Kyle&#x27;s Kitchen

My husband and I decided to check out this place on our anniversary because honestly I love some…read moregood fried chicken We got the Big Bird Tray so we could try out a little of everything. Everything came out hot and ready to eat. Chicken was flavorful on its own, with great crunch, and not too much batter. Sauces were all excellent as well, I really liked the hot honey. Mini buscuits were so cute! Great hidden jem in Old Town

The food is incredible, not a single bad option on the menu. The JFC Sandwich is classic, their 3…read moreby 2 is the best deal and their weekly specials will have you coming back again and again. The breading on the chicken is perfect, the juiciness of the chicken is mouth watering. The baked beans are delicious, and the mac n' cheese is rich and creamy. The staff is incredible, sometimes it gets very busy and you can tell they're overwhelmed but they are all kind, focused, and will make sure you're still taken care of. I have yet to sit and eat in Jonesy's but the times I have gone in to pick up my food, the ambiance is calm and friendly.

Heaven on earth Buttermilk Biscuits

Chicken Fingers and fries.

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J's Hot Chicken

4.4(17 reviews)

2.0 mi

Terrific chicken and the level of heat is adjusted to your liking. I also recommend the fried mac &…read morecheese!

I came here with the family to try the chicken and ended up staying for the ice cream. There were a…read moresurprising number of people in the shop for. A late Sunday evening (~7:30) but then I realized most people were coming for the ice cream at that point. The two people (looked like HS kids) they had working there were just kind of doing everything, and because there were folks ordering both chicken and ice cream it was ALOT for them to do. A third person would have made things go WAY smoother as they could have had one person dedicated to register and a second on ice cream and a third on chicken. As it was the two kids kind of bounced around between doing all three of those and it just seemed really inefficient. I will say the most overwhelming positive thing is these two were HUSTLING! Throughout the grind they still managed to be friendly and helpful. Those kids deserve a raise, although maybe another co-worker or some efficiency training would help too! Despite everyone either getting a combo it seemed like each meal was prepared separately and individually, like each orders chicken and fries were made then the next meals chicken and fries were made. I'm surprised they didn't do all the fries and chicken at once or at least in two batches for our five meals. The shop is nice, but it's clearly an ice cream shop that serves chicken, not the other way around, the tables are small and it just seems to cater more to a "to-go" style. Ok now the food; this was a struggle. If I could I would have said 3.5 stars but ultimately, for me the food determines which way I round in cases like this, and here it was just ALOT more misses than hits. The one positive was the original strips were tasty and hot. But the mild... WOW, I'm not a spice weenie but that was ALOT of spice. I would have hoped that was hot level at least. The biggest misses for me were the crinkle cut fries. They were just not crispy at all. I think an easy fix would be to double fry them. Also slightly disappointing were the Mac n cheese balls. They were more like disks but the real issue is it was too much cheese and not enough mac. It was like a fried velveeta ball with two small macaroni noodles hidden inside. As a result it had an exceedingly artificial taste. The breast was just a long roll that split. It was meh. Ok for a sandwich (although should toasted) but just not quite right for a meal. We did have ice cream after but I'll put that info on the drip house review. Overall pretty average, but I would say in like 2 months I'd come try again so see if they could solve most of these issues, cause it easily could be 5 stars if they mix these things which are all hopefully easy.

Cynthia and her chef ‍

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Drippin Chicken

3.5(67 reviews)

7.6 mi

Amazing burgers and chicken! Great quality, and the service was very quick. Highly recommend if…read moreyou're in Santa Barbara, you have to stop by and try them!

Got the Mac Sando & Fries, Cheese curds & a Mexican coke. Sandwich was pretty big and very tasty,…read morelots of flavor, juicy chicken. Fries were well seasoned, nice and crispy. Cheese curds were delicious, breaded thick, they were crunchy. Sauce is kinda sweet. It's a small place located behind the building driveway with plenty of tables to sit at outside, no inside seating. Public parking lot down the street or you can find Street parking. I'd say prices are fair for the portion size

My tender combo with a bottle of water

Chicken # 1 (2 SANDOS & FRIES)

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Mac Sando

Bruxie

4.0(69 reviews)

7.2 mi

Wow! Excellent food, the best smash burger I've ever had…read more Nice friendly service and great place.

It was pretty disappointing. Seeing all the posters on the wall boasting about being a top chicken…read morejoint had me believing it would be amazing. Chicken was dry and waffle didn't have much flavor. Room for improvement. 3 stars.

Main dining area

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Beverage center and seating

KFC

2.9(43 reviews)

0.0 mi

I haven't ordered kfc in a long time because my past experiences were not impressive. Today, I was…read morevery pleased with my order. Both original recipe and extra crispy were very good. In addition, the servers were friendly and professional

I was looking for a quick bite since I was driving around Goleta for a few meetings and stopped by…read moresince 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!

