Habit Burger & Grill is reportedly preparing to open another restaurant in Costa Mesa at 465 E. 17th St., according to a post shared by the local Instagram account @926oc. The reported location will add to the chain’s presence in Orange County, where the company already operates a restaurant at 1510 Adams Ave. in Costa Mesa.
Founded in 1969 in Santa Barbara, California, Habit Burger & Grill has built its concept around chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, salads, and other fast-casual offerings.
The restaurant is known for its signature Charburger, which features a chargrilled beef patty served with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, pickles, and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.
Its menu also includes other burger combinations, grilled chicken sandwiches, ahi tuna sandwiches, salads, French fries, onion rings, and milkshakes.
Among its other offerings is the Santa Barbara Char, which combines a chargrilled beef patty with avocado and cheese on grilled sourdough bread.
Habit Burger & Grill has expanded beyond its original California market, operating restaurants across several states. In 2020, Yum! Brands completed its acquisition of the chain, adding the California-based concept to its restaurant portfolio.
The proposed East 17th Street restaurant would give the company another location in Costa Mesa. However, the company has not yet announced a specific opening date or released additional details about the project.
