CAVA

One of my least favorite Cavas around. The toppings a lot of the times dried up and never look very fresh. They are very skimpy to the point where it’s funny. It doesn’t matter how many toppings I add to make my plate fuller, it’s never more than half full. I don’t really have an issue with that if that was the same at every Cava, but I’ve been eating this for years and have been to plenty of them to know that this is the case with this particular restaurant. The staff isn’t the nicest either. What prompted me to write this is mostly the result of my visit today where the young girl was just throwing the food into my bowl. I have been tolerating it for a while because I work around here and it’s closest to me, but the employee throwing my food into a bowl the way she did on top of the skimpy servings just did it for me today.

The portions are so skimpy I almost walked off and left it on the counter. When I asked about the portion they didn’t even answer me, they were just speaking to each other in Spanish appearing to be amused at my disappointment. Giggling. NEVER AGAIN! I should have taken the hint. It was 12pm and empty

I got the Harissa Avocado bowl with spicy lamb meatballs, and it was delicious and very filling. The customization options are incredible, and the food was ready in no time. The food also tasted incredibly fresh, so I would highly recommend this location.

The food is pretty good but every time I order on Uber Eats I always end up with 1 less order of the pita chips then what I paid for. Normally this would not bother me but it’s been 5 times in a row. So that’s about $20.00 of paid for product that was never delivered. The price is high enough without being ripped off

This location is not as good as the Tenley Town or Silver Spring location. They often have food mistakes. For example, their lentils were crunchy last time I went, and their cucumber-tomato salad was not up to par. The falafel was over-fried to the point of being very crunchy (not normal for Cava). They stopped offering pita. You must now ask for it. The servers don't know if particular items have dairy, which I find odd. There should be signs for them to see major allergens. That said, the food at Cava is always nice, with their dips and sauces saving the day.

This is always my go to Mediterranean quick bowl meal option. Love the variety of ingredients that you can put in from cabbage and pickled onions to the delicious selections of hummus and dips. The amount of colors that pop out and taste makes you come back for more! The fact that every visit there are endless possibilities for my bowl and the quality is very good too. I recommend the lentils, very tasty!

Surprisingly, this Cava has the worst customer service. The workers are lazy and do not want to do their job. In addition to the fact that if you order in too late in the evenings the dressing is often watered down. The never have olives and are missing other things like tomatoes.

Fresh, tasty Mediterranean bowls! You can make your own bowl/pita with unlimited toppings. The service at this location is amazing. The lunch rush is pretty intense but the crew works hard and gets you in and out while keeping a chipper attitude! A+++

Tried CAVA for the first time today and honestly, I get the hype now. I walked in with zero idea what I was doing. I even asked if I was supposed to pretend I was at Chipotle and build my bowl like that. The staff laughed with me, not at me, and really guided us through everything. They let us taste different meats, explained all the options, and the portions were very generous. They kept up with my humor the whole time and were super respectful, which I really appreciated. The manager was also incredibly kind and covered our drinks, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Food just hits different when you are served with kindness, and today proved that. Coming from Northern California where we do not have CAVA, this was the best introduction I could have asked for. If you are in the area, definitely stop by. Great food, great people, and honestly, Chipotle could never. I could eat this everyday

Ordered through Too Good To Go (amazing app to reduce food waste if you're not familiar) and dropped by at the recommended time to pick up. The servers were friendly and put together my bowl fresh with rice, veggies, and chicken on the spot for quick pick up. Food was warm, nutritious, and delicious. Good amount of food and great lunch option for the next day.

Prompt Customer Service! I visited recently ordering the "Braised Lamb Rice Bowl." Warm tender flavorful lamb, tender rice w/fresh avocados & veggies. Creamy garlic dressing. Generous portion & prompt courteous customer service. See Photo.

Always fresh. Always clean. Always PACKED. Get in early to beat the lunch crowd. This location gets a HUGE line. I love that they have the macros for all to see--super helpful.

