Very cute and classic diner in San Marino. Friendly and fast service! Good food too. Definitely recommend!

We sat in the Elvis Room!!! This is such a quaint, cool place! I called to make reservations for 12 people, then called on the Day of our breakfast to add 2 more seats! The staff of Colonial Kitchen were so accommodating and pleasant! We were greeted warmly and served coffee right away! Colonial Kitchen in San Gabriel was an excellent choice for our group breakfast because of the FREE parking lot and free street parking. I was thrilled that when we entered, the large table in the middle of the Elvis Room was set and ready for our party of 14! They didn't seem to mind our mingling as we played ice breaker games, stayed for almost 3 hours, and used an extra table for prizes! Thank you! Our food came out promptly and was correctly served to each guest! I ordered the Pancake Combo which included 3 large pancakes, 2 eggs, and 2 pieces of bacon...yum! Sathy and I shared this meal, but couldn't finish! This was a successful Breakfast Club Badge meeting because Dunant, Julie, Aaron, Grace, and Jeff received the coveted award! Thanks to Ran, Russ, Tim, James, Sathy, Dan (all the way from Michigan), Vienna, and Jun for helping new friends achieve their Yelp goals! Mahalo! read more

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Great service, very nice and quiet. Plates are huge, I was craving southern food so I got the fried chicken and waffles. Next time I will try my other favorite dish egg Benedict's, and then I can really score it read more

Colonial Kitchen - Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marino, California

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Been coming here for over 15 years and to this day, the best tuna melt I've ever had has been here.

I drive by this place daily on my way to work and home, however, I never stop by this place due to the outside of this place. It does not look like anything special. I came this past Sunday with couple Yelpers and they treated us like queens and kings. They gave us our own special room (Elvis Room) with all his memorabilia. I think there were about 12+ of us and the services we received were amazing and so on point. We got our menu immediately. The waiter came soon after to take our order for drinks/food. Our food arrived quickly and were still very hot. The selections for breakfast were endless. I couldn't decide from pancakes, waffles, omeletts, so I end up with Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs. It was one of their most popular dishes as recommended by their staff. I am glad I got it as Chicken was coated perfectly with the most sensational seasoning. The yummy gravy was smothered all over my chicken. I almost died eating this meal from happiness. This place has an old school atmosphere. It is like you stepped back in time with the vintage brick building/decors. This place has comforting food and laid back feel. I like the wood paneled walls and booth seating. I also enjoyed their spectacular food with amazing service. This is definitely a great neighborhood find. I can't wait to return again. read more

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I love this classic diner style restaurant. They seem to be updating but I like the feeling of eating at Grandma's house. They do a great job with standard diner fare. read more

Just got naturalized so thought what more fitting place to celebrate than Colonial Kitchen! Restaurant has an old school diner feel. Servers were very friendly and attentive. Came here for brunch and ordered an omelette, chicken country fried steak, and pancakes. Portions were decent. Omelet and pancakes are what you'd expect at a diner, but the country fried steak with eggs is a must! It's hard to find a good brunch place without a super long wait on the weekends and so I'm glad I can always come here when I'm craving good ol' diner food. read more

Colonial Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marino, California

It's usually empty but crowded on Sundays. The oj is delightful . Elvis room interesting .

This is a pretty basic mom and pop shop. I had a breakfast burrito and I felt like it was pretty plain. I'd say their service was top tier, but we also went when it was pretty chill so no rush. The ambiance is very antique I walked in and felt like I was in a time warp. It's very nostalgic maybe for some but I felt the food was pretty much all American nothing too out of the ordinary for me. read more

Great school place for breakfast! Good tasty food at the right price! Gotta check out the Elvis room!

