Tops Jr

We decided to end our meal with some Japanese soufflé pancakes, something we've tried at a few…read moreother spots before. Since this place is right next to Yum Long Chinese restaurant, it was the perfect little dessert stop after lunch. Hubby and I shared the crème brûlée pancake and an espresso smoothie, and both were delicious! The pancake was incredibly fluffy and airy, with that light, sponge-like texture you want from a good Japanese soufflé pancake. I also really liked that the sauces weren't overwhelmingly sweet, so the dessert didn't feel heavy or sugary. The espresso smoothie was another pleasant surprise--creamy, flavorful, and with a nice coffee kick that paired perfectly with the pancake. Overall, a really satisfying way to finish the night. If you're already in the area for dinner at Yum Long, definitely save some room for dessert!!!!

We came to this store on a weekday morning around 9:30 am to grab some breakfast. The interior…read morelooked really pretty with bright colors, lighting and modern furnishing. There were only couple of customers at that time, it wasn't busy at all. We started with two appetizer items first. Takoyaki had decent filling but they were so over fried. Seafood gyoza was decent though. Then we had their most popular dish, the mango premium soufflé pancakes. It took them almost half an hour to prepare the dish, which they notified us when we were ordering. The dish came with a towering soft pancake, half of an actual mango, some whipped cream, mango cream and a scoop of mango ice cream, all for a price of $18. I loved this dish so much, it's a dream dish for any mango lover. Staff members were friendly at the store. Despite not being busy, I saw multiple of them in the store, some working in the kitchen and others taking care of customers in dining area. Overall a really good place to try out some world class soufflé pancakes, with delicious sides.

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Hole in the wall Taiwanese breakfast spot, 5 starts for doing what they do very well, which is be a…read morehomey neighborhood spot with great food. They were to go only for awhile but have now reopened their sit down area, which I'm glad about and makes me want to come more often because I don't love getting to-go. I really enjoy their purple rice fan tuan (I love Taiwanese rice rolls so much ) with egg and pickles, sweet peanut milk, and minced pork over noodles. Pretty large portion sizes, I always order a lot here because I want to try a lot and walk away stuffed! I found the service friendly. They do tend to sound rushed but that's kinda just how Asian hole in the wall places are?? As an Asian, I really don't need to feel like the staff in these kind of places need to treat me any special way as long as the food is good and it comes out without waiting too long lol.

Tried this place after hearing their fantuans are good. Note that they are cash only. We ordered it…read moreto go so that may have been a factor on the food quality. I got the salty fantuan with egg and picked vegetables added. The portion is kind of small for the price and the ingredients aren't evenly distributed. The youtiao is hard to chew so I ended up throwing that out entirely.

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Purple Rice Salty Fan Tuan with Eggs and Pickles

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Fresh baked goods

Popping Yolk Cafe

4.0(1.3k reviews)

1.2 mi

2026-2027 MySGV X 626 Night Market Passport Limited Edition (valid through June 30, 2027) has…read moreelevated my food adventures recently. I arrived in Alhambra one Sunday afternoon with the intention to hit 4 food spots to redeem free offers. They are part of the 24 participating restaurants in the food passport. I only got to two places and Popping Yolk Cafe (PYC) was one of them. PYC was number 6th stamp in my food passport! Free parking was easy at the Mosaic Parking Structure (4 hours limit). Very short walk from parking to restaurant. First time at PYC. I was lucky to get here thirty minutes prior to closing time. They specialize in breakfast and brunch only. Their free passport offer is 1 Benedict Entree or 1 French Toast Entree. Dine in only and no substitutions. Thanks PYC! Interior space was quite nice and vibey. Tables were clean. Ambiance was relaxing and cozy. Love the beautiful yellow decor! Plenty of inside seating with no exterior seating. Mia was the young lady staff who welcomed me with a friendly greeting and took my order. She was super nice, patient, and helpful. Other staff members were cordial and attentive. Thanks Mia and All! WOW, what a super amazing free food offer! I didn't hesitate and got the Avocado Benedict. Both eggs were perfectly poached. Avocado was just ripe. Ham slices were thick and tasty. Hollandaise sauce was rich and buttery with a bit of tangy taste. Just one small gripe, the english muffin did not appear to have been toasted. It was tough to cut through. Other than that, it was a fantastic benedict entree for a first timer like myself. I was feeling hungry so I also got an order of Ube French Toast and one Mango Green Tea (refillable). Another WOW, delicious house ube filling in a deep-fried toast topped with semi-sweet coconut flakes and fresh blueberries along with a drizzle of maple syrup and condensed milk. VERY YUMMY! This one is a winner! Mango green tea had deep tropical and tea flavors... nice drink! Menu has a great variety of egg benedicts and crunchy french toasts along with sandwiches, omelettes, burgers, crepes, waffles, pancakes, salad, and snacks. Prices were reasonable for the huge portions. Highly recommend! Love to return to try their other specialty breakfast and brunch items. I just need to get here early. Btw, besides Alhambra, they have two other locations... Pasadena and Hacienda Heights.

