Gram Café & Pancakes is Japanese food, and it is great. I have never had these type of Japanese…read morepancakes before. They are really like a souffle. They are much taller and thicker than an American pancakes. They are wonderful. They also have a lunch menu and have great bowls. Their service is just the best. They are nice and will explain to you all you need to know about the menu. It is somewhat large so let them help you. I know they want you to be happy. The prices are fair and there is plenty of parking. The area is also very nice to walk, there are other places near and you will like it. It is great neighborhood. We love their Premium Takes 30 mins (Weekend might take up to 60 mins) Now it takes Takes 30 mins (Weekend might take up to 60 mins) so be ready for that. It is strawberry mascarpone crème anglaise garnished with fresh strawberries topped with signature 2-stacks of Premium strawberry pancake. We also love their Geso Fry Fried squid legs served with spicy mayo. It is so tasty. They also have bowls. You will love their coffee. Have fun.

I've never had Japanese souffle pancakes before so when I saw this place nearby, I figured that I…read morewould try it out. We came in around 9:30am and were seated right away. Not even 30 minutes later the whole place was packed. I ordered the Benedict Pancakes ($22) and the seasonal Biscuit souffle pancakes ($18). I also tried the Tonkatsu Curry ($16). For a drink I got the pot of Peach Momo Tea ($6). My benedict pancakes came out first. The souffle pancakes and the tonkatsu curry came out at the same time 30 minutes later. The benedicts weren't bad, but I probably wouldn't get them again. The yolk was solid and not runny and the pancakes were just normal flat pancakes, and they were kind of dry. The tonkotsu and the Japanese pancakes were way better. Both were very flavorful and nice and hot. For the tea pots you also get refills, so we got a lot to drink with that. For a two-person table, it was definitely too small to hold everything that we ordered. Luckily by the time the curry and the pancakes came out I was already finished with my benedict pancakes and was able to give it to them to clear out to make room for the other dishes. Service was good, the wait for the food was long but they were still attentive enough to get us what we needed. Once you get your food they try to get you out as quickly as possible since the longer it went the longer the wait outside was for a table. Overall it was a nice breakfast/brunch experience. It is a bit pricey, but some dishes are better than others. I would come back either for the Japanese pancakes or the curry. The tea was great too. I would probably skip the eggs benedict next time though.

*** Still cash only ***…read more It is crazy that Huge Tree Pastry continues to be one of the very few options for Taiwanese breakfast in the SGV (San Gabriel Valley) area other than Yi Mei and Yung Ho Cafe. [Parking]: Easy and free strip mall parking on a Sunday morning. [Ordering]: Most customers come here for takeout despite this restaurant having dine-in tables. Our party ordered takeout in person and waited approximately 15 minutes. The lady cashier (owner?) was a bit intense but efficient. She spoke both fluent English and Mandarin. [Menu]: Stick with Yelp's top highlighted items - Salty Fan Tuan (Stuffed Sticky Rice Roll), Pan Fried Green Onion Pancake, Sweet Soybean Milk, and Radish Cake. For Salty Fan Tuan, I highly recommend maxing out all add-ons including paying extra for purple rice, egg, and pickles (Taiwanese pickled mustard greens). The same goes for pan-fried green onion pancake and adding egg. For an authentic Taiwanese breakfast experience, order Taiwanese donut (you tiao) and baked sesame bread, but expect a somewhat boring flavor profile if you decide to order either Taiwanese donut (you tiao) or baked sesame bread. *** Hot Sweet Soybean Milk (16 oz small - $2.95): Somehow the drink tasted more like unsweetened soybean milk. It was piping hot so our party had to wait 30+ minutes before drinking it. Salty Fan Tuan ($5.50 + Purple Rice $0.45 + Add Eggs & Pickles aka Taiwanese pickled mustard greens $2.00): Excellent salty fan tuan and very satisfying. Pan Fried Green Onion Pancake ($5.50 + Add Eggs $2): A savory pancake and I enjoyed this order. Ham & radish pastry ($2.25): It was cold and tasted alright - not an item I would recommend. *** Still a solid 3.5-star on food after more than a decade since my last review. It is no famous Fuhang Soy Milk from Taipei, but this is the next best experience you will get for Taiwanese breakfast given the limited Taiwanese breakfast options in Southern California.

CASH ONLY Why Huge…read moreTree Pastry? - Quick to-go Taiwanese breakfast items - Craving Fan Tuan or Baked Sesame bread items - FRESH soy milk too! FOOD 4/5 - Sweet Soy Bean Milk hot or cold in a bowl w/spoon = Love it and the portion is huge - Taiwanese donut (You Tiao) = cant go wrong with this - Baked sesame bread w/egg = Flakey and delish - Fan Tuan w/egg - should have added pickles = DELISH Note: Added purple rice for the Fan Tuan, it's a heavy hearty meal SERVICE 4/5 Despite the claims of horrible service it was the opposite. The entire staff was friendly, prompt and attentive. The young lady at the front even offered to see how much food we had left to grab the appropriate to-go plates PARKING & AMBIENCE 4/5 Will be tight when peak hours exist. The staff was quick on clearing tables, wiping down the table and even seats.

