Stopped by on Saturday, 11/23/24 for the first time during lunch! Please make a reservation prior to arrival as this place gets busy - can choose either indoor seating or outdoor. Ordered the following: - 3 bottomless mimosa (specialty) = $22 per mimosa ($66 total) / FREE REFILLS - UNLIMITED ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS FROM 11AM - 3PM! - 1 fried potatoes = $5 - 2 short rib tacos = $18 per entree ($36 total) - 1 braised short ribs chilaquilles = $19 SUBTOTAL = $126 TAX = $12.91 TIP = $10 OVERALL TOTAL = $148.91 The bottomless mimosas special is totally worth it. There are tons of flavors to try out as well: pomegranate, strawberry, strawberry lemonade, mango, strawberry coconut, french, peach, rasberry, cherry, cranberry, pineapple, lychee, apple. Overall, a great way to catch up with friends, family and loved ones. Fantastic atmosphere and good vibes only. My friends and I were wearing our UCLA & USC gear for the game, and it was a vibe. read more

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Amazing location in an awesome neighborhood and great spot in Pasadena. We came here for a friends birthday. There were seven of us and the staff was quick with setting up more tables and seats to accommodate us. The server came and took our drink order first. When drinks came around he missed one. When food was ordered it came out in a timely manner. Thereafter, we didnt get checked on nor serviced anymore. I stood up to ask a host to get our server and decided to ultimately to just leave. There was a neat band outside playing good tunes. Experience could have been way better read more

Great ambiance and friendly service. Food was bland for the most part, but the onion rings and drinks were enjoyable. I'd return for the drinks and the overall atmosphere. read more

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We were really disappointed with our experience at Edwin Mills by Equator. We had reservations, but when we arrived we waited a long time at the host stand while multiple employees walked past without acknowledging us. When we stepped inside to ask, we were tersely told to go back outside with a snarky comment about "didn't we see the sign?" Food took a long time to come out, and when it did, the portions were tiny and overpriced. Service throughout the meal felt aloof. We asked if they did anything for birthdays and were told they offer cheesecake but when they brought two slices for our two birthday guests, they actually charged us for them. Overall, not recommended. read more

Customer service was very attentive and the food was very good and hot. They made my fav drink which is sometimes hard to find on the west coast......my Black & Tan. I was so happy I drank 2 and watch the Bears beat Greenbay Packers.....best night ever. Then the music performance was spectacular and had everyone inside and outside dancing. Loved when he did Prince songs also. read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - Black & Tan! - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Found this gem walking through Old Town Pasadena. Talented live jazz attracted us in for a couple drinks and late night appetizers. Ordered Fried Pickles which were tasty- a little salty, but wonderful with the Braised Pork Belly. Beautiful patio with cozy ambience and attentive service. read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - Talented live jazz z Ordered Fried Pickles and the Braised Pork Belly. - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

My beloved 1st date place! In a very cozy alley in heart of old town Pasadena! Hard to rate them! Great service and live music on weekends but not very good food! So i would suggest to go there for a drink or two and enjoy live music( please tip the band, they are so underrated! read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - Inside - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Bianca took really good care of us! Amazing customer service. Checked on us often and made great recommendations! read more

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Sweet live jazz in the alley. Solid appetizers and cocktail happy hour. Great Black-n-Blue burger! We sat outside, but the inside looks cool. Definitely give it a try. read more

I attended a 25th wedding anniversary here last night. Great food, amazing ambience with live music and friendly staff! The live music is played outside on the front patio which is a great idea so you can hear the music but it isn't so loud inside the restaurant that you can't have a decent conversation. Looking forward to coming back sometime soon. read more

Came here on a Tuesday for their amazing happy hour. How can you go wrong with $3 marinis which various different flavors. I had their onion rings as well and they were pretty tasty. Small place but I do like the ambiance! Highly recommend this place. read more

Style and vintage look inside ! Very good food and has great taste! Stop by and visit their place the service is really nice and the location is great. read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Always loved this place . 5 star review was long over due. Food is amazing, drinks are as good . Music and a band I think on weekends. My wife and I enjoy this place a lot. read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - Amazing - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We went to this place based on a recommendation that they have good jazz. In my opinion, the Jazz music was the best part, but the dining experience was ok. Since it was a nice evening, the jazz was outside so that is where we wanted to sit. Little did we know that we would be sitting in an ally where cars are driving through and it smelled of sewer. The service was decent and all the servers and hosts were nice. The food came out pretty quickly. I loved the potato skins. But some of the food, like the Mac and cheese, came out cold, so we had to send it back. Parking wasn't too bad, there is a lot not far and it was only $1.00 to park. If we ever come back, we will likely sit inside as you can still hear the jazz from inside the restaurant. read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - Front of the restaurant where the ally is - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The burger supposedly had blue cheese but I couldn't really taste any... just tasted like a regular burger. The patty was pretty juicy though. The brussel sprouts were good but a little too burnt. Strawberry mimosa was decent and not too sweet. Restaurant had a nice, cozy vibe with string lights and a live jazz band during dinner. read more

