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    4.3 (277 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    KALE SALAD
    Shawnna R.

    This place was super cute! I love the name and the overall setup. It's all outdoor seating, and the atmosphere is really cute and inviting. I got the double cheeseburger, fries, and a kale salad. The burger was really good, and the fries were good too, although they were a little saltier than I prefer. I also got the jalapeño aioli, which honestly tasted more like lime to me than jalapeño. The kale salad was pretty good, but if I come back, I'll probably just stick with the cheeseburger and fries! One thing to note: they do add a 3% surcharge on top of tax, so just something to be aware of when looking at the final bill.

    Jan K.

    I liked this place... reminds me of In and out from years past... simple menu... great food.. all outdoors... Service is fast and efficient

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    Mary B.

    A must-visit when you're in Santa Barbara! The cheeseburger and fried chicken sandwich are both definite hits, but don't leave without trying their hand-dipped ice cream. So good and definitely worth the drive!

    C. Jay O.

    So dope to find this spot in SB! Frequent visitor to the LB location but this was even better. Must stop while in town!

    Visiting the area and decided to try the cheeseburger and chicken sandwich Soo good had to go back for my son. Must try place!

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    Veronica A.

    This is now become one of my favorite burger spots. I've been wanting to try the Win-dow as they have a location in LA but never came around to it while I was there. This is the perfect pre or post beach lunch and I really appreciated the affordable prices. The people working were very friendly and answered all my questions about the menu. There is plenty of outside seating which was ideal for the sunny day I came on. The line can get a tad bit long but it does move quickly. Definitely recommend this place to all burger aficionados.

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    Lucas C.

    Win-Dow in Santa Barbara is a must if you're craving a solid smash-style burger. The burgers are seriously amazing, simple, flavorful, and cooked just right. Definitely hits the spot without trying too hard. The vibe is super chill and laid-back, making it a great casual stop while you're in the area. Also, it's surprisingly affordable compared to a lot of other Santa Barbara spots, which is a huge plus. Quick heads up: the parking lot is pretty small since it's shared with a couple of other businesses. You're better off walking over or parking at one of the nearby garages (which are usually free for the first 70 minutes or so). I've heard there's one in LA too but haven't tried itthis Santa Barbara location though? Awesome. Definitely coming back.

    Nancy D.

    The Window is always buzzing with people at all hours of the day. They serve amazing burgers. The buns are soft, but not soggy. The patties are perfectly charred and the toppings melt together beautifully to create the most solid, yet simple burger I've had in a while. I was most excited about their dipped cones, which are fresh and creamy. The peanut buddy is a vanilla cone dipped in chocolate, covered in a crunchy but smooth peanut coating. Wonderful, wonderful, amazing place with lots of seating and parking! The outdoor patio has lots of bugs flying around :( but we sat on the stools near the street and had no problems there.

    Sarah W.

    The Win-dow is definitely a gem that I'm glad I got to experience! The staff were all so sweet and the service was pretty fast. There's a small outdoor seating area by the pickup window as well as some tables and chairs wrapped around the other side of the building. I didn't have to wait for a spot, but it seems tables turnover quickly. I got the single cheeseburger with everything on it and also got to try the Brussel sprouts and fries. Everything was 10/10. The cheeseburger itself was one of the best smash burgers I've ever had. The bun was so incredibly soft and pillowy and the sauce was so delicious. The Brussel sprouts and fries were both cooked and seasoned to perfection. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll for sure be stopping by for another!

    Jessica O.

    The vine of this place is so relaxing and chill. The staff were super friendly! On top of that the food was great. We got a cheeseburger, kale salad and fries. Oh, and can't forget the puppy patty! I think the fries and kale salad will bring me back!

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    Karen A.

    I ate lunch at the Santa Barbara Win-dow location. I ordered the grain bowl with a patty added. It was a great deal for $10. And SO nice to have fast food that is not all grease. Thanks!! The bowl had brown rice, pickled fennel, roasted broccolini, carrot ribbons, kale, cilantro, and radish on it. It came with a small dressing which was delicious! I enjoyed the bowl and would def come here again.

    Catrina R.

