Highly recommend for very well made but smaller breakfast burrito Location isn't impressive but the food definitely is Smaller menu that gets to the point. Extremely flavorful and unique taste. Very well made. The flavor is a lot more than you would expect from the items listed as ingredients Definitely will go back. read more

My wife and I were visiting family in Pasadena recently so we stopped by Bbad because we were hungry and we loved the name. We both had the mushroom chorizo burrito and it was amazing. So much flavor and a very generous size. We actually split one and had the other for lunch. Ordering was easy and staff was outstanding. We highly recommend and we will be back! read more

Been wanting to try Bbad for a while and recently stopped by. The burrito was great, the chipotle sauce and crispy potatoes are what made it for me! But I can't get on board with places like this - that overcharge for a stingy portion of food. Just because they got some viral attention and hype doesn't mean you should charge people $17 for a burrito. Of course it's not worth $17, it's just a burrito, and it's also too small for the price. They know, everyone knows it. But they're still going to do the L.A. douche pricing anyway. It's quite stupid. read more

The very high reviews are well deserved. Yes, the burritos are pricey ( like everything else these days) but they are high quality. They are also not small. They are not enormous, either. I think the size was perfect. We tried the Chile Verde with Braised Pork and it was excellent. It was deeply flavorful. This is essentially a gourmet burrito. It contains juicy pork, potatoes and scrambled eggs. There is no filler. We also tried the Basic Bae-con (bacon, scrambled eggs, cheese, potatoes, chipotle aioli) and it was also very good. Once again, there is no filler. I think I preferred the Chile Verde burrito over the Bae because it was significantly different than your everyday burrito. Neither was the slightest bit greasy. They were both crazy fresh. The horchata was a slight letdown. It was clearly housemade but a little thin. It also could have been more flavorful. You need to be patient after ordering. I would guesstimate a good 10 minutes from ordering on the kiosk to pickup. Take this opportunity to explore the attached hotel lobby. The building is literally a 100 years old this year (2026) and the lobby is lovely. The hype is well deserved. These are excellent burritos. read more

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One of my favorite spots for breakfast burritos! My fiancé and I like getting one bacon and one chili verde burrito and splitting them. The aioli, salsa, and hot sauces are great too. I do feel like the burrito started getting a little smaller since my first and recent visits though. read more

Solid breakfast burritos inside a great location-- they're a tiny place but the Pasadena Hotel clearly embraces them. And the breakfast burritos, while not exceptional, are very good, ample in size, and at least for the bacon one, loaded with bacon. Service is friendly and quick, and we were definitely glad we stopped by. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Bacon egg no cheese no potato. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

My fav place for breakfast burritos in Pasadena when I'm craving something a bit heartier than Wake And Late. Must get their basic bae-con with over easy egg! They forgot our avocado add-on last time, so we ordered it again for an extra $2 and it was sadly a pre-made avocado mush. Def not worth the extra $2 and it actually made the burrito worse lol. Just keep it simple. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Basic Bae-con with avocado (+$2) & over easy egg (+$1) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Breakfast burrito review only. I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese (BEC) burrito and it was fantastic. I enjoyed having the burrito in the hotel courtyard, which is a gem in itself! Come and support this amazing place. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Parked on the street right across the Pasadena hotel, then entered into this cute store front. I was greeted by the store associates and they took my order. I ordered the bae-con burrito and a matcha tonic. The associate recommended the passion fruit syrup and so I took her word for it, and it was wonderful! My partner ordered an horchata and he wanted coffee too so they recommended to put an espresso, and also delicious! The burritos were a little on the pricey side and a bit salty (for my personal taste- I'm sure they are delicious for others). But overall great food, great drinks and great service! read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Basic Bae-con Matcha Tonic Passionfruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

There's street parking to get here and likely a public lot nearby. This location is within the Pasadena Hotel, just walk in and you'll find it within the street corner of the building. It has very limited counter seating. There's a shelved wall for online orders. The staff are friendly. I got the Basic Bae-con burrito and a blueberry latte. The burrito is savory and filling. It came with a small cup of green sauce which was sweet. Overall it was tasty but not enough for the price. The blueberry latte was really good! The coffee wasn't too sweet or hot. I'd get it again. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Basic Bae-con - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Hellloo these are bomb ass burritos!!!!! They are pretty heavy on the cheese and runny egg yolk. I got the haus burritos and love the pickles in them, it kinda balances out the heaviness of the burrito. I ordered thru Uber Eats and it was still crunchy from the toasted tortillas. So good! read more

