CAVA is a build your own Mediterranean fast-casual chain. You pick a base, a protein, dips, toppings, and a dressing, and the team layers it into a bowl or wraps it in a warm pita. On third-party delivery, most bowls and pitas land between about $15.93 and $25.28, and a build-your-own Salad Bowl starts near $10.97. Sides, dips, and drinks run roughly $2.75 to $5.35.
This guide breaks down the full CAVA menu by category: bowls, pitas, sides and dips, kids meals, drinks, and desserts. It also covers nutrition, allergens, ordering, rewards, and catering. All prices here come from CAVA’s national listing on DoorDash (a third-party delivery channel), checked on September 11, 2026. Delivery prices are usually higher than in-store or pickup prices, so treat these as a delivery snapshot, not the in store total.
CAVA Menu Prices at a Glance
Here is a fast snapshot of what CAVA is and how its menu is priced. The dollar figures below reflect delivery pricing from CAVA’s national DoorDash listing on September 11, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
| Restaurant | CAVA (Mediterranean fast casual) |
| Service type | Counter service, build-your-own line, pickup and delivery |
| Signature items | Bowls, pitas, house-made dips, and dressings |
| Typical bowl/pita price (delivery) | $15.93 to $25.28 |
| Cheapest build-your-own base | Salad Bowl, about $10.97 |
| Menu verified | September 11, 2026 |
| Price source and channel | DoorDash national listing (third-party delivery) |
| Official website | cava.com |
| Online ordering | CAVA app, cava.com, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub |
| Nutrition info | Published on cava.com |
How CAVA Pricing Works
CAVA does not post one national price for every item. Prices change by location, and delivery apps add their own markup on top. Because of that, the tables in this guide all use a single channel: CAVA’s national menu on DoorDash. That keeps every number consistent and comparable.
Expect to pay less in the restaurant or for pickup than you see here. On CAVA’s own recent earnings notes, a share of sales comes from third-party delivery, which carries higher menu prices than the in-store line. If you want the lowest price, order in the app for pickup instead of through a delivery service.
Prices and availability may vary by location. Delivery prices may be higher than pickup prices. Tax, add ons, and fees may cost extra. Check your nearest CAVA for the latest local menu.
CAVA Bowls
Bowls are the core of the CAVA menu. Each one starts with a base of greens, grains, or lentils, then adds a protein, dips, fresh toppings, and a dressing. You can order a chef-curated combo or build your own from scratch. Calories swing widely with the build, from light salad bowls to loaded grain bowls, so the app’s calculator is useful if you track macros.
Chef-Curated Bowls
These are ready-made combinations CAVA’s chefs designed for balanced flavor. They cover a range of proteins: grilled chicken, harissa honey chicken, chicken shawarma, steak, spicy lamb meatballs, falafel, and glazed salmon. Salmon bowls sit at the top of the price range. The build-your-own Salad Bowl is the cheapest starting point.
Source note: Prices from CAVA’s national menu on DoorDash, a third-party delivery channel. Checked September 11, 2026. Delivery prices run higher than in-store.
| Bowl | What’s Inside | Price |
| Chicken + Rice | Grilled chicken, hummus, tzatziki, pickled onions, tomato + onion, cucumber, feta, arugula, brown rice, Greek vinaigrette | $15.93 |
| Greek Salad | Grilled chicken, tzatziki, hummus, feta, tomato + onion, cucumber, olives, romaine, arugula, Greek vinaigrette | $15.93 |
| Falafel Crunch | Falafel and roasted veggies, hummus, Crazy Feta, cucumber, cabbage slaw, romaine, pickled onions, pita crisps, rice, lentils, skhug | $15.93 |
| Steak + Harissa | Grilled steak, Crazy Feta, red pepper hummus, tomato + onion, cucumber, feta, cabbage slaw, brown rice, Super Greens, harissa vinaigrette | $20.79 |
| Strawberry Steak Salad | Grilled steak, hummus, red pepper hummus, fire-roasted corn, pickled onions, feta, Power Greens, strawberry sesame dressing | $20.79 |
| Harissa Avocado | Harissa honey chicken, Crazy Feta, hummus, avocado, corn, cucumber, feta, pickled onions, basmati rice, Super Greens, harissa vinaigrette | $21.96 |
| Spicy Lamb + Avocado | Spicy lamb meatballs, avocado, Crazy Feta, red pepper hummus, pickled onions, cucumber, tomato + onion, Super Greens, lentils, lemon herb tahini | $23.06 |
| Salmon + Strawberry Sesame | Glazed salmon, tzatziki, red pepper hummus, cucumber, feta, tomato + onion, sumac slaw, brown rice, spinach, strawberry sesame dressing | $21.65 |
| Salmon + Yogurt Dill | Glazed salmon, Crazy Feta, hummus, corn, tomato + onion, cucumber, rice, arugula, yogurt dill dressing | $21.65 |
| Pomegranate Glazed Salmon | Glazed salmon, Crazy Feta, hummus, avocado, pickled onions, tomato + cucumber, fiery broccoli, saffron basmati rice, Greek vinaigrette | $25.28 |
Build Your Own Bowl
Prefer to design your own meal? Start with a base, then stack proteins, dips, unlimited veggie toppings, and a free dressing. On DoorDash, the build-your-own Salad Bowl starts at about $10.97, and prices climb as you add premium proteins like steak or salmon. The steps below show how a bowl comes together.
