Had some time to kill and found this place on a copliot suggestion where to have a breakfast…read moreburrito so I decided to take a chance. It's an '80s vibe diner style with comfy booths. They were pretty busy at 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday but did not wait for a seat. Ordered the $17 burrito and was expecting something to be handheld but they do it ranchera style with red sauce and cheese topped all around it and on the sides and I'm glad they did because it was delicious. Well worth it; I eat burritos half this size for the same price in downtown LA. Ordered a side of hash browns they were solid as well. Only gripe would be that there wasn't much bacon or sausage in it (comes with both but needs more of both.) Melaniya served me proper. This was a great start we'll definitely be back to try the waffles always a gamble finding a crisp one, but they claim it so we will find out soon enough. It's a bit stuffy inside and loud as hell strange for a diner to be this loud but just saying. Still for what I ate it's an easy table pounder five star. Huge parking lot in the back that oddly had more cars than customers.

I was just passing through the area on my way to Denny's. When I realized we were next to Shakers,…read morewe decided to try it out. As soon as we got there, the parking lot was packed. That's a sign of a great restaurant. When we went in, the servers were welcoming and it was packed on a Friday morning. We waited a few minutes before getting to our table and our server Gabby was the sweetest. She suggested the omelette (I forgot what specific type) and I'm so glad I took her suggestion. My food was awesome, a lot better than I was expecting. At first, I thought my portion was a little small, but I couldn't even finish my plate! The food is filling, flavorful, and everything was perfect. The positive ambience is a reflection of the quality service, food, and overall perspective of this restaurant. I thought it was so beautiful to see a bunch of elderly people coming for a morning mimosa, having coffee, reading, newspapers, and just mingling with each other. It gave me something to look forward to when I get older. I got a little sad when I seen a few elderly people alone. But when I realized maybe they go to Shakers because this is where their community is, I really felt the love. Go check it out, see what I'm talking about. I promise you won't regret it.

Love the old school Route 66 vibes. Pasadena staple…read more However I think it's over priced for what it is. I got a short stack of pancakes with weak coffee and paid $25 with tip. The pancakes were just ok, I prefer Denny's pancakes to be honest.

Only order the Mexican-themed dishes. Didn't want anything spicy first thing in the morning, so…read moreordered what I thought would be a solid, simple, delicious option for any well-regarded diner: biscuits and gravy. Friend, now I know what food is like in prison. The gravy was a bland, featureless runny liquid (no, even runnier than you're thinking), devoid of any seasoning whatsoever. I legitimately believe they dug a pan that used to have gravy in it out of the dirty dishes, swished some water around in it and poured it on my plate. The "biscuits" were hardly any better, lacking any hint of butter or flake, instead seeming like someone stirred up some Bisquick and threw it on the flattop grill. This meal was an insult and a punishment, and as part of a $70 check it felt like I was being personally invited to a fistfight by the dumpster. Alas, I had somewhere else to be. And somewhere else, anywhere else, is what I'll choose next time when breakfast is due. For reference, biscuits and gravy should include round, buttery, flaky biscuits using dough that was rolled out, cut, and baked. Gravy in this context is a richer, creamier milk gravy with substance, at minimum seasoned with fresh cracked pepper and perhaps some paprika. Offering a sausage gravy wouldn't hurt either. Or don't offer biscuits and gravy at all if you don't know what the f**k you're doing.

the service was good and i was satisfied with the service and the quality of the foodread more

The fact that they likely profit from towing cars from their lot after 3pm. Yes there are signs,…read morestill doesn't make it right. $500 plus to get our car back. Wouldn't eat here. Ever.

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.

People told me about this place long time ago and I don't know why i haven't tried it…read moreService is just like any other diner, not the greatest not the worst Ambience is just perfect and casual Food is amazing it taste simple but with a lots of flavor, definitely going back again and have more

Came here on Sunday morning for some classic diner breakfast. The wait time when we got there was…read morearound 20-30 minutes, which wasn't too bad. The staff there was hustling and moving non stop but were very friendly and accomodating. Nick's has a great classic diner ambiance. We got seated inside which was all bar seating. The lively atmosphere inside makes you feel like you're part of the kitchen, which I liked. They also had all these great vintage photos, art and merch hanging on their walls which really added some personality. They also have outside seating and tables that face spring street and the side of LA historic park. Now on to the food. We ordered the Eggs and Steak with a side of hashbrowns and toast, 1st Street Omelette with a side of hash browns and a biscuit, a grilled blueberry muffin and some coffee. Everything was pretty good, especially that grilled muffin. Also, make sure you ask for some house made blueberry jam for your toast or biscuit. You're welcome. They also have some great hot sauces to choose from. The only complaint we had was that the steak was over seasoned with salt that we had to scrape off the top. Other than that, the food was delicious, comforting, and hit the spot. We would definitely come back to try more of their popular menu items.

