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    Russell's

    4.2 (2.1k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ben F.

    Russell's is a classic. Old bones, old stories, old menus, and old flavors. I find this recurring theme at all the well loved restaurants from the last century who have somehow survived it all. They just exist in their mediocrity for all of time and leverage the fact that they haven't changed as a selling point. To me, that's all I taste. It's not nostalgic, it's just stagnancy. Dry eggs, under seasoned, nothing noteworthy or exceptional. Not hating, I love the oldies. I just keep running into this same experience of being underwhelmed. I've had the same at Marston's, Bill's, Buck's, Joanie's, basically any spot with someone's name in the title. Maybe I'm jaded, but I distinctly remember the quality of all of these spots in the 90s. Did my tongue degrade over the years? Or is it that the rigidity of these recipes and menus haven't kept up with the breakfast scene? Who knows. It was still lovely, but took forever because it's so popular, and cost an astronomical amount for basic breakfast options. I'm glad I got to experience it.

    Angie R.

    Expect a long wait time--but brunch here is worth it. It's located on the main street of Fair Oaks, with paid parking available in the structure right behind it. There's limited seating outside while you wait. To be honest, the space isn't the most accommodating for larger body types, as the tables are bolted to the ground and can feel a bit tight. The restaurant itself is small, but the food makes up for it. You can really taste the freshness in the orange juice, and the overall vibe gives a nostalgic, old-school diner feel with the red seats and classic presentation. It's the kind of place that feels like a step back in time. I ordered the waffles, and my partner got the pancakes--both were great and didn't disappoint. The portions were generous and satisfying. I'd recommend coming with a party of four or fewer, as space is pretty limited.

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    Natalie L.

    Tried Russell's in Old Town Pasadena for Saturday brunch--definitely expect a wait. Got there around 10:15 and waited ~35 mins, so hop on the waitlist ASAP. Service was amazing. Our server was quick, attentive, and genuinely friendly. As for the food, the hash browns were easily the best I've ever had--loaded with bacon, onions, bell peppers, and cheddar cheese. Everything I love all in one dish, cooked perfectly. We also shared a bit of everything, and the French toast really stood out--warm, fluffy, and incredibly aromatic. If 10 is the max, I'd give it an 11 just for the service.

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    Jan J.

    If you are looking for old time diner this is your place- very positive staff, checked on us regularly and food came very quickly- restrooms were very clean and food was great. I had the traditional famous cheeseburger - had the pickles, onions added - also upgraded the side dish for onion rings - burger was juicy & generous size. Could use a touch more seasoning but left feeling very full and satisfied. Last time I was here I had a great breakfast but that was years ago.

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    Jennifer T.

    Good service. Breakfast and lunch served. Good selection on the menu. Service was quick and the food was delicious. Parking in the structure or street parking.

    Veggie omelette :)
    Michael V.

    For breakfast lovers. Classic omelette dishes and more. In the heart of Old Town. Excellent quality and value!

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    Mona A.

    This is basically our ICU's unofficial post night shift breakfast spot. After twelve hours of alarms and no sleep, Russell's just hits the spot. I can't personally speak to the drinks, but my coworkers love them. The croque monsieur and croque madame are really good, and they make a solid veggie and cheese omelette too. Service is always fast and friendly like family, which honestly matters when you're exhausted. They also validate parking for the structure behind the restaurant, which makes it easy. We've come here for birthday breakfasts too and it's always a good time. Cozy diner vibes and strong coffee. We love Russell's

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    Ebony G.

    We went with a party of three around 9:20 a.m. on a Tuesday morning and were seated very quickly, which was expected given the time and day. Service was good, nothing exceptional, but solid and what you'd anticipate for a breakfast spot. We ordered the ultimate breakfast burrito, which came with hash browns; a cheese omelet with added bell peppers, onions, and extra cheese, served with toast and hash browns; a cheeseburger with fries and ranch for my niece; and buffalo wings to go. We also had orange juice and water. The restaurant itself was clean, the food came out fairly quickly, and our waiter was professional and attentive. As for the food, it was decent overall but nothing memorable. The buffalo wings were honestly the best-tasting item we ordered, but everything else was just average. Overall, it wasn't bad, but nothing really stood out or impressed me. Because of that, I probably wouldn't return, not because it was disappointing, but because there was nothing noteworthy or particularly good enough to bring me back. My true rating is more like a 3.5 .. 4 too high and 3 too low.

    Jessica J.

    Long wait even for a Friday morning. Waited 40 min. ***Free 90 min validation parking.*** make sure you park at the back parking garage behind the restaurant. Our server was awesome!! He was attentive and super nice! The Belgium Waffles were delicious! Esp the syrup! I don't overly sweet things. This was sweet but not too sweet. Definitely shareable if you order a main dish also. I got the Chicken Fried Steak and added Belgium Waffles. The Chicken Fried Steak was ok. Good but nothing stood out.

    Belgian waffle breakfast combo
    Ralph B.

