CAVA
Mediterranean · Brooklyn
About CAVA
At CAVA, we're passionate about sharing the flavors of the Mediterranean with our community. We believe that food should be a reflection of the people and places that inspire it. That's why we offer customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas, and salads, all made with love and care. Our Brooklyn loca...
At CAVA, we're passionate about sharing the flavors of the Mediterranean with our community. We believe that food should be a reflection of the people and places that inspire it. That's why we offer customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas, and salads, all made with love and care. Our Brooklyn location at 345 Adams St is more than just a restaurant - it's a gathering place where friends and family can come together to enjoy delicious meals in a warm and inviting atmosphere. With generous portions and exceptional service, we're dedicated to making every visit unforgettable.
What Customers Say About CAVA
Customers rave about the fresh, flavorful, and customizable bowls at this CAVA location. Many reviewers specifically call out the friendly and patient staff, mentioning employees like Michelle, Esther, Alex, Shay, George, Kimberly, Cherry, Kalla, Lonnie, Brian, and Mar by name. Complaints focus on portion sizes and slow delivery times.
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Tip: The end-of-day staff is generous with portions. Some reviewers have received free bowls for reviews.
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CAVA Brooklyn Reviews
I stopped by CAVA recently, and the food was absolutely on point. Everything tasted fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor — exactly what you hope for when you’re craving something hearty but still healthy. The ingredients were crisp, the proteins were perfectly seasoned, and the portions were generous without feeling heavy. What really made the visit exceptional was Kim. You can tell immediately when someone genuinely cares about the guest experience, and Kim is one of those rare employees who elevates the entire place. Friendly, patient, and incredibly attentive, Kim helped guide my order with great suggestions and made sure everything came out just right. It’s the kind of service that sticks with you and makes you want to come back. CAVA is always good, but with team members like Kim, it becomes a standout spot. Highly recommend stopping in — and if you’re lucky enough to be helped by Kim, you’re in for an even better meal.
Melissa was absolutely wonderful... She keeps the line moving efficiently while remaining professional and pleasant. All the staff at this location work really hard and the food is amazing. I can see they work extremely hard to provide excellent service.... which has definitely improved with time. Thank you all!!!!
I visited this location today around 11:30am. I ordered 3 bowls and my server Melina was on point, kind & extremely helpful. Thank you for the extraordinary service and good food.
Great experience at this CAVA location! The food was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. Lonnie provided excellent customer service—friendly, attentive, and made the visit even better. I’ll definitely be back.
I had a excellent experience at the CAVA on Adams Street. Cherry was very professional and explained the ordering process clearly, and gave helpful recommendations. Her service really enhanced my visit.
I’m CAVA Downtown Brooklyn is always a win. The food is fresh, flavorful, and consistent every single time. The staff is friendly and keeps things moving even when it’s busy, which I really appreciate. The bowls are always packed just right, everything tastes clean and well seasoned, and it never feels heavy after eating. Perfect spot when you want something quick but still good for you. Definitely one of my go-to spots in Downtown Brooklyn. Can’t go wrong.CAVA Downtown Brooklyn is always a win. The food is fresh, flavorful, and consistent every single time. The staff is friendly and keeps things moving even when it’s busy, which I really appreciate. The bowls are always packed just right, everything tastes clean and well seasoned, and it never feels heavy after eating. Perfect spot when you want something quick but still good for you. Definitely one of my go-to spots in Downtown Brooklyn. Can’t go wrong.
It was our first time at cava and Shay was great, super pleasant and sweet!! She suggested all the right dressings & add ins and added free pita on the side! Thanks Shay, we’ll be back soon ◡̈
Alex is one of the most personable and genuine people at CAVA Adams Street. He always greets you with a huge smile and a joyful hello! He and the entire team are the reason I keep coming back. And the food is outstanding (just in case you didn’t know!).
I had a wonderful experience here the food was fresh, flavorful, and delicious as always. I always come here late at night after work, and the team is consistently kind and welcoming. I especially want to give a shout-out to George, who was incredibly patient and had such a great attitude. He took the time to make sure everything was just right and made the whole experience even better. Thanks to the whole team for the excellent service and great food!
I've been coming to this Cava for a few months now as it's close to my place if employment. Since the first time I arrived, Mar has always been super friendly and welcoming. She always asks if I want a side pita and is prompt with her service. She even introduces new products. Today because of her, I tried the new sugar and cinnamon chips. I highly recommend this location and hope Mar continues her great service.
This restaurant often experiences high customer volume, indicating its popularity. Despite the crowds, the staff consistently delivers attentive and efficient service. The quality of the food is exceptional, exceeding expectations in both flavor and presentation. Furthermore, the value proposition is excellent, offering a delightful dining experience at a reasonable price. Overall, this establishment provides a highly satisfying and recommended experience.
