Customer service: Fantastic Drinks + Desserts: very…read moreflavorful and awesome! Sandwiches: delicate and the bread was so soft! I saw an Instagram Reel and had a friend that lives in the area who has never been. So, we both went. Everything was so good.

Had it all, drinks, food and desert. Headed there on a Sunday afternoon around 1 and it was not too…read morecrowded. Paid street parking available but free on Sundays. We ordered their house egg Sando sandwich, mango matcha and their ube latte. The egg sandwich was flavorful with a good amount of filling and packaged nicely. The mango matcha was tasty, a good balance of both flavors. The ube latte surprisingly was not that sweet. To us it was just ok. They also had different types of cakes in a can but we will have to try those another time. Space was pretty clean and bright. About four tables plus barstools along one side provided a good amount of seating. Staff were friendly and food and drinks came out in a timely manner.

A DREAM shop. Unassuming, piccolino mio--but don't be fooled. Behind that modest exterior lies a…read morewonderland of the most delightful, high-quality ingredients, specialty goods, and handmade fresh pasta sold by the pound like it's no big deal. And a personal breakthrough: I used to schlep all the way to Larchmont Cheese & Wine or Bay Cities before beach days for a proper sandwich. Not anymore. I have sandwich geniuses living right down the street. The bread? Exceptional. The cheeses? Dangerous. The meats? I may never recover. And then there's the lemon Italian ice. My daughter and I have been here three times in the last week, shamelessly returning like two neighborhood raccoons with excellent taste. It is the perfect antidote to a scorching Altadena afternoon. This place is an absolute gem. Go for the pasta, stay for the sandwich, leave with three things you didn't know you needed and a strong desire to become Italian.

The sandwiches were awful. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea but they're overpriced and taste major…read moremeh. Service was great and the girl at the counter was lovely but the price of everything was way too steep and it didn't deliver at all. We ordered the mortadella and the artichoke. We didn't even finish our sandwiches. Ended up going to a different restaurant for food.

The. Sandwich. It's so simple and so delicious!…read moreThere is also a vegetarian version, that uses artichoke hearts. The Italian market is the best. Great bread, pasta, olive oil, meats, cheese and more! Small but very curated. And you gotta love Ross, the Italian owner. He is always there. And you can always ask him for recommendations. So happy this place is in my neighborhood.

First time here. I had to come try it It's what you want…read moremeats cheese Gabagool fogetta bout it This is a great spot to get a good Italian sandwich Not too much just perfect

10/10 local gem! We…read moretried the iced cookie butter with oat milk and the iced nutty pistachio latte--both were so good. For food, we ordered the breakfast tacos with chorizo and the breakfast sandwich. The chorizo was delicious and had such great flavor. You should've seen my boyfriend's face when he took the first bite of the sandwich! The girl who took our order, with curly black hair, was so welcoming and pleasant. As a Mexican woman, I can honestly say this place has that true Latin food flavor without overdoing the decor or trying to oversell the culture. The atmosphere is cute, open, and filled with natural light, with sweet touches like real flowers as centerpieces. Without exaggerating, this is our favorite local breakfast and coffee spot. We definitely have to come back for lunch!

The person taking our order couldn't have cared less. Honestly, the entire staff looked like they…read morehad collectively lost a bet and the prize was working brunch. Then came the "huevos rancheros." For $18, I received two eggs, two half-baked tortillas, and enough green salsa to qualify as protected wetlands. No beans. No rice. No garnish. Just eggs floating in a swamp of salsa. When I asked if the dish was supposed to come with beans, they looked at me like I was the one who didn't know what huevos rancheros was. A quick Google search--or simply living in Los Angeles for the last 25 years--will tell you they're wrong. Huevos rancheros traditionally comes with beans. If you're going to reinvent a classic, at least mention it on the menu. Between the indifferent service and the world's saddest $18 breakfast, I left feeling completely ripped off. I won't be back.

This place rocks!!!! Amazing sandwich wraps. Good ambiance, diner vibes, in a hipster neighborhood…read more Can't wait to try other food here. Staff was awesome. Friendly and laid-back

Went here for the bacon egg and cheese on a biscuit and it was good, pretty standard. No real…read morecomplaints, but no way to customize it, at least not when I went. They do have ketchup, just couldn't put it inside the sandwich for me, only on the side. Take that with a grain of salt though since I'm recently from NY and used to my salt, pepper, ketchup on everything, so that's just my personal preference talking. Parking is either the Highland Park public lot or street parking. Indoor seating was decent, more than I expected for a place like this. Overall okay sandwich, just know it comes as is, no inside additions, ketchup on the side only.

