CAVA

4.3
565 reviews
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Business Details

936 S Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL
33606, United States
(813) 587-0172
http://cava.com/
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About

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

Location

CAVA
936 S Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL
33606, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
565 reviews
5 stars
425
4 stars
40
3 stars
18
2 stars
23
1 star
59

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers generally praised the food for being fresh and delicious, though some noted issues with portion sizes and freshness at times.

Staff Performance

The staff received mixed reviews; while many customers highlighted friendly and attentive service, others reported unprofessional behavior and rudeness from certain employees.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of the restaurant was inconsistent, with some reviews praising the cleanliness while others mentioned dirty tables and unsanitary conditions.

Service Speed

Service speed was often noted positively, but there were complaints about slow service during busy times and issues with online order fulfillment.

Parking Issues

Several customers expressed frustration with the parking situation, citing high costs and limited availability.
  • VC
    Victor Calder
    3 days ago
    4.0
    Food is excellent! Locations can be challenging for parking is the only issue with this chain that I have found.
  • SS
    SEA
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    This is the cleanest, and best tasting Cava I’ve ever visited and it’s all thanks to the killer team working new years weekend like it’s nothing. Herschell, Emmanuel, and Christian made sure our food was top-notch. We’ll be coming back every weekend!
  • YY
    yasmine
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    Hershel, Emmanuel, and Christian offer fantastic customer service, a wonderful atmosphere, and delicious food. I’m definitely planning to return!
  • JN
    Jackie Nicholes-Vaysman
    Dec 27, 2025
    3.0
    The food here has been quality the handful of times that I’ve been at this location, however, it always seems understaffed in front and back- it appears a bit unorganized as a result. The FOH staff is often seen refilling the food storage containers, while also serving customers, and checking out; I can imagine the BOH staff is also in need based on what is seen from the front. The overall cleanliness also suffers when an establishment is not fully equipped with the needed staff, as evident at this Cava location. Hopefully this is something management is willing to consider.
  • TL
    tristen liggett
    Dec 22, 2025
    3.0
    I am leaving a 3 star review not because of the food but because of the “manager” I think because she was wearing a polo. She was very rude to her co worker, like embarrassed him in front of everyone in the restaurant we even said sorry to the employee for the way she acted towards him.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CAVA

What type of cuisine does CAVA serve?

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

What are the operating hours of CAVA?

CAVA is open every day from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM.