Went to this cute little place today in Claremont because we were specifically looking for a woodfired pizza. They've got indoor and outdoor seating and they seemed a touch understaffed for being a beautiful day. It was also a Tuesday lunchtime so maybe they weren't expecting it to be as busy as it was. We were able to prove the menu before we got seated. And our super friendly server came out and we were able to order right away. They've got a lunch special. That is a small personal pizza with a salad and we each got that. Salads came out first and I had the arugula salad, which was absolutely phenomenal. 10 of 10 would eat this every single day. The arugula was peppery and it was well dressed in a lemon vinaigrette type sauce. I am a fan of just plain lemon on mine, but this was delicious. My husband got a union salad, which is their specialty I guess. It's got colored carrots and some beets and some shallots. I thought the dressing was bland and it certainly needed salt and pepper. We asked for both and didn't get either. Our pieces came out and they were nice and woodfired. I feel like they could've been done just a little bit longer maybe a minute or two. The sauce was a lovely fresh type crushed tomato sauce. The cheese was nice and gooey and did not feel or taste like a package of processed cheese. Pepperonis were greasy, but in a real meat kind of way. I had to dab mine, but my husband just went to town on his. The pickled peppers is a pickled jalapeño. Big chunks of them. They certainly didn't skimp on any of the toppings. They were a little sweet and a little hot. Some of the big chunks were a little too sweet for my liking but overall, it was a nice flavor mix Also from a size standpoint, I thought the salad and pizza were very adequate for lunch at around $20 price point I asked for salt and pepper again as well as a side of ranch. This time we did get the salt and pepper as well as cheese and crushed red pepper. But we didn't get the ranch until we were leaving. The server did apologize and said he thought someone else was bringing it out but I pretty much deducted a star because we asked for a couple different things that never came. Overall, the service was super friendly, the ambience was nice for an outdoor lunch thought. I thought the menu looked delicious and there were several things I would like to come back and try and I would go back again. read more

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We decided to try brunch on a Saturday morning. Long story short, I ordered the steak and eggs breakfast. At $38ish, I expected a great meal. It was so underwhelming. 2 eggs cooked differently, one over hard, one over easy, 5-6 potato pieces and the steak was thin, overcooked, and appeared to be a cheap cut of meat. A New York cut would have been great. Wife mentioned norms has better steak and eggs. Called and spoke with a manager Stephanie, not looking for anything, but to express disappointment in the meal for the high price. She offered to mail a gift card for us and invited us back. Took all of my information and never received it. Thanks anyway. Don't think we'll be back. read more

We finally decided to try Union on Yale after my wife had been wanting to check it out for a while. The location and ambiance are nice, especially with the option to sit outside on a beautiful day. We were seated quickly and our server initially came by right away, which was a good start. However, things went downhill a bit when we asked for water--it took much longer than expected, which isn't the best first impression. For food, I ordered the French omelette and added sourdough toast (since it doesn't come with it), while my wife went with the chicken sandwich and steak fries. One odd thing was that the toast came out first with extra plates, almost like it was meant to be an appetizer, which felt a bit off. When the main dishes arrived, the portions were underwhelming--especially the omelette, which felt quite small for the price. The arugula salad portion was actually larger than the omelette itself. The sourdough toast was also unusually hard, making it difficult to enjoy. Overall, the experience was just okay. The setting is nice, but the service was inconsistent and the food didn't quite justify the price. Not sure if this is a spot we'll be returning to anytime soon. read more

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Came in for a Saturday lunch and it was packed so I decided to sit at the bar. That was the best decision, I was met by a very welcoming bartender (Sarah) she not only provided excellent service but she made us customized drinks that were amazing. Do yourself a favor and come experience Sarah at Yale! read more

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Our meal at Union on Yale was pretty good! To eat we had the buffalo cauliflower and the pizza with peppers. Both were good! Our waiter didn't check in on us much, but the hostess was very nice! read more

