Cava restaurant

This CAVA location in downtown Boston is part of the Mediterranean chain that traces its roots to a single restaurant in Rockville, Maryland. The fast-casual format lets diners assemble grain bowls, salads and pitas from a lineup of proteins, vegetables, dips and spreads. The company describes its restaurants as chef-casual, focused on bold, craveable meals and exceptional guest experiences for eaters across the country.

Beyond its restaurants, CAVA developed a line of chef-crafted dips and spreads sold at more than 250 Whole Foods Market locations and specialty grocery stores. In 2018 it joined with Zoe’s Kitchen, combining two Mediterranean-inspired brands, and it later converted many of those restaurants to the CAVA name. The chain has since grown into a national brand with hundreds of locations.

What to Know

• The restaurant is listed in the casual dining and takeout category by the Downtown Boston Alliance.
• Orders can be placed ahead through the CAVA app and website for pickup.
• CAVA became a publicly traded company in 2023.