My wife and I and take our nephew with us took little trip to San Marino to get a restaurant,we…read morehaven't been to many years is called the Colonial Kitchen on Huntington Dr in San Marino. I remember the best thing about the restaurant is breakfast especially their fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning and company with hearty breakfast. This was a perfect sunny day come to Colonial Kitchen we notice right away thre park lots was almost but there's way to find parking but found one right away. The restaurant looks the same since it have been in the same location for many years. We step in the restaurant and stepping back in time many items like the booth seats,tables and lunch counter is well being take off and preserving the original look. We got seated right away then the waitress hand us the menu then we started to look at it. Then have a good breakfast selection and other items on the menu. Then my wife started order, she order the fish n chips she shared it with our nephew because he's very picky. I decided to order the Titan breakfast come with two eggsl,two sausge, two pieces of bacon and your of potatoes I pick the O,brien potatoes and come your choice of toast and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. The staff at the Colonial Kitchen are very nice and friendly and very organized and making everything a well oiled machine. The waiter brought our meal to our table my wife fish n chips looks delicious and my Titan breakfast was big including the two stack of buttermilk pancakes combine that's a hugh breakfast for a very hungry Titan. I really enjoy the Titan breakfast the meal was right for me I enjoy everything especially the Buttermilk Pancakes they good and also potatoes they very good full of flavor. My wife and our nephew enjoy thier fish n chips they finish the plate. Overall we enjoy our breakfast at Colonial Kitchen we need to come back try different items in their menu.

I've driven by this place dozens of times and, for some reason, imagined them having great fried…read morechicken. So, today, I stopped in and ordered their fried chicken a la carte ($13 before tip). The server gave me a table setting as I told him I was going to eat there. After about 20 minutes, my order was brought to me in a plastic bag. The server looked at me, confused, asking "actually did you want to eat it here?" I told him 'yes' but - considering I had groceries in the car that I should probably get home - paid and thanked him. I wanted to have a "fresh" bite (as opposed to after the 20min drive home) so I popped the container open and was surprised at how small the chicken pieces were. The order was to come with a breast and a thigh but they were nearly identically-sized as the wings. RE: that first bite - it was not good; the flavor I detected that bummed-me-out tasted like slightly-spoiled buttermilk. Also, the distribution of the batter was very sparse on these chickens. On the drive home, I started entertaining the idea that when the server saw these mealy pieces, he became too embarrassed to present them to me on a plate (the reason why I got it in a knotted plastic bag?). Anyway, speculation aside: I don't think I'd go back - which is a bummer as the interior was super-cute and the employees were very friendly.

wow ended up here late-ish after a show at Healing Center of…read morethe Universe brother and husband split super nachos carne asada guacamole nachos omg i only had a few bites cuz they snarfed it down so fast but it was DELICIOUS FRESH TASTY didn't match the signage covering up the windows we were pleasantly surprised!! people going to live music down the street should know about this place!!

Small Diner in Pasadena. Finally writing a review, been here a few times and thought it's time…read more Came for lunch. Burger special 12 bucks ( cheeseburger, fries, drink). You order at the counter and they bring it to you. All the tables are numbered. Not all the tables were clean (fyi) yet the restrooms were very clean. Sat down and service was great. Server brought out condiments along with food and was kind and polite. Burger was spot on. The fries were crispy and very tasty. Give them a try

I recently came back here and in regards to the layout, not much has change…read more The prices though... I got the "Big Ben" combo, and with tip, I was looking at around $40. So why the 4-stars instead of the 3 I gave them nearly a decade ago? Because that burger was freakin' good! $40 good? Probably not. And their fries were pretty bad. But man... It's been a couple of days and I'm still thinking about that damn thing. PS: It seems like they're hit-or-miss, so I guess proceed at your own risk. I must've just gotten lucky that day.