Service was awesome. The workers were very kind and helpful. The B.E.C with no potatoes was an average and basic burrito. The chile verde with braised pork was phenomenal! The potatoes really make a difference! So thick and crispy. The only reason why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the burritos had no structure. It was falling apart as I ate it and got really messy. I've had other burritos with way more filling and those kept their structure. Other than that I would definitely come back! read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - B.E.C (no potatoes) on top Chile Verde with Braised Pork (bottom) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Inside the Pasadena Hotel, at the corner facing Colorado and Mentor, bbad is raising the bar for breakfast burritos. While it's named Breakfast Burritos All Day, they're available until 2 pm. Chile Verde with Braised Pork: Inside the chewy flour tortilla, the creamy, fluffy, scrambled eggs and the crispy potatoes provide the breakfast in this burrito. The potato pavé squares are time intensive labors of love. (A pavé is a rectangular block of many thin layers of potato that looks like a tiny accordion.) Fried until golden brown, they add a wonderful crunch to the soft fillings. The braised pork contains a blend of pork shoulder and pork belly slowly roasted fruit six hours. There's great flavor and marbling from the shoulder and the belly makes it rich and juicy. The little tub of chile verde is sweet and delicious from the tomatillos and caramelized onions. One tub is not enough. The red salsa is also good. Dining Area: The tiny corner spot has a few seats along the back counter. The hotel also has a courtyard. Parking: The hotel provides 2 hour validation, but there's plenty of easy street parking. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Chile Verde with Braised Pork Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I think this could be one of the better breakfast burritos throughout LA but between staff and execution of the burrito, there were too many misses. I placed an ordered online maybe 10 minutes before arriving and it was ready a few minutes after I walked in. However, when I walked in and stood at the cashier, the two girls working did not acknowledge me, ask if I needed help, greet me, anything. They both seemed to be scrambling to hand off prior orders which I don't have a problem at all waiting for my turn, but it was pretty much one handing off the bag of food to the other then handing it to the customer. They both didn't need to do one person's job. Once they acknowledged me they had my order on the pick-up shelf. It's a hefty burrito and filled will. But for $17 it hardly had any cheese, and the bare minimum aioli or sour cream was at the last few bites of the burrito, not evenly dispersed. The bacon was super crunchy, the potatoes were very crispy, the eggs were a bit dry, and overall the flavor was solid. But the side salsa sucked. A few missed that would make me return to give them another chance and hope for better results. read more

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It was a little tricky to find. You can either wrap around the Pasadena Hotel to find the Bbad door, or walk through the lobby. The burritos themselves were just okay. They could have used a little more of a vinegary/citrusy punch as a sauce. The hot sauce leaned more towards the buffalo flavor, which was just not great. For the price, I do not think I'll be back. Though it is surprisingly hard to find breakfast burrito places offering these types of meat rather than the standard eggs/bacon/ham. read more

I went back and purchased the Pork Chile Verde burrito. It seems that the burrito had so much more flavor and the sauce is such a well balanced accompaniment. Staff were very friendly and the vibes are clean and fresh. I also took advantage of their new offering of the Pave side (fries). These are AMAZING! Unfortunately, I still think the cost is a bit pricey. ~$26 for a burrito and side of potatoes. I didn't get a drink. Overall, while this is not somewhere i will be going on a weekly, or even monthly, basis, I enjoyed the food and will return eventually. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Wait area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Thanks to Kristie Hang's IG reel for sharing this breakfast burrito spot! It's located inside the Pasadena Hotel, which is a beautiful building. Parking: You can park in the hotel parking structure (B1, B2, and 2nd level), then enter via elevator. There's metered/paid street parking along Colorado Blvd. Bbad has a street-level entrance as well. Food: I got the chile verde burrito $17, which has slow-cooked pork. It is on the salty side, especially as I got down to the end of the other side of the burrito. I chose to get scrambled eggs. The potato wedges inside were crispy! I highly recommend eating this while still hot otherwise the potato's will be soggy. They gave me 3 different sauces to try. None of them were spicy. The brown one was pretty good. Forks and knives and napkins are on the bench/counter. Limited indoor seating here, but you can take the food to the hotel lobby or courtyard. You can order via one of the two kiosks. On a weekday afternoon there was no line, but I did see that they had take out orders on their shelves. Credit card/touch pay only (via kiosk). Hotel has free WiFi. Hotel has bathroom. read more