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This place is an all-around great find, tucked away down an awesome little side street in Old Town Pasadena. The wine list and spirit menu are truly exceptional, with a thoughtful and impressive selection. The food is consistently delicious, especially for meat lovers--it is definitely a meat eater's heaven. There are not too many options for vegans or vegetarians, but their fries are really good if you need a simple snack. There is often live music, which adds to the fun, laid-back atmosphere, and they have some great happy hour deals too. The staff is super friendly, and the venue has both indoor and outdoor seating, making it easy to find the perfect spot to relax. The space itself feels really original and was clearly created with a lot of love and care. Whether you are coming by for drinks, a meal, or just to enjoy the music, it is definitely worth a visit. read more

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The ambiance and decor was to die for! The outside seating area with music was delightful, and our server was attentive and funny. read more

Great service!! The food was delicious. Our server Bianca was very attentive & super generous! read more

$3 martinis on Tuesdays! I tried the mac & cheese and ribeye, both were pretty good. The restaurant has a dark, moody ambiance. Service was great, with our server checking in frequently. I had the strawberry and watermelon martinis and preferred the strawberry. It was nice that they have live performances. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Parking is in a nearby paid structure or street. read more

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I've been here a couple of times for happy hour and will continue to come back. Located in one of the alleys of Oldtown Pasadena with either metered street parking or parking lots. So far I've noticed that it's a 50/50 chance on whether it'll be busy or not in the evening. Some nights they also have live entertainment. Pretty chill, low-key restaurant to enjoy good company. The service has been good the times that we've come here. We've tried a few things here and I keep coming back to the same dishes - spicy calamari (my favorite), loaded potato skins, crispy Brussel sprouts, and bleu wings. I don't recommend the cranberry baked brie. See you again next time, Edwin Mills! read more

Came here on a Saturday night they had live music, it seemed like a great spot. So disappointed by the food. Ordered fries & breaded jalapeno for apps, food came out room temp. It's like they had been sitting in the back the cheese in the jalapeno wasn't even runny or melted. For the main I got fried rice, the rice was hot so I felt things might turn around but the meat in the fried rice was cold. I do not understand how this place has high ratings. On the bright side the service was good. read more

Great food and wonderful service! Bianca, our server, sweet and very kind, was awesome and made sure our mimosas were topped off and kept coming! She even got treats for our dogs! Outside seating was nice and heaters are available. Would definitely go again!! read more

Edwin Mills has been on my list of places to try for a bit and i'm happy I got a chance to head there on one of my infamous trips to Old Town Pasadena. The food and service were terrific. I'm a huge fan of customer service and the waitress here was super sweet. Pro tip for myself. There is seating outside and across from the restaurant, but still part of the restaurant (if that makes sense) and i would have loved to snag one of those coveted outdoor seats nearby the band (I went there for their nightly jazz - she a jazz fan) but thats for weirdos like me who like to be fully immersed in jazz music. Super cute spot! When i find myself in Pasadena again (and im there pretty often) I'll happily add Edwin Mills to my running list of little places I can visit for music and a drinky drink. read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - Great Braised Pork Belly - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Such a great atmosphere, Perfect balance between social and comfort! The food was amazing. I got the braised short ribs chilaquiles and they were so rich and tender. Definitely recommend for a place to catch up with friends or just in the mood for great food. Shout out to Bianca for being so sweet and great service. read more

We had a wonderful brunch experience! The Mimosas are the e best price around, and all of the flavors were absolutely delicious! Our waitress Bianca recommended the French flavor and that was our favorite! She was kind, quick, and very knowledgeable about the menu items! This is a new favorite spot for us and is highly recommend it! The j you EdwinMills for a great time! read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - Food and mimosas - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

On the weekdays there are different happy hour for different items on the menu. This is a great spot to relax and enjoy the night. The drinks are well made and some nights, they would have live music outside. The servers are friendly and don't rush you to leave. We would come for a drink and dessert after our dinner. read more

