BBAD in Pasadena knows what's up. Ese Chile Verde burrito is puro love -- pork shoulder y belly bien tender, bañadito in tangy tomatillo sauce, con huevos, cheese, y that crispy potato pavé que crunchea en cada bite. Es like abuelita made it, but with a chef twist. Netas, vale la pena el trip. read more

Great burrito. The Basic Bae-con was our favorite. The chile verde was also good, but comes in second place. The staff were kind and helpful. We sat inside to eat. It wasn't overcrowded. We will be back. Wish I had pics to post but we smashed it. Sorry guys. read more

Where to start!? The burritos are delicious and you can really see the time and effort they put into making them. I get the braised pork with scrambled eggs. The potato pavé is really an amazing touch to the burrito! Don't be scared of the habanero salsa because it's not spicy. If you want something spicy to add to your burrito they do offer hot sauce packets. The coffee is also amazing and you can tell the barista loves his job and truly wants you to enjoy your drink. The vibes are immaculate! There is indoor and outdoor areas to eat within the Pasadena hotel and if it's not too busy they will even deliver your food to you with a smile. This place is a must visit. Trust me you won't regret it! read more

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Underwhelming. Clearly hype driven. Glad I tried them. Will I go back, absolutely not. Don't recommend even if your curiosity is getting the best of you, a burrito at almost $20 should leave you impressed. This does not, also the ingredients are not organic to justify such pricing point. read more

Super good. I'd heard about this place continually and was following them on the 'gram. So late this morning, I headed up the 110 to check it out. It's an odd set up: you park in the (free with validation) hotel's lot, navigate a maze of elevators and corridors, walk through the 1920s lobby (maybe not quite spectacular, but very vibey just the same) to find BBAD. And then you order, wait a hot minute, and devour what you got in the hotel's lobby. Because what kind of weirdo would drive all the way home with a fresh breakfast burrito. That thing is earin It took about ten minutes to get my burrito on a Saturday morning just before noon. That's pretty quick. The gents behind the counter are communicative about the wait time and genuinely interested in you having a good experience -- example, my flat white landed well ahead of my burrito apparently and without me asking, the gentleman working there made me a fresh one so it was hot. 'It's probably like melted ice cream, he said,' -- pretty awesome level of care. The burrito was great. Not light but less heavy than most, and nuanced and delicious. They gave me extra salsa and aioli, which came in handy. And chilling in the hotel lobby was definitely a cool experience. It's not cheap -- it was close to $30 for a burrito and a flat white with tip -- but what are you going to do? LA is expensive and it was fun and quality costs,. Recommended. read more

Not a fan of bacon bits but the bacon squares tasted good. I'd come back for a burrito no bacon because the rest of it was on point.

Awesome craft breakfast burrito shop located adjacent to the Pasadena Hotel & Pool. A bit pricey but an excellent option when staying nearby. Potatoes in the burrito were fantastic! read more

Had high hopes for this place and really wanted to like it, but it was just mediocre and a bad value for the price. The potatoes inside are pretty tasty, but they missed the mark when they made a burrito place without offering any spice whatsoever. The salsa they provided was bland and the "hot" sauce the gave me was only slightly less bland. There's really no excuse for a burrito place to mess up hot sauce and salsa that bad when you can literally buy bottles of Yucateco hot sauce at any nearby grocery store for $2-3 a bottle. Lucky Boy remains the spot in Pasadena for breakfast burritos. Compared to BBAD, Lucky Boy has larger sized burritos, cheaper price, a way better salsa, and also offers spicy yellow peppers to snack on for added flavor. If you are going to eat here, be sure to buy a bottle of Yucateco hot sauce at a nearby supermarket and bring it with you. read more

Probably one of the best breakfast burritos in Pasadena! Small spot on Colorado, great service, and great coffee as well. I highly recommend the espresso tonic as well! read more

Brunch at this place was a good idea, plus you can eat inside the Pasadena Hotel which boasts a nice interior like a blast from the past. The outdoor garden is also a nice spot to hang out. The Tortilla is soft just how I like it and the potatoes are crispy which I think stood up the most. The egg was overpowering because it took up the largest ingredient and little of the others. We got Chili Verde with Braised Pork and Mushroom Chorizo. Service is swift and the staff is nice. Parking around the area is not that bad in the morning. read more