● Pick a base: Super Greens, arugula, other greens, saffron basmati rice, brown rice, or black lentils.
● Add a protein: grilled chicken, harissa honey chicken, chicken shawarma, grilled steak, spicy lamb meatballs, falafel, roasted vegetables, or glazed salmon.
● Choose dips and spreads: hummus, red pepper hummus, tzatziki, Crazy Feta, harissa, roasted eggplant, and more.
● Load up toppings: avocado, corn, cucumber, tomato + onion, pickled onions, cabbage slaw, feta, olives, fiery broccoli, pickles, and pita crisps.
● Finish with a dressing: Greek vinaigrette, lemon herb tahini, harissa, yogurt dill, skhug, garlic, or strawberry sesame.
Chicken Shawarma joined the lineup as a newer roasted, thin-shaved protein you can add to any bowl or pita. It debuted across CAVA restaurants on September 8, 2025.
CAVA Pitas
Pitas use the same proteins, dips, and toppings as the bowls, but wrapped in warm, sprouted-grain flatbread. They travel well, which makes them a solid grab-and-go pick. On DoorDash, a build-your-own pita and the chicken pitas start around $15.93, while steak and spicy chicken versions cost more.
Source note: Prices from CAVA’s national menu on DoorDash, checked September 11, 2026. Third-party delivery pricing.
| Pita | What’s Inside | Price |
| Build-Your-Own Pita | Warm sprouted-grain pita filled with your choice of base, protein, dips, toppings, and dressing | $15.93 |
| Greek Chicken | Grilled chicken, tzatziki, tomato + onion, olives, feta, romaine, yogurt dill dressing | $15.93 |
| Steak + Feta | Grilled steak, Crazy Feta, red pepper hummus, pickled onions, feta, pickles, romaine, garlic dressing, Greek vinaigrette | $20.79 |
| Spicy Chicken + Avocado | Harissa honey chicken, Crazy Feta, avocado, pickles, corn, feta, pickled onions, harissa vinaigrette | $21.96 |
Sides and Dips
CAVA’s dips are made in-house, and several double as sides you can order on their own. A side pita is the cheapest add-on at about $3.38 on delivery, and Crazy Feta is the priciest single dip. These pair well with pita chips for sharing.
Source note: Prices from CAVA’s national menu on DoorDash, checked September 11, 2026. Third-party delivery pricing.
| Side or Dip | Description | Price |
| Side Pita | Warm, chewy sprouted-grain pita | $3.38 |
| Classic Pita Chips | House pita cut and fried for dipping | $3.87 |
| Harissa BBQ Pita Chips | Pita chips with cayenne, spices, and a smoky-sweet kick | $3.87 |
| Side Hummus | Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic | $4.37 |
| Side Red Pepper Hummus | Hummus blended with roasted red peppers | $4.37 |
| Side Tzatziki | Greek yogurt, cucumber, and dill | $4.37 |
| Side Harissa | Spicy, tomato-forward pepper sauce | $4.37 |
| Side Roasted Eggplant | Roasted eggplant with lemon, parsley, and garlic | $4.61 |
| Side Crazy Feta | Feta whipped with jalapeño and olive oil | $5.35 |
Kids Meal
The kids meal is a smaller build-your-own plate. It comes with a half-serving of one main plus a grain, one dip, one dressing, and up to three toppings. Kids also pick classic pita chips or a quarter side pita, plus a small juice or milk. On DoorDash it runs about $10.15.
Source note: Price from CAVA’s national menu on DoorDash, checked September 11, 2026. Third-party delivery pricing.
| Item | What’s Included | Price |
| Kids Meal | Half-serving main + grain, one dip, one dressing, up to three toppings, pita chips or 1/4 pita, and a small juice or milk | $10.15 |
Drinks
CAVA makes several of its juices and teas in-house, like Cucumber Mint Lime and Blueberry Lavender. There are also bottled options such as Spindrift and Open Water. On delivery, house drinks and teas cost about $4.24 to $4.37.
