What is "CAVA" on my bank statement?
CAVA is a legitimate charge from the CAVA restaurant chain for food or catering purchases.
Merchant: CAVA | Category: Food Delivery
What Is This Charge?
A charge from CAVA reflects a purchase at the CAVA restaurant chain for a meal, catering order, or online pickup order. CAVA was founded in 2006, and it operates more than 300 locations across the United States. CAVA is a fast-casual restaurant brand that serves Mediterranean-style bowls, pitas, salads, and sides. A card charge from CAVA is usually legitimate when you or someone in your household bought food there.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears after you pay in person at a CAVA restaurant, place an order through the CAVA app, or complete a pickup order online. It can also appear after a catering purchase for an office lunch, event, or group meal. Some statements show the charge a day or two after the purchase because the card network posts the final transaction later. If you tipped on the card terminal, the posted amount can be higher than the first authorization amount.
Typical Charge Amounts
Most CAVA purchases fall between $10 and $18 for one meal bowl, pita, or salad. A two-person order often lands between $22 and $35, especially if you add drinks, sides, or premium proteins. Catering orders can be much larger and often start around $50 to $100 for small group orders. A temporary card authorization may show as $1.00, $5.00, or a pre-tip hold before the final amount posts.
Common Variations
CAVA CAVA RESTAURANT CAVA * CAVA [CITY/STATE] CAVA #1234 CAVA RESTAURANT #1234 CAVA *WASHINGTON DC CAVA *ALEXANDRIA VA
Is This Charge Legitimate?
Check whether you or anyone with access to your card bought food, placed a pickup order, or ordered catering from CAVA. Compare the posted amount with your receipt, email confirmation, or the CAVA app order history. You can review order details in the CAVA app or on the official website at https://cava.com. If you still do not recognize the charge, call the merchant using the number on your receipt or contact your bank using the number on the back of your card.
How to Dispute or Cancel
1. First, look for a receipt, app order, or catering confirmation that matches the date and amount. 2. Second, contact CAVA customer support through the official website at https://cava.com and ask for the order record. 3. Third, if the charge is wrong, request a refund or correction from the merchant and keep the case number. 4. Fourth, if the merchant cannot resolve it, file a card dispute with your bank right away and mention the exact posted amount, date, and descriptor. 5. If the charge is for a canceled order, ask whether the merchant issued a reversal or only a pending authorization release. 6. CAVA restaurant purchases usually do not have a subscription to cancel, but catering or app account issues can still be corrected through merchant support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my CAVA charge show as CAVA *WASHINGTON DC?
That descriptor usually means the purchase was processed by a specific CAVA location in Washington, DC. Merchants often add the city and state to the statement line so the bank can identify the store that ran the card. The charge is usually legitimate if you bought food there, ordered pickup, or placed a catering order tied to that location.
How do I cancel my CAVA subscription?
CAVA is a restaurant, so it usually does not have a standard subscription to cancel. If you enrolled in an app-based account, catering program, or promotional service, sign in to the CAVA app or website and check order settings, saved payment methods, and active orders. If you need help, contact CAVA support through https://cava.com and ask them to stop any recurring or scheduled service.
Why is my CAVA charge a different amount than expected?
The amount can change because of tax, tip, add-ons, or a temporary card authorization that later posts at the final total. A $1.00 or $5.00 hold can appear first, then the final charge posts after the restaurant settles the payment. Catering orders can also change if the final headcount, delivery fee, or menu selections differ from the original estimate.
Can CAVA charges come from online pickup orders?
Yes, CAVA charges often come from online pickup orders placed through the app or website. The statement descriptor may still show only CAVA, CAVA RESTAURANT, or CAVA plus a city and state. Match the date and amount to your order confirmation to verify the charge.
What should I do if I do not recognize a CAVA charge?
First, check your email, receipts, and the CAVA app for a matching order. Second, ask family members or coworkers whether they used your card for lunch or catering. Third, contact your bank immediately if no one in your household made the purchase, because the bank can start a dispute and block further card use if needed.
Similar Charges
- CAVA
- CAVA RESTAURANT
- CAVA *
- CAVA #1234
- CAVA *WASHINGTON DC