I think this place is under rated! The food is phenomenal! From excellent freshness to their…read moredisplay of plating, I will say, outstanding. There is usually a wait, you'll need to put your name on the guest list upon arrival, however, be sure you guys look at the menu, because you'll be ordering as soon as you enter. Food comes out pretty fast so fasten your seat belt and get ready for a ride of flavor town! Cinnamon French toast - crunch like it sounds, delicious and really resembles the cereal as well as a churro texture Cowboy burger - what can I say, a burger from the west, big juicy patty, bacon and egg topped with their delicious sauce, perfectly paired. Boiled pork omelette - you'll need a big appetite for this one. Don't be fooled by its size, it's more food than one can probably eat alone. Big flavor, pork was seasoned well and bbq sauce was a nice touch in the eggs. Potatoes were also on point! House French toast - almost as good as the cinnamon French toast, it has the crunch, flavor and doesn't require any syrup, already sweet as it is! Chicken sandwich - juicy, tangy, not spicy for me (got a level 2 of 4, I think) but if you like flavor, it has it all. The mini spice kick and the mixture of the egg yolk that just fills your mouth with fun! Will surely come back. Their seating is limited so be sure to have that reservation guest list ready as soon as you arrive. The inside is big, yet with the amount of people who visits this place , no wonder it's hard to get a chair! Kudos !

3.7 stars but will grant a 4…read more 4/16/26 I heard the Ube French Toast here is a MUST try here, we sure did and it's Hubby Approved. Cute airy atmosphere, friendly service, good food! The set up: you order up front, pay, take a number & find yourself a table & food will be delivered to you. Easy peasy! Hubby ordered the Classic Benedict & of course I ordered the star of the show- Ube French Toast (Ube condensed milk & coconut flakes on the side). Additionally, I ordered a side of grilled chicken. Alexis, the order taker brought our dishes separately & Hubby cannot wait so he dug right in before mine arrived. I know it's not intentional, but I noticed that bigger table (6 patrons) had arrived after we did and they received their food very shortly and all at the same time. Not digging that. In any case, my food finally came & the anticipation was tingly. It's the best part, the toasts were crispy crunchy on the outside & moist on the inside-- so good! Well balanced sweetness, I had control over how much ube condensed milk was poured- that's a plus. Hubby didn't like the muffin of his eggs Benedict because he said it was "tough & stale" but the potatoes & eggs were good. We finished off the French toast in a heartbeat. Background music was too loud for our taste (and ears) to enjoy brunch, the aesthetics were on point. Parking is very tricky, so glad we found one a block away (free city parking structure). It's worth returning for the one French toast.

Bar Food 10/10 it's an Asian fusion type. We ordered the chicken nachos this time. They have happy…read morehours on Saturdays Service 10/10 friendly and fast Ambiance 10/10 especially for game days. It's a sports bar as well.

Nice looking clean restaurant and bar inside the Courtyard Marriott hotel. It's pretty much basic…read morebar food with decent drinks. It was a good place to lounge with friends and chat, with boardgames to play. The chicken wings and pepperoni flatbread was OK. Come during happy hour between 4-6pm!

Such a cute place and hidden gem in South Pasadena! We came for their high tea and it was so much…read morefun! Delicious fruits, pastries, deviled eggs, sandwiches, madeleines, and scones! So much food that we had boxes of leftovers! We also got to take a tour of the rooms and they were so adorably decorated! Will definitely be recommending this place to out of town guests who visit!

The review is for the afternoon tea at the Arroyo Vista Inn. We were celebrating a birthday. We…read morehad English Breakfast and Peach Oolong teas. The teas were hot and good. Started with a platter of tasty deviled eggs. The tier consisted of assorted berries, plate of desserts and a tier of sandwiches (smoked salmon, curry chicken and cucumber sandwiches) also a basket of scones and madeleines. An extra treat was Red Rocks Toffee. Plenty of food. We were able to have some treats to go. A very narrow driveway up to the Inn. Parking was available.

Shoutout to Evan! He made us feel very comfortable and treated us like family. Excellent server and…read morea great photographer! The food was amazing and the views were beautiful.

I went with a friend we had the server Evans I believe was super nice well mannered. The food was…read moregreat I got recommended by Evans a Prime Hanger Steak it was sooo yummy the server definitely recommend the best choice of steak. It was also my first time trying steak 10/10. We got seated outside such a pretty view to see while enjoying a yummy dinner. It was my birthday I enjoyed my day and had a yummy meal thanks to the server Evans!

This place is a 5 across the board. Great food, amazing service, cool aesthetic, and the music…read moreplaylist was A-1! Chilaquiles were so good. Crispy chips with a perfectly cooked egg on top served with just the right amount of salsa. The presentation was spot on too. Looked just as good as it tastes. The breakfast burrito was loaded with flavor. Every bite was better than the last. It will definitely fill you up. The coffee was amazing. They really put a lot of intention behind each ingredient used for their latte's. One of, if not, the best coffee + breakfast in Pasadena.