I've been on a bit of a brunch binge lately (third week in a row lol) and stopped by here yesterday for a late-ish brunch and it was a great experience! Naturally my friend and I had to sit outside because come on, it's brunch and we live in California. Doing brunch indoors is okay, but it's just so much more enjoyable having brunch outside. Clearly the rest of the restaurant felt the same way since the inside was empty. Plus, their outdoor seating area is very spacious and nice! I ordered their Supremo omelette sans 'shrooms and my friend ordered the biscuits and gravy. For an app to share we ordered the "Cauliflower ceviche" which I thought was a little... interesting, but hey! I'm open to new things. The omelette was good for sure! Nothing that'll blow your socks off, but still good. The ingredients inside were all flavorful and cooked nicely. The menu did not mention anything about an arugula salad being included with it and unfortunately I don't really like arugula. The dressing they used was nice and light and a bit tangy. More importantly, the arugula was dressed perfectly which made eating the freshly-mowed-lawn tasting vegetable less difficult to eat since there was flavor to mask the taste. Plus, I didn't want to be wasteful and why not eat some greens for health's sake? Anyway, the cauliflower ceviche. It was interesting like I said, but honestly? It was actually really good. I could do without the tortilla chips to be honest. Just give me a big heaping pile of this "ceviche" and I'd gladly inhale the whole thing. I tried a few bites of the biscuits and gravy and it was delicious! You can really taste the aromatics from the sausage. The biscuits were dense and moist. No complaints here! And what is a brunch without a little booze? We ordered a couple espresso martinis and let me tell you. TomTom in WeHo has unfortunately set the bar at unrealistic levels. I have yet to discover a place that can make it anywhere near as good as TomTom's, but with that being said, the espresso martinis here are probably one of the better ones I've had! If you're a fan of espresso martinis, definitely get you one (or 3). Service was amazing! Our server was so nice and one of the guys who dropped off the food had a really nice tattoo piece on his arm. Turns out him and I went to the same tattoo artist! If you're looking for a brunch spot, you definitely cannot go wrong here! I love the atomic era furniture/decor, the outdoor seating area is very spacious and nice, the food is good, and the service is great. Will definitely be back at some point! read more

Union On Yale - supremo omelette - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

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It was my first time dining in this past weekend & I must say the food was delicious! The customer service at this location was also pretty good! Very clean inside the restaurant & very cool vibes indoors & outdoors! Would totally recommend! read more

Union On Yale - Pesto Pasta! - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

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I visited Union on Yale for brunch and had a very disappointing experience. When I arrived, I waited about 15 minutes at the front with no staff greeting us. The restaurant was almost empty, so I wasn't sure if I should seat myself. Eventually, I had to look for a staff member to ask. After that, we waited another 10 minutes before finally being seated. I ordered the Standard Burger $22 and my friend ordered the Prosciutto Sandwich $18 . The burger was extremely plain, no vegetables, no sauce, nothing at all, just a burnt hamburger patty. The patty was very dry and rubbery, and I'm not exaggerating. The Prosciutto Sandwich was also not worth the price. Both dishes were very disappointing and felt overpriced for such mediocre food. Our waitress was nice, but the service was very slow. On a positive note, the outdoor seating area and the menu presentation were nice. read more

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The best! We have never had a bad meal or cocktail from this place. My husband and I like to come sit out on the patio for date night and our kids love to come pig out! The pizza, fried chicken and Brussels sprouts are our absolute favorite. Even our 10 year old son likes them, which is saying something! read more

Union On Yale - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

Really cute atmosphere outside. The service is outstanding! Everybody enjoyed their food, my only gripe is the menu is quite limited for lunch. I would love to go during dinner to try their pasta dishes & the brunch looks yummy! Overall great place! read more

Camerons level of service is exceptional not once did we feel unattended he was professional and always a step away! Definitely coming back because of his service!! Cameron Thank you for your hospitality! read more

Eugene was great! But unfortunately the food was a bit lacking. It was just a bit underwhelming. It was first time being here and we felt overwhelmed by the options and wanted to know the staples but kind of left deflated. I have heard about this place and heard only good things, but might not try it again. The purple moon cheese is delicious and we found some in store to buy because we loved it so much. Suggestion: you guys should try to do a mix of the two non-alcoholic beverages because we spilt them and then pour them half and half into each other and it made a perfect combo! Too much Parmesan on the flatbread and the bread for the for the charcuterie has no structure so your accoutrements would just fall off. We were told we could have requested flatbread for the charcuterie but only at the end of our experience. We sat outside and we loved it! read more

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I really liked the outdoor seating and ambience of this place but the service was lacking. We were a table of 4 and our meals came out one by one with about 2-5 minutes between each meal coming out. We had to ask for salt and pepper and refills on water and coffee. Food was good but not excellent. read more

