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    The Hat

    3.9 (2.1k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE HAT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Crispy thick cut fries the way they should be. Only crinkle cut would be better.
    Steve O.

    Friday night and it's not packed inside??? Get outta here! I can't believe my luck. My friend and I just finished up at the Tower Buzzers game at ONT Field in Ontario and were ready to find some late night grinds before heading back to the South Bay. No waiting to place our order and plenty of open tables. I've never seen this at any Hat on a weekend night before. I was actually get my beef dip and fries in a reasonable amount of time. Of course the roast beef was tender, the rolls fresh, and my fries perfection. Add a Cherry Fanta and it's a great way to end the evening. Chili cheese fries next time.

    Left: wet fries with gravy ($6.75). Right: pastrami dip ($12.60)
    Brian F.

    The Hat is a local institution in the Southern California area with multiple locations throughout, even with a location in Las Vegas. This location is in Brea right at the intersection of the 90 and 57 freeways. They are best known for their pastrami and their massive portions. I got the pastrami dip ($12.60) which is their most popular dish. Pastrami is piled on a French roll with mustard and pickles and dipped in au jus. I also got the wet fries with gravy ($6.75) which was just fries topped with their gravy. I didn't realize just how big the portions were but it was a huge pile of fries. The interior reminded me of an old school diner. When I arrived there was a long line for the drive through, but ordering inside I got my food within minutes of ordering. The portions were great for the price and the pastrami was tender. I'd be interested in their other offerings.

    Wet Fries topped with pastrami. Don't be fooled, there's a lot of gravy under the meat!!
    Jeanette C.

    I used to frequent the Glendora and Upland locations back in college. These days the closest store location to me is in Brea, so I've been a handful of times. After a long, traffic-ridden drive from Vegas back to SoCal - all I wanted was wet fries topped with pastrami and a classic pastrami dip. Eloisa's customer service was phenomenal. You can tell she, and everyone who works there knows the menu very well so they know what orders are gonna HIT and what's worth the best bang for your buck. I also respect her hustle, in between orders I saw checking the patties on the grill. She was also amazing with managing the wave of customers that came in for the dinner rush. I feel fortunate I was able to place and receive my order before then. The Food: - As per usual, the sandwich was generously STUFFED with their world famous pastrami. Pickles and mustard included paired well with the fat and peppery taste of the meat - My wet fries w/pastrami? Delicious. No negative notes! - Pricing remains fair, my order didn't even hit $30 I know this place is known for their pastrami chili cheese fries, but the gravy used for the wet fries is something special. 10/10 would recommend buying if you wanna switch things up :)

    workers are pretty busy...
    Hen A.

    finishing up with meetings in the area and wanting to grab a late lunch...headed towards the 57 and 90, and finding the hat on the corner...didn't know hat had multiple locations...counter order and wait....plenty of tables....ordered a pastrami dip $12.60 and large onion rings $6.75...the wait was little longer than expected....handed a hefty bag...the hat doesn't mess around with "large"...the large order of onion rings was enormous...hefty medium sized brown bag filled....hot and extra crunchy...way too much for one person...probably enough to share amongst 3 or 4 people...the pastrami sandwich was as expected...razor thin slices of peppery pastrami piled thick...pickles, mustard and meat juice oozing...the french roll does a good job of soaking in the juices to keep the sandwich manageable...always hits the spot...

    Randy C.

    We were craving pastrami sandwiches for dinner, and this place definitely hit the spot. We ordered two pastrami dip sandwiches (one with mayo), a small order of onion rings, chili cheese fries, and two fountain drinks. The pastrami was tender, juicy, and not dry at all. The onion rings were crispy and cooked perfectly, while the chili cheese fries were flavorful without being overly spicy. The portions were generous for the price, making it a great value. The service was fast, so it's best to know what you want before ordering. There was plenty of indoor seating and ample parking, which made the visit even more convenient. We also appreciated the refillable fountain drinks and the clean restrooms. The only downside was that the condiments weren't available for self-service--you have to ask the staff for them. Other than that, it was a great experience, and we'd happily come back.

    Chili cheese fries
    Danny V.

    Amazing as always. If you're in the mood for some pastrami, hot dogs, or just want to be a fatty with some chili cheese fries, then make your way to the hat! Can't forget about the great quick customer service

    Pastrami Dip
    Laurie D.

