The CAVA menu does Mediterranean food the build-your-own way. Instead of a fixed plate, most of the menu is a set of building blocks — bases, proteins, dips, toppings and dressings — that you combine into a bowl or pita shaped around your own taste. If you'd rather not make decisions, there is also a set of chef-curated bowls and pitas with the combinations already worked out. Quick answer: Standard CAVA bowls and pitas generally land in the low-to-mid teens, while combinations built on steak, lamb or specialty proteins can climb considerably higher, in some cases into the $16–$21 range. The menu covers customisable bowls, curated recipes like Chicken + Rice and Steak + Harissa, pitas, dips and pita chips, house-made drinks, a small dessert list and a build-your-own Kids Meal. Exact prices depend on the restaurant, the city and the platform you order through. Below is a tour of the main items showing up across CAVA's menu and location listings at the moment, with ingredients and representative prices for each.
Bowls: The Heart of the CAVA Menu
Bowls are arguably the main event at CAVA. You can assemble your own from scratch or pick one of the chef-curated recipes. Today's line-up spans chicken, steak, lamb and falafel, over greens, grains and seasonal specialty combinations.
| CAVA Menu Item | Description | Representative Price |
|---|---|---|
| Greens + Grains Bowl | Mix and match greens and grains to create a customized bowl. | $13.96–$15.31 |
| Grains Bowl | Choose a grain base such as saffron basmati rice, brown basmati rice, or black lentils. | $13.96–$15.31 |
| Salad Bowl | Build a bowl starting with greens such as romaine, arugula, spinach, Super Greens, or Power Greens. | $13.96–$15.31 |
| Chicken + Rice | Grilled chicken with hummus, tzatziki, pickled onions, cucumber, tomato, feta, and brown rice. | $11.35–$13.96 |
| Greek Salad | Grilled chicken, tzatziki, hummus, feta, tomato and onion, cucumber, olives, greens, and Greek vinaigrette. | $11.35–$15.31 |
| Falafel Crunch | Falafel, roasted vegetables, hummus, Crazy Feta®, slaw, pita crisps, rice, lentils, and fresh toppings. | $11.35–$13.96 |
| Steak + Harissa | Grilled steak with Crazy Feta®, red pepper hummus, vegetables, brown rice, greens, and harissa vinaigrette. | $15.05–$18.51 |
| Harissa Avocado | Harissa honey chicken with Crazy Feta®, hummus, avocado, corn, cucumber, feta, rice, greens, and harissa vinaigrette. | $15.45–$19.99 |
| Spicy Lamb + Sweet Potato | Spicy lamb meatballs, white sweet potato, tzatziki, red pepper hummus, feta, slaw, greens, rice, and tahini Caesar. | $13.70–$18.70 |
| Harissa Chicken Power Bowl | Harissa honey chicken, white sweet potato, Crazy Feta®, hummus, avocado, slaw, fiery broccoli, Power Greens, skhug, and yogurt dill dressing. | $15.45–$21.00 |
| Spicy Lamb + Avocado | Spicy lamb meatballs with avocado, Crazy Feta®, red pepper hummus, vegetables, Super Greens, lentils, and lemon herb tahini. | $16.25–$21.00 |
The chain's official ingredient guide backs up the protein roster behind these dishes: harissa honey chicken, grilled chicken, grilled steak, falafel, spicy lamb meatballs, roasted vegetables and braised lamb.
The 2026 menu launch also brought in — or put the spotlight on — white sweet potatoes, Power Greens, Sumac Slaw, the Spicy Lamb + Sweet Potato Bowl and the Harissa Chicken Power Bowl.
Designing Your Own Bowl
The build-your-own format is one of the most flexible things CAVA offers. Rather than a fixed recipe, you pick a base, a main protein, toppings, dips and a dressing.
| Custom Component | Available Choices |
|---|---|
| Grains | Saffron basmati rice, brown rice, black lentils |
| Greens | Romaine, arugula, spinach, Super Greens, Power Greens |
| Proteins | Grilled chicken, harissa honey chicken, grilled steak, falafel, spicy lamb meatballs, roasted vegetables |
| Dips | Traditional hummus, Crazy Feta®, tzatziki, red pepper hummus, harissa, roasted eggplant dip |
| Toppings | Avocado, pickled onions, tomato + onion, tomato + cucumber, fiery broccoli, fire-roasted corn, pickles, olives, feta, Persian cucumber, Sumac Slaw |
| Dressings | Greek vinaigrette, lemon herb tahini, yogurt dill, skhug, hot harissa vinaigrette, balsamic date vinaigrette |
These bases, proteins, toppings, dips and dressings all appear on CAVA's ingredient list, though what is on hand can vary from restaurant to restaurant.
