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    The Barn

    3.6 (94 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Sandwiches, Bars
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    THE BARN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Yes, it's on-campus. But...I've never had a bad meal here? The first time I ate here was actually about a week or so after I started working at UCR. A colleague brought me to lunch. I had a fried chicken sandwich, no fries, and...that sandwich was enough food for me. The two pictures included are the brisket sandwich and the western cheeseburger (that may not be exactly what it's called) and I have no complaints. Pretty darn good for campus food.

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    Buala E.

    I'm so glad that they allow students to use their meal swipes. The only complaint that I have is the extremely loud music that plays outside through the speakers that are right above peoples' heads. I would enjoy the music at a lower volume when they don't have live music. Food: * I LOVE the spicy ketchup!! *I'm happy about the fact that they serve Starbucks coffee *The fries are really good. I'm glad that they don't serve dried up shoe string fries

    Chicken tenders

    If you want to be happy, don't come to the barn. Food is overpriced and the chicken tenders taste like rubber. I don't usually write bad reviews unless I am genuinely dissatisfied with the food or experience but the barn is terrible!!! GETAWAY WILL ALWAYS BE BETTER

    Jo M.

    I had an awesome experience here. It's my last year at UCR and I somehow never tried this spot; I will definitely be coming back. The cashier recommended me the western chicken sandwich and it was a 10/10. The fries are also so bomb. For what it is, it is very much reasonably priced. Not sure why people complain about the music, it wasn't loud at all when I went. I felt comfortable. Give it a try next time you're hungry on campus!

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    Brandy L.

    Delicious vegan burger and fried pickles. Be sure to try the lunch hours, when it's quieter and convenient!

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    Tea C.

    Damn, those are nice beers and good burgers! Their steak fries are thick, soft, and very well seasoned. Their onion rings were too bready for me. But the beer options were definitely impressive and their options were enough to suit our party of four. The burgers though, let's talk about the food. We all got burgers but they have so many options and quite a few people working to crank it out! Their staff members are kind and very honest with their preferences, which reassures me that they've eaten the food. My 2 vegetarian friends got the veggie and LOVED the flavor so much I wish I'd gotten it. My beef hating friend felt the chicken strips were very compact, dense, and very filling. As for me, I got the classic and it was juicy, tasty, and very well put together. The bread was more than we thought it would be but it tasted great altogether! I liked the generous amount of lettuce but I wish more was in my burger or it came with a fork so I could eat it, too! Can't wait to come back and try some more!

    Buffalo chicken

    The sandwich was cold same with all the frozen vegetables and not properly cooked the only thing that was pretty good were its fries and onion rings.

    Timo R.

    We decided to check this place out because the construction had just been finished. The restaurant is located in the middle of UC Riverside campus, so parking is a little annoying. The restaurant itself has an outdoor bar for alcohol and drinks. You purchase food from the inside and they have salads, burgers, sandwiches and more. Due to Covid only outdoor seating is available. I ordered their smoked turkey sandwich and it was ok. Good size but the bread combo is just very dry, average sandwich at best. The atmosphere is nice and if you are on campus, go and take a look!

    Vira P.

    The budget strain can definitely be tasted, but the food served at The Barn still beats dorm food and cafeteria food. I had the Rustica Mac & Cheese and it was delicious, though a bit oily. I'll have to try to replicate it at home! Plus there's happy hour and other events that go on, so it's a fun place to just hang out with friends.

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    Can't get a order right to save their life. When the food comes it tastes great, but rarely comes on time. Customer service is dead.

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    Great place to grab a quick bite to eat while on campus. Friendly staff, good seating, great food. I recommend!

