CAVA
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I ordered door dash and did not get glutened. I am a celiac very sensitive to cross contamination and in general food delivery makes me nervous. I ordered their steak salad which was good. I believe I ordered from the Plano TX location. The website has a allergy and nutuition guide but nothing on the menu.
For the Richardson location,
I’ve ordered from here a few times. The first time there was a small piece of pita chip in it. The second and third, I was fine.
This last time, I found about 3 long pieces of pita chips in it.
I would not eat here.
The man I had making my bowl was SO helpful when I told him I had a gluten allergy. He happily changed his gloves when I asked and he made sure he was the only one to touch my bowl. Although none of the items are marked GF. Also, I ended up getting glutened here despite the nice man’s effort.
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**High cross contamination risk. I have eaten here only a couple of times, but I did pickup each time. Yesterday I decided to go inside and get my food through the regular line. I was with my coworkers who really wanted to eat there or I would have left after what I saw. I watched as the ladies working the line scooped things directly onto pitas, touching them with the spoon multiple times. Also, as the pitas moved down the line, the edge rolled over the top of the food containers that were right next to the board. This would prob be ok for people who are strictly gluten sensitive, but for anyone with Celiac, it could pose a huge issue. I asked the first girl to change her gloves and please grab me a different bowl (she had already grabbed one before I was able to ask her to change the gloves). She gave me attitude and was not happy about me asking her to change them. Everyone one else also changed their gloves for me as I went through the line, but I couldn’t stop noticing many points of potential cross contamination. Will not eat there again for sure.
Flower Mound location review!! The signage is very visible and clearly states what items are gluten free. You do have to be specific when you begin your order as the staff does not always understand they need to change their gloves before starting your Cava bowl. The food is excellent!
Great food. Greek/Mediterranean-style bowls/salads. Their serving style is a create-your-own bowl, similar to Chipotle. Most of their menu is already GF (except falafel, tabbouleh, pita/pita chips, and desserts). They have an allergen page on their website that is very helpful as well.
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Food is delicious. I chose all GF options and still had a reaction.
I had a chicken bowl. It tasted good, and I didn’t have a reaction. Staff was helpful. I will go back. Nice indoor or outdoor seating.
Horrible experience. Their downloaded menu states items are “certified gluten free”. Made a bowl with said items and got glutened really bad. Thought I’d give Cava a shot after I was glutened before and had an allergic reaction. Not allergy friendly.
I go to Cava at least 3 times a week. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable. Yes there is pita but it is often kept separate and if you ask the employees they are more than willing to change their gloves! I have been eating here for two years and haven’t gotten sick once!
Always ask for a glove change (here and everywhere). Lots of salad/bowl options. I love the spicy lamb meatballs - not too often you find meat-only meatballs! It’s worth the up charge. Also don’t miss adding the little pickles, Kalamata olives, and tzatziki on top!