The staff was friendly and it's a cute spot next to the Pasadena Hotel. The menu was straight forward and I was looking forward to the burrito. My two friends and I were very disappointed with our orders. The burritos were salty and tasted like they'd used old oil to fry the bacon. None of us could finish our burritos. Maybe it was a bad day and bad batch, but I can't see myself recommending this place, or going back. I did like their coffee, however. Try at your own risk. read more

The burritos were just ok. We ordered two different burritos and they tasted the same. They'd been hyped and I was expecting more. It was busy and the service was good. The hotel lobby and courtyard were a nice experience, especially if you like cool older architecture and design. I think I'll stick to my favorite Mexican restaurant burritos and Pete's Blue Chip in Eagle Rock ( good breakfast burritos and sandwiches). read more

THIS is the BEST breakfast burrito spot. So far, I've had the vegan & the pork belly ones and both were amazing with completely different things to offer. I couldn't believe how crunchy they get the potatoes! SO GOOD. read more

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We got the chile verde burrito and it was delicious! Potatoes were very crisp and the eggs and pork were cooked perfectly. Yes it was on the pricier side, but it was well worth it for the quality. The size itself wasn't bad either, not sure if they adjusted based on reviews or not but I was not disappointed. The bonus of being able to sit and enjoy it on the hotel courtyard was great--a perfect tranquil location to enjoy breakfast and catch up with a friend. read more

I may not be the first to review but I'm proud to say I believe I received the first burrito sold at this spot during the soft opening a couple weeks ago. I got the pork belly, because, when something like that is on the menu you have to go for it. It was by far the best breakfast burrito I've had in LA - which is to say it's the best I've ever had. The potatoes are amazing - no tater tots here - these are high end dining stile pave potatoes in a burrito that is at the same or better price point than most of the other specialty breakfast burrito spots in LA. I've had most of them and these are the best potatoes. The pork belly may be the star of the show, but the most unique part of this specific burrito is the slow cooked chile verde. You have to try it to understand - it adds a new level of savory and delicious flavor and acid that goes perfectly with the rich pork. I loved it so much I took another pork belly and a bacon burrito to go to share with my wife. They do reheat pretty well, but I highly recommend eating on site for full effect. The shop also has an amazing vibe with chips and snacks as well as cold drinks. I paired my pork belly burrito with a cane sugar coke and it was perfect. The team is super nice and the service was quick and top notch even during the soft opening. The ambiance is themed around music, culture, and tattoos with concert style posters on the wall. It's also in a great historic hotel if you need a nice spot to enjoy your burrito immediately. I plan to return this weekend to try the rest of the menu. Looking forward to giving the mushroom chorizo a try. read more

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I had high hopes for this seeing it has a ton of good reviews. I don't know what the hype is about. The mushroom chorizo and Bacon were sub par. The green and red sauce tasteless. Three stars for the courtyard, peaceful setting. I would skip this there are better bbs. read more

A pathetic attempt at a breakfast burrito resturaunt, the burrito was small, the cheese was cold and not melted, the coffee was not that great, and almost 50 dollars later I was disgusted, it tasted like a grease monkey and left a horrible aftertaste in my mouth, dont waste your money here, honestly. read more

They are located on first floor of building easy to find with entrance through side or in front on main street. They have 4 different breakfast burritos you can order with scrambled eggs or over easy with runny yoke which is already a cool different option than most breakfast burritos. I ordered their bac-con burrito for 15$ and I thought it was a little steep at first . The order was ready in about 10 minutes. Once I took The first bite i understood it was well worth it ! The potato's inside were perfectly crisp with the bacon and egg , then the second bite it got even better with a pleasant surprise when I tasted the sauce that in there Honestly it is one of the best if not the best breakfast burrito I have had in my 30 years of eating! read more