Parked at the free parking garage on First Street. Came during a weekend morning and there were…read moreabout two tables in front of us. Saw some people ordered to go. If you dine in, you order at the counter, get your number, and get seated. They had indoor and patio seating in the back. The indoor table seatings were all taken and the patio seatings were opened except for one table. We got the Norwegian Benedict for $20.20, Classic Benedict for $18.75, Toffee Banana Crepe for $16, Mozzarella Sticks for $8, and refillable Mango Iced Green Tea for $6. The Benedict's were good and filling. The Toffee Banana Crepe was too sweet. The Mozzarella Sticks were alright, but a bit oily. The Mango Iced Green Tea was refreshing. We liked that we got multiple refills. Good place to catch up with friends.

Vanilla Latte and iced Japanese Green Tea Latte

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Ube French Toast

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This was a really nice place to just chill and hang out with friends. I got the blackberry lemon…read moredrop and our bartender Eddie made it perfectly. Would definitely love to come back here again soon!

The food was delicious! And our server Blake was very nice and helpful! Definitely will come again…read moresoon!

Multiple tvs around. Lychee margarita $10 during HH.

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Arroyo Vista Inn

Made a reservation for their afternoon tea for a party of five and we had the best time!…read more They have free parking right in front of the inn after driving up a narrow windy private road. There are some great views from the top and outside is nice and shady with big trees and a nice size porch. The owner and family were so welcoming as soon as we arrived. We enjoyed a spread of tea sandwiches, warm scones with clotted, cream and jam, fresh fruits, and an assortment of teas each of which were so delicious and perfectly prepared. My personal favorite was chai which is from a recipe from a family friend, my friends' favorites were the peach oolong, sencha with Matcha, and their rose black tea. We were able to try as many as we wanted! Service was amazing. Ellie was our host and server and she did such a great job. We had the whole space to ourself so it was so fun for an intimate tea party. Highly recommend!

Odd. Truly odd. My friend and I went for tea…read more We were the only ones there which was fine! The food and tea were plentiful and delicious. The presentation and our table by the window were lovely. The people were gracious. All that would be a solid 5 star. The odd part was a sense of chaos in the background. We arrived a little early. No one was available to greet us so we hung out in the Inn's lobby (after searching and calling out). Then someone did see us and assumed we were guests waiting to check into a room. And other things. As I said, odd.

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Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

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Best martini in town! Drinks were not good before sitting in his section. Highly recommend.read more

This was my first time at Luminarias and my experience could not have been better. The bartender,…read moreKirby, was fantastic! Our Drinks, food, view, and service were all a 10/10. Will definitely be back!

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Lost Parrot Cafe

4.1(895 reviews)

0.7 mi

Great breakfast, just wish there are more choices so I can visit more often…read more I like the cool, airy and relaxing place.

