Basmati rice, lemon pepper naan, and Sri Lankan style chicken curry. Need I say more. Everything…read morewas well cooked and packed with flavor and spices. The restaurant was clean and added to the calm dining experience. If in the area, I would definitely stop by again.

No more driving to LA or the Bay Area for the delicious dosa, one of the most loved South Indian…read morecuisine treats. Owners are from Sri Lanka and the staff are from different parts of India from what I can tell. The chef knows how to cook. Had a great experience right when they reopened for dinner at 4:00pm We tried the Onion Dosa, Chicken Chettinad, and Eggplant Curry. Good times! Restaurant has inside and outside dining. Clean and comfortable.

Had a good time during lunch on a weekend here. The ambiance was good and we were able to get a…read moretable quickly. The service was really good and timely. The food was tasty, we had the garlic naan, punjabi chole and aloo tikki. Aloo tikki was a bit surprising to see at first as it was mostly covered with cabbage. Naan and chole were really good and filling. One suggestion to the business would be to mention while ordering or on the menu that rice is included with the dishes as our rice went to waste since we ordered the naan and roti

What stood out to me from the moment I walked in is the warmth of each staff member. In India,…read morethere's a philosophy that a guest is a form of the divine visiting. They make you feel so welcomed and like their only mission is to ensure an excellent experience for you. The interiors are nice and the patio dining on State St is also a great option. We tried limited items but were excellent in flavors and freshness. Will certainly return to try more!

This is a hidden gem. Indian people will know this place is the real deal! Not only is the food…read moreamazing, but the people who own this restaurant are part of a proud Indian lineage. Here you don't just get amazing g food, you get history and culture and love. I'm so glad this is Isla Vista. The young people of UCSB will gain so much more than great food. They will get family and love. The restaurant is humble and the beautiful spirit of India will be experienced here. It's like a vacation to India without leaving America. I hesitate to ever rave about this place because I don't want it to get overrun.

This place still hits the spot. Portions are huge, the food is tasty and hot, and the meat is good…read morequality. They allow samples from the hot trays so feel free to ask if you want to try something. The food comes out quick and the service is prompt. It's the only Indian option in IV and it provides much needed variety to the area. I honestly forgot how satisfying this place is, especially during a cold night. This place is definitely more of a takeout joint but they do have a few tables. All in all, I will be remembering to come here again if I want some quick and tasty Indian takeout that is more affordable than any other option in the area.

I've never had adobado tacos in my life and it only took two bites before I decided they were my…read morenew favorite. Today's meal was easily one of the best I've had in a long, long time. The pork was cooked to perfection: savory, juicy, and full of flavor and fat. The peppers were charred but not burnt. The melted cheese was plentiful. Combined with thin tortillas and sautéed onions and I can't even begin to fathom a better combination of satiating, mouth-watering ingredients. My wife's potato taquitos were also a hit, in addition to their house-made guac and chips and salsa. The ambience was lowkey for a cozy Wednesday afternoon, and the dining room is decorated with such colorful flare. Our server was incredibly sweet and gave us wonderful recommendations for our next visit, too! I genuinely wish I lived in Santa Barbara purely so I could go back and eat the adobado every day of my life. I'll be obsessing over those tacos until the moment get in my belly again. They legitimately reminded me what it feels like to be alive and how grateful I am to get to exist on this wandering space rock, in this moment in time. God bless Del Pueblo Café.

Good food and great coffee! They have delicious housemade syrups that take their drinks to the next…read morelevel. The issue with Del Pueblo Cafe is that although they have variety in their coffee menu, they are usually out of many things. I work nearby and have tried to time my lunch in order to make it in before they close the coffee bar, just to find the drink I want they are out of. I first came in for coffee week and fell in love with their Platano Latte. Myself and my boyfriend would then go in every other week and the barista would only have enough syrup for one or two drinks until it became more consistently no syrup at all. I also follow their page on Instagram and the hours vary greatly depending on the owner?/barista. And while I understand this is a small business, the inability of knowing whether they will be open or have the drink I want has been frustrating. Unfortunately this has lead to us not going back at all. I recommend that they make a permanent drink of the day so that customers know what to expect on any given day, sort of how Shalhoob's does with their daily specials and put it on the menu so that customers who don't use social media know what to expect. With Caje opening near by I do think Del Pueblo has comparable drink variety and quality but the lack of consistency may cause more people default there or somewhere else

This is a busy coffee house where patrons sit, talk, read, stay on their laptops, and relax. It's a…read moregood kind of busy, the kind that says it's a place where you want to just settle in and sip your coffee. First time to come here was challenging to park, but not a big deal, there's some street parking. Came in and was hoping to try a pastry.... Not today, I guess everything sells out before 2pm haha. I'll have to come earlier next time. Decided to try a Mayan mocha. Wasn't sure what it was, but was told it's like a Mexican hot chocolate- I'm sold. Once I took the first sip, the rich coffee and chocolate was so delicious. I'm hooked. I would definitely come back for this any day. I recommend it! Thank you for the friendly service and flavorful Coffee!

