CAVA Brings Its Mediterranean Bowls to Santana Row in 2027

After years of fan requests, the popular Mediterranean fast-casual chain CAVA has confirmed its first Northern California location will open next year at Santana Row. The restaurant will take space at 3055 Olin Avenue, Suite 1035, marking the chain’s long-awaited arrival in the Bay Area.

CAVA specializes in customizable bowls and pitas built around grains, proteins, vegetables, dips, and dressings in a style often compared to Chipotle. The company currently operates more than 450 restaurants nationwide, with all of its existing California locations concentrated in the southern part of the state. Two additional Bay Area sites closer to San Francisco are also planned, though exact addresses and timelines remain unannounced.

Each new restaurant typically employs 25 to 40 local team members, so the Santana Row opening should create fresh jobs alongside the expanded dining options. The arrival fills a gap that many residents have noted for some time as the brand’s popularity grew elsewhere.

Santana Row already offers a dense mix of shopping and restaurants, making it a logical first foothold for the chain in the region. Once the doors open in 2027, diners will finally be able to grab those well-known Mediterranean bowls without leaving the South Bay.

Source: KRON4