I had the best experience at this CAVA location! I've been wanting to try CAVA for a while, but I was honestly a little intimidated by the menu and didn't know where to start. Rakeem came to the rescue. He was incredibly patient, explained every option clearly, and gave spot-on recommendations for sauces and the pita chips. (Trust him. He knows what he's doing.) Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The service and ambiance alone made the experience, and the food sealed the deal. I will definitely be returning--and I hope Rakeem knows he's making first-timers feel welcome and confident. That kind of customer service matters. read more

Ordered a kids meal and wow! Tons of food and so delicious. For under $7, it's a generous portion and I got the cucumber mint drink which is so good. Fresh ingredients, healthy options and a great value. Service was friendly and the atmosphere is so cheery. Love Cava! read more

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Just moved to the area from CA and have visited this restaurant twice within the last 2 months. The first visit the food was good but the people working here all seemed to hate their job, I assumed maybe it was just a bad day but went back today for my second visit and the food wasn't as good as the first visit and all the employees literally looked miserable yet again, not one smiled or was even relatively friendly. Not sure id be back for mediocre food and miserable workers.. read more

Food is pretty good. The staff though. SMH. Every time I go, doesn't matter when. The staff looks like they want to kill somebody. They look pissed off that you even came in to get food. No smiles, no eye contact. They look like zombies. Even the guy in the back cooking looks like he is on his 7th day straight working with no breaks. The GM and or regional need to go to a training class on how to hire. read more

The staff are friendly and the place is super clean, however, when you pay almost $16 for a bowl, you expect a full bowl. I placed a takeout order and am learning there is more when you build it on site and walk the line with the staff. I've definitely experienced less on takeout orders the last 3 times I've ordered. Disappointed! read more

CAVA - Steak harissa bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Typical counter service place. It's chipotle meets Mediterranean. Staff was friendly and I was pleasantly surprised with the food. It's not the greatest but if you want something fast and fresh it'll hit the spot. Had a make your own salad bowl with steak and it didn't disappoint. It would definitely be on my list of places to go to get something quick. read more

Ordered the STEAK + HARISSA. A bit pricey, but packed with spices and flavor that made it super good. This was my first time trying CAVA and I was really happy to find another local player to order fresh, clean, healthy food from. read more

It's just mid, nothin mf great or bad to report here other than the Harrisa was really good. I've never knowingly had that before.

I had a very bad experience at CAVA. The young girl who served me was extremely rude and slammed my bowl down in front of me. She was completely unprofessional. There was no apology or courtesy shown. Because of this treatment, I will not be returning to this location. read more

Great spot! The staff were very helpful and kind. The food was fresh and tasty. I appreciate that most of their products are soy free, making them more allergy friendly than most casual eateries. Believe them when they tell you that certain meats are spicy-they are- but everything was really good and felt hearty and healthy. A little pricy but my bowl was also huge so I'm sure it'll be enough for 2-3 meals. Mixed the blueberry lavender drink with some unsweetened tea and it was yummy too but the pineapple apple mint was absolutely addictive! Overall everything was great and I'll definitely start eating CAVA more often. read more

It's like the Mediterranean version of a Chipotle. My bowl was so good I did a little happy dance. Restaurant was very clean. We went on a Sunday around 6 and it wasn't busy. This was our first trip here and the employees were very nice, helpful and friendly (I asked a lot of questions). Beware they do not offer "standard" drinks if you aren't already aware. They have their house made selections of teas and juices plus a few variety of sodas such as root beer, black cherry, diet cola, blueberry soda. I tried the pineapple apple mint and liked it. Will definitely be back! read more

CAVA - Built my own bowl: White rice, tzatziki, chicken, vegetables, cucumber & tomato, drizzled with hot Marsala vinaigrette - Mediterranean Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

Food is not consistent sometimes it's good and sometimes it's not so good. My orders are always late when I place a pickup order. I went tonight and had to wait more than 30 minutes for my order. read more

CAVA - Receipt - Mediterranean Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

Amazing spot! They are always super nice here and everything is always clean and organized. Thanks for being open at 1030. Love that!

Idk, I really enjoyed the food while I ate it. But later that evening/night I had such bad stomach issues I felt like I was dying...based on on bad I felt (Consuming the food), im not sure I'll try to eat there again. read more

Just came back on to add this chicken kids meal that was fresh and delicious. Oh and to tell you to try the lamb you will not be disappointed. Good Day All. read more

I was excited to try this place but found it disappointing. It has potential but it fell flat in my opinion. I'm not sure if it is worth a second try. Food and service were less than average. The front door was stuck too. We couldn't get out and others couldn't get in until an employee fixed it. The door was stuck, not locked. Needs work .... read more

amazing service, great fresh food, clean space, amazing attention everything great. got a lamb bowl everything tasted amazing.