Pitas and Their Prices
The pita menu is a second route into the same Mediterranean ingredients. As with the bowls, you can build a customised pita or go with a curated recipe.
| Pita Menu Item | Description | Representative Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pita | Build your own pita with your preferred combination of ingredients. | $13.71–$15.31 |
| Greek Chicken | Grilled chicken, tzatziki, tomato and onion, olives, feta, romaine, yogurt dill dressing, and pita. | $13.71–$15.31 |
| Spicy Chicken + Avocado | Harissa honey chicken, Crazy Feta®, avocado, pickles, corn, feta, pickled onions, and harissa vinaigrette. | $18.63–$20.97 |
| Steak + Feta | Grilled steak, Crazy Feta®, red pepper hummus, pickled onions, feta, pickles, romaine, garlic dressing, Greek vinaigrette, and pita. | $17.84–$19.68 |
Current CAVA delivery menus show these three curated pitas sitting alongside the build-your-own Pita option.
Greek Chicken Pita
This one pairs grilled chicken with tzatziki, tomato and onion, olives, feta, romaine and yogurt dill dressing — a traditional Mediterranean flavour profile in handheld form.
Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pita
Built on harissa honey chicken, this pita adds Crazy Feta®, avocado, pickles, corn, feta, pickled onions and harissa vinaigrette. It ranks among the more premium chicken choices on current delivery menus.
Steak + Feta Pita
Here the grilled steak comes with Crazy Feta®, red pepper hummus, pickled onions, feta, pickles, romaine, garlic dressing and Greek vinaigrette.
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Sides, Dips and Pita Chips
A handful of sides can ride along with a bowl or pita — handy when you want extra dip or something crunchy in the meal.
| Side | Description | Representative Price |
|---|---|---|
| Side Hummus | Traditional chickpea hummus made with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. | $4.00–$4.49 |
| Side Tzatziki | Greek yogurt dip with cucumber and dill. | $4.00–$4.49 |
| Side Crazy Feta® | Whipped feta with jalapeño, onion, and olive oil. | $4.86–$5.47 |
| Side Roasted Eggplant | Roasted eggplant blended with lemon, parsley, onion, and garlic. | $4.24–$4.74 |
| Side Red Pepper Hummus | Roasted red peppers blended with chickpeas, tahini, and garlic. | $4.00–$4.49 |
| Side Harissa | Spicy, tomato-forward chili pepper paste. | $4.00–$4.49 |
| Side Pita | Fluffy, chewy pita made with sprouted grains. | $2.64–$3.38 |
| Classic Pita Chips | Crispy pieces made from CAVA's classic pita. | $3.26–$4.00 |
| Harissa BBQ Pita Chips | Pita chips with cayenne and a smoky, slightly sweet spice blend. | $3.26–$4.00 |
The ranges above are a good reminder to check your own CAVA location before ordering. Recent menus, for example, put Side Hummus at around $4.00 in Dallas and Jacksonville but roughly $4.37 in New York, and Side Crazy Feta® runs higher still depending on where you are.
Drinks on Offer
The drinks list mixes beverages made in-house with bottled and packaged options. Several of the house drinks are priced by size and add-ons, so the final figure depends on the options you select.
| Drink | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cucumber Mint Lime | Cooling drink made with fresh lime juice. | Varies by size/add-ons |
| Classic Lemonade | House-made sweet and refreshing lemonade. | Varies by size/add-ons |
| Blueberry Lavender | Blueberry and lavender beverage made with purée. | Varies by size/add-ons |
| Jasmine Green Tea | Iced green tea with light floral notes. | Varies by size/add-ons |
| Strawberry Ginger | Strawberry and raspberry drink with a ginger note. | Varies by size/add-ons |
| Kids Chocolate Milk | Organic 1% chocolate milk. | About $3.14 |
| Kids Apple Juice | Organic apple juice from Honest Kids with no added sugar. | About $3.14 |
| Kids Milk | Organic 1% milk. | About $3.14 |
On current location menus, the house drinks are priced according to the options chosen, while the children's drinks carry their own set prices.
Something Sweet: Desserts
Desserts are a compact corner of the menu, but there are a few sweet ways to finish a bowl or pita.
| Dessert | Description | Representative Price |
|---|---|---|
| Salted Chocolate Oat Cookie | A combination of an oatmeal cookie and salted chocolate chip cookie. | $4.12–$4.37 |
| Greyston Blondie | Soft, almost gooey blondie with a rich texture. | About $3.38 |
| Greyston Brownie | Fudgy, intensely chocolatey brownie. | About $3.38 |
All three desserts appear on recent CAVA location menus, with exact pricing varying between restaurants.
