They don't cover the food there. While waiting to order, I saw flies sitting on the uncovered food trays. It was gross. I couldn't see any covers nearby, so it seems they never cover the food. Also, the sauces looked air dried.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jessie Turner
I love the bowls. Great variety of bases, proteins, toppings, hummuses, and sauces. Big enough for me for two meals. Always friendly and clean and brightly lit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaime Brian Bulder
Great experience! My craving for hummus & pita bread was satisfied by this place. Bowls, wraps and pita are their main thing and you can build it anyway you want. You start by choosing your entree then the base (different greens, cuscus and garbanzos). Then you pick the protein (I got the pita w/ steak ) and different kinds of hummus (I recommend trying the spicy one!) They have a bunch of delicious toppings and I got a few of them and finally you pick your sauces. This is definitely not a typical Isla Vista restaurant and there’s nothing like it around Goleta/SB. I’ll be coming back very soon! Perfect for lunch or dinner :) I definitely recommend this place!!Vegetarian options: most of their items are vegetarian (plant based) with the exception of obvious options like some of their meat protein options (steak or chicken)Dietary restrictions: Something for everyone, meat eater, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, etc lolWheelchair accessibility: ramp for wheelchair access
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bowl, Pita Chips, Pita
Hani Ibrahim
Don't expect real Mediterranean food.Nevertheless, still healthy.
Cassie C.
i love hummus republic! the falafels are to die for and the food is always good. if they ever make a mistake on your order they fix it no problem and are always super friendly
Cece Chanel
The food here is pretty good! I’ve only gotten it once but I would go back to try it again. We placed an online order. It wasn’t ready when we arrived so we had to wait a little. The inside was pretty small. We didn’t eat there. If you like Greek or Mediterranean food, I would recommend this place! I can’t wait to give them a try again. I wish I had gone during my last trip to Goleta but there wasn’t enough time. Next time though!! Hopefully :)Parking: Free street parking but hard to find sometimes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Build Your Bowl, Pita, Bowl
Phoebe Racine
Best healthy food around
bella cam
Obsessed. Absolutely LOVED the lemon chicken. I didn't like the shawarma as much, but it wasn't bad by any means. I got a tonnn of toppings because it was my first time there. Extremely generous portions and not even a bad price compared to similar restaurants. Everything was delicious. Never had couscous before, now I know i like it! The warmed garbanzos are incredible. The toppings are unique and delicious. I got the kalamata hummus, harissa hummus, and the original and all of them were EXCELLENT. The kalamata is very strong in the hummus, so if you prefer a more subtle taste then I wouldn't get too much. The lemon chicken was incredibly tender. Also got lemon + olive oil dressing as well as the jalapeño garlic tahini. Got a fried jalapeño - delicious. They filled my bowl to the brim! Overall just excellent, so many flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Chicken, Couscous, Bowl
Melih Kurtaran (Alumni)
Too much money for a salad even though they mix everything in it. The chicken is not tasty but hummus options are
I have recently been exploring the vegan and gluten-free options around town, and this place came up on my search. I was a little hesitant to order from here as it's in IV, and I don't like driving in IV. I decided to risk it anyway it since it can be difficult to find both vegan and gluten-free food that's fresh. It was definitely worth it. The hummus was very fresh, and I could tell it didn't have a lot of preservatives which is hard to find in fast food. It's a large amount of food. I had enough food for two sittings. Just keep in mind that the food does not hold up well for leftovers the next day. Since the hummus has few preservatives, it ferments and will explode.The reason I am giving 4 stars is because they got my order of sauces wrong and when ordering online it's hard to tell if the falafel are gluten free. In the restaurant everything's is clearly marked though. Definitely will be going back!
Amber E.
Stopped in for lunch after having our nails done across the street. First time here, but was like a "Chipotle" concept for Mediterranean food. Pick your base (greens and/or cous cous), pick up to 3 types of hummus, your protein (chicken, steak, falafel, etc.), then unlimited veggies and other toppings, and up to 3 dressings. It was very good, healthy, and my daughter absolutely loved it. A nice change from the dining hall grub. Their lemonades and iced teas are really good, too.
alienvegan
The portions are generous and there are many toppings. The main con for me is that they put real beef instead of vegan beef. Double check when you tell them. Their vegan options of vegan beef and mushroom schwarma sound similar to the meat options of actual beef and chicken schwarma. I think the worker misheard me and that caused the mistake. Maybe they should rename the vegan options to make them distinct or train staff to listen very closely. It seems like this mistake is easy to make if they aren't listening carefully. Double check and clarify that your order is vegan when ordering food here. Updated from previous review on 2023-10-08
alienvegan
The portions are generous and there are many toppings. The main con for me is that they put real beef instead of vegan beef. Double check when you tell them.
Their vegan options of vegan beef and mushroom schwarma sound similar to the meat options of actual beef and chicken schwarma. I think the worker misheard me and that caused the mistake.
Maybe they should rename the vegan options to make them distinct or train staff to listen very closely. It seems like this mistake is easy to make if they aren't listening carefully.
