CAVA

4.5
1300 reviews

About

Mediterranean RestaurantCAVA
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
1042 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA
92024, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
1,300 reviews
5 stars
1,051
4 stars
79
3 stars
35
2 stars
52
1 star
83

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, particularly highlighting individuals like Jana and Johnny for their exceptional service.

Food Quality

The food received positive feedback for being delicious and healthy, although some customers noted issues with portion sizes and consistency.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including dirty dining areas and windows, which detracted from the overall experience.

Order Accuracy

Multiple customers reported problems with incorrect or incomplete orders, particularly with online and delivery services.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere was generally described as welcoming, but some customers noted that the dining area could be chilly and that staff appeared overwhelmed during busy times.
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    Tony Bolden
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    Everything was perfecttttt! Besides both me and my wife’s bowls were a little skimpy and I feel like for the price it should be a good portion but that’s just me wanting to give honest feedback! Hope you appreciate that!
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    Haylee Jane Monteiro
    Dec 28, 2025
    5.0
    First time trying cava and this was actually a really lovely healthy option for lunch It's going to tell you I love you to build your own world and give you an unlimited amount of vegetable toppings to add without any extra charge. Three sauces is also quite abundant and we went all out and made something with tzatziki roasted red pepper hummus and the eggplant sauce. Also got the spicy harissa chicken and the date vinaigrette. Overall, it was really delicious big bowl where all the flavors went well together. The sweet spicy Vibe was absolutely perfect. Got the super greens mix and the romaine mix for the bottom so didn't even need the pita crisps on the top for crunch. Overall a good bowl.
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    Kandice Roth
    Dec 23, 2025
    3.0
    I’ve been to CAVA three times over the years and each time the staff made me feel uncomfortable, as if I should already know how the menu works. As someone who doesn’t visit often, a little more patience and kindness when explaining options would go a long way. It would also really help if the signs and labels were bigger and easier to see. Clearer signage would likely save staff time and make the experience less frustrating for customers who aren’t regulars. I like the food and want to enjoy the experience, but the staff approach and menu clarity need improvement.
  • KS
    Kianna Soria
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    I love cava I’m not usually one to leave reviews but i have only been to 2 locations this one and carmel mountain.BY FAAAAR Carmel Mountain takes the cake. I was super disappointed by the bowl I received. I ordered online delivery since i was at work this was the location closest to me so i also paid for that fee, There’s no reason I should have paid $34 for JUST the bowl and receive less food than what I would have received in store. I paid for extra steak so I’m not being unreasonable. safe to say that definitely was missed as well as some of the other toppings I asked for. I asked for extra toppings as well and I was given less than regular portions. I would know since I go very often. I will not be ordering from this location again please do better for the next customer.
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    Peggy Lewis
    Dec 8, 2025
    1.0
    My friend and I went after looking this place up and seeing it has 4.5 stars. Don't let that fool you. This was our first, and last, time there and we didn't even get as far as ordering food. Before walking into this place my eyes were drawn to how filthy the windows were. Hand prints and smears and grime on every window and door. When we got inside and asked the only employee behind the counter where we should start our order, she completely ignored us. A customer who was leaving kindly pointed us towards the far end. As we walked past the cashier we were so grossed out at how messy the food prep/service area was that we took one look at each other, turned around and walked out-- no words needed. It also didn't help that there were a couple of flies buzzing around us. I'm typically someone who will give second chances but I absolutely will not at this place.

Frequently Asked Questions About CAVA

What type of cuisine does CAVA in Encinitas serve?

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

What are the operating hours of CAVA in Encinitas?

CAVA is open daily from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM, but is closed on certain holidays like November 27, December 24, and December 25, 2025.