I was looking for a quick bite since I was driving around Goleta for a few meetings and stopped by since I haven't had KFC in ages! I tried their box feast and Mac n' cheese and was very happy I did. Their chicken sandwich was incredible with their secret sauce. The tenders and the fries worked well with their classic ranch and barbecue.The mac was the perfect way to round out the meal. Very cheesy and smooth to the taste! read more

I walked into a clean and friendly restaurant location and ordered a 12 piece family meal to go. I guess there is an app but we don't often go to KFC...so I didn't bother. We ordered extra crispy chicken and is perhaps the reason it took a while for the order to be complete. For big orders and if you're in hurry, I'd suggest using the app to speed up the process. Otherwise, we loved all the crispy and delicious chicken! read more

saw a tv add for 10 pieces of drumsticks for $10.00.. on Tuesday only. drove alllll the way out to goleta. got in line. had to wait while the person kevin helped the delivery people.. there was 5 people inline behind me. I asked for the tv special. Kevin told me there was no such thing, but I could buy the eight pieces for $ 12.00 and if I wanted original, there would be a twenty minute wait, so I opted for 1/2 of what I wanted and 1/2 other.why would a giant conglomerate like Pepsi do false advertising. It reflects badly on all the merchants in goleta.BUYER BEWARE. read more

It's not bad if you want a quick bite, but nothing exceptional stands out for this quick service restaurant. I always like KFC fries though. Customer service is okay. They were confused once about how to redeem a gift card, so I had to pay out of pocket that time. The order is usually ready very fast. read more

This KFC reminds me so much of my childhood. The facility is so clean the food is fantastic and they have really great employees. Absolutely love this KFC I think everyone should eat there. read more

I'm not big on fast food, but must say that this particular KFC location has made a real 180. I have memories of coming into a hot, dirty restaurant with atrocious service. That appears to have changed with their recent remodel. The new decor looks great, and although probably 1/3 of the seating was removed, I wouldn't mind dining inside. There is also working air conditioning which is surprisingly nice on a hot day. The customer service appears to be better, too. It's hard to take your job seriously when you're making minimum at a fast food place, but I feel that the front end employees do make a bit of an effort these days. The food is, and has always been, prepared well. There is typically not much of a wait. Pricing is reasonable, and the menu options are plentiful. I don't expect amazing food as this is fast food, but feel like it's a good deal for the price paid. Though I live in downtown Santa Barbara, I'd wholeheartedly drive to this Goleta location rather than the poor excuse for a KFC over on Milpas. The Goleta location exceeds in every category. Heed my advice and do the same. read more

KFC - Fast Food Near Me - Goleta, California

Living in the Santa Barbara area has taught me an abundant amount about appreciating chain restaurants. I love the consistency especially having moved so far from home. That said, though I appreciate the access to KFC as they're on Uber eats. I ordered an 8 piece bucket (4 original /4 extra crispy) and I'm not going to lie, my chicken was a little on the bland side. I think I'm use to KFC packing a bit more punch in the flavor department. Though a chicken restaurant I actually have to say that the accompanying potato wedges were the hi light to my meal. I plan to try this KFC again and will update y'all after I do! read more

Great food ! I love they're mashed potatoes , totally recommend !!!!! :) also my boyfriend loves the macaroni and cheese

I order a 12pc Family Meal on a Friday night. The store was very clean that was my first impression. My food was warm and fresh, I was happy customer that night. read more

I ordered online about 3 hours before pickup knowing there was plenty of time for our order to be ready. My wife arrived almost exactly on time and was told that it would be another 30 minutes. I called to get a refund from the store and to cancel my order. They said they could not give me a refund. They then gave me a number, to get a refund, which said no-one was available. My wife was forced to pick up food from another place and by that time I received a message which said my food was ready which I had already cancelled. I have still not gotten an answer from an email I sent or has anyone answered the phone at the KFC complaint/question number. Too bad, I do enjoy KFC's chicken but never again at this KFC. read more

Female KFC cashier was not only wearing her mask below her nose, but when she spoke she would pull her mask off her face. Isn't it KFC's stated policy that all team members be masked? read more