Food/Drinks 9/10 Went with my siblings and we got the:…read more -Breakfast Burrito -Breakfast Sandwich -French Toast sticks -Chai latte The breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich were two versions of the same idea, but both brought their own unique take and textures. Truly had a hard time deciding which I liked better and I think it would just come down to what mood I'm in because both were so yummy. The French toast sticks were delicious as well. They were sweet with a nice crisp and came with a side of fruit. I didn't have high expectations for this dish and thought it would just be small pieces of French toast, but they had such a nice crisp to them. All three dishes I would order again. Chai latte was unfortunately watery--would not order again. Service 10/10 Friendly, fast service. It sounds like the staff get a lot of regulars. Service is fast-casual service where you order at the counter, take a number, food is brought to you, and you bus your own table. Atmosphere 9/10 The decor was very warm and vibey, cute and modern a lot of plants. A fun summer aesthetic and would be a good place to study or bring a book. Would definitely love to do brunch here with friends. Looking forward to returning!

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Indoor dining. And their plants are for sale

Mari Vees

4.3(366 reviews)

3.0 mi

Had this bookmarked for a while since spotting it while trying Dumpling Bar. which is next door, a…read moreyear or more ago. It took over the space which used to be a fish restaurant. I liked the pics on Yelp and so finally got to try it for brunch this week, and boy is this place GOOD! Parking can be a drag even on a weekday mid-morning despite there being a good amount of parking spots on the entire block. That was a hassle. Once I found something, I went into the place, which is a small breakfast joint - not divey or anything, but also not particularly decorated. Didn't really matter though. The star for me were the pancakes. I got the blueberry pancakes, a side of bacon, a side of their breakfast potatoes, and a glass of fresh lemonade. The lemonade was good and clearly made fresh in-house, I think. The bacon was good, but bacon is always good. The potatoes were nicely seasoned, which was good because lately I've tried way too many breakfast places with bland, sad potatoes. Not here. The pancakes were amazing. They are super fresh and fluffy and served with an amazing cookie butter syrup. It may sound sweet, but it's not overly so. I honestly think these are some of the best pancakes I've had in many years in all of Los Angeles. They were honestly that good. And, I don't usually rave about pancakes very often. Service was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The place was doing a good amount of business considering I went when most people should be in school or work and too early for lunch. I highly recommend you try this place at least for breakfast, though they also serve lunch. It's a real gem, and I can't wait to go back!

Came here for brunch with my coworker. Service was quick & had a yummy meal. Our server was sweet,…read moreon top of things getting our refills, order in & food out quickly! I enjoyed their Benedict, eggs perfectly ooey gooey, hollandaise flavor & ratio was on point. My friend did say their cheeseburger was good just so much bread / bun! lol so wasn't really giving smashburger vibes! Cute little spot in San Marino!

Cute and cozy vibes!

Blueberry pancakes

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Chilaquiles w/ turkey bacon & hibiscus fruit tea

Aloha Food Factory

4.0(2k reviews)

1.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Established in 1994

Definitely me and my babies, one of our favorite Hawaiian food places! It's a super cute family…read moreowned spot. Our favorite is the Portuguese style breakfast as well as their signature pancakes and or French toast with their special macadamia topping! Super yummy They also have our favorite Hawaiian can drink drinks. We usually get the purple or the black can. hehe

The food was decent. Spam was deep fried or something. I prefer it fried in a frying pan. It wasn't…read morethe best. The Portuguese sausage was my favorite. The best I've had in so cal so far. I'd come back just for that. Loco moco was ok. Mac Nut pancake was ok. The sauce was more like a custard and I thought it would be a Mac nut whipped cream. Rice was good. No OJ was weird, so I got a soda. The service could use a little work. Train up your stuff and don't just hire anybody. Cashier was borderline rude and just not that helpful. As she was taking my order she stopped to spit out her gum. Shouldn't be chewing gum. Violation! The menus were beat up and I had to find them. Outdoor seating was ok, could use some rearranging. Not sure why there was a guy working on a greasy low boy near the outdoor seating. It's got a family chill vibe for sure. Decor is dated but it's ok. Doesn't really remind me of Hawaii but at least they tried.

