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The Habit

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Local(805) 964-0366

5735 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA 93117

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The Habit
Local(805) 964-0366

5735 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA 93117

http://santabarbara.citysearch.com/profile/717536/goleta_ca/habit.html

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For two star dining in Goleta, try Hamburger Habit. It's known for its hamburgers. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere.

User Reviews of The Habit

Yelp.com Review - by Barbara F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to the Habit since I was very young. It was much better when it was starting off. Customer service was top notch and the food was too. Now, the food is still pretty darned good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by wright k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great veggie burger, awesome fries. 4 stars because they've messed up my order a couple of times.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rajiv R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the original location and it's awesome. I really like the old school outdoor style. The prices are awesome and they have a great veggie burger. Very healthy and tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shells G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to eat here plenty back when IV was my stomping ground & was a Santa Barbarian. I ate here recently on our last trip down and I'm happy to say that this place still lives up to my good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by B.ManzaNO ..

3.0 of 5 stars. A lot of people love this place, all I hear and read are good things about this place. I think all of those things played into my psyche and set a much higher standard for me than usual. The burger...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the ORGINAL The Habit... that started it all I have been coming here for years!!!My go to meal is cheeseburgers, onion rings with ranch. Others that are on my usual orders BBQ Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is usually really good.Their chocolate milkshake, fries, and chicken ceasar salad are my favorite things on the menu. The chicken sandwich isn't bad either.i've never been quite as enthused...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, the Habit burgers are as good as it gets for the price you get it for. In-n-who?? I don't even crave In-n-Out as I do for a thick and juicy, bbq charburger (w/avocados). I'm not even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dedo P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Love their juice double burgers with bacon and cheese.Their new location at la Cumbre Plaza offer even better burgers.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh man, I LOVE THIS PLACE! Delicious, fresh, and cheap enough for a college student's wallet. For a comparison, this place is in the same league as In-N-Out, but has more variety in their menu.I've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by helen s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think this was the location we went to...On the way home, we decided to stop by here to try our burgers because the reviews were so good. I ordered the Teriyaki Swiss Burger protein style and it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by cash s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Amazing onion rings and some BIG burgers! Sometimes the smoke kind of gets in your face and the atmosphere isn't always top notch but when you sink your teeth into their food you forget all about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Food is GREAT, service is OK and prices are moderate. Love the smell as I am driving down Hollister, makes me want to stop EVERY TIME!
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike M.

4.0 of 5 stars. What you should know about me: My favorite burger is an In-and-Out double double. I used to have an office across from The Habit. My favorite flavor is vanilla. I've never been to prison. Green...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Raphael M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best place in town for a good fast-food burger period. It is cheap, fast, fresh, and consistently good. They also have the best onion rings around. Their fries are nothing special but it doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ifood f.

5.0 of 5 stars. A classic that In-N-Out only wishes it could be. The Pastrami Burger is one of the most delicious things ever. Worth the line every time!
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is the bomb! Can I say that it's like In-N-Out on steroids? Everything is good, the burgers [obvi], the chicken sandwich, even the fish sandwich (I know, I know, sounds awful - with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wake up in the middle of the night craving The Habit. It's absolutely delicious! I have to agree with most ppl on here that its BETTER than In-N-Out!!!! I usually get the cheeseburger with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bellisama N.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I want a regular burger, I would go to In-N-Out. But for special charbroiled and sandwiches, then this is the place. We ordered a tri-tip, an albacore, double char, and teriyaki char. I really like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina D.

4.0 of 5 stars. For me, the burger hierachy goes In-n-Out -- The Habit -- Five Guys (East Coast Chain) -- All other Chains.This is a very solid burger, and again, I'm a big supporter of local chains. The burger was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alita M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm so sad this is only located in SB county. I still dream of Habit burgers!This is the original Habit, where char-broiled to perfection, and with plenty of other options for non-meat eaters. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Best Hamburger Place

I highly recommend people to go and check this hamburger place out. The prices are great and taste better than homemade hamburgers. The shakes and onion rings are a must when I order. I absolutely love this...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best burger place in Santa Barbara area FOR SURE. I used to go to UCSB and have since moved away, but still remember how delicious the cheeseburgers at this place are! If you're super hungry, opt for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah C.

5.0 of 5 stars. the ORIGINAL Hamburger Habit is the best. its wayyyyy better than in n out. the burgers are mad juicy and the onions on it are carmelized! the FRIES are just the way i like it. The Chicken sandwich is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best burger i have ever had, period. There albacore sandwich rocks too.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hamburger Habit is one of my all-time favorite burger joints. The Goleta location is soooo SoCal - order windows that open to the outdoor patio, and picnic tables covered with red and white checked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mike l.

5.0 of 5 stars. So far out of the three Habit's I've been to, this one is by far the best.It's the best because unlike the others, they have a chili burger here! I can't compare the Chili to Tommy's because they're...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Terika B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to live on Nectarine, right down the street and I loved being close to the Habit. I still crave turkey burgers, onion rings, tri-tip sandwiches from here. Oh Habit, I drool for you.
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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burgers by melanie l. at InsiderPages

i don't eat burgers much but habit burgers are pretty tasty. i was actually quite supriesed that i did like the burgers because i normally only like homemade burgers.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pre-high school I would go here with my dad, we would eat saliva inducing onion rings and fatty burgers. During high school when I worked for Larry's Auto Parts up the street, I would gorge on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marco I.

3.0 of 5 stars. I mean- its the Habit- its good- but it aint no 5 star. seems to me quality has been going down on the meat as well. almost the size of mcd's - and thats not a good thing- last few times been a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Tasty Cheeseburgers

Local, fresh and tasty. I like the quality of their burgers. Never disappoints. Fries and onion rings are delish! I tried the chicken nuggets off their kids menu, turns out you can get these at Costco. Stick...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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The best burger in the county!

With out a doubt the best burger in SB county! Home made taste and reasonably priced.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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One of the best hamburgers in town

Love the hamburgers and fries.....
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Best Onion Rings!

They have great chicken sandwiches and the best onion rings in town.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite places to go when I visit my old stomping ground...wow, I miss them! There is usually a line going out to the street and seating is crowded at best, but it's well worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Akkara S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best burgers ever. And for a place like this, the sandwiches were quite tasty too. Big portions. Nice patio seating although sometimes it gets hard to find a spot, especially during lunch time. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kay N.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Habit is so good I'm giving it 5 stars. Try everything--whatever strikes your fancy. Any of the burgers, the milkshakes, the maltshakes. Did I have fish and chips here? I'm not sure, but I think I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for my first time a few days ago and loved it. I got the veggie burger combo. Came out to $8.08, which is a little expensive for a hamburger stand, but whatever. Nothing seems to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best burger in town! If your a fan of In-N-Out, and a fan of the freshest of ingredients, then you should make your way over to the habit.Aside from burgers the habit also grills up a fine...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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The Habit

The Habit is wonderful. They have the absolute best burgers in the Santa Barbara area. I don't know what it is about them, but they are amazing. They also have a really good grilled halibut sandwich. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark D.

5.0 of 5 stars. The original "Habit". The best damn burger I've ever had...I dare anyone to challenge this statement. The only reason I try to make my commute pass through Santa Barbara...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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Best burgers in town

Really great burgers, and REAL milkshakes. Never had an item on the menu I didn't like, nice variety. Parking's a problem if you come at a busy time - which is MOST of the time! I can see why this place now...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2004
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Dine.com

to locals this is the place to go for hamburgers. old style side...
dine.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

locals and ucsb kids have the habit, big-time...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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