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Bbad is pricey!!!! Some people love it, some people may think it is way too expensive. Ordered the following: 1. BEC $15 2 Bacon $17 The red sauce did not sit well with me. I was not a fan. The components are nice. The eggs are fluffy, the bacon is crunchy, and the potatoes are fried to a crisp. Interesting interpretation. The red sauce was not my cup of tea. It just was not the business. Maybe get it on the side or choose the green sauce. read more

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One of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. The Mushroom Chorizo was super flavorful with the most mindblowing potatoes inside. Apparently they are painstakingly made - carved up, stacked back together, baked and fried (or something like that). Just incredible. Employees there were super nice and friendly too. This place is attached to the Pasadena Hotel, which provides a nice lobby and courtyard to consume these amazing burritos. read more

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I was skeptical, my partner and I live in the neighborhood and had never gotten around to try this place. As a wannabe foodie with a PHD in Mexican food, I had to try this place out. This is the best burrito in Pasadena, and definitely top 3 in the Los Angeles area. Let's dissect the chile verde with braised pork: Tortilla: As a flour tortilla lover, I was impressed. The tortilla is delicious, soft, lightly chewy, with a buttery richness. They must have an abuelita making them in the back. Braised Pork: the pork was delicious, melt in your mouth tenderness, packed with many flavors. It had hints of sweetness. Potatoes Pave: this is the secret. When you first bite into the burrito you think you're crunching on chicharrones, but it's the potatoes. This brings the burrito to another level. You need to try these! The sauces: the sauces are not spicy but flavorful a little on the sweet side. Overall. A very solid burrito. You should try it. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Chile Verde with Braised Pork - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The establishment is located in a small area connected to the hotel, with no dine-in space (not that I was aware of anyways). The place was very clean and the cashier was super friendly. Essentially, this place serves elevated breakfast burritos. It's on the pricey side for a breakfast burrito, but totally worth it. The ingredients are cooked and flavored to perfection. Get the Chile Verde with Braised Pork. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Bbad is BAD! Terrible! We tried all three--chile verde, bacon and mushroom--and the three of us agreed we are never going back. The mystery reddish sauce in all three gave them all a weird taste and the side salsas had no spice. Sorry I don't get the hype. read more

Absolutely worth it! Been coming here since they opened and back when they served pork belly and over easy eggs. They've changed their menu a bit and it's still good. We've tried the Chile verde, baecon, and the mushroom chorizo burritos - all good with the mushroom being my favorite. I dream about their vegan horchata, sometimes I'll drive here just for their horchata. They are premium burritos and on the smaller side but the flavors and food quality makes it worth it. Employees are friendly and efficient, even when they are swamped. Street parking can be difficult but it's usually an easy walk. read more

I got the Chile Verde breakfast burrito. Overall it was kind of bland. The cashier recommended this one to me as their favorite so I had higher expectations. Pork tastes unseasoned and has a slight bitter after taste. Potatos are too crispy almost burnt so that adds to the bitterness. Not sure if I got the bottom scoop of potatoes but there were a few cubes but mostly small bits so it felt like I had crumbled potato chips inside which could've been really good if they were seasoned well. Positives: the scrambled eggs are fluffy and both salsas are really good. I just wish there was something to bring it all together without always needing to add salsa to get some flavor. For the price $17 the portion size was smaller than I expected. 6.5/10 read more

The chile verde braised pork is the way to go. The pork was tender and flavorful and the eggs were really fluffy. I have to mention the potatoes, because that was the most unique thing about this burrito. They were seasoned and crispy which gave the burrito some nice texture. I still have more breakfast burritos to try, but this is one of my favorites so far. read more

Just want to say I really didn't want to leave this review! I've been to Bbad a few times and the first two times didn't dissappoint! The reason I'm leaving this review is that my wife and I decided to grab some breakfast burritos for our friends a couple days before their wedidng as a breakfast treat. We swung by, picked up the burritos and headed over to the bride & grooms place. Once we got there we opened up the containers and started to chow down. Immediately we realized that all of our burritos had been so over salted we couldn't even finish them! Look I get that mistakes happen, but after my wife and I both attempted to contact them via email, instagram and a voice mail with no response I was pretty frustrated. We spent $100 on inedible burritos with no attempt at making things right. This is mostly a signal flare for them that they need to up their customer service game. Here's hoping they try to make things right! I really would love for them to flourish but currently I can't recommend them. read more