I don't usually write reviews unless I was exceptionally pleased with my service and I have to say that since the Cava restaurant in Bethesda got a new manager, I love coming back here whenever I visit. It is always freshly made and still warm. The food choices are also great my favorite right now are the harissa chips, YUM! I never have to ask if my order is ready and the staff is friendly. Btw, the new manager's name is Chris he is such a sweetie. He has really turned this place around! It's a whole different vibe now.

Love Cava!!!!!!!! One of the best places to go for a meatless meal. Lots of options and renditions of bowls lead to every experience being a different one.

I'm a DoorDash as I walk in to pick up the order. There's a group of workers including the manager standing there and not acknowledging me so I gave them a minute to finish talking and the manager comes over towards the register and still doesn't acknowledge me so I said hey I'm here to pick up. That's kind of rude that nobody has offered any help the began to get nasty with me and told me he's not giving me the order. 1 star I highly do not recommend. Store manager name is Eric btw

I'm not a huge fan of CAVA, but my friend is so we decided to pick up a veggie bowl. It was mainly her meal, but of course I took some bites here and there. She let me choose one dressing and I picked the tahini caesar. I wasn't expecting anything great because I find CAVA to be mediocre at best, but decided to get something new this time! And thank God I did because this tahini caesar is game changing especially with the falafel. Honestly, I could take the whole container like a shot. It's less like the typical caesar dressing and more so tahini, but there are hints of caesar within. *caesar salads are my favorite, so I might be a bit bias. If you aren't picking this as your side dressing, you aren't doing CAVA right.

I came in this afternoon to get lunch and I was swiftly helped by Natalia and Natalia! They were very patient, kind and helpful. The food was tasty and very fresh. I loved the experience and will definitely be stopping by more often!

Their app and their website were buggy and not allowing orders so I had to go inside. I really wanted curbside. Revising the overall score because the lentils I ordered in the greens and grains bowl were completely uncooked. Imagine biting down on hundreds of tiny hard pebbles. I couldn't finish it. I didn't enjoy it. The employees were friendly and attentive and the inside was clean and social distancing markers on the floor and contactless pickup shelves off to the side.

This Bethesda Row location has been serving consistently very good food for more than 10 years. The staff is among the nicest I have come across. The employees Renee, Marcelo and everyone do a great job.

I'm really enjoying my neighborhood Cava! I appreciate the service, quality ingredients, and the food taste really good! Also, affordability!! My only note is being better stocked between that 8-10pm window.

The service was very good, the staff was nice.Plus the food delicious. I will most definitely go back to this location

Cava review I would give a 4/5. I come here often when the place I go to for poke bowls is out of avocado. They have good avocados but staff is a little rude when I ask them to half my avocado for me. Prices are reasonable and drinks are good. Would probably not come if they didn't have avocados but it's good.

Cava is always a good decision. Also, I have to recount this absolutely absurd story from this Cava location... In the summer of 2022, my husband and I walked into this location and happened upon a verbal altercation. We were not sure what was happening at first, but there was a guest berating the manager. The manager was calm and composed and was politely asking the patron to leave. The guy screaming was well dressed, mid 30s and was screaming, "how do you think I feel, how does Cava feel it has the right? You're nothing." It was the type of situation where, had I filmed it, the guy would have been cancelled and lost his corporate job. Then, swear to God, this dude turns to the manager and yells, "how dare you! I'm from Bethesda I'm very rich! My father's a lawyer! He'll sue you! He'll sue you for a lot of money!!" It felt like we were being punk'd by Ashton Kutsher himself. At this point my husband stepped forward and said, "excuse me, I'm not sure what's transpired here, but whatever resolution you're looking for, isn't going to happen, so you need to leave." Keep in mind, this is a Cava. I can't imagine what scenario on earth would ever cause anyone to raise their voice to the lovely people working there. They guy eventually storms off. And we're left to speak with the manager who kept his cool but looked visibly shaken - how could anyone not be? He then tells us that this lunatic is a regular who had been so routinely rude and nasty to the staff that the owner had allowed the manager to refuse service, and this guy exploded when he was asked to leave. The moral of this story is the staff at this Cava, and this specific manager, are lovely people who have unbelievable amounts of patience. This manager deserves a raise. If you ever see another patron disrespecting a staff member at any restaurant, speak up!