So this is a great spot to go and get a good old classic breakfast. I m not here to say it the best but it's just good. Reason for the 5 star is that the people that work here are great at what they do. They are really friendly and and quick on keep the drinks full. But they all work as a team even the owners are out there working and cleaning. Make sure to ask for the salsa it is great and has a small kick to it. read more

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First time here. The service is horrible, especially the hostess. She seems out if it. I entered the restaurant waiting to be seated..... She walks by, we had eye contact and she completely ignored me and walked away and back behind the cash register to help another customer with the bill. Ok maybe she is busy. I walked up to the cash register and waited until she finishes. Another customer with bill in hand came up behind me. She ignored me again and ask the customer behind me to give her the bill. The customer told her that I was first and then she finally said oh how many in your party. This experience really ruined my appetite. Not coming back. read more

The Colonial Kitchen has been around seemingly for forever. There are always many older folks eating brunch here. It carries the vibe of that classic diner in town that is frozen as a moment in time. The food isn't anything spectacular. Won't change your life. But it does taste authentic. Like a good ole fashioned American breakfast of starch and carbs. The staple order here is the Titan Breakfast. This is a lot of calories ... 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, 2 strips of bacon, 2 pancakes (with more butter and syrup than you could ever need), 2 slices of toast, and potatoes. The food is decent and will satisfy. And there are those individual use jam packets stacked on each table. Let's talk about juice. The freshly squeezed orange juice is the best in town. You can see it being freshly squeezed by this machine behind the counter. The level of pulp is perfect. The level of sweetness is perfect. I'd come here just for the OJ. Terrific juice. This place is a staple eatery of this town. And it's a certain kind of experience that can be found only here. When in want of a classic American-style breakfast, I'll definitely be back. read more

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Food is really good and came out quickly. The young gentleman Roberto (host) was very sweet and he was the one checking on us bringing us water, refilling our coffees etc. our waitress didn't check on us at all. If it wasn't for Roberto, this would have been a worse experience. Cute atmosphere but the music was turned on and it's way too loud to have a normal conversation over. read more

This is a long time little gem in San Marino which has recently changed ownership. Food is still quality. Ambiance still charming. Problem is the hostess. Apparently she does not speak English and is unfamiliar with the American proper way of staggering guests between waiters. That causes dissatisfaction with her customers because she will seat 4 tables upon 1 server at one time. Now most of us went through school as waiters and bartenders. Four tables at one time is simply unmanageable. The hostess is the guide, yet this one is more interested in her texts than taking proper care of her customers. Frequently Jesus had to cover for the hostess while she was texting. Jesus? I'm sorry. You got slammed because your hostess seated 4 of your tables at the same time. PLUS!! She disappeared and you had to cover for her at the till. I needed to marinate that fact. New owner, I know she's your sister, and I'm sure she's charming, but she needs help in understanding her job, which is to be the traffic controller and never over burden the wait staff. Customers are not happy when they never get a coffee refill WHICH your hostess easily can provide. And? Having a hostess who does not speak English is a huge problem in your new American industry. PCC offers free to residents classes in English as a Second Language classes for free to Pasadena area residents. Recommend you place your sister in one of these classes. read more

I've grown up coming here for their breakfast whenever I'm craving an American breakfast. I don't come here for something spectacular, but I come here because I can avoid long wait times, and I know the waiters/waitresses provide great service and the food is consistent. I usually get the Titan Breakfast because it covers pretty much everything you want in an American breakfast--eggs, pancakes, hash browns, bacon, sausage and orange juice. It's definitely fit for a Titan appetite! So luckily, I get to share this huge breakfast plate with my two little ones. Even through the pandemic, I've seen them operate an outside dining area along Huntington Drive. read more

Freshly Squeezed Oj Monte Cristo Great food !!! Very nice and cozy place !!! Nice service read more

I came here early on New Year's Day for breakfast before the Rose Parade and had a great time. It felt like being home. Everyone joking and laughing and I think they were playing my parents ' "Piano Hits" music in the overhead. The knick knacks reminded me of my grandparents ' house and the sound of the clock chiming was comforting. I was dining alone so I tried to seat myself in a 2- person booth but they insisted I would be more comfortable in a 4- seater. I was offered coffee right away. When I ordered poached eggs, my server asked how hard I wanted them cooked-- and no one ever asks that! And when they came out, she made sure they were light enough (they were). The pancakes were incredibly fluffy- marshmallowy even - and the syrup came out hot. They have an impressive orange juicing machine behind the counter, and when my server saw me looking at it, she brought me over a sample of their freshly squeezed OJ, which was so sweet and delicious (with barely any pulp). The owner is selling the business so she can retire, but hopefully the new owners keep the staff because they're perfect the way they are. read more

