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Is CAVA the best chain ‘build a bowl’ restaurant?
Posted on 8/18/26 at 8:16 pm
Posted on 8/18/26 at 8:16 pm
I’m having a hard time thinking of one better.
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Posted on 8/18/26 at 8:20 pm to weagle1999
I still prefer the taste of Chipotle, but they have let their service standards slip. Restaurant is always a total mess.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 8:42 pm to TheWalrus
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Chipotle
I am also a fan and eat there frequently.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 9:34 pm to weagle1999
I agree! Cava is consistently good & fresh. Easy pick over Chipotle. Cava has more options & just more interesting.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 9:40 pm to weagle1999
Cava has more options and just tastes better
Posted on 8/18/26 at 10:04 pm to weagle1999
I’ve never heard of Cava. That place looks great though. I need to try it out.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 7:52 am to weagle1999
I haven't had Chipotle recently but I love Cava. I usually get the wraps. They always taste fresh AF.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 8:09 am to weagle1999
Cava is up there for me.
Might get some flack for this, but I really like Salad Station. I get to make the bowl exactly how I want it instead of someone else putting it together. The Greek flavors at Cava are better, but I end up at Salad Station more often.
Might get some flack for this, but I really like Salad Station. I get to make the bowl exactly how I want it instead of someone else putting it together. The Greek flavors at Cava are better, but I end up at Salad Station more often.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 8:21 am to weagle1999
Cabo Bob’s or The Kebab Shop if you’re in a big city in Texas.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 8:48 am to weagle1999
Mmmm $18 corporate slop bowl
Posted on 8/19/26 at 8:52 am to Ryan3232
quote:
Might get some flack for this, but I really like Salad Station. I get to make the bowl exactly how I want it instead of someone else putting it together. The Greek flavors at Cava are better, but I end up at Salad Station more often.
I like Salad Station, but it gets expensive. If we're talking salad bars, the one at Whole Foods is really good (also gets expensive).
Been eating Cava a decent amount lately. It's one of the places where all my crew likes and doesn't complain.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 9:30 am to SidetrackSilvera
They don’t wear ties any more
Posted on 8/19/26 at 9:49 am to BMoney
quote:I think it's still cheaper than Cava. Unless you are absolutely loading the bowl, which is possible and I have done that.
I like Salad Station, but it gets expensive.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 10:04 am to weagle1999
Red Bowl is a good chain.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 10:22 am to Ryan3232
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I like Salad Station, but it gets expensive.
I think it's still cheaper than Cava. Unless you are absolutely loading the bowl, which is possible and I have done that.
I load that Cava bowl up. Power greens, black lentils, chicken, hummus, tzatziki, feta, corn, pickled onions, tomato/cucumber, kalamata olives are just some of the things I put on, and it's $10.65. I've been pleased with the amount of chicken they add to the bowl, which makes it more than worth it, IMO.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 11:09 am to BMoney
quote:Yeah I meant the salad station bowl is seemingly cheaper unless you load it up.
I load that Cava bowl up. Power greens, black lentils, chicken, hummus, tzatziki, feta, corn, pickled onions, tomato/cucumber, kalamata olives are just some of the things I put on, and it's $10.65. I've been pleased with the amount of chicken they add to the bowl, which makes it more than worth it, IMO.
My memory of Cava was that it was like $12-$14 for a standard bowl, but It's been several months.
$10.65 is not bad and about what I pay at Salad Station. $10 for lunch is the cheaper standard now.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 12:46 pm to Ryan3232
Nothing wrong with Cava. I like to the pita as well. Its just mess to try and eat it.
I used to enjoy getting a 1/4 muffuletta with a single trip salad at Jason's deli to go. Man I could pack that rectangle bowl with some stuff.
I used to enjoy getting a 1/4 muffuletta with a single trip salad at Jason's deli to go. Man I could pack that rectangle bowl with some stuff.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 1:24 pm to weagle1999
CAVA is better than Chipotle who I partially blame for the ballooning of the population (along with similar concepts).
“Hey, this is fresh and naturally raised …it’s healthy!”
(Let’s not highlight the 1,500 calories per serving)
“Hey, this is fresh and naturally raised …it’s healthy!”
(Let’s not highlight the 1,500 calories per serving)
Posted on 8/19/26 at 1:29 pm to jp4lsu
quote:This brings back memories. Haven't been to Jason's Deli in quite a long time.
I used to enjoy getting a 1/4 muffuletta with a single trip salad at Jason's deli to go. Man I could pack that rectangle bowl with some stuff.
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