It was an OK bowl, a little small compared to other similar places but when I got home, so disappointed to find the dressing missing.

LOVE THIS PLACE! So delicious. Definitely a treat to come during the week. Foods amazing and everyone's so nice! Paradise helped me tonight and she's the absolute sweetest!! Totally come check out this location!! read more

The service here is hard to watch. I waited in line for 15 minutes and the line was not moving. Workers were standing around not phased that the line was practically out the door. Workers were only there for the paycheck, not to serve customers. I hope management corrects this. read more

The food is good but Riley is an awesome employee. I was having a bad day and he was able to help boost my mood. Very personable young guy!

I've been to this location three times and, most likely, never again. They are always understaffed and underprepared for the demand. I was in line with 20 other people that had us out the door. At one point they had to close the doors and tell people to come back in 40 minutes because of the demand and to catch up on online orders (signed pictured). And any online order placed were so backed up that people who had ordered and told their food was ready by the app had to wait additional time because their order was, in fact, not ready. Luckily, I was one of the few people who made the cut off in line. Unfortunately, when I was able to order, they were out of regular bowls, so they had to use ones only for online orders, they didn't have 2 of the meats I asked for in the moment, and once I tried to go eat, the whole facility was out of forks. They only had spoons and knives. How do you eat a salad with a spoon and a knife?! When you are able to eat in the facility, the tables are always dirty or sticky. Again, probably because of the short staffing. This place gets 2 stars for the food because Cava itself has a solid menu (when you can get the items you want) but loses 3 for everything listed above. Go find another Cava. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I LOVE CAVA! Food is so good and flavorful you forget it is actually healthy. Order ahead for easy and fast pick up as location can get busy. 10/10 read more

Line only had one worker who used his gloves to do the food like take chips out of a bag and the pita breads and then does the register with his food gloves still on. Waited in the line for 10 min and there were only three people ahead of us. Food was good though. read more

Food was amazing and service was even better! Riley was awesome and helped us out a ton. Will be coming back!

Ordered online for an 8:45pm pick and still had to wait over 20 mins in person meanwhile those who waited in line got their food faster. Had to ask several times to check on my order while being completely ignored. Finally got my food at 9:05pm. I ordered a drink which they were completely out of, there were no utensils, no straws, trash was over flowing. Missing items in my order as well. Severely disappointed by this location on numerous occasions and this is the last time I will ever come here. read more

So disappointed after having such a wonderful bowl the 1st time I went here. This time I decided to get the grilled steak instead of the chicken and it was chewy and disgusting. The saffron rice was also clumpy which made the whole meal even worse. Pls check the quality of the food before you serve it!! read more

I was so excited to come back and get my Spicy Greens fix and the falafels were hard as rocks!! My hubby had the same issue. You literally could not even poke the falafel with your fork to eat it. No bueno. It was about 4PM on a Friday night so maybe they made a huge batch way too early in the day and served them up in the evening? I don't know, but it was completely inedible and we ended up just eating the remainder of the salad ingredients. Service was lackluster this time around too which was a disappointment plus they forgot our pitas which we had to go back in line to ask for. The guy kept forgetting what I wanted to order after I repeated it 3 times. Sigh. Not sure if it was just an off day but we both were bummed about our meals and the experience this time around...it was our healthy go to spot but not so much that day. We may check out the other location in La Jolla to see if it's better there. 3 stars. read more

Food was so delicious. I've been back multiple times since. Went for a team get together and everyone really enjoyed their portions.

My daughter and I were trying to decide on something different dinner one night and ended up finally trying Cava. We're sort of bummed it took us this long to try it out. We placed our order online and even though it was super busy our order was ready fairly quickly. Best thing is you get to pick from several options, all fresh and what we had was quite tasty. We each went with a build your own bowl and I think that is the best option. I got chicken which was good but not sure there was much in my bowl. There was plenty of grains, rice, and greens though. Did not interact with the staff much since we just picked up from the rack but what we saw while waiting they seemed nice. Will be trying again for aurey! read more

As first time customers, the food did not disappoint. The staff was extremely helpful with recommendations. My father in law stopped an employee, Marcus, to inquire about a protein that he put into his bowl, in which he answered his question and even offered him a sample. To our surprise, he made a small mini sample of his favorite combo for the table to try. I would absolutely recommend trying this , as there are endless combinations for you to try. We will absolutely be back. read more

We have been frequenting Cava for a considerable amount of time, and overall, our experience has been quite positive. While we have no grievances regarding the staff, we did encounter an issue with the food today. Do they cook their brown rice or do they put it in a pot, heat it up a bit, then serve it? The brown rice was really hard and I had to eat carefully because I don't want to go to the dentist for a chipped tooth! We'll still go back but will stay away from brown rice! read more

The service junior provided during my last visit was impeccable! The food was tasty and full of flavor, he gave great recommendations for which sauce I should add to my bowl that would complement the flavors! I will definitely be back and I can't wait to see what he recommends next! read more

girl with a big smile prepped my bowl with greens and rice, super friendly! but when the guy with tattoos puts my toppings and dressings he did it with an attitude... I was about to say my 3rd dressing (2 second lag) when he drops the bottle and moves on to the next customer... dont put staff in the front if they're not going to be patient or friendly! I understand it's busy but seriously it took me a 2 second pause. other than that my cava tasted great! girl at register was super friendly as well :) read more

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Came in for a late lunch. The supervisor's boss was there visiting. The tables were clean and spotless. I couldn't believe it. A+++!

