Great walk-up bowl and pita concept in Downtown Tampa on Water St. Perfect for pre-concert or Lightning games. Great service with flair that makes it fun to order. Very helpful employees. Great portions. Most items you add to your bowl are free and lots of options. Huge number of bases (rice and greens, or both!) and numerous mains to pick from too (you can even order 50/50 portions). See my photos for all the options. Seating inside and nice section outside in a usually shaded section along the expanded sidewalk. Price for many bowls/pitas are around $11 with meat included. I went with "make-your-own" because there are so many things to select from. read more

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Food and service is excellent, the ingredients are fresh and everything tastes great. Would recommend.

Amazing staff and great food! If DJ is working, ask for the DJ bowl. You won't be disappointed! So good!!

For the first time ever cava has let me down folks. Seasoning wise everything tasted fine but my lentils were undercooked!! Imagine having expectations of textural flavorful harmony, only to bite down on rocks yes this was my experience. Cava please cook those lentils read more

Cava - Braised lamb bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Cava always hits the spot. Place wasn't crowded so was really easy to stop by and make my own bowl. So many options and combinations and everything is so fresh. Definitely a go to when I need a quick and delicious meal. read more

Cava - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I wasn't sure what to expect but after so many recommendations I decided to give Cava a try. It was so yummy! I love that they have premade bowls to pick from or you can do a build your own. I did a build your own. The staff member was so friendly and helpful helping me decide what I wanted. They even offered samples to try to help you decide on the proteins. I loved that I could make it my own. Can't wait to go back again. The pita chips were a great addition to my bowl. read more

Cava - Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I've been here 100s of times, even as far back as 2016 when they opened in Westwood at UCLA in Los Angeles. I also like ordering CAVA for many of my doctors offices. You can get a chicken bowl here for $11.99. That's a ton of food for very cheap. It is also on the healthy side. Download the app and start earnings rewards today. read more

Cava - $11.99 Chicken Bowl with literally every topping - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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CAVA is such a healthy and delicious spot when you want a quick bite! They have so many different options, and I love that you can design your own bowl exactly how you like it. I always make sure to get the fiery broccoli and the pickled onions -- they're my favorite add-ons and add so much flavor. Definitely a must-try spot if you're looking for something fresh, fast, and tasty! read more

Cava - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I wish we had these in the Midwest! Think chipotle/qdoba for Mediterranean food - bowls or pitas! It's so good! The service is fast as long as everyone is making quick decisions! Greens, rice, lentils for your base, alone with 6 hummus' to choose 3 from in your bowl. The harissa chicken is my favorite, but there's also steak, lamb, falafel. Then top with cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, corn, avocado, and more! No coke or Pepsi products just main root soda and lots of teas/juices to choose from. Something healthy, and quick! read more

Cava - Build your own - harissa chicken bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

A similar set-up like Chipotle but yet so different in many ways. For one Cava is greek/Mediterranean inspired with vegan options. However, similar due to customizable options with a variety of protein, carbs, and veggies for an affordable price. The food is fresh and seasoned to perfection, along with the variations of sauces available such as tzatziki and harissa. The staff were great in helping me to narrow down options being a first timer. And the piece de resistance are the pita chips in classic or garlic ranch. Had I known, I would've ordered extra, they are fresh to order, light and buttery to where you just can't eat one. read more

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Everything @ Cava is amazing. The food, chicken with pita, topped with olives, tomatoes & basalmic vinaigrette dressing. Pita chips on the side are the best flavorful combination of sweet and crunchiness delightfulness. Brown rice as the base was very good and a healthy option. Cava has awesome teas and sodas which are sure to quench your thirst. The service was great, very friendly and accommodating staff! There is plenty of sitting room inside and outside. Great ambiance as the lights are still shining bright on the trees in the area. Keep up the great work Cava! read more

Cava - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We wanted something quick and healthy for dinner, and Cava fit the bill! This location is super clean and bright, and the food was fresh and tasty. But what really took this experience to five stars was Jamario - he was so friendly and his smile just made our day! read more

Love the ambience, the outdoor vibe is super chill to enjoy a delicious Mediterranean bowl. read more

Cava - CAVA Entrance - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Fluffy, delicious and impressed by the Greek Chicken wrap since it was full of flavor. It was tasty, only would've been completed had they NOT run out of avocados. I had the Lamb Bowl, maybe lacked direction since it was a mish mash of ingredients which included cucumber, tomato, Kalamata olives, brown rice, arugula, fire-roasted corn, pickled onions, etc. The employees were nice & friendly, even saw them closing out the store by serving each employee a free bowl instead of throwing the food away. Get their Lavender/Blueberry drink 'cause it's really as delicious as it sounds! ;) This is a Chipotle style setup and parking can be a challenge due to limited spots, which may require parallel parking. read more

Cava - Custom bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I came for opening day and was warmly greeted by the friendly and attentive staff. I built my own bowl with arugula, white rice, chicken and all the toppings. The mix of cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, with the garlic dressing on top is phenomenal. Must get the pickled onions!!! Also can add three different hummus to your bowl which go perfectly with the complimentary piece of pita. Unfortunately for my wallet (but luckily cheaper than other bowl places in the area!), I will be coming here at least once a week! read more

Cava - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I went during opening week. The place was packed. Staff kept the line moving at a steady pace though they seemed a bit overwhelmed by the lunch crowd with multiple workers swapping in and out the stations which meant repeating my order a few times. It was also very noisy making it hard to hear staff while ordering. The food was fine, but nothing outstanding, especially considering all the places to get bowls these days. I'll probably give it another try once the novelty rush has worn off, but it won't be in my regular rotation. read more

