Cava - Irvine

Cava is like the Mediterranean version of chipotle. the basic includes pita brot, rice dishes, salads, and then fill them with various vegetables, toppings and... read more Cava is like the Mediterranean version of chipotle. the basic includes pita brot, rice dishes, salads, and then fill them with various vegetables, toppings and sauces. many of their options are vegan, and they are all clearly marked on the website. sounds promising, but the problem is that everything is loaded with salt! I mean, it's understandable for the plastered toppings (which they have several different types), but the falafel is a more blatant tattoo. they are like small salt bombs. I'm not sure it was just a bad charge, but it kept me from trying it again. they also offer roasted white sweet potatoes and roasted vegetables as options for the main component that might be pale, but if I go to a place that serves Mediterranean food, I want the falafel! to be fair, the sauces were really tasteful, even though they were also high in sodium. I think as long as you don't stack on all beats and sauces and avoid the falafel, you'll have a good experience.

Build their own bowl/pita. everything is marked, so it is easy to order. get the Pita chips and hummus! also I don't eat great meals so the small Pita option is... read more Build their own bowl/pita. everything is marked, so it is easy to order. get the Pita chips and hummus! also I don't eat great meals so the small Pita option is great.

See the sodium, but that beside this place amazing options read more See the sodium, but that beside this place amazing options

I ordered a grain bowl with 2 cups of traditional hummus, 1 cup of red pepper hummus, falafel, tomatoes, onions, fired maize and garlic dressing with one side o... read more I ordered a grain bowl with 2 cups of traditional hummus, 1 cup of red pepper hummus, falafel, tomatoes, onions, fired maize and garlic dressing with one side of mini-pita and an additional side of garlic dressing. I enjoyed my food, although I would do something else the next time. I'll wait for about 30 minutes to pick up next time.

CAVA is similar to Chipotle but with a Mediterranean twist. The menu includes Pita bread, rice dishes, salads, and a variety of vegetables, toppings, and sauces... read more CAVA is similar to Chipotle but with a Mediterranean twist. The menu includes Pita bread, rice dishes, salads, and a variety of vegetables, toppings, and sauces to choose from. They offer many vegan options, clearly marked on their website. However, everything seems to be overly salty. The falafel, in particular, was extremely salty and not enjoyable. They also have roasted sweet potato and roasted vegetables as main component options, but for a Mediterranean restaurant, you would expect good falafel. The sauces were tasty but also high in sodium. If you go easy on the toppings and sauces and steer clear of the falafel, you should have a good dining experience.