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    The Barn

    3.5 (95 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Sandwiches, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Yes, it's on-campus. But...I've never had a bad meal here? The first time I ate here was actually about a week or so after I started working at UCR. A colleague brought me to lunch. I had a fried chicken sandwich, no fries, and...that sandwich was enough food for me. The two pictures included are the brisket sandwich and the western cheeseburger (that may not be exactly what it's called) and I have no complaints. Pretty darn good for campus food.

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    Buala E.

    I'm so glad that they allow students to use their meal swipes. The only complaint that I have is the extremely loud music that plays outside through the speakers that are right above peoples' heads. I would enjoy the music at a lower volume when they don't have live music. Food: * I LOVE the spicy ketchup!! *I'm happy about the fact that they serve Starbucks coffee *The fries are really good. I'm glad that they don't serve dried up shoe string fries

    Jo M.

    I had an awesome experience here. It's my last year at UCR and I somehow never tried this spot; I will definitely be coming back. The cashier recommended me the western chicken sandwich and it was a 10/10. The fries are also so bomb. For what it is, it is very much reasonably priced. Not sure why people complain about the music, it wasn't loud at all when I went. I felt comfortable. Give it a try next time you're hungry on campus!

    Chicken tenders

    If you want to be happy, don't come to the barn. Food is overpriced and the chicken tenders taste like rubber. I don't usually write bad reviews unless I am genuinely dissatisfied with the food or experience but the barn is terrible!!! GETAWAY WILL ALWAYS BE BETTER

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    Brandy L.

    Delicious vegan burger and fried pickles. Be sure to try the lunch hours, when it's quieter and convenient!

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    Tea C.

    Damn, those are nice beers and good burgers! Their steak fries are thick, soft, and very well seasoned. Their onion rings were too bready for me. But the beer options were definitely impressive and their options were enough to suit our party of four. The burgers though, let's talk about the food. We all got burgers but they have so many options and quite a few people working to crank it out! Their staff members are kind and very honest with their preferences, which reassures me that they've eaten the food. My 2 vegetarian friends got the veggie and LOVED the flavor so much I wish I'd gotten it. My beef hating friend felt the chicken strips were very compact, dense, and very filling. As for me, I got the classic and it was juicy, tasty, and very well put together. The bread was more than we thought it would be but it tasted great altogether! I liked the generous amount of lettuce but I wish more was in my burger or it came with a fork so I could eat it, too! Can't wait to come back and try some more!

    Buffalo chicken

    The sandwich was cold same with all the frozen vegetables and not properly cooked the only thing that was pretty good were its fries and onion rings.

    Timo R.

    We decided to check this place out because the construction had just been finished. The restaurant is located in the middle of UC Riverside campus, so parking is a little annoying. The restaurant itself has an outdoor bar for alcohol and drinks. You purchase food from the inside and they have salads, burgers, sandwiches and more. Due to Covid only outdoor seating is available. I ordered their smoked turkey sandwich and it was ok. Good size but the bread combo is just very dry, average sandwich at best. The atmosphere is nice and if you are on campus, go and take a look!

    Vira P.

    The budget strain can definitely be tasted, but the food served at The Barn still beats dorm food and cafeteria food. I had the Rustica Mac & Cheese and it was delicious, though a bit oily. I'll have to try to replicate it at home! Plus there's happy hour and other events that go on, so it's a fun place to just hang out with friends.

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    Great place to grab a quick bite to eat while on campus. Friendly staff, good seating, great food. I recommend!

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    I met a friend here for lunch who told me this is her favorite place to get a sandwich. I agree -…read morethis is one of the best sandwich shops I've been to. The interior decor can be described in one word: Dude! There are a handful of tables inside and a bar where beer on tap is served. As a first-timer, the young woman at the register was friendly and helpful in helping me make decisions after being overwhelmed by their large menu. So many choices! I decided on the Acapulco Gold: BBQ chicken breast pieces, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and dressing. It usually comes with onions too, but I asked that ingredient be left out. She guided me to try it on garlic bread, which was a wise choice (thank you), and her finger measurements helped me decide on how big a sandwich I should get. I made it a combo, which came with a bag of chips and a fountain drink. The sandwich was messy but, as is often the case with messy food, it was incredibly delicious! All the flavors melded well together. Every ingredient tasted so fresh, especially the bread. This is THE place to come if you are craving a sandwich! Note: street parking or pay in a nearby lot

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    (460 reviews)
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    We've been so SoCal Subs before and really enjoyed it. So on Father's Day that's what we wanted for…read morelunch. For a Sunday afternoon they weren't very busy, there was only one other party of 2 in front of us. We ordered two 6 inch sandwiches. 20 minutes later we were still waiting for our order. When asked how much longer the lady working said it would be done soon. 5 minutes later we were still waiting and so was the people who ordered before us. Didn't want to waste my whole afternoon waiting for a couple sandwiches so we canceled our order and asked for a refund. Although sandwiches were good in the past waiting almost 30 minutes for sandwiches is outrageous.

    We are driving from Palm Springs to Las Vegas and decided to make a quick stop to get sandwiches,…read morewe didn't want anything heavy and sandwiches are usually easy on our bellies So quick wasn't an adjective I'd use, but they are fully aware and seem to knowledge it does take a long time-because they cleverly don't rush their product. They make it with love 100%. You could see and taste the care they put into the food-so if you're trying to go in then out, it's not gonna happen, but if you can order ahead-I'd totally recommend that as well. The owner recommended next time to order ahead of time if we are on a time crunch (we wouldn't really be but we had a late start and were going to end up in Vegas about midnight...so i def don't regret going-but like the owner said-ordering ahead of time would had been the move!! . But honestly, when we are back in the area I'll ABSOLUTELY come back-and on our way home-i might just have the hub bring us back through! He had a pastrami and i had a roast beef. Went with sourdough due to yelp reviews- i chose toasted sourdough only, but they will do cold/toasted bread/toasted bread and cheese and fully toasted. It's like how that one sandwich place was-but actually good!! (I can't remember what they were called lol) Anyway, 100% recommend. The 6 inch was a good size for each of us, I'm always down for leftover sandwiches tho. So I'd get the bigger one if i had a fridge to put it in for later!! Looking forward to going again, only thing I'd LOVE is sprouts added. But I'm probably in the minority for that lol

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    We arrived a little before 11:00 a.m. because we wanted to get sandwiches. We didn't realize they…read moreonly served breakfast until 11, but luckily they were able to accommodate us this time. (: We were very grateful for that. I got the Italian Grinder with no red onions and substituted the ham for turkey. I chose the pasta salad as my side, and the sandwich also came with some kind of vinaigrette. The flavors were good, but I think the bread started to come apart near the end, and I personally wish the red peppers had more of a pickled aspect! I also got the Lemon Cheesecake Bar (?), which was yummy, but it does have nuts on top. I think a crumble topping would be even better instead. (: The inside feels a bit dated, but the employees definitely seemed to be keeping it clean. As customers came and went, they cleared the dirty tables pretty quickly. Overall, I'd give this place a 4/5, but 5 stars for the accommodation. :)

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