    I used to eat at The Hat in Alhambra when I was growing up. I always loved their Pastrami Dip sandwiches. We happened to be in the area, so we decided to pick up lunch. We ordered a Pastrami Dip and a small order of Fries. The pastrami was really good, but I don't like soggy bread. I should've asked for the au jus on the side. The fries were just okay. The portion size was huge. We ordered a small. I can't even imagine how many fries they give you if you order the large size. I'm sure we will visit this location again. However, next time, I will order the au jus on the side. I'll also order onion rings instead of fries.

    Christopher T.

    Had been to their other location and here couple time in the past. Was in craving for pastrami chili fries and man they delivered and it's simply just awesome & delicious and filling. Big parking lot and this place has been around for ages, well kept and maintained, got patio seating area overlooking street. Inside also has big seating area, mainly booths for 4 or 2, big table is in the back against the wall. Big menu but most are here for the famous pastrami dip and the chilly chess fries w/ pastrami. Staff are nice and friendly, the owner was there and took orders (since there was a line) and he just crushing it by. Ordered and took about within or less than 5min, you got your foods. The prices are just reasonable and affordable for sure, a very thick and generous amount of meats sandwich is for $13 and the pastrami chili cheese fries are around $19. Great & tasty meat, the sandwich is good (you can requested for different type of bread, but why). The pastrami chilli cheese fries is just HUGE and so yummy, once you start eating, you just can't stop. Yes we finished but there are around 10 fries left...but the rest are well cleaned. Worth it, definitely no question. Service is great, great location and well established place too. Can't wait to come back.

    Orange Bang Drink 08.21.22
    Mimi J.

    Review 12/365 Day Challenge Met up my in laws on a Sunday noon for lunch. The place was fully packed indoor and outdoor umbrella seating outside. My hubby loves Pastrami Sandwiches. He's been a fan of THE HAT way before we've started dating. Him and his brother loves The Hat for their World Famous Pastrami Dip. Use to drive from La Mirada to Brea for it. What we ordered ~ Pastrami sandwich in my opinion is a little bit salty but I'm not a pastrami sandwich connoisseur. My husband does say it's one of the best. Must enjoy it w the dip, i feel makes a huge difference. ~ Chili Fries is pretty huge! With dice onions on top with mother Load of cheese & chili. Definitely can be shared by 3-4 people if not that hungry. ~ Orange Bang is sweet but refreshing. My oldest son loves this drink. I like to let the ice dissolve to water down the drink tad a bit so it can be a little bit less sweet. Service was fast taking order and got our items within a good time frame since it was during rush hour, weekend Sunday noon = lunch time. Drive thru available. Located next to Ted Craig Regional Park in its own building. All in all. Do recommend THE HAT if you love a good pastrami sandwich and the dip is a must. Makes eating a pastrami sandwich to a whole different level. One suggestion I'd make if they can offer pepperoncinis to give the pastrami sandwich a kick of spice especially to those like mee, love some spice with my eateries.

    The counter waiting to order
    Ramon B.

    Awesome pastrami dip sandwich... come in and there was a line which moved quickly and sandwich was very worth what brief wait I had

    Dip on the side.
    Jennifer B.

    Garsshhh, I wish there was one of these close to home! Came through this 'hood for lunch at Fogo across the street, and when I saw this place, it was a must stop. And I'll be honest: I couldn't get it out of my mind during that lunch run. So after that disappointing experience at Fogo, hopped in the car and drove across the way to pick up grub for dinner. Their drive thru line was a mile long (which is an awesome sign) but I much preferred to come in. The inside was poppin' as well with most of the tables occupied. Got in line, got three orders of pastrami with sauce on the side, an order of large fries and chili cheese fries. I reminisced my first experience with The Hat as I waited. Hubbers was near their Pasadena location and stopped by to surprise me with a sandwich before coming home. That sammich so good, couldn't let this opp pass! Like mentioned, there were lots of customers so it was only natural every member of staff was busy. Kinda cool watching them work in synchronicity, each and every one of them aware of each other's space. Impressive. PASTRAMI: Ordered the sauce on the side because it was about an hour drive home and didn't want it soggy. The bread held the proteins well. The amount of meat was generous, soft and so juicy, and seasoned so very nicely. ONION RINGS: Ordered a large and it occupied more than half the brown bag they were packed in. Nicely sized and seasoned battered pieces. A couple of pieces were a bit overcooked/burnt but no biggie. Awesome crunch and flavor. Recommending. Hubbers ordered the chili cheese fries but with the long drive home, it was natural for the cheese to be coagulated by the time we got home. No worries: he nuked for a few and good as new! He enjoyed that as well. FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 4. VALUE: 4. PARKING: Private lot. Not an issue. OVERALL: 4.25. Granted I had their goodies way later in the day, it was still so SOOOOOO GOOD!!! I guess one can say this place was a saving grace for the disappointing eats across the street. So happy for the discovery. Definitely keeping this spot on my radar.

