CAVA

4.5
2989 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
3972 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA
92606, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
2,989 reviews
5 stars
2,293
4 stars
347
3 stars
104
2 stars
80
1 star
165

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Mixed reviews on service; some staff are friendly and helpful, while others exhibit poor attitudes and unprofessional behavior.

Food Quality

Food is generally praised for being tasty and fresh, but there are complaints about portion sizes and missing ingredients.

Cleanliness

Concerns about cleanliness, with reports of dirty tables and unsanitary conditions.

Order Fulfillment

Frequent issues with online orders being incomplete or delayed, leading to customer frustration.

Staff Training

Calls for better training and management of staff to ensure consistent service and customer satisfaction.
  • TS
    Tirth Shah
    Nov 10, 2025
    1.0
    The cleanliness of this Irvine location is zero. Forget tables, the floors are sticky. I can only imagine how bad their kitchen would be. Like others have suggested, the portions are way less at this location. Tried it twice in different weeks and different days. It was the same experience. So not a one-off. The Fullerton location on Chapman is wayyy better in hospitality in general. Might as well drive there.
  • LE
    Linda Elkins
    Nov 5, 2025
    2.0
    Odd experience. Portion was much less than other locations I have been to. Could barely find the small bits of steak, which I paid extra for. There was quite a bit of food container/prep clutter on the counter in the prep area which is highly visible to patrons who are leaving the checkout area and eating. As I was eating my meal, I was watching an employee mix up raw meat in a large plastuc container. The entire customer area is unkempt from the drink and utensil section to the trash to the ladies room, including floors and tables. Oh and then there's the loud music. Appears very disorganized and on the dirty side. Will not be eating there again
  • HL
    Haydee b. Lopez
    Oct 31, 2025
    5.0
    CAVA β€” Delicious, healthy food with vibrant Mediterranean flavors! Every bite feels fresh and full of life. The bowls are perfectly balanced, the ingredients taste so fresh, and the sauces are incredible. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always welcoming. Service is impressively fast, making it perfect for lunch or dinner on the go. Whether you’re craving something light or hearty, CAVA never disappoints β€” healthy eating made truly enjoyable! πŸ₯—βœ¨
  • JL
    Jonathan Lim
    Oct 28, 2025
    1.0
    They start closing over an hour before closing. Came at 9:30pm and they were out of three ingredients things in my bowl (2 meats). They were also out of forks. At least five people were waiting for their online order because over half the staff was busy closing the restaurant at 9:30. Most of them also being told they were out of ingredients. Not a onetime thing, this has happened here before another night.
  • JX
    Jack Xiang
    Oct 23, 2025
    1.0
    I visited this CAVA location today (Oct 23 at around 11am) and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. One of the staff members β€” a tall, heavy-set man who was helping with orders β€” had a very rude and unprofessional attitude. The way he spoke made me feel extremely uncomfortable, and it ruined my appetite for the meal. Afterwards, I checked other reviews and noticed that many people also mentioned the same issue with poor service attitude, so clearly this is not just a one-time problem. CAVA is supposed to be a place where you enjoy both the food and the atmosphere, but the service here made the experience unpleasant. I truly hope management can take customer feedback seriously and improve the training and attitude of their staff.

Frequently Asked Questions About CAVA

What type of cuisine does CAVA in Irvine serve?

CAVA is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant offering customizable greens and grains bowls, salads, and pitas.

What are the operating hours of CAVA in Irvine?

CAVA is open daily from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM. It is closed on November 27, December 24, and December 25, 2025.