Macadamia Nut Pancakes

Kalbi Rib Lunch Plate

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The Works - Shaved Ice + Ice Cream + Condensed Milk + Mochi + Adzuki Beans

Highly Likely

3.9(443 reviews)

2.7 mi•Highland Park

Food and service was delicious…read more Price was high, a glass of sangria was sixteen big ones. Three of us ate with a couple drinks for $250. Eating burgers / fries / fish and chips - although delicious, it felt overpriced Service was very friendly I would come back for brunch Ambiance is nice

I honestly don't know where to start because I love this place! They have excellent customer…read moreservice, a clean and inviting atmosphere, and a well-maintained restaurant. The food and drinks are also great and truly top-tier quality. We ordered the chicken sandwich and the chicken Caesar wrap. I have to say, the chicken sandwich was incredible--10/10! Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the Caesar wrap. It had much more lettuce than chicken and was pretty dry, so I would give it a 4/10. Overall, I've had great experiences here and will definitely be coming back for the chicken sandwhich and matcha latte!

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Benedict P.

Elite 26

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1148

2 years ago

I recently visited Tops Jr. in Alhambra with my girlfriend this morning and we had a fantastic experience. We ordered the Game Time Pastrami with chili cheese and Asada Fries, along with Sprite and Rootbeer. The pastrami was flavorful and perfectly complemented by the chili cheese, making it a hearty and satisfying choice. The Asada Fries were a standout, with tender and well-seasoned meat atop crispy fries. The drinks were refreshing and paired well with our meal. The staff was friendly and efficient, ensuring that our order was prepared quickly and accurately. Overall, Tops Jr. offers delicious food at reasonable prices, making it a great spot for a satisfying meal. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area! read more

Elizabeth D.

10 years ago

Never again.. I ordered two cheeses burgers and one Hambuger. They were NOT COOKED RIGHT., red in the inside. Not even 50% cooked. plus fries tasted like fish. No manager to speak with. Owner not there either. Never again. I give them -5 and I hope management messages me. Now am off to attend my son who is throwing up. Nasty. read more

Neil E.

11 years ago

Interesting place, food was just ok but service was really good. They made a mistake on my order but quickly fixed it, only bummer was having to drive back for it. read more

Francisco S.

12 years ago

They do have the best Pastrami. Not to mention their breakfast burritos are very filling. They are very fast and it's nice to see the same faces every time I go. read more

Bud W.

8 years ago

This place is nothing like Top's in Pasadena. The pastrami is nothing like Tops in Pasadena on Colorado and Michilinda. read more

Sara Rose J.

3 years ago

The pastrami sandwich is good but a bit too oily. The fries is just okay and under seasoned. But the staff was nice.

Sheryl H.

8 years ago

Love coming here to get my fish and chips. Big big serves. If you're looking for a different kind of fast food

Lady M.

11 years ago

WAY BETTER than the Hat! the meat is better, more flavorful, and less salty than The Hat! see for yourself!

marcus r.

16 years ago

Great orchata and solid greasy hangover food, what is not to like. Just wish it was a little more inviting.

Jaz R.

10 years ago

The BEST chili cheese fries, and Combo Burrito. I wish they would open a location in San Bernardino, CA.

Joanne L.

4 months ago

Very good food loved it can't wait to come back again and the people working there were very nice

Andrew D.

425

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111

8 years ago

All time spot !!! Been here since the 50's. My father would bring us here . Everything is good .

Anthony R.

10 years ago

This place was not that good. It is not better than the hat. This place is ok but not the best

Stephanie S.

3 years ago

Consistently delicious pastrami melt, second only to Langer's. Service is always friendly.

Adriana G.

3 years ago

When you order food but there's a fight on I get wanting to see a fight but come on guys.

Lorne L.

16 years ago

Pastrami is so so, food in general is nothing to write home about.

Jenny T.

4 years ago

The breakfast burrito was so good might be better than lucky boys

Johnny M.

13 years ago

Good menu to choose from. Food is never great but never too bad.

Susan H.

140

13 years ago

I love this place best chili cheese fries ever!!!!!!!!

Katy R.

173

311

17 years ago

Yikes! Just keep driving. Don't stop! Don't stop!