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So tonight's review isn't about the food , I mean we came unexpectedly nonetheless Stephanie at the door was extremely helpful and nice and accommodated us very quickly we got seated instantly ! So look the muscles were a 10/10 the artichoke dip was ehhh like 6/10 it was too cheesy for us the drinks 10/10 ! But again we didn't come for food just to eat some appetizers and grab a few drinks so this is more or less about the service the ladies and everyone there were wonderful everyone walking around with a smile on there face no bad vibes they were very attentive to all the guests so thank you guys tonight for the wonderful service I'll def be back to eat an actual meal next time ! Ohh I can't forget our Serve Jaclynn I hope I spelled your name right she was a 10/10 as well thank you !! read more

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We've tried a few different items at The Union on Yale and overall it's been a really solid spot. They have both indoor and outdoor seating--indoor space is a bit limited, but since the place is pretty big overall, we've never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes. Service can vary--sometimes it's excellent, other times a bit spotty, especially when it gets busy. Food-wise, we've been happy! The spinach and artichoke dip is a favorite--we couldn't stop eating it. I had the roasted salmon with risotto once and now it's my go-to; absolutely delicious. Our toddler had the chicken fingers and fries and even those were great quality--crispy and juicy. My husband tried the steak frites and wasn't a fan; the cut was fatty and too chewy. Overall, a great casual spot we keep coming back to. Ideal for dinner with friends, date night, or family. read more

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We were invited to a pre-wedding welcome dinner here last month. The outside patio was the perfect venue for a large group, service was excellent from beginning to end. We had cocktails/ beers before sitting down. The pre-ordered appetizers were mostly pretty good from two kids of pizzas to spinach dip, spicy cauliflower and brussel sprouts which was my favorite. Each person then ordered the individual main course, choices included salmon, Burger, pork chop, vegetarian, sausage pasta and chicken arugula salad. The pork chops were the standout; a thick slice perfectly tender and juicy. Other dishes were pretty decent as well. Don't remember what we had for dessert, everyone was very satisfied and happy. An excellent restaurant for small or large group, we'd recommend. We read more

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The outdoor patio is very cute with heat lamps. The portions are also huge for LA food and prices. We had eay too much food for 2. The Brussels sprouts were delicious, would love even more burrata on it. The brocollini was sweet with peppers to help balance it. The spinach dip was delicious and rich. The arugula salad was good too but would love some more pear on there! Jackie was an excellent server! read more

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We were invited to dine here as part of pretty wedding festivities. The place was busy. The menu was preset with choices by the bride and groom. All of the food was delicious! We really enjoyed the brussel sprouts, buffalo cauliflower and the hot artichoke dip. The pizzas were good, too! For our entrees we had the Salmon and Yellow Curry. Both were good read more

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Union on Yale - A Claremont Gem Worth Revisiting After more than a year away, my wife and I returned to Union on Yale in Claremont--and wow, was it worth the wait. The menu features a mix of new culinary creations alongside their tried-and-true staples, all served up in a setting that blends the best of indoor comfort and outdoor charm. Bonus: the service is still as stellar as ever. Robin started with the Arugula Salad, a crisp and refreshing plate layered with crispy parmesan chips, freshly grated Grana Padano, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Then came the showstopper: the Forest Floor pizza--a wood-fired masterpiece loaded with Hen of the Woods, Cremini, and Beech mushrooms, plus mozzarella, fontina, and black truffle cheese, with a savory sausage upgrade. Watching the team work their magic in the open pizza oven only added to the experience. Robin was in foodie heaven. I went bold with the Yellow Curry, featuring smoked "Tandoori" tofu, garbanzo beans, carrots, and wild rice in a velvety coconut curry, topped with a flourish of Fresno chilies and cilantro. I added shrimp for a little extra richness. It had just the right kick, and it was both hearty and satisfying. We're already planning our next visit--there are still so many dishes left to discover. If you're in Claremont and craving thoughtful food in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere, Union on Yale should be at the top of your list. read more