Colonial Kitchen - Neon sign - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marino, California

So happy to eat at Colonial Kitchen again. They are not at full seating capacity just yet but will be in the next few weeks. Service and food were excellent. Happy to see our old servers and the owners and some new faces as well. Eggs benedict was superb. My brother swears by their breakfast burritos. read more

I used to go here all the time growing up. I hadn't been in years. I went about a month ago and it was just as wonderful as every time. However I went a few days ago with my family and my waiter was... to put it mildly... a complete Jerk. He insulted me, was extremely rude and should I decide to go back I will absolutely make it appoint to not be seated in this mans station. I mean he served me my food and deliberately went out of his way to just throw an insult at me. Just for no reason. All I said was thankyou when he put my plate down and his response was to insult me by calling me and my taste on food ODD. I do NOT deserve that kind of talk nor was it needed or necessary. That man needs to learn some manners. He also went on to just throw other rude things at me. I requested some mashed potatoes and gravy to substitute instead of fries but was charged for it. The gravy was wrong when it came out which he fixed for me but they were the worst mashed potatoes I have ever tried. I literally had 2 small bites. They were dry and not whipped not a bit of flavor. So I asked for fries to replace it. He tried to charge me for that too instead of taking the mashed potatoes off. I said well can you take these mashed potatoes off my bill? He said why? I said I'm not going to eat them. These are really terrible. He said well you ordered them. I said yes but they are disgusting and I don't see why I should pay for sonething I'm absolutely not going to eat. He tore up the new ticket and said "FINE forget it the world doesn't revolve around french fries." I am beyond shocked and appalled by this grown mans behavior. read more

New owners now. Used to be all right. A place for breakfast but now it seems like they made the food even cheaper than it was. The quality is not there anymore. The sourdough toast is basically plain white bread. Pancakes have no butter milk in them. They are just tasteless. Coffee is weak. Not good when a restaurant cuts corners buys cheaper ingredients. read more

Short staffed. Had to wait to get a server on a Wednesday morning. I had the cinnamon roll French Toast. read more

Did they sell this place? What has happened here? Horrible service, the service workers running around aimlessly, long wait to order our food and food subpar. No customer service seen.. I did speak to the owner (I think) and let her know and she apologized.. I have been going here for years but Something has changed here and I will not return any time soon. read more

The exterior and architecture were so cute and we were very hungry, so I forced my children to try this place. The parking lot was full, so I called to check on the wait time. No answer and voicemail that had not been set up yet... red flag #1, I didn't notice the help wanted sign in the window, as I walked past 2 people waiting for a table. At the hostess stand I was seated immediately and put in the Elvis room, where I was to sit for 10 mins without any acknowledgment from quite possibly the worst waiter ever... He said he felt my eyes piercing through him. Yes, Liam, I watched you ignore us and bus the table next to us for 10 mins, then once he acknowledged us, in an attempt to take our order, he was able to spit out all of his trauma from the last 3 years of his life and tell us that women like me are the reason he stays single. Who says that to someone? Especially someone that is expected to give a gratuity. He left twice in the middle of taking our order. The final straw was when he took 2 out of the 3 of our orders.... Mid order taking, he left the table again! This time, he heard a ding ding from the kitchen and said he would be right back, he had to get another table's order. Why is that table and everything else in the restaurant more important than us?! He plopped a portion of that table's order down in front of them and they didn't have silverware! He asked his co-worker to get them table service and she disappeared. The people at the table sat there staring at food that they couldn't eat. He went back to the kitchen to do something and we ran for our lives! I have no idea how the food is because he could not focus long enough, nor stop talking about himself long enough to take our order and he was extremely rude, condescending and slightly misogynistic. Such a bad experience! read more