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(431 reviews)

This little Italian restaurant is located right near the end of Main Street in Alhambra, heading…read moretoward Pasadena. Unfortunately, there's quite a bit of construction going on in the area right now, so we had to go all the way around to get there, which was a little inconvenient. It's also located on a one-way street, so just keep that in mind. Once you get there, though, there's plenty of parking in the back. This is definitely more of a little mom-and-pop, home-style Italian spot. Nothing fancy at all. The inside is pretty small, the seating and décor are a little outdated, and I think the place could use a little updating. There's also very limited seating inside. When we first arrived, we were waiting for a table that a gentleman was getting ready to leave. Another family came in and ended up sitting there instead, which honestly wasn't a big deal to us. We didn't mind them taking it but it definitely showed just how limited the seating is. I would suggest sitting outside if you have a larger group. Inside seems better suited for couples or smaller families of maybe three or four people. As it started getting busier, our server seemed to get a little overwhelmed. She was pretty much handling everything herself, with what appeared to be only one cook working in the back. Since the other family came in after us, and a few others, you could tell she was trying to keep up with everyone. She did forget a few things after we placed our order, but considering the circumstances, I thought she did a good job. She stayed on top of things as much as she could and was very nice. Now for the food, everything we tried was good and had plenty of flavor. Their minestrone soup was delicious, and I'm not even really a big fan of minestrone! That surprised me. I also really enjoyed the pasta. They told me their Alfredo sauce was made in-house, so of course I wanted to try it, and our server was nice enough to bring me a side of it. We also had the garlic bread and calamari, and everything was good. I have to mention their iced tea too because I really liked it! Overall, this is a very homey, old-school Italian kind of place. It may not have the newest décor or a big dining room, and service can get a little stretched when they're busy, but the food was tasty and the place had that small, neighborhood Italian restaurant feel. If you're in the Alhambra area and you're looking for a good little mom-and-pop Italian spot with home-style food, this is definitely one I'd say give a try.

Always on the lookout for an Italian restaurant that serves more than early dinner. I used the…read moreGOOGLE standby of "Italian restaurants near me NOW". I'm originally from the east where people would eat Italian food at an Italian restaurant and pizza at a pizzeria. I've been in California longer than I had been on the east coast so I have since learned to get over myself. I ordered the beef and sausage lasagna with minestrone. The soup was good and had variations I don't usually recall seeing. They used penne as the pasta and it also included diced zucchini and potato. The tomato base was a bit on the thin side, but that was just fine as it was well seasoned. The lasagna arrived in a hot, oval shaped, ceramic dish atop a cutting board. It was covered with rich cheese. It was super hot and I was very impressed with the presentation. I received buttered garlic bread and the usual table condiments. I was also seated immediately upon arriving and was close to the cash register which also had a view of what was going on outside. It has been very hot this time of year. The place offered outdoor dining, but everyone decided it best to eat inside. When I had arrived, a young man had overheard my order and smiled while saying that he had ordered the same thing. He knew the waitress/hostess and they talked about the World Cup. He shared that his Mother was from the same village as one of the players and the conversation was warm and friendly. The place is clean. I was seated in an unusual sectional seat that appeared to be part of a booth. It looked like an old car seat from the 1960s and it has a shag-like seat cover on it. Creative retro and repurposing is a plus in my book. While I continued my meal, two women came in. One of them had been there before and she said that they would be waiting for her mother and her monther's three friends. They were celebrating a birthday. The waitress sprang to attention, gave them time to order, and showed a great deal of patience as they painfully decided and redecided what toppings they wanted for the pizza and how they wanted the toppings to be arranged. (They settled for olive and pepperoni over the entire pie). The music was Spanish langauge tunes that were familiarly vintage. Guantanamera comes to mind. I can't say for sure which country the songs were from, but the music was pleaant and the volume was appropriate. There's ample parking out back! The only negative thing I could say--to no fault of the restaurant--is that there seems to be quite a big of construction going on on Main Street. As I looked outside, I saw mounds of sand piled to mountainous heights. It attracted crows. I find the birds amusing so I have no complaints about that. It also turned out to be a good springboard for a trip to COSTCO in Alhambra. I'm not from there, but as long as I was there, I opted to go and shop and get some gas. It's nothing fancy. Prices are reasonable. They seem to have a busy take-away business. They accept credit cards with the same welcoming as cash.

Spanglish Kitchen

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