We're staying at a hotel nearby so the location with parking was great. Unfortunately portions were small for the price. My child wanted pancakes with sides of meat. For him alone, his plate would have been $20-$30 for pancakes with 2 sides of meats. I guess this place would be great for a lite breakfast. If your like my family that on a busy day want a good hearty breakfast to start the day, it's best to look elsewhere. Not to mention we never got a refill on our drinks and had to wait to get our ticket. We won't be back. read more

Such a bummer, used to be great, now it's just expensive! We thought the pancakes were keto because they were so dry and hard. If I'm going to cheat on the diet it has to be worth it but it wasn't. I'm Guessing new ownership because you didn't get quality nor quantity. Breakfast for two at almost seventy bucks should either taste great or leave full for the rest of the day and this place did neither. Looks like COVID took another one... read more

I have visited this place a few times and the food is always delicious, the service is great Today I was observing that a very high percentage of the costumers are so impatient and inconsiderate ...if you don't like to wait stay home and cook for yourself read more

Came with Yelp friend Miss Laine C. for a brunch catch up. Marston's is just a little off of Old Town Pasadena. The fun thing about Yelp friends is that your guys' bookmark list becomes one gigantic one with even more places to visit when you hang! FOOD: Brunch time! Fantastic French Toast- Crunchy from the cornflakes, sweet from the syrup, & fresh from the mixed berries! Beautiful plate and filling dish! Kind of wish I ordered a glass of milk with this. Even with the crunch, Marston's still delivered a fluffy French toast and it indeed was fantastic. Florentine Benedict- Had to have the savory with the sweet! Tastes exactly as you think if you know what a Benedict tastes like. But personally, I feel it lacked flavor.. The spinach & avocado were great but the hollandaise was a bit plain for me. Perhaps the other benedicts like the pulled pork or salmon may pack in more flavor. Also, it is just as filling, if not a little more. Side Potatoes- Mm. Good potatoes. However, not my favorite. But not bad. Much chunkier than others.. So if you & a friend are sharing, just know side potatoes already come with most dishes, no need to order extra! Heads up: - You might just want to stick to street parking for this one, guys.. Marston's lot is a shared lot & is such an unnecessary hassle to get out of! If you go in with no luck, you will get out with even crappier luck. Longest 3-point turn around ever. Such a crammed parking lot! OVERALL, Marston's wasn't the most memorable brunch spot. Nothing stood out enough to have me wanting to come back right away BUT it's a good first time taster. read more

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It was just ok. I think being horribly sick after eating warrants 2 stars eggs potatoes sausage rye bread I pulled out of my mouth something from the potatoes and the sausages were upsetting my stomach so I stopped eating them. sure enough 6/7pm hits and I'm becoming friendly with my bathroom. The last meal was a late breakfast therefore it is bound to be because of this food. read more

After reading the mixed reviews on here I didn't have high expectations when my BFF's boyfriend wanted to take us to brunch at Marston's. However, I complied and didn't say anything and just tagged along. We arrived fairly late -- around 1.30pm -- and there was still a slight wait. We waited about 10 mins before we were seated at a perfect table -- well, to me it's perfect because it's the very far corner in the dining room. I love sitting at a table like this because I'm able to take a photo of the main dining room perfectly. I was afraid we might get the server who didn't smile (as one reviewer mentioned) or maybe the one who never refilled the drinks (as another reviewer lamented). Luckily we got a happy server who quickly took our drink order: small OJ ($3.50), large grapefruit juice ($4.25) and a tropical iced tea ($2.50). Despite the many disappointments from other reviewers regarding the Eggs Benedict ($11.95), I ordered it. I love eggs benedict and like one reviewer said, I also judge a restaurant's caliber by its benedict. My BFF got Grandma's Oatmeal ($4.95) served with milk, brown sugar and raisins while her boyfriend got the Californian omelet ($11.75). I must say my eggs benedict were pretty darn good. I liked how the poached eggs were cooked perfectly -- soft and runny. The hollandaise sauce was not too thick which meant it didn't congeal before I finished it. My eggs came with potatoes which were requested to be well done and they were just awesome -- this coming from someone who doesn't even like potatoes. My BFF's oatmeal was also very tasty -- again, oatmeal not being something I usually like. The consistency of the oatmeal was not glucky and thick, but also, not runny either. The boyfriend ordered the Californian which was the other thing I wanted to try. It was also very flavorful without being overly salty. They were very generous on the chicken and the avocado with sour cream added to the layers of flavors this dish offered. I enjoyed my meal and thought everyone else's food was good too. However, no one did come by to offer me ice tea refills and it wasn't until I waved our server down and asked for some before she came over with the pitcher. Food was above average and on the pricey side. I don't think I would wait longer than 20 mins to eat here. It's definitely not worthy of an hour's wait, but for the mere 10 mins that we waited, it was pretty good. I also don't think I've ever paid more than $8-$9 for Eggs Benedict before. read more