    Dang. What a great burger experience. Worth the hype. We tried their cheeseburger and their double cheeseburger. The buns were buttery soft and the meat was perfect. My biggest worry with smash burgers are that they always tend to be greasy but not these! Also the portion size was perfect. We each got fries as well. They were perfectly crunchy. How all fries should taste. We got two sauces: their house sauce (think thousand island) and jalapeño. The house sauce was my favorite for the burger and fries but the jalepeno would be great on a chicken sandwich (which they have!). One of the big winners of the night was their milkshake. We got their local strawberry. It was perfectly creamy and the strawberries tasted hella fresh. Would highly recommend. Everyone that worked there was lovely and fast. It's a small joint where you order at the window and the call out your name. There's seating around the location on either side with only about 4 true tables so when it gets busy I could forsee big groups having a hard time finding a spot to sit. We walked here but there was a parking lot behind it with some spots. Please note that a lot of people got food to go by parking on the street and jumping out.

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    Wendy N.

    This is officially my favorite Smashburger in town (sorry, Third Window)! Their prices are super reasonable and the food is delicious! The massive lines have gone down since this place first opened in Santa Barbara. I've also had the SB Grain Bowl made with brown rice, six veggies, two seeds, and soft egg which is pretty yummy too. I was still pretty hungry though after eating, it so next time I added a Patty. Parking can be difficult, but can usually be found on the street if the small parking lot which it shares with Lighthouse Coffee and other businesses is full.

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    Food tastes pretty good, and for how good it is, the pricing is surprisingly affordable. Makes it worth coming everytime.

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    This place lit and maritxa awesome def coming back girls are great at the window such good food too

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    Mission City Sandwich Shop

    4.5(125 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    This place is great! I wish they would open another one in Goleta, but now that I have tried them…read moreout I'm willing to make that drive up to the Mesa! If you are new to Mission City like me, you have got to try the Spicoli, it's literally everything you could want in a sandwich, AND they give you that extra crunch and add chips to it! Mind blown. We also tried the special and that one really needs to go on the regular menu so we can have it again! We were told the specials last about a week or two. The wait wasn't bad, the place did have a line, but I see why now! It's worth it! There wasn't a lot of parking in front, but we found out later there is a huge parking lot behind the shop.

    Easy 5. We were driving home from the central coast, my man wanted a sandwich, and while this isn't…read moreright off the freeway, it's not THAT much farther and the sandwiches looked too good to pass up. Man, am I glad we did. I cannot get over how good the Jon Bahn Jo Mi was. The first impression was that it was heavy, so I was like OK, I'll have leftovers. Then, the big reveal, I opened the sandwich and the second impression was the fresh, fragrant smell of the herbs. Then, first bite, and the quality of the beef n tri-tip, and how all of the ingredients blended perfectly, put me in a happy dance. But wait, there's more! Bc then, the pho dip companion had so much flavor, more depth than some pho places I go to. Wow, I'll stop here anytime. Easy 5.

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    Olio Bottega

    Olio Bottega

    4.7(51 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Absolutely amazing experience at Olio Crudo Bar! The food was delicious, but what really made our…read moreexperience exceptional was Juan. His customer service was outstanding! He was basically doing EVERYTHING serving, hosting, bartending, and making sure everyone was taken care of!!! Juan seriously deserves recognition for how hard he works and how well he treats his guests. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving people a great experience. Amazing food, amazing service, and we'll definitely be back!!!

    We love Olio e Limone and were happy to learn about Olio Bottega, the casual…read morerestaurant/retail/takeout shop next door. We went once to pick up sandwiches, then dropped in last month for an easy Friday lunch. It's been a valuable addition to our Santa Barbara rotation. We will probably take out more than we dine in, but our sit-down lunch was quite pleasant. The shop is small and charming, and it has a lovely patio with full table service. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. We ordered two glasses of Prà Otto Soave, a nice Italian white. Such a treat to have wine on a patio with a sandwich lunch. I've tried a handful of the sandwiches, and all of them have been great. I'd highly recommend the finocchiona, with fennel salami, fresh pecorino, artichoke cream, and eggplant. The capocollo is good too, with coppa salami, spicy pecorino, arugula, and extra virgin olive oil. My husband's go-to is the caprese, a solid sandwich with cured prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil, though it does taste much better with balsamic vinegar, which our waiter was able to provide. On the hot side, I've enjoyed the porchetta, with pork belly roulade, provola, roasted peppers, and lemon dijon. Portions are on the small side, and the focaccia was better on our first visit (I'm guessing it was fresher that day), but overall, I've really liked the sandwiches. If you want Italian sandwiches in Santa Barbara, Olio Bottega is probably the place to get them. I look forward to my next lunch, whether it's at home or on that patio.