Hot wings

5 piece chicken, wedges, mashed potatoes and gravy and famous bowl

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Store front

SB Chicken Ranch - Goleta

3.0(2 reviews)

0.4 mi

The chicken is consistently delicious, great flavor and quality ingredients. They have two types of…read moresalsa a spicy Quemada and a mild fresh one, both are delicious. I also ordered a side of avocado with chips and a coke. it hit the spot. I opted out of the rice and got Cole slaw. As the rice is simply not good. 10/10

I do not understand the public excitement for food from the Chicken Ranch. They essentially offer…read moreonly two entrees--chicken or tri-tip. Their chicken is nothing special. The tri-tip is historically overcooked, without exception. They are ruining good tri-tip cuts by needlessly overcooking it. Their cooks must have no idea of how to cook meat. If I were to get a 100% off coupon for the Chicken Ranch I wouldn't even spent the time and gas to travel the 2 miles to get it. If you ask for medium rare, you get well-done. Mark me as highly disappointed!

Bbq Chicken

4.7(136 reviews)

63.9 mi

I ordered the tteokbokki and a small size of galbi chicken, along with a peach iced tea and blue…read morelemonade. Everything was so flavorful and satisfying! The tteokbokki had the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, and the chicken was crispy, juicy, and coated in a rich sauce. The drinks were refreshing and paired perfectly with the food. Definitely a place I'd come back to again!

I am a big fan of BB.Q. I've noticed each location has a slightly different menu. I was pleased to…read moresee this location had a chicken fried rice, which I have never seen before at the locations I have been to. It was fantastic! It reminded me more of a stir fry, because of all the veggies. The fried egg on top was a nice touch. The dumplings were crunchy and tasty. And now for the main event.... the boneless, golden, original. This is my favorite Korean friend chicken of all time. It's so juicy and flavorful with the perfect amount of crunch. I also love the pickled radish that comes with it. This location did not disappoint. The service is great. Its a tiny location, with just one small table inside. It was a beautiful day, so my husband and I used their outdoor seating. We would definitely come back.

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.1(246 reviews)

40.8 mi

Raising Cane's is good, but personally it's not a place I'd wait in line for or go out of my way to…read morevisit. I'll usually eat there if it's convenient. My son, however, is another story, he's completely obsessed, as are all of his friends, so we'll definitely be back! What earned this review is the exceptional customer service. We recently ordered food for a work event, and the gentleman assisting us was absolutely amazing. I wish I could remember his name because he deserves recognition. He was welcoming, personable, and went above and beyond by offering to help carry our order to the car. Every employee we interacted with was friendly and professional. Great service can make all the difference, and this team certainly delivered.

I had never tried Raising Cane's I don't love love chicken, I am more of a steak gal but I liked…read moreit. The chicken was good. I don't like sauces on chicken but my sisters love the sauce RC offers. Also not the biggest fan of crinkle fries. Service was quick. RC is always busy and when I stopped in, it was no exception.

Pile of ice because their drinks suck

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bb.q Chicken Oxnard

4.4(178 reviews)

39.3 mi

Super love this place! I love the food, especially their honey-garlic chicken and beef-tofu soup!read more

Nice staff, clean place, good vibes, yummy food. The staff were very helpful when giving great…read moresuggestions.

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South Coast Deli-Goleta

4.3(520 reviews)

0.9 mi

One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. We will always…read morestop when we are in the area. I wish they were closer. Amazing place for great sandwiches.

Okay take two...adding a bit to my review specifically for Goleta, tiny but mighty location and a…read moremust stop for us. Enjoyed the Romaine & Gorgonzola salad from Patterson with the hubs at our Gaviota Beach camp. Staff were super kind since we popped in just before closing *previously posted to the San Roque local* Oh my gosh! Have been to two locations (Santa Barbara and Goleta) in the past few months while traveling to the Central Coast and this is now much stop for us! Love love love that they offer gluten-free bread for the sandwiches. The sandwiches and salads are super sized...big enough to share.

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Interior

Chicken & Pesto with bacon

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Cali's Finest A.

9 years ago

Went in today around 11 before lunch rush. Was at the register ready to order waitress just stud there looked at me didnt say anything keeped doing what she was doing. I had to tell her i was ready for her to take my order. Took my order put in my info for my points she started to help another customer i ended putting in my own cc info my self since she was talking so long.. ( they should just have a self service) once i got my food my soup was cold. I like kyles food but there service isnt always the best last time i came i ordered the california club to go. When i got back to work the burger didnt have a chicken patty it was just lettuce and a bun??. read more

Amanda H.

