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Known for its delicious hamburgers, real milkshakes, chili cheese fries, clam chowder bowls, and Mexican food favorites, The Spot has been feeding Carpinteria’s locals and visitors for over 60 years! This casual “old school burger stand” is known for yummy food, affordable prices and an ideal location at the bottom of Linden Avenue just steps from Carpinteria State Beach. You haven’t experienced the essence of Carpinteria as a beach town, until you’ve had a bite at The Spot!
Venerable counter serve with outdoor seating dishing up burgers, shakes & fast-food staples.
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6:30 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 389 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Phone: (805) 684-6311
Website: https://www.thespotcarpinteria.com/
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Reviews
Laura Galindo
Very delicious hamburger , onion rings and fries. They taste fresh
We were on our drive back home and stopped to take food on our drive home. But we sat there and anecdotal at the last minute, very clean, peaceful and again the food was delicious and most important it was fresh.
(You don’t see fresh made hamburger in other places, with big names ♀️)
We hope to stop by on our next trip, take move pictures of our delicious food and the spot. Stay toon
… moreWe were on our drive back home and stopped to take food on our drive home. But we sat there and anecdotal at the last minute, very clean, peaceful and again the food was delicious and most important it was fresh.
(You don’t see fresh made hamburger in other places, with big names ♀️)
We hope to stop by on our next trip, take move pictures of our delicious food and the spot. Stay toon
kristine aaron
Super casual spot near beach and park. Good grilled shrimp tacos. They have malts which are hard to find. Great place for lunch.
… moreGavin “GJM_reviews” Meichelbock
The Spot is a community establishment and that generational love is felt in every aspect of this restaurant.
The service is friendly and oddly personable for the brief minute or so it took to place my order. The atmosphere is immaculate as the shack feels out of time and right at home simultaneously. Locals have been coming here for generations and I completely understand why — something about this place is just so comforting.
The cheeseburger, while simple, made me smile — I was genuinely filled with happiness while eating it. It is flavored with the seasonings that can only come from a well loved griddle. All the vegetables played their part to add textual variety.
The chili cheese fries were good — especially during a gray beach day. Covered in melted cheddar and a warm, well spiced, and chunky chili, you couldn’t ask for anything more.
While The Spot won’t knock your socks off, it is a simple burger and fries made with love, as cheesy as it sounds.
… moreThe service is friendly and oddly personable for the brief minute or so it took to place my order. The atmosphere is immaculate as the shack feels out of time and right at home simultaneously. Locals have been coming here for generations and I completely understand why — something about this place is just so comforting.
The cheeseburger, while simple, made me smile — I was genuinely filled with happiness while eating it. It is flavored with the seasonings that can only come from a well loved griddle. All the vegetables played their part to add textual variety.
The chili cheese fries were good — especially during a gray beach day. Covered in melted cheddar and a warm, well spiced, and chunky chili, you couldn’t ask for anything more.
While The Spot won’t knock your socks off, it is a simple burger and fries made with love, as cheesy as it sounds.
Joshua Hess
So very good. Had the double cheeseburger with crispy fries and a chocolate malt while my wife ate some of the crispy fries and a plain cheeseburger with vanilla shake. Perfect for a stop off between LA and Santa Barbara when you get hungry around late lunch. Very satisfying. Will be here again for certain.
… moreRyan Reilly
Listen here, folks. I’ve had my share of burgers in my day, but this here burger from The Spot is somethin’ else. When they brought this bad boy out, my jaw hit the table faster than a possum in a headlight. I took my first bite, and I swear a choir of angels started singin’ ‘Free Bird,’ with juicy beef that makes a man wanna wipe his face on his sleeve and a bun as soft as a baby bunny’s belly. I don’t know what kind of magic they’re workin’ in that kitchen, but they’re makin’ masterpieces, not just meals. I’d sell my second-best hound dog for another one of these, and that’s sayin’ somethin’—if you’re lookin’ for a burger that’ll make you wanna slap your mama, you gotta get your hands on this bad boy.
… moreEriberto Ramirez
If you’ve never been here, all I’m going to say, is that you’re in for a treat.
And in case you have been here, let this be a reminder that if you order the loaded fries, it’s the equivalent to Carne Asada fries . This isn’t a compliant either, on the contrary, it’s
Last, but not least, if you’re reading this, you’re blessed. I hope you have a wonderful day, week, month, and year! Remember to practice gratitude and love.
… moreAnd in case you have been here, let this be a reminder that if you order the loaded fries, it’s the equivalent to Carne Asada fries . This isn’t a compliant either, on the contrary, it’s
Last, but not least, if you’re reading this, you’re blessed. I hope you have a wonderful day, week, month, and year! Remember to practice gratitude and love.
Martha Schlegel
Super yummy burgers and tasty onion rings! People working couldn’t care less if we were there but their food is worth it. Outdoor seating which means dog friendly!!
… moreCandee Gyll
Small yet mighty! Fast service with wonderful burgers burritos. Walkable from the Carp train station and the beach. Local gathering “spot” for fun eavesdropping
… moreSolomon Lee
I came out to The Spot on a recommendation from a friend who’s a Carp local. He’s always gushing about how amazing the food is so I drove out from SCV to give it a try. All I can say is that the entire experience was quite disappointing. I didn’t mind that the lines and wait times were long nor that there was limited seating space since it’s the closest lunch spot from the beach. However, what irked me was the dismal service from the staff and undercooked food. The girl at the front seemed completely disinterested in taking our order. When I went to pick up my order from the window, the server forgot our malt and drinks. After asking them repeatedly, I had to wait over ten minutes to get our drinks. By the time I got back to my table, the food was clammy and cold. I also distinctly asked them for fries well done, but instead recieved half frozen fries. Also, the meat on the burgers weren’t cooked through and were excessively pink. I like my steaks rare, but I definitely dare not risk eating rare burgers. In the end I tossed out most of the food. The only positive is that they have ample parking spaces in the back and a clean bathroom. Their food and service are both atrocious.
… moreGeorgee B.
5 stars for the location
5 stars for cleanliness and sanitizing
4 stars for service, not very friendly
3 stars for the food. Even though it looked delicious, burger was soggy and fell apart. The avocado we requested on the burger was more like guacamole and very runny. Messed up the whole experience
… more5 stars for cleanliness and sanitizing
4 stars for service, not very friendly
3 stars for the food. Even though it looked delicious, burger was soggy and fell apart. The avocado we requested on the burger was more like guacamole and very runny. Messed up the whole experience