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    Lucky Boy

    3.9 (2.9k reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Breakfast Burrito
    Michelle T.

    I tried the breakfast burrito with sausage, egg, cheese and bacon! It was $14. Burrito was large enough to feed 2 people. The eggs are cheesey and there's a generous amount of the bacon. There's a free parking lot. There's outdoor and indoor seating available.

    Cortlyn R.

    Super yummy! This is a great burger spot. My burger was pretty yummy and I loved the chili cheese fries. My husband got a pastrami sandwich and it was huge. The sandwich was loaded with a ton of pastrami! So we took the extra pastrami that was falling out of the sandwich and put it on top of the chili cheese fries and that was super good. I loved the pastrami way more than the pastrami from The Hat. It has a different and better flavor than other pastrami I have had. It is a bit pricey but I do think these are typical prices now since inflation and everything is just more expensive these days. We paid about $36 and got a large drink, a large chili cheese fries, a pastrami sandwich, and a cheese burger. Super yummy and I'll definitely be coming back. This will be one of my go to burger spots

    LUCKY BOY PASTRAMI
    Sergio Z.

    This is our first time at Lucky Boy and we our trying their delicious items on thier menu especially their famous pastrami. Friends were telling me go to Lucky Boy in Pasadena and try their burgers and especially their two popular items their breakfast burrito and their famous pastrami. Then I heard pastrami I told my wife let's go Lucky Boy and try their delicious mouth-watering pastrami. We arrive there and step in the restaurant and look at their menu displaying on the screen,we look and found what we looking for the pastrami we order it and side salad and two drinks. The interior of the restaurant is really nice with awards and pictures of Pasadena and pictures of Lucky Boy through the years. Couple minutes later they our number my pickup our meal,I notice the pastrami was pretty big but the aroma was overwhelming smell of pastrami. Unwrapped the pastrami smell fantastic it was cut in half then I give the other half to wife. I took a bite of my half pastrami I say to my wife OMG so much flavors in the pastrami and very juicy. The juices of the pastrami is so good,the meat was lean and have some fat but fat is good it bring flavor to pastrami that make so good. My wife love the pastrami and enjoy it. The side salad was very good. Overall we enjoy the pastrami at Lucky Boy we will come back for more pastrami sandwich or try different items from their menu.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Benjamin C.

    Lucky Boy A patient of mine was recommending this place as a good breakfast spot for breakfast burritos. I am a big breakfast burrito advocate. I do like them a certain way, though. I gave this place a try early in the morning. Plenty of parking before 8am on a weekday. It had very retro diner vibes and the service was very quick. The burrito was massive, and it was pretty good. I only wished I could choose more than one meat, I ended up with bacon, which was extremely crispy. The potatoes were a bit overwhelming for me. You'll definitely be full after this meal!

    Claudia C.

    Nostalgic, comfort food is what its giving. I used to gather with my friends when I was a school girl and we used to put money together to share a burger and chili fries and this took me back! We had a cheeseburger, chili fries, taquitos with guac and of course classic milkshakes! They were so delicious. Lucky Boy is known for their breakfast burrito but there's so much more!

    Breakfast Burrito
    Ingrid R.

    I visited this location on a Sunday. The venue has a small private lot so parking is doable. There is also street parking if the lot is full. Ordering is done outside via a window. The menu is vast as it has breakfast & lunch options. I opted for the famous breakfast burrito with bacon & a lemonade. I was not prepared for that burrito. Size is comparable with chipotle. The burrito comes with a side of salsa which was nice. Indoor seating is also available with traditional diner booths. Self serve ketchup, pepper, napkins, & peppers are available as well. The burrito was a 9/10 for me as I felt it needed a bit more seasoning. Overall, a very yummy burrito. The staff were open to questions & very kind. It can be a bit loud as the venue can get packed however the venue has a nice selection of music ranging in genres which was a plus. I def want to come back for the zucchini fries & to try one of the burgers.

    Bacon breakfast burrito
    N. Danny S.

    Breakfast burrito is absolutely massive and a good deal for $12. I only ate half for breakfast and had the other half for lