CAVA is rolling into Westlake Plaza this Friday, bringing its build-your-own Mediterranean bowls and pitas to Westlake Village along with a hefty side of community giving. Before the doors officially open, the chain will host a pre-opening Community Day that offers neighbors a free meal in exchange for donations to Food Share of Ventura County, with CAVA pledging to match on-site donations up to $1,000. The restaurant is expected to create roughly 25 to 40 local jobs and will operate daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The company’s official store listing puts the Westlake Village location at 968-12 S Westlake Boulevard and confirms daily hours of 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., along with a local phone number and online ordering options, according to CAVA.
Community Day And Local Support
Corey Cheek, CAVA’s regional director, said the company’s mission is “to bring heart, health, and humanity to food,” framing the Westlake Village debut as part of a community-minded rollout, as reported by Patch. In other words, opening day here comes with a side of philanthropy.
Ahead of the grand opening, CAVA will serve complimentary Community Day meals while inviting donations to benefit Food Share of Ventura County. The brand has committed to matching those donations up to $1,000, according to WhatNow, which also reports that the new spot is expected to hire about 25 to 40 people as it ramps up.
Where It Fits Locally
The restaurant lands in Westlake Plaza near the intersection of Westlake Boulevard and Agoura Road, a center that local watchers say has been steadily filling out its tenant list. Conejo Valley Guide first spotted CAVA’s signage at the plaza late last year, signaling that a national fast casual player was about to join a neighborhood that still mixes longtime independents with newer chains. For nearby workers and families, that means another option in the lunch and dinner rotation.
This opening is part of a busy regional rollout, with recent debuts in Valencia and other Southern California spots following the same pre-opening Community Day formula. Company materials say the brand has raised more than $1 million in money and food donations since 2019. Neighbors who are curious, hungry, or both can check out Community Day this week or stop by once the restaurant opens to the public.