Disappointing, to say the least. The Hot Wings were unappetizing and tiny. KFC used to be better several years ago. This is the first time I've had KFC since 2012 and sadly the menu choices seem to have gotten worse. Major food revamp is needed. At least the service is better than some fast food places. Feel sorry for the guy working the register. He tried to be helpful but there's nothing much he could do to make it better. Sorry, won't be back. read more

KFC - Hot wings - Fast Food Near Me - Goleta, California

They fried a bag/wax paper and gave it to me in the form of a tender. So gross! This location has been pretty solid in the past but this is just unacceptable. read more

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Surprised that they no longer have grilled chicken available. Is that all stores or just small ones? Just checked KFC.com and it's still on their main site so I guess it's just small stores. Anyway I'm not a fan of fried chicken so I wanted grilled. Came in here and they don't carry it. Was hungry so I ordered a couple of sides instead. Mac n Cheese, cole slaw and some biscuits. Staff was very helpful and friendly. 5 stars for them. Location is tiny, with just a few tables. minus a star for no grilled chicken and I didn't see a bathroom or indication of one either. Tables could have been bussed faster. The store was pretty dead when I stopped in but the table I wanted to sit at wasn't clean. I brushed the crumbs off and sat at it anyway. Parking is okay - has a parking lot but this strip mall is super busy so it's easy to get into a fender bender pulling in or out. Be wary for the excess of cars. read more

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Food is pretty reliably good for our family but my wife points out that sometimes the chicken is too old. She often waits for a new batch to finish. read more

This is the best KFC I have ever been to. (Not necessarily because of the store itself, because it doesn't have a drive thru or a play place or much seating) but the people who work here. We visit this KFC often because we are huge fans of the famous bowl. Last time I was here, the customer before me was giving Maya and Esmeralda a very difficult time but they handled it with grace. They were still kind and patient and kept making an effort to get the order right. When I ordered, I was given exceptional service. We had coupons and the workers were nice and helped us figure out how to use them. As soon as the place cleared out a bit, Maya started cleaning the store which was nice to see-- the store cares about their hygiene. Flor is another worker here who takes great care in giving the best service, always with a smile. She even remembers our order every time! They are the only KFC I have been to where they aren't unnecessarily stingy with the hot sauce when you ask. It seems like they really enjoy their jobs here and always have a positive attitude. We always dine-in now too because the store presents itself as a warm and inviting place to have a meal. read more

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This KFC sucks. The young guy at the counter was pretty nice and allowed the option to sub any side instead of mashed potatoes in the family fill up, but still, it's dismal in that place. This is not a place in which you want to dine so get it to go. All the sides were the standard and the chicken was on the bland and dry side because it had been sitting out a long time once we got there around 7pm on a week night. Whoever runs this KFC, do you just not care? read more

Had KFC last night. My friend ordered first and since she is a non-native speaker of English, she had a bit of trouble understanding Ofelia's (the server's) accent. Afterwards, Ofelia turned to her male coworker and the coworker said the word "chingada". This is a pretty strong profanity in Mexican Spanish. Needless to say, as a customer I shouldn't have to put up with that type of language - regardless of the context it was used in. So, I was left wondering whether they had talked about my friend in a negative way or whether the worker had just said it with regard to something else. I decided to talk to Ofelia about it (I speak fluent Spanish, but don't look like a Spanish speaker). She was very polite and apologized for her coworker. I told her that it is inappropriate to use that type of language loud enough for customers to hear, regardless of the context. The other thing I disliked was that the worker who said "chingada" was very rude and flippant in his body language. He was banging things and when he gave us our meal he basically threw it down on the counter. This guy deserves to be fired. Anyway, food was fine but service is terrible. Ofelia was nice enough but that male coworker should be disciplined. read more

Usually KFC makes reasonably decent tasting food for what it is but I never got the chance to try it as their wait staff was extremely rude and disrespectful. KFC. Good luck getting a call back, despite contacting corporate. read more

Nothing spectacular about this place...your typical KFC. Although I've previously said that I avoid fried food like the devil, ....college really breaks ya. I think KFC's colonel strips have been become my comfort food when I'm having a stressful time with school. I always order the 6 piece colonel strips and the people working always give me like 8 strips. I think it's because I usually go around closing time...or the people working there are just nice. What I like is that a little bit more than halfway in, I get full and can save the remaining 2 or 3 strips for lunch the next day (I think it's because I chug root beer when I have KFC. Probably fills me up a lot more than the chicken) The lady who's usually at the register when I go is nice and really gives me a LOT of hot sauce when I ask for it. Anyways, I'm really thankful for this KFC location. It really feeds me when I'm feeling down or just craving KFC and cannot hold back. read more

