24 Popular The Habit Burger Grill Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best

When you think of West Coast food, burgers aren't probably the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, you probably think about $10 smoothies, vegan quinoa bowls, and fancy avocado toast. But what if you could blend those two ideas together? That's just what's happening at The Habit Burger Grill. This Santa Barbara-based burger chain is known for its tasty burgers, scrumptious salads, and indulgent desserts that always keep you coming back for more.

If you're lucky enough to live in California, you've probably visited this regional chain at least once. If you're not from the area, though, you may only get the chance to try it out when you take a trip to the best coast. Before you get there, though, it helps to know what on the menu is actually worth your time and money. Therefore, you should take a look at our ranking of some of the most popular items on the menu. We'll start with the worst and make our way to the best, so make sure you read all the way to the bottom. Happy feasting!

Look, we love an easy-to-grab fast food salad, and you won't find us bashing you for choosing one when you go to a burger place like The Habit Burger Grill. But if you decide to order a salad, just make sure you don't grab the garden salad from this joint — or at least, don't order it plain. It comes with a ton of veggies, including a variety of lettuce, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red onions, and carrots. You'll even get a generous serving of croutons. But that's it. It doesn't actually come with any real protein source on top. If you're a veggie-exclusive person, that might seem like a good option. But still, this salad probably isn't going to fill you up.

You can add ahi tuna or tenderloin to this salad at an additional cost, but it really seems like an afterthought. If you are going to go for it, we recommend the tuna.

Here's another salad that just doesn't make the cut for us. It's the Southwest BBQ chicken salad, and we're not big fans. We like that they tried to do something different and unique here to provide their customers with more salad options, but we don't think that this idea was much of a success. This salad, as you've likely already guessed, features BBQ chicken prominently. This is where most of the problem comes in. The chicken is dry and rather flavorless, leaving you with an unappetizing topping for your salad.

We could also pass on the dressing. It's an ancho chili BBQ sauce, and while that sounds promising, it completely covers up all the other flavors in the salad. It will taste more like you're eating something straight off the grill than getting your veggies in. And if you're the kind of person who orders a salad at a place like this, you probably legitimately want a quality salad where you can actually taste the veggies.

If you want a salad that's slightly better than the Southwest BBQ chicken salad but still doesn't make the cut in our book, you can always opt for the grilled chicken salad. As you can probably guess by the name, there is nothing even remotely exciting about this salad. In fact, it's so boring that you might fall asleep while you're eating it. That's mostly because the grilled chicken breast that comes on top is largely flavorless. There's nothing exciting going on there, and you might even feel like you want to pick around it.

The rest of the salad isn't bad, you'll enjoy a variety of fresh veggies — in fact, all the same ones you'd find in the garden salad. But because that combination is kind of bland itself, the whole salad falls flat. It doesn't taste bad, and if you're looking for something simple and fresh, it might fit the bill. But there are much, much better items on the menu, in our humble opinion.

While there are some really tasty sides at The Habit Burger Grill, the onion rings are one that we'd be okay forgetting all about. When you order fast food onion rings, you're expecting a crispy, flavorful accompaniment to your meal. Instead, with these onion rings, you're going to get more of a greasy mess than the crispy side dish of your dreams. These onion rings seem alright at first, but they very quickly get sad and soggy, leaving you with a mess of onion and breading on your plate. If you let them sit for too long, you're just going to want to throw them out.

The flavor itself isn't bad — it's more of a texture problem here. However, just because they taste good doesn't mean they're worth your time or money, especially when there are some really standout sides on the menu (we'll get to those shortly). Forget about the onion rings and opt for an alternate side.

When you're looking for a super-hearty sandwich to dig your teeth into the next time you're at The Habit Burger Grill, you should look no further than the BBQ bacon charburger. The charburger is The Habit Burger Grill's speciality, and this is one of the heavier iterations of it. As you guessed, this sandwich comes topped with plenty of bacon and is imbued with a decent BBQ flavor. If you love rich, hearty meals with tons of meat that are sure to fill you up, we can pretty much guarantee that this burger is going to be a hit.

However, just because you want to order a burger doesn't mean you want a massive meal that's going to make you too full by the time you're ready to pull away from the restaurant. Therefore, some people might find this sandwich too heavy. With the addition of the bacon, this burger certainly feels over the top if you're not really, really hungry to begin with. It's something to keep in mind before you order.

There are some foods that just about everyone likes. We know that there are some exceptions out there, but Oreos seem to be one of those foods. Who doesn't like a good mix of creamy filling and chocolate cookies? And when you put that kind of cookie into a shake, good things are bound to happen. That's just what you're going to get with the Oreo cookie shake from The Habit Burger Grill.

