We spotted this breakfast place off of TikTok and wanted to check it out! Parking: We parked at a near by public parking spot that you can just walk less than 5 min and pay when you get back, not too bad of price. (To NOTE: smaller burrito packed with flavor and made with the best ingredients = $$ Worth trying! ) We got the bacon burrito and although it may seem smaller than your usual burritos, it was packed with yummy ingredient's from top to bottom! I loved how each bite had every element especially the avocado. The 2 side sauces were super yummy and definitely complimented the burrito nicely. We had the chipotle and cilantro. Service was quick and easy for an in and out breakfast run. They had a nice setting area on the left side indoors for you to enjoy your meal if you wanted. Complimentary water and utensils. Overall, we enjoyed this breakfast gem! Definitely coming back and recommending! read more

Wake and Late - Burrito size and box - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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So very good!!! Extremely expensive for their VERY small burritos. I've been a couple times and have gotten a burrito with avocado, cheese, tater tots and jalapeño- no egg no meat. $15. When I tell you these joints are small! Also of course, they upcharge you if you'd like to try more than one of their sauces. read more

I am so heart broken I cannot believe they stopped carrying bagels. They literally were the best bagels I've ever had in my life. I would drive from Burbank all the way to Pasadena on the weekends just to get these bagels... I wouldn't come back cause I'll be honest, the burritos and tacos are not that special to drive from Burbank to Pasadena for... read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

MJ is the sweetest, so kind and helpful! I love the breakfast burrito here with the vanilla latte, extra vanilla of course!!! The cassava flour tortilla seals the deal! read more

This is the best breakfast burrito I have ever had. I don't even like breakfast burritos, especially $20 ones! However, this won me over and I'll go anytime Location is interesting in a huge space with 10 or so tables for people who want to eat there. They give everyone their food in a stapled paper bag though. I got the steak and my friend got vegetarian. The chipotle aioli sauce is delicious and I would recommend getting that on the side! I think it is crispy hash browns in the burrito that really takes the burrito to another level. There were people getting bagels and I'm going to have to try that next time. read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The bagels and cream cheese here are incredible! It is crispy on the outside and super soft and airy on the inside of their bagels. I love that the bagels don't feel super dense and taste so good with any of their cream cheese spreads. The spreads come in a cute little container so you can load your bagel with cream cheese to your hearts desire. I had this for a picnics and it was nice that you can order online which makes for a quick pickup and go meal. I tried their sweet onion bagel and Parmesan bagel with their lox cream cheese and scallion cream cheese. My favorite combination is the sweet onion bagel with the lox cream cheese! There are small bits of lox in the cream cheese and it goes so well with the subtle sweetness of the sweet onion bagel. I also got their drip coffee which tasted a bit watered down and their matcha latte with oatmilk which I also did not enjoy because of the overpowering taste of the oatmilk and slight graininess of the matcha, so their drinks are a hard pass for me. But overall one of my top spots for a delicious bagel, and pretty affordable for the portion size! read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I really wanted to love this place, and in many ways, I do. The burritos are genuinely great, and you can tell the ingredients are high quality and thoughtfully sourced. There's real care behind the food, and that deserves recognition. That said, the pricing feels..... out of balance with what you receive. While I understand the realities of running a business especially in a place like Pasadena where rent and overhead are high, the cost shouldn't come at the expense of the customer experience. The drink sizes, in particular, were disappointing. The orange matcha and blended iced coffee were extremely small, closer to what you'd expect from a kids' portion, yet priced as full-sized specialty beverages. It creates a disconnect that's hard to ignore. Additionally, the automatic tip added to the total feels off-putting without clear communication upfront. I saw the and read the sign at the register, but I'm also ordering, and picking up my meals and not being served. Transparency in pricing and experience goes a long way in building trust with customers. Overall, there's strong potential here because the food quality is truly there. With some adjustments to portion sizing, pricing balance, and clearer policies, this could easily be a standout spot. ~$90 for three burritos and one hot coffee, one iced and a Matcha orange. read more

For the base price of ~$20 including tax (they include tip in the $18 menu price) it's a really small burrito and you'll still be hungry afterwards. Their pitch is higher quality organic ingredients. The ingredients probably are more healthy than a typical burrito shop but the price is just too high. If you do try, get the cilantro crème sauce with every bite. Don't bother paying for extra sauce online, when you arrive you can ask the staff for free sauce. Would recommend going to lucky boy nearby instead which is $12 for triple the size and the quality is similar. Hard to tell if I don't feel bloated bc of the higher quality ingredients/less oily or bc it was so little food. Order online and pick up within 15 min. Online you have option to remove ingredients that'll reduce cost or add ingredients at a charge or sub out ingredients. Inside has around 10 tables for seating. Street parking. read more