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Cute hidden gem in Pasadena. Near the courthouse and library, you drive too fast and you will miss it, why? Because it looks like a house. It is a small location but you know what they say, good things come in small packages and this definitely applies to this place. You have a choice to sit inside or on the patio, it's really a cute set up. I love finding great breakfast spots! French toast covered with pieces of cornflakes. OMFG the best French toast I have ever tasted and had. Nice crunch on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. Served with sweet butter and maple syrup. I have notice that this is the plate that has everyone coming into this place! The San Pascal 3 eggs omelet with strips of bacon, Cheddar cheese and topped with fresh slices of avocados and sour cream. Home style potatoes and choice of bread. I got egg whites only and wheat bread, food was super yummy, just the way it looked when it came as well. Everything was awesome, it's really hard to cook a good omelet with egg whites and this place did it, I am a happy camper. Word of advice: go early on the weekend, they get packed. Be patience with the parking, it is a mad house. And remember on Sundays, you don't have to pay the meter. =) read more

Marston's - The San Pascal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Drop by here after our union march today for a quick lunch treat. I am very pleased with my Mushroom Swiss Burger with fries. It costs about $15 which is pretty much an average these days. Salads can be so expensive but i was reluctant to order it. All of my coworkers ordered their own food and they are also pleased with the taste experience. I will be back again here when I'm in the area again. Just a walking distance Frm the City Hall. It's a small building but the foods here are enticing. They closed everyday at 2:30pm and I think the shld close their doors much later. Just saying... read more

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This review is for their LUNCH sandwich only and not for their breakfast menu. I still enjoy coming here for their breakfast and ordering their famous French Toast. Even their Eggs Benedict was pretty satisfying. However, we came here after their breakfast serving time and was given their lunch menu. I ordered their Half Soup Half Sandwich-Egg Salad Sandwich with Roasted Tomato Soup. He ordered the BLT with fries. My dish was $10.50. Reason why I'm giving them 2 stars is because my dish really wasn't worth $10.50. Look at my picture. Does that look like you'd pay $10.50? Granted, I liked the taste of the sandwich and soup but not enough where I'd come back to eat it again. VERY over priced. His BLT was around the same price or more. But he got one full sandwich. Still, not a true believer of paying over $10 + tip and tax for a sandwich. That's about $14!! For a sandwich???? I'd happily come back here for their breakfast menu but overall this place is just overpriced for their lunch. read more

Marston's - Half sandwich and soup $10.50 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Weekend brunchin'~! * GET - Coffee. Because. * GET/MEH - Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedicts = I hearted this combo with salmon but the eggs were not runny...boooo. If juust slightly more undercooked... * GET - French Toast = And what a toast! Crispy outside, chewy inside! Win. * YES - Fast, friendly service. * YES - Outdoor patio dining (~6 tables) and indoor dining. * YES - No wait if you go prior to 9am on the weekend. * WOA: - Small adjacent parking lot, few metered spots Like. For the most part. read more

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Came here for brunch with my girlfriends after our weekly hike. It's quite a wait on a Saturday but it was well worth it. It was very hard to resist my temptations on ordering some of the "not-so-healthy" options such as the pull pork Benedict but I was good and ordered the Grilled Chicken served on ciabatta with fresh mozzerella, roasted red peppers, spinach & Pesto Mayonaise with a side of Orzo Salad. My next goal was not to finish everything... but that didn't happen. It was too good to put down! At least I didn't ordered the Benedict :) Great service~ The fresh squeezed grapefruit juice was MONEY after the hike! read more

