Keto Restaurant Guide
Keto at CAVA
CAVA works well for keto because every bowl is built from parts, and CAVA publishes nutrition for each one. The proteins are all low: grilled steak is 1g carbs, braised lamb 2g, grilled chicken 3g. The greens bases are 3 to 6g, much of it fiber, and dips like Crazy Feta and tzatziki are 1g each.
The carbs sit in the grain bases and the bread. A scoop of Saffron Basmati Rice is 54g carbs, Black Lentils are 37g, and a whole pita is 54g. Build on greens, choose one or two dips, add avocado and olives for fat, and a full bowl stays in single-digit net carbs.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated October 2026
Our go-to keto order
Greens bowl: Super Greens, grilled chicken, Crazy Feta, olives, tomato + cucumber, avocado, Greek Vinaigrette
9g net carbs
20g carbs, 11g fiber
Sum of seven published components: Super Greens (6g carbs, 4g fiber), Grilled Chicken (3g, 1g), Crazy Feta (1g, 0g), Kalamata Olives (2g, 2g), Tomato + Cucumber (1g, 0g), Avocado (6g, 4g) and Greek Vinaigrette (1g, 0g). About 635 calories by the same figures.
Best keto options
3g carbs, 1g fiber
250 calories and 28g protein per portion. The Harissa Honey Chicken is sweeter at 7g carbs.
1g carbs, 0g fiber
The lowest-carb protein, with 23g protein for 170 calories.
2g carbs, 1g fiber
Rich and fatty, 24g protein. The Spicy Lamb Meatballs are 3g carbs, 1g fiber.
6g carbs, 4g fiber
Romaine (4g carbs, 3g fiber), arugula and baby spinach (3g each) are similar. Any greens base keeps the bowl low.
1g carbs, 0g fiber
A spicy whipped feta dip at 70 calories. Tzatziki and Roasted Eggplant are also 1 to 2g.
6g carbs, 4g fiber
110 calories of mostly fat for 2g net carbs. Kalamata olives are 2g carbs, all of it fiber.
19g carbs, 8g fiber
The lowest-carb bowl on the curated menu if you would rather not build your own.
| Item | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Why / how |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken (main) | 3g | 1g | 2g | 250 calories and 28g protein per portion. The Harissa Honey Chicken is sweeter at 7g carbs. |
| Grilled Steak (main) | 1g | 0g | 1g | The lowest-carb protein, with 23g protein for 170 calories. |
| Braised Lamb (main) | 2g | 1g | 1g | Rich and fatty, 24g protein. The Spicy Lamb Meatballs are 3g carbs, 1g fiber. |
| Super Greens base | 6g | 4g | 2g | Romaine (4g carbs, 3g fiber), arugula and baby spinach (3g each) are similar. Any greens base keeps the bowl low. |
| Crazy Feta | 1g | 0g | 1g | A spicy whipped feta dip at 70 calories. Tzatziki and Roasted Eggplant are also 1 to 2g. |
| Avocado | 6g | 4g | 2g | 110 calories of mostly fat for 2g net carbs. Kalamata olives are 2g carbs, all of it fiber. |
| Greek Salad Bowl (curated) | 19g | 8g | 11g | The lowest-carb bowl on the curated menu if you would rather not build your own. |
Order with care
54g carbs, 2g fiber
One base scoop uses more than two days of a strict carb budget. Brown rice is 48g carbs, 5g fiber.
37g carbs, 15g fiber
High in fiber and protein, but still 22g net carbs per scoop.
54g carbs, 6g fiber
Every curated pita starts here, which is why they run 64 to 80g carbs. A side quarter pita is 14g.
41g carbs, 5g fiber
The Harissa BBQ version is 43g. The crunchy Pita Crisps topping is a smaller 6g.
24g carbs, 5g fiber
Fried chickpea fritters. Choose a meat protein for keto.
69g carbs, 0g fiber
The lemonades and house juices are 27 to 95g carbs depending on flavor and size. Unsweetened black tea and jasmine green tea are 0g.
| Item | Carbs | Fiber | Net | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Basmati Rice | 54g | 2g | 52g | One base scoop uses more than two days of a strict carb budget. Brown rice is 48g carbs, 5g fiber. |
| Black Lentils | 37g | 15g | 22g | High in fiber and protein, but still 22g net carbs per scoop. |
| Whole Pita | 54g | 6g | 48g | Every curated pita starts here, which is why they run 64 to 80g carbs. A side quarter pita is 14g. |
| Pita Chips | 41g | 5g | 36g | The Harissa BBQ version is 43g. The crunchy Pita Crisps topping is a smaller 6g. |
| Falafel (main) | 24g | 5g | 19g | Fried chickpea fritters. Choose a meat protein for keto. |
| Classic Lemonade (small, 16 oz) | 69g | 0g | 69g | The lemonades and house juices are 27 to 95g carbs depending on flavor and size. Unsweetened black tea and jasmine green tea are 0g. |
How to order keto at CAVA
- Start with "a greens bowl" and pick Super Greens, romaine, arugula or spinach.
- Choose grilled steak, braised lamb, grilled chicken or the lamb meatballs. Harissa Honey Chicken (7g) and Glazed Salmon (5g, 0 fiber) carry sweet glazes.
- Pick dips from the low end: Crazy Feta, tzatziki and Roasted Eggplant are 1 to 2g. Hummus is 4g with 2g fiber; Harissa is 5g.
- Load up on the toppings that are nearly zero: tomato + cucumber, Persian cucumber, pickles, feta and olives. Go light on pickled onions (5g) and fire-roasted corn (5g).
- For dressing, Greek Vinaigrette, Skhug, Hot Harissa Vinaigrette and Garlic Dressing are 0 to 1g. Balsamic Date Vinaigrette is the sweet one at 7g.
Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus dietary fiber, rounded to the nearest gram, from CAVA's published nutrition information (checked October 2026). For a modified order, such as no bun, we subtract the published values of the part you leave off. Menus and recipes vary by location and change over time, so check current nutrition with CAVA before you order, especially for sauces, dressings, and seasonal items.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Build a greens bowl with a grilled protein, low-carb dips and toppings, and a vinaigrette. A Super Greens bowl with grilled chicken, Crazy Feta, olives, tomato + cucumber, avocado and Greek Vinaigrette is 20g carbs with 11g fiber, about 9g net, using CAVA's published values.
Grilled Steak at 1g carbs, followed by Braised Lamb at 2g and Grilled Chicken and Spicy Lamb Meatballs at 3g each. Falafel is the highest at 24g.
No. Saffron Basmati Rice is 54g carbs and Brown Rice is 48g per base scoop. Black Lentils are 37g with 15g fiber. Use a greens base instead.
In a normal scoop, yes. CAVA lists its hummus at 4g carbs and 2g fiber, and the Red Pepper Hummus at 5g and 2g. Crazy Feta and tzatziki are lower still at 1g.
The Greek Salad Bowl at 19g carbs and 8g fiber (11g net), followed by the Greek Goddess Steak Salad at 22g carbs and 4g fiber. The other curated bowls run 39 to 88g.
Unsweetened black tea or jasmine green tea, both 0g carbs, or a Maine Root diet soda at 0g. Spindrift Raspberry Lime and Lemon are 1g. The lemonades and house juices run 27 to 95g.
Sources
- CAVA Nutrition and Allergen Guide PDF (restaurant menu), accessed October 2026.
- CAVA Nutrition and Allergen page, accessed October 2026.