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    Hummus Republic

    4.2 (75 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    wraps with lemon chicken and falafel
    Blu M.

    I know Hummus Republic is a chain but this spot is great! Totally a great place to get a bit of variety in my meals when I eat out in IV. I usually go to this shop pretty late into the day, and service is still good. Chill vibe here and there is ample outdoor seating on their patio! I appreciate the variety of food that is served here as well. I usually find myself going for a wrap or a pita. This place loads up on proteins and toppings no matter what. No skimping done here whatsoever. I favor the lemon chicken and falafel for my meals, and I get all the *free toppings*, sometimes adding artichokes if I'm feeling it. A wrap usually feeds me for two meals because of how large it is! Servings are big and definitely worth the price! If you are looking for something other than burritos and burgers in IV, come here!

    Build Your Bowl.
    Madalina A.

    This place is pretty good! I would say the bowls are about 2 servings. It is pretty good for sharing. The staff is really friendly and there is a big seating area.

    Build Your Bowl and Earth Burger
    Emily C.

    Amazing mediterranean restaurant and is similar to CAVA. Got a bowl with just about everything in it! My vegan friend got the Earth Burger and enjoyed it! The staff was very generous with portions and was patient as I decided what to get. Have to ask for the free pita that comes with your meal. Inside has limited seating but outside has plenty and is perfect to eat with some good weather.

    Bowl
    Ryan N.

    Lack of consistency across locations. At this location I had to pay extra for the amount of tzatziki I wanted unlike the Ventura location where it is unlimited. I ordered what I usually order and it tastes completely different than my order in Ventura. I have 1600 points and wanted to use them for a free meal but upon paying I realized you can only use the points in Ventura. I wouldn't have gone in if I knew that points couldn't be used and I'd have to pay extra for more than 1 scoop of tzatziki. The actual bowl is also a lot smaller here than in Ventura, kinda seems like they're trying to gyp students. The food at this location is also very dry and rather bland. Thought I'd be getting a free meal but ended up spending $20 on my bowl.

    YUM YUM YUM - Build Your Bowl
    Valerie Deanna C.

    Chipotle's Greek cousin, Caesar. I could write a whole review for this, but I'm sure you get it. You get the vibe. Base options Protein options Hummus options Dressing/topping options All in Mediterranean/Greek theme Try the mushroom shawarma in your bowl. A tad salty, but I LOVE IT. Hey...why does the university never have parking? I'm not from here and I have been to this area just a few times, but no parking ever. Anyway, don't expect parking when you come. Figure it out.

    The set up; build-your-own type of deal
    Maria W.

    FINALLY somewhere I can eat in IV where I feel refreshed and healthy and happy afterwards!! It's an incredible set up, with a build-your-own type of process like Chipotle or Blaze, but for Mediterranean food. I got a bowl (there's a few other options too, ie a wrap) with tons of different sauces and spreads, falafel, garbanzo beans, greens, and lemon chicken. Wow. It definitely wasn't the best Mediterranean food I've ever had, but it was tasty for sure, worth the money, and I was overall just super happy with the meal. It felt clean and yummy and wow. So happy this opened, I'll be back!

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    Richie D.

    Hummus Republic is a great, "fast food" option for healthy options, yet not ideal for the indecisive. So. Many. Options! There's nothing quite more Californian cuisine either given all the vegetable, gluten free and vegan options. How it works: (Picture a Chipotle, Subway or a poke place where you walk along the counter to personalize your meal and get unlimited toppings) - Choose a bowl (comes with a side of pita), wrap or stuffed pita. - Choose your base of cous cous, garbanzo beans, kale, farmer's mix and/or spinach. - Choose your hummus and/or spread. Personally my favorite is the kalamata olive hummus and tzatziki. - Pick a protein. I love their falafels and chicken shawarma. - Top it off with unlimited toppings. - Dig in! I must say that the neon sign selfie station"with "Eat My Balls #HummusRepublicIslaVista" cracks me up each and every time I visit. They offer indoor or outdoor seating. Staff is hit or miss in friendliness and attentiveness but given that this isn't a full table service restaurant I could careless.

    Custom bowl with lemon chicken and chicken shawarma
    Shelby S.

    I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean food and was sooo excited to try this spot! I love visiting Isla Vista (yay UCSB!) and getting to sit on Pardall while eating lunch was so nice. This spot definitely has Chipotle-ordering type of vibes- build your own bowl and look through the window casing to inform the staff of what you want included. The amount of options are endless! So many unique toppings, dressings, hummus varieties, and proteins. You can do multiple of some choices at no extra cost. Plus, you can even get pita on the side to go with a bowl! It was so clean and inviting inside the restaurant. My only feedback is the staff were moving pretty slowly, the line of customers was definitely building, so picking up the pace to get to customers more quickly would be helpful! Otherwise, this was a wonderful experience and I will totally be back!

