New California Habit Drive-Thru Restaurant to Open Doors on December 17
Holding Pre-Opening VIP Event on December 16
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Habit, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more, announces today the launch of their latest drive-thru restaurant in California with their Riverside opening, the fourth in the city. The new restaurant’s address is 18187 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92508. Their famous “Habit Hospitality” will be served to the public starting Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
In honor of their grand opening, Habit will host an exclusive pre-opening VIP event for their CharClub and mobile app members. Guests can receive an invite to this exclusive sneak peek by signing up at http://order.habitburger.com/nro/riverside.
VIP Event Details: Free Charburger Day (Tuesday, December 16th): The first 200 guests at 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. will receive a free freshly-made Charburger, fries, and drink. Must be a CharClub member and present VIP invitation.
“We’re always excited to open a new Habit, but it’s extra special to do it in our home state of California, and this will be our fourth spot in Riverside,” said Chef Jason Triail, Director of Culinary Innovation at Habit. “Riverside loves good food, and we can’t wait to fire up the grills and serve our charburgers, stacked sandwiches, fresh salads, tasty sides, and all the Habit favorites.”
The new Riverside restaurant will offer drive-thru, dine-in, and takeout services; delivery will be available via the Habit Mobile App and online at order.habitburger.com. Guests also have additional convenient ordering options, including state-of-the-art indoor self-serve kiosks and delivery through Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, and Uber Eats.
Habit was named in Thrillist’s list of “Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!” With its cooked-to-order mantra, Habit’s open flame sears a distinctive smoky flavor into their famous Charburgers, fresh marinated chicken, and sushi-grade ahi tuna. Guests at Habit can always count on freshly-made, handcrafted quality served up with genuine hospitality.
Hours: Mon- Sun 10:30 AM -10:00 PM
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About The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
Born in sunny Southern California in 1969, Habit is known for Charburgers cooked-to-order over an open flame. But the menu extends far beyond burgers—it’s a celebration of Californian-inspired flavors. Alongside the brand’s signature Charburgers is a meaningful array of handcrafted sandwiches, crisp salads, and creamy shakes, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Habit has earned notable recognition, with its Double Char ranked #1 twice by USA Today 10Best*, its Tempura Green Beans named the #1 side twice by USA Today 10Best, #1 Fast Casual Restaurant by USA Today 10 Best, and its Chicken Club recognized as the best grilled chicken sandwich by The Daily Meal. The brand was also featured in Newsweek’s America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains 2023 and included in Thrillist’s roundup of Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State! Habit has since grown to over 385 restaurants across 15 states and internationally—continuing to serve up bold fresh flavors, made-to-order. Learn more at www.habitburger.com.
Sources: USA Today 10Best, USA Today 10Best, The Daily Meal, Newsweek, The Daily Meal, Thrillist
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