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    The Hat

    4.0 (937 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE HAT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Avocado sandwich, one fry and a side of potato salad
    Marisol L.

    Perfect lunch on a Saturday! I loved their avocado sandwich made quick with the perfect combinations. I also got a potato salad on the side which tasted a bit generic like a store bought salad but it was decent.

    Chili cheese fries
    Doc P.

    This place is legendary!! I always have to get a pastrami burger and it is elite!! Pastrami tastes so good and it's nicely thinly sliced and tender. Great burger and they give a lot fries as well. Their chili cheese fries are excellent as well, the chili is seasoned so well. They have the best fountain drinks! The orange bang is a classic and my go to every visit.

    Chili Cheese Fries
    Rochelle M.

    The Hat always brings me back to my pregnancy days when we lived in Simi Valley. I waddled in at least once a week to satisfy my baby cravings. I could not get enough of that pastrami dip with EXTRA mustard and pickles. :) So, while in Simi for our Sunday errands, we stopped in for an early lunch. We decided on two famous pastrami sandwiches and one order of the HUGE chili cheese fries to share. It came out quick and so, so good!! The place has not changed -- it's like stepping back in time. Always super clean (I love that they still have live, healthy hanging plants), wonderful, friendly people and deeeeeliciously fresh food -- generous portions! Easy parking.

    The worst tasting and looking onion rings, EVER!!!!
    Dennis V.

    TERRIBLE!! Disgusting!!! This place is going down hill. I would not recommend this place. We just ordered two pastrami sandwiches and a large onion ring. The place is 15 minute drive each way. When we get home the sandwiches are sparsely filled with pastrami and the breads a totally soaking wet to the point the bread is just falling apart. In 25 years of going here we have never seen such slop!! The onion rings were even worse, they were nothing but shredded fragments of half burnt rings. They tasted terrible and were hard as rocks in some cases. Total crap. See picture. We called the store manager, Wilmer, who was one of the rudest unprofessional managers I have ever spoken with. Terrible not caring attitude. He says if you bring it back we will give you a replacement order. I told him the round trip is 30 minutes and just issue a credit for the $32 we spent. It would be so simple. Instead this punk was insulting and said bring it back or too bad. I guess I will now speak with Corporate and see if this Wilmer joker is a true representative of the organization. In the meantime, I would not recommend for anyone to go here unless you can inspect the quality of your food, before leaving. I also am concerned about the health aspect of what was served. The onion rings taste was rancid. The inside where the food is prepped is looking very long in the tooth! Wilmer should clean up the place. I would have never guessed this place would drop to this low level! ---

    Loaded hot dog
    Melissa L.

    I got the loaded hot dog, It was ok. I tried the Pastrami sandwich , Omg that was very tasty, the fries were good too. The service was quick when our order was ready. The ambiance was like a 50's diner vibe. Looking at the pictures of when they opened, and the story of how the Hat begun. If in the area go and get a bite to eat. Try the pastrami sandwich what they're known for....yum!!!!

    Yummy pastrami sandwich.
    Lianne K.

    Recently I'd had a seasonal illness that didn't want to go away, so ended up going to urgent care in the plaza next to The Hat. After my last visit, I told Dear Hubby that I had an urge for The Hat's amazing hot pastrami sandwiches. We walked over (who walks in Simi?), and shared a sandwich with au jus dip and a small order of fries. Having that hot from the kitchen was extra satisfying. It's not quite the same when you pick up and take it home. The warmth and freshness was off the charts good! The small fries are plenty for two people to share. Service was quick, and we were able to relax and enjoy our tasty food while having a conversation about the day. I appreciated that they had moved their music selections forward in time a bit. Their playlist was a decent compliment to the meal in their dining room. Speaking of the dining room, it's not fancy, but it's clean. I always marvel at how they keep their pothos plants so healthy. Someone has a green thumb at the restaurant, or they use a service that is successful in plant care. The kitchen staff works hard at cranking out tasty food all day to satisfy the cravings of their customers. They do a great job with pastrami!

