Jane At The Marketplace

Su's Bowl

➤ 901 Embarcadero Del Mar Ste 100, Goleta, CA 93117, United States

Piatti • Soup • Ribs • Chinese • Chicken

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"I had the spicy squid. I'm a pretty white guy but I like spice, so I was expecting something with maybe some spicy Mayo or whatever, a few pieces of squid, and some rice. I had a date to go on with this new guy so I wanted something that could be a fun talking point. It was a talking point alright. Five seconds in and it's the spiciest thing I've ever eaten. My entire face burns with the intensity of crunching red-hot coals in the pits of hell. A few minutes in and my tongue goes completely numb. My lips tingle so much they're practically vibrating. My entire body is screaming for help but I dont stop eating this amazing squid. It was fresh, done to perfection, and a good ratio of meat to vegetables. Now this guy is being pretty nice about offering me water and whatnot, but I have never looked more unattractive. Snot is drizzling down my face. I'm practically crying. But it's so good I dont stop eating (plus it was kinda expensive and I didnt want to waste it). We're both laughing over this food and I'm trying to offer him some but he's vegetarian. He'll never know how spicy that was, or how good the meal tasted to make me keep eating it even though I was dying. We did not have a second date. Probably because he thinks I'm some sort of culinary masochist. I guess I kind of am."

Dank Bowl Kitchen

➤ 901 Embarcadero Del Mar, 93117, Isla Vista, United States

Piatti • Food • Pizza • Salads • Chinese

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"I've truly loved this place for the past five years. It's a shame they're shutting down on March 24, as I would prefer to get my breakfast bagels from Bagel Cafe down the street while continuing to enjoy the bread bowl dinners here."

Sam's To Go

➤ 6560 Pardall Rd, 93117, Isla Vista, United States

Piatti • Delis • Cheese • French • American

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"It is extremely rare that I write a review without actually visiting in person. My sister somehow got my hooked on this small, local sandwich chain. I had seen its various locations (Isla Vista, Santa Barbara 's Mesa and Goleta) and always wanted to check it out; yet leave it to my sister from out of town to introduce me to it. Twice she has ordered take-out sandwiches at lunch time for us. Their sandwich menu is nutso with 36 creations to choose from, including several that are vegetarian. Of course, the options are endless if you choose to build you own! I went with the #14 (a turkey BLT) and #2 (turkey and cheese) which are simply basic yet tasty. I have no idea what they do to their bread but is addicting. Slight crunch on the outside, yet soft to the squeeze and full of gummy flour flavor! All of the ingredients appear fresh and nothing special--which I appreciate when I want a deli sandwich. I love the fact that you can purchase your sandwich in a variety of sizes including a mini for if you need a snack to hold you over and not a full meal. I also think of children, those who are on a lower carb diet, who have had bariatric surgery, or are limiting portion sizes. I personally go for a small sandwich. However, if you want to go all out, choose the medium or family size. Even better, if you 're hosting a party, order a three to ten foot long sandwich (requires a day 's notice). I will be back to check out the actual place--third time 's a charm they say. I 've heard both their chicken salad and tuna salad are both delicious. That 's next up! P/S: According to Yelpers, they do not accept the Check-In Offer for a free soda with a sandwich purchase. They should really remove this from their Yelp page... Note: Only the Milpas location offers chicken sandwiches, burgers, french fries and chicken nuggets. Note squared: They charge more for credit card payments. Note cubed: If you want free entertainment, check out their Milpas website menus with adorable, phonetically spelled items. (gient vs giant, meetball vs meatball, and phylly vs philly)."

Kyle's Kitchen

➤ 5723 Calle Real, 93117, Goleta, United States

Piatti • Cafés • Salads • Kitchen • American

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"Food: Mountain climber is good. It has a slight kick. The brioche bun is very soft. All the ingredients seem to mix well with the burger. Their tomato soup is delicious. I would go here for just the soup alone. Their fries are good. Not the best fries I had ever had. The cookies are hard. If you are into hard cookies. I prefer soft cookies. The ice tea was refreshing and the lemonade was super sour to me. Service: The service is quick. They get your food quick, however they forgot my drink twice. This is where they need to work on. Ruben, the second cashier had rectify the drink problem for us by offering cookies for our troubles. The first cashier had offer us food recommendation. The bust guy had excellent service. He got me a to go box. Seating: There are booths and tables indoor. The outdoor has plenty of space. Indoor was not available during COVID. Amenities: There is restroom available and parking is plentiful and free. The restroom is exceptionally clean. There is free wifi. Music plays indoor only."

The Coffee Bean Tea Leaf

➤ 5745 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117, USA, United States

Piatti • Tea • Cafe • Cafés • Breakfast

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"The young woman working at the register was very slow, engaging in 3-minute conversations with customers who just wanted to pay. However, the manager was rude and refused to give me a refill for my iced coffee even though I had my own cup with coffee still in it. Despite working at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and knowing how easy it is to provide a refill, the manager went out of her way to deny me. She also insisted on a receipt, which is not standard practice for refills. Clearly, she could benefit from some customer service training, especially since I have been in her shoes and have granted refills to customers in the past. Furthermore, after paying for a new iced coffee, they still wanted to use my old cup. Despite wanting to push for my refill, I decided to leave since I had already waited in line for 5 minutes. Despite the poor service, I still left a tip."