We ordered pancakes and various items. The pancakes were soggy and everything wet subpar from years ago. I wouldn't take my kids back until something changed. The quality has drastically went down from last time we visited. WhT a disappointment. read more

I usually dine in, so this review is based on to go only. I would normally give this place 4 starts but for this particular order, I'd have to give it a 2. Ordered an omelette that came with avocado. Unfortunately the avocado was browning. There was no saving it so I ended up tossing the avocado. The omelette itself was okay tasting but my stomach started feeling a little off so only had half. This is the first time I've gotten this order from here, and it wasn't the best thing I've eaten. They have so many other yummy options but this wasn't it. read more

Colonial Kitchen - Veggie omelette with brown avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marino, California

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The owners are very kind and the food good. Orange juice is squeezed to order, and the ranch dressing is the same as when I was a kid. Very good food and very good service which is hard to find these days. read more

I loved this place I got the chicken fried steak with white gravy and sourdough bread on the side.Everything was cooked to perfection.This is a cute mom and pop shop the owners are so kind and sweet.Of course I went back and took my entire family to breakfast. Only thing I did wish was that they have the cream of wheat on weekends. But other than that all the food was good you get a lot for a good price. read more

Colonial Kitchen - Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs with sourdough toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marino, California

Used to come all the time when the previous owners owned this place. Was so great. Since the new owners we've been 3 times and every time the food is cheaper quality, so so salty and portions are smaller. I totally understand it being San Marino and costs but at least keep the quality up. Last time we'll be going here. So sad. read more

If you've passed by this restaurant on Huntington Drive in San Marino and never stopped by, it's definitely worth checking out! Have gone to Colonial Kitchen for brunch and dinner, and would definitely recommend stopping by for brunch. Step inside Colonial Kitchen, and it's like traveling back in time. The main restaurant has old time charm, and the show Mad Men actually filmed at this restaurant. If you're a big fan, maybe you can ask to sit where Don Draper sat. The smaller second dining room is not as charming or nostalgic, but it's a room dedicated to Elvis! A beautiful collection of Elvis plates welcomes you to the room! Pretty typical brunch offerings at Colonial Kitchen, but favorite dishes here include the Cajun Omelette and Egg Benedicts. Instead of Hash Browns, I highly recommend the Potatoes O'Brien. Portions are pretty big and hearty, and you might still be full by dinnertime. Staff at Colonia Kitchen has always been friendly and pretty attentive. The staff has always made us feel welcome. There's a lot for parking but there's plenty of street parking on Huntington Drive. Also, there's two tables outside available for dining with your four-legged best friends. read more

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Not too shabby. Diner style food and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The crowd is definitely an odd mix. The owners and workers seem to be Asian so the patrons were a mix. A little pricier than other breakfast brunch places, but the food was pretty good and the servers were really friendly. The Works Burger- comes with everything on a bun and 2 kinds of cheese. The meat was cooked pretty good when we asked for med rare. Mushroom Omelette w Alfalfa- Asked for egg beaters instead and potatoes O'Brien. Loved the crispy pieces. Chili- Should have been served at a hotter temperature. Came in a tortilla bowl, but it was on the greasy side. Cereal on the menu. Not sure who would EVER order cold boxed cereal at a diner for $2.95 a pop . . . that's 12 breakfasts if you go to the market and get your own box. When I hit the Mega millions, I'll be that cold cereal eater at a diner. read more