Source note: Prices from CAVA’s national menu on DoorDash, checked September 11, 2026. Third-party delivery pricing.
| Drink | Description | Price |
| Cucumber Mint Lime | House-made, sweet and cooling with fresh lime | $4.37 |
| Blueberry Lavender | House-made blueberry and lavender purée | $4.37 |
| Strawberry Ginger | Strawberry and raspberry with a hint of ginger | $4.37 |
| Classic Lemonade | Sweet, refreshing, made in-house | $4.37 |
| Jasmine Green Tea | Iced green tea with light floral notes | $4.37 |
| Unsweet Tea | Unsweetened iced black tea | $4.37 |
| Spindrift Lemon | Sparkling lemon water | $4.24 |
| Spindrift Half Tea & Half Lemon | Sparkling half tea, half lemon | $4.24 |
| Open Water Still | Still bottled water | $4.24 |
| Open Water Sparkling | Sparkling bottled water | $4.24 |
Desserts
Dessert is a short list of cookies and bars. The blondie and brownie come from Greyston Bakery. On DoorDash, these run about $3.87 to $4.49. A few reviewers note the portions are small, so set expectations.
Source note: Prices from CAVA’s national menu on DoorDash, checked September 11, 2026. Third-party delivery pricing.
| Dessert | Description | Price |
| Salted Chocolate Oat Cookie | Oatmeal cookie meets salted chocolate chip | $4.49 |
| Greyston Blondie | Soft, almost gooey blondie | $3.87 |
| Greyston Brownie | Fudgy, gooey chocolate brownie | $3.87 |
Nutrition and Calories
CAVA publishes full nutrition information on its website and in the app, and the app has a calculator that updates as you build a bowl. Because meals are customizable, calories vary a lot. A light salad bowl can land well under 500 calories, while a loaded grain bowl with premium proteins and dips can climb much higher.
The best way to check exact numbers is CAVA’s own nutrition page or the app calculator before you order, since your toppings and dressing change the total. Use these tools rather than relying on estimates, since a single dip or a scoop of avocado shifts the count.
Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free Options
CAVA is flexible for special diets because you control every layer. Vegetarians and vegans have plenty to work with, and gluten-free eaters can skip the pita and pita crisps.
● Vegan proteins include falafel and roasted vegetables. Vegan dips and spreads include hummus, red pepper hummus, and harissa.
● Vegetarian builds can add feta, tzatziki, or Crazy Feta on top of the vegan options.
● Gluten-free bowls skip the pita and pita crisps; the bases, proteins, dips, and dressings are otherwise built to order.
CAVA notes on its own site that it cannot guarantee any item is fully free of allergens, since kitchens handle many ingredients in one space. If you have celiac disease or a severe allergy, tell the staff and check the official allergen guide first.
Allergen Guidance
Common allergens across the CAVA menu include wheat (pita and some grains), dairy (feta, tzatziki, Crazy Feta, yogurt dressings), sesame (tahini in hummus and harissa), and others depending on your build. Cross-contact is possible because dips, proteins, and toppings share prep space.
CAVA states plainly that it cannot promise its ingredients are 100% free of allergens or animal products. Anyone with a serious allergy should review the official allergen guide at cava.com and speak with a team member before ordering.
How to Order CAVA
You can order CAVA several ways, and the channel you pick affects your price. In-store and pickup through the app are usually the cheapest. Delivery apps add a markup.
● In person at the build-your-own line.
● On the CAVA app (iOS and Android) for pickup or delivery, with rewards points on eligible orders.
● On cava.com for pickup or delivery.
● Through third-party delivery on DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub, at higher menu prices.
Ordering in the app lets you customize each layer, set a pickup time, save favorites, and reorder fast. It also earns rewards points, which delivery apps do not.
CAVA Rewards
CAVA Rewards is free and tracks points in the app or on the website. At the base Sea tier, you earn 10 points per dollar on restaurant orders. The higher Sand and Sun tiers earn 11 and 12 points per dollar, according to The Points Guy.
Rewards start at 500 points for a drink, pita chips, avocado, or side pita. A dessert or chips and sauce is 700 points. A kids meal or half off a bowl or pita is 1,200 points, and a full bowl or pita is 2,100 points, per Nation’s Restaurant News. Points on third-party delivery orders do not count, so order through CAVA’s own channels to earn.
Catering and Family Meals
CAVA caters office lunches, meetings, and gatherings, built around a Group Bowl Bar that serves about 10 people per station. You can also order pita packs, curated trays, and chip-and-dip platters. Catering has a minimum order and is placed through the app, cava.com, or your local restaurant.
