This is only our 2nd time in the area so had to revisit them again as it was very good…read more Nice inside, but really loud as it was completely full of people. Great & friendly service and she kept coming back to get us more water & coffee or ask if we needed anything. Plus the staff was on top of taking used things away. Prices are great, but got a senior discount too! Coffee was good. I got a glass of milk and it truly was icy cold and good! My wife ordered a grapefruit mimosa and it's nice they give you a glass of juice with a split of champagne to mix. My wife and I got the eggs Benedict and cheese blintzes and split both. Both SO good! Hard to find places that serve blintzes, but you'll never find them this big and over the top good! Served with sour cream and a cup of strawberry sauce with chunks of strawberries in it!

Last few times I've been to this place it's been a disappointment, maybe because I've sat at the…read morecounter. You can see food being prepared and it's not the most sanitary place. First off too many non kitchen people touch your food with their bare hands...and not necessarily just my food, but everyone's food, there should be one designated person to run food, not people coming from the dining room and just touching food with their bare hands Had the steak and eggs for dinner, it was ok, eggs not cooked as I asked, but the surprise was a long hair in my food, that I didn't really make a big deal about, because I don't think this place will change their methods...I let the waiter know... The counter isn't a good option, because you can see and hear everything, and that kitchen talks a lot of inappropriate things. Especially the lady. And at one point she was leaning on the counter picking her ears, I did mention it to my waiter. Because I was hoping she wasn't going to be the one cooking my food. The service was great, nice young man that's very pleasant. But I think the worse was the sourdough bread, very very low quality white bread basically...$30 (with tip) should be decent. I won't be back for a long time...

First time going for breakfast and loved it! Staff was super…read morenice. Food: I ordered the country fried steak breakfast, it was delicious. We sat at the counter and Sunday cartoons were playing, it made the space feel comfy.

I'll be nice and give it a three, but PSA - we walked in and walked out before even sitting down…read more It's dark and depressing. On a Saturday morning at 930 there was practically no one in there. They still have Covid plastic partitions everywhere. There was what appeared to be a dirty diaper under the table we were going to sit at. Most of the vinyl booths are held together with some kind of vinyl tape. Nope. We love old school diners - not this one. Going to try Shakers instead.

Sad to see that everything and everyone has changed. I took my teen for a bit of nostalgia as I…read morewent there religiously after school and it lacked in every area you could think of. A couple of women and the cashier chatted while we waited 5-10 minutes for them to tell us over here and point at a menu. We made it easy and simple but the food lacked big time and I for sure won't be going there again.

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.

This place is a gem and the service is always friendly. Feels like a tiny mom & pop diner with…read moreincredible breakfast & lunch options. (I mean what kind of place offers alongside a slice of toast or english muffins, provides a unique an alternate option for HOMEMADE BANANA BREAD?) Its always fresh and the best - you can even purchase an entire loaf of banana bread at checkout! We always visit on the weekends, and there's usually a short wait but it moves quickly. Its small, busy, and quaint (no frills) - but hearty breakfast that feels like home.

Cute little brunch spot in Pasadena with an older homey feel to it. I've come here for lunch twice…read morenow and both times the service was quick and the food came out pretty fast. Prices also seem pretty reasonable. My first time here I ordered the Corned Beef Hash with house potatoes and chili. It also came with two eggs and their famous banana bread. The corned beef hash was decent and very filling, but it was a little salty for me and I would've liked more crispy bits. The famous banana bread was decent too, but a little dry. My second time here I got the Machaca Egg Scramble, which came with tortillas. It was good, but I felt like it could've used a little more flavor or some salsa to go with it. Overall, I feel like the food here is decent but nothing really stood out to me. It's a solid spot to grab brunch with reasonable prices and quick service. I'd come back if someone suggested it, but probably not somewhere I'd personally seek out.

I was in the area and wanted a great breakfast. Nicks is the spot. The food, service and location…read moreis ideal. Old-school diner. If you're looking for a great diner Nicks is your spot.

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.

