The staff received high praise for their friendliness, helpfulness, and welcoming attitudes, with many customers highlighting specific employees for their exceptional service.
Food Quality
Customers consistently enjoyed the fresh and delicious food, with particular mentions of the garlicky chicken shawarma and various bowls.
Cleanliness
The restaurant was noted for its cleanliness and well-maintained environment, contributing to a positive dining experience.
Atmosphere
The overall atmosphere was described as warm and inviting, enhancing the dining experience for customers.
Efficiency
While many reviews praised the quick service, a few customers noted longer wait times during busy periods, suggesting a need for more staff during peak hours.
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Megan
2 days ago
3.0
'Trendy place, build your own like Chipotle, clean, friendly staff but pricey: Two bowls that had little meat but a lot of lentiles and "fluf" food and 2 bags of pita came to almost $50. The taste and quality of the food was ok, comparable to that of Denny's but pricier.
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Sebastian M
4 days ago
5.0
Sami was super helpful, especially since it was my first time at CAVA. He took the time to explain everything and made great recommendations. Portions were generous and the service was awesome. Definitely coming back!
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Julian Wade
Jan 2, 2026
2.0
Have been to this place several times. Was very pleased with it until our last two visits.
I always order extra spicy lamb meatballs in my bowl and get half greens with half rice. My wife orders extra falafel, extra meat is like 6-7$ extra.
Last visit my meatballs were raw still inside. Had to cook them in toaster over for 5 min.
Then yesterday my wife ordered extra for extra falafel and they did not put extra. We attempted to call in to either get the meatballs or refund and the phone is just busy all day. No way to talk to anyone and their phone just keeps running the same prompts.
We also did not get the drinks for my kids meals.
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Rob Vee
Dec 21, 2025
5.0
Update: Another fantastic experience as I entered into a full house and line and watched today’s crew really knock it out. A HUGE SHOUTOUT & THANK YOU to Seriah and Justice as they whipped out that line of customers with patience and a smile in a very impressive time manner. I really can’t say enough good things about every crew member here!
I guess you can call me a "regular"... and I cannot recall a specific time where one visit was more specifically better or worse than the other. Major Kudos to Aiden for staying on top of things and managing his team. I was welcomed inside with an enthusiastic greeting from Jenaya and Ricky, as they were working hard putting together to-go orders! Vanessa was super patient with me building my bowls and answering questions and offered wonderful recommendations that perfectly match my taste-buds. The food is very healthy and perfect for any diet-type looking for a fast-food fix. I will continue to make this location my "go-to" for gym recovery and healthy alternative eating!
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tony g
Dec 20, 2025
5.0
I work in the L.A. area where I first tried CAVA and it was great tasting food and the portion size for the cost was great. Then when I found out about the Temecula location I was actually excited to check it out. Oh damn, when I checked it out and ordered a few bowls for myself and the fam-bam, it was just as GREAT! Their garlicky chicken shawarma and chicken & rice bowl were freakin' delicious! I was finally able to get some authentic tasting shawarma! I highly recommend this place!