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    We are driving from Palm Springs to Las Vegas and decided to make a quick stop to get sandwiches,…read morewe didn't want anything heavy and sandwiches are usually easy on our bellies So quick wasn't an adjective I'd use, but they are fully aware and seem to knowledge it does take a long time-because they cleverly don't rush their product. They make it with love 100%. You could see and taste the care they put into the food-so if you're trying to go in then out, it's not gonna happen, but if you can order ahead-I'd totally recommend that as well. The owner recommended next time to order ahead of time if we are on a time crunch (we wouldn't really be but we had a late start and were going to end up in Vegas about midnight...so i def don't regret going-but like the owner said-ordering ahead of time would had been the move!! . But honestly, when we are back in the area I'll ABSOLUTELY come back-and on our way home-i might just have the hub bring us back through! He had a pastrami and i had a roast beef. Went with sourdough due to yelp reviews- i chose toasted sourdough only, but they will do cold/toasted bread/toasted bread and cheese and fully toasted. It's like how that one sandwich place was-but actually good!! (I can't remember what they were called lol) Anyway, 100% recommend. The 6 inch was a good size for each of us, I'm always down for leftover sandwiches tho. So I'd get the bigger one if i had a fridge to put it in for later!! Looking forward to going again, only thing I'd LOVE is sprouts added. But I'm probably in the minority for that lol

    If you're craving a true SoCal sandwich, this place is it. Every bite takes me straight to flavor…read moretown, packed with fresh veggies, loaded with hearty meats, and built like they actually care about your hunger!! I stumbled on this spot about two weeks ago, and honestly, I'm already planning to make it a regular stop because a good sandwich is my love language. The service is on point. The staff is friendly, upbeat, and always ready to help you figure out exactly what you want. Ordering inside is super easy too thanks to their tablet setup. It makes customizing your sandwich a breeze. 10/10!!

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    5 stars for always being consistent and delicious. I mainly visit on Saturdays for lunch and it…read morecan be busy but the staff is pretty efficient and gets orders out quick. Honestly, the line is mainly due to the customers taking their sweet time while ordering. You might have a hard time finding a table to sit at inside, but they also have outside seating. Price-wise you'll probably spend around $15-$20 per person. I highly recommend their grilled chicken sandwhich. It comes with grilled chicken, lettuce and tomato, all on a toasted sourdough bread covered with pesto and cheese. For the side I typically get the Italian pasta salad, which is always delicious. One thing about this sandwhich is that the chicken will never cover the entire bread and it will never be distributed evenly. So you will always have one half that has less chicken and ends up being part veggie pesto sandwhich, which is still worth it. The other favorite is a turkey club sandwhich on a croissant. It's basic, but also very tasty. They also carry a variety of pastries and serve Klatch coffee (brewed coffee) if you need a sweet treat afterward.

    I've only had the breakfast platter here, eggs, really good bacon, perfectly seasoned potatoes and…read morefresh sourdough toast, it's so good I haven't gotten around to trying something else. Definitely 5 stars for the breakfast Atmosphere inside is very welcoming and cute nothing fancy just an old school feel which I like Customer service 5 stars for sure. Employees have been friendly each time and they bring out food to you on the patio. Unfortunately the location is increasingly a problem at least while sitting outside. Lots of homeless people around some on drugs and some unstable. Last time I was there a homeless man threw an orange at someone who was eating next to me for no reason at all. It's not the first time something happens that feels unsafe and although there's not much the restaurant can do about it it does affect the ambience

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    I'd give it 3.5 out of 5 stars…read more Yafa Cuisine is a good local spot and a decent value for the portion sizes. You definitely get a good amount of food for your money. The meat was tender, juicy, and well-seasoned, which was the highlight of the meal. The rice had good flavor, but unfortunately it wasn't fully cooked, which took away from the experience a bit. The food also took a while to come out, so be prepared for a longer wait. One downside for me was the pita bread. It was very dry and hard, and not enjoyable at all. Another concern was the open kitchen. While the area looked clean overall, I did notice the cook using the same gloves to prepare food and then handle items that didn't appear clean, which was a little off-putting. Overall, Yafa Cuisine has good flavors and generous portions, but a few quality and cleanliness details kept it from being a higher rating.

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