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Mediterranean·Upper East Side, New York

CAVA

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Nearly all menu items are gluten-free except pita and falafel, with clear allergen labeling and strong recent reviews from gluten-free diners. Staff are attentive to safety, though protocols for cross-contact are not fully documented.

Gluten-Free Offerings

0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Medium

Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.

Staff Knowledge
High

Staff are knowledgeable and can guide GF diners confidently.

Illness Reports
None

No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.

GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
14 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About

CAVA on 3rd Ave is a fast-casual spot known for its Mediterranean-inspired bowls and pitas. It's a quick lunch counter where you can customize your meal with fresh ingredients. The founders, including Chef Dimitri Moshovitis, have Greek roots, which influence the menu's flavors. It's a convenient choice for a healthy, satisfying meal on the Upper East Side.

GF Menu
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14 items
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DRINKS
Tangerine aleppo
A sweet and tangy drink made with tangerine and Aleppo-style pepper.
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Blueberry lavender
Made in-house from a purée of blueberries and lavender.
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Cucumber mint lime
Sweet and cooling, balanced out with fresh lime juice. Made in-house.
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Classic lemonade
A sweet and refreshing lemonade made in-house.
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Jasmine green tea
Iced green tea with a hint of pleasant floral notes. Brewed in-house.
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Unsweet tea
Unsweetened iced black tea with a balanced, smooth taste. Brewed in-house.
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Fountain soda
Choose from a selection of Maine Root fountain sodas.
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Spindrift lemon
Sparkling lemon water.
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Spindrift half tea & half lemon
Sparkling half tea, half lemon water.
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Open water still
Open Water still water.
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Open water sparkling
Open Water sparkling water.
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Kids apple juice
Organic apple juice from Honest Kids. No sugar added.
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Kids milk
Organic 1% milk.
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Kids chocolate milk
Organic 1% chocolate milk.
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Logistics
Address
1535 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
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