Horrible food Service bad!…read more Sassy men Only thing that was nice was the exit! Food had no flavor at all! I would think it would since a Hispanic man was making it Que paso ? Con la comida se te pasó la mano

The place is nice. I ordered the banana nut pancakes. My daughter had the French toast with…read moreblueberries. Both meals were great. The syrup they serve is amazing. The staff was kind and helpful with food choices. Drinks were good too!

This is different than my usual reviews, as I'd much rather elevate businesses and support their…read moregrowth rather than point out the negatives. But this one deserves a bit more detail for the 3 stars. We came here at my husband's cravings for eggs Benedict for his birthday brunch. It was a Saturday around 1PM. There were crowds, but it didn't feel overwhelmingly busy. I will say they seemed well staffed, which made service feel prompt and welcomed. Everyone in the team appeared friendly. The person who made our lattes also made an effort to clarify our order (lattes with Oatmilk with cream foam - which u know can be confusing. I'm giving up whole milk for the fats and lactose, but a little bit of cream won't hurt). We chose Mari Vees over other nearby spots mainly because of the style and ambiance, which truly delivered... beautiful, modern, and inviting on Yelp. We ordered the iced Spanish latte, iced matcha latte, classic eggs Benedict, and chilaquiles with beef. As soon as the plates landed on our table, before we even had a chance to taste anything, a well-dressed gentleman (who seemed more senior than the rest of the staff) came over and asked how everything was. We felt compelled to give the automatic "everything is good." To be fair, the flavors did hit the spot. The lattes were yummy (and shoutout to the cute aesthetics), the chilaquiles were perfectly savory, and the sauce on the eggs Benedict was rich and creamy. However, the reason this lands at 3 stars is the eggs Benedict itself. The poached eggs were overcooked. Poached eggs should be runny and creamy, not firm. We brought this up to our server, Jeremiah, but he responded that it was "poached hard." I was confused... was that intentional? I checked the menu again (good thing I take pictures), and it simply says "poached eggs." Later, when we were paying, the same gentleman returned, who I inquired and learned goes by the name, Victor. This time, he didn't ask about our experience, but I knew I had to say something. I shared praise along with a lighthearted and humorous question about the overcooked eggs. He admitted they should be runny and said "we should have told them"... BUT WE DID! I debated addressing it in person versus sharing here on Yelp. Unfortunately, it felt like the team wasn't equipped to properly handle feedback. Instead of acknowledging the issue, we felt dismissed and gaslighted. I still gave a 18% tip (our total was $60+) , slight lower than our usual 20%... but I know everyone works hard in there. Overall, it had the potential to be a great experience, but the mishap left a sour note and pretty much ruined our afternoon. Not sure we'll be back.

Met up with a friend for lunch at Aloha Food Factory on Tuesday 4/28 before our Costco run. It has…read morebeen a while since my last visit and this was my friend's first time there. We were both happy with our meals. I ordered the Breakfast Plate with teriyaki chicken and eggs over-medium ($14.92 after taxes) served over a bed of rice. The chicken was flavorful, tender and drizzled with a slightly sweet teriyaki sauce. Delicious and something I could see ordering again. This was a very generous portion, so I had enough left over to take home for another meal. My friend ordered the Lunch Plate with teriyaki chicken and char shu (about $20 after taxes), served over a bed of rice with some vegetables and a side of macaroni salad. The char shu had good flavor, but he thought it was a bit dry and could have been more tender. Portion was sufficient for him to have some to take home as well. Glad to support local family-owned restaurants & businesses. I would give my visit 5 stars for the food and the service. Originally wanted to have the katsu chicken, but was not available. Guessing their fryer was not working since all fried items were not available. Will have to return sometime for the katsu chicken and some other menu items.

I'm visiting my good friend in Alhambra and he took me to Aloha Food Factory…read more We tried the beef short ribs, loco moco, and garlic shrimp plate, and honestly everything hit. The short ribs were rich, savory, and was pretty tender. The loco moco was pure comfort food with that gravy over rice, and the shrimp had a ton of garlic. All dishes were large in portion size. Sides were on point too, especially the mac salad and veggies. I'm a bit disappointed with the staff. We just did not get a warm Aloha welcome. If you're in the SGV and craving Hawaiian plate, this spot is worth a stop.

Highly Likely is a solid place for brunch/lunch and is in our monthly rotation. I love their…read moreoutdoor patio and all the options they have on the menu. There is something for everyone! I have been coming here for a couple years and really enjoy my experience every time. The staff is always warm and attentive. Some of my favorites are: Kyoto Bowl Spicy Chicken Bodega Sando Mediterranean Eggs Chilaquiles Will be back for more!

i can't eat the farro chop salad every week. hearty, savory and slightly sweet. perfection…read moreespecially when paired with the warm gigante beans. so nourishing and delish. they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. large patio! full bar. service is generally on point. highly recommend highly likely!