Im not a breakfast food person, but I dream of going back…read more The place is small, but gorgeous. French salon meets art museum, along with classical music, good food and attentive service. I absolutely loved this place.

There is a specific, frantic alchemy to a dining room at capacity, yet Russell's navigates the…read moremorning rush with the practiced grace of a veteran stagehand. Despite the sidewalk swell of hungry patrons, our party was swept into a booth with a speed that felt less like luck and more like a well-oiled logistical triumph. The aesthetic is a love letter to the mid-century diner: a curated "old school" charm that avoids the trap of kitsch, opting instead for a warm, lived-in nostalgia. It is the kind of room that feels as though it has been buffering the neighborhood's hangovers and triumphs for decades. The Service: A Masterclass in Restraint Our server possessed that rare, intuitive sense of timing--the "attentive ghost" who appears exactly as a coffee cup hits empty but vanishes before the conversation loses its momentum. In an era where "helicopter hospitality" can feel suffocating, the staff here maintains a refreshing brevity. We arrived with a picky eater. My toddler, will not eat if it's isn't familiar. So luckily the kitchen didn't falter, pivoting seamlessly to a bowl of jewel-toned strawberries that bought the table ten minutes of blissful silence. Enough time to scarf down my pancake. Delicate bacon and perfectly scrambled eggs. Russell's doesn't need to reinvent the breakfast wheel; it simply polishes it until it shines. It is a reliable anchor in a sea of over-conceptualized brunches. One doesn't merely eat here; one joins a rhythm. I'll be back for an encore.

Came back again and ordered some of my favorites plus a few new things. I always go for the…read moreNorwegian Benedict and it did not disappoint. The smoked salmon was perfect, the egg was super runny just how I like it, and the potatoes were the perfect portion--crispy and flavorful. The salad on the side was also really refreshing and balanced everything out well. We also tried the smoked salmon omelette, and I would say this one was a bit underwhelming. It wasn't bad, but I expected more flavor. It ended up being my least favorite dish out of everything we ordered. For dessert, we got the toffee banana crepe with ube ice cream and wow... this was definitely the highlight. So good and we finished the whole thing. I would honestly come back just for this. The outdoor seating was really nice today not too hot, not too cold and there's plenty of space inside as well. You order at the front, and the cashiers were super friendly and checked in on us during our meal. Overall, a really nice spot. I'll definitely be back!

Food: 5/5 Order the Nashville spicy chicken sandwich with side salad and potatoes. Three chicken…read morewas cooked so good. Not over or undercooked, just perfect. Right amount of spicy and seasoning. The buns were stellar. Also had the crunchy french toast UBE. Not overly sweet which was great. The crunch was nice too! Service: 4/5 Quick service, nice staff. Ambiance: 5/5 Nice location, plenty of parking in structure. Outdoor and indoor seating available.

This place is delicious! They have a full vegan menu with lots of gluten-free options included! I…read morehadn't had gluten-free pancakes in so long and boy was my craving satisfied! Yum! Please note that this is probably the busiest breakfast spot in Pasadena, so arrive earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon if you're trying to get in sooner. What's really helpful is if you join the 'Yelp wait list' to see where you stand in line. The staff is exceptionally friendly. You will not be disappointed by this place!

Stopped by Millie's Cafe and overall had a solid experience. The portions are definitely on the…read morebigger side, which is always a plus, though the food itself was just okay. We ordered the country fried steak and the chicken & waffles benedict--the benedict was pretty decent and satisfying, but the country fried steak was a bit bland and could've used more flavor. The Blueberry Oat Matcha wasn't overly sweet, which I really liked--it had a nice balance. Service was great--our servers were attentive and helpful throughout. Just a heads up, it gets packed pretty quickly, so I'd recommend going early. I'd come back to try their chilaquiles next time.

The bacon brekkie was 20/10. I think this was the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. I have…read morecome back multiple times for it, I think about it all the time lol. I have had the iced and hot vanilla latte here and I don't the coffee here.. so I basically only come here for the sandwich now.

I really wish that I liked Copa Vida more, but the coffee has always just been okay. The flavors…read moreare not very powerful and the portions are small. There is a lot of seating and it is near a large public parking facility. It does seem like a lot of people come here to study and work, so it can get very loud and crowded! Staff are usually too busy to chat, but they are happy to answer any questions about the menu.

Good food. Very big portion size. We got the tuna salad and american breakfast. Waiter was friendlyread more

This was our first time here. Food looks great on pictures and presentation was decent. Food was…read moreokay, staff seemed rushed and made some mistakes with our order. Some miscommunications made the visit unpleasant so we won't be back. If you like places like Millie's (which we now prefer), try this place and see if it works for you.

Genuinely, the first American restaurant I've LOVED. But, you need to get the right dishes. To keep…read moreit short, I'm okay with coughing up my money and time to eat here. Ambiance is wonderful! My favorite out of all the locations is....Nick's South Lake !!! The interior has low lighting and the bathroom smells great. The staff set the vibes and work in a professional manner. I LOVE: Cha Cha Rigatoni California Salad Bistro Salad Bistro Plate Soup of the day Butter Cake(REALLY SWEET) ENJOYYY!!

