CAVA Opens Second Michigan Spot in Downtown Detroit

A new CAVA site will start serving customers at 636 Woodward Avenue in Detroit on Friday, September 26. This marks the chain's first venture into Detroit, with a 3,000-square-foot space ready to welcome diners, as per Yahoo.

The Detroit site features dine-in seating, as well as quick pickup spots for online orders. Diners may mix and match ingredients for bowls and pitas, creating up to 17 billion different meal options. Just this month, they added chicken shawarma to their menu.

"We were delighted by the way the Canton community embraced our first Michigan restaurant this summer," said Jeff Gaul, Chief Development Officer of CAVA. "As we grow across the Midwest, we're excited to welcome Detroit to our table to experience the bold flavors of our high-quality meals and Mediterranean hospitality while living out our mission to bring heart, health, and humanity to food."

With 400 sites across 28 states and Washington, D.C., CAVA aims to reach 1,000 spots within seven years. Their push into Michigan shows their commitment to Midwest growth.

The site kicked off with a Community Day on September 24. This event backed Food Rescue US - Detroit, with CAVA matching local gifts up to $1,000. Such matching efforts have topped $1 million in hunger relief since 2019.

Staff training meals went straight to local groups instead of waste bins. This smart practice started nationwide in fall 2023 as CAVA opened more sites.

The site will run with 25 to 40 staff members. Each gets perks like paid leave, health care, early wages, free food, and mental wellness support.

Doors will open from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day. More Michigan sites are in the works for this year.