The employees are always friendly and very personable. The food is yummy and our favorite is the Crispy Coronel Sandwich!! They are better then Popeyes chicken sammies by far!! read more

If you're looking for the latest The Colonel has to offer, you won't find it here. I pop in here for lunch a couple of times a year to see if they've got any of the new things I've seen advertised, but the menu has remained totally unchanged for at least three years. Don't be fooled by the big posters outside, either. Though they may advertise something new and different (currently "$5 fill ups" meals), such things do not appear on the menu inside and mentioning them will make the staff look at you like you've grown another head. The most recent addition is the Dip 'Ems combo, a meal intended go showcase KFC's new sauces. This restaurant doesn't actually have any of those though, just the same three mediocre sauces they've always had. Service is slow except during the lunch rush. Expect to stand around for several minutes before someone gets around to taking your order. There's not much else to say. Parking is free and plentiful. The place is reasonably clean. The bathroom is located outside the restaurant and presumably the staff must be asked for the key. I've never used it because I never wanted to trouble the staff. The food is as good as any other KFC I've ever eaten at. This one just seems to have stagnated circa 2010. It's not terrible, but this particular franchise is doing nothing to save a dying brand. read more

Really enjoyed zinger burger here! This place was small but the service was very quick! Good KFC experience, will come back to have more zingers! read more

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I've had nothing but quick and efficient service. It could be because I come in towards closing when I have a real hankering for fried chicken. Justin took my order tonight and was really enthusiastic and made my experience so good! It's hard to say that for fast food restaurants sometimes. I will definitely be coming back... I'm drooling from the smell of fried chicken buckled in my passenger seat! read more

biscuit and Mac n cheese are tasty, quality of chicken is not consistent. Popcorn nuggets are bomb as always tho

I know that it'd be better for my arteries if I didn't make a habit out of visiting this place. However, I feel like once a year or once every six months is okay. I also realize that many folks love to hate on the chains, and the non-organic, non-local aspect of this "cuisine." I'm cool with that, it takes all kinds and I do sympathize with may of those creeds. Sometimes, you just need some fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and a biscuit though. This is as good a place to indulge as any. read more

Went in tonight ordered two breast and wing 3 piece combination. They had no biscuits ready at 5:00 pm. When I got home I found out they gave me 2 thighs and a drumstick. Do they not listen when taking orders. I didn't even eat the chicken. I noticed when I was there all the customers rechecking their orders I know why now. These employees should do their job right or be supervised better, very disappointing. read more

I understand that you close at 9:30 but I walked in at 8:40 and tried to order just a 2 piece breast and wing me and they didn't have it. Tried to get 5 biscuits and of course they didn't have that. This has to be the worst way to keep people coming back when you can't provide what your famous for. I was given very few choices and just frustrated with the entire experience. I will never go to this location again. To bad they don't have a Popeyes because this KFC is trash. read more

It's never packed here but the service is always slow. I've never seen a worker crack a smile and the vibe is just ... dry. I only come here because it's the only fried chicken place in goleta and it's decent. Biscuits are always dry and the chicken never seems to be warm enough, but It gets my fried chicken cravings satisfied. If there were any other KFCs or even a Popeyes, I wouldn't even bother with this place. read more

After a couple of years I decided to try if she wants again. The new hot spicy chicken feeling of me and was ever ties well. The menu selection was minimal And I decided to go for the two piece chicken combo which came with a biscuit coleslaw or mashed potatoes the chicken combo. The hot spicy chicken was only available in extra crispy, it was very oily and not very hot at all. It add add a sickly sweet taste to it and was quite a disappointing. I felt a little ill after I ate two pieces of chicken and coleslaw but got better as the day went on. It will be at least another two years before I go back if that. I would like to give him the following morning if you order any of this chicken you going to get sick from it. read more