173

10 years ago

I had a great casual lunch experience at kyles. I wasn't originally going to come and try this place because it is a little out of the way for me and I do live right next to a silver greens which are owned by the same company. But since I needed some lunch before doing some grocery shopping I stopped here and I'm glad I did, not only did the soup/salad combo taste great, it was extremely filling! For less than 10$ it's hard to find this quality in Santa Barbara. I really like this place actually more than silver greens and I hope they open up more! Great food and they stand for a great cause which just warms your heart! I'll definitely be back :) read more

Caiden B.

9 years ago

I got a bacon burger here and it's actually pretty good. The reason I gave this restaurant 3 stars is because the burger patty is really small, and although I like a lot of lettuce the majority of the burger was lettuce. Flavor was on point though. It was like eating a burger at a bbq, has that smoky, char, flavor to the meat. And the fries are good but what I got was fragments of fries(a bunch of tiny pieces which made it hard to eat). Overall, flavor is great. read more

Jon H.

9 years ago

Super disappointed in the Veggie burger, I think they microwaved a frozen one. I am vegetarian and eat allot of veggie burgers, they need a bit of char to them to bring out the flavor. It was like uncooked bean. Yuck. Veggies/Bun/Fries were great, I took out the burger and ate it meatless. bumbed because Im always looking for good vegetarian option. If I was dinig in I would have returned it but it was delivered by SB Menus read more

Susan Y.

11 years ago

They got a good thing here. It reminds me of those trendy burger joints that are springing up all over LA right now except the price actually makes sense. For the price these are the best in town. For like 10 bucks you get a full on meal that's actually good quality, not some fast food joint. Their drinks are very good as well. i'm yet to try it sparkling, that's next for me, but their berrylicious lemonade is very good. read more

Caliopie S.

1 year ago

I have no idea what your burger meat is like because I am a vegetarian and ordered your absolutely disgusting garden burger rip off for over 10.00$. I gagged 1/2 of it down because of the price I paid. It was raw in the middle tasteless and the thought of it makes me gag. PLEASE remove it from your menu it is a rip off. read more

Stacy S.

11 years ago

The burger was really good. The fries were alright. The green lemonade was probably one of the nastiest things I've ever had. I do not recommend that to anyone. The staff is pretty friendly. The place is packed, line out the door and they really need a larger seating area, which is a good problem I guess. read more

Riley B.

12 years ago

I went to Kyle's with a friend a mine, hoping it was as good as all the buzz it had received. We felt the food was fresh, tasty and the right alternative to all the mundane restaurants in Goleta. Highly recommend their delicious Burgers; very meaty and reasonably priced. What more could you ask for!? read more

Diego M.

9 years ago

Staff was super cool; and the food was great. I had the burger, tomato soup and side salad. Each item was tasty and well prepared. The soup was not salty (like many palces). The place was clean and fairly busy on a Sat. I will be back read more

Kyleigh W.

9 years ago

Kyle's has great burgers and salads. I love that you can mix and match items on the menu. It is kid friendly with a chalk wall. They donate a portion of the proceeds to charities. This is one of my family's favorite places! read more

Brian C.

11 years ago

Surprisingly good for the price and menu. Fun atmosphere, they donate proceeds to good causes. The brioche buns are off the hook delicious! The wedge salad paired with a Kyle's classic burger is a great combo. read more

Heather D.

180

9 years ago

The Man Up burger was fantastic! The fries had some good flavor, but were too soft for my taste. The berry lemonade was delicious! The place has a fun atmosphere, too! I recommend it for a good lunch. read more

Brandon R.

9 years ago

We have been here many times and the food is always great. Although my friend is not fond of the tuna steak sandwich. She found very tough membranes in the tuna. So stick with the burgers and salads. read more

Kaleb P.

10 years ago

Kyle's Kitchen burgers are amazing. I'm gluten free so I get em lettuce wrapped. Not always thrilled about a lettuce wrap but they are solid here. Their fries are great too. Great value over all. read more

Adrian A.

4 years ago

Consistently good service and food every time! Whether it is a chicken sandwich or burger . The fries are pretty good comparatively too. Their dessert options are pretty good as well! read more

Clay S.

10 years ago

Service and atmosphere is great, but the food is a little overrated. Ingredients are fresh but the portions are small and not the tastiest. The price though is very affordable. read more

Mick M.

9 years ago

This is my favorite place in the shoppi center for lunch. I can order online at work then walk over and pick up my food. The french fries and lemonades are amazing! read more

Elijah B.

1 year ago

so handsome best guy ever he loves LeBron James he loves mango six 7 AM. He loves to glaze LeBron. He almost forgot my 67 sauce he was so happy and handsome read more

Rob G.

10 years ago

Worst fries I have ever eaten. Place smelled fishy and was filthy. Feel ripped off and think it's a con. Just don't waste ur money here. Absentee management read more

Amy Z.

2 months ago

It's been a month. No one's contacted me. I went back two more times and told - call leave a vm. When vm is full. Told manger would call. Never did read more

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