CAVA, the fast-casual Mediterranean chain known for its build-your-own bowls, is gearing up to land in Cincinnati with at least two storefronts planned in Oakley and Kenwood. Construction crews and fresh signage have popped up at Oakley Station in the former Holtman's Donut space, while locals have started spotting CAVA-branded signs along Montgomery Road in Kenwood. The Oakley site is listed at 3356 Madison Road, and a company representative has floated the "new year" as the target opening window, continuing a steady march of national fast-casual brands into the city.
According to WLWT, crews and signage are now in place at both the Oakley Station storefront and a Montgomery Road spot in Kenwood, and a company spokesperson confirmed that CAVA is aiming to open in the "new year." The station lists the Oakley address as 3356 Madison Road and notes that the Kenwood signage sits next to a new Shake Shack buildout. WLWT also frames CAVA's customizable Mediterranean bowls as part of a broader wave of national concepts rolling into Cincinnati shopping centers.
Where It Will Be
The Oakley Station location first surfaced in local coverage, including the Cincinnati Enquirer, and FOX19's recent roundups list CAVA among the restaurants expected to open in Greater Cincinnati. FOX19 also points out that Shake Shack is planning a Kenwood location at 7800 Montgomery Road, a move that would cluster several national fast-casual players in close quarters. That kind of crowding around established retail hubs has been a hallmark of recent chain expansion as brands chase dependable shopping traffic.
Jobs And Local Impact
Job listings tagged "CAVA - Oakley Station - Madison Road" on hiring platforms indicate the chain is already recruiting for the Oakley site, a sign that construction is inching toward the staffing phase. Local postings on Indeed show part-time and full-time roles tied to an Oakley Station address, which would add hourly positions to the neighborhood when doors officially open. Local business trackers such as EverythingCincy have CAVA on their lists of restaurants expected to debut in 2026, underscoring that national chains are still betting on Greater Cincinnati's retail corridors.
CAVA has not pinned down a firm opening date for either location. The company typically posts updates on its official site and social media, so anyone monitoring progress can keep an eye on CAVA's website. For now, Cincinnati diners can count on another national fast-casual option headed for Oakley, with Kenwood likely not far behind, as area shopping centers continue to draw chain investment.