Rice is always undercooked here!! My roommates and I want to like Cava so bad. We order from here often despite SUPER crunchy, undercooked rice that we get every single time (plus they give the smallest scoop of it). Surely that's not how it's supposed to be. We don't like crunchy rice read more

Employees were SO rude, I have been to this location twice, and will never go again. First time I ordered ahead, and my bowl was filled halfway. This time I went in, no line of people. The woman taking my order was rude and all the staff seemed miserable. My order was fulfilled until I got to the dressings, which they then turned their back to me to start prepping. Not one employee came to help, and I was waiting for over 5 minutes just to be checked out. The restaurant was a complete mess, and I will not be going here again. read more

Very hit or miss at this location. During my most recent visit I received rude service and they also forgot the free pita. The bowl this time was also slightly disappointing. Didn't taste very fresh and the sauce ratios were off. Overall I'm not gonna come back anytime soon. Get better servers read more

I am a fan of CAVA's pick up order service via the app. Usually there's always a line when I come by to grab something. I am grateful for the pick up option on the app. My to go to order is the greens and grains bowl, where there are half splendid greens, half saffon white rice, chicken, hummus, fire roasted corn, fiery broccoli, pickled onion, and a side of lemon herb tahini. CAVA's motto of generosity is our cornerstone, is something I can definitely feel when I eat a CAVA bowl. It just tastes fresh and makes me feel good when I'm eating it. I am a frequent return customer and am more than happy to recommend to anyone that wants something light and healthy. Parking is plentiful as it shares a plaza with others. I'm not able to answer the customer service aspect as I've always done pick up through the app. read more

If you order to go, your order will most likely be wrong. EVERY.TIME. Even if they're not busy. Beware. The Del Mar location never disappoints. read more

Food: 4 Service: 3 Ambiance: 3.5 I've ordered to go here a few times and really enjoyed how you can "build your bowl." It's fresh and delicious! I also like how they let you know how many calories your meal is. The first time I came, the order was perfect and customer service was great. I ordered this past weekend during late lunch and it was crazy packed. I thought my 130p pickup order would be a little bit late but it wasn't bad! I got it at 135p however unfortunately they got my order a bit wrong (missed the pita and some toppings) and the lady who was placing the to go orders just had a very sour look on her face. She looked rather unhappy she had to grab my drink. I also think the bowls were not consistent in terms of how much they give you (for example, the dips/spreads were nonexistent this time but the first time, I could actually taste them). Either way, I really do like the food! A few simple improvements in terms of food serving consistency and maybe a bit more friendly employees would definitely make the experience more enjoyable. Either way, I will continue to go back if I'm ever craving a bowl! It's a solid 3+ stars but it could definitely be at a 4! read more

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Staff is awesome. Catelyn was awesome. Got a delicious bowl and made an Arnold Palmer. 10/10 read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Hi, I'm a regular customer and usually love visiting CAVA, but I wanted to share some feedback about a very disappointing experience I had today at the Carmel Mountain Ranch location. Unfortunately, the location was severely understocked. The only available grains were lentils and brown rice. There were no cucumbers, no roasted vegetables, no dressings, no drinks, etc and even the kid's meal was missing basic items like carrots and pita chips. I had ordered two bowls and a kid's meal, and due to the lack of ingredients, both bowls felt incomplete and not worth the price I paid. What made the experience even more frustrating was that after being told there were no dressings available, I saw staff bring out two dressings shortly after I had already finished my order--without any being offered to me. I understand that occasional shortages can happen, but the lack of communication, availability, and overall service today was extremely disappointing, especially as a loyal customer. I hope this feedback helps improve the experience for others in the future. Thank you for your time read more

Excellent Mediterranean food. Loved the clean ambiance and array of food selections. I picked one of the "Chef curated" items on the menu (Chicken + Right Rice ). It was delicious ! Will be there again to try the other dishes too ! read more

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CAVA on Carmel Mountain Rd is easily one of the best spots in San Diego. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made just right every time I come in. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the whole vibe of the place makes it easy to keep coming back. At the end of the day, people are always going to have opinions but not every opinion needs to be entertained. You can't please everyone, and not everyone should feel entitled to drag a place down just because it wasn't exactly what they wanted in the moment. For me, every visit here has been five stars without question. read more

Came in yesterday for dinner the cashier stephanie was very nice all the staff is friendly everytime I come even when theyre busy everyone is so helpful read more

