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    Little Bird Kitchen

    4.1 (53 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Burger week burger
    Emmy C.

    Came here for burger week and between the other 2, this one was my favorite. The burger is small, but the veggies help to make it not too heavy. The overall flavor is pretty good

    Jovany B.

    I found out about this place during burger week. Burger looked delicious and actually their fish sando looks great as well as the fried chicken. After a nice hike this burger and onion rings hit the spot. Tasty smash style burger, a bit greasy but enjoyable. The onion rings are top tier, fries are good. Probably won't get a salad next time but over all glad I came and gave it a go.

    The Little Bird Chicken Sandwich
    Reyna M.

    This place is really expensive. We spent $63 on all of this. The burger and fries were good, but the fries alone were six dollars which was very pricey. The burger was good, I would call it a smash burger as the meat was thin and crispy. I was definitely full afterwards! The Little Bird Sandwich however was falling apart, and the flavor was not impressive. It was $2 to make it spicy, but it looked like they just put some chili oil on it which ended up everywhere but the sandwich. I really enjoyed the milkshake. That was our favorite part although $10 was expensive. We got chocolate and it had a bit of a minty taste which I liked!

    In SB Public Market
    Michelle R.

    In the Santa Barbara Public Market. I feel like we happened upon 2 gems here. The Public Market was off the main drag, State St, kind of unassuming from a tourists perspective. We came into the lively market looking for a healthier option. We discovered Little Bird Kitchen, and hubs and I shared a Tuscan Kale Salad with Chicken, that was a great sized portion, with tons of fresh ingredients and ended up being very filling for us two. This is a great find!

    House Dipped Corn Dog & Fries
    Andy L.

    Order at the counter and grab a buzzer. Food comes quickly. Solid service. Excellent house dipped corn dog & fries. Worth a stop.

    Fries and Little bird
    Diana L.

    Oooh the chicken sandwich known as the little bird is massive! Somewhat of an oxymoron. This has two slices of chicken -buttermilk fried chicken breast! Filling a flavorful. There is an option to add spice to the chicken. Located in the SB public market, the service is prompt whether eating at the market or ordering for takeout. I highly recommend order 50/50, which is fries and onion rings and eat with the LBK sauce. Will be returning, to try other items in the menu.

    Plain Wings
    David B.

    Exceptional service, food and ambiance. I just wish I had known in advance it wasn't the place I thought I was going to. A happy accident. By the way, they have the right person running the register. I didn't get her name, but she's a superhero (Green Lantern)

    Mixed Lettuce (+ grilled chicken)
    Shelby S.

    I was able to enjoy lunch at the Public Market recently and opted to try Little Bird Kitchen. I chose the mixed lettuce salad bowl and added grilled chicken. It was delicious! I love beets and the poppyseed dressing was such a good compliment. The salad was beautifully displayed with spreadable cheese on the side of the bowl! The staff working were so friendly and helpful. My order came up super quick. I will definitely be back!

    "BEST grilled cheese" in Santa Barbara. Nico is a big grilled cheese guy and Little Bird is his favorite spot. Bonus points for a great shake, too!

    The Little Bird (fried chicken sandwich)
    Jenn M.

    Yes, this is fast, casual dining, but do not mistake it for fast food quality. I had the little bird sandwich and it was very, very good. The chicken was moist and tender and crispy without being greasy. There were two very large pieces of chicken breast. I ended up opening the sandwich and having two open face sandwiches. I believe I read that the owner is trained in fine cuisine and it definitely showed with this meal. I look forward to going back and trying the burger.

    The little bird Burger

    Way too Over Priced, Burger wasn't worth the 18$ also fries were an additional 6$!!! The Burger was so greasy and tasted completely bland. I could've gotten a cheaper tastier burger with a fry and drink anywhere else in sb!!

    Weston R.

    Unreal salads! I'm sure everything else is also amazing!! Great service as well. Another awesome restaurant in public market!

    Tiffany W.

    The fried chicken sandwich was juicy. I was a huge fan of the mixed green lettuce in a bowl. The poppy seed dressing was to die for. The fries weren't overly greasy & very tender. Overall, a lovely lunch to tie us up before our dinner.

    Nathan beef corn dog and fries and the fried chicken sandwich

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    Evertthing is Great! The menu, staff, location, food quality, pricing. As a local I eat here 2-4 times a week. Something in that sauce

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    Thank you David! I’m glad you found us!

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    We are so glad you found us! Hope to see you again soon

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    The food here was delicious! I highly recommend the onion rings and the chicken sandwich.

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    Thank you Jeffery! Hope to see you in again soon!

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    Provide water for your customers when they buy food from your restaurant, like every other place on the foodcourt

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    This is exactly what we strive for! Yay!

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    We ordered a burger and a Ceasar salad it was good food! Pricey but it's Santa Barbara so that's normal. Fast and good

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    The perfect simple chicken Caesar salad. Nothing fancy but every bite was fresh and tasty.

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