Great simple diner! Service is very friendly and fast, solid food all around, and a buzzing…read moreatmosphere. Putting into my rotation of local spots for breakfast. Get a side of banana bread to go.

As someone with Celiac disease, I try very hard to ask questions kindly and respectfully when…read moredining out because cross contamination can make me seriously ill. Unfortunately, this was a really disappointing experience. The woman taking our order did not seem to know what Celiac disease or gluten even was, and became visibly annoyed when I asked basic questions about food preparation and cross contamination. When I asked about the prep station and whether gloves or utensils could be changed, she refused to ask the cooks. From what I was told, nearly everything shares the same grill. The only item that might potentially be safe would be eggs cooked in a separate pan, but without changing gloves or utensils, even that would not actually be safe for someone with Celiac disease. I ended up not eating at all. I actually left my party and waited in the car because I wanted to cry. It was embarrassing and honestly heartbreaking to feel like asking questions to protect my health was treated like an inconvenience. I completely understand not every restaurant can accommodate Celiac, but kindness, honesty, and basic understanding go a long way. I hope the staff can receive better education about food allergies and cross contamination in the future.

wow ended up here late-ish after a show at Healing Center of…read morethe Universe brother and husband split super nachos carne asada guacamole nachos omg i only had a few bites cuz they snarfed it down so fast but it was DELICIOUS FRESH TASTY didn't match the signage covering up the windows we were pleasantly surprised!! people going to live music down the street should know about this place!!

Small Diner in Pasadena. Finally writing a review, been here a few times and thought it's time…read more Came for lunch. Burger special 12 bucks ( cheeseburger, fries, drink). You order at the counter and they bring it to you. All the tables are numbered. Not all the tables were clean (fyi) yet the restrooms were very clean. Sat down and service was great. Server brought out condiments along with food and was kind and polite. Burger was spot on. The fries were crispy and very tasty. Give them a try

Parking - 3.5/5. Free Street parking in Pasadena…read more Cost - $20-30/pp The burger itself was around the low $20 range, though the chicken pot pie looked incredible and I'd probably try that next time. The burger was genuinely very good--not life-changing gourmet food, but exactly what a classic American burger should taste like. The best way I can describe it is like an elevated old-school burger. Similar spirit to In-N-Out in its simplicity, but juicer like if burlesque was a burger. You're going for the atmosphere, the history, and the feeling of stepping into a different era of California. Overall: * Food: 5/5 * Atmosphere/Nostalgia: 5/5 * Parking: 3.5/5 * Service: 5/5 * Value: 4/5 Not necessarily a mandatory stop for tourists unless you really love historic food institutions, but if you live in L.A., it's absolutely worth visiting at least once. I'd definitely go back.

I recently came back here and in regards to the layout, not much has change…read more The prices though... I got the "Big Ben" combo, and with tip, I was looking at around $40. So why the 4-stars instead of the 3 I gave them nearly a decade ago? Because that burger was freakin' good! $40 good? Probably not. And their fries were pretty bad. But man... It's been a couple of days and I'm still thinking about that damn thing. PS: It seems like they're hit-or-miss, so I guess proceed at your own risk. I must've just gotten lucky that day.

Love the old school Route 66 vibes. Pasadena staple…read more However I think it's over priced for what it is. I got a short stack of pancakes with weak coffee and paid $25 with tip. The pancakes were just ok, I prefer Denny's pancakes to be honest.