    Nick C.

    There's not much I can say about The Hat that hasn't already been said 1000 times. The Hat is the gold standard when it comes to pastrami chili cheese fries and it has been that way since I can remember. I have one order here and that hasn't changed in decades. Just writing this review makes me drool

    Cheeseburger
    Jacqueline M.

    Very affordable and tasty! The burger tastes like a classic mom & pop restaurant. About $6 for a burger so very reasonably priced. The large fries were amazing! Thick and fluffy and fed all 4 of us. There were so many fries in the bag, they really fill it up. The onion rings were so crispy and delicious. Service was good, they were moving the drive through at a good pace. The outside looked very nice and clean. Overall, 10/10, another large fry bag!

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    Went today, line moves pretty fast even if it looks long. Food is great I always get the pastrami dip. I recommend!

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    I love their sandwiches and the chili cheese fries. I love the variety and how quick they are

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    Awesome! Foods amazing pastrami fries and chili burger are amazing. Definitely recommend coming here if you can.

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    Ask the Community - The Hat

    Are they open on Thanksgiving?

    Yes, they're Google. Page says they're open.

    What delivery services are used by The Hat from Brea (closest) to Westminster? The Yelp site shows that delivery is available.....

    Yes, it's the closest however, I don't know if they'll deliver that far. Besides most of the items that you order, there will be soggy by the time you get them it's better to visit the location if you can and eat the food when it's fresh.

    Are they open New Year's Day? (2024)

    Yes there are open today

    Is it open today Dec 24?

    Yes they are.

    What is the pastrami dip? Is it a sauce or?

    A pastrami dip is when the bread is dipped into the au jus while the sandwich is prepared. Most restaurants serve it this way, only some call it a 'dip.'

    What time do they close during covid-19? I tried to call but no answer.

    1 am

    Is the pastrami made from beef or pork?

    Beef

    Are they on grub hub or door dash?

    I don't know I have always gone in.

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    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    4.4(566 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Kid friendly

    Amazing place I live the atmosphere Foods great drinks are…read moregood I have enjoyed the location in Anaheim hills beautiful look forward to going back

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing from start to finish. I gave…read moreReunion Kitchen 1 star across the board because the atmosphere, service, and food all fell well below expectations. The service was by far the worst part. We sat for over **20 minutes** without anyone coming to our table--not even to offer water. I eventually had to get up and ask someone to send a server over. What made it even more frustrating was watching other parties who arrived **15-20 minutes after us** receive water immediately and have their orders taken before anyone even acknowledged our table. After finally waiting another 10 minutes to receive our water, we had to track down our server again just to place our food order because no one returned to check on us. By that point, we had been sitting long enough and were more than ready to order. To make matters worse, we ordered an appetizer of coconut shrimp about five minutes after placing our entrée order, but it never arrived. After we had already finished our meals, we asked to cancel it, only to be told that our server had never entered the order in the first place. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for the poor service. It lacked flavor and was very underwhelming. This experience was frustrating enough that I cannot recommend Reunion Kitchen. I initially wanted to believe this was simply an off day or an inexperienced server, but after hearing from two other people I know who described nearly identical experiences, it seems this may be a recurring issue. One thing that left me especially uncomfortable was seeing guests who arrived well after us receive prompt attention while our table was repeatedly overlooked. I can't say why that happened, but it certainly made us question whether we were being treated differently. I sincerely hope the restaurant looks into its service standards and ensures every guest is treated with the same level of respect and attention.

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    Macallans Public House - Chicken Nachos

    Macallans Public House

    4.0(1.7k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    My family and I were looking for a place to eat in Downtown Brea. We were really hungry and most…read moreplaces in the area were full with long waits. Although we may not have initially been heading to Macallans Public House, my husband ended up enjoying the experience, food, and service! We came in on a warm and beautiful day, so we opted to stay outside in their patio area. Macallans Public House is located in Downtown Brea. They offer a wide selection of alcoholic beverages and their food menu offers several options for various palettes. Our order consisted of - Bruschetta - Pear and Prosciutto Flatbread - Bacon and Brie Burger Everything was tasty.The bruschetta had amazing flavor and the Pear and Prosciutto flatbread was unique in all of the best ways. To be honest, the Bacon and Brie burger was also really good. I love Brie, so putting it on a burger was heavenly. The only thing that left a bad impression was my napkin; it smelled of the stench of wet dog. The whole napkin and every inch of it. I noticed immediately wiping my mouth with it! I thought I may be crazy, but my husband gave it a sniff all around and agreed. It smelled awful and made me question the cleanliness of the spot. Macallans Public House would definitely be a revisit for my husband so I would likely revisit with him if he really wanted to stop by in the future.

