The Habit Burger Grill
| Address: | 909 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA |
| Phone: | +1 858-523-9697 |
| Site: | habitburger.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 10:30AM–10PM 10:30AM–10PM 10:30AM–10PM 10:30AM–10PM 10:30AM–10PM 10:30AM–10PM 10:30AM–10PM |
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Walter Macalma
A friend of mine ruined In N Out for me by telling me to order a plain double. It was gross. It was that moment when the whole flame grilled aspect of places really set in. I went form 2-3 days a week In N Out eater to maybe 2 times a year (those animal style fries well done). I’ve been a Habit man for years and despite my 6.3 mile drive here from work (thank god for online ordering) I decided to try the rest of the menu. I hate the parking in this lot, sure it’s newly painted, but it’s cramped and people drive around scared here. The location is on the small side despite it’s large corner presence. The kitchen is always cranking, but also small. The staff is great. The manager is a tornado, touching every aspect of this place and you can see how it’s a bit of a well oiled machine. The burger patties are excellent, cheese on the melty side, lettuce too thinly chopped, fresh tomatoes, briney pickles, sauces are on the bland side, but the real downfall here is their fall apart buns. Even with the Japanese burger eating method they do not hold up. Look that one up people it’s a game changer if the burger is sturdy. That Golden fried chicken is perfectly cooked, but not brined, the window for overcooking it is much smaller than on the grill, which is better than most. I no longer get the combo’s here because $2 for fries, $2 for a drink. That makes a $6.50 sandwich a $10.50 combo. Not with their weak sauces. It doesn’t have a fast food feel, it’s clean, it’s fresh, but for me I get a double char, no lettuce, extra tomato, santa Barbara style and I’m good. The char grilled chicken sandwiches are very good and I’m not opposed to the Albacore tuna fillet either. Their chicken salads all use freshly grilled chicken, that warmth really sets it apart from some places where they chop pre-cooked on there, but again those sauces need bite. There is a reason you should get everything on sourdough or just Santa Barbara style. The portabello sandwich needs work. I think the tri-tip is ok. Onion rings are legit, fries are good, sweet potato fries are good, fried green beans, nah, give me Chinese style green beans anyday. Habit has sort of done everything that In N Out doesn’t/hasn’t, and there is a reason they too have become successful.
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Ace L
Im used to going to the Habit from all of the times Ive gone to this mini-chain when I visit Santa Barbara. They actually have very good burgers, ordered just the way you like......very simliar in quality to these types of chains (5 guys, smashburger, etc.). However, these types of burger joints are pretty common...one step above good fast food (in n out) and mountains above crappy fast food (bk, mcd, jackinbox, wendys, etc)
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cecilia tamayo
great food, good price, better service. nada q ver con lis tipicos de comida rapida y el.precios similares, buena caludad y servicio. lastima q no hay en chula vista.
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Jens Meyer
Habit Burger sind sowieso klasse - und dieser Habit Burger Grill hat dazu noch supersympathische Mitarbeiter und ist sehr rsauber - sehr zu empfehlen!
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Arnie Katz
Very popular because its great food at a great price. Really good burgers and sandwiches, served by good people. The staff is well trained and friendly. The kids meal cant be beat.it comes with a burger in a good bun that has flavor, unlike McD.s. An order of fries, a drink and even a gummy burger dessert.
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Will Reilley
Excellent place to grab a bite to eat on your way to the airport from Escondito! Its right off the freeway, and the prices are great. The best time to go is right before lunch (11) or immediately after (2pm), otherwise it will be packed to the brim.
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Sam Kelly
My favorite burger chain. The burgers always have a lot of flavor and the experience is always consistent. Great fries and also other sandwich options (tuna, tri-tip, etc). Started going to The Habit up in Northern CA. Still just as good down here!
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Bobby Phimmasane
Its not the best burgers in the world, but better than fast food restaurants. They have sweet potato fries that are pretty good. I do like that they put out jalapeños and banana peppers. They do have sandwiches that are fairly good.
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Jason Baumer
Im not sure why the price says "$$$$" in the Google review. It should just be a single "$" as a regular combo at The Habit is about as cheap as eating out can get. The burgers are delicious too. So are the fries. Eat here.
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Whiny Oldman
Tried 3 times. Got 3 incorrect orders. Fair food (not bad or poor), but just notch above McDonalds. Has some better menu choices than just burgers. Tiny location with very little seating.
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Premise Running thin
A great burger that comes out in less than ten minutes. Absolutely delicious, and its not that much more expensive than McDonalds but so much better.
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Mark Crouse
The Veggie Burger was tasty and a good size. Avocado was $1.29 additional. Tempura green beans were lightly battered and appropriately crunchy.
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Ken Manako
Santa Barbara style burger made me sick. Bad after taste and whatever the sauce they put in, made me sick. Bad burger. Never again. Ken
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Jeff Kane
This is the best hamburger place that I have been to in San Diego. I really think it beats out In N Out Burger and 5 guys. Jeff
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Hunter Lyon
One of the best burger chains in town, very consistent and inexpensive. Onion rings and sweet potato fries are awesome.
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Frs123456789 Gaming
Whenever my family says, "where should we go to dinner," Now we always say, "Habit, Habit Habit." Very good burger!!!!
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Jeff Heiden
Love getting takeout from here and bringing it home to the family. Just order online so you dont have to wait.
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Mark Feil
Samantha and Sophia are together the best costumer service experience I can remember. All around great staff.
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Jose Olivares
ami megusta pork es un lugar agradable
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Nick Vinckier
This place is always great and reminds me of home every time I go there. Great food and friendly people.
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Walt Kilar
Good location. Great food. Try the Santa Barbara char burger, save room for a mocha milkshake.
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RC Sam
Soggy fries, Bun was not great, no cheesy taste and one silver of tomato---where is the beef!
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Ian Middleton
Good food, good prices. On my complaint is that they drown their salads in dressing.
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David Meyers
great spot and great service from friendly staff. The burgers taste delicious .
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Paul Frohna
Love the lettuce wrap burgers made the way YOU want and sweet potato fries.
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Dwight Fromm
Great burgers, but not as good as Burger Lounge, but also a lot cheaper.
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R Morris
They make great burgers here. Fresh ingredients make tasty food.
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Steven Bugiel
Try the onion rings there really good! Good service, nice waiters.
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Jim Kinney
Love The Habit! Teriyaki burger and chocolate malt are the best
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Victor Sanchez
For was ok the two girls working the front were not so good
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Scott Barnes
Tasty burgers and fries. The chili peppers are bomb.
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Robert Rees
Love the pastrami sandwich, really fresh and tasty.
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Dacy Nottingham
Love the Santa Barbara style charburger. Fantastic!
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Leslie Hernandez
The food was good and they were fast in making it
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Darrian Young
Great burgers and fries at a great price.
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The Agent CA
Great grilled burger plus good salads...
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jorge armenta
For my this is a very good place to ate.
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Gaurav Parikh
New burger chain, good veg/vegan options
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Ben Chapman
Better than in n out or 5 guys! Yum.
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Paul Wildenthaler
Its great food at really good prices
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Sergio Velasquez
Long lines sometimes but fresh food.
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Neil van der Byl
Lines out the door for a reason...
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Alireza Talebzadeh
Perfect food with good price
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Bobbi Hunter
Great burgers and fries!!
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Nicholas McInerny
Great burgers and salads.
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Christine Beier
Great food Awesome staff!
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James Maron
Nice staff, fast service
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Jim F
Drool worthy. Nuff said.
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Lawrence Marshall
Exceeded. Expectations.