Only order the Mexican-themed dishes. Didn't want anything spicy first thing in the morning, so…read moreordered what I thought would be a solid, simple, delicious option for any well-regarded diner: biscuits and gravy. Friend, now I know what food is like in prison. The gravy was a bland, featureless runny liquid (no, even runnier than you're thinking), devoid of any seasoning whatsoever. I legitimately believe they dug a pan that used to have gravy in it out of the dirty dishes, swished some water around in it and poured it on my plate. The "biscuits" were hardly any better, lacking any hint of butter or flake, instead seeming like someone stirred up some Bisquick and threw it on the flattop grill. This meal was an insult and a punishment, and as part of a $70 check it felt like I was being personally invited to a fistfight by the dumpster. Alas, I had somewhere else to be. And somewhere else, anywhere else, is what I'll choose next time when breakfast is due. For reference, biscuits and gravy should include round, buttery, flaky biscuits using dough that was rolled out, cut, and baked. Gravy in this context is a richer, creamier milk gravy with substance, at minimum seasoned with fresh cracked pepper and perhaps some paprika. Offering a sausage gravy wouldn't hurt either. Or don't offer biscuits and gravy at all if you don't know what the f**k you're doing.

Great service, good food, fun atmosphere…read more I love the fun orange seating, such a fun vibe and a gorgeous place. Server was great and attentive. We ordered the Mac and cheese, tomato Creole soup, catfish poboy, blt, and pastrami Reuben. Then we got a peace of derby pie. Here are my thoughts. Mac and cheese: great! Super flavorful and cheesey Tomato Creole soup: so flavorful and delicious. Very comforting Catfish poboy: the fish was too bland, I think it had been frozen because I really missed out on that dirt catfish taste. Got the sweet potato fries with it which were amazing. Blt: loved the addition of bell pepper Pastrami Reuben: loved the rye bread and really good, even if a little dry Derby pie: no notes I LOVED it Want to come back some time to try the dinner menu. Really cool vibes here and we loved the food.

No frills diner and a good place to gather. - They will only…read moreseat you if your party is together. Because someone who was late in our party who suggested Cindy's, we missed out on a table and sat at the diner. - Lots of menu items to choose from. We went with breakfast before we took the I5 home. - Service was good and timely (and my coffee cup was always full). - There is a parking lot in front with limited spaces. If you can score one, great. The street next to it is narrow so parking might be a challenge and if you can find a spot on Colorado Blvd., that works too!

Had some time to kill and found this place on a copliot suggestion where to have a breakfast…read moreburrito so I decided to take a chance. It's an '80s vibe diner style with comfy booths. They were pretty busy at 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday but did not wait for a seat. Ordered the $17 burrito and was expecting something to be handheld but they do it ranchera style with red sauce and cheese topped all around it and on the sides and I'm glad they did because it was delicious. Well worth it; I eat burritos half this size for the same price in downtown LA. Ordered a side of hash browns they were solid as well. Only gripe would be that there wasn't much bacon or sausage in it (comes with both but needs more of both.) Melaniya served me proper. This was a great start we'll definitely be back to try the waffles always a gamble finding a crisp one, but they claim it so we will find out soon enough. It's a bit stuffy inside and loud as hell strange for a diner to be this loud but just saying. Still for what I ate it's an easy table pounder five star. Huge parking lot in the back that oddly had more cars than customers.

I was just passing through the area on my way to Denny's. When I realized we were next to Shakers,…read morewe decided to try it out. As soon as we got there, the parking lot was packed. That's a sign of a great restaurant. When we went in, the servers were welcoming and it was packed on a Friday morning. We waited a few minutes before getting to our table and our server Gabby was the sweetest. She suggested the omelette (I forgot what specific type) and I'm so glad I took her suggestion. My food was awesome, a lot better than I was expecting. At first, I thought my portion was a little small, but I couldn't even finish my plate! The food is filling, flavorful, and everything was perfect. The positive ambience is a reflection of the quality service, food, and overall perspective of this restaurant. I thought it was so beautiful to see a bunch of elderly people coming for a morning mimosa, having coffee, reading, newspapers, and just mingling with each other. It gave me something to look forward to when I get older. I got a little sad when I seen a few elderly people alone. But when I realized maybe they go to Shakers because this is where their community is, I really felt the love. Go check it out, see what I'm talking about. I promise you won't regret it.