Marston's - Grilled Chicken on Ciabatta w fresh Mozzerella, roasted red peppers, spinach & Pesto Mayo w Orzo Salad. SO good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Service good. Food good. Patio nice. Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick. read more

Marston's - Eggs Benedict & "The Works" $14.95 each as of 10/06/18 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here early in the morning to pay some money to the city of Pasadena -____- and decided to find a breakfast/brunch place to eat. I wanted to go to Peach Cafe, but that was too far, so the bf and I settled for Marston's instead. They have their own parking lot, which is great and the restaurant is actually a small quaint house. There's two houses in the parking lot and Marston's is the one on the left. It said brunch ended at 11 and we got there around 10:50 but I guess they still continued to serve brunch for a few more hours or something. Anyway, I ordered the Ciabatta Breakfast Sandwich and the bf ordered the ... surprise ... the Californian omelette. He was debating between this and the pulled pork benedict (which is also popular). I'm a big fan of looking at the restaurants on Yelp and seeing what people like before ordering, but apparently that doesn't always work out for me, so I decided to go with my taste buds this time instead of other people's. I know that french toast is delicious and I saw so many people ordering it, but ahh, I like savory so I didn't go for that. I also wanted to try a blueberry pancake. :/ Next time! While waiting for the food, I really got the time to look at the inside of the restaurant/house. It's pretty cute and I can see why it's a popular place to eat. There are paintings for sale on the wall, and cute displays of oil or wine in the front. There's also a porch out in front with a few tables where people can sit and eat and watch the cars drive by. It really reminded me of a restaurant back in the day in the South (like in the Notebook haha). So when I first got my food, it was pretty tasty. The sandwich looked small, but after eating one, I could barely finish my plate. I ended up taking most of it home. The sandwich has bacon, spicy jack cheese and tomato ... and it comes with special potatoes. I thought it was okay but after eating a few bites, the food just became heavy. The potatoes had red and green peppers, onions ... not really my kind of style. My bf's omelette looked more promising. The avocados were really green, and the eggs were stuffed with cheese, sausage, spinach and sour cream. But after eating a few bites ... it was incredibly heavy. Not the light breakfast that I usually eat. This meal lasted me well into the afternoon. His dish also had potatoes, but also came with about three buttery slices of toast. It was pretty low key for brunch in the middle of the week, which was nice. Service is pretty good, but next time, I'll probably go for something lighter. read more

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The boyfriend and I did not intend to eat here, but our first pick was about a two hour wait for breakfast. PARKING I think they have their own parking lot on the back, but it is very small. We parked afar in one of the parking structures and took a ten minute walk over. INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR Look for the adorable, small looking house converted into a restaurant. Exterior of the place is adorable. It has a welcoming flair - maybe because it looks like someone's actual house. It seems to be a regular occurrence that a crowd is waiting outside for breakfast or lunch. We waited a little less than an hour. There are outdoor patio tables which is a great alternative if you adore the California sunshine. We were seated inside which I was very happy about because of the air conditioning! Unfortunately, this happiness did not last very long. We sat by the wall, near the back corner. Whatever it was - I am guessing electric box outside - there was a soft vibration and buzzing that was very distracting and uncomfortable during the meal. MENU This place is a nice place for breakfast, but I can't say I will be back. Don't let the beautiful pictures fool you - while the food will make your mouth drool, it looks prettier than it taste. The boyfriend and I had omelettes in mind for breakfast. I ordered The Californian omelette which came with chicken, small bits of sausage, spinach, tomato, cheddar cheese, and topped with avocado, and sour cream. I can tell you that there was way too much cheddar cheese layered below the sour cream - and I am not a big fan of cheese. The boyfriend ordered The Denver, which came with ham, onions, pepper and cheddar cheese as well. Both plates came with a side of potatoes, which may be a little under cooked and very greasy brown. We also had a side of toast with our order, which unfortunately, I did not care very much for. SERVICE Nice people, nothing much to comment on. It looks tough carrying the heavy plates, but maybe I just have weak arms. read more

Marston's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cute place with spacious outdoor seating options. Pleasant staff, easy enough parking options and absolutely beautiful dishes. It's a nice fancy treat and I went for breakfast to see just how good that French toast is. I enjoyed the French toast, although I think it looks better than it tastes, but still good with the butter and syrup. I also enjoyed the spinach omelette and breakfast potatoes. A little on the pricier side for breakfast, but I'd definitely go back! read more