We don't go to KFC all that often - maybe two or three times per year. It's not high cuisine and it's not healthy, but the chicken is decent and the sides are usually consistently just as one would expect. You know what you're in for at KFC, or at least that's the theory. But my last two times they've been out of stuff. Last time, it was mashed potatoes. Tonight, biscuits. Okay, fine, stock runs out. I get that. Although, come to think of it, they don't have a wide-ranging menu with a dynamic ingredient line up, so it's kinda odd to run out of basics when all that you serve are, well, basics... Anyway, I digress... Here's the thing: I don't understand why they sold me two meals which are supposed to come with biscuits - clearly (read below), they knew they were omitting them, but did not tell me, or offer a substitute. Oh, but I did get the fake butter and honey packet in each meal box, so yay! (The last time I was there, when they were out of mashed potatoes,another customer in front of me came back to complain, which was how I found out. Why are they not up front about the availability of their items?) Back to tonight's episode, I got home and opened the boxes up and discovered the lack of biscuits, called the store, and the manager, in a tone utterly lacking surprise, said, "Oh yeah, we're out of biscuits tonight. Sorry the cashier didn't tell you that. Do you have your receipt?" Well, I suppose there's a tiny chance that I would guess EXACTLY the item that they're out of on the very night that they're out of it, and then proceed to try to pull a con job on them by lying that I had just been there to pick up to-go meals, so that maybe I can wrangle me a FREE meal at some point in the future. But really? I just wanted the freakin' biscuits. And no, I don't want to get back in my car at 5pm to drive back to their store to pick up my two biscuits. I know, I know, we're talking biscuits here, people. It's not a major life crisis. But here's the context: I was up all night long with a sick child (yeah, the worst kind of sick to have to clean up), and had planned to give him the biscuit and a little chicken w/o the skin. I had not slept all night, had gone to work, and picked up a fast food meal because I was in no shape to cook a regular dinner at home. So I expect KFC to fulfill their part of the social contract into which they had entered by allowing me to purchase their freakin' meals!! And the contract terms explicitly state that I get a damn biscuit with each meal! Train your staff, Mr. or Ms. Franchise Owner. Customer service matters even in the take-out-fast-food biz. read more

I got food poisoning!!! I will never eat at any KFC location. I went there Thursday night 11/17. I ordered a famous bowl when ch is popcorn chicken on top of mashed potatoes, corn, cheese and gravy. As soon as I was almost finished I started feeling weird. I woke up through out the night going to the bathroom. I had it for a few days but my symptoms lasted 8 days. Which a nurse told me is normal. Another thing when I went to give the cashier my credit card she gave it to a boy and he started walking to the back. I asked where was he going she told me they have to charge it back there. I said no and paid with cash instead. Please beware of both of this situations. read more

Worse KFC I've ever been to. I went there at night and they gave me chicken that was noticeably old. The chicken was tough and the skin was extra brittle read more

They messed up my Uber eats order so I had to drive all the way back to return the food and ask for a new order to replace it. They refused to do the right thing and do so. Management needs work. read more

It's been a while since I've been to KFC but I'm glad I came to the Goleta location. Very clean, Nice people behind the counter...and even was given a recommendation and a coupon to reduce the cost of my purchase by almost $10.00 Very happy and the all around experience and the my order was ready by the time I filled my large drink#winning read more

Yesterday I ordered six pieces of original fried chicken to go but there were only 5 pieces of crispy fried chicken. I found this problem today since I only ate two pieces of fried chicken last night, and I called them. They asked me to drive there to get another one. No kidding. Driving 20 minutes for only one fried chicken. I will never go to KFC again. read more

This location is way nicer than the Santa Barbara one. The employees were friendly and the restaurant itself is pretty modern and up to date. Not trashy at all. The food is good. Definitely will come back. read more

I am not one of those distinguished diners, so I find KFC delicious. The only thing I don't like is that they close at 9 every night. I wish they would stay open at least until 10 on the weekends. read more

This was my go to KFC growing up in Goleta. I'm not around Calle Real Center much anymore, but it's nice to go grab some food to go every now and then. If you don't have enough money or if you are on a college budget, Albertson's Chicken Dinner Deal isn't too shabby either. read more

They have lunch deals for $2.99 for breast or thigh and drumstick with 1 side and a biscuit. You can add on a drink for $1.00 extra. Just a standard KFC, nothing special. The only annoyance is that the restroom is outside and requires a key from the cashier. The place seats about 20 but does not get crowded for lunch time. read more