Michigan Is Getting It’s First Cava Restaurant

The food scene in Michigan is honestly one of the best in the country when you get a chance to see all the state has to offer. There are tons of different cultures and cuisines present within the Mitten state but of course, Detroit is known for giving the world some delicacies like Better Made, Faygo, and Detroit style pizza.

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Even though there are tons of great mom-and-pop, local, and unique restaurants to try, the chain restaurants will always find space and will always have business. I love that this is the case as this gives tons of variety and choice to someone who may be hungry. It also means you get to try many different items that you may not have tried if it wasn't available to you.

With so many different food choices sometimes, it can be hard, but it also makes it easier for you to have something different all the time. We have all been stuck in the battle of whether Qdoba, Chipotle, or Moe's is the best Mexican grill. I will say, they all have their advantages but if I have my choice, it would probably be Moe's. What if I told you that all of these places have a mediterranean cousin?

Cava Is Opening It's First Michigan Location

Cava, a fast-paced Mediterranean restaurant that works very similarly to the Mexican grill options listed above. They are known for their customizable bowls and pitas but also their specialty dips and hummus. Cava has finally announced that they will be moving into the state of Michigan.

Cava will be opening their first location in the Mitten at 636 Woodward Ave., next to Shake Shack and steps from Campus Martius Park in Detroit. They haven't announced when that location is expected to open but it is confirmed to be coming as construction has already started for the renovations.

Cava's menu pays homage to Mediterranean fare and traditions such as big Sunday lunches the friends grew up with that included “slow-roasted lamb, lemony potatoes, lots of olives and bowls of tzatziki.”

With Cava’s customizable bowls, you can choose from greens like arugula, spinach and super greens or grains like saffron basmati rice paired with proteins, a wide variety of vegetables, sauces and dressings. Proteins to choose from include chicken, steak, falafel and its spicy lamb meatballs.