My mom comes here often as its her favorite fast food spot, so every now and then for years ill get something too occasionally. This "habit" has consistently made garbage, not fully put together food for as long as i can remember. Always forgetting sides and sauces. And the food, for some reason, is always cold. I do not remember ever having a fully hot burger from this location. No other habit location is as bad as this one and its been this way for years. Whoever owns this particular habit needs to do something about it. Bring in trainers from more successful location in SB, hold your cooks more accountable for the food they make, because the quality of food here is abysmal. Ive worked in food service for a decade so im not just some Karen who is complaining for no reason. Ive been behind a flat top grill making food for hungry customers, Ive taken countless orders standing behind a register. The standard of quality at this location is shameful and the cooks/managers should absolutely be ashamed of the below sub-par food they make and willingly serve to their customers. Do better.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Shelby Delilah
The Santa Barbara Char is soooo good! All of their burgers are good, as are their onion rings. I'm not a French fry person but my husband likes them. Their shakes are really good, coffee is my favorite. Mocha is a bit too sweet for me. I love the drink selection with the different fruit flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Onion Rings & Fries, Santa Barbara Char
Henry Solis
Great burgers and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luyam Garcia
First time at the habit. We order through the screen, friendly ppl, great food and plenty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
francisco arambula
Favorite go to spot for lunch, Elmer always greets us with a smile and is always so helpful. Thank you Elmer !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Houston Waye
Decent food, a little
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Crystal M.
Normally (and my friends and I meet here pretty regularly) I like Habit and don't have issues, but I've never seen it such a mess as I did this afternoon. It DOES get busy for school lunch time, but today was especially backed up and it seemed like A LOT of people were waiting an extra long time and A LOT of mixed up/wrong orders. I waited for 25 - 30 mins (according to my receipt) and checked on it twice. My friends all finished their lunches and were ready to go, so I went and got a refund for my food (not the tip I left). Bummer. The manager sort of looked like a deer in headlights. I hoped for maybe a drink or the shake I ordered, to semi make up for no lunch for me, but I wasn't going to ask. I hope they get this worked out and isn't going to be a regular occurrence since we like coming here at least 2 - 3 times a week. Also, we miss Eric! Things ran smoother and was more friendly when he was there.
Robert B.
Wasn't going to try to make the food look great when it already looked sexy. This was a door dash order so I can't speak on behalf of the service of the restaurant or its ambiance. The burger was great and would totally recommend this place for your greasy fix from time to time.
Paloma P.
It's a hamburger. Hard to mess it up. Service is fast food service. Burgers are my habit.
Always love this location! Staff works really hard and the food is always great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enrique Valencia
Not only is the food and service great but I drive a big trailer and rarely find a good place with trailer parking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joan Valencia
My dog Buddy and i took a little day trip and we stopped here for lunch. everything was superb staff excellent. A nice bonus it is in a nice tree lined mall. It felt like we were in a tiny village. This added a nice touch to our little trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wynne Pecheck
I had lunch at The Habit today. On my way to sit outside, I tripped and dropped my entire tray of food. The Habit staff helped me clean it up and replaced my lunch free of charge. Such kindness and amazing customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura Green Beans
Palanikumar M
One should come and enjoy the food here. But personally I feel the price is bit expensive but not sure everyone can afford all time.
Best burger chain in so cal
Food: 5
Service: 5
My mom comes here often as its her favorite fast food spot, so every now and then for years ill get something too occasionally. This "habit" has consistently made garbage, not fully put together food for as long as i can remember. Always forgetting sides and sauces. And the food, for some reason, is always cold. I do not remember ever having a fully hot burger from this location. No other habit location is as bad as this one and its been this way for years. Whoever owns this particular habit needs to do something about it. Bring in trainers from more successful location in SB, hold your cooks more accountable for the food they make, because the quality of food here is abysmal. Ive worked in food service for a decade so im not just some Karen who is complaining for no reason. Ive been behind a flat top grill making food for hungry customers, Ive taken countless orders standing behind a register. The standard of quality at this location is shameful and the cooks/managers should absolutely be ashamed of the below sub-par food they make and willingly serve to their customers. Do better.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Santa Barbara Char is soooo good! All of their burgers are good, as are their onion rings. I'm not a French fry person but my husband likes them. Their shakes are really good, coffee is my favorite. Mocha is a bit too sweet for me. I love the drink selection with the different fruit flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Onion Rings & Fries, Santa Barbara Char
Great burgers and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time at the habit. We order through the screen, friendly ppl, great food and plenty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Favorite go to spot for lunch, Elmer always greets us with a smile and is always so helpful. Thank you Elmer !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent food, a little
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Normally (and my friends and I meet here pretty regularly) I like Habit and don't have issues, but I've never seen it such a mess as I did this afternoon. It DOES get busy for school lunch time, but today was especially backed up and it seemed like A LOT of people were waiting an extra long time and A LOT of mixed up/wrong orders. I waited for 25 - 30 mins (according to my receipt) and checked on it twice. My friends all finished their lunches and were ready to go, so I went and got a refund for my food (not the tip I left). Bummer. The manager sort of looked like a deer in headlights. I hoped for maybe a drink or the shake I ordered, to semi make up for no lunch for me, but I wasn't going to ask. I hope they get this worked out and isn't going to be a regular occurrence since we like coming here at least 2 - 3 times a week. Also, we miss Eric! Things ran smoother and was more friendly when he was there.
Wasn't going to try to make the food look great when it already looked sexy. This was a door dash order so I can't speak on behalf of the service of the restaurant or its ambiance. The burger was great and would totally recommend this place for your greasy fix from time to time.
It's a hamburger. Hard to mess it up. Service is fast food service. Burgers are my habit.
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Always love this location! Staff works really hard and the food is always great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not only is the food and service great but I drive a big trailer and rarely find a good place with trailer parking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My dog Buddy and i took a little day trip and we stopped here for lunch. everything was superb staff excellent. A nice bonus it is in a nice tree lined mall. It felt like we were in a tiny village. This added a nice touch to our little trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had lunch at The Habit today. On my way to sit outside, I tripped and dropped my entire tray of food. The Habit staff helped me clean it up and replaced my lunch free of charge. Such kindness and amazing customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura Green Beans
One should come and enjoy the food here. But personally I feel the price is bit expensive but not sure everyone can afford all time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Grilled Chicken, Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Fries