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    The Win-dow

    4.3 (264 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Sarah W.

    The Win-dow is definitely a gem that I'm glad I got to experience! The staff were all so sweet and the service was pretty fast. There's a small outdoor seating area by the pickup window as well as some tables and chairs wrapped around the other side of the building. I didn't have to wait for a spot, but it seems tables turnover quickly. I got the single cheeseburger with everything on it and also got to try the Brussel sprouts and fries. Everything was 10/10. The cheeseburger itself was one of the best smash burgers I've ever had. The bun was so incredibly soft and pillowy and the sauce was so delicious. The Brussel sprouts and fries were both cooked and seasoned to perfection. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll for sure be stopping by for another!

    Jessica O.

    The vine of this place is so relaxing and chill. The staff were super friendly! On top of that the food was great. We got a cheeseburger, kale salad and fries. Oh, and can't forget the puppy patty! I think the fries and kale salad will bring me back!

    Jan K.

    I liked this place... reminds me of In and out from years past... simple menu... great food.. all outdoors... Service is fast and efficient

    C. Jay O.

    So dope to find this spot in SB! Frequent visitor to the LB location but this was even better. Must stop while in town!

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    Veronica A.

    This is now become one of my favorite burger spots. I've been wanting to try the Win-dow as they have a location in LA but never came around to it while I was there. This is the perfect pre or post beach lunch and I really appreciated the affordable prices. The people working were very friendly and answered all my questions about the menu. There is plenty of outside seating which was ideal for the sunny day I came on. The line can get a tad bit long but it does move quickly. Definitely recommend this place to all burger aficionados.

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    Lucas C.

    Win-Dow in Santa Barbara is a must if you're craving a solid smash-style burger. The burgers are seriously amazing, simple, flavorful, and cooked just right. Definitely hits the spot without trying too hard. The vibe is super chill and laid-back, making it a great casual stop while you're in the area. Also, it's surprisingly affordable compared to a lot of other Santa Barbara spots, which is a huge plus. Quick heads up: the parking lot is pretty small since it's shared with a couple of other businesses. You're better off walking over or parking at one of the nearby garages (which are usually free for the first 70 minutes or so). I've heard there's one in LA too but haven't tried itthis Santa Barbara location though? Awesome. Definitely coming back.

    Nancy D.

    The Window is always buzzing with people at all hours of the day. They serve amazing burgers. The buns are soft, but not soggy. The patties are perfectly charred and the toppings melt together beautifully to create the most solid, yet simple burger I've had in a while. I was most excited about their dipped cones, which are fresh and creamy. The peanut buddy is a vanilla cone dipped in chocolate, covered in a crunchy but smooth peanut coating. Wonderful, wonderful, amazing place with lots of seating and parking! The outdoor patio has lots of bugs flying around :( but we sat on the stools near the street and had no problems there.

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    Karen A.

    I ate lunch at the Santa Barbara Win-dow location. I ordered the grain bowl with a patty added. It was a great deal for $10. And SO nice to have fast food that is not all grease. Thanks!! The bowl had brown rice, pickled fennel, roasted broccolini, carrot ribbons, kale, cilantro, and radish on it. It came with a small dressing which was delicious! I enjoyed the bowl and would def come here again.

    Catrina R.

    Dang. What a great burger experience. Worth the hype. We tried their cheeseburger and their double cheeseburger. The buns were buttery soft and the meat was perfect. My biggest worry with smash burgers are that they always tend to be greasy but not these! Also the portion size was perfect. We each got fries as well. They were perfectly crunchy. How all fries should taste. We got two sauces: their house sauce (think thousand island) and jalapeño. The house sauce was my favorite for the burger and fries but the jalepeno would be great on a chicken sandwich (which they have!). One of the big winners of the night was their milkshake. We got their local strawberry. It was perfectly creamy and the strawberries tasted hella fresh. Would highly recommend. Everyone that worked there was lovely and fast. It's a small joint where you order at the window and the call out your name. There's seating around the location on either side with only about 4 true tables so when it gets busy I could forsee big groups having a hard time finding a spot to sit. We walked here but there was a parking lot behind it with some spots. Please note that a lot of people got food to go by parking on the street and jumping out.

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    Matt R.

    I like your French fries. They were amazing. I can't wait to come back for more yummy smash burgers too. Those hit the spot

    Todd M.

    First time and it was Outstanding. The burger was so yummy and tender to eat. So much flavor. The frys with ranch were also yummy. Outdoor small seating area makes it feel like Santa Barbara. Seems like a small habit kind of place but the burger was absolutely delicious. Order at window and pick up when number is called. Quick burger spot. Highly recommended.

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    Wendy N.

    This is officially my favorite Smashburger in town (sorry, Third Window)! Their prices are super reasonable and the food is delicious! The massive lines have gone down since this place first opened in Santa Barbara. I've also had the SB Grain Bowl made with brown rice, six veggies, two seeds, and soft egg which is pretty yummy too. I was still pretty hungry though after eating, it so next time I added a Patty. Parking can be difficult, but can usually be found on the street if the small parking lot which it shares with Lighthouse Coffee and other businesses is full.

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    Jessica G.

    It was my first time trying Win-Dow! I ordered a cheeseburger and fries with a side of the house sauce. The cheeseburger was delicious and the fries paired perfectly with the house sauce. The staff were friendly and the outdoor seating area was clean. There's a small parking lot, plus street parking and a parking garage right across the street.

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    Food tastes pretty good, and for how good it is, the pricing is surprisingly affordable. Makes it worth coming everytime.

