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Natural Cafe Goleta

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Local(805) 692-2363

5892 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA 93117

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Natural Cafe Goleta
Local(805) 692-2363

5892 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA 93117

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The Natural Cafe is a three star restaurant in Goleta. It's known for its vegetarian offerings. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable.

User Reviews of Natural Cafe Goleta

Yelp.com Review - by Ginger S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the natural cafe! All their food is great and their salads are unbeatable. They have sandwiches, soups, tacos, all kinds of great healthy food. Mostly vegetarian options and very affordable....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachael P.

3.0 of 5 stars. More like a 3.5. Just got back from eating one of the best turkey burgers. Not fatty at all but really juicy! Yummy sauteed red onions and I asked for garlic mayo in place of the 1000 island...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mona Lisa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here last night with my sister after a long day in LA and wow it was good.... first of all, we loved how healthy but tasty the food was. Secondly, being the one who bought the dinner, the price...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good vegetarian food along with some meat dishes. I like the salmon special and my kids like the gobble burger and shakes. They also have good eggplant and portabello mushroom sandwiches.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rajiv R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Natural Cafe is a great place for people looking for good quality food. It tastes delicious and healthy. It's a good place for vegetarians to take their meateating friends or vice versa. I really like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda T.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have never understood the love for Natural Cafe. If you want good Natural food, check out Sojourner. That is all.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Punam K.

3.0 of 5 stars. The two roads less traveled. I don't have too much to say about this place. The weather was great, so we got to sit outside to eat and the peeps brought out our food to us (service - check). The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Briana S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was in SB recently for work and ended up here 8 times in 3 weeks. Seriously. Why do I love the Natural Cafe?1) Healthy eats, both vegetarian and not.2) Food is prepared quickly, but isn't fast food....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Abraham P.

4.0 of 5 stars. They make good salads here and the menu lists some great alternatives for vegetarians as well. I've come here a few times and usually the meals have been enjoyable. If you're looking for a healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yummy P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Preface, I don't eat fake meats. They make my tum very grumbly. Today I had the tomato soup with rice and cream. and then half a turkey samish. The soup was delicious. and the turkey in the samish...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Natural Cafe by amanda h. at InsiderPages

They have some great salads. They cater primarily to vegetarians but they do have fish and chicken as well. Prices are pretty reasonable and they have yummy iced tea.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sierra S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Has The Natural Cafe always been bad, and I never noticed until recently, or are they just going downhill? I feel like I USED to like them, but it's been probably a year since I've enjoyed something...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Eh. This place is pretty expensive if you understand that all you're getting is lettuce and textured vegetable protein. OK, I take that back.The food can be good if you are in the mood for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Deirdre C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not vegan or veggie but this place is just good. Best pasta I've had in a long time. And theres beer.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh natural cafe, you never fail me. Everything I have ever ordered has been yummy, healthy and leaves me guilt free. Now if only you carried my one true vice, Diet Coke, then I would worship you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Two locations that I've tried....both good by Dan D. at InsiderPages

The flavors that they present in their recipes are what keeps me coming back. So many restaurants just don't serve very flavorful food. The Natural Cafe has a favorite of mine...the veggie Lasagna. So Good!...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lemonjelly l.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Natural Cafe offers a diverse range of food, with a little healthy-crunchy twist. It's a fresh and light place that the mainstream can handle, and even really enjoy.I've started going to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica B.

4.0 of 5 stars. i miss the natural cafe more than words can ever describe! oh, to have the delicious crunchy tidbits of soy-bacon delicately dispersed throughout my salad...to have fresh, healthy food at my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I crave the portabello mushroom sandwich most days of the week. Good food, I don't feel bad about eating.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by helen k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food is alright, I do really like the vegan chocolate cake they sometimes have. Every time I'm in the area I hit this place up. It's alright for what it is.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nana B.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food may not be that great tasting but sometimes we would go here... every two weeks maybe? After a while eating crap gets to you and a meal which leaves you feeling... uh... best way to put it is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Terika B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tasty freah eats. Don't think you can't get things here that will fatten you up like a Thanksgiving turkey. I used to get salads and fish tacos here. Yum.
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marco I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok- So I am not one of those happy earth feel good people by any stretch of the imagination- most people i know would probably be surprised to even see me in this place- (dont hate me for who i am)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Solid basic food- really