First time here but hopefully not the last! Wow! The flavors and fresh ingredients are delicious! I am far from a healthy food connoisseur but the food was outstanding. Everything is fresh and seasoned well. There is more food in the bowl than you think. We were able to make 2 meals from one. I highly recommend it especially if you want something just a little bit different. The staff were very friendly and helpful with suggestions as well read more

I absolutely love Cava!!! Each Cava location is bright & welcoming. It's setup like Chipotle where you go down the line and pick your ingredients. They have menu options to pick from, or you can create your own bowl, pita, etc. My favorite is the grains bowl with, saffron basmati rice, two scoops of tzatziki, braised lamb & grilled chicken, pickled onions, tomato + cucumber and tomato + onion. I sometimes get the yogurt dill dressing to top it off, but on the side. The bowls are always so plentiful, I always eat it in two sittings. Each bite is a party for your taste buds. read more

What a place !!! I kept hearing from multiple people what a great place it was. This is like going to Chipotle but replacing all the Mexican ingredients by Mediterranean ingredients and sauces. I have to say that Cava beats Chipotle big time. Fresh ingredients, lots of options and great flavor ! Price was also very affordable. I came with my wife and kids and each one of us created its own bowl and everyone loved it and left satisfied !! I am definitely coming back !! read more

The service for mybtake out was terrible. They did not make a door dash order as requested (left off a key meat ingredient that was clearly identified on the order and on the ticket on the bag). Then they ni responsibility for their mistake and say you have to go through door dash for refund. We will not use this location or door dash anymore. My big problem is with Cava. First they make the mistake on my food. I understand that mistakes can be made. However, to take no responsibility for the mistake is the real reason for my being upset . read more

Newest healthy version of fast casual food to come to Wake Forest. Located in the strip mall across from Wegmans. It's a chain but one you can feel good about as it's Mediterranean bowls or pita. You can customize your own or get one of theirs. I chose to do my own with super greens, falafels, avocados, hummus and more. Absolute flavorful and satisfying. The bowls are served in to go container so leftovers are easily transported. Didn't try any drinks but they did look interesting. Would be great idea to offer small samples of the different drinks before committing. Vegetarian and carnivore friendly. read more

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Honestly pretty disappointed with this visit. It was the middle of the day and a lot of the ingredients were either completely gone or so low they might as well have been. The sauces were nearly empty too, which kind of defeats the whole point of coming to Cava. On top of that, the lady working the line had a really bad attitude and made the experience uncomfortable instead of welcoming. The cashier seemed new and was actually nice, but I still ended up getting overcharged, which just added to the frustration. Overall it felt unorganized, poorly stocked, and rushed. Not what I expect from this place. It wasn't this bad in the past. read more

The absolute best experience with food service I've ever had. Rakeem went above and beyond to provide incredible customer service and had such a great attitude!! Truly made my day. read more

This place is great! Been open only 3 days but my spicy honey chicken bowl and the wife's grilled chicken pita are on point. I've never been to one of these but they are like Chipotle but with Mediterranean ingredients. Pick your rice/ veggie base and add a protein and other toppings and then add a sauce or two. Customer service was great, especially for a new opening. Has unique drink options not offered anywhere else which were also good. read more

CAVA - Spicy honey chicken bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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I just had the most bizarre experience at your wake forest location. When I first walked in, a male employee was standing there behind the counter, slowly putting on his gloves. There was no greeting, no "hello," no "how are you," or "how can I help you?"This went on for what felt like 30 seconds, maybe more. Then, I ordered a harissa chicken+avocado and sat down to eat, only to find that the lentils were severely undercooked or maybe they were hard from sitting out. I'm not sure why, but they weren't fit to eat. I brought my bowl to the counter to inform an employee, and the encounter was just as strange. I told her the lentils were undercooked, and she responded by saying they were about to cook more. There was no apology, no communication about whether I'd like a refund or another bowl once the new batch of lentils was ready--just a blank, indifferent stare. I didn't know if she thought I just came up to the counter with my bowl to offer her constructive criticism and that she expected me to take my bowl back to my table and continue eating it, but that's what it seemed like. It was getting awkward, so I asked, "Can I get another bowl when they're ready?" Honestly, I'm not even sure if she replied or acknowledged my request at all. I ended up throwing away the bowl with the undercooked lentils, sitting back down, and I'm still here waiting--without any idea of how long it will take for the lentils to be done. I wasn't given a time estimate or any further information. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if I'm forced to pay for the replacement. The entire experience made me feel like I was the problem, like I was an inconvenience to them, and that they resented me for it. The cold blank stare, no solutions offered. You'd think I fed them undercooked food by their demeanor... I'm still here about 30 mins later, no one has approached me, a manager, no one. No one has told me that the lentils are done and I'm not even sure they will at this point. It's super awkward... I live across the street, come here 1-2 times a week and honestly, I'm not sure if I even feel welcome here anymore. This has left such a horrible taste in my mouth. No pun intended. Update: 4:20PM, I got another bowl... and the lentils are still undercooked. I don't even care anymore. I'm going to start making it at home. read more