The influencers got me girl! So let's start on a positive note. The service was good. However, $40 bucks for 2 bland breakfast burritos in this economy is wild. I ordered the Chile Verde and the bacon breakfast burrito. If your favorite flavor is grease, then potatoes pave will satisfy your hunger. And the caucasity to call the the braised pork "Chile Verde" without an inkling of chile verde flavor. Also, the bacon was just crumbled up and placed haphazardly in the burrito. Shouldn't it be scrambled into the egg for a more uniform bite and flavor experience...maybe. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Chile verde on the left. Bacon burrito on the right. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

We heard so much about this place on social media that we had to try it out. Be aware that LA offers A LOT of great breakfast burritos. There is a lot of competition out there. That being said, we've tried many breakfast burritos and Bbad is ok in my book. That may seem harsh but it's the truth. If it wasn't for the atmosphere and hotel where you can eat it, this would have been a 3-star for the burrito itself. We got the Chile Verde and Basic Bae con. As you can see from the pictures, really not too exciting in terms on ingredients and flavors. I do like the way the potatoes are made like thin sheets and then fried. Other than that, the sauce on the Basic Bae Con was unexpected especially with a basic breakfast burrito. What I will say is the ambiance of eating inside the hotel lobby or outside patio made up for the cost of each burrito; by today's standards is pretty high for eggs, tortillas, potatoes and meat. Ambiance 10/10 Service 9/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Bathrooms (hotel) 10/10 Food 8.5/10 Value 8/10 Will I Return? Maybe read more

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Very good breakfast burrito. Top 5 maybe. The pork chili verde specifically. Price is pretty high though. Super fast service. Located inside a nice hotel. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Chile Verde with Braised Pork - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

First things first, the burrito was delicious. I got the pork chile verde burrito and it was one of the best burritos I've had. This means burritos, not just breakfast burritos. The side sauce also was magical as it added a sweet umami flavor to what was already banging. The main problem was.... The size of the burrito. Paying 19 dollars (after tax), I thought it would be at least filling. I would guess an average person could put two down. I don't know who would pay close to 40 dollars for two burritos tho. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Pork chile verde breakfast burritos Chile Verde with Braised Pork - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Was expecting to be underwhelmed honestly. Burrito was delicious, perfect size and execution with flavors and textures. Solid brew coffee to go with it as well. A couple suggestions to improve the experience would be a couple tables outside or seating area to wait for your takeout order. Prices are kind of high too. Standing around is pretty awkward. Overall, would go again. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Chile Verde with Braised Pork was damn good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I think this is a genius play to serve breakfast burritos all day. I love a good burrito and can eat eggs for all three meals of the day. I had seen so many articles raving about this place and was really waiting for an opportunity to try it. It is within a hotel and street parking is quite simple, plus the hotel allows you to enjoy the lobby or courtyard while you wait for your food if you are getting take out. The meats are slow cooked and the potato cubes are impossibly crispy. The eggs are smooth and creamy. It just screams high quality and cheffy food. I really liked the salsa verde. Next time I will check if there is a spicier option as it was a little mild for me given the rich food. It would be nice to cut it with a spicy or salsa. Service was wonderful, especially since I got there minutes before closing. I tried the vegan horchata which personally for me was way too sweet but it is nice to have it as an option. I would love to go back and try more as well as try some of their specials. read more

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We got the green verde pork burrito! Split half with my boyfriend and it was very filling. You also get two sauces, green verde and a hot sauce. It is a bit pricey for a breakfast burrito but good to try. Service was decently quick, waiting and eating area is pretty small though. read more

Saw and heard lots of raving reviews about bbad so we thought we'd stop by and try it this weekend. We got the pork burrito to share and thought that it was just okay. I think it's a solid burrito but there was nothing too special to it. I usually prefer things a little more bland than my fiancée and he said it was a little too salty. I would prefer if they added avocado or something just to make it taste a little lighter. Even the sauce it came with felt a little heavy for us. Unfortunately it doesn't beat my favorite breakfast burrito over at wake & late Service was 5/5 though the girls were friendly and our food came out really quick after ordering! read more

