The Water Shack
807 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista
(760) 941-1192
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Great service by the staff especially Danielle! The food was perfect. I highly recommend the pastrami!
Best crispy thick fries in Vista! With multiple options.
Little hidden gem in town (Vista) they offer ph+9 alcanized water but also good food and thrifty ice cream can't believe I haven't been here before
Friendly atmosphere, service is awesome and great place for water. They have a point system for discounts.
And the brownies are a must try
Best shaved ice i’ve had! Super inexpensive. The regular is basically an XL and you get so much for your money!
Ordered the Patty Melt on sourdough with fries and a Hawaiian dog. The patty melt was very good, the dog was just ok. Service was great and staff was friendly. If you’re in the area and hungry, definitely stop by.
I've been ordering online from this establishment for around 5 years now. The pastrami melt/beef dip sandwiches & milkshakes are absolutely to die for. I'm moving back east and this place will be dearly missed. Thank you for your service for the time I've lived out here, truly a gem of oceanside.
Pros:
Great food, extensive menu (many options of burgers, hot dogs, milk shakes, ice cream, cookies, chicken, melts and sandwiches, fries, nachos, onion rings, some salads. Free soda refills.
They have a points-customer reward program, which award customers free stuff after a certain amount is achieved.
They even have beer (Modelo among them) !
They sell regular purified water and alkaline water as well (high PH ). Containers can either be filled up inside the place during regular business hours, credit card accepted; or outside in the automated cash-enabled dispensing stations after hours.
Spotless facilities, including the restroom. Outstanding, as the place is not a new development.
Air conditioned.
There is plenty of sitting space.
Indoor and outdoor sitting available.
Sufficient parking around the building.
Background music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Super friendly staff.
A must for everyone in Vista.
Cons:
Nice water shop with food and ice cream. Stopped by for a quick bite to eat. Had their cheese fries and a hot dog. The fries were crunchy, perfectly seasoned, and loaded with cheese. The place is clean and the staff were attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Dog, Fries
Very delicious food and the staff was very friendly! I will take my parents here the next time they come to visit from Florida.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We usually just come here for water and it's great! This place is affordable and the ice cream is top notch!
We were disappointed tonight we came in at 6:30 and the kitchen was closed so we couldn't get food, but we're still able to get a few scoops of ice cream!!
Get little place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 3 Scoops Banana Fudge Delight
Absolutely in love with this little place, wonderful food, great portions, very friendly workers, great service, soda machine always tuned properly, would Absolutely recommend
Wheelchair accessibility: 100% wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Sandwich on French Roll, Pastrami Burger and Fries, Onion Rings, Chili Cheese Dog, Double Burger, Hamburger, Chili Fries, Chili, Fries, Brownie, Pastrami Reuben, Shaved Ice, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Double Snocone, 3 Scoops Banana Fudge Delight, Hot Dog, Chili Burger, Cookies
I've been driving by for years and didn't realize you had such a great food menu! Thank you for the wonderful customer service and my Reuben was delicious. I'm addicted to the french fries with the garlic aioli 🤭 You made my day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Pastrami Reuben
We just heard about this place and thought we'd give it a try... you can buy water here but they also have GREAT sandwiches, ice cream etc. We got a Reuben and a Chicken melt and onion rings. It was all WONDERFUL !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got water the 5 gallon button wasn't working the 3 and 2 gallon was but with less discount.
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