They have a small parking lot but it gets really crowded and street parking on Walnut is quite limited; parking on the street behind it is much muh easier and it's FREE! Since there was so many reviews n pics for the French toast, we obviously had to try it; I got the veggie omelet n we got a side of the light, airy n crispy-on-the-outside French toast yumminess... Quite delicious, esp surprising cause I don't typically like it. Will be back whenever I have French toast lovers lookin for a fill :) read more

Marston's - Veggie omelet - French toast - pulled pork w poached egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cute, little cafe! We got to enjoy their Fantastic French Toast yesterday, after our hike. The service was an A for the most part. Everyone there is a busy bee. Cleaning tables as soon as they become available. There was a wait but not bad considering it was 11:30am when we arrived. Looking forward to dropping by again! read more

Marston's - Half order of Marston 's Fantastic French Toast. Spilt it w my little one. It was more than enough! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Some restaurants just have the knack of making you feel like you are getting personal attention regardless how busy they seem to be. Marston was crazy busy, tons of people, long waiting list, tiny dining room, yet we were seated in no time, smiled at, bantered with and served; all thanks to a group of friendly servers. Our coffee cups were never close to half empty and our food came lickety-split. I had their corned beef hash and eggs and we shared an order of Marston's blueberry pancakes. Unlike may other places, Marston's corned beef hash is more corned beef than hash and real corned beef; large tender stripes of freshly made corned beef topped with 2 eggs. While I applaud their choice of fresh and homemade ingredients, I thought their corned beef was a bit bland. The blueberry pancakes on the other hand was just the way I like my pancakes; large round, not too thick, not crepe thin, doughy and loaded with blueberries. The pancake choices on the menu doesn't come with anything else. So, if you want a combo breakfast of pancakes and maybe some sausage and eggs, you are gonna have to pay the big bucks and order two breakfasts or share with someone. Next time? Omelete read more

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Marstons is a Pasadena family favorite. I've been coming here since I was a teenager. This restaurant is so cute and looks just like a little house! Being that it's so popular, it can get really busy. The busiest time to go is breakfast time. The breakfast is especially good. However, dinner is equally good too. They even have special holiday menus. I went for Valentine's day one year. They're prefixe menu was great ! Service is good too in-spite of the tiny quarters. Never had a problem. My recommendations for breakfast are the Cornflake French toast and the macadamia nut pancakes ... OMG ! So good ! You can't go wrong with those two. read more

Took a work lunch here & I'm not going to lie.... I really liked it. I really liked the Cordierra Salad that was recommended. It had alot of different flavors in it, but they somehow blended together really well. Some candied walnuts, two types of olives, chicken, crisp romaine, cheese, .... and other stuff haha I can't remember now, but it was good and so fresh. My tuna melt and fries were good too, but I have had better; I did like that they used Rye bread though, it gave the sandwich a different taste that I haven't experienced with other tuna melts. And our waitress was so nice too and accomodating. They also refilled my lemonade without having to ask! I had a good experience here and would definitely come back. read more

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Fabulous freshly made foods with some unique spins on favorites The cheese popovers are a treat and the cornflake French toast is fabulous! Service is fast and friendly. Don't get talk d into half portions. Come hungry and enjoy every tasty morsel. read more