Double check and clarify that your order is vegan when ordering food here.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-08
Super delicious food and helpful staff! Love this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Chicken, Lemon Olive Oil, Build Your Bowl, Bowl, Sweet Potato Fries
They don't cover the food there. While waiting to order, I saw flies sitting on the uncovered food trays. It was gross. I couldn't see any covers nearby, so it seems they never cover the food. Also, the sauces looked air dried.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I love the bowls. Great variety of bases, proteins, toppings, hummuses, and sauces. Big enough for me for two meals. Always friendly and clean and brightly lit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience! My craving for hummus & pita bread was satisfied by this place. Bowls, wraps and pita are their main thing and you can build it anyway you want. You start by choosing your entree then the base (different greens, cuscus and garbanzos). Then you pick the protein (I got the pita w/ steak ) and different kinds of hummus (I recommend trying the spicy one!) They have a bunch of delicious toppings and I got a few of them and finally you pick your sauces. This is definitely not a typical Isla Vista restaurant and there’s nothing like it around Goleta/SB. I’ll be coming back very soon! Perfect for lunch or dinner :) I definitely recommend this place!!Vegetarian options: most of their items are vegetarian (plant based) with the exception of obvious options like some of their meat protein options (steak or chicken)Dietary restrictions: Something for everyone, meat eater, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, etc lolWheelchair accessibility: ramp for wheelchair access
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bowl, Pita Chips, Pita
Don't expect real Mediterranean food.Nevertheless, still healthy.
i love hummus republic! the falafels are to die for and the food is always good. if they ever make a mistake on your order they fix it no problem and are always super friendly
The food here is pretty good! I’ve only gotten it once but I would go back to try it again. We placed an online order. It wasn’t ready when we arrived so we had to wait a little. The inside was pretty small. We didn’t eat there. If you like Greek or Mediterranean food, I would recommend this place! I can’t wait to give them a try again. I wish I had gone during my last trip to Goleta but there wasn’t enough time. Next time though!! Hopefully :)Parking: Free street parking but hard to find sometimes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Build Your Bowl, Pita, Bowl
Best healthy food around
Obsessed. Absolutely LOVED the lemon chicken. I didn't like the shawarma as much, but it wasn't bad by any means. I got a tonnn of toppings because it was my first time there. Extremely generous portions and not even a bad price compared to similar restaurants. Everything was delicious. Never had couscous before, now I know i like it! The warmed garbanzos are incredible. The toppings are unique and delicious. I got the kalamata hummus, harissa hummus, and the original and all of them were EXCELLENT. The kalamata is very strong in the hummus, so if you prefer a more subtle taste then I wouldn't get too much. The lemon chicken was incredibly tender. Also got lemon + olive oil dressing as well as the jalapeño garlic tahini. Got a fried jalapeño - delicious. They filled my bowl to the brim! Overall just excellent, so many flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Chicken, Couscous, Bowl
Too much money for a salad even though they mix everything in it. The chicken is not tasty but hummus options are
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
I have recently been exploring the vegan and gluten-free options around town, and this place came up on my search. I was a little hesitant to order from here as it's in IV, and I don't like driving in IV. I decided to risk it anyway it since it can be difficult to find both vegan and gluten-free food that's fresh. It was definitely worth it. The hummus was very fresh, and I could tell it didn't have a lot of preservatives which is hard to find in fast food. It's a large amount of food. I had enough food for two sittings. Just keep in mind that the food does not hold up well for leftovers the next day. Since the hummus has few preservatives, it ferments and will explode.The reason I am giving 4 stars is because they got my order of sauces wrong and when ordering online it's hard to tell if the falafel are gluten free. In the restaurant everything's is clearly marked though. Definitely will be going back!
Stopped in for lunch after having our nails done across the street. First time here, but was like a "Chipotle" concept for Mediterranean food. Pick your base (greens and/or cous cous), pick up to 3 types of hummus, your protein (chicken, steak, falafel, etc.), then unlimited veggies and other toppings, and up to 3 dressings. It was very good, healthy, and my daughter absolutely loved it. A nice change from the dining hall grub. Their lemonades and iced teas are really good, too.
The portions are generous and there are many toppings. The main con for me is that they put real beef instead of vegan beef. Double check when you tell them. Their vegan options of vegan beef and mushroom schwarma sound similar to the meat options of actual beef and chicken schwarma. I think the worker misheard me and that caused the mistake. Maybe they should rename the vegan options to make them distinct or train staff to listen very closely. It seems like this mistake is easy to make if they aren't listening carefully. Double check and clarify that your order is vegan when ordering food here. Updated from previous review on 2023-10-08
The portions are generous and there are many toppings. The main con for me is that they put real beef instead of vegan beef. Double check when you tell them. Their vegan options of vegan beef and mushroom schwarma sound similar to the meat options of actual beef and chicken schwarma. I think the worker misheard me and that caused the mistake. Maybe they should rename the vegan options to make them distinct or train staff to listen very closely. It seems like this mistake is easy to make if they aren't listening carefully. Double check and clarify that your order is vegan when ordering food here. Updated from previous review on 2023-10-08
Tastes great! Huge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5