This is a place we visit often because the food is always great, and once again, everything we…read moreordered tasted delicious. Unfortunately, the service during this visit was disappointing. Our server didn't seem to take our order accurately. The side dish we ordered at the beginning never came out. We had to ask three times before we finally received butter. We also requested ranch instead of blue cheese dressing due to a dietary preference, but it still came out as blue cheese, so we had to ask again. After our meal, we ordered a pizza to go for my husband, but it was brought out as dine-in instead, and we had to correct it again. I understand that mistakes can happen, but if it's hard to remember everything, it would really help to write things down. The food is consistently good, so I hope the service can improve to match.

Had a great time eating out with friends--the ambiance was lovely and the food was really good…read more Service was a bit slow, because it was Sunday, but overall still a solid 8/10 experience.

Voilà! Je viens de…read moredécouvrir un petit resto français vraiment charmant à Pasadena... et honnêtement, j'y pense encore. Tu sais, il y a plein de restos français en Californie, mais celui-là est différent. Plus intime, plus sincère. On était une table de huit, et à un moment donné, le proprio est venu nous saluer. Un geste tout simple, mais tellement chaleureux et élégant. Ce genre d'accueil, ça ne s'oublie pas. Les serveurs et l'hôte sont tout aussi charmants, super accueillants, attentionnés, avec une belle énergie. Il nous a raconté qu'il est arrivé de France après le secondaire, puis qu'il a ouvert cet endroit après ses études. Il y a quelque chose de discrètement admirable là-dedans. Et maintenant, ils pensent déjà à s'agrandir... peut-être deux autres adresses à Atwater Village. Très bien. Le menu est plutôt style déjeuner/brunch--léger, bien portionné, rien de trop. Mais l'ambiance... c'est vraiment là que ça brille. Douce, cozy, pleine de charme. Les œuvres aux murs viennent de France, et ça donne une vraie âme à l'endroit, ça se ressent. Je dois dire que c'est assez rare que je ressente une ambiance aussi chaleureuse dans un resto français. On se sent accueilli, un peu comme chez quelqu'un. Pour huit personnes, environ 300 $, c'est vraiment raisonnable pour une expérience comme ça. Si tu passes dans le coin, ça vaut vraiment la peine d'y arrêter. Bravo Oh La La... à bientôt

"Prepared every morning" but NOT "cooked to order" as your staff repeatedly mentioned that they…read morecould not remove the ham as everything is "pre-assembled." Leaving no option for the customer to make changes... thus NOT cooked to order As I mentioned in my review, the coffee was NOT fulfilled as requested because your staff ran out of an ingredient for the coffee and didn't bother to tell us. I don't know what "candy" you're on about... Here's some constructive criticism - I recommend you take your time and read reviews carefully My review is not inaccurate because it is based off MY experience and to me it SEEMED that the food was not fresh if your staff can't assemble bread, cheese, ham, and an egg on the fly.

We stopped by based on prior reviews. Corner cafe on Union street. Parking just down the street…read more A chalk board greets you and as we walked in smiles and "welcome" were had. We grabbed a corner table inside though there is a lovely outdoor seating area. You order at the counter and wait for your food. Several teas offered along with quiches, crepes, croissants and salads. I got their salmon spinach quiche and hubby had the ham and cheese in a croissant. Not gonna lie was worried about a fishy flavor but my first bite was savory, buttery and delicious. Bravo! Hubby tore into his croissant and I never got a bite. It's ok. Loved my quiche. My salad had a tad too much acid (vinegar heavy) so I'd work that for the future. Truly a gem of a place.

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

Excellent prices, delicious no frills food and fast service, you cannot go wrong here. The Reyn has…read morebeen a staple in Pasadena for decades there's plenty of parking behind the restaurant. They are known for their banana bread which you can sub for any toast order but more importantly for good value. This beloved spot can have over an hour wait on the weekends so come early! The hash browns are crispy and the t-bone is well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Their pancakes are amazing as well, not buttermilk and not doughy just yum! This spot is nothing flashy just a traditional diner full of locals and food served with love.

The food was amazingly delicious…read more Wife and I came to try the brunch as wife has been wanting to come. The appetizer we opted to get bone marrow. Let me tell you, this place has beautiful selection of bone marrows. The bone marrow was fatty, buttery, and melts in your mouth with the sliced baguette. I would recommend getting the rendang omelet. The rendang packed inside omelet crossed my mind as weird initially as I am more used to eating it with rice. But the flavor profile worked and loved every minute of it. Park in the raymond parking structure nearby, easy parking.

DO NOT DINE HERE! One of the worst restaurants in Pasadena…read more Their food is subpar, especially if you get it to go. I ordered takeout through an app and they forced me to pay gratuity through the app, as they lock the option to remove gratuity. Then when I went to pick it up to pay, there was additional gratuity on the check that was separate for what's in the app. And then the app had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to add additional gratuity. I reached out to the owner and he ignored my concern. During my interaction, the host was kind but could not do anything about it. She asked the manager who did not come out of the back to interact with me. I was told that I needed to pay both gratuities, in app and in store. So at the end, I ended up paying 30% tip. If I didn't have a family at home waiting for their meal, I would have just left. I will never return to this place, and I would not recommend that you go either. It's so easy to just pay and not pay attention to the itemized receipt. This place is a total scam.