Now, is this the most creative dessert this restaurant could've come up with? No. It's something you've likely seen in all kinds of establishments. That's why it didn't rank higher on our list — if we can get it everywhere, it definitely has less appeal than if it were a menu item that was specific to this brand. But that doesn't mean that it's not still amazing and worth a try if you're a diehard fan of Oreos.

Are you the kind of person who falls head over heels for a flavorful salad? If that's the case, the Santa Barbara cobb should be on your list of salads to try. It all starts with the shredded iceberg and romaine lettuce. Then comes the tomato and avocados. The avocados add a nice creaminess to the salad that you wouldn't get otherwise. You can't forget about the bacon and egg, which both pack a healthy dose of protein into this otherwise light meal. While the grilled chicken breast in this salad isn't our favorite, the other flavors seem to cover up its lack of flavor well.

The best part, though, all comes down to the dressing. The red wine vinaigrette is amazing, and it adds a tang to the whole salad that you won't be able to get enough of. It's so good, we wish it came on more salads that The Habit Burger Grill serves.

Want to know what takes a classic burger from basic to the essential west coast meal? Avocado. The freshness and creaminess of avocado has made it a hit everywhere, but if it's known for being associated with one place in the country, California is definitely it. So, what should you order if you want to dig into a burger but still want to celebrate Californian food and culture? The Santa Barbara char, of course.

While this burger may sound fancy, it's anything but. Instead, it's basically just a slightly updated version of a classic. It's a double char (which means you're getting more meat), but it's also paired with cheese and — you guessed it — avocado. It's all placed on soft sourdough bread.

While you have a lot of fattiness from the beef, the extra fat from the avocado isn't too much here. That's because it offers a freshness to the sandwich that you won't find on many other items on the menu. It's not the best charburger out there, but it's definitely one you should try at some point.

Going to The Habit Burger Grill, you know what you're getting yourself into. It's a burger place, so it seems like the most logical order would include a burger. However, you may not always be feeling a burger. That doesn't mean you can't still visit this restaurant, though, especially when you can choose from menu items like the crispy chicken sandwich. Believe it or not, it's actually one of the best sandwiches on the entire menu. The breading on the chicken really is super crispy, and it's made with the restaurant's signature spices, so you know you're going to get a lot of flavor.

It's not just the breading that's good, though: There's also the chicken itself. We were surprised at how tender and juicy it was. It makes this sandwich really easy to eat. In fact, order one, and you might start to crave another after you're done. Some of the burgers on the menu are still better than the crispy chicken sandwich, but it's 100% worth a try.

Now we come to the most iconic item on the entire menu: the charburger. This is the burger that the restaurant is known for, and with good reason. As the name suggests, the beef patty in this burger is cooked over an open flame, resulting in a smoky flavor that you won't be able to get enough of. And while those same patties are used in the restaurant's other burgers, this one is the original.

The burger itself tastes great. It's got just the right amount of richness, and it's incredibly juicy. It's blessed with tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce, but the real topping that makes us drool is the caramelized onions. You may not think that they're too much different from a raw onion, but you couldn't be more wrong. When they're caramelized, they lend a lovely sweetness to the flavor of the burger.

Add some mayo and cheese on top for just the right amount of creaminess, and serve it on a grilled bun. See why it's one of our favorites?

Look, we know that not everyone is a fan of mushrooms. They have a texture that not everybody can get down with, and we totally understand that. But whether you like mushrooms or not, once you give it a try, you're probably going to admit that the portabella charburger is one of the best items on the entire menu. It starts off with the same flame-grilled burger you love, but it also comes with portabella mushrooms. These mushrooms add a lot in terms of texture (don't worry, they're not weird and rubbery), but they also have a meatiness to them in terms of flavor that really brings the rest of the sandwich to life.

The melted white American cheese is something different in this burger, and we think it plays really well with those mushrooms. But don't think it's all rich and hearty — it's also piled high with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, and caramelized onions. The roasted garlic aioli really brings this burger over the top.

If you've been looking for a way to learn to love mushrooms, we think we have just the answer for you.

You already know we love everything about the charburger. In fact, the only thing you could do to make a charburger better is to make it even bigger. Alas, that's just what The Habit Burger Grill decided to do with their Double Charburger. As you may have guessed, this is just your typical Charburger, but instead of one beef patty, you're going to get two. That's twice the flame-grilled deliciousness in your sandwich — and what could be wrong with that?

Worried that two patties are going to be too much? In terms of flavor, definitely not. While the single Charburger is delicious, we think that extra bit of meat makes this burger way, way more flavorful. Since it's still packed with veggies, it's not too heavy or indulgent. However, this sandwich is definitely really filling, so if you can't finish it all, you may have to save it for later. You won't hear us complaining about leftovers of something this tasty!