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    The Win-dow

    4.2 (223 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    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.

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    Nadia M.

    If I was asked for a death row meal, it would be the double cheeseburger from here. It tastes so fresh, the onions add a nice sweetness to the savory. I wish I had got a cone or shake. Will come back when in town and recommend to friends.

    Todd M.

    First time and it was Outstanding. The burger was so yummy and tender to eat. So much flavor. The frys with ranch were also yummy. Outdoor small seating area makes it feel like Santa Barbara. Seems like a small habit kind of place but the burger was absolutely delicious. Order at window and pick up when number is called. Quick burger spot. Highly recommended.

    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.

    The burger joint
    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.

    Fries with paper plastered to them. Paper on the side

    Love the window. The food is great. However, the way they pack the food in the bags and fries with cheese is literally the worst. And it makes the experience not so great. The burgers get smashed together. The tray they cover the cheese fries with cause it to be directly stuck to the cardboard. They just recently stacked a burger with wax paper on the melted cheese and we are picking out the paper. Why on earth is the food still being packed this way? I hope they start packing differently!

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    Neil B.

    I was excited to try this place, but sadly disappointed--a poorly constructed burger with good meat quality but extremely Salty. The fries were crispy but over-salted. Friendly, efficient service. Extremely uncomfortable, hard, small marble seats, with little shade. It's though the tables and fixed umbrellas were a whimsical approach rather than a functional one. Also, .65 cents for extra sauce? C'mon

    DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    Raymond T.

    This spot is so good. Burgers are great. Price is a deal imo. Parking is super easy/free. Ordering has always been quick even when it's busy, and food comes out relatively quick. Burger is fairly filling compared to other places (looking at u, third window). Not a fan of the fries though. Tastes like stale McDonald's the one time I had it. Chicken sandwich is nicely fried but bland.

    Grain Bowl w Patty
    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.

    Tall, hard stools with insufficient footrest (IMO)
    Tony M.

    The Win-Dow is good, very good. I've reviewed a lot of burgers in this town and the Win-Dow definitely rates. What I can't say is that it's inherently special or distinct. The double cheeseburger is a good choice if you're in the neighborhood and you want a good, fast burger but it doesn't rise the the level of "I'll go out of my way to get one" as a few other places in the area do. I'd certainly have to disagree with those that say it's "the best" smash burger in town because it isn't, buts it's about as good as you will get in a quick-food, burger stand setting. Cost wise, It's pricier than the local chain burger stand around the corner with a single and a double burger with 2 sodas and 1 order of fries running us about $25. I'm ok paying that for what we got but not everyone might be. One thing I didn't really care for was the seating. The tall tiny-seated stools seemed particularly hard & uncomfortable. They leave most folks feet dangling with the micro ledge foot-rest really only being useful for child sized feet. Maybe they just don't want people "hanging-out" . So, overall, a good burger that will cost but won't disappoint.

    cheeseburger + fries
    Jessica G.

    It was my first time trying Win-Dow! I ordered a cheeseburger and fries with a side of the house sauce. The cheeseburger was delicious and the fries paired perfectly with the house sauce. The staff were friendly and the outdoor seating area was clean. There's a small parking lot, plus street parking and a parking garage right across the street.

    Brandon R.

    Honestly i hadn't eat all day so I didn't get a picture of the burger but I've been here before and these are some great burgers. Got there around 5:30 pm line wasn't too long got my burger and ate it all up. Been here several times not tooo much seating. It was nice and quiet and I'll absolutely be coming back

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    24 days ago

    Best smashburgers I've ever had. I got the regular smashburger and fries, it came out super fast! Definitely recommend.

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    Amazing service and very delicious food, especially very clean ambiance! Staff here is very welcoming and kind!

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    Great cheeseburger and it was ready in 2 minutes literally. Overall great experience and cool personal.

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    Delicious jalapeño smash-burger, fries & lager. Quick service, despite initial line out the door. Fun beer garden atmosphere.

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    4.6(1.9k reviews)
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