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    Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's

    4.4(1k reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Melt in your mouth goodness!!! While visiting SB, we drove…read moreby this spot on the way to dinner. We said to ourselves, skip dessert at the restaurant , so we can save room for ice cream! Thursday evening and there was a line! We got double scoops and those were generous portions for sure, seemed like a pint of ice cream in each. We got Santa Barbara Strawberry, very strawberry, creamy and yummy! And Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate - as creamy chocolate as it gets, with bits of chocolate - yummo!!! Go get some goodness while in the area, we highly recommend !

    This ice cream spot was definitely one of the highlights of my Santa Barbara trip. I was already so…read moreexcited to go because my friend was hyping it up, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I got a small froyo which ended up being HUGE. I was shocked with their serving size because it was so much for only $9. Anywhere else this would probably be $20 lol. With the small you can get four flavors so i got horchata, peanut butter, honey vanilla, and graham cracker. All of the flavors were so yummy, not to sweet, and creamy as could be. Definitely would recommend coming here. The wait was a bit long, but while chatting it up with some friends made it go by fast.

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    Rori's Artisanal Creamery

    4.4(379 reviews)
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    I ordered the milk and cookies and the Nutella flavor. The ice cream was very creamy, and was on…read morethe softer side which I like. The milk and cookies flavor was good. It had these chunks of chocolate cookies and chocolate chips. I liked the cookie bits, not so much the chocolate chips. The Nutella ice cream was great, and I enjoyed how it came with Nutella spread on the bottom. I like how the ice cream is organic but it is pretty expensive. The service was nice. Rori's is located in a food hall. It is kinda loud, and there is not a ton of seating outside of the stall.

    Rori's Artisinal Creamery is located inside of the Santa Barbara Public Market. A great spot to…read morecome for a drink, lunch/dinner and they stop by Rori's for some delicious ice cream! The line was fairly long when we arrived, but it does move pretty fast even with only 2 people working. // FLAVORS // BROWN SUGAR BANANA: fresh banana ice cream made with homemade dark brown sugar. If you love bananas, you'll definitely go crazy for this! The brown sugar flavor takes a backseat compared to the banana. SALTED CARAMEL: Homemade caramel topped with Maldon sea salt. This was my favorite one! Deep caramel flavor, with a slight hint of Maldon sea salt. The only thing that would make this better is something added to it for texture.

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    4.6(81 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Great ice cream + friendly service + dog friendly…read more Amazing staff member who gives the most attention to my furry son. He enjoys all the attention and the giant sizes vanilla ice cream

    Cuso's has officially moved just across the street from their original spot. Now located at 609…read moreState Street with a much larger space. I decided to check out their brand new sandwich lineup. It's only two choices right now, but they could potentially add more later. I went with the Cuso's Crunch, which is smoked turkey piled onto a Dutch crunch roll with seasoned aioli, Havarti cheese, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and avocado. This is the kind of meal fit for a hot summer. It's packed with flavor, and so generously sized that I saved the other half for dinner. The price was about $18 after tax, kinda pricey but the size and quality of ingredients match the price point. I'd recommend sharing this sandwich because it's a generous size. Since it was a warm Santa Barbara day, I had to finish things off with ice cream. I ordered the Maple Bacon Praline and Brown Butter Banana Toffee. Both rich, creamy, and absolutely worth trying if you can't decide on just one flavor. I loved both flavors, but you may need water because it's so rich! They also offer samples to try. If you like a dirty soda, then you can find it here too. I don't drink soda, but the combination of flavors on the menu sounded really good. Whether you're grabbing lunch, treating yourself to ice cream, or heading out on an adventure, Cuso's has you covered. They also offer e-bike, mountain bike, and hybrid bike rentals and tours, making it a true one-stop shop for exploring Santa Barbara. Plus the new space is really nice and accommodating for groups or if your coming here solo. I also met the owners on my visit and they were very friendly and gave me a little background on their business. I love supporting family owned businesses in town. It makes the experience all worthwhile.

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    It's National Ice Cream Scoop Day! Free Waffle cone today only 9.22.24

    Cuso's Creamery - The Guava Cheesecake was so good!! Chunks of cheesecake and ribbons of guava.

    The Guava Cheesecake was so good!! Chunks of cheesecake and ribbons of guava.

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    McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

    4.5(328 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    It was a hot day and I used that as my excuse to get some ice cream at McConnell's before getting…read moreon the train. This shop is fairly close to the train station, conveniently located right across the street. When I entered, I was greeted and told that I could sample any flavors (always nice to hear that). I tried the Earl Grey and shortbread cookies (which was good), but chose to order a single scoop of two flavors (love that they let you choose two) - mixed berry crumble and summer corn & blackberries. They were both delicious and tasted like real berries. It's a little pricey at $7.95 for a single scoop, but they use high-quality ingredients. A perfect summer treat!

    If you see a line out the door, you'll know you're in the right place! McConnell's is a must stop…read morein Santa Barbara. They were founded in Santa Barbara, and this location is just a short distance away from the original location! I love their unique ice cream flavors. They have new limited release or collab flavors, so there's always something new to try! From their regular menu, I love their Eureka Lemon and Marionberries flavor. Sweet and tart. I also tried the Earl Grey and Shortbread Cookies for the first time and really enjoyed this flavor as well! It had a nice tea flavor, and the added texture from the shortbread cookies was a nice addition! All of their ice creams are so smooth and creamy! The line can get pretty long, but it's worth the wait!

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