CAVA Nutrition Facts
CAVA specializes in customizable Mediterranean bowls, pitas, and salads featuring dips, proteins, grains, and greens inspired by Greek, Lebanese, and other regional flavors. Build-your-own bowls let diners layer Supergreens or black lentils bases with grilled chicken (250 calories, 28g protein), braised lamb (210 calories, 24g protein), or harissa honey chicken (260 calories, 26g protein), then add tzatziki (35 calories, 2g protein) and low-cal veggies like tomato + cucumber.[CAVA Nutrition PDF][Cheat Day Design Breakdown]
The single best macro-friendly order is a Supergreens base with grilled chicken, tzatziki, tomato + cucumber, and pickled onions—keeps calories under 450 while delivering 30g+ protein from the lean chicken and voluminous low-cal greens for satiety without carb overload. For highest protein, double grilled chicken hits 56g as seen in optimized builds.[Cheat Day Design] Watch out for the pita wrap, which adds 320 calories from carbs alone and turns a solid bowl into a 900+ calorie meal.
Best Macro Pick
Supergreens base with grilled chicken, tzatziki, tomato + cucumber, and pickled onions (~430 calories, ~38g protein).
Watch Out For
Pita wrap (320 calories, mostly carbs).