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I'd been eyeing Cava on my regular 17th street commute for quite some time. The thought of a new Greek-inspired, Mediterranean cafe in town, definitely piqued my taste buds, as there's not too many of these options in the area. What I didn't realize is the "soft-open" I had already experienced months ago at my local Whole Foods Market .
Located in the refrigerator section next to my regular Organic Cedar's Hummus, I spotted some sleek new products with a black label, bold white font, and signature golden 'V' in the word "Cava". There were Dips like spicy Harissa, Tzatziki, and Organic Traditional Hummus – all vegetarian without any preservatives.
Fast forward to mid summer and enter Cava in Costa Mesa. It's located in a complex on the corner of Raymond St. with brand new construction, including 2 more cafes opening soon. The exterior is comprised of light gray wood and black metal, while the inside is modern industrial with stainless steel, white subway tiles, light woods, and black accents.
Your Next Pint
I AM - ashley creates