I liked it. Came in early. Small simple interior. A back wall bench with a few stools for seating. I got the chili verde with braised pork. So good! I'd say it meets the hype. The pork is so crispy and crunchy. The green salsa has a nice flavor but it's very mild. Might have to ask for red next time. And maybe I'm just a fatty but I wish the portion were bigger. I'd come back to try more though. Service was good. Friendly staff. There's street parking or a structure around the block on Mentor Ave. read more

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Bbad stands for Breakfast burritos all day, a food outlet situated next to the Pasadena Hotel and Pool, in Pasadena. You can enter from outside or through the hotel (like I did). Hotel Parking after validation came to $5 (nice large parking spaces). This eatery has recently got a lot of buzz after the Jenn Harris write up in the LA Times. I had to go. it is a small food counter, with a limited menu and a few dining chairs to eat in. The bonus here is that you can pick up your burrito and go to the small but impressive hotel lobby or the elegant courtyard to eat. I got the Basic Bae-con Burrito. Composed of potatoes pavé, housemade hot sauce, chipotle aioli, sour cream, cheese & three eggs (scrambled in my case, or over-easy, is the alternative) on a flour tortilla. I suppose I came here with high expectations because of the LA Times review. The tortilla was elastic, chewy and perfectly prepared. The scrambled eggs were fluffy, but with no egg taste. Hardly any bacon. The potatoes are touted to be special, in prep and construction. In my burrito, they lacked the crispness or the density to create an impact. I had only two fractured cubes that were gummy and unevenly distributed to one corner of the hand held. Taken as a whole, the burrito was tasty, had a good soft bite, satisfying flavor and went down easy. I hope I did not come here when the star chef was off for the day. read more

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Love the potato Pave, burrito was huge and love the new renovations, looks so clean. Large selection of drinks and was easy to order ahead.

My new favorite espresso tonic. I've tried a lot of espresso tonics but this one is my new go-to. The chile verde burrito is delicious too. So worth it. Worth both the calories and the price. The outside patio is so nice. Nice relaxing vibe. The service was great. Very helpful people working the counter. They gave me great recommendations and were really kind and inviting. My first time in was perfect. So much so that i brought my fiancé with me the following weekend. Got the same thing again and it was just as good as the first time. My fiancé enjoyed it very much too. Check this place out. Wont disappoint. read more

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day - Espresso Tonic + Chile Verde Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I came to Bbad during my lunch break. At first, I couldn't find it while walking on Colorado Blvd. I looked and looked. Finally, I saw a door opening to the right of Pasadena Hotel. As I got closer, it was Bbad. Yay, I found it! Bbad is nestled within the Pasadena Hotel. There is an entrance from the inside of the hotel and from the outside street as well. It's a small shop with some bar stool seating. They are a cashless facility... card only! They specialize in breakfast burritos all day long which is great. Their menu is small, but mighty with good choices. I got their mushroom churizo (vegan) recommended by the friendly lady staff who took my order and an iced horchata. Wait time was decent. Burrito was delish and worth every penny! Good amount of eggs and mushroom. Sauce was plentiful. I was slightly disappointed about my drink though... I forgot to ask for no ice. I asked the lady to remove the ice. After she removed the ice, the drink was almost half gone. That's just ridiculous IMHO. The lady staff did not offer to remake the drink for me. I just let it be. Anyway, I had to ask for water since I only got a few sips from my horchata drink. Their water machine broke or something so I had to get water from the Pasadena Hotel lobby. My overall dining experience was just okay. However, I'll be back to try their other breakfast burritos. I'll pass on their drinks though. read more

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Chile Verde with Braised Pork 5/5 Basic Bae-Con 5/5 Horchata 5/5 Espresso Tonic 3/5 Overall 4.5/5 Definitely an amazing breakfast burrito! Solid size with excellent flavor and texture makes for a burrito I'll come back for over and over again. The Chile Verde with Braised Pork has pork belly and shoulder slowly cooke and roasted for over 5 hours, tomatillo chile verde salsa, potatoes pavé and eggs. The Basic Bae-con basically an elevated bacon breakfast burrito - it also has the potatoes pavé, housemade hot sauce and chipotle aioli, with sour cream, cheese and eggs. The potatoes pavé are the best potatoes I've had in a breakfast burrito. They layer thinly sliced potatoes and then fry them to a savory crisp. These potatoes are what make a BBAD burrito special! They make only a few burritos but they make them damn well. Can't wait to come back! Parking is sparse! Came early on a Sunday morning and didn't have an issue, but can see it being more difficult at other (busier) times. read more

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