    Pastrami sandwich
    Courtney M.

    The hat has been around forever and has the best food! It's so nice they have a drive thru if you don't want to stop and eat. The menu has many options and all are great! This trip my husband and I shared a pastrami sandwich and chili cheese fries. The fries were so crispy even though they were covered in chili! Everything came out hot and fast. The pastrami was amazing and is always my favorite and so good. The sandwich has pastrami, mustard and pickles. There are quite a few tables inside to sit and enjoy your food hot. They have fountain drinks and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. I can't wait to come back.

    The side of the building
    Scott K.

    The pastrami dip sandwich is so good, the fries are huge and fat and tasty, fresh out of the oil service is always fast, even though there was a gang of kids here from some kind of sports game. Ambience is stainless steel, wood and white tile. Big wide windows wrapped around the whole dining area easy to see outside not much is going on Los Angeles Ave. I love this place and it's close to my work so I'll keep coming back here.

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    Great pastrami. Totally generous with the pastrami and fries . Love their cherry coke

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    Love there good food and service. We don't go there to much cause they are a bit over priced.

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    Outstanding as usual! Just as I remembered it. Food here always brings a smile to my face. They know how to do it right.

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    The best French dip pastrami sandwich. A ton of fries, if you like you can get chili on, or now the pastrami chile fries!!

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    Best pastrami sandwich in Simi. The chili fires are huge but needed a little salt when I have had them.

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    Ask the Community - The Hat

    Is there any dairy ingredients in your fries or pastrami sandwich? Thanks

    None at all.

    Is The Hats Pastrami & roast beef sandwich smaller in size ? It's $10.49, I get the increase in price. But why take away pastrami from the Sandwitch, in the pass pastrami would be falling out the sides.

    Hi. Just went last week with my brother. Didn't notice the price increase but it was still the same size and overflowing. It filled him up and not much does haha

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    The Sandwich Spot - 5. The Hulk Sandwich on Dutch crunch roll

    The Sandwich Spot

    4.5(805 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Whoa! The Skywalker Sandwich is phenomenal,I don't think I have ever had such a flavorful sandwich…read morebefore. The Dutch crunch bread type was very interesting and a must try,if you have never had it. I had everything on it. Mustard, mayo lettuce, tomato, pickles. Not sure what else was in it other than avocado but it was amazing. Customer service was much to be desired and the dude with the long dirty blonde hair definitely needs some lessons with explaining kindly rather than just pointing at a sign. This dude shouldn't be at the front line taking orders,who knows how much business he's losing as a result of his public social skills. Placing an order. Speaking with this guy was a very unpleasant experience. The owner needs to record the interaction and reactions of the employees and customers to see what's going in. The food? Fantastic! Couldn't recommend a better place to order a sandwich from. Service not so much. Would have given at least a 4 ,but again customer service skills is lacking here. The sandwich maker with the brown short hair is really nice and pleasant to interact with. Maybe ted Nugent should watch how he interacts with the public. Update: Mgmnt got back really quick and remediated the issue with the employee and hopefully improves over time. Sometimes,that's all it takes to get the full 5* stars, thanks Steve!

    I'm a huge sandwich guy and this is a great sandwich spot! They offer a nice selection of…read moresandwiches with chicken, turkey, salami and other deli meats. I decided to go with The Lake show sandwich, cause I love the Lakers and I love salami. In addition to salami, the sandwich came with their bomb sauce, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles. The sandwich was served hot and it was absolutely delicious. With every bite I experienced so many flavor notes. It was savory, a little sour, vinegary and also a little sweet from the ripe veggies. The yummy salami was perfectly complemented by the other ingredients and each bite was perfect, especially with the sourdough bread that I chose for my sandwich. For salami lovers, The Lake Show sandwich is top notch and a must try! The customer service was solid and the spot is pretty casual and has some tables i side for dining in. Will come back again when in the area!

