2nd day open and we ended up walking right by long line caught our attention. The hype is real! We ordered sat down and somehow Sat next to Mr.Paul owner. He was very friendly and told us this is there first location is Santa Barbara, they have several spots in LA. Right behind me was Martin potato bread and I automatically knew this will be a GREAT burger! Ready for the mental picture... fluffy/airy bunds with two juicy patty's and in between is melted American cheese. Topped with grilled onions and pickles! and the jalapeño sauce is more like a ranch and it's perfect with fried order a side of that sauce for .50 and skippp the ketchup! read more

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I wish this place was in a more convenient location because it's that good. Thankfully i got parking in the small lot behind it so didn't have to drive around looking for parking. I ordered at the front which faces Chapala. There is seating facing Chapala as well as on the side with tables and umbrellas. My burger was delicious. I devoured it! The fries quickly followed and i was in heaven. Perfect fast food burger and fries that didn't leave me feeling guilty. The shakes other customers had looked amazing but that treat will be saved for another day. read more

The Win-dow - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

They have burgers with beef and cheese, vegetarian, fried chicken, green bowls, with brown rice and soft eggs, shaved kale, salad, salads, and french fries. They also have hand spun shakes, including s'mores, strawberry and vanilla bean along with dip cones that include mint cookies and cream, salted caramel and peanut butter. They also have in-house made lemonade among other sodas as well. They are opened until 9 pm! read more

I already love The Win-Dow in Silver Lake so was thrilled to see a new location in Santa Barbara. I stopped for a late lunch on a Monday afternoon. You order at the window and they call your name when ready. My husband and I each ordered a cheeseburger with everything on it and a side of fries. Everything was ready within minutes. Burgers were flavorful and full of pickles, grilled onions, cheese and sauce - absolute perfection! Fries were fresh and crispy. At $14.50 for everything, totally worth the value. I really like this location as it has plenty of seating and is located in a cute corner lot alongside a plant shop and coffee shop. There's a small lot for parking, otherwise you can easily find street parking. read more

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Food ok but not up to Habit or In N Out. Staff very, very friendly but 15 - 20 minutes to get our burgers and fries. Great shake read more

I have been here several times now and it is consistently delicious!!! I love their classic cheeseburger! The bun and veggies are always so fresh and the burger is high quality! One of the best deals in SB for how delicious it is! The burgers come out fast and the employees are friendly! Love it here!!! read more

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

Lives up to the hype! Cute location in SB with parking! Simple menu done right! Even had the chicken sandwich, which was also just as delicious in its own right! I had to get the s'mores shake and it was like drinking a chocolate pudding!!! Service was fast and great! Cool SB vibe! Fits right in! read more

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The Window has a very simple menu: cheeseburger, double cheeseburger and beauty burger(impossible), fries, shakes, and a couple salads. The impossible burger was delicious! I did not have the house sauce on my burger (thousand island style.. not my favorite) so I had their jalapeño aoli sauce instead! Soooo good! The s'mores shake is lovely and a normal size (not large). I enjoy the marshmallow layer. Parking could be tricky- they have parking spots but they fill quickly. Super popular spot. read more

I really wanted to like Win-Dow but I was disappointed with the burgers. If you are an onion-lover, this may be more your thing. The burgers come with only pickles and onions as the toppings, so I asked for no onions and was told that there's no way to truly accommodate that since their whole grill is covered with them. I still wanted to see if it was worth the hype, they offered "light" onions, and then my burger proceeded to still be full of them. I think I would be surprised to see what a full serving of onions would be, but it is the dominating flavor of the burger regardless. Not my preference, especially when the onions were half raw still. The fries were crispy and the milkshake was okay, but seating is not comfortable in general. Not high on my list to return. read more

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Portions are terrible . Close to a double cheeseburger from McDonald's and way more expensive

Was in Santa Barbara for some errands and saw this place mentioned on Instagram and as much as I worked in SB and visited I never knew about this place. What a find! The Win-Dow offers a great walk up menu for dine out or take out with some delicious items. The smash burger was very tasty as well as the double cheese smash burger, good size, great sauce, crisp pickles and a perfect sized fresh light bun. We shared an order of French fries which is plenty for two people. And they were amazing, fresh hot perfectly cut and putting most of the fast food players to shame. Our strawberry shake was made fresh with local strawberries and you could taste them. The home run was the prices, all the items were very inexpensive, not cuts to quality as well as quantity to meet their reasonably priced items. I have to say I have had a few smash burgers and was very fond of a particular food truck gone brick and mortar and I have found my new favorite. So if you are in Santa Barbara and your looking for the most excellent burger or cheese burger look no further than the Win-Dow you will not be disappointed nor broke afterwards. Well done Win-Dow I will make the drive for your burgers and sides. Bravissimo e delizioso! read more

