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    The Win-dow

    4.2 (240 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Los Angeles hype doesn't mean the business will be a success in Santa Barbara.
    Forrest B.

    Average fast food at best, overpriced, serving frozen fries, burnt Brussels sprouts and obnoxious rap music. I asked the staff what bread, roll or bun the fried chicken sandwich came on. The three staff members had no clue and one girl said flour. I told the girl she should be a comedian with that response. No refills on soda. The only party making money with the $10,000 a month rent is the landlord. The chairs on the sidewalk are cracking and breaking too. I won't return to this establishment. Honor Bar in Montecito has a hamburger and chicken sandwich that is many times better for the same price with a better ambiance, better service along with better quality ingredients.

    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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    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.

    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.

    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.

    Cheeseburger, impossible burger, fried brussel sprouts and fries.
    Karen T.

    Wanted to try something local (eventhough I am a fan of Habit Burgers) and check out Win-dow. As stated in the name, you walk up to the window to order. Tried their cheeseburger and Impossible burger, fried brussell sprouts and fries. Buns were sweet and soft.. kind of .like a hawaiian sweet bread...burgers with the crispy pickles were very tasty. Dipped my fried crispy brussel sprouts in ranch. Seating is ultra casual and all outdoors...perfect for a mild weather day. Will have to try their 3 day flavor option dipped soft service cream cones. They were super popular.

    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.

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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.

    DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    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.

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    Love the location. It's such a cute little outdoor seating with awesome music. The workers are super nice and friendly. It's a must have when visiting Santa Barbara.

    Natalia W.

    The burger = great taste, great price. The fries are pretty mid and the shakes are okay in my opinion. I also have experienced a yucky avocado (over ripe or just a bad batch) on the side with my burgers that isn't pleasant to eat. Deducting stars because the stools in the seating area are just about the worst possible option I've ever sat on. The stool is a flat circle with the smallest diameter possible, and a terrible inch wide ledge to somehow rest your feet on?? Not sure if the intention here is to prevent long dining times with shitty seating, but man it's uncomfortable to eat your food while your feet can't even stay on the foot rest

    DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER, ARNOLD PALMER, FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH, FRIES

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    Some of the best burgers in town ! So good makes you forget about in n out lol the oil the use isn't heavy, i appreciate that :)

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    Happy Cat Eats

    Happy Cat Eats

    4.6
    (163 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    A waterfront location that serves a little bit of everything from breakfast, lunch to drinks and…read morehappy hour. This was my first stop of the morning and I was hungry and didn't want to wait too long anywhere else. Therefore, I stumbled upon this cafe which was not crowded. Their menu is diverse, they include dessert, lunch, alcoholic drinks, etc. I ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage: W/GRILLED POTATOES, MAC & CHEESE, SCRAMBLED EGG & SAUSAGE Very flavorful, unique and the mac & cheese was a new one to me. A high carb burrito to get me going while I continued to explore downtown SB. 5/5 I also ordered an orange juice, really delicious and fresh. 5/5 loved it. I sat facing the beach and it was very relaxing. I enjoyed my breakfast here and overall a nice experience.

    So happy we found something close to the water that wasn't all seafood and that my husband could…read moreenjoy. He is not a big seafood guy, and when you're by the water, it feels like every restaurant usually specializes in seafood. Happy Cat Eats had a chicken sandwich that looked really appealing to him. After we got our food from the wharf, we drove over and sat at their outdoor tables while we waited for his order. The chicken sandwich was DELICIOUS. I actually liked it a little more than my own food and almost traded with him. Too bad he doesn't like clam chowder! The onion rings he ordered were just as good. The tempura batter was a 10/10. It wasn't oily at all, which is the key to a good tempura fry. We loved the weather, and all the tables had cover, which made it even better. It was a beautiful day made even better by their food.

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    Bossie's Kitchen

    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

    4.4
    (17 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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