Wake and Late - It's really small - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I understand the comments and lower stars because of the quantity of food to price ratio. It is on the expensive side but I wasn't mad. The only thing I was a bit confused about was the minimum 2 bagel order. Not sure what that's all about but forced us to try sweet onion and plain. Wow were they delicious! Crispy and warm, soft and chewy, and so tasty with the schmears! We also got the steak burrito and chefs kiss. My husband is very picky with his eggs, burritos, all of it, but he really enjoyed it! Yes, it was on the small side but between sharing the burrito and the 1.5 bagels (we couldn't finish), we were fully satisfied and ready to come back! The space bright and clean, a little random with all the partitions closing off the kitchen. Would feel so much more premium and inviting if the entire space was fully open. Speedy, friendly service so a very nice first meal of the day. read more

Wake and Late - Sweet onion and plain bagel, steak breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Pretty disappointed, this used to be one of my favorite breakfast burrito places in LA. I was so excited when the Pasadena location opened, but was so disappointed. The burritos are so small, barely have filling and are not at all what I remember. Super disappointing. read more

Wake and Late makes the best breakfast burritos!! It's the perfect size and the contents of the steak breakfast burrito have perfect texture and flavor. The steak is tender and well seasoned, the tater tots are perfectly crispy, there is plenty of avocado, the cheese and egg making it breakfast-y, and the tortilla is crispy yet soft at the same time. Everything together = perfection. The steak burrito comes with the red spicy sauce but make sure you ask for the cilantro crema as well! That crema is sooo good with the burrito!! The person taking my order was friendly and the burrito came out pretty fast. It's located inside this historic building which is such a vibe and there's a good amount of tables to eat inside. Parking is on the street! read more

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Love the bacon burritos here with cilantro crema on the side! Parking is on the street for free. Nice inside with ample seating! Service is always nice . read more

Came here on a Sunday after constantly seeing a line out the door whenever I drive by this place. I shared a steak burrito with my friend. The first thing that caught my eye was the price tag of $19 for the burrito, very overpriced in my opinion, even by Pasadena standards. The burrito was a bit smaller than I would've liked, but the flavor and ingredients were well thought out. The cilantro dip that came with the burrito was also a very nice touch that added some complexity to the burrito. Inside the burrito there was steak, avocados, eggs, and hash browns which all blended together nicely. Overall, it's a nice breakfast spot, but I do not think it is worth the price tag of $18. read more

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I have a new favorite breakfast burrito spot. Let's get the basics out of the way first--it's not cheap. Total came out to about $65, and parking is only street parking. Inside, it's a bit loud--the music's definitely on the higher end--but there's a decent amount of seating. The place is spotless, though, and the employees? Super friendly, all smiles, great energy. Now let's talk about the burrito. The breakfast burrito was insane. The tater tots were so goddamn crispy, same with the bacon--everything inside was just working perfectly together. Add to that how clean the spot is, and it somehow makes the food taste even better. The cilantro sauce? Fire. The chipotle sauce? Even better. We also got an onion bagel that had these perfectly caramelized onions baked right in--unreal. We ordered two cream cheeses--one with scallions (delicious), and the other one called the Lox (with salmon), and that one was to die for. They have a no tip policy which is nice, shows that they pay their employees good. The burrito does look small, but don't let it fool you, it is definitely filling! Everything was great. This spot completely changed my perspective on breakfast burritos. read more

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This was the smallest and most expensive burrito I've ever had and I hate myself for giving into the hype. Did I enjoy it? Yes. I was hangry and you can't mess up a steak burrito. But $20 for a burrito a quarter of the size of my regular chipotle burrito is disheartening. Their menu is simple and straightforward. They only have 4 options for burritos along with their own version of bagels "rip and dip" which I've tried before. Ambiance wise this specific location in Pasadena was pretty neat because it's an industrial building with an open kitchen. The staff were all really friendly and efficient. They have indoor seating and some outdoor tables on the side of the building. Overall, probably won't ever be back as there are better options but if you end up trying it yourself don't forget to ask for the cilantro crema. read more