I usually enjoy visiting CAVA for a quick, healthy meal, but my recent experience at this location was disappointing. The employee who helped me seemed visibly annoyed from the start. He rolled his eyes multiple times during our interaction, which made the experience uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Every time I asked a question such as "can I pay with two separate cards?" He'd roll his eyes and scoff as if it was the dumbest question. I understand that everyone can have an off day, but as a customer, I expect at least basic courtesy. The food itself was up to the usual CAVA standards, but the customer service really took away from the experience. I hope this was just a one-time incident and not reflective of the overall service at this location. The lady working was kind and helpful. Kinda upsetting when one person brings down the whole experience. I come here because it's one of my favorites and it's right next to my job but I don't think I'll be returning due to the hostile environment. Especially in this economy where I'm going to spend my hard earned money.

CAVA is a great fast casual because it offers real choices. You can get a bowl filled with just about whatever you want. There are many different choices for both grains and greens, and you can mix them (lentils are a "grain", which helps add variety). The dips and spreads you can get in stores are excellent, as are some of the fresh and rotating toppings. They are very good at falafel, but also have a veggie option if you want that. It's easy to be vegan or gluten-free without sacrificing. It's also genuinely fast and online ordering is available; the convenience factor is high. This location did miff me a bit; my bowl just didn't seem quite that full (especially compared with my neighbor's), and I realize they didn't offer me a mini-pita for free with my bowl, which I think they are supposed to (some clarification on that would be great). Again, I only even noticed this after someone sat down next to me with a pita and I started wondering where mine was; maybe you do have to pay extra for it. Also, something in my bowl-I think it was the couscous-was a bit dry and crunchy like it had been sitting out too long. Still, I got a lot out of that bowl, and I've been to enough CAVAs not to sweat variations in service too much. I expect a bit better if I'm in the area again.

I love coming to this cava !! Staff are Amazing especially Eric. He's a manager there and when he is working he has his employees working hard and the store is always super clean especially the bathrooms everything is fully stocked!!

Cava never disappoints. Fast, reasonably priced, huge portions, and high quality healthy food. I've been a million times and I'll be back. The cucumber mint lemonade is also divine!

I have never been to Cava, but my friends told me how great it was. I to really see the hype. It's better than Chipotle. My healthy favorite spot now after the Gym.

Food is always warm and fresh, and staff is always friendly. Could not recommend this Cava location more.

I LOVE CAVA SO SO SO SO SO MUCH it's the best and everyone needs it in their life all the employees are angels and the sweetest people in the world

I had an amazing experience at this Cava location! They were quick and the portion sizes were generous. Chris checked me out at the register and made sure I had everything I needed.

Quick service for pick up, they handle the busy lunch rush in the area well. I recommend the Shkug dressing if you like a little spice.

Cava is good, but the service here at the Bethesda location ever since they renovated the place is much worse than it used to be. Wouldn't recommend ordering online since they have frequently gotten my orders wrong, including recently where they straight up messed up my order twice. It just feels awkward having to inspect your order there multiple times because they can't get it correct.

The food at this location in a bethesda is delicious I have no words to describe the fantastic taste it has, the customer service is very good the girls who attended me were very friendly and helped me with my doubts. I recommend this location because they have very good food, customer service and location!

This cava is one of the best. Good service and good food. Most definitely recommend for people who haven't tried it yet.

This is a great location. The staff is super friendly and helpful. It's also really clean and fresh. I used to frequent sg across the street but have found them to be quite filthy. I really appreciate the care that the CAVA staff take with the food and setting.

The staff are super friendly and professional and the place is well run. After having a nice conversation with Chris, he decided to give me a free meal and large drink.

Love Cava. This location never fails to deliver fast service and clean restaurant. My order was accurate and very good. The location is great as I work just across the DC line. Best Cava I have been to and I've been to about 4 or 5 locations.

I'm obsessed with here. I always went to Roti and someone mentioned liking here a bit more-- There's so many more options and the flavors taste fresh and vibrant. I'd totally recommend taking a chance and getting a bowl here- their proteins are fantastic. It's difficult to make a bowl with a ton of calories. It's totally worth it!