Right off of Huntington and I drove by it twice and had to circle back, park and walk. I was able…read moreto find it and it's a cute little spot. Once you walk in you can smell the sausage roll and meat pies being made fresh! They have a general menu of what flavors they have for the day or week not sure. I got the cha gio sausage roll, it's huge and comes with chili oil dipping sauce. So good and goes really well with it. Basically a big eggroll stuffing wrapped in a puff pastry. They do ask if you like them to warm it up for you in case you are eating it on the spot. I said no and took it home to put in the air fryer. I can't wait to go back and try other things they have. Service is really nice and quick.

My Lady & I were in Pasadena on Saturday and thought we would try this place…read more The food was okay, but the high price and the very small portions were a total turnoff. We actually went and got a sandwich at another restaurant as the portions we received would not satisfy a toddler. Also, my lady asked if there was a restroom and was told unnecessarily rudely that "No, for employees only!" Ok, this is not an unusual situation for small establishments, but no need to be so rude about it. This was a one and done experience for us.

I want to thank Henry for reaching out to me after reading about our experience. Nothing says…read morecustomer service like going out of your way to make it right for your customers and Henry did just that. We went back today and the food was delicious. This time my husband got the Granada which was recommended to us by Henry and I got my usual Legendary. Both sandwiches were packed with meat/ chicken and on top of that they both came out hot and ready to devour. The bread was succulent and a good amount of mayo and ketchup was added. All in all this is the experience we had been wanting to have and I'm so glad we went back. Thank you to Henry, again, for going out of his way to make us feel welcomed and well attended. He was happy to have us back and we felt very appreciated as customers. Can't wait to come back and try other sandwiches!

I've been to Monty's twice now. First time was a great experience. I believe the owner was there…read moreand he seemed very passionate about the menu and ingredients they used. However, I went for a second time yesterday and was deeply disappointed. The owner wasn't there and instead a younger girl took my order and prepared the food. Everything seemed well and fine until I got home, opened my patty melt and found not 1 but 2 long hairs in my sandwich! They were clearly her hairs since she was the only one who handled my food. I went back and returned everything. I didn't see a hair in my other sandwich but couldn't even eat it without thinking what could be in each bite. The same girl was there when I returned and a young guy. I spoke with the guy and he gave me a refund right away and apologized. The girl who had made my food was maybe 5 feet away and couldn't even turn around to look at me or apologize. Very disappointing since the owner seemed like a nice guy who probably works extremely hard to build and maintain his business, only to have it ruined by some employee who couldn't even care enough to take 5 sec to put on a hair net. Shame on her.

Such a gem of a place in Pasadena if you're in the mood for Peruvian food or just good food in…read moregeneral. Situated in the corner of California and Lake, parking can be quite difficult especially at lunch or dinner hours. Plan accordingly because it can get quite busy around prime dining hours. They specialize in pollo la brasa, Peruvian roast chicken and it's truly delicious. You have the choice of 1/4, 1/2 and whole chicken meals which comes with 2 sides. There are also family meals for larger parties as well. Indoor seating is on the smaller side so it does get filled fast. Inside they also sell Peruvian snacks and drinks, has a small market type of feel. Plenty of outdoor seating as well. Chicken is super flavorful, juicy and delicious. Do get extra sauces because it is delicious. I like the yellow more than the green. Green has a good spice as well. Plantains, sweet potato fries are my favorite sides so far. Can't want to come back to try some more of the menu.

3.6 stars Another…read moreone of my bookmarked restaurants tried! I know absolutely nothing about Peruvian food and think this restaurant is a very good gateway restaurant for people like me because who isn't familiar with chicken, salads, and fries, right? We got the Whole Chicken w/ 2 sides ($30). The chicken was juicy and tender. Spice and taste-wise, I don't know if there is any spice that make me think, "oh this is Peruvian rostisserie chicken!". It's just like any other rotisserie chicken. For the sides, we got cole slaw and sweet potato fries. Sweet potato fries were stellar! The cole slaw was bland and watery, but it actually went well with the well-seasoned chicken. And the good news is the food comes out within 3-5 minutes after paying and grabbing utensils. There were a some minor inconveniences that I just couldn't not notice. Parking is free, but it is limited to about 6-8 spots. I had to park a couple blocks down. There are plenty of seating, but the place gets packed. There was a line out the door, which is great for business, but the AC just wasn't cooling the restaurant enough because the door is wide open. I was sweating the whole time I was eating, which is kinda gross to me. The beverage fridge was far from the register and I think some people do get confused as to whether the beverages are free. The guy at the counter was also taking phone calls after every customer's order. Again, great for business, but it definitely slows the line down. Overall, I think the food is good, but everything else just makes it too uncomfortable on hot days.