Good Morning, so this mornings story goes like this I walked and yes there are several people…read morewaiting to be seated today. I am 1 person and always sit at the counter. I was told that because of the wait I could not be served. So I left. But I will say this. For many years I have come here. And this is the first time I was basically asked to leave. And for that reason I will no longer come to this local restaurant. Thank you- Denny's for this mornings service.

We had been talking about taking advantage of kids eat free tuesdays for a while. I had seen a…read morebanner at this location just a few weeks ago. My husband looked up kids eat free Tuesday and we said let's do it! When we got there at 5:30 the place was deserted. There was only one table of four with 2 kids and the us. The restaurant looked like it had been renovated recently. It was nicely appointed and clean. We ordered and three more tables were occupied. There was only one server for the entire restaurant. When we tried getting his attention he did not acknowledge us a couple times and we had to ask for things a couple times. Make the long story short, the food was blah. My husband had a burger. We had four items from the kids menu. I had the Cobb salad. When I went to pay, it was over $100! The food is so so expensive here and so mediocre. They have a $20 burger. That's not the one we got but still. Our tab was over $100 and no kids eat free. He said they stopped doing that weeks ago. Wish I had called before those are $100 I ain't getting back.

The food is delicious. It is made with love and you can taste it! Family run business and the…read moreowner, Barbara, makes your experience so enjoyable. She will tell you all about the stories behind the photographs on the walls, and the history of her family and the restaurant. It's a one of a kind restaurant in that you can't find home cooked food like this just anywhere. You start off with a delicious cup of coffee. We bought the grounds when we left so we can have it at home too. We got the shrimp & grits, the French toast, and the fries. Everything was great! Left full, happy and excited to return!

We went on a mission to search for shrimp & and grits locally around us, and I found Little Red Hen…read morevia Yelp!!! The coffee absolutely stands out for me, and that hint of cinnamon reminded me of cafe de olla. Now for the shrimp and grits, the Shrimps were cooked absolutely perfect and the grits texture and creaminess was absolutely perfect, but it was so incredibly oversalted on both of our orders that it was to the point of almost unbearable to continue eating. TONS of flavor but just too much salt. We will come back for just the plain buttered grits and some of those pancakes. And that coffee!!!

I love Armon's! My favorite greasy spoon diner experience anywhere around. Plus they have thai…read morefood! It's the cozy little diner that everywhere needs. A total institution.

Third visit and becoming one of our go to breakfast spots when visiting Glendale. Classic diner…read morewith both counter and table seating. Menu is what you would expect from a diner. Solid food, hot coffee but what makes it a 5 star is the salsa! Flavorful with a little heat. A must try. Street parking is limited but there is a paid parking lot in the back. May be a slight wait on busy mornings but moves quickly.

Came here on my lunch break because I was craving some Mediterranean style food. BeeWali's did not…read moredisappoint! I got the Chicken Shawarma wrap with fries and hot damn if that wasn't some of the best vegan food I've ever tasted! I'm more of a flexitarian, but I try to eat at least one vegan meal a day. And wow, am I glad I chose this place! First off, those fries. Seasoned to perfection. I think they use some sort of cajun seasoning. But whatever it was, it was hella good. Next, the wrap. Um, what?! How is this vegan?! Whatever meat alternative they used, the texture was perfect. Also amazing seasonings and sauces. It was packed with flavor and lots of veggies. And it was super filling, too! I also grabbed a coconut water cause I need my electrolytes. I took my meal to-go, but kind of regretted it because the inside is so cute! Retro diner chic. Counter stools. Tiled floors. Adorbs. Also, the staff was super helpful and very attentive even though I was doing take-out. Just a five-star experience all around. Can't wait to come back for more delicious vegan food!!

Best vegan I've ever had!!! Beef samosas are amazing, beef…read morebowl, steak plate and even the burger! I've never had a bad experience. The owners are such amazing people as well! The employees are quick, efficient, and very friendly. I would eat here everyday if I could!