Very good food delicious yummy , perfect atmosphere specially outdoor with light live music , definitely good place to spend chill saturday nights with hubby read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - Sour whiskey and pineapple coconut cocktail - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I love this place. The vibe is always on point. The drinks are phenomenal and creative. The service is always top notch. Came here the other night to show some friends and was so excited to see love music doing vintage Christmas songs. The band and singer were great. Fit the mood of the place with all the pictures everywhere. We sat at the bar and ordered yummy drinks. They were able to modify no simple syrup in the drinks and switch the alcohol which I loved. We got the tamarind drink and the espresso martinis. Both were so yummy. That tamarind drink has my heart it's so good. I did switch from vodka to tequila and it was amazing. The presentation was a 10 out of 10. Highly recommend this drink. The bartender even told us some ghosts stories he has experienced there as it is known to be haunted. So spooky but so cool. Definitely stop by this place you'll have a great time. read more

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Wow. Where do I begin? A friend of mine recommended this brunch location because the food was great and they had bottomless mimosas with several juice options . I got Cajun grilled chicken, paired with broccoli and house potatoes. Another friend got a chicken sandwich with fries. We all got bottomless mimosas. They do have a rule tho, if you get bottomless mimosas, it's mandatory that you order an entree, which isn't a problem! They are located in an alley near Burke Williams ! Sooo keep that in mind , nice spa day followed up with a great meal and champagne. Our server was amazing and she was very attentive. I will 100% return to Pasadena , just to eat. read more

Service was lovely!!! Food and cocktails were lack luster... Lola fairy berry was like watered down raspberry lemonade. The brunch food was really nothing special. Had such high hopes with all of the phenomenal reviews. My 3 stars is generous. read more

The drinks here are terrible. They use too many syrups and not enough fresh ingredients. At least that's how the drinks tasted. Service was even worse. There was three bartenders, yet they just chose too stand around and stare into the abyss. Waited 10 minutes to get a round. Decided to check out. Didn't matter. That 10 turned into 20 waiting for someone to talk to us. They took our glasses but not our order. Don't come here. It's trash. I'd put zero stars if I could. read more

The food was amazing , the service was 100/10 and the ambiance is to die for ! But over all Bianca is the waitress to have ! Beyond nice, super attentive, very detailed and well mannered ! But I may add beautiful as can be! Will definitely come back just for her and her service ! read more

Came to Edwin Mills yesterday with my girls for a little gift exchange. We were greeted and sat immediately by the hostess/server. I asked for lattes and she told me I could go across the street. Thats a little weird a customer shouldn't have to leave to go across the street for a latter of they want one, but the restaurant doesn't serve them. That's okay! So we ordered house coffee instead. It was okay, not very strong, but they had no none dairy creamer options. If we wanted a non dairy creamer option we had to go across the street. The food was okay too, I ordered the All that Protein option, and had my steak medium - but it was like overly well done. Hard like a brick bro. The fries were really good and you can't really mess up eggs. We had to keep asking for water and coffee refills which was annoying. Especially because the place was not packed. I think the worst part was them kicking us out because we met our 2-hour seating limit (didn't know that was a thing) - we didn't have bottomless brunch sooooo....anywho the restaurant was not packed again and NO ONE was waiting for our table so unsure why we were kicked out. Nonetheless the food was mid. read more