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    18 days ago

    Incredible flavors- generous serving and plenty of options for proteins, veggies and sauces. Fast service and definitely coming back!

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    We went in the late evening and they still had a lot of choices available. We were even given a sample taste of one of the protein options.

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    Great food, amazing service and very reasonable price for the the quality you get. Staff is also very friendly

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    It's our go-to if we need fast food. Fresh and flavorful! So many ways to craft the perfect bowl or burrito

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    4.6
    (252 reviews)
    8.7 mi
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    Unfortunately, I didn't have the best experience here as I imagined it to be. I stopped by on a…read morewarm day and wanted to enjoy a Spritz. I walked in and spoke with the guy working the bar area. I wasn't sure if I had to order my drink there or if there was table service. He said he could take my order and then I could go find a table to sit at. I placed my order for a Spritz and found a table outside. It seemed like 15 minutes had passed by and still no drink. He tended to another table in front of me with a group of women he knew. I thought he would stop by my table after, but he didn't even acknowledge me. Finally, another staff member tended to me and I told her I had placed my order at the bar and was still waiting for it. She was very kind and quickly got it for me. My observation of this guy, was that he acknowledged everyone around me but for some reason never acknowledged me until my bill was ready. Such a bizarre experience! In any case, I still managed to enjoy myself and was glad the Eva waited on me. She was very kind and I appreciate her getting my drink and food in a timely manner. I ordered the Spanish cheese plate, which was the perfect snacking board. It comes with manchego, membrillo, corn nuts, cornichon, quince, strawberries, focaccia, and charcoal sourdough bread. This plate is great for two people. Overall, a not so great experience, but grateful that Eva came to the rescue! It left me unsure of whether I would come back, only time will tell.

    The natural wine bar of my dreams! We came to SB on a trip and were searching for wine bars that…read moreserve natural wine, and this one kept popping up as a top choice -- and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It's located right on State Street, so there's plenty to explore nearby. We came right at opening and were greeted by the friendliest host. The style of the space is amazing -- walls lined with bottles, funky furniture, and such a fun, modern vibe. They were also super dog‑friendly and immediately brought my pup a water bowl, which I always appreciate. The host was incredibly knowledgeable and answered all my questions (and I had many). I'm still new to the wine world, so her openness and guidance meant a lot. I sampled two wines and chose the one that was perfect for me. I also loved that they bring the bottle to your table to show you and tell you more about it. My partner had one of their vermouth cocktails and loved it. We even learned about a natural wine event happening next month that we might come back for. The host also recommended wineries in the area based on our preferences -- such a thoughtful touch. Would definitely come back anytime we're in SB.

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    Hummus Republic

    4.1
    (127 reviews)
    37.4 mi
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    I was looking for somewhere new to eat in the Ventura area and I came across Hummus Republic. I've…read morebeen to this plaza many times I've been to all the stores next to it and used to come here when it used to to be another business. To be totally honest, I was a little bit intimidated by how the process works. But I assume caught on that. It was almost like a chipotle kind of style place. I decided to go with a bowl. I was able to choose between three types of different bases, and I went with the basmati rice and the couscous was able to choose a couple of salad options as well. Luckily, we were able to mix and match since I can never make a decision on getting All three types of greens that they have. Then moved over to the hummus section and I was able to get the three most popular hummus flavors, which I actually don't remember what I got. I know one of them was an olive flavored one and another one was a little more spicy. Then over to the protein side of things, you can mix up to two different choices, and some of the other options there is an upgrade fee. Then removed over to the toppings and these are all unlimited and so I was able to get feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, purple cabbage, everything was so endless and amazing At the very end, you're able to choose two different kind of sauces and at the very end, my bowl was actually pretty heavy in weight but most importantly it was very delicious Thank you to the team member here that was very helpful and walked me through the process. I think I might've been too overwhelmed. Otherwise I might've just opted for the burger which I may still have to try next time. The sweet potato fries also look very good and I will have to try those next time for sure. There's a ton of parking spots right outside. I can't get a little bit busy here so she'll be so many different food options but generally, I haven't really had an issue with finding a spot.

    Food is great for the first couple of bites, but the gets extremely salty. Is anyone's else's food…read morelike this too? We had the ultimate shawarma bowl

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    Hummus Republic - mediterranean - Updated June 2026

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