    Came here on a Sunday to meet up with an old friend. Forgot to take photos of my drinks and food…read morecause I was too busy having a good time. Drink: The Viking. I could drink 20 of these cause they were so good. Food: Fish tacos. I also could have eaten 20 of these. Bomb. Friendly staff, clean bar, clean bathrooms. Definitely coming back!

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    Macallans Public House - Strawberry Lemonade for baby girl and a soda for me lol don't judge haha

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    Strawberry Lemonade for baby girl and a soda for me lol don't judge haha

    The Refinery - Calamari

    The Refinery

    4.7(78 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    I waited 40 minutes for my food, and I had ordered a burger which you would think would not be hard…read moreto make. For some reason the refinery spend their 40 minutes cooking the hell out of my burger, and they could even put the tooth pick in the middle of my burger, like is it that hard to stab my burger in the middle. I honestly don't know how The Refinery inside the Hilton in Brea manages to stay open. This was easily one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. First off, the place looks nice when you walk in, but that's where the positives end. The service was painfully slow -- not the "busy restaurant" kind of slow, but the "did anyone remember we're here?" kind. We waited forever just to get water, and it somehow took even longer for the food. Then the food actually showed up... and wow. Bland, overpriced, and somehow still cold. It tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp since last week. For a restaurant attached to a Hilton, I expected at least basic quality, but this felt like cafeteria food with steakhouse prices. To make things worse, the staff acted like helping customers was a huge inconvenience. No check-ins, no refills, no effort. Just vibes of "please eat and leave." Between the slow service, disappointing food, and ridiculous prices, this place feels like a tourist trap hiding in a hotel lobby. Save your money and eat literally anywhere else in Brea. Even a gas station snack run would be a better experience.

    These two right here are the best!…read more Stopped at the refinery for a drink and some food. Kim and Tanya are not only great servers, but super funny and personable too! Drinks were fantastic, food good, and an overall great experience. We'll be back soon!

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    The Refinery - Noisy but cool place

    Noisy but cool place

    The Refinery - Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp Tacos

    The Refinery - Paragary's 83 nice and refreshing

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    Paragary's 83 nice and refreshing

    Tempo Cantina

    Tempo Cantina

    4.4(7.8k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Tempo is one of our favorite places to dine the atmosphere is so delightful full of happiness the…read morefood is out of this world good tantalizing your pallet!!! We always go back to the Bone Marrow Tacos !!! The guacamole is the freshest anywhere I had the chicken enchiladas with Mole OH my word the best the best Servers are very attentive and service is fast ! I like the numerous big screen I'm a sports fanatic ! Oh and the BAR ! Is a definite YES ! Every drink you can possibly think of and more !!! I had an agua Fresca it was delicious ! Pricing was very affordable And don't forget the home made churros !!

    I haven't been here in ages but out of all the things I wanted from here... it was their butter…read morecake lol best butter cake I have ever had and the star of the show for me! Perfectly sweet and served with dulce de leche, strawberry syrup with fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream.. they all go well with the butter cake. Of course that was for dessert.. but to start for lunch, I ordered the house taco selection which comes with 4 tacos (Korean, steak, birria, and cueva tacos). I loved the cheese crusted tortilla on their tacos, and the cueva taco was my fave out of the four! The steak was dry so it was my least fave but the Korean and birria taco were also yummy! Nice way to sample their different tacos! Their guava agua Fresca was a refreshing drink to go with my tacos. My friend ordered their cheese enchiladas in their cream red sauce. She said it was different from any red sauce she has ever had but she said she enjoyed her enchiladas. Service was attentive and friendly. Each server checked in on us regularly. Came here on a Saturday for lunch and it was surprisingly not busy at all like how it used to be. Overall, the food was just like I remembered and I wish I had come back sooner. I'll def be back again to try other things on their menu!

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    Strawberry Margarita!