Wake and Late - Steak burrito with garlic crema and salsa on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I wanted a breakfast burrito and I heard this place was good. I ordered the bacon breakfast burrito which was just ok. The burrito was Nothing out of the ordinary. The bacon was greasy and bland with the potatoes overcooked. The service was good and the place was ok. Not much inside due to the place being a school for cooking previously. I heard the steak burrito is their number one burrito. They have vegan options, coffee, lattes, and teas. They recently just started selling bagels. The burritos are small for the pricey amount of $18. read more

Wake and Late - Front counter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My absolute fave breakfast burrito spot! They have gluten free tortillas! The ingredients are fresh and organic quality ingredients which taste phenomenal! I've ordered from here before and have gone in and dined in and both were great! Their iced vanilla oat latte is so darn good! The tater tots are so crispy, bacon is cut into small bits and so crispy and flavorful! I love their chipotle aioli which is just perfect! I would eat this every day if I could! read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

So amazing it's 6.30 am and I woke up too early and I'm getting ready to drive to another city to get my favorite breakfast burrito ever. It's so good I tried eating two once bc it's kinda "small" for your eyes. Your fat ass has been living in America too long sipping on your large coke. The burrito is perfect bc it fills you up and you don't feel bloated after and you feel amazing just like the burrito. I give it 4 stars only bc I'm butthurt that I don't live closer and I wish it was a bit cheaper but it's so good that I'd pay whatever they want me to pay. If they could do a price decrease I'd eat this every morning. Makes me wanna get a job in pasa again read more

I have had Wake and Late a few times at their DTLA location, but had to visit the Pasadena location when I heard it opened. The burritos are so delicious and I didn't know they had other items like bagels, cream cheese, pastries, and drinks. The service was amazing the staff is so friendly, kind, and food is ready quickly. I came here on a Monday when it was pretty empty and again on a Saturday Morning when it was super busy. Both times I had a positive experience and my burritos were ready within 10 minutes. (So don't let the line forming outside deter you) The burritos themselves are simple, but so tasty I have tried to recreate them at home and have failed. I am not sure how they do it, but they have created my favorite breakfast burrito (and it's the vegetarian one). The building is beautiful, but because it seems like they share the space seating is limited so something to keep in mind. Very much a get your order to go sort of place. The main complaint about this place is the PRICE. The portions have gotten so much smaller and the price higher. My vegetarian burrito was about $16 after taxes and the steak is about $19. read more

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I finally got to try the "best breakfast burritos in LA" and I've got to say, I am a fan!! I would put this in my top 5 favorite bfast burritos in LA. Not my favorite though because $20 a burrito (price includes livable wage and they don't accept tip) is a bit steep considering the size. I don't think I could afford this daily, maybe occasional cravings. What I loved about the burrito: -crunchy tater tots -steak burrito had so much flavor -the cilantro crema was amazing Also, the staff here was so nice!! My favorite part of my experience I think. I truly believe they mean it when they tell you to have a great day. Parking: there's street parking and paid lots read more

This burrito was the best one I have ever had. Sincerely it brings me to tears. As a gluten free gal, I am always so grateful to have options like this that are yummy and easy to get! The burritos do have tater tots and I'm not sure if it's celiac friendly since I just have an intolerance. The vibe of the place was also great!! Great coffee, super high ceilings, cute little tables and such a fun vibe! I am so happy! read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast burrito with pickled jalapeños and chipotle aioli. Iced vanilla bean oatmilk latte on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came on a Saturday for brunch and there was a line out the door. The line didn't take too long and we ordered 2 bacon breakfast burritos and a sausage breakfast burrito. Food came out at a reasonable time but you have to really listen out when they call your name to pick up your food. Burritos were good and their sauces were amazing. You can tell it's house made sauces. The burrito was on the smaller side for the price, so I don't know if it's worth it on the regular. But I would come back again for it! read more

