CAVA

Cambridge, MA · Mediterranean restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Cambridge
#70
of 464 restaurants
City Percentile
70%
rating percentile
Address
CAVA, 82 Ames St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone
(617) 202-9396
Website
cava.com/locations/kendall-square-ma
Status
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM

CAVA is a restaurant located in Cambridge, MA. It is one of 464 restaurants listed in Cambridge. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Cambridge city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About CAVA

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

Hours

Saturday10 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Anthony Abi Nader · Jan 2026

Unfortunately, this store is a typical example of how Cava has started to ruin its name and reputation due to its ridiculous cost control. The portion of the bowl has become unacceptable. For the 2nd time in a row, I’ve received a bowl thats quarter full. Not quite expected from this brand when they charge $17-$18 a bowl. As a loyal customer , I would have to say that managers and corporate office have to come up with a better balance with the portion and price. The only thing that’s still good is the quality of the ingredients. I think it’s time to switch over to Naya down the street.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 nads · Nov 2025

I like the food options but today I was served a raw lamb meatball at this location. 3 were fine but the 4th was raw. To verify that it was raw I've put it in a microwave for 45 seconds and sure enough all the pink meat got browned. Unacceptable.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Serdar N · Aug 2025

Nice location, friendly staff. The Greek chicken was delicious, but the yoghurt dressing was not enough. When I asked the service person that I like to have some more “juice”, he mistakenly thought that I needed vinegar and added vinegar instead of yogurt sauce. This could have ruined my food, but thankfully, it was OK. Actually, I was trying to make a reference to an old Saturday Night Live sketch (You like the juice?), definitely my bad to try. It is with a young fellow. Anyways, the food is pretty good

★★★★☆ 4.0 Elio Kovi · Nov 2025

The bowls are tasteful, you can personalize them as much as you want and if it’s the first time at a cava restaurant you get 50% of discount.

★★★★☆ 4.0 G D (Savor the Journey) · Feb 2026

Stopped by CAVA for lunch during a recent trip and had a really pleasant experience. I ordered a grain bowl with veggies, and everything tasted fresh, well-prepared, and nicely balanced. The ingredients were vibrant and flavorful without feeling heavy, which made it a great midday meal. The staff were cordial and welcoming, and the service was smooth and efficient. Overall, a solid and satisfying stop for a healthy, flavorful lunch — would happily return again!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mediterranean restaurant

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