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Today, a miracle occurred. I visited Bbad for the first time and, shortly after biting into the Bae-con-a burrito recommended by the staff on-site-I died and went to heaven. In heaven, the Lord Almighty herself appeared to me and asked me, "Why are you here so soon, child? I wasn't expecting you for some time." I looked at her adoringly, partially because she acknowledged I had yet a life to live and because, well... I was at the pearly gates, and then replied, "Lord, I bit into the best breakfast burrito I've ever tasted and my body knew that it would never find a better breakfast burrito in all the land, so it was ready to depart. And now... well... I'm here." I returned from this out-of-body experience and, fortunately, still had more bites left of my tasty Bae-con burrito to enjoy. I suppose what made this experience so other-worldly, after some prayer and contemplation, was that finally, finally... a damn breakfast burrito place offered burritos with over easy eggs. It wasn't just that, though. It wasn't dry and nasty as "insert pretty much every LA place". It was fresh, filled with golden caramelized onions, fine potatoes cut with the sharpest blade that would make Samwise repeat on loop "Po-ta-toes" with dead meme yearnings the internet craves each week, everything was homemade (even the sauces!), and it was worth every penny. Miraculous. One day when I'm old and need to share stories to the children after me, I'll tell them of the day I saw the Lord at Bbad. They'll rejoice, we'll cry together, and then they'll say, "Sure, grandpa. Let's get you to bed." read more

My breakfast burrito tasted great, but the potatoes have a million little slices and are just an oil sponge. The bottom of my burrito was too oily to eat, completely wet and soggy with grease and I've had a stomach ache, fighting the urge to throw up since. read more

Was not at all the best breakfast burrito, plus it's hard to find and not a single person acknowledged my existence when I showed up for my pick up order. read more

Played hooky and took the dogs to beautiful Lacy Park for a morning walk. Afterward, we searched for a late breakfast in a dog-friendly spot -- decided on BBAD because we couldn't resist the name or the great reviews. So glad we trusted our instincts (and yelp). We both ordered the mushroom chorizo breakfast burrito with -- and wow. This isn't your average heat-for-the-sake-of-it vegetarian chorizo. It's savory, well-seasoned goodness, perfectly balanced by the scrambled egg and layered potatoes. We ate in the courtyard of the Pasadena Hotel and Pool, enjoying our burritos in the charming old-Pasadena atmosphere. read more

I tried this on Sunday morning. First, ordering online was easy. I ordered the chile verde breakfast burrito and it was fire! The pork was definitely flavorful and not dry at all, eggs fluffy and the extra crispy and buttery potatoes top tier. Definitely far superior than a nearly $20 breakfast burrito west on Colorado. Only thing is I asked for cheese and sour cream and they forgot the cheese. Then again, those were free so I can't really complain too much. The aioli and hot sauce had similar profiles but they were more sweet and Smokey than having much spice. Overall I was super pleased and the best part is it's a 5min walk from my house. read more

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Their pork belly bb was phenomenal! Great and friendly service! Just a small wish as an option that it would someday be offered with a side of salsa verde that I can pour onto for each bite. Regardless, the burrito is badass and huge! The burrito came with large chunks of meat throughout each bite. They don't skimp on the meat so you get your mulas worth. It's anchored within the Pasadena Hotel & Pool premises which has a nice courtyard and lobby area. read more

You can't go wrong with any of their Burritos but boy oh boy that bacon and potato combo is like nothing else. You just haven't had it like this before! And the aioli ties it all in so splendidly read more

It takes about 25-30 minutes for your burrito. Also the organization in here is non existent. They need to have the door open with a clear line leading outside and someone telling customers where to go. There was one girl who acted like she kind of knew what she was doing. Other than that the workers are almost no help. They let people just scramble around inside asking who's in line and who's waiting. It's extremely small inside. Parking is difficult as it's in an extremely busy part of town. The burrito itself pretty good but not really worth the $19 or 20 after tax. The whole deal took me about 45 minutes to 1 hour just to park and get a burrito. read more

My burrito was, indeed, quite "Bbad." It was stale as ever, assembled in a lunchable format, served to me in cold foil. Considering the number of ingredients to make each burrito, I would think each burrito would at least be made to order. This place is a nice concept for those who like breakfast burritos from morning til early afternoon, but there seems to be shortcuts in place despite how simple it is to create each item on the menu. read more

I was excited to try but very disappointed. Hearty yes. Good amount of egg which was nice meat was okay and the "crispy potatoes" were anything but crispy. Together the burrito was bland. I was expecting chili verde but it was dry pork with a small container of a very weak green sauce. Hate to leave this review but for a $27 breakfast ( soda water and a tip) I just had to. read more