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    The Sandwich Spot - The $14 Highlander.

    The $14 Highlander.

    The Sandwich Spot - The menu I was talking about

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    The menu I was talking about

    Firehouse Subs

    Firehouse Subs

    4.1(319 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Hi Yelp Viewers, I just had another outstanding sandwich…read morefrom Firehouse in Simi Valley, California. I had a Large New York Steamer, and it was so freaking delicious! The crew starts with Louis, Gabrielle, and Josh. The guys are true sandwich makers! They take great pride on insuring that you (The Customer) enjoy your sandwiches, whether you dine in or take out. The place is very family friendly and they play good lite music and have two big screen tv's with sports on them. So, give Firehouse in Simi Valley a try, you won't be disappointed. Have a great day, guys! Mr. D. US. Navy Veteran USPS.

    GETTING HERE:…read more Located in the Simi Valley Town Center shopping center, next to Chipotle and Gigi's Playhouse. REVIEW: Solid 2.5/3 star experience. I was going to round down for pretty shoddy customer service, but thankfully, the employee turned it around after I placed my order. This is set up as the other Firehouses. You order at one end and then they call you once it's prepared. I ordered my usual garlic bread with a turkey sandwich. I had requested that they toast the bread *before putting on the butter, otherwise it's just soggy bread. He looked at me as if I had 3 heads, but thankfully he followed my request for my order and all was well. It was a good experience, overall. If you're a fan of F.S., this one was pretty good overall.

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    Firehouse Subs
    Firehouse Subs
    Firehouse Subs - What a beautiful painting, makes me want to enlist as a firefighter ‍

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    What a beautiful painting, makes me want to enlist as a firefighter ‍

    Le Hérisson

    Le Hérisson

    4.8(369 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    We have heard from a few people about this small but incredibly delicious bakery called Le Herisson…read morein Simi Valley and we were very interested in trying it. It's my opinion that it really is hard to find a local bakery offering sweet and savory pastries freshly made with a very personal touch, they are far and few these days. This place also offered daily specials and a variety of coffee drinks, small dining area to enjoy the treasures baked and brewed daily. So many wonderful pastries to choose from, so more visits will be in the future to explore the deliciousness baked daily. She is open from Thursday to Sunday and closed Monday through Wednesday. Very friendly staff ready to guide you through the many pastries baked fresh each day. This is an incredible bakery to have close to home, it does remind me of establishments you would visit in France or Italy or other European countries. If you like freshly baked pastries from a boutique local friendly bakery then Le Herisson is the place to go to. Bravissima, I just can't say enough other than let your taste buds tell you.

    Le Hérisson in Simi Valley is absolutely stunning. Chef Mineko Ito, a French-trained pastry chef…read morewho studied at the prestigious Ferrandi school in Paris, brings a beautiful French-Japanese style to her pastries, combining classic French technique with Japanese flavors. If you go in summer do not skip the Japanese ice, The ice is flown in from Japan, and I had the strawberry. It was absolutely delicious--light, delicate, and incredibly refreshing. It's a special seasonal treat you won't want to miss. I also took a picture of the Matcha ice. I purchased the strawberry ganache pastry and also got a Matcha ice drink to go on ice. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. I also always appreciate a self-serve water station that's so pretty and maintained. Every aspect of Le Hérisson is so elevated, beautiful, and thoughtfully curated. My only little suggestion would be to consider putting the more delicate pastries, like the raspberry ganache I ordered, in a small box rather than a paper bag. Something this beautiful deserves to arrive looking just as beautiful--and mine unfortunately got a little smooshed on the takeout What an amazing hidden treasure to have right here in Simi Valley. A French-Japanese pâtisserie this special feels like such a wonderful find, and the easy parking makes it even better. Thank you! Support local.

