Habit Burger & Grill brings its 1969-era Santa Barbara charbroiling tradition to Carlsbad's La Costa corridor, anchoring the Via Campanile retail cluster with open-flame-cooked patties and fresh albacore sandwiches. Every patty is cooked to order over a live flame rather than a flat griddle, producing the signature char crust that earned the chain placement on Thrillist's underrated-burger-chains list — a technique that separates it from the family-entertainment concessions near LEGOLAND® California Resort up the road. Beyond the namesake Charburger, the menu extends to marinated tri-tip steak sandwiches, seared ahi tuna filets, and hand-battered tempura green beans — a broader range than most fast-casual burger counters. Customization includes teriyaki-pineapple and BBQ-bacon Charburger builds alongside hand-spun milkshakes, a broader made-to-order format that complements the smash-style patties at Cosmos Burger Carlsbad on the same dining corridor. The signature Double Char stacks two fresh-ground beef patties over caramelized onions, pickles, and house-made sauce on a toasted bun, served with crispy fries or onion rings.