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The hype is real! Just had their basic bae burrito and it was amazing. As soon as I took my first bite the crunch of the potatoes and soft scrambled eggs hit my taste buds. That was followed by the crispiest bacon. And oh man is there so much bacon. Their salsa compliments everything. This is an elevated breakfast burrito. Don't get me wrong, lucky boys is still a great breakfast burrito but this is a gourmet burrito and worth the cost. Also the customer service was very nice. It's basically a take out counter place but very cute. read more

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The burritos were not good and way over priced. The potatoes tasted like they lost the whole salt container in the pan and just left it. They even charge you 50 cents for less than 1oz. of hot sauce that wasn't good at all, either type. They only give you one .75 oz, half full, hot sauce with each burrito. Not worth the price, will not go back. read more

bbad is actually bgood! Even my wife, who says she doesn't like burritos, loved hers. We strolled in today just 10 minutes before closing and they still provided great service. read more

Paid $40 for two burritos quality was poor greasy hot sauce was terrible would never go back

This place has a decent burrito and comparable in taste as Wake and Late but bigger. However, Wake and Late are upfront with their pricing and does not have any mystery charges. Bbad will charge $2.00 extra for over easy instead of scrambled eggs and did not put that on the menu. When ask Mrs for a preference, an up charge should also be mentioned. Also, the burrito was supposed to come with beans but did not. I would order with caution since this establishment likes to sneak in hidden charges and the description on the menu does not guarantee what you will get. read more

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I'd LOVE to be proven wrong. Best breakfast burrito in LA! "But Matt Pasadena is no-Shaddap! I said what I said. Don't order on DoorDash they up charge for NO reason. The gentleman at the counter was extremely generous in helping me out with this issue. read more

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We stayed at the Pasadena Hotel and heard about the burrito spot downstairs. As soon as I woke up (6am) I placed a pick up order on their website. It automatically set up the pick up time to 7:45, 15 minutes after they open. I got the mushroom chorizo and horchata. The food was ready early around 7:35. I went down stairs and they have a door for hotel guests to enter. I got inside. It is a small shop but very cute. Very light and airy. The staff is friendly. This is the best vegetarian burrito I've ever had. The horchata tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch milk. I'll be back :) read more

Last time I was in, I ordered the Basic Bae-con and it felt like it was missing something and it's clear now I was given the BEC (bacon egg cheese) by mistake. Big thanks to Jason and his staff for inviting me back because after trying the Basic Bae-con for real, I see what the rave reviews are about. The basic bae-con hit the spot for me and felt really balanced. The pave potatoes gave it the texture it needed and the hot sauce on the side cut through any heaviness. Can't wait to come back to try the chile verde burrito next! read more

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Maybe it was an off day? I really want to like this place and am open to changing my rating in the future, because I love the whole Pasadena Hotel & Pool concept. The courtyard was so lovely! We came here on a Sunday after hearing rave reviews on social media. But the bacon breakfast burrito was over the top and not in a good way. Way too oily, potatoes were super salty, and the aioli was completely overpowering. We also ordered the chile verde pork. That one was better! But still heavy on the oil and was missing a little oomph. Would have liked the option to up the acidity, like onions or lime. This place has so much potential. $5/hr hotel garage parking. read more

This was my first time trying this spot and it was good! The mushroom chorizo burrito is a clever and delicious creation. The chipotle aioli paired with the potato crunch was fantastic and the burrito itself was generously sized. I also loved the outdoor dining concept at the hotel, it created a lovely atmosphere, and there were plenty of chairs and tables, making it feel less crowded. I would suggest adding avocado or some veggies like pico de gallo to take the burrito to the next level! read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Mushroom Chorizo Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

AMAZING BURRITOS! And wonderful customer service. Great spice level and awesome consistency. Can't wait to go back again!

Grabbed 2 basic b/fast burritos & 2 drip coffees here on Saturday. Was greeted immediately and served quickly by staff. These babies were hefty, freshly made and jam packed w/ deliciousness. One burrito had scrambled eggs and the other was over medium. both had sausage, cheese and potatoes. The potatoes were what set these burritos apart. They weren't your typical diced potatoes. They were layered, crispy and in huge blocks. The only thing I wish were better were the salsas that came with the burritos. They were mostly bland and not hot at all. Overall, would visit again especially since you're able to chill in the hotel lobby and courtyard to enjoy them. read more