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Horrible food, dated-dingy decor, dirty floors & a sticky booth. Food arrived five minutes after we ordered and the server remarked that "it was fast, wasn't it?" Well, yes, but everything was cold & looked/tasted like it had been sitting in the kitchen for hours (days? recycled left-overs?): the potatoes & eggs tasted like they were fried in rancid/stale oil & had the flavor of everything else that had come on the grill before (check the expiration date on your oil, and all of your ingredients for that matter, & clean your grill!). The breakfast meats were the cheapest, poorest quality possible (ham was fatty/gristly & very tough; & the canned corned beef hash was turning in color, not pink & fresh, but looked grayish). Gross! Time for the Health Department to pay a visit. Pancakes were tough & flavorless too (maybe try adding some pure vanilla extract to the batter?!) If I am going to pay $55 (before tip!), you heard me right: FIFTY-FIVE DOLLARS for two breakfast plates (eggs, meat, potatoes & toast) and a side of pancakes ($11 for TWO PANCAKES, really?), I expect fresh & flavorful food, with the highest quality ingredients like REAL butter (not stale plain-wrap margarine) & Grade A PURE maple syrup (not "maple-flavored" toxic-additive-garbage). How can breakfast go so wrong??? A huge disappointment & rip-off! Finally, this is miscategorized as a $$ priced restaurant. Try $$$$ for the cheapest, lowest quality, stale ingredients. The owners are laughing all the way to the bank off the back's (& food-borne illnesses?) of their customers. Wait/host staff were professional and courteous, the only positive...worthy of a star. read more

Ordered the chicken steak with eggs and home style fries. $12.99 - The chicken steak was much better than I expected. It wasn't too oily had just the perfect amount of crunch and was tender all around. The egg over easy was good. I wish the home style fries came with onions and peppers then it would have been perfect. This place has a nice quaint atmosphere. I like it. Would come back to try a few other things on their menu. read more

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The food is absolutely awful. Dirty dishes and flatware. Salty and burnt. Cold upon arrival. Poor service... I was totally ignored...being a POC in a restaurant named colonial kitchen...huge mistake. I was very skeptical but a coworker invited me. Don't go here...pulsing full of unwoke, racist bigots. read more

I recommend it. Good food, good service, good atmosphere. I really liked the cool lounge-type music they had playing. Some people will say the menu could have more selections, but I found it just right. Might go back for breakfast next time. read more

My diner go to! Perfect spot for a hearty breakfast before you take on your day. My fave is eggs and hashbrowns and they have great fresh oj! read more

Colonial Kitchen - French toast eggs hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marino, California

Terrible service after ownership changed, the current owner didn't even understand what we were complaining . Not worth to go. Very bad experience. read more

This place is a gem! Such a throwback. The ambiance is perfect. Love the atmosphere and the food. They serve you coffee in these huge super fun coffee cups. Location is idyllic. Even has an Elvis room! Breakfast is fantastic! I get the Titan Breakfast with ham steak, bacon, O'Brien potatoes and pancakes. Delicious!!! They even have fresh squeezed OJ. Seriously, this place makes me feel at home and the consistency of the food is outstanding. Try it for yourselves! read more

I visited this location in January. The place was outstanding. The food was great and service on point. However the second time I visited I could not believe it. The food still taste amazing. The service however was the worst. We waited for our food while I believe it was the owner was putting napkins and silverware together. Then I will sites over 30 minutes for my pancakes. My order said it included pancakes and an orange juice. I had to order the orange juice separately and the waitress came 20 minutes later asking if I wanted the pancakes. The order stated pancakes and never got them. Then after another 10 minutes she comes by and still asks if I want the pancakes. Worst service in that day. I don't mind paying if I am getting what I ordered and on time. Not sure if I will come back. There are other places I can try without having to pay extra. read more

I don't know what happened to this restaurant, it's gone to complete $hit. The service was terrible on our LAST, and I mean last visit to this place. Let's see, where should we start where things went wrong. She forgot about being out one of your dishes, and when I asked about it, it seemed have bothered the owner that I had to ask for it. Then since she never brought use utensils, I once again had to ask the grumpy guy for utensils. And again, we got attitude. Add insult to injury per say, the food was terrible. My dad wanted his eggs over easy, and they can put over hard. My chili omelette was cold, maybe I'll as far and say room temperature as best. We had to forget about getting refills on our ice teas, as after awhile none of the staff came into the "Elvis" room. (It's the room where time seemed to forget). We'll definitely won't be coming back here again, unless they good through a major staffing overhaul. read more