Parking kinda does suck over here, But on the lighter side of things, food was great! Staff was pretty friendly and this particular location kept things running smoothly and kept the restaurant tidy the whole time I was there. They didnt look like they would pressure you into hurrying up and making a decision on what items you want to put in your meal. After all, it is your money, so I dont understand why other restaurants would do that and look at you like you're stupid. This Cava location is definitely one of my favorites. I am glad they made sure the experience was worth while. If only they had a bit more seating during the times of a rush.

Its a cava. This location is consistent although nothing special. I am very slightly annoyed when I asked for the saffron bastami rice and they said they didnt have it and then 30 seconds after I reluctantly chose brown rice they brought out the fresh batch of saffron rice. Haha oh well.

I love cava, and I didn't use to have issues with this one, but recently it's become unacceptable. The food tastes great, but the portions have become so unbearably small. I paid $12 for my food and it was barely half full. This is very upsetting because I feel they are being stingy and I'm getting scammed. Not sure if all cavas are like this but this one is particularly stingy. Like come on! $12 for a half full bowl is unacceptable. The space is nice and clean and the workers are neutral. Please fix this because I love the food but not the scam!

This Cava Grill is located on Bethesda Avenue, across from a garage. Parking can be a hassle at times in Bethesda, but you have either garage parking or street parking available to you at this location. Just remember to bring change with you to pay for meter parking on weekdays or you can download the parking app MobileNOW! The food here is great, comparable to multiple locations I have visited in the DMV. Customers order a base, dips (up to 3 included with purchase), protein, toppings and dressing. I usually order the following: Base: Brown Rice Dips: 2 scoops of Harissa and 1 scoop of Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Protein: Falafel Toppings: Pita Chips & Quinoa Dressing: Spicy Harissa I definitely recommend adding a drink to your order, their seasonal juices and teas are delicious. I recently had the Pumpkin Apple with Agave and I drank about 3 cups of it (free refills btw!) This location loses a star because I have noticed that they really skimp on your base. Whether I order greens or brown rice, the staff usually doesn't give me much. Other than that, the restaurant is clean and staff are polite. Updated: 10/10/2018 I came to this location on a Wednesday night and had a TERRIBLE experience. I was selecting the ingredients for my bowl and at the very end I requested Spicy Harissa as my sauce. I eat at CAVA at least once a week so I know what Spicy Harissa looks like... the staff member squirted a different sauce onto the bowl and I pointed this out. He said he can just put the Spicy Harissa on top. That is not the bowl I requested, so I declined his idea to add the sauce on top. He then said "Well you need to go remake your bowl." There was no apology, only a nasty attitude for the mistake that HE made. I would have been fine with an "Oops, my mistake! I am sorry!" I am disgusted by his terrible attitude and will avoid this location going forward whenever possible. I will happily take my Cava business to another location that would treat me with kindness and respect.

personally don't exactly like all of the options they provide at cava, and the service has been sub par every time i've gone

Fresh food, fast service. It's what I love about CAVA. I was in a bit of a rush, but wanted to have a healthy (but still quick) lunch. My salad was prepared to order in about 60 seconds and I was able to sit down and actually enjoy it. I ordered my usual: Splendid Greens, arugula, brown rice, 2 tzatziki, 1 hummus, falafel, and all the toppings. YUM! The restaurant is clean and bright, and there are plenty of tables and bar top seating. There is limited street parking, but there are several paid lots nearby.

Wow. I'm not sure what happened with this place but it has gone downhill fast. Seems like management has no control over this store. The rice in my bowl was hard and crunchy. The chicken was very bland like they forgot to put seasoning and the tomatoes were mushy and sour. Also the lobby was super dirty and no tables were clean. Won't be back here again

If you are not familiar with CAVA, it's a similar concept to Chipotle except it's Mediterranean inspired. You build your own bowl or wrap of wholesome goodness. The base options includes grain, lentil, or a motley of greens to chose from (mixed greens, arugula, etc). There are all kinds of proteins to add except seafood. In addition there are a gazillion topping and sauces to deck your creation with. The possibilities are endless. This is a good lunch option for vegetarians/vegans. They also have a fun assortment of flavored drinks to try, like blueberry lavender, pineapple apple, etc. they're not very sweet as well, which I appreciate.