Cava - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came all the way here and they are closed what in the world?! Waste of money and parking and walking!!! Update when your closed not a sign on the door as we all walk up. read more

Highly disappointed from this location. Purchased a doordash grain order from this store and half the ingredients are missing. No harissa, no red pep hummus, no roasted eggplant, cabbage slaw, Persian cucumbers, Tomatoes and cucumbers, lala Mara olives, crumbled feta, pita crips, or side of pita. Waited 1 hour for a half missing order. (See photo with all x's with missing ingredients) Called the store to speak to someone and was provided a number to get a refund. The number I called went straight to voicemail. read more

Cava - How my order looked when delivered. All the x's are missing ingredients. Yes, half the ingredients were missing! - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

There has been an issue almost every single time ordering delivery from this Cava, not once has there not been something missing. Tonight, three out of the four items didn't come. The food is always pretty good but whatever is going on with their delivery / online ordering needs to be fixed. read more

Coming in we were not greeted and it felt like we were bothering them . I eat Cava very often but this was truly the worst experience i have had due to the service . Hector was very dismissive as well as manager when we were speaking to them . One positive about the experience was the food read more

I'm a big fan of Cava. I was excited for this location to open up so close to home. I decided to let the newness wear off and ventured in for a quick weeknight to go meal. I always create my own bowl as I can be a bit picky with sauces and toppings that come in the premade combinations. Service was pretty quick, and my bowl was made in record speed. I went with the brown rice base, chicken breast, and added the harissa and red pepper hummus as the primary pieces to my bowl. The ingredients were fresh and I feel like you get plenty of food for the price. I added the pita chips as a side, and this was the best part of the meal! read more

Walked in for lunch. We were actually in the mood for a bowl place and were looking for the Naked Farmer which was difficult to find so we decided to try out Cava. It is a typical made to order bowl or pita place where you walk in get on line and ask for what you want on your bowl or pita and then seat yourself. It has a modern decor and appeared to be very clean. They also have a few bowl combinations on the menu to try. I decided to go with the Harissa chicken avocado bowl but I took out the dressing because I asked if it was overly spicy and they said it was. I went with the lemon tahini dressing instead and boy was that a tasty bowl. The whole thing just explodes in your mouth. The ingredients in this bowl are perfectly paired. There was something still spicy in my bowl not sure if it was the chicken or something else but either way it was the right amount of spice for me. My hubby ordered the classic chicken pita sandwich and he said it was pretty good too. Overall I would come back for a quick and healthy lunch. read more

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Really enjoy this fast food restaurant with great quality and healthy ingredients. Great pita sandwiches.

Cava is great! Always a good staple. Everything is always fresh and tasty. I love coming to Cava and I know it'll never do me wrong.

Amazing food & service! My go to for lunch! Amber is amazing , knowledgeable & helpful!

don't place a mobile order, you'll wait over an hour past your time and the staff will be rude about it.

Cava is delicious! Very health and a lot of food and very filling. Definitely would recommend

pretty good food and service at this location! i would come back, i enjoyed my food! its a go to spot

Cava is good and fresh. I feel healthy every time I eat there. It's a great chill environment. Just get your food and go. They have salads, rice bowls, different Mediterranean sauces and meats. Even the dressings are good and fresh. The people there are extremely nice and helpful. I was scared to get one of their house drinks. They gave me a complimentary cup to get me a drink with. read more

Cava is like a breath of fresh air! The service, the food, the vibes are always a 10/10. read more

Cava - Greens & Grains bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great tasting place and loved the bowl I got. I am truly a fan of Greek food and this place hits the spot. I went a little overboard on tzatziki because I didn't realize they would have more sauce at the end. Then I added the garlic sauce which was really good! Other than that, it was really good, definitely want to come back here again. read more

Cava - Bowl with chicken, rice and roasted veggies. Topped with tzatziki and garlic cream sauce. - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Amazing staff, and amazing food. Very tasty. Definitely will come back on my next vacation down to Tampa !

I order here at least twice a week and my bowls are perfectly made and stuffed to the brim. Clean store and great customer service every time! read more

Comida espectacular, el mejor fast food que he probado, la lenteja negra es lo más espectacular del lugar

the south tampa cava is terrible. they ignored me. they blew me off!! I had to wait 40 minutes in my order! they won't care age they didn't offer to make it right I will never eat ge again. They didn't care at all they didn't fix it. this is an embarrassment of the cava brand. Abe a waste of my time. read more

Totally impressed, from the quality of the food, the portions and atmosphere. The first time I went in I had asked lots of questions but Roberto explained everything. He helped w/choices, I didn't feel rushed and it was delicious! I enjoyed the experience so much I went back only to have Roberto remember me!!! It blew my mind! As many customers CAVA must get daily, he clearly is an asset to his profession. Great place, I recommend and can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing food that is very fresh. The portion sizes are great and I would come back everyday. Much better than chipotle or Qdoba.

Jason the worker at this Cava is the best server out there. He's a very respectful young man and has a very kind soul. Great person and great worker all around. read more

Great experience at cava! Shout out the Yesica for being patient and thoughtful will definitely be back

So good! We got the Greek salad and a custom Cesar salad. Everything was amazing. Light, refreshing, and and delicious!