We LOVE Pie N Burger! Why didn't we discover this sooner?…read more We have been frequent visitors of the Pasadena area when we visit F&F, but it's feeling like a second home. Pie N Burger has always been one of the places on my list. When we were taking a walk, I purposely took a detour here. It's a no-frills diner spot that has been around since 1963 - it is what it is. **This is a cash only restaurant. They have an on-site ATM that will charge you fees. I recommend getting cash at your bank ATM before stopping by. We were trying to divvy up what we could order with what we had on us until we discovered the ATM. We ordered shareables, so we started with an one of the egg breakfasts combos, and added a side of pancakes and a lemon merengue pie to go. What stood out is the jams/preserves were house made, as well as their salsa. The salsa has a kick but it is good. I couldn't say anything bad about what we ate because it was SO good. I am craving on going back for the preserves and pancakes. I know we'll have to go back for the burgers for out next visit. We sat at the counter but our waitress was above average/excellent service. It's so nice to be somewhere so welcoming and local.

portions are huge, 1 serving is enough for 2 people! workers are nice and respectful. its a small…read morerestaurant but pretty chill

Amazing green chilaquiles with very modest portions…read more Casual diner vibes with awesome staff. They also have another location (Nick's Cafe) in Dogtown which is equally great.

We had a very positive experience with front of house. We came here during the Handel's grand…read moreopening weekend so it was obviously busier than usual. However, the restaurant was still only half full the entire time we were there. Food came out very slow but the service staff was very apologetic and provided above and beyond service to make up for the slow service! It was greatly appreciated! Kitchen staff dropped the ball on multiple fronts tonight but I still have them 4 stars, here's why. I ordered a double smokey burger. This took the longest to arrive, probably 20-25 mins after ordering. It's suppose to come with BBQ ranch sauce but when I bit into the burger, I didn't taste any sweetness as expected of BBQ sauce. Took a second and confirmed, yup no sauce was included. I got in line and waited patiently for the cashier to ask for the sauce. She was very apologetic again and quickly brought a helping of the BBQ ranch sauce to our table. With the sauce this burger is perfection!!! The bacon was perfectly crispy! I mean like crispy chips without being hard. The patty was still piping hot even after we ate half way thru!! Buns were nicely toasted. The rocket, well according to the receipt we ordered the original although we had asked for the rocket. Guess we'll just have to go back another day to try that secret sauce! The original burger comes with mustard, relish, and pickles. Overall I loved it but I think there was too much mustard that made the burger eat very acidic, too acidic for me. Still a banger! Tots were delicious!! With grilled onions added really elevated the dish!!! The kitchen originally forgot the grilled onions (which was an extra $1.19) service staff again was very apologetic and brought the grilled onions on a separate plate after. We got a chocolate chip cookie on the house too make up for the inconveniences tonight. If I wasn't going to Handel's right after I would've opted for a complimentary shake instead. The cookie is more under baked, tasted like cookie dough but had an unpleasant taste. I took two nibbles and left the rest. I love the ambience! This place is nostalgic for us adults who grew up in the 90's!! No more chicken strips, instead they now offer chicken wings and chicken sandwiches! Fountain drinks self service with Pepsi products. There's also brewed tea available. I ran into a kitchen staff when I went to the restroom and found out that the other kitchen cook had actually burned her face somehow today. I don't know if it was earlier or while we were there but that could explain why the heavy delays with our food. They just weren't prepared to accommodate the higher foot traffic with Handel's grand opening. I'm rooting for them!! Excellent front of house service and excellent quality food!! Just chill and enjoy the vibes while you wait for your food.

OMG! Is all I can say!!!…read more I did some research to find this place because I wanted to share the experience with my nephew and the quality of food, well let me tell you this... I have never walked into a place and not only was the cook in the dining area on his phone and the cashier sleeping on the counter with what I can only assume her boy/girlfriend. They finally acknowledged us and 5-10 min food was ready? And guess who served us lol ? I can't make this stuff up!!! The boy/girlfriend brought us our food lol doesn't even work here just hanging out. I would shut this place down especially after receiving cold food and under cooked,very sad that we still have to pay for high gas to get here and on top get Sh*% service and food in a place that use to be an amazing experience.