Place was clean. Kid was washing tables. There are all teens working here it seems so dont expect too much. The lamb meatball bowl was very good but some people may not like that the lentils were a little hard. Not sure if thats customary for this place because this was our first time. Other than that we enjoyed the lamb bowls. read more

Food is inconsistently made. Lentils were way under cooked, gave me the wrong "greens," and a few pieces of very grisly chicken. The first visit was better but I went into the place and ordered vs. Doing an online order the second time. read more

Brandy and staff were diligent fats and detailed in their service. Bowl and pita were delicious.

Chef's kiss!.....walk, no run to this location. The flavors profiles and amount of food you get per order are huge. I see the Chipotle references and while Chipotle is perfectly fine when you're in the mood for tacos, this place is on another level. I love the variety of add ons to your pita or bowl and you can tell there was a lot of thought put into how well the flavors complement each other. This is my new favorite "Go-To" spot. I can't recommend it enough. read more

First time at cava and the food is delicious! Service was great, shoutout to brandy at check out! read more

CAVA - Falafel bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I love CAVA! This place is brand new and in a great location! The staff were friendly and the food was good! They were out of one of the juices and when I asked about it they told me they would get right on it but never brought a new one! Cute venue it's very small and the tables are very close together! read more

CAVA - Pineapple Apple mint, pita chips and a bowl!I got a bowl with grilled veggies and spicy falafel! Good as usual! - Mediterranean Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

Food bar and bins were practically empty when went in on a Saturday afternoon. Instead on the employee refilling the large bin with lettuce, he just went to the back and grabbed a handful of lettuce for my bowl. So he would repeat this for the customer behind me. This location is obviously understaffed. They need at least one person to be responsible for replenishing the salad bar so that the other staff can fulfill the online and in person orders without stopping to go look for food items. My rice was undercooked. I hope service improves here because the food is generally good. read more

*BE CAREFUL RAW UNCOOKED FOOD* We went here twice. Both times the to go orders were extremely late and slow. Both times we had other peoples food in the order. However the major concern for this takeout restaurant is the temp they serve food at. We ordered lamb meatballs for our two kids. When we got home we found the meatballs were cold and raw on the inside. Make sure to check your food before you eat. This place clearly has bad management and a system problems but serving uncooked food is very serious and dangerous. Especially when that meal was intended for a small child. I have been to other Cava locations and never had an issue so I think they are having training/ management problems here. Hope it gets better. read more

best service i've ever received is at this location!!! i always get amazing service here, food is fresh and great!! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

My server Brandy was great she listened very well to what we wanted.And was very patient.The food was a wonderful I would love to come back to eat here. read more

We walked in to a calm and clean atmosphere! The bowls are fantastic and customer service was top notch. The wonderful young lady gathering our items was kind and very respectful, we will be back! read more

I lOVE that we finally have a CAVA in Wake Forest. I read another post about how it's like Chipotle, but for Mediterranean food, and that's exactly how I've described it to people unfamiliar with this place....however there's one big exception...there isn't another dining option that is going to give you this type of flavor palette. Big flavor choices and options for the meat eaters and vegetarians alike...One other thing that sets this place apart from other casual fast eateries is their beverage choices! Your beverage choices aren't limited to the same old fountain drinks, they have amazing hand made drinks, made fresh every day...Good stuff...you won't find yourself struggling to remember what you had for lunch today if you go to CAVA. read more

This wake forest location almost always gets my order incorrect. My husband picks it up for me and when I receive it one or more ingredients are missing or an entire side of pita etc .... He looks for what he can see what it's hard on a bowl. Just beware bc it's almost every single time. read more

Wonderful food and great staff! There's something for everyone. My family and I loved it and will definitely be back!