Port St. Lucie approves new CAVA Mediterranean restaurant

The 39th CAVA location in Florida will open in the Shoppes at St. Lucie West.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:07am

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The city of Port St. Lucie has approved plans for a new CAVA Mediterranean restaurant to open in the Shoppes at St. Lucie West, where a BurgerFi restaurant previously operated. This will be the 39th CAVA location in the state of Florida.

Why it matters

The addition of a CAVA restaurant in Port St. Lucie is part of the company's ongoing expansion across Florida, which now has the third-highest number of CAVA locations in the country behind California and Texas. The new restaurant will provide more dining options for residents and visitors in the growing St. Lucie West area.

The details

CAVA's new Port St. Lucie location will be situated at 1473 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., in the Shoppes at St. Lucie West, where a BurgerFi restaurant previously operated. The city has approved the restaurant's plans, clearing the way for CAVA to open its 39th Florida location.

  • CAVA plans to open the new Port St. Lucie restaurant in 2026.

The players

CAVA

A fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain with locations across the United States.

Port St. Lucie

A city located on the Treasure Coast of Florida, known for its growing population and development.

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The takeaway

CAVA's expansion into Port St. Lucie is a sign of the city's continued growth and development, providing more dining options for residents and visitors in the St. Lucie West area.