tl;dr skip the signature breakfast burritos for the standout "rip & dip" sourdough bagels; they are worth the effectively $20 minimum Wake and Late made a name for itself on the basis of breakfast burritos. But the window service-only DTLA shack (barely bigger than a studio apartment) understandably couldn't support owner Ben Richter's vision of an expanded cafe menu. That's where the new outpost in Pasadena comes into play. Posted up within the 10,000-square-foot ground floor of the historic Pasadena Star-News, this location now houses Wake and Late's entire bakery operation, specializing specifically in "rip & dip" sourdough bagels. Walk through the opulent double doors immediately to the marble checkout counter. The butcher block-accented pastry display is minimally stocked with a daily selection of baked goods. To the left, mismatched wooden chairs are pressed up against grey patio tables A line of screen panels separates the dining area from the vast kitchen and bakery. The few additional seats within the order pickup area to the right are far outnumbered by the mob of queuing patrons. The aroma of bacon dominates the air, and retro tunes echo around the sky-high, minimally decorated walls. My partner and I arrived mid-morning for weekend breakfast, and we were surprised by the line stretching out the door. After ordering, we faced a 15-minute wait, as orders were called out sequentially. We were handed a nondescript paper bag, warm from the freshly cooked treats within. The bagels were shaped more like softballs, sporting a slightly crispy blistered crust and pillowy sourdough heart. Of our duo, I preferred the flavor-forward Sweet Onion, but the rich, salty Parm was no slouch either. Our sides of cream cheese were portioned in separate takeout cups, and the generous portions never left me needing to ration. The Lox CC had a moderate portion of salmon, and an otherwise subdued dill-forward flavor; I was partial to the bold Scallion CC. I returned one sleepy weekday morning to sample the signature Steak Burrito. Right off the bat, I recognized the premium components wrapped within a thin yet sturdy tortilla. I was most impressed with the tender, well-marinated carne asada and the extra crispy tater tots. The fresh avocado chunks were a welcome addition, but they would have been better in thinner, bite-sized slices. The fried eggs were fine but I would have preferred the eggs to be scrambled and fluffy. The side of hot sauce brought a rich heat but left me wanting more acidity. And, most notably, the sushi roll-sized portion failed to fill my decent appetite. Wake and Late institutes an eyebrow-raising $20 price floor (the minimum food order is 2 bagels and 2 spreads). The burritos, while tasty, are not reasonably worth the premium; on the other, the still-steaming bagels are a strong contender for the best in LA and are worth the pretty penny. read more

Wake and Late - Parm Bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love you, Wake & Late, but your best feature was the bagels!!!! I think it's a genuine mistake to get ride of them - please bring them back! Your burritos do not bring the same draw - so many other businesses to go to in LA for that. read more

I'm so glad Wake and Late was at Eatscon and I got to give them a try there. Their bagels are fantastic and every single one of their cream cheeses is incredible. I was shocked the lox had actual smoked salmon in it. I thought the cream cheese just would have had a smoked salmon "essence". The honeycomb also had REAL honeycomb - literally shocked!! The honeycomb also had to be my favorite, with lox a close second. Service was incredible too, the employees are so fun and energetic! read more

Wake and Late - Plain, scallion, lox, and honeycomb cream cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I wanted to not like it but sadly I like it. Steak was sooo good 4.5/5 Their sauces are all good I like putting the hot sauce and cilantro crema. The bacon one was way too salty for me I couldn't even take a second bite 1/5, sad for such an expensive burrito. It was that type of salty that makes your tongue and throat hurt. The steak one was even good reheated. I did not dare take another bite of the bacon one... The orange juice is rly good but really pricy like everything else haha. The burrito size is fine for me for a meal but I do wish for that size it was a few bucks less. I could see it not being enough food for others. read more

The bagels are mid at best, I'm so sorry. The vanilla bean latte was good but not $8 good, lol. Staff were super friendly and hospitable, which made it a pleasant experience. The space itself is huge but the seating section is limited compared to the size. read more

Wake and Late? More like Wake and GREAT! We ordered a Bacon and a Veggie our first time here, and wow--absolute game-changer. Aaron was the one of the nicest humans on the planet. Seriously, if kindness were a sport, this guy would have Olympic gold. He made our day! As longtime fans of the DTLA location, we were beyond hyped to have a Wake and Late in our town. I will admit the Burritos look way smaller then I remember but hey, eggs are up. ‍ Now, if only they stayed open later for those of us who actually wake late... because let's be honest, breakfast burritos taste just as good at midnight 10/10 would eat again... and again... and probably again. read more

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Wake & Late started strong, but it's gone downhill fast. Burritos are smaller, prices are higher, and the quality has dropped hard. For a place taking up that much prime space, it feels completely underwhelming. At this point, it seems like the concept and setup are doing all the work--because the food definitely isn't. read more

My friends were raving about this spot so of course I had to give it a try! I came here on a Saturday afternoon and there definitely was a wait. We tried to avoid the wait in person by phoning in our order but no answer. Checked online and they accept orders online. But the earliest pick up was still an hour from the time you submit the order. I'm not too sure how parking is at the building they are located in because we parked by Urth to grab coffee and walked over. It was roughly a 5 mins walk. So when we looked at the price, it was a bit steep for a burrito. Especially when we got our burrito and it looked a bit small but the ingredients seem to be as good as it gets. Quite honestly, it was really tasty and the red sauce.... It was a great addition - Spicy! I didn't get to try the bagels but I heard they are good.. especially the spreads. Will have to save it for next time! read more