Catering orders earn 10 rewards points per dollar across all tiers, though rewards cannot be redeemed on catering. For exact catering prices and package options, check cava.com, since these vary and are set separately from the everyday menu.
A Short History of CAVA
CAVA started in 2006 as a full-service restaurant called Cava Mezze in Rockville, Maryland, opened by childhood friends Ted Xenohristos, Ike Grigoropoulos, and Dimitri Moshovitis. In 2010, Brett Schulman joined as CEO, and the team launched the fast-casual, assembly-line format the brand is known for today.
In 2018, CAVA bought Zoës Kitchen for $300 million and converted many of those locations. The company went public on the New York Stock Exchange on June 15, 2023, under the ticker CAVA. By the close of its fiscal second quarter (ended July 12, 2026), CAVA reported 476 restaurants systemwide, and it has said it is aiming for 1,000 locations by 2032.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a CAVA bowl cost?
On CAVA’s national DoorDash listing checked September 11, 2026, most bowls cost about $15.93 to $25.28, with salmon bowls at the top. A build-your-own Salad Bowl starts near $10.97. These are third-party delivery prices, which run higher than in-store or pickup, so your in-restaurant total will usually be lower.
Is CAVA cheaper in-store than on delivery?
Yes, in most cases. Delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub add a markup to the menu, so the same bowl costs more on delivery than in the restaurant or through app pickup. To pay the least, order in the CAVA app for pickup, which also earns rewards points.
What is the cheapest thing on the CAVA menu?
A side pita is the lowest-priced food item, about $3.38 on DoorDash. Classic pita chips are around $3.87. For a full meal, the build-your-own Salad Bowl base starts near $10.97 on delivery. In-store prices for these items are typically lower.
Does CAVA have vegan options?
Yes. Falafel and roasted vegetables are vegan proteins, and hummus, red pepper hummus, and harissa are vegan dips. You can build a fully vegan bowl by choosing a greens or grains base, a vegan protein, vegan dips, plenty of veggie toppings, and a vegan dressing.
Is CAVA gluten-free?
Bowls can be gluten-free if you leave out the pita and pita crisps. The bases, proteins, dips, and dressings are built to order. CAVA cannot guarantee zero cross-contact, so if you have celiac disease, tell the staff and check the official allergen guide at cava.com before ordering.
What is Chicken Shawarma at CAVA?
Chicken Shawarma is a roasted, thin-shaved, all-white-meat chicken protein marinated in a spice blend. It joined CAVA restaurants nationwide on September 8, 2025, and can be added to any build-your-own bowl or pita, or ordered in chef-curated shawarma items.
How does CAVA Rewards work?
CAVA Rewards is free and earns 10 points per dollar at the base Sea tier, with 11 and 12 points at the Sand and Sun tiers. Rewards start at 500 points for small items and reach 2,100 points for a full bowl or pita. Third-party delivery orders do not earn points.
Where can I find CAVA nutrition information?
CAVA publishes full nutrition details on cava.com and in its app, which has a calculator that updates as you build a meal. Because bowls are fully customizable, calories vary widely, so check the calculator for your exact build rather than relying on a general estimate.
Does CAVA offer catering?
Yes. CAVA caters through a Group Bowl Bar that serves about 10 people per station, plus pita packs, curated trays, and chip-and-dip platters. Catering has an order minimum and is placed through the app, cava.com, or your local restaurant. Prices vary, so confirm on cava.com.
How many CAVA locations are there?
CAVA reported 476 restaurants systemwide at the end of its fiscal second quarter (ended July 12, 2026), across 26 states and Washington, D.C. The company continues to open new restaurants and has set a goal of 1,000 locations by 2032.
Is CAVA healthy?
It can be, depending on how you build your meal. A greens base with a lean protein, fresh vegetable toppings, and a lighter dressing makes a balanced Mediterranean-style meal. Loading up on premium dips, avocado, and rich dressings adds calories, so the app’s calculator helps you keep track.
What are CAVA’s most popular items?
CAVA does not publish an official ranking, so treat any single ‘most popular’ claim with caution. Notable, frequently featured options include the Chicken + Rice Bowl, the Harissa Avocado Bowl, the Falafel Crunch Bowl, and the house-made dips like hummus and Crazy Feta.
Conclusion
The CAVA menu gives you a fast, flexible Mediterranean meal you build yourself. On delivery, most bowls and pitas run about $15.93 to $25.28, with cheaper builds starting near $10.97, and sides and drinks in the low single digits. For the best price, order in the app for pickup, use rewards points, and check cava.com for the exact prices and nutrition at your local restaurant.