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Five of us arrived for our 7pm Friday reservations and were seated promptly outside. Our drink orders were taken shortly after we sat down. Drinks came but my Pellegrino was forgotten until I asked about it. Our server forgot to take our food order but it was a nice evening so we just kept talking and didn't really mind. Eventually I made eye contact with her and she realized we hadn't ordered. The table shared the Arugula Salad. It was very big and definitely shareable. Then I had the Roasted Salmon while the other adults shared the Pesto Pasta and Margherita Pizza. My son had the Crack Mac. Everyone enjoyed their food while apparently the winner was the Pesto Pasta that I couldn't have. I liked the Salmon though it was slightly over cooked but delicious nonetheless. Their online menu indicated that both the Roasted Salmon and the Roasted Chicken were gluten free but they didn't note that on the menu at the restaurant. The guy who brought the dishes out to our table was very charismatic and friendly. read more

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First time going with a small group of friends for Saturday brunch. We ordered the eggs Benny, steak and eggs, and the chick club. Eggs Benny came with HOUSEMADE English muffin (so soft) and Hollandaise sauce. YUM. A little handful of arugula on the side to feel healthy. The chick club came with grilled chicken breast, thick cut fries, and a little salad. Nicely seasoned and the chicken wasn't dry at all. Can't tell you how the steak tasted since it was a friend's order but I'll tell you he was the first to clean his plate! Looked delicious. Ambiance was excellent with shaded outdoor seating. The restrooms were exceptionally clean. My only issue with the service is that they never refilled our waters and after we paid the bill we were unable to flag anyone down. Would return! read more

Union On Yale - Eggs Benny - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

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Came for Brunch for the first time. The server was super nice & attentive. We tried the Naner Bread because it sounded like a good pastry- it's just banana bread- pretty thick and hearty. (I think my home cooked one is a ton better ) One complaint we had- share the eggs Benedict traditional style. The plate came out dry as a bone.. typically Union on Yale is top notch food and flavor.. but the waitress didn't even realize what it was missing. When we asked if it comes with hollandaise sauce, she stated she wasn't sure and she could take it back. The plate came back with some poured on top, very little, but pretty cold at that point. Usually when you send something back and it's a mistake.. they remake it so it's hot? Or somehow maintain the temp... it was pretty disappointing to say the least. I still think this place usually has had good food, but not sure what was happening on this day. read more

Union On Yale - Naner Bread - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

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Came here for brunch with a friend on a Saturday. Weather was nice, so patio was pretty busy, but inside had plenty of seating. We were sat quickly and had our drink orders taken pretty quickly. Definitely recommend ordering the Bianca pizza and add pepperoni. Overall good experience, would come back! read more

We love this place cool vibe and love the outdoor seating and band duo on weekends ! Goodies great and love Claremont! Servers are always great and accommodating! read more

Union On Yale - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

I think the overall look and vibe of the place is what brought us in. Even the bar was appealing. However, the food was just okay. I did appreciate the dessert and fries. It is a nice and chill place to go on a Sunday and the service is also really good but that's about it. Altogether, a decent place to try out once. read more

Union On Yale - Ceasar salad, fries, rosemary drink - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

First time here. Ambiance, food and drinks were great. Customer service/waitress was less than mediocre, unfortunately. Never asked how our food was and just whisked by us every now and then. Huge on customer service. Not sure we'll be back. read more

Union On Yale - Mary Pickford and Old fashion. - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

Service was slow & got so sick after i ate at this place food poisoning for days never coming back. Do not recommend at all

My daughter and I went on Sunday for brunch and it was so beautiful and such a relaxing ambience! Food was delicious we had the Oven Brick Pizza Marguerite with the Arugula Salad and it did not disappoint. The outdoor seating makes it a beautiful and relaxing spot to relax and eat. Service was wonderful and the food came out quick and fresh! We will definitely be returning. We enjoyed Ice Tea and a Sauvignon Blanc in the beautiful outdoor Patio! We will definately be back! read more

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We went for Valentine's Day dinner. This is our second time here. Last time was exactly one year ago. I thought the owner might have been changed. Last year, we were given a life rose,and bread was provided for free. When finished and ready to pay, we paid by using a mobile electronic thing . A lot seemed changed. But food was just as good, we especially liked roasted salmon. Service was good. All up to the standards, not great. Perhaps a place to go and to relax. read more

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Service was great a bit rushed but we ignored that.... the steak and fries didn't have much seasoning but the sausage pasta was really good! Outdoor seating is massive and indoor seating is small and chill... read more