Let me start with the positives. Excellent live music on the patio, which can be enjoyed with any outdoor seating. Great jazz band featuring David. Really enjoyed the band. The food was quite good. My wife had a burger and I had the Shepherd's Pie. Very tasty and enjoyable. The surroundings - we sat on the patio across from the restaurant itself. Nice seating and wonderful side-alley vibe. The service was good and helpful. I asked for a recommendation and received an excellent suggestion. Now the bad, and why I knock this place down two full stars from what I would give them otherwise. The menu, signs and web page clearly state that Tasty Tuesdays and Thirsty Thursdays feature specials like $3 martinis during Happy Hour, which goes from 4pm to 10pm. As evidenced on their web page, menu and advertising. On the menu itself there are apparently TWO separate pages which reference Happy Hour, but the first page and online menu never reference that the martinis have to be flavored in some way. Those are not true martinis, as any reasonable bartender will tell you. The menu page specifies $3 martinis. Look at their social media and website. Their online photos and features alone substantiate my position. The reference - according to staff - apparently applies only to flavored martinis, not the real deal. You only discover this if you page a couple more pages to discover the details, which aren't featured on the Happy Hour page. When we got the bill we discovered that the discount only applies to flavored martinis, not actual martinis. The couple at the table next to us had the same surprise. We objected and - after attempting to rectify - were told by the waiter that we were subject to the full charge of $18 per drink, not the advertised $3. I asked to see the manager, and was at first denied, then led into the bar to speak with the bartender in charge. I admit I was, at this point, more than a bit upset that we'd been misled, but the bartender stated outright he didn't like my attitude. What followed is a classroom example of how not to handle an angry customer. At one point he specifically said "Go write us a bad review, I don't give a damn." It was confrontational and unnecessary. We felt that we were victims of a "bait and switch" and the people in charge basically told us to to go #### ourselves. I don't write many reviews, but this was a restaurant begging to be written up. (And again, the table next to us were equally surprised.) I am not normally a confrontational person in this sort of situation. I attempt to diffuse. But the attitude of the lead bartender escalated the situation unnecessarily. A trained manager/bartender is fully capable of de-escalating this sort of scenario, and in this case did not even try. Was I upset? Absolutely. When you expect a $12 charge for four drinks, per the menu, and are faced with a $72 charge it's upsetting. Did we feel abused? Absolutely. Was I angry, yes. Guilty as charged. But the bartender in charge threw gasoline on the fire and refused to accept the responsibility for the inaccurate menu. That was unprofessional and frankly unacceptable. I've been to hundreds of restaurants/bars worldwide. And only once before seen this sort of in-your-face rejection of responsibility. See attached screen shot from their online menu for evidence. Tasty Tuesdays $3 martinis. Heck, it's even featured by them on YELP! Caveat emptor. read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great ambiance and fun drinks. We went for happy hour and dinner. If you are gluten free, I highly recommend going elsewhere. They have one fryer and one stovetop that they do not clean between gluten vs "gluten free" options. They do not have extra pans to make your food separately. So, I did not feel comfortable eating food from the restaurant. We really enjoyed the live music. We had whiffs of cigarettes and the sewer that came and went while we sat. Maybe it was just where we were sitting outside, but definitely not the best smell. read more

Omg!!! The braised short rib chilaquilles were amazing and so freaking good!!!! My Rose Petal cocktail was just as yummy as it was gorgeous!!! Our server, Bianca was absolutely lovely!! My husband's margarita was a win, too! He had three!! Great craftwork by skilled bartenders!!! And I decided to try their housemade sangria....no regrets!!! Great playlist!! Loved our little outside seating. This was our second visit and we will back!!! read more

Edwin Mills by Equator - Braised short rib chilaquilles - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Edwin Mills is one of my go to spots for brunch with friends. If we're talking value for the price, there's really nothing else like it. The menu has something for everyone with tons of food and drink options, and the vibe is always on point. You're surrounded by good energy and people just enjoying their weekend. Next time someone asks where to meet for brunch, just say Edwin Mills. You won't be disappointed. read more

A group of us met at Edwin Mills last night. I went early to make sure we had a table and Alfredo was kind enough to set up seating for us. While I waited, I went to the bar to get a bottle of wine as Wednesday is half off wine. After several minutes, one of bartenders came over to me and asked if I wanted anything. There was some confusion as to which wines were half off, but I picked out the Dao chard as it's one of my favorites. Since I was in last, the menu has been expanded with a good variety of items and decent prices. The rest of the group arrived and we all ordered food and wines. Alfredo took our orders and the food came out in a timely manner. We were all pleased with our food and service, Alfredo was attentive and friendly. The owner goes out of his way to see that the customers are given a good experience. We will be returning. read more

This place has the sort of wackadoo mishmash of a place trying to excude the "Old Pasadena" of yesteryear, Steampunk, lounge chic and then in the middle of it all showcases a "Wall of Aphorisms", which is just... bizarre. The jazz trio out front sounded nice, but I felt the bar staff was trying to block it out with their own soft rock mix. All these quirks I can handle as they lend an air of discordant charm. What I do have issue with is that they charged me $14 dollars for well liquor AND THEN have the gall to add $1 for soda water. That's just... Greedy nonsense. I suppose I am the fool that went during regular hours on a nice peaceful Sunday and didn't dare expose myself to the $3 martinis, thus being the one paying the difference for those great HH deals. Giant Meh. read more

Come for brunch and everything was great, Bianca our server gave us great recommendations from food to drinks and everything from start to finish came out super fast and it was nice stop to have right before doing some Christmas shopping in Old Town Would recommend coming here read more