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    Le Hérisson - Cute, stuffed toy Les Hérissons

    Cute, stuffed toy Les Hérissons

    Le Hérisson - Mixed Pastries Box

    Mixed Pastries Box

    Le Hérisson - Ham and cheese croissants

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    Ham and cheese croissants

    Urbane Cafe - Pastrami Tri Tip Sandwich

    Urbane Cafe

    4.3(503 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Stayed in the area for a couple of nights and just wanted a quick and tasty lunch when I checked…read morein. This was a great place to find! Just a few minutes away, tucked into the corner of a shopping area next to a Target, it is easy to get to, easy to order, and available for takeout or dine-in. The menu offered several tasty-sounding vegetarian sandwiches, so I really had to spend some time deciding before I even got there. I settled on the Californian (house-marinated artichoke hearts, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, green leaf lettuce, herb aioli) and some kettle chips as an add-on. It does come with a small green side salad (Urbane House Side Salad), with a vinaigrette dressing. The sandwich was very tasty, with plenty of vegetables, and clearly had artichokes aplenty. I ordered with extra aioli on the side, but in the end did not need it, as the sandwich was very moist as made. (I did use it as a dip for the chips - no waste here!) Quick service, good value, tasty food, clean location - for a small chain sandwich shop, very good!

    First time at an urbane, recommended by a friend we were treating to dinner…read more I was nervous cause it seems like a healthy forward place and sometimes that means unseasoned cardboard lol. That was not the case here! I got the Chimmichurri steak sandwich, hubby got a Mediterranean bowl add chicken, and our friend got the salmon bowl. I tore up my sandwich. It was full of flavor, great portion of meat, and very fresh. My hubby's bowl was very good as well. Overall portions are good and flavor is great.

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    Urbane Cafe - Cilantro Chicken Salad

    Cilantro Chicken Salad

    Urbane Cafe - Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl

    Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl

    Urbane Cafe - Refreshing Agua Frescas and Lemonades

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    Tapo St BBQ - Dino Ribs. Flavorful and juicy.

    Tapo St BBQ

    4.0(131 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Total rookie move by me. Got pics of the exterior got pics of the interior. Took the food home and…read morecompletely fumbled at the goal line, no food pics. The good news is, I think I'll be back at some point so I'll update my review with food pics. The restaurant is take out only. I recommend calling ahead so you don't have to wait. That's what I did and I didn't have to wait. I think the earlier you get food the more likely you are to have the full menu at your disposal. They were basically out of desserts by 5p on a Saturday. But honest I didn't come for the dessert. I came for the meat and meat is what I got. I ordered a rack of baby back ribs. They were flavorful and very meaty. It wasn't a chilis size rack it was more of a Fred flintstone size rack. I'm exaggerating but you get it. I also ordered a 1/4 lb of brisket. It wasn't juicy and fatty. Not sure if they offer a lean cut. But if juice is what you're are looking for this would deliver. The sides I got were potato salad = good, mac and cheese = slightly better than good, baked beans = not good. The baked beans were so tomato heavy. Maybe that's a Tex mex baked bean and if so I don't need it. They tasted as if there was no brown sugar or sweetening agent in them at all. Again maybe it is just a preference thing. I would not order them again. The ribs were tender and the sauce was very nice. It was a sweet sauce which I love so if that's your bag get ready to enjoy. I would like to try the beef ribs and the sandwiches they offer. Next time I'm on Tapo Street, BBQ will be on the menu.

    Let's start with the good: the rub on the meat is good. The portions of the plate are good. The…read morepulled pork was decent. The pastrami sandwich was ok. The not so great: ran into the possible owner or head chef (?) sitting outside. Not friendly and almost seemed bothered by our presence (we were the only customers- it's a take out only spot). The sides are all mediocre. I love to try new, local, one-of-a-kind spots and I hate to be overly critical but I'd definitely take my $100.00 elsewhere.

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    Tapo St BBQ - Inside

    Inside

    Tapo St BBQ - Fatty briskets which I don't mind at all if more fatty

    Fatty briskets which I don't mind at all if more fatty

    Tapo St BBQ - Heavenly tri tips

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    Heavenly tri tips

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