Another new place we found on our #tenthousandstepsperday yesterday. The food tasted good, but I am definitely feeling it now. I ordered eggs, hashbrowns, and sausage. I think all of it was cooked in butter. This is a food coma type place. The eggs were cooked as I would have expected and the rest of the food was great, but I didn't feel so great yesterday. My wife and our friend liked their food - I doubt I would go again, and would definitely not do a detour. I feel a tad bad to give only three stars - but - moment of thruth - I just liked other places better in Pasadena. ---- Thanks for reading my comment. Now, if you are curious enough about my "rating scheme", here's "the moment of truth. I am a music photographer who travels the world with the worlds greatest musical talents (Michael Jackson, AC/DC, Rolling Stones or Rammstein, to name a few) for almost 40 years. When being asked "where do you live" I tended to ask "in hotels". At my peak, I "shot" 250 shows a year. Will say: been there, saw and tasted it, and a lot, as I may say and much to the dismay of my doctor who is in my back to lose a few pounds. Quite a few, as I may add, which is why my wife and I walk ten thousand steps per day, where- and whenever we can - and explore a lot of new exciting places - places you may oversee when just driving by. While I love to share my experience with others, I am sometimes shocked how people use their "power of word" to down-rate amazing places because of minor incidents (in my all time favourite​ restaurant Le Petit Four on Sunset Plaza the owner was even called a racist as he refused to toast the (free) bread in his packed restaurant - they simply do not offer toasted bread, as no French​ place does, as I may add). Or I just read "Chicken piccata so over-salted I hope the dog enjoys the leftovers tomorrow, I brought home most of the dish." Did they speak to their service? How could the restaurant learn that something was wrong when patrons even have their leftovers​ boxed to take home? As a dog owner,​ I want to take the writer and shake him or her really bad and say "you give over-salted food to your dog? Anyone with a bit of brain understands this is a horrible idea...​ I hope you agree. So If I had the say on this portal, I would offer just to see ratings of my friends. So I would see what the ratings were by like-minded people. Sadly, I have no say. I try not to compare apples with oranges. A place like this simply does not compare to "The Ritz". At first,​ I assume that a restaurant is clean, they do not greet you with a gun - and they deliver whatever they promise. I do not give stars for things that are expected. In my rating scheme, three or more stars are awarded if they actually exceeded my expectation. Four, if I am sure I will come back. To achieve five stars, I must be willing to take a detour of thirty minutes or more to go again. Thank you for reading this. read more

Tiny parking lot. Had to wait for a bit for a spot. There's some street parking and lot around the area. Put name down on the list first though. Long wait. The place is super popular, so there's always a line. Cute exterior. They also have an outdoor patio, which is great for some sun and view. French toast looked beautiful with fresh berries. But I didn't like the corn flake crust. Too crispy for my taste. read more

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Great place to have brunch in Pasadena! We called ahead, they don't do reservations or call ahead seating, but we were told there wouldn't be much of a wait anyway. They have a little side lot (which was full) so be ready to find street parking. But it's easy enough to get to and isn't in a congested part of town. The food was really good. I had the NY steak and eggs (although it wasn't a flank steak do not sure why they called it "NY") but it was really quite good. My wife had the French toast, which is what they're known for, and it was AMAZING! The service was good, not great, but the atmosphere, food quality, and price definitely kept this place at 5 stars. Highly recommended! read more

After I left downtown Los Angeles, I headed for Marston's on my way back to Las Vegas. This was another place suggested by Yelpers. I ordered the Pulled Pork Benedict. Two poached eggs on spicy pulled pork on English muffins with a spicy Hollandaise sauce. A side of potatoes was served with the eggs. I really enjoyed my stop here. Marston's is quite small (seating capacity is 74 - I asked). There was no wait as there were both tables and the counter available. I sat at the counter and enjoyed my coffee and this very different breakfast. It started me out well for the drive home. Thanks fellow Yelpers for your reviews. read more

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Their Fabulous French Toast truly is fabulous! No kidding...it's the best I've ever had. The great texture is achieved with corn flakes, yet the inside is tender and flavorful. Everything coming out of their kitchen looked incredible. Plus, even the coffee was delicious (and I don't even care for coffee usually). This is the best place for breakfast or brunch in the downtown Pasadena area. Hands down. Plus, the staff is courteous and quick! read more

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Visiting Pasadena from out-of-town and we were walking distance to this place. You have to get here early on the weekends it gets crowded. -Service - excellent and friendly. -Quality - excellent. -Decor - simple and cozy. -Menu - unique and very satisfying. I had the Fantastic French Toast - fantastic! The crunch corn flakes made this meal a home run! Fluffy and crunchy french toast was a winning combo. My wife had the eggs Benedict was also very good! I will come back here again. read more

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Amazing Breakfast spot so close to home in Pasadena! We live only down the street and found this place in a building that looks like a house- I wonder if that qualifies as "homey"? Came here for their Fantastic French Toast (heard great things about it) which was good. It didn't really have any special flavors but did have a nice texture with a crispy outside. We also got their omelette which was nice, but nothing especially great. The real winner was actually one of the things we took a chance on- their pulled pork egg Bennedict. The pulled pork was flavorful but not too oily or salty like most pulled pork entrees. The egg was also cooked perfectly with delicious potatoes on the side! read more

