CAVA

4.4
869 reviews

About

Mediterranean Restaurant
CAVA is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant serving feel-good food with customizable greens + grains bowls, salads, and pitas.

Details

  • Dine-inNot available
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • DebitAvailable

Location

CAVA
350 E 17th Street, Costa Mesa, CA
92627, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
869 reviews
5 stars
636
4 stars
103
3 stars
29
2 stars
29
1 star
72

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Overall, customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, with specific mentions of employees like Linda, Pablo, and Shawna for their exceptional service.

Food Quality

Many reviews highlighted the freshness and taste of the food, with particular appreciation for the lamb and pita chips.

Portion Sizes

A significant number of customers expressed dissatisfaction with the small portion sizes, feeling that they were not getting enough food for the price.

Cleanliness

Customers consistently noted that the restaurant was clean and well-maintained, contributing to a positive dining atmosphere.

Service Speed

Several reviews mentioned slow service, particularly during busy times, which affected the overall experience.
  • GM
    Greg Murphy
    3 days ago
    5.0
    This place is the best. Super healthy, fast and delicious. Definitely recommend!
  • PP
    Pez
    4 days ago
    5.0
    George and Debbs really made the food taste 10x better due to their great hospitality. Great people, great food!
  • NM
    Neil Martin
    5 days ago
    2.0
    Don't ever order for delivery from this location. They short you on portion size and the rice they gave me was so crunchy and undercooked I damn near broke my teeth on it. Really sad CAVA is starting to stoop to Chipotle's level so quickly in terms of downturn in quality.
  • TN
    Tony Nguyen
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    i came in an hour before closing and Elisa was super kind and helpful this use my favorite Cava ever!!!
  • II
    islandcoconutnut
    Nov 3, 2025
    1.0
    HORRIBLE!! Went twice in a week and they did not have falafel!!! This place went down the drain!! Never ever coming back to this location again!! Not me and not anyone that I know!! 👎👎👎👎👎👎

Frequently Asked Questions About CAVA

What type of cuisine does CAVA in Costa Mesa serve?

CAVA serves fast-casual Mediterranean cuisine with customizable greens + grains bowls, salads, and pitas.

Where is CAVA located in Costa Mesa?

CAVA is located at 350 E 17th Street, Ste 3, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA.