CAVA
Charlottesville, VA · Mediterranean restaurant
- Address
- CAVA, 1200 Emmet St N STE 110, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Phone
- (434) 227-4800
- Website
- cava.com/locations/barracks-road-va
- Status
- Closes soon · 11 PM · Opens 10:30 AM Sat
CAVA is a restaurant located in Charlottesville, VA. It is one of 475 restaurants listed in Charlottesville. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Charlottesville city average of 4.4 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
| Friday | 10 AM–11 PM |
Customer Reviews
Enjoyed a delicious bowl here today for lunch. It was the shwarma bowl. So very tasty. The line was long but it moved quickly. The staff were fun and courteous. The dining room was clean and adequate seating was available. The parking lot is a bit tight but manageable. Overall a great dining experience here today.
Don't go here an hour before they close, because the hot food won't be hot and the juices will be in containers that you have to ask them to pick up and pour, spilling it all over your hand and the floor when doing so. We couldn't find a lid for our drink either, and the soda machine was already turned off. I understand wanting to get out of work when a business closes, but the way the food business is supposed to work is at the customer served until the door is locked, and then you clean up. Not clean up and neglect the customers. Service got 2 stars instead of one because of the two out of five employees who smiled and seemed willing to be helpful.
Ordered the spicy lamb meatball and potato bowl yesterday. How many tiny meatballs does it come with? Two. Yep, two headlining meatballs to make that $14 bowl come to life. I really like Cava, but that's an embarrassing way to design a heavily advertised bowl. Flavor still good. Value is starting to feel like Chipotle. Same or more cost, less quantity.
CAVA never disappoints. The flavors are bold, fresh, and perfectly balanced, and everything tastes incredibly high quality. The service was very fast and genuinely friendly, even during a busy time, which made the experience even better. Portions are very filling, so you leave satisfied without feeling weighed down. This is my go-to spot when I want something quick, flavorful, and done right. Highly recommend!
I'm new to the Cava experience. This was my 2nd visit. Great experience. Food, service and atmosphere were stellar. The entire staff were friendly and patient as I learn my way through the offerings. One of the servers named Billy went above and beyond to complete my great experience. It's nice to be able joke around with staff and they joke back around with you. I typically don't write reviews, I felt it important to let management and other customers know that Cava exceeded expectations and I'm looking forward to my next visit. Well Done.
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