CAVA - (Near Evans, GA)

5 /5 Bruce Bruce: Stopped by this new establishment after playing some pickleball. In all our family got seven plates and we tried everything from chicken to steak to falafel, all come on a bed of rice, veggies or both. Then you get to put whatever toppings on the main “protein.” Meat was seasoned well and everything was very good. Seating is indoor tables, benches and chairs. Laid back music playing. They also have a bunch of different lemonades and juices like Pineapple Apple Mint, things you don’t get from a regular chain. Although the line was long and what seemed never ending while we were there the staff stayed positive and kept the motivation going. The line moves quick due to them, kudos to the young staff! It’s a nice change from your average chain, and is the new hot place from what it seems during our visit. Will try this again, you can make up your own dish also if you don’t like their “set” specialties. Again kudos to the staff, don’t change.

4 /5 Jasmine McKane: Well Id never been to a Cava before so this is my only experience. It took me about 4 tries but I was able to finally find a bowl combination that works for me. Ill echo those stating portion sizes are small only because my bowl has never been filled to the brim and Ive seen enough of the reviews to know this is a thing. But Ill also state, I dont eat much and the bowl has lasted me 2 days. It was crowded the first week I went and you could tell the employees were getting adjusted. Every single time I went that first week, an item was missing like the pita chips or free side pita. I believe this issue is because Cava prints all items as a list in the same small font. Side items should be highlighted for the staff but Im sure theyll get used to it. The last time I went this past Friday, the line wasnt as long but the fountain drink area was bare bones with many of the in house drinks being empty. Ive never stood in line and have always ordered through the website and picked up from the inside. The staff has always been friendly and accommodating when I had to communicate about missing items. I love Mediterranean food so I definitely enjoy the bowls. I actually have grown quite fond of the black lentils as my grain in a grain and green bowl. Whoever commented the Harissa was too spicy, I concur. I didnt realize it was spicy and thought it was the fiery broccoli but nope it was the harissa so Ill probably never get that topping again. This pita chips are fried pita slices and best enjoyed fresh, an old batch just tastes like fat dipped bread. The pepper and salt combo is good when done RIGHT but is disgusting if its too heavily seasoned. I didnt care for the cinnamon pita chips, only tried them because they were 300pts in rewards, never will pay for them. You get a free unfried regular piece of pita option with the bowl, the chips are good IF fresh, Id probably not order unless I was there to see if theyre fresh. I did the kids meal one time and suggest it for anyone wanting to "sample" the food without spending $15-$18, generally.what i pay for a bowl WITH pita chip side. If youre not familiar with Mediterranean flavors you can use this meal to taste test. The kids meal comes with the choice of 2 toppings, a dip, side of grain, AND you can get a kids portion side of pita chips. The drink is included so you can taste the housemade drinks without adding another $3 to your bill.

5 /5 Cyndy Anzek: I was so excited to try this location and it didnt disappoint. There was a line but the place was clean, the patrons were nice and the staff were helpful. I will definitely be going back soon.

3 /5 Ashley Trinidad: The food is delicious, but I agree with the other reviewers that the portion sizes are very small. My bowl was half filled, and my husband said his pita wrap was mostly bread with little filling. Hopefully this is something they fix.

5 /5 Kaylee Britt: We first had cava in Columbia and were so ready for it to come to evans! Its just like the one in columbia. It was delicious and customizable for how much you wanted. Ingredients taste freah. The staff is very friendly. Will always come here now.