"The options are limitless, the food slaps, and it's the heart of IV culture. I mean, it's popping every night"
- Emily Cox, third year
There's so much food in IV, but a local favorite is IV Deli Mart. This is because it's open super late, and it has a huge variety of options. If get some cravings in the middle of the night, grab a friend and head over!
If you walk by there, you'll probably see a crowd any time of the day. Not only does it have food, but it also has convenience store items. This includes chips, batteries, and more. You get a lot of bang for your buck compared to other places. The workers are also really fun and sometimes you'll catch a karaoke sesh (yes, really). It's a great pit stop for any occasion. During weekdays it's open until 1am, and on weekends it's open until 3am.
Emily Cox, a third year Biology major, says her go-to order is the Dirty Andrew fries (pictured above). It includes fries with chorizo, grilled onions, shredded cheese, and ranch. Some of our other favorites are the honey spicy chicken sandwich, buffalo wings, and IV burger. If you couldn't already tell, there's something for everyone. P.S.–there's vegetarian and vegan options too!
UCSB Dictionary:
IV - acronym for Isla Vista