Cava - Pasadena

The food here is delicious! If you love healthy Mediterranean food, then you’ll for sure love this place. They have many options, especially the proteins. I also love that you can have unlimited toppings, no charge! Though the line gets long during lunch rush, I believe it’s worth the wait. I see the staff working hard to keep the line moving, and I appreciate that they still greet their customers with a smile. Definitely coming back.

I used to love coming to this place a few times per week. Lately the experience has been far from stellar. Came here last night 6/29 and every single employee had the worst attitude. It just seemed like they were annoyed by customers coming in, mind you, a full 2 hours before closing time. I heard of few of them mutter to each other ‘why do they keep coming in’ ‘start telling them we are out of all toppings’. For starters, they always seem to be out of everything, even on days when I have gone in for lunch. Last night this didn’t stop an employee from telling me they were out of certain items and then go in the back and fill their personal bowl with items they were ‘out’ of after I had already sat down a few feet away. The employees are not only rude to customers, but each other as well, making for an awkward experience for the customer. One employee making mobile order bowls kept reaching in and in between the employee making my bowl, almost as if they were playing some weird game of twister, the person serving my bowl seemed annoyed that not even an ‘excuse me’ was used. Every employee I encountered seemed miserable and they definitely conveyed that message to the customer. Honestly, if it weren’t for the food I would never return.

I cannot express in words how wonderfully delicious CAVA is. I am absolutely hooked!! My go to bowl is half super greens and brown rice. Of course the Saffron Basmati rice is incredible, I just figure the brown is a healthier option. You can’t go wrong with any of the dips and spreads. I am into spice, so harissa and crazy feta are a must. Then I switch between eggplant and red pepper hummus, depending on my mood. My main dish is always grilled chicken and roasted veggies. Yum! Next have at it with your favorite toppings. I finish off with pita crisps and the garlic and skhug dressings. Told you I like it spicy. Be sure to download the app and scan your QR code at each visit. The rewards add up quickly, especially for a regular like me. I’m an Epicure for those who understand what that is! ENJOY. I’m sure I’ll bump into you at my next visit. ?

I have been to been to various Cava locations in the Southern California are because I love the food at Cava and this location sticks out as the best one. After along day at work today I decided to get a grains and grains bowl and the food was amazing. The staff was also spectacular; Syd and Aaron were extremely accommodating and made everything fresh for me. I got exactly what I wanted and had an exceptional experience.

10/10 experience! good food and good service! Brandi and aaron helped out so much!