CAVA

Hold onto your forks and knives, foodies, because I'm about to slice into the best takeout experience of my year! Let's talk about Cava, the only place that's managed to make me seriously consider setting up a tent on Boylston Street just to be closer to their kitchen. First off, the staff. Oh, the staff! Imagine a dream team of culinary wizards mixed with the charm of your favorite sitcom characters. They're the kind of people who could probably juggle flaming pizzas while reciting Shakespeare, and still ask how your day was with genuine interest. I half-expected them to magically appear in my kitchen offering to help with the dishes! Now, onto the environment. Stepping into Cava is like walking into a hug from your best friend if your best friend was a building. The ambiance is so welcoming, I'm pretty sure the walls whispered, "Welcome home, hungry traveler!" as I walked in. It's the kind of place where the decor isn't just 'on point' – it's conducting a symphony. And the food – oh, the food! The culinary masterpiece that gracefully danced into my takeout bag was nothing short of a flavor ballet. Each bite was like discovering a new reason to be happy. I'm convinced the chef isn't just a cook, but a flavor wizard who casts delicious spells on unsuspecting ingredients. In conclusion, if you haven't ordered from Cava yet, are you even living? This isn't just a restaurant; it's a life experience wrapped in a takeout bag. Go on, give them a try. Your taste buds will write thank you letters.

Don’t order to-go or takeout. They’ll ignore your customizations or any specifications. They will just make you the standard order and will not provide you with the free pita bread, even when you select it. Nothing is packaged with care, they don’t provide napkins or utensils. Sauce is only available on the side (cannot customize dressing option). I also ordered and paid for a drink, but didn’t see it listed on their store packaging receipt. Maybe the receipt was missing a page 2? Chicken was good though, so I added a star! Was excited about for some fresh salad options in the area, and with 20 dollars a salad, you would take a bit more time and care assembling orders, but not this one. Maybe eating in will be a lot better.

This might become your next favorite lunch place! Everything is delicious and super fresh! They open at 10:45 am and during lunch it's packed, but they have plenty of seats inside. They have loyalty program through their app. Also, definitely try their beverages, buy green harisa and lemon tahini sauces in a bottle and take it home, very tasty!