{"id":391974,"date":"2026-07-09T12:56:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/391974\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T12:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:56:07","slug":"popular-california-fast-casual-chain-mendocino-farms-opens-100th-location-in-santa-barbara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/391974\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular California Fast-Casual Chain Mendocino Farms Opens 100th Location in Santa Barbara"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Santa Barbara has become home to a milestone location for a popular sandwich and salad chain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Mendocino Farms has officially opened its doors at La Cumbre Plaza, marking the company\u2019s 100th location.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Located at 3851 State Street, the restaurant is Mendocino Farms\u2019 first location in Santa Barbara.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Announcing its new store in a social media post, Mendocino Farms said the restaurant offers chef-curated sandwiches and fresh salads using seasonal ingredients.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cWhether you\u2019re fueling your next adventure or settling in for a sunny lunch with friends, we can\u2019t wait to be part of your community. Here\u2019s to our next chapter, together!\u201d the business wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The restaurant features a custom mural by local artist DJ Javier, as shared by Mendocino Farms in an Instagram post.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The store opened on June 30 and marked its first day with a host of activities to celebrate its launch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The opening day featured a live DJ, activities such as \u2018Rodeo Riviera\u2019, a hat bar, live sandwich-making sessions with the chefs, and a postcard station.<\/p>\n<p>The location is open daily between 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m., according to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mendocinofarms.com\/location-directory\/los-angeles\/santa-barbara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Diners can enjoy a special summer menu along with the regular options of sandwiches and salads that Mendocino Farms is known for.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In addition to its menu options, the restaurant also offers catering services with deliveries available from 10 a.m. onwards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The space occupied by Mendocino Farms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santabarbara.com\/dining\/news\/2026\/07\/07\/mendocino-farms-opens-at-la-cumbre-plaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">earlier housed Panera Bread<\/a>, which closed in 2025, per the Restaurant Guy.<\/p>\n<p>About Mendocino Farms<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Los Angeles-based fast-casual chain is known for its selection of freshly made sandwiches, salads, wraps, and soups.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Founded in 2005, Mendocino Farms offers classic as well as limited signature items.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The company opened its first location below the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and has since expanded into a regional brand, according to the Restaurant Guy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In addition to California, Mendocino Farms has locations in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, and Washington, the company\u2019s website shows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The restaurants feature a rotating menu of items, along with a range of kids\u2019 menu items that are served with a beverage and a choice of side.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Additionally, the chain offers a variety of dessert options, packaged chips, and packaged beverages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The company is known for sourcing all its ingredients from ethical local farms and small producers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">All meat and poultry items served are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mendocinofarms.com\/our-story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">antibiotic-free<\/a> and humanely raised, while eggs are sourced from cage-free farms, according to its website. Fruits and vegetables are hand-picked, and bread is locally and freshly sourced.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The menu includes a range of items to accommodate all types of diets, such as flexitarian, vegan, and gluten-free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Santa Barbara has become home to a milestone location for a popular sandwich and salad chain. 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