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Fresh and cooked to order. Great milkshakes! Fries were not greasy and the service was very friendly. Outdoor limited seating so if take out is an option, recommend. read more

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Cheap alternative for a burger, fries and a shake. They offer smash style burgers for less the price others. They are a decent size and filling. The only downside is that it's too salty for my taste. The chicken sandwich is delicious as well. They are full and busy most of the time but fast. Try the sauces for a change from the usual ketchup. The fries are crispy but salty as well. I am curious to try the breakfast menu. read more

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If this place existed when I was in college, I would have definitely moved downtown. As an elder millennial off of read meat, the ability to get an impossible burger (vegetarian) in smash burger form made me so very happy. I missed smash burgers and this place is the answer. They do a handful of things and they do it right. Can't recommend the food, the vibes, or the people enough. read more

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I had heard about this place. How amazing it was. It did not disappoint. I wish I could have eaten more. Service was quick and we did not wait long and it was so good. We had the cheeseburger and double cheeseburger, fries and Brussels. So yum- will be back! read more

The Win-dow - CHEESEBURGER, DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER, FRIES, CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS - Burgers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Food was denk Service was aite, no complaints. Food takes a while as it is made to order and always fresh & delicious. read more

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First time visiting Win-Dow and it was good. We arrived to a surprisingly short line and ordered quickly. Service was friendly and the wait took a bit of time, as there were lots of people waiting. My fried chicken sandwich was delicious but could've used a bit more seasoning. The fries alone deserve 5 stars, they tasted better than In-N-Out fries. I'll be back to try their burgers. We also tried their milkshakes -pretty sweet. read more

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One of the best fast food burger around. You can't beat the price. Taste was on point, taste was flavorful, to be honest I happened to walk by waiting for my sister for another restaurant and I stopped to grab a burger. #worthit read more

I got the double cheeseburger and the smores shake! So good and made so quickly, 10/10 will go again. read more

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unfortunately, did not have a good experience here. I just came for a quick bite so I ordered a burger as it comes no modifications. The girl taking my order seemed like she hated her job. Then came 12 minutes of waiting for a single burger when there wasn't a long line ahead of me when I ordered. The guy ahead of me in line actually got his order after me. Two stars because the actual burger itself was cooked really well, but the whole burger was extremely underwhelming. The bun was really thick and ice cold. It's not a pleasant experience to have a steaming hot burger on an ice cold bun. I don't know what happened there, but I would expect that that's not the normal to serve it with cold buns. The onion taste was overwhelming. I felt sick after. I won't be back. read more

Burgers are mediocre. I am mainly writing this review because they royally messed up our order last night. Simple order, we ordered a double cheese burger, a beauty burger (veggie burger) and two fries. We waited while customer after customer got their orders who ordered behind us. We wondered what was taking so long, but opted to be patient. Well after waiting for a good 30 minutes, and it wasn't busy. They finally called our name and said "sorry for the wait we threw in a free food coupon." Well now we know why. They clearly made two double cheese burgers, instead of a double and a veggie, and two fries, but didn't make the veggie burger till after. Two double cheese burgers were cold and smashed below the rock hard cold fries. Unfortunately, everything but the veggie burger were cold and the fries were hard as a rock. $35 bucks down the drain, but we got a free burger for next time! No bueno guys. Do better! Should have remade it all guys for your mistakes!!! read more

This spot will forever be my favorite burger spot. It's like a must get when I go to Santa Barbara . I'm a big pickle fan and really picky with them too but they've got the best and everything is just so good all together! Also if your not hungry make sure you try their mint n chip dipped ice cream read more

The Win-dow - Single and Double Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

First order was good. 2 nd order was not as good but my recent order was better.will try again soon and see if it is better than they get the full five stars. read more

Window's cheeseburger is good, fries too, personal size portions Fresh lemonade is refreshingly good. We had a double burger too and the flavors are good. We ordered a milkshake and that took longer than expected I would grab a bite here again when I'm around this area, maybe a weekday ! finding parking on a busy weekend was a challenge, the line might be long but moves relatively quick Service is good , they are doing their best, be patient and kind Window it's giving that corner of Chapala a new look and I like it - chill ambiance in downtown read more

This place is great! I've had the breakfast burrito with brisket, the double cheeseburger, fries, and the strawberry shake. Everything is very good and very fresh. My only complaint is the fries were slightly overcooked for my taste. Service is good and the workers are doing their best to handle the long lines during opening week. They actually gave me a cheeseburger instead of a double cheeseburger and corrected the mistake quickly once I told them what happened. They let me keep the single cheeseburger which was fantastic and exactly what other restaurants should do when they are at fault. The breakfast burrito is especially good because of the crispy potatoes (they actually crunch!) and the well seasoned, tender brisket. The burger is simple but tasty -- soft bun, well-seasoned patties, and pickles and onions that help tie it together. The strawberry shake has ample whipped cream and freeze dried strawberry as garnish. It's a bit sweet but that's what a milkshake is supposed to be. Overall, it's really delicious and features local strawberries. They have outdoor seating and the ambiance is very casual and coastal, like I'd expect from Santa Barbara. This is a great addition to downtown but I think it's a bit of a missed opportunity to close at 9 PM -- they should really be targeting the late night crowd as well. read more