Wake and Late - Steak burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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A cozy, hipster cafe with a simple menu - drinks, breakfast burritos and bagels. The simplicity of their menu allows for them to focus on mastery of their menu options, and it's pretty darn good. The breakfast burrito is small but is packed with crispy hash browns and fluffy eggs inside a tasty tortilla. We got one bacon and one pastrami burrito. Both were delicious. We also wanted to try their bagels and glad we didn't miss out on the opportunity. The bagels were soft on the inside like fresh white bread. The outside was crispy but not hard, just right. The cream cheese was whipped and easy to spread or dip into. I got the strawberry cream cheese and it was delicious, paired perfectly with the chocolatey bagel. Lattes were good. It was nice they had milk alternatives that did not lack a creamy thickness to the lattes. The cashier was friendly but it is a self-service and mostly to go order spot. There also wasn't any staff bustling tables. An odd thing was how large the kitchen area was for a simple menu. Overall, it was great to try once. But I won't be back for a $16/$17 burrito. It's a high price point for the value and quality of a burrito. read more

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Had just the bacon and steak burritos and both were tasty and can see they were made with love. Sure these aren't huge burritos but still were filling. I liked that the burritos were slightly grilled and the slices of avocados added nice texture. If you ordered thru the website be sure to click the link in the text message to open the locker when picking your order up. I like that feature. read more

Wake and Late - Packaging - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Their artisan bread marketed as bagels is delicious! Not a classic NY bagel though. The bread is hot and fresh. Crusty outside. They would be one of the best bread baskets you ever receive if you were dining in a restaurant that still served a bread basket. Their plain bagel is yummy. Goes well with any of their spreads. Their honeycomb butter is their most special spread. However, their scallion cream cheese is tasty. Their onion bagel is surprising how yummy it is, but messy. The iced vanilla latte with whole milk is satisfying for diehard coffee drinkers because it has a strong, robust flavor and without the vanilla syrup it's almost too rough to drink. I ordered one at the DTLA location and they forgot the vanilla and it was too strong to drink. The Pasadena location needs to move solely to a takeout location like the DTLA location. The Pasadena location is a huge space, but only a small portion of it is used for customers to sit and dine in. First visit a few weeks ago to the Pasadena location, there was a line that snaked around the tables where customers were squished together trying to enjoy their food and it wasn't pleasant for any of us. There are a few outside tables but not many. Staff is friendly and efficient at both locations. Metered street parking available. read more

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Food is great. Staff is better. MJ usually helps me out and is a reason we keep going back. She got us on the rewards app as well. I go weekly. 10/10 read more

I've heard about Wake and Late for awhile now and finally decided to see what the hype was all about. I got the steak burrito with the aioli and hot sauce - definitely a 10/10 for me! It's simple, but flavorful at the same time. The tater tots are crispy and the steak is seasoned well. I will say the sauces do make it taste better, but I do think it still tastes good alone. Will definitely get it again! read more

The burritos are a bit on the smaller side for about $18 buuut they are soo good and well worth it. I typically order the vegetarian burrito and their pickled veggies are so yummy, they add the perfect crunch. Their hot sauce and chipotle aioli are fantastic as well. My fiancé orders the carne asada burrito and the only thing that disappoints him is that he wants more. The iced matcha latte is fire, so good, definitely recommend and ice also tried their chai latte. There are some tables inside of you want to sit and enjoy your meal. read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Best breakfast burrito in town!! Aaron was so kind as to welcome us in and help explain the menu to us since it was our first time. Highly recommend this place. Would go back for sure! read more

Wake and Late - Steak burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love the grass fed steak burrito Bacon burrito is on the salty side Service was good Burritos are smaller in size, and on the pricy side. Got 4 burritos and bill was $79.60 read more

Wake and Late - Steak burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great place to visit in Pasadena. Great employees who really go the extra mile to be attentive to the customers needs. Very heartfelt environment. Coffee is great and awesome! Vibe is pretty chill and felt. Would definitely go there again! read more

The food was good, but $54.68 for two burritos, a small coffee, and a medium orange juice felt a bit steep. The place was okay, but not particularly nice, and the restroom could definitely use some attention. When prices are on the higher side, you expect the overall experience to reflect that. read more