If you are on Huntington Drive and speeding along you will miss it. That would be a shame as this…read moreis a quaint and charming restaurant. Lots of history here and little know fact that several films or tv series were filmed here You get a sense of the history of this place and if the walls could talk one can imagine the stories it would tell Lots of choices in the menu and it evokes a combo feel of a locale diner and non pretentious neighborhood restaurant. I found the food good with several options in the breakfast menu as well as a wide variety of lunch offerings. Yes the burgers and fries as well as great salads. Staff were amazing and attentive. There is a large private room which is called the Elvis Room. There you have 6 booths as well as a long table in the middle. This is a fantastic place to hold a private party or a group meeting If you're in the area. Not a bad stop

Came for Saturday brunch. We had (1) Salmon and Eggs (2) Chicken Alfredo and (3) Fried Chicken and…read moreWaffles. (1) Salmon and Eggs were served with potatoes and toast. I ordered hash browns which was nicely seasoned. The server also offered Potatoes O'Brien. I asked for my eggs over easy. It was served over hard. The white bread was lightly toasted, just the way I like it. (2) The chicken alfredo was creamy and served with garlic bread. (3) Large waffle size served with a small plate of fried chicken. Pace of brunch was leisurely. It is a diner style restaurant.

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!!

I used to like this place , I mean service is no longer a priority…read more The hash browns tasted like they had been sitting there since early morning . The eggs were good, the bacon was cooked (no crisp) it was ok. It's a diner that isn't so great It was ok No real ambience Just disappointed Ps when the server asked if everything was okay I responded with it is soso He simply walked away as if it made no difference. SMH

The Food is amazing. Especially their Rubarb( I hope I spell it right) Pie. And everyone there is…read morereally calm and polite.

For Father's Day, I wanted to have an old fashioned burger and a nice dessert so we traveled out to…read morePasadena to try this local institution. I'm so glad we did because we had a wonderful time. Right off the bat, however, I want to point out that this is a cash only establishment. Yes, they do have an ATM inside, but if you want to avoid what I'm assuming is a crazy service fee, bring plenty of cash with you because this place isn't the cheapest meal in town. It's not expensive, but it's not cheap. Also, there is very limited parking so just be ready to park on the street a bit away and walking in. The location itself is small. Narrow and deep. They squeeze in as many tables as they can around the walls while having a long countertop that runs the length of the kitchen. But, with all that said, and with them trying to cram in as many people as possible, it didn't feel too cramped. Only time we really felt the high density was when one of my kids needed to use the restroom and we had to find somewhere to stand and wait for it to become available. Outside of the front of the restaurant, there really is no space to just stand around. The food itself is wonderful. The burgers are no nonsense. They're not trying to be anything other than just a classic diner burger and fries. And that's exactly what I want from a place like this. Nothing is made for Instagram or to chase a trend. This place knows what they're good at because they've been doing it for decades and they don't stray from that. It's a total 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' mentality here and it's better off for it. My son got the chili and demolished it. I was worried he wouldn't like it, but it was anything but the case. I haven't seen him eat chili that fast in a long time. The dessert was good, but probably my least favorite part of the whole meal. I think I just wanted something different than what I ordered. I got the peach crumble and, while tasty, it just didn't scratch the pie itch I wanted. It was the perfect blend of soft and crispy. The crumble was good, but I think I wanted more of it. I'm being picky here, but I think it just slightly missed the mark. I really enjoyed my brunch at Pie N Burger. It was a wonderful outing. From the friendly staff to the classic food. It was just nice. And I absolutely look forward to coming back. Again and again.

What more could you want than some perfect diner fare?…read more This place is our ultimate go-to when we want the comfort of good breakfast food, incredibly friendly staff, and a place hidden away from the bustle and hurry that is Los Angeles. I especially liked the fact that the last time we were there, they were showing Shrek on the television mounted on the wall.

Not the best customer service Burnt ugly pancakes…read moreDelivered the wrong order Parking was bad Not so clean

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.

We came here wanting a shake and they were out of ice cream .. it was still day light , so we were…read morevery disappointed. The kid who took and gave the order this day wasn't at his most attentive as we asked for it a specific way, noted on the receipt.. but he was eager to have the cook remake it. That was good but it slowed down the time it took to get my friends food. Later while eating, an off the clock employee came in, kinda rowdy and went behind the counter basically to the cook. I wasn't a fan of that as I didn't see him wash hands but I did see him touch things at the cooking station .. There are restrooms and it was just my party inside.. but I don't think I'd be back to this location PS : I ordered my food from the Ramen spot next door : SUPER DELICIOUS