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I've been going to Marston's for 8 years and have always had a good meal. I will say, the service is outstanding, consistently so. I've been a little disappointed lately. I ordered Eggs Benedict recently (for delivery), and the eggs were almost hard boiled. Very disappointing. In the spirit of supporting one of my go to places, I ordered the same thing again, but with the same results. It was a bummer. So, some things don't travel well, like French fries and eggs Benedict. The blueberry pancakes are yummy though, and they do travel well. read more

I love this little restaurant. Their only downfall is the long line for their brunches. We had brunch at Marston's. We waited in line for almost 40 minutes. For me, it was worth the wait. Probably not so much for my boyfriend. I ordered the French toast, which was amazing. My boyfriend ordered the San Pasqual omelet. We ended up splitting both of our meals with one another. There was plenty of leftovers. I'm not sure what kind of coffee they brew but whatever it is, it is really smooth. It complemented the apple pie. YUM! The line seems to die down after 1 pm. read more

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I came to find a little group of people standing around what appeared to be a cozy little cottage home. First thought was, AA meeting in the day time? Second thought was, church?? Well folks, turns out this is a restaurant that serves breakfast! I did enjoy the benedicts (my typical favorite) and the crispy french toasts but there was something not quite satisfying about either of these dishes. The french toasts were crunchy but a little dry and my eggs benedict's muffin was a little too over toasted. Odd but I don't know if I'll come back. Cute place though! read more

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I had marstons for the first time this morning and their coffee is truly amazing, maybe the best coffee I have had at a restaurant. I had the Denver omelette which was tasty. The service was a little slow and the music they were playing did not fit in the sense that there were familys and older couples and they were playing dance music. Besides the service and the music it was an enjoyable experience. read more

I really wanted to love Marston's, but I didn't. When you're charging $18 for an omelette and $5 for coffee, I expect everything to be at least pretty good. Well, the atmosphere is "okay", comfortable but nothing more. The menu is good; quite a few breakfast items that caught my eye. The food preparation was just "okay". So far that's not adding up to "worth the money," but the kiss of death was the coffee. Quite a few reviewers seem to love the coffee so I don't know if I have different tastes (quite possible; I despise third wave coffee) or if something was wrong with it, but it was sour with a lemony finish. Part of the pleasure of having breakfast out with friends (being a meal that is never really worth the money, given that the ingredients don't cost much and the preparation is fast and easy) is relaxing with coffee refills and enjoyable conversation. Reader, I could not force myself to drink this swill. I really, really wanted to enjoy drinking it, but every time part of my brain said "take a sip of coffee now" another part of my brain said "No no no, for god's sake no, don't put any more of that revolting swill into your mouth!" read more

Came here after much yelping and am not disappointed...at least not with what was ordered. I was apprehensive about parking after all the reviews and made sure I had some coins as well as plenty of time in case I had to wait. The mid morning traffic and parking turned out to be easy but I can imagine how bad it can get on the weekends since the lot only allow for about 15 cars? And you can only go in one way which means you need to back out onto the street. Kind of bad for bad drivers. .. ahem. Ordered the $8.95 Fantastic French Toast Two thick slices sourdough dipped in egg batter and rolled in corn flakes. Grilled and served with hot syrup and soft butter. Could only eat 2 and was full already. Of course I did dip into some of my friends' omellete, but if not, maybe 2 1/2 will fill you up. If you are really really hungry then ok, 4 sounds about right. It was crunchy and I enjoyed the texture. The bread was a bit doughy, I preferred a softer consistency. Butter on the side needs to be softer, in room temperature. The one served was hard and it was hard to fully coat the toast. Overall not too bad a dish considering it is abit more than $2 per slice. My fellow yelper ordered the $12.25 The Californian Chicken cilantro sausage, spinach, cheddar cheese, avocado and sour cream Huge dish and plenty of potatoes to go around. Flavorful and filling. Sausage cooked and seasoned well. The ambience is very quaint and cottage like. Outdoor seating limited but available. Just a nice place to have a tete-a-tete, although I have to say Julienne's has a nicer, less crowded ambience, and not too much stress in terms of parking :) read more