Michelle was a helpful and informative cashier. She made my first experience a good one. Esther made my bowl and was very patient as I explored the menu and she was kind. I recommend this location and will be coming back again
While on my meal break I’ve stopped at cava in Williamsburg and was greeted instantly upon my arrival by the wonderful staff, the food was amazing very well season and cooked to perfection…. I was attended by Kimberly who was very approachable and friendly she was very patient with me and even helped me on deciding what protein option I should try with my bowl she told me about the new garlicky chicken and I was not Disappointed at all Cava never lets me down …. While being patient with me Kimberly was also Fast paced while I was on my work break I will Definitely be coming back here more often !!!
CAVA is one of my go-to spots when I’m craving something fresh, filling, and customizable. The ingredients are always vibrant and flavorful, and I love that I can mix and match bases, proteins, and toppings to make a bowl exactly how I like it. Their dips (like the tzatziki) add such a great kick, and the portions are generous for the price. The staff is usually quick and friendly, even when the line is long. Shoutout to Kimberly she was awesome and so kind!!!
Me and my girlfriend came to try CAVA for the first time, we were worried to make the wrong choices but thanks to Brian we received some Awesome!! and Delicious!! bowls 🥣 We tend to not review restaurants, but the friendliness from the workers and there patience with us when helping us decide what to pick was a positive experience for us on our food date and first customers of CAVA! Love The food and props to Brian being a cool employee.
The workers were all great, especially this one girl name Kalla. She highly recommended my partner & I some of the food choices that she likes, especially the pita chips with garlic dressing. Omg that was really scrumptious and delicious! Thank you Kalla & all of the workers for the recommendation and the kind atmosphere! I highly recommend this place & the food itself. Don’t second guess CAVA! 😁
CAVA feels very similar to Just Salad — a fast-casual, build-your-own healthy bowl concept. I ordered the Spicy Lamb bowl. It came with about four small lamb meatballs. The texture was more like ground meat (similar to a burger patty) rather than a traditional firm meatball. The lamb flavor wasn’t very strong, and despite the name “Spicy,” the seasoning was pretty mild — just a light touch of spice, nothing bold. The toppings were fresh and colorful: black lentils, super greens, red pepper hummus, feta, pickled onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado. The pickled onions added a nice tang, and the red pepper hummus had a subtle sweetness that helped balance the bowl. Overall, it’s clean, healthy, and filling — but not especially memorable.
I don't really understand all of the hype. Maybe it's me, but the food combos & flavor profiles just don't work. Perhaps I was told too many times how amazing it would be, but I didnt enjoy it (especially the sauce dressings), and neither did my wife. Weird because we both were hungry at the time.
I’m a regular customer at CAVA being as I work nearby and usually have a good experience, but today was very disappointing. The customer service was terrible. The employee assisting me was extremely rude and acted like she didn’t even want to make the food. It made the whole experience uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Her attitude was disgusting I don’t see how she’s even apart of this team. No smiles no greetings from employees just attitude. She’s even wearing sleepwear on her head on the job just unprofessional and unsanitary ! As someone who comes here often, I expect at least basic courtesy and professionalism. I hope management addresses this because it definitely doesn’t reflect well on the business.
Oh how disappointing. I love Cava and used to frequent their west coast locations a lot when I lived there. I even worked at one before so I am aware it can get very busy at times. I’m sure going in person would also give a different result, but ordering from here has been a continuous nightmare. I am not sure what continues to go wrong with this location. There is always an issue. Ordered a pita before, they totally forgot the falafel. Ordering cookies, forget it, you won’t get any. Attempted to order from here last night, it took them an hour to cancel the order and subsequently there were no other vegan options open late night to order because it took so long for them to cancel. Ordered again tonight hoping to finally satiate my cava craving, it took almost 2 hours to get delivered and they completely forgot the dressings I ordered; basically making the meal void because that’s the entire purpose of the flavor profile being what it is. I am so upset I can’t even eat my meal and will have to march to the location in person to get dressings I guess. They always seem to just forget items… every. single. time.
they’re so damn stingy with the portions acting like they come out of their paycheck. there’s no way i should be paying $17 for a bowl when the portions are absurdly small. never purchasing from here anytime soon.
lol! I made the mistake of ordering from this location for my lunch break. I’m 7minutes away and Ubered my food because I cannot leave. It took TWO WHOLE HOURS. For them to ready the food. the delivery guy was patient…The delivery was the short part. He got it to me within 4-5 minutes. The food taste good I had the braised lamb and honey chicken bowl with everything on it but WOW. Never again. This was a horrible experience. I was sick waiting for my food. Overall… after I’ve eaten: CAVA itself is amazing, food is tasty, huge portions, meat and sauce were absolutely delicious! But the service needs improvement. Maybe they are understaffed?! Managment needs to step in somehow.
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