Habit Burger Grill: A Local San Diego Burger Spot
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While exploring Old Town, I thought about eating at a Mexican-style restaurant where you can really feel the Old Town vibe, but I felt a bit awkward eating there alone, and I held back because I wanted to have Habit Burger for dinner. Seeing how self-conscious I am about eating alone, I still have a long way to go before becoming a pro solo diner. According to my friend, it's a local brand sold in an even smaller region than In-N-Out.
I went inside, and there were hardly any people for dinner time, so I was a little worried that it might not taste good. I ordered the Original Charburger combo at the kiosk, and it came out to $13.24 including tax. Considering the exchange rate these days, it doesn't feel cheap for a fast-food burger meal.
You can see the menu above the counter and watch them cooking in the kitchen inside. The store itself wasn't crowded and was quiet, making it the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed solo meal.
On one wall, there's a large picture of the scenery in Santa Barbara, where the brand first started. It seems like in the US, rather than looking at things as a whole, the local stores with their own unique characteristics vary by region, so the variety is quite wide.
Several ordering kiosks are lined up on one side of the store. If you want to take out or add ingredients in a complicated way, I recommend taking your time to customize your order here.
For drinks, you get an empty cup and pour it yourself from the dispenser. Besides Coca-Cola, there are a few other drinks available, so you can choose whatever fits your taste.
Finally, the Original Charburger and fries combo came out. Visually, it looks pretty appetizing, but after taking a bite, the specific taste and texture aren't much different from an ordinary fast-food burger. The french fries are also a familiar taste with nothing particularly special about them.
It has a patty with melted cheese and vegetables, but I don't think the price and taste are unbeatable like In-N-Out. I came with high expectations, but it was a bit too ordinary for my taste, which is a shame. Still, if you want to experience a local American brand, it's not a bad idea to try it at least once.