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Came in on a Tuesday Morning. Tried the San Pasqual omelet: bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese with 1 mac nut pancake. The servings were so large. Pancake filled the plate. Didn't finish anything, but it was all so good! I would def come back just to eat the mac nut pancakes. I didn't care for the coffee, it was kinda bitter. Omelet was SO DELISH! I'm not a fan of their special potatoes. Gotta love a place in Pasadena with their own parking lot. It has about 12 spaces. There is street parking. If you get there early and it is free until 11am. read more

This restaurant is so crowded in the morning, I recommend coming in before 8:00 AM to not have to wait. If you're a late riser, you can suntan on chairs along Walnut Street for an hour. The food here is especially fresh and the servers are fast and efficient. A few years ago, they tried offering dinner, but it just did not pan out. Their forte is breakfast/brunch/lunch, as the crowds can attest to. The lack of parking at this location is problematic, as it shares it with a couple other businesses. The food here is nice and perfectly done to your liking. I had the salmon benedict, and never knew salmon could taste so good with eggs! The atmosphere is quaint, with a kind of southern decor or bed & breakfast look. I could picture a rocking chair on their porch... I think the quality of the ingredients is what makes this restaurant work, and the speed of which you can be served, if you are in a hurry. I think we were in and out in less than an hour. Of course, if you want to have a lazy weekend breakfast, you can do that too; I just feel bad for all the people waiting outside staring at our finished breakfast! read more

I am always a big brunch fan and thought I'd stop by Marston's after seeing their french toast pictures on Yelp. I came here on a Saturday morning (your very typical and popular day for brunching) amd to my surprise, only a 7 minute wait! My boyfriend and I opted to sit outside because of the wonderful weather. Enviroment - the restaurant is located in what looks like an old house and was converted to be used as a restaurant. The building is blue and totally looks like something from Gilmore Girls or something like that. You have options of sitting inside which has a good amount of dining, and then outside where you'll be on the porch. Either way, you'll feel right at home. Service - everyone here is so dang nice! The hostest who was seating people always had a smile on her face. And what I noticed about every one who works here is that they're always willing to open the door for anything and everyone! Such nice people. They also come around an APPROPRIATE ammount of times to ask if you were "enjoying the meal" and whatnots. Food - 1) Fantastic French Toast - I had to get this after having seen pictures of it and it completely reminded me of the french toast from Blue Jam... so Of course I had to get it! I had some fresh fruits added on top of the toasts. I wish that this dish was a little bit sweeter though.. the flakes were not sweet and the toast itself was a little bit dry. However, I believe it did taste better after dipping it in the maple syrup provided. 2) Calfornia Omeltte - I think Marston's has one of the better omelettes in the Pasadena area. The eggs themselves were really soft and fluffy and it was also packed with ingredients. There was a generous amount of avocado on top and the sour cream was a ncie (somewhat uncessary) touch. If you were to eat lunch here, If you were to get brunch here, I would suggest you get a sweet dish as well as a savory dish. There are plenty of sweet ones to choose from such as pancakes and french toasts. Then, of course, tons of savory to choose from. Come here! It's a cute place to go and the wait is not that long. I promise. read more

Marston's - The nice waitress split a California omelette on two plates for us :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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There is indoor and outdoor seating at this establishment. It's really a mom and pop type of vibe. I wouldn't get dressed up to go here and I would say it's a little bit expensive nothing too crazy. However this is probably the best pork eggs Benedict I've ever had. Like really it's fire. The potatoes were bomb there's lots of flavor I didn't need to add anything like salt or pepper. I like to the hoisin sauce I didn't feel like it was over powered by mayonnaise read more

Meh, omelettes were okay. Worst french toast ever. No fruit on top, instead they bread it with corn flakes. Never seen this before. read more

Marston's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ordered thru yelp . They said it was ready...it wasn't. Had to wait another 15-20m. Bought eggs Benedict add tomatoes for an extra $1. They forgot potatoes. So I call them back just to let them know and they told me I ordered substitute tomotato so it was my fault order wrong. At this point they are lying. Their grub hub menu literally didn't allow substitute tomato when I ordered. I took a screenshot. After I called they changed the grubhub menu so that it shows substitute potatoes for tomato. I will never go again. Too bad too . Their food was good otherwise. read more

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