Came in to this new concept I just heard of , and it did not let us down. Basically is a build your bear with food lol loved all the different meat choices and how fresh everything was I tried their new Harrissa chicken and it was amazing truly recommend to try it out the. Entire staff was friendly and helpful with guiding us thru the menu! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was healthy and delicious. No problem there. Although the meat servings were so small (2 small pieces lamb meatballs, 3 small pieces of steak). It doesn't seem worth it. Service/ambiance - not so good. It seems that they discourage people from dining in. No one cleans the tables. Most of them were dirty and customers have difficulty finding a clean one. Some staff walking back and forth at the back and no one takes the time to wipe the tables. One person replaced the trash bags, but still did not check the tables. Big difference from In-N-Out Burger where staff take the time to pick up and clean. So disappointing!! read more

I'm extremely frustrated by the unacceptable experience I had today at your restaurant. I placed a mobile order around 2:25 PM and waited nearly 45 minutes for one bowl, while customers ordering in person got their food within minutes. Your staff repeatedly told me "it'll be right out," which was clearly untrue, and no one bothered to communicate the actual delay until 40 minutes later when I was finally asked if I wanted to replace the grilled veggies because they "were still cooking." That should have been addressed immediately, not after wasting almost an hour of my time. The manager was also unnecessarily rude and hostile when we asked about extra pita, speaking to us with attitude instead of basic courtesy. To make matters worse, after all that waiting, my order was wrong: wrong rice, missing ingredients I paid for, burnt and cold chicken, cold stale pita bread, and hard cold pita chips thrown in without explanation. The restaurant wasn't even busy when we arrived, so there was no excuse for this level of poor service, bad communication, and low quality food. This was completely unacceptable. read more

First timer here at CAVA. This reminds me of an elevated healthy version of chipotle. However, I like this version better. They have more greens and you can create your own bowl too but with chicken, tofu, grains, greens and vegetables with different sauces, salsa etc. it was really good and filling. I also like their healthy juice drinks like lemonade, pineapple mint and lavender tea. Customer service at the counter was great. The young girl was helpful answering our questions about the selections. The only thing is just wished that they would have the pineapple drink available but they ran out of it. Place had a very casual vibe to it. Will definitely return. read more

CAVA - Make your own bowl with fresh ingredients. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I built my own salad bowl and it was delicious. It was a generous portion for a great price -$13! This place is like Chipotle but for pitas and salads. Their menu offers specific pitas and salads or you can build your own. For the "build a salad" you can choose your choice of leafy greens such as arugula and romaine, then you choose 3 types of sauces you can add to your salad like hummus and eggplant , then there's proteins like grilled chicken , there's also unlimited toppings you can add to the salad like chopped cucumbers and bits of broccoli and then the dressing of your choice. It also comes with a small portion of pita bread. But you can upgrade for a fried type of pita which was delicious . (I tried my friend's.) The menu has calories next to each item if you're watching what you eat. I loved the salad I built! I felt full and healthier after this meal! read more

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Paige is amazing! She is kind sweet caring and helpful! She have great customer service! The food was amazing and we will be back! Give Paige a raise! She's a delight! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Food is amazing! Michael and Lylah are super friendly and helpful! Always have a good experience here. read more

Read other reviews and when I saw others came here daily, I had to try it. It is a very popular place and the line was out of the door. Great choices of greens, proteins, vegetables, dressings, etc. so much to choose from or make your own. It's a healthy place thsts reasonable. Think of a Mediterranean Chipotle. Seating is simple but clean. Juices are fresh and awesome. Will be back!!!! read more

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Went on a Friday night and it was moderately busy. Staff seemed weary and somewhat confused, so the line moved slowly. A decent number of ingredients were unavailable or low which was surprising since they didn't have that many to begin with. I built a bowl and, while the chicken was pretty good the overall rest of the ingredients were just ok. A friend ordered one of the chefs choice pita wraps and it was a disaster. They put so much sauce it soaked through and spilled on the table before he even opened it. The house drinks were watered down and not very good, and pretty much all the drinks from the fountain were out of order, warm and/or flat. The overall value proposition wasn't very good compared to Kebab Shop, Luna Grill, etc. Atmosphere was the same as simsim was (the previous restaurant at this location). Lots of seating and not too loud. Convenient location in the shipping center. I don't see myself coming back. read more

RAW CHICKEN SERVED HERE. Pickup wait time almost an hour past scheduled time. We watched around 6 lines of full people pass up ordering, yet a group of 10 of us were waiting and waiting for our online order. The girl at the front was rude when asking about our bowl, no one wants to wait over an hour for a cava bowl or we would have gone elsewhere. We then go home and started eating both our bowls and we realized we were served completely RAW chicken and noticed AFTER eating a few bites. We didn't notice due to our toppings but this chicken was completely raw, not even just pink. I was horrified when I saw what I had just eaten. Even a few bites made us severely sick with food poisoning. Just because you're short staffed and behind on orders, shouldn't mean you rush cooking time. This could land someone in hospital. The location is dirty and unsanitary, trash overflowed everywhere, and really needs to sort this out. The staff looked so stressed out which should have been a HUGE red flag that standards were not being upheld. The reviews show that this isn't a one time event, or random short staffing even, but rather a continuous and dangerous issue. Go to any cava BUT this one. This is so dangerous and unacceptable. read more

Super friendly workers!! Awesome food and line went by pretty fast. i'll be coming back!!