I've heard of Cava before because I buy the packaged tzatziki from them at Whole Foods, but haven't had the opportunity to try their fast-casual restaurant--until now! I got a bowl with half of the super greens mix (I think that's what it's called) and half black lentils. I also got a wide array of toppings and condiments, of course one of which being the tzatziki. I really enjoyed my bowl. I also really enjoyed the pineapple, apple and mint juice. It unsurprisingly tastes like the pineapple, apple and mint juice by Blueprint but better. I don't really come to them types of places expecting phenomenal service, but I felt like I was being rushed to order when it wasn't even busy at the time I was there. They also overcharged us, making us have to rectify the receipt and receive a refund. I understand that it's important tomake the food and serve customers quickly,but I don't think itwould hurt to slow down j'ust a little to ensure the accuracy of the order.

I've was so pleasantly surprised by staff member Kimberly, she made sure I got exactly what I wanted in a polite and friendly manner. This is very important to me as me and some of my family have allergies and she went above and beyond to accommodate all of us. Kimberly gave us all outstanding service, CAVA is lucky to have her on their team.

Great food and great service. Manuel carrying the restaurant on his back for real! Great people!

DELICIOUS!! a great place to come get your meal. plenty of dining space and SO delicious and healthy for a build-your own! we got the greens and grain bowl with brown rice and lentils and supergreens salad, falafel and chicken (you can do half and half or choose one protein), and tzatziki and red pepper hummus (you can also do half and half), tomato and onion salad, radishes, olives, seasonal spicy lime tahini dressing, with a side of lemon wedge and topped with pita crisps (SUPER fried and crispy, so be careful when you bite into one in your huge spoonful of food). seems like a TON of stuff, but man, everything is super diverse and PACKED with flavor. there are SO many options, so many combinations you can do, and all their produce is local and fresh and delicious. you can definitely pick up their sauces/hummus at whole foods as well. i would definitely come back for a good protein packed meal for a good price. this is the same style as chipotle. chipotle shouldve trademarked this style of customized meal restaurant because cava did an AWESOME job to keep it delicious and easily customize-able and seems modern and fancy for a quick pickup. there is street parking and ton of shops and cafes nearby. great place to walk around!

A Perfect 5 stars! Cava is the full package such as my favorite Mediterranean cuisine items, meals are prepared quickly, fresh & healthy ingredients, and delicious drinks to pair up with their meals. I eat there on a weekly basis and mix up my meals with different protein sources such as falafel, braised lamb, braised beef, and their meatballs. Then they have a great spread of sauces such as lemon herb tahini, yogurt dill, and their vinegarette that accompanies their braised lamb & beef soooooo very well! With so many options of salad, rice, hummus, veggies, proteins, and sauces I just never get tired of this place!

Arrived at 9:15 pm and looked like they were closing in 5 minutes. The guy who prepared my salad didn't utter a word in response to my requests. Really surprised at the poor service and disarray. Will not eat at the Bethesda Ave location ever again!

I really like CAVA's food. But this locations customer service was horrible. They rushed us super quickly to the point where we didn't get a chance to pick our toppings. They just close our bowls quickly. There wasn't a line behind us. The attitude wasn't great either. This was the team that worked last night 10/11/22. Thank you very much.

Great newly renovated location. Food is amazing as always and the staff are very friendly

Food was amazing and restaurant was nice and a clean environment. Service was efficient. Definitely would recommend.

This is a Mediterranean version of Chipotle. My experience here is pretty much the same as my Tyson's Corner review. Pick what you want: in a bowl, pita, or salad, protein, sauce, veggies, etc. I like this place. It is fresh and not greasy. However, it is more expensive than Chipotle and they give you less. If you do not get full from Chipotle, than you will most definitely not get full here. You can add on more rice and protein, but that will cost you and it will end up costing the same as a full entree elsewhere.