    Tempo Cantina - Asada Chilaquiles. Don't expect a whole plate of chilaquiles with carne asada on top! Both are served as separate sides on the plate.

    Asada Chilaquiles. Don't expect a whole plate of chilaquiles with carne asada on top! Both are served as separate sides on the plate.

    Tempo Cantina - Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.

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    Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.

    Toast Kitchen & Bar - HOUSE: Hickory smoked shoulder bacon, avocado mash, poached eggs and our signature hollandaise sauce.

    Toast Kitchen & Bar

    4.0(2.6k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Outdoor seating

    Florentine Benedict was good with plenty of the arugula as a side. Hollandaise sauce is house made…read morewith a slight tangy flavor. The English muffin was nicely toasted and I could easily customize the side to remove the feta etc. Really nice ambience. I will admit that I didn't like how it was hard to get the attention of the waitress to get our check etc. Note it was a busy Saturday but I do prefer more attentive service. Regardless, this is a good brunch spot with lots of food options and even gluten friendly options.

    First time trying Toast, and overall we had a good experience. I joined the Yelp waitlist ahead of…read moretime and somehow remained 9th in line for over 45 minutes. At that point, we figured we'd go inside and see what was going on. Plot twist: we asked about the wait and were seated almost immediately. So I'm still not entirely sure what adventure that Yelp waitlist was taking us on. The guy at the front wasn't exactly serving warm welcomes either. When we asked about the wait, he barely looked up or acknowledged us. Not the greatest first impression, but thankfully things improved from there. Once we were seated, though, the experience definitely improved. Our waiter, Thaer, was very nice, polite, and attentive, and provided great service throughout our meal. I ordered the Spanish omelet, and my partner ordered the Simple Classic breakfast . The food was solid and we both enjoyed our meals. Overall, despite the confusing Yelp waitlist and somewhat unfriendly greeting at the front, we had a good experience. Good food and great service from Thaer!

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    Toast Kitchen & Bar - Our veggie omelette is stuffed with crimini mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

    Our veggie omelette is stuffed with crimini mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

    Toast Kitchen & Bar - Santa Barbara Benedict-Wild caught Alaskan smoked salmon, red onions, capers, and hollandaise sauce.

    Santa Barbara Benedict-Wild caught Alaskan smoked salmon, red onions, capers, and hollandaise sauce.

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    Old Brea Chop House

    Old Brea Chop House

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$$

    So fire. The steak one of the best I've ever had. We shared the 20oz Ribeye cap. It was cooked very…read morewell, with an amazing crust, flavor, and tenderness. The sides were all very good. We got the gnocchi, potatoes au gratin, and creamed corn. Gnocchi was my favorite and had very good flavor (very rich with the mushrooms). The potatoes were tasty but got a bit neglected competing with the gnocchi. Both dishes were very heavy. The creamed corn was very tasty and was a nice switch up from the other sides. We finished off with the butter cake. I'm not normally a cake guy, but that butter cake is something else. The caramelized layer at the top adds a nice crunch, while the cake itself has great flavor and texture. The service was great too! I really enjoyed the entire meal and have nothing bad to say. If I'm gonna splurge on a steakhouse, this is the one. Excited to try more of their offerings.

    First timer for the Old Brea Chop House and I cannot wait to go back. I recommend making…read morereservations if you can because it was quite busy. I looked online for a dress code but didn't see an official policy on their website. Most folks were dressed up, but I saw some more casual outfits too so I wouldn't stress too much about it. Here is what we ordered: - Bread: Fist basket is complimentary and any additional refills are $8 per basket. One is more than enough for two people. They had an assortment of three different breads and all were tasty. - Jidori Chicken Schnitzel: This is a thinly sliced, breaded, chicken breast topped with capers and served with a charred half lemon and a lemon/butter sauce on the side. It was juicy and the breading added a nice crunch. Amazing flavor and I would order this again. - Center Cut Ribeye (Medium Rare): The steak was served with some roasted garlic and rosemary and was cooked perfectly. - Potatoes Au Gratin: The flavor for the potatoes au gratin was there, but I wish the potatoes were sliced more thinly. They were too chunky and I felt some bits needed to be cooked a little longer. - Brussels Sprouts: This is THEE side to order. The bacon steak is an add on for $10. Pricey, but necessary. They were so good and we couldn't get enough. - Butter Cake: If you know about Maestro's famous butter cake, then this is strong competition if not on par with Maestro's. Absolutely delicious and paired very nicely with their cappuccino. Service was 10/10 as well.

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