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Evergreen Park Today
By the People, for the People
CAVA Opens New Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant in Evergreen Park
The fast-casual dining chain serves healthy bowls, pitas, dips, and dressings while supporting the local community.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:47pm
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CAVA, a popular Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual restaurant chain, has opened a new location in Evergreen Park, Illinois. The new restaurant will offer a menu of delicious and nutritious bowls, pitas, dips, and dressings, while also prioritizing community engagement and support through initiatives like a free meal giveaway and donation matching for the local food pantry.
Why it matters
The opening of a CAVA restaurant in Evergreen Park provides residents with a healthy and convenient dining option, while also contributing to the local economy through new job creation. CAVA's community-focused approach, including supporting the Evergreen Park Food Pantry, demonstrates the company's commitment to being a positive force in the neighborhoods it serves.
The details
The new CAVA location at 9540 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park will offer the chain's signature Mediterranean-inspired menu items, including customizable bowls, pitas, dips, and dressings. CAVA was founded in 2010 and now operates over 400 locations nationwide, having been named 'America's Favorite Healthy Food Chain' by Delish Magazine. The Evergreen Park opening will bring 25 to 40 new jobs to the community, with CAVA prioritizing local hires and offering competitive pay and benefits.
- CAVA opened its new Evergreen Park location on February 7, 2026.
- The Evergreen Park Community Day event, which includes a free meal giveaway and donation matching for the local food pantry, took place on the opening day.
The players
CAVA
A fast-casual restaurant chain that serves Mediterranean-inspired bowls, pitas, dips, and dressings, with a focus on healthy and delicious food.
Gino Carlin
The Regional Director for CAVA, who expressed the company's excitement about opening the new location in Evergreen Park and continuing to grow its presence in the Greater Chicago area.
Evergreen Park Food Pantry
The local organization that will receive donations from CAVA's Evergreen Park Community Day event, which aims to improve food security in the community.
What they’re saying
“Our mission is to bring heart, health, and humanity to food, and everything we do at CAVA is grounded in that spirit of generosity, to our guests, our team members, and our community.”
— Gino Carlin, Regional Director
What’s next
CAVA plans to continue expanding its presence in the Greater Chicago area, with the Evergreen Park location serving as a model for the company's community-focused approach to opening new restaurants.
The takeaway
The opening of a CAVA restaurant in Evergreen Park provides residents with a healthy and convenient dining option, while also demonstrating the company's commitment to supporting the local community through job creation, donation matching, and other initiatives. This approach highlights how mission-driven businesses can positively impact the neighborhoods they serve.