I have a love hate relationship with Java Station that stems from their prices and inconsistencies…read more My favorite food item is their egg and bacon bagel sandwich with avocado for $20. It's really good, when they don't run out of egg, and when they don't forget the sauce that's supposed to come with it. Their drinks are pretty good when they're done right, but there's been a few times recently where the smoothies had zero flavor and was mainly milk, which sucks for what you're paying. I'm pretty patient but definitely expect to wait a while for your order even if you order ahead of time and double check your order because they often get my order wrong. I do like this place and the atmosphere and the workers are nice but I think a little more attention to getting the orders right would benefit them.

I've always heard great things about Woodstocks so I had to give it a try! I ordered their Lethal…read moreWeapon pizza which came with jalapeños, pepperoni, and sausage on thin crust. I was surprised by their take on how they develop their crust. It's folded over the slice making for an interesting texture profile. Each bite was packed with flavor and the crust was great enough on its own! I'm also a big ranch with pizza guy and their ranch is phenomenal. Big kudos to Woodstocks for absolutely crushing it!

Grabbed a slice of Hawaiian and a pint of double IPA. The pizza here is always good and satisfying…read more I typically share a Kickin- Carnitas pizza with friends. It's always a crowd pleaser. If I have a craving for pizza (and a good selection of beers on tap) in IV, this is where I always go.

I've visited this place three times, and every visit has been an amazing experience. The food and…read moredrinks are always delicious. My favorite is the strawberry matcha it tastes like creamy strawberry milk blended with matcha, and it's so good. The staff are incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. The service is top-notch, and everyone always makes you feel welcome. They also have both indoor seating and a lovely outdoor patio. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the overall vibe is just perfect. I think I finally found my favorite coffee and bakery café!

I brought a client down to SB for a partial knee replacement, Yes I was up at four in the morning…read morefor this one, such is work. Once I dropped him at the place I decided it was breakfast time, it was about 9:30. I had noticed a sign that read coffee & kitchen. I thought that's a pretty direct name, just what I needed. I tried to bring the name up on Yelp, nothing even close...hum. Well I drove over that way and the only driveway in to the parking lot off State street, well that turned out to be very clearly marked Exit Only. Err...there was parking on State so that's where I parked and so walked over. Newish looking, modern, not busy and in I walked. Ah order and sit and wait, okay. I grabbed a laminated menu and had a seat, a one something. Breakfast served till 3 and lunch menu starts at 10am. i chose "Soft" scrambled eggs, which included toast, roasted potato, and two strips of bacon. I thought soft scramble may mean, not thoroughly cooked dry, my way for scrambles. I also ordered a slice of carrot cake, still trying to find one that is close to the 14 carat cake I made back in the day. $35 with a tip, geez breakfast is just not the cheep restaurant meal anymore. The slice of Cake arrived first, should I start with that? Mom would have just given me "the look". My plate arrived soon enough. Yep soft is another word for under cooked, ah well give it a go as my dad would have said. The eggs were soft and very good, what do i know, the bacon was excellent, long strip great flavor. the roasted potato good with that bit of sea salt...yummy. My coffee was getting cool in the half empty mug, no one offered a top off, guess I could have gone inside and asked. I didn't let that stop me from enjoying the almost like mine carat cake. The butter cream frosting was very good and grated carrot shards made for a good appearance. My Blue Ribbon winner can't be beat. I watched one of the servers walk past and right there on the back of her shirt was the logo, a good breakfast at the Brass Bird was all that too. Thank you- Foodguy, martin

Delicious would return! In order of faves. No allergy issues. Highly recommend…read more Would get cauliflower tacos again so good and flaky Breakfast Crunchwrap with the crispiest hash browns . So good will get again! Loved the Esquites which were savory and tasty, crunchy and fresh. Would get again Mushroom skewers also smoky and delicious would get again Orange wine was tasty and different but would not get again Crunchwrap was tasty but liked the other items more Squash blossom tacos meh, not for me Would return really liked food. No allergy issues

amazing vegan food... made with love. this cute cafe is a great stop for some amazing vegan and…read morevegetarian food. Made a quick stop after flying in from Chicago... i'm coming back! it's a must.