First off, the burger. THE burger. It is incredible! The bun, the lettuce, the smashed patties. All excellent! My favorite burger in SB, hands down. My wife got the grain bowl and it was super tasty. All the ingredients are great and quality. The seats and tables were all clean and in good shape. Last, but not least, Sarah, the general manager is such a nice lady. She was there with a big smile and a great attitude. She made sure that we were all welcomed and happy. What an asset to the business The kids got the Local Strawberry shakes and what a treat those were! Highly recommend this place! read more

The lemonade is tangy and the food is good. Great vibes and good prices can't go wrong

I asked for no onion and was told it's not possible bc there's always onions on the grill. Pardon? How is it not possible to clear a space on the grill without any onions??? To me, that says lazy or unsanitary or both. read more

Withholding judgment until after my order is delivered, but I had to question why the $2.00 Small Order Fee (on orders less than $8.69) was charged to my $9.75 (sub-total before tax & delivery) order. I had no recourse but deduct it from my tip. Update: Not at all impressed by this new business. My order was canceled. They ran out of "a food item" (I'd ordered a cheeseburger and fries) sometime between 11:40AM and 12:11PM (lunchtime). Cannot speak for the food itself (although my boss raves about it), but the menu looks very similar to In-n-Out. read more

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Disappointing Experience - Not Worth the Hype Tried the newly opened Win~Dow Smashburger in Santa Barbara and honestly, it was a major letdown. I spent 30 minutes just to order and another 30 minutes to get my food--an entire hour wasted for what's supposed to be "fast food." I ordered the Double Cheeseburger , and it was extremely underwhelming. The patties were bland yet somehow way too salty, and the pickles piled on top made it even saltier. There was zero balance in flavor--just salt and disappointment. On top of that, I asked the girl at the counter if she could serve my lemonade with my food so I could enjoy both fresh together. She flat-out said they can't do that and handed me the drink right away. By the time my burger finally came out, the lemonade had turned into watery slush from the melted ice. What's the point? Overall, this place does not live up to the hype. If you're expecting quality or efficiency, look elsewhere. Total waste of time. read more

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Really great tasting burgers in a similar style to Shake Shack but only better tasting and much cheaper at $4.50 for a cheeseburger - can't beat that. No indoor seating. Only outdoor seating so if you get cold early bring a jacket during winter months. The service is walk-up only and the wait time with only 4 or 5 people in line was about average 5 or 6 minutes. read more

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Best smash burger and best milkshakes in SB! Fast and friendly service. Worth the trip.

Best burgers for cheap in Santa Barbara. I always always always come here whenever I visit.

Friendly guy at the front and the place is bright and clean. I had the double and a side of fries. The burger was good with a nice array of no frills toppings...sauce, pickles and grilled onions. The bun turned a bit gummy towards the end, not sure if they'd toast it for you. Fries were just OK, lukewarm yet crispy. I'm glad I tried it. read more

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Great budget eats only a short walk from state street! All seating is outdoors, and the patio area is usually pretty full. Order at the window and wait for your order to be called through their loudspeaker, and you're on your way! This spot is very very casual and great for late night budget eats. I got the fried chicken sandwich, and found the coleslaw to be oddly sweet. The fried chicken itself was very crispy though! If you get cold, make sure to bring a jacket for the patio! read more

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I ordered the cheeseburger and my friend ordered the vegetarian burger and fries. Cheeseburger and fries tasted great and the staff was nice! It has a cute and simple seating area. read more

Win-Dow is an absolute gem in Santa Barbara. The burgers are juicy and flavorful, the fries are crispy and addictive, and everything tastes fresh and made with care. My go-to order is the cheeseburger and the kale salad! Both are so good. Pro tip: add fried chicken to the kale salad. Trust me. read more

Don't understand the hype. I guess it's because the place opened a month ago. Pretty basic, meat, cheese, pickle bun. They are more like sliders. Trust me when I say not to expect a decent sized burger. Not the place to come when you are hungry. If you are not from the area, I would recommend The Habit or In-N-Out for a better burger. What did surprise me was the fried chicken, well seasoned batter, but the portion disappoints. The lemonade game is mediocre, was extremely acidic and sour, and the drinks had more ice then anything. The line of customers is misleading. read more

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Really salty. Couldn't even eat it. I just picked it up 30 mins ago on lunch and was excited to try since everyone in town talks about it. I took one bit and it was pure salt . I tried the fries salt again read more