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    Bossie's Kitchen - Inside

    Bossie's Kitchen

    4.5(217 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    What a gem of a place. And, wow, BEST Donuts in Santa Barbara. Most beautiful pastry display &…read moreoptions in Santa Barbara too. Love that they focus on organic and local. I happened upon Bossie's accidently after an appointment in this off beat-ish area on Milpas and was wonderfully surprised. They had just opened ( @11:30 am). I truly wanted to get everything! All looked and sounded so mouthwatering good. Settled with the hibiscus rose donut = lick the box don't want it to be over dreamy purrr good. Fresh bread baking scent wafting. Courtyard with umbrellas seating. A full menu of sandwiches and main dishes. Looking forward to all that. And hooked on the donuts and other pastry options. I will eventually, try it all.

    Bossies is: 1. Such a vibe for dinner. Sitting outside…read morereminded me of getting dinner in Europe- intimate, romantic, laid back. Perfect corner building in a not-too-crowded street. 2. The menu was well-rounded, included great staples, along with some fun fusion items. There's a couple gluten free options, but it is NOT a gluten free kitchen. 3. The portions were amazing! My husband was begging me to write this review because he had his favorite fried chicken sandwich here (and he has had a lot). It not only was so delicious, it was huge! We are stoked that Bossies is down the street from our home- we will definitely be coming back and trying the rest of the menu (+ the dessert that sounds amazing)

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    Fresco At The Market

    Fresco At The Market

    4.2(18 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Friendly service, super fresh soups and sandwiches in the public market. Great display of fresh…read morehealthy treats/snacks/drinks, light clean decor. It feels expensive upfront but with portion sizes, it's a great deal. For a lighter meal, just share a sandwich and soup with a friend, a lover, whoever! The house lemonade and tea are delicious, with the lemonade being perfectly sweet and tart. Soup of the Day was French Onion, which is on the sweeter side, and comes with cheese and a crostini soaking up the broth. Onions are very nicely caramelized. It was tasty but the portion of this soup was a bit large for the intensity of the soup sweetness, almost like syrup after eating it enough. Any other soup - I'd be fine with the portion size. Partner's review of the BLT: "Plenty of bacon and toasted very nice on sourdough, the sourdough with the soup was balanced. I can tell they added a little bit of butter on the sourdough for the extra crunch. Vegetables - they're vegetables, FRESH though." I had The Griller, hot with provolone on a bolillo roll. Packed with flavor from the peppers and olives, plus all the meat protein was the bomb!

    I hate to give a bad review, but I am really mystified by the good reviews. I tried two different…read moredesserts and neither one had any taste at all. One was a small round chocolate cake. The other was a chocolate chip cookie with walnuts. My wife had the same experience, so it wasn't just me. I wouldn't mind that they were rather expensive if they at least tasted good. What is weird is that they looked so good!

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    Goodland Waffles & Melts - The classic waffle

    Goodland Waffles & Melts

    4.6(89 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    We ended up coming here multiple times during our vacation because it was just that good! Every…read moresingle meal was consistently delicious, and I especially appreciated that they had genuinely tasty plant-based options instead of just an afterthought or two. The staff was what really made this place stand out. On our last day, I accidentally miscommunicated my order and ended up with the wrong meal. It was completely my mistake, and I was so disappointed because I had my heart set on a specific waffle (you know when you've been looking forward to something all morning?). Even though it wasn't their fault, they were incredibly kind and gracious. They happily fixed it without making me feel bad, and their warmth completely turned my day around. It may seem like a small thing, but kindness like that sticks with you. They could have easily told me it was my mistake, but instead they chose generosity and excellent customer service. Between the amazing food, the fantastic plant-based options, and some of the kindest staff we've encountered, this became one of our favorite spots on our trip. We tried several different menu items over multiple visits, and every single one was excellent. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in town!

    What a charming little coffee shop. It's in an excellent…read morelocation being in downtown and across the street from the museum. I ordered an iced matcha latte with a lavender cold foam and I have to say, I was impressed by not only how good it tasted but the price! I think I paid around 6.50? Most shops will charge that drink for more than $8 so I would say, Goodland is priced reasonably. I got the breakfast burrito and that was good too. Pup friendly location too!

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