Break Time offers an old-school dive bar atmosphere popular with locals, featuring five pool tables, darts, and plenty of TVs for sports viewing. Guests enjoy friendly bartenders, fast service, and a well-rounded drink menu including great beers and cocktails in a cozy, casual space open late every day.
What's Included:
🎱 Multiple pool tables and bar games
🍻 Wide beer selection and cocktails
📺 Sports TVs throughout the bar
🚻 Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restrooms
Important Information:
Accepts credit, debit, and NFC mobile payments
Plenty of free parking available
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🎱 Pool Enthusiasts' Spot: Bring your own cues for a better game; house cues are available but mixed condition.
🍹 Signature Drink: Try the 'Break Time Margarita' made with Aperol, Tequila, fresh limes, and agave.
🕒 Late Night Hangout: Open daily until 1:30 AM, perfect for after-dinner drinks or late-night games.
🚗 Ample Free Parking: Both lot and street parking available, rarely an issue even on busy nights.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Break Time is widely praised for its friendly bartenders, fast service, and authentic dive bar vibe. Visitors consistently enjoy the pool tables and local crowd atmosphere. While a few mention the bar’s worn fixtures, the overall sentiment is very positive with many calling it the best local dive bar in the Goleta area.
Last updated on
January 9th, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restrooms ensure comfortable access for guests with mobility needs.