    A great classic diner! I've never been able to get near this place because there's always a line and they close at 2. But I was able to slide in before closing and get a Belgian waffle breakfast. Quite good!

    Katelin V.

    Really cute diner in the heart of downtown Pasadena! The service was really nice and the food came out hot and fresh :) I would not recommend super big parties since the place is a bit on the smaller side but I would recommend getting the special spuds for savory people and blueberry pancakes for people with a sweet tooth!

    Breakfast Burrito, Thick Cut Onion Rings
    Jamie L.

    Wait time was 45 minutes for a party of 4 on Saturday at 11am. There's a few seats outside for those to wait, and a host will come around to check in on the waitlist every so often. Everyone needs to be present to be seated, but they can wait 5 minutes for your full party. They also validate 90 minutes of parking at the garage next door, which we wished we knew beforehand! Inside, the decor is very cozy, I especially liked the various styles of painting decor! Of course, the main star of the review was the food-- for typical breakfast/brunch diner style, Russell's is a solid choice. I ordered the Vegetable and Cheese Omelet and subbed my toast for a Belgian waffle. The omelet was filling and had a great selection of vegetables, though I do wish it included bell peppers. The Belgian waffle was okay, it was soft and not soggy. Though if you're looking for authentic Belgian waffles I would go somewhere else. The serving of hash browns was not as greasy as I'd expected, and overall was an amazing breakfast/brunch. My group also asked for the Reuben Pastrami to be made to-go when we ordered all our dishes, but when we checked with the server at the end of our meal (about 1.5 hours), the kitchen did not have our sandwich ready and we opted to cancel it. Other than that, the service was adequate and the atmosphere made it a great place to catch up.

    Was coming here often. Place must have gone viral because even weekdays there's a 25 minute wait. Prices definitely went up. Food is good but it's breakfast. Really just average but not terrible. The prices however are. Almost $20 for a standard breakfast is insane! Never had a standout service experience but staff isn't rude. There's definitely cheaper places to eat with the same quality and taste of food.

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    Ask the Community - Russell's

    I'm looking for a venue to do a breakfast meeting for 20 people can you accommodate that for the LA County Firefighters Association?

    Unfortunately we cannot accommodate a party that large as our restaurant is quite small. The biggest table can only accommodate six guests.

    Do we need reservations and what time is recommended for Saturday?

    Hi Stacey, unfortunately we do not take reservations. In weekends as early as possible as the wait can get very long after 8:00 am… Read more

    What is the wait times for 10.00 AM on weekdays?

    Hi Lee. On the weekdays it a hit and Miss thing. Sometimes there is no wait at all and sometimes it’s about 10 to 20 minutes at most.… Read more

    What is the usual wait time for a table for 2 on Saturdays at 11:00 am?

    Between 30 minutes to an hour.

    What time do you stop serving breakfast on Sunday?

    Hi Jessica, Breakfast is served all day until we close at 2:00 pm… Read more

    Will you be open on Monday, January 2?

    Hi Amanda. Unfortunately we will be closed on Monday, Because of the Rose Parade. Frank

    What time do you stop serving breakfast?

    We serve breakfast all day until closing at 2:00 pm.

    Do you have outdoor seating for brunch ? And do you take reservations?

    We do, but only two tables are available. As for reservations, I am sorry but we don’t take reservations.

    Can you add an online wait list via Yelp?

    Nathalie, Unfortunately we can’t as we don’t have that service. However, I will look into it.… Read more

    Do you have to show proof of vaccination?

    Hi Tanisha. Proof of vaccinations are not required. Frank… Read more

    Does it take credit card?

    Yes

    Are there gluten free options?

    We do not have gluten free breads or pancakes, but a lot of our entrees are gluten free.

    Do they have turkey sausage or turkey bacon?

    Because of COVID changes I would suggest you call them 1 626-578-1404.

    What are your vegan options, if any?

    Hi Melinda. I can’t say that we have any vegan options except for our oatmeal for breakfast. Non meat and dairy dishes are made in the same kitchen so there are cross contaminations.… Read more

    Do you let people BYOB?

    You can bring your own wine and corkage fee is $15. However, you can’t bring your own beer.

    Do you serve bottomless mimosas?

    Hi Stephanie. We do not serve bottomless Mimosas.

    Do they serve breakfast all day?

    We served breakfast daily until 4:00 pm.

    Do they have the pies from Russell's in Long Beach, specifically mile high peanut butter pie?

    No Becky. We do not have the original Russell’s Pie from Long Beach as we do not have the capacity at this location to make “mile high” pies. If you like “mile high” pies, they do serve them at Pie n Burger on California. It’s exactly the same… Read more

    Do they have bottomless mimosas for brunch?

    We don’t have bottomless mimosas. You will get your own little small bottle of sparkling wine when you order mimosa, raspberry royale, kir royale or Bellini.

    Will they fit a group of 10?

    Yes, but the wait will be very long as we would have to put a few tables together.

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