Trying to find a kid-friendly meal that isn't just another plate of fries and nuggets? CAVA's Kids Meal puts the choice in your hands, letting you build a smaller Mediterranean-inspired meal around the ingredients your child actually likes.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| CAVA Kids Meal price | Varies by location; a 2026 Business Insider report cited a price of $8.25 |
| What's included? | Customizable kid-sized meal with base, main protein, dip, toppings, side & drink |
| Is it customizable? | Yes, 100% customizable across the assembly line |
| Vegetarian options? | Yes, including falafel, black lentils, roasted vegetables & hummus |
| Gluten-free? | Individual ingredients fit GF diet, but shared preparation area means no guarantee |
| Nutrition information? | Detailed nutrition calculator & allergen guide provided on support pages |
| Can adults order it? | Yes! Adult customers increasingly choose Kids Meals for portion control |
| Catering / Group Options? | Yes! CAVA offers Group Bowl Bars serving 10 people for family events |
CAVA does not publish one universal nationwide Kids Meal price because restaurant pricing can vary by location. A 2026 Business Insider report cited a CAVA Kids Meal at $8.25 while discussing the growing number of adults choosing smaller Kids Meal portions. That figure should be treated as a reported price rather than a guaranteed price at every CAVA restaurant.
Your final price can depend on restaurant location, local city pricing, selected ingredients, available premium options, and ordering channel (in-store vs online delivery). Check exact prices via our CAVA Online Ordering Guide.
The Kids Meal is designed around CAVA's customizable menu format. Think of it as a smaller customizable meal built around available bases, mains, dips, toppings, and accompanying items.
Depending on the current menu, base choices include saffron basmati rice, brown rice, black lentils, or fresh greens. Black lentils are a fantastic plant-based option when you want an ingredient with more protein than vegetable-only choices.
Available mains include grilled citrus chicken, harissa honey chicken, grilled steak, falafel, spicy lamb meatballs, or roasted vegetables. Explore protein options in our CAVA Bowl Guide.
Kids meals include free scoops of dips such as traditional hummus, tzatziki, Crazy Feta®, or roasted red pepper hummus, plus fresh toppings like cucumbers, fire-roasted corn, and crumbled feta cheese. Read our full breakdown of CAVA Sauces and Dressings.
There is no single calorie count for every CAVA Kids Meal because the meal is customizable. Total calories depend on your specific combination of base, protein, dip, dressing, toppings, side, and drink. For exact figures, calculate your build in our CAVA Nutrition Calculator.
Combine a filling base (like saffron rice or black lentils), a source of protein (grilled chicken or falafel), one or more fresh vegetables (cucumber, corn), a mild dip (hummus or tzatziki), and an organic drink. The goal is to choose foods that fit your child's appetite and dietary needs.
CAVA's customization makes it easy to build a simple meal around familiar foods. A straightforward combination for a picky eater includes:
Pro Tip: If your child dislikes foods touching each other, ask the restaurant team whether selected ingredients can be served in separate compartments or side cups.
Start with familiar items and introduce one new flavor at a time — for instance, pairing familiar chicken and rice with a scoop of cucumber or corn before introducing bolder dips like Crazy Feta® or harissa.
CAVA offers several plant-based ingredients for building a nutritious vegetarian Kids Meal, including black lentils, crispy falafel, roasted vegetables, traditional hummus, and red pepper hummus. Read our full Vegan CAVA Guide for complete plant-based details.
Some individual CAVA ingredients fit a gluten-free diet (rice, lentils, grilled chicken, traditional hummus), but a Kids Meal should not automatically be considered celiac-safe. CAVA shares kitchen preparation areas and cannot guarantee 100% allergen-free preparation. Review our Gluten-Free CAVA Guide for allergen advice.
| Allergen | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy | Varies | Present in Tzatziki, Crazy Feta®, and Organic Milk |
| Wheat / Gluten | Varies | Present in Mini Pita bread, Pita Chips & Falafel |
| Sesame | Varies | Present in Hummus, Tahini & Pita bread |
| Soy | Varies | Present in Pita bread formulation |
| Peanuts & Tree Nuts | None | CAVA operates nut-free kitchens nationwide |
Yes! Adult customers have increasingly been choosing CAVA Kids Meals as smaller portions become more appealing. A 2026 Business Insider report highlighted this growing "big kids" market trend, citing CAVA CEO Brett Schulman discussing adults ordering Kids Meals for light lunches and budget-friendly portion control (~$8.25).
For family gatherings or larger events, CAVA's dedicated catering menu features the Group Bowl Bar, which serves 10 people and allows everyone to build their own custom bowls.
Includes mini pita pocket or grain base, choice of grilled protein, dip, pita chips or carrot sticks, and a drink pouch.
100% organic apple juice pouch sweetened only with natural fruit juice and no added sugar.
Organic 1% low-fat milk pouch rich in calcium, vitamin D, and essential protein.
The CAVA Kids Meal is most useful for families who want a smaller, customizable meal rather than a fixed children's entrée. Its biggest advantage is flexibility — parents can keep a meal simple for picky eaters, choose vegetarian ingredients, add vegetables, or select different combinations based on dietary preferences.