The Kids Meal
Rather than a long traditional children's menu, CAVA offers a single customisable Kids Meal built on smaller portions, where children choose their own components.
| Kids Menu Item | Description | Representative Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Meal | Kid-sized build-your-own meal with half-serving of one main and grain, one dip, one dressing, up to three toppings, pita chips or a small pita, plus a small juice or milk. | About $8.55–$9.53 |
Both the structure and the options of the Kids Meal are confirmed in current CAVA location listings.
The Dishes People Come Back For
Certain dishes show up again and again across current location listings: Chicken + Rice, the Greens + Grains Bowl, the Grains Bowl, Greek Salad, Falafel Crunch, Steak + Harissa and Greek Chicken are all widely listed.
If bold flavour is the goal, the Steak + Harissa and Harissa Avocado combinations lean on spicy sauces and flavourful dips. Vegetarian diners can go with Falafel Crunch or build around plant-based ingredients such as falafel, hummus, lentils, roasted vegetables and greens.
The 2026 menu also gives you choices like Spicy Lamb + Sweet Potato and the Harissa Chicken Power Bowl, both centred on the newly emphasised white sweet potato.
Making It Your Own: Customisation
Customisation is baked into how CAVA works. You choose the grains and greens, add proteins, pick dips, and finish with toppings and dressings.
The official ingredient guide lists saffron basmati rice, brown rice and black lentils on the base side, and romaine, arugula, spinach, Super Greens and Power Greens among the greens. Proteins run to grilled chicken, harissa honey chicken, grilled steak, falafel, spicy lamb meatballs and roasted vegetables.
For extra flavour, dips include traditional hummus, tzatziki, Crazy Feta®, red pepper hummus, harissa and roasted eggplant, while toppings range across avocado, feta, olives, pickled onions, cucumber, corn, broccoli and Sumac Slaw.
Dietary and Allergen Notes
CAVA publishes official nutrition and allergen information for its menu. Some ingredients are specifically flagged as vegan or vegetarian, while other items contain ingredients such as milk, wheat, soy or sesame.
Allergy sufferers should take particular care: CAVA states that its kitchens share preparation areas, so it cannot guarantee any menu item is completely allergen-free. If you have a food allergy, tell the restaurant before you order.
Why Prices Change From Place to Place
No two CAVA restaurants price identically. Recent delivery listings show the same dishes at different prices in cities such as Dallas, New York, Boston, Florida and Washington, D.C.
A standard bowl, for instance, might sit at around $14 in one market, while premium dishes such as Steak + Harissa, Harissa Avocado or Spicy Chicken + Avocado can approach or pass $18. Prices on delivery platforms can also differ from what you'd pay in store.
To get the most accurate prices, select your local restaurant before placing an order.
Catering for Groups
CAVA caters for larger groups too. According to the official catering information, its Group Bowl Bar serves 10 people and comes with a main protein, two bases, vegetables, an additional grain, two dips, six toppings, two dressings and side pitas.
Catering is curated separately from the regular restaurant menu, so not every individual menu item is necessarily available for group orders. Separate catering ordering and nutrition information is provided.
Final Thoughts
CAVA's menu is a flexible Mediterranean experience built around bowls, pitas, fresh vegetables, grains, proteins, dips and flavourful dressings. Familiar picks such as Chicken + Rice and Greek Salad sit next to specialty dishes like Steak + Harissa, Falafel Crunch, Spicy Lamb + Sweet Potato and the Harissa Chicken Power Bowl.
If prices are what you're hunting for, the key point is that they vary by location. Standard bowls and pitas generally sit in the low-to-mid teens, while premium steak, lamb, chicken and specialty combinations cost more. The customisable format also lets you build a meal around your preferred proteins, vegetables, grains, dips and dressings.
Because CAVA updates its menu and local prices regularly, checking the restaurant you've selected before ordering is the surest way to confirm the latest dishes, items and prices.
Frequently asked questions
What's on the CAVA menu?
Customisable bowls and pitas, chef-curated bowls, Mediterranean proteins, grains, greens, dips, toppings, dressings, sides, drinks, desserts and a Kids Meal.
How much should I expect to pay for a CAVA bowl?
Standard bowls are commonly listed around $11–$15. Premium bowls featuring steak, lamb or specialty ingredients can run approximately $16–$21, depending on location.
Which CAVA items are the most popular?
Frequently listed choices include Chicken + Rice, the Greens + Grains Bowl, Greek Salad, Falafel Crunch, Steak + Harissa, Greek Chicken and the Harissa Chicken Power Bowl.
Is there a kids menu at CAVA?
Yes. The customisable Kids Meal includes a smaller serving of a main and grain, one dip, one dressing, up to three toppings, a pita or pita chips, and a small drink.
Does every location charge the same prices?
No. Prices vary by restaurant, city, ordering platform and the options you select — compare current listings from place to place and you will see the gaps for yourself.