A good selection of simple, well-prepared food served in a pleasant casual atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful, and quality consistent. As a serious foody stuck at a motel down the road I ended up...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by trey c.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hippie Hooters!The turkey burger is good, but I can't recommend much beyond that. I've tried a chicken wrap and the veggie burger too, but they're both pretty bland.Unless you're a big fan of sprouts,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by three's company M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! Why don't they have any healthy options in the Bay Area that are this good!? It's frustrating. It's nice to have a restaurant that dedicates itself to preparing healthy meals...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Natural Cafe is one of my regular choices for healthy, vegetarian food. The restaurant is a small chain that extends throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura County. The vibe of the restaurant is very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by I T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The cashier smiles at me, despite my frantic nature, and worry over what to order. I finally speak, admitting to the world that I am not a local of SB."What would you recommend?" The cashier smiles...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ella B.

4.0 of 5 stars. i thought this place was ok. the food is pretty fresh (but the service leaves something to be desired). I would go back for a quick bite to eat.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kay N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Old Town Goleta (OTG) location:I love the falafels and tahini sauce here. My vegetarian bf at the time would enjoy stopping by because of all the hippie, veggie and vegan food.The natural...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan R.

1.0 of 5 stars. I read the great reviews on Yelp and decided to check out the Natural Cafe while visiting my girlfriend at UC Santa Barbara. Unfortunately, we were both extremely disappointed. Halfway through the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Janine A.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's been great to see this local business expand from Santa Barbara and Goleta into San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties (locations in Moorpark and Westlake Village). Besides their famous salads I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beach L.

5.0 of 5 stars. loooove their salads
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a carnivore by nature, but this place makes me into an omnivore. I love the Zen burger and the fish tacos. Its just a cool place all around.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by heather h.

5.0 of 5 stars. i miss this place more than any other in santa barbara. after graduating, i find myself craving their good karma burgers. they are amazing. the people are so super friendly, and the cafe has a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbara C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very healthy and yummy food, with many choices for vegetarians and vegans. I've had a couple of their sandwiches and loved them. Will definitely go back to try more!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul G.

4.0 of 5 stars. All I can say is Tempura Tacos! I could eat those every day. Love em'!
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Shiho F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely the greatest and healthiest place to go for a decent lunch or dinner. I hit this place up a couple dozens time while I was a Gaucho and the food was always consistent and tasty. The Ranch...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark D.

4.0 of 5 stars. MMMM....blueberry shakes. Their sandwiches are great also.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the reasons why I miss Santa Barbara - great location in Hollister and great food - great salads and even better dessert.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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Best vegatarian food! by Debbie G. at InsiderPages

I love this place! The food is always good and they have such a large variety of healthy foods like salads, soups, sandwiches and burgers (vegetarian ones too). They don't only have vegetarian foods. They do...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Nice place to visit every once in a while...

I've been here every now and then and I can't really complain. The food isn't GREAT but it isn't HORRIBLE either. It's a nice place to go out to if you feel tired of your usual favorites (unless this ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Great Selection & Food

The Natural Cafe is one of my most favorite places for lunch. The menu offers many unique vegetarian choices, as well as a few chicken and turkey meals. The prices are very reasonable and the portion ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Health Food

The Natural Cafe has several locations in and around Santa Barbara. They serve a variety of salads, sandwiches and vegetarian entrees that appeal to the health nut palate. They also have a smoothie ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great salads, very inventive and fresh. The real kicker is their nonfat milkshakes. The peanut butter one will make you swoon.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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Dine.com

this health food tastes great...
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AOL CityGuide

the natural in goleta is a relaxing place to eat. and you can eat without feeling guilty. they really helpsed my cholesterol count...
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Gayot

healthy food is not just about tofu and brown rice. kelly brown keeps our taste buds entertained with scrumptious plates like montezumais revenge (corn tortillas stuffed with black beans, rice, and cheese,...
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