Union On Yale - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

I wanted to have a nice patio seated dinner with a friend. We selected Union by just walking by. The menu has many items that are shareable. One item that we wanted to try was out. I recommend to try the mussels if they still have it. We got a salad, pizza, and great bottle of wine that was featured that night. Everything was beautifully done and so delicious. Our waitress had great recommendations and checked in with us as we enjoyed the meals. I do have to say I will choose to sit inside to experience it next time. The bar caught my eye as we walked out. read more

Union On Yale - Wedge salad - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

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Our second time here in recent times, and thanks to the live music by one of our favorite bands, Craic Haus, it was an all around excellent night out. Our server Sarah was super friendly, super attentive, and all around awesome. Thanks, Sarah! To start with, we ordered a gin martini, a Death and Rodeo cocktail, and a Shirley Temple, along with btussel sprouts. For our entrees, we ordered pesto linguine with blackened salmon, yellow curry (comes with tofu), and a steak frites. And for dessert, we ordered a bananas foster (their version has bread pudding as the base). The cocktails were tasty, the entrees were full flavored, and the bananas foster was scrumptious! We'll be back! Kudos to you for hosting live music! read more

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Love the ambiance! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. We came by for an early lunch and had the place almost to ourselves. The out door seating was clean and our server was very friendly. Pro Tip: Bring friends to share with. The portions are HEALTHY in more ways then one. Review from a 2024 visit! read more

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Location is great. As far as the food, I tried the fries, which were okay. The Mason Jar was pretty good. The Smoked Pork Belly was perfect!! The burgers were okay, nothing to rave about. One of my party stated there was a rock in his burger and that was alarming. The pizza we had was good. As far as the drinks, was told about water only being brought until there is a person at the table. For a party of 10, I guess. Thought that was odd. As for the alcohol drinks, I had the Blossom Punch. It was tasty. I also had a mule, which I didn't get to note the name. That was good. I would've liked to have had a more personal recommendation on drinks, as I love sweet & pretty drinks. read more

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My husband and I come here for our anniversary. We get the charcuterie board to start with, but this time it went Down on quality. The pizzas are good, and so are the non alcoholic drinks. This place is really cute at night. read more

The food was amazing! Woah you can definitely share a pizza with your special someone or grab two styles with a group of 4. Got the Forest Floor and Margherita and it was so good. Step up your pizza game. The folks out at Union were super helpful to accommodate a table relocation inside since we were with our 9 month old. Surprisingly quieter inside than outside. Will definitely come back and try some Entrees but might be tough cuz the Pizza is on point! read more

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We went for Sunday brunch. It was that crowded so we figured going with kids would be easy. However, service was slow and it was hard to get our waiter's attention. Food wasn't worth the price either. We got steak and eggs and the steak was overcooked and dry. The margarita pizza was so oily. I don't think it's worth the price you pay.. the weather was great but other than that, we did not enjoy our visit. read more

This place always has such good and fun vibes, good music, friendly service, flavorful foods, nice ambience, and amazing drinks!!! Mind you I've only eaten here for lunch which is a lighter and smaller menu or at night for drinks. The drinks are always on point! My fav is the margarita pizza and the Arugula Salad. They make the pizza on a thin crust, sauce, cheese and fresh basil Leaves. Just like an OG Margaritas pizza should be! I just love to add extra cheese and extra basil! The arugula side salad is an extra $2, but so worth it!!! It's so refreshing and delicious! The serve it with baked crispy Parmesan cheese, fresh Parmesan, and croutons with a champagne vinaigrette that peas perfectly with that! I literally crave a salad all the time it's so delicious. Especially during the summer time!!! read more

Union On Yale - The view from the outside patio when it's raining - New American Near Me - Claremont, California

A classic Claremont eatery that never disappoints! Whether you come for brunch, happy hours, or dinner! Every time I go, the service is phenomenal and the outdoor seating is a vibe (especially at night with the cute lights) Recommendations below: ** I prefer the brunch/lunch menu!!** - Margherita Pizza - Summer Belly (Sandwich) - Sourdough French Toast read more

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This place came highly recommended by a friend, but fell short of expectations. We ordered the Bianca pizza and the arugula salad, both were mediocre. Service was lacking. It wasn't really busy, but we waited about twenty minutes before someone came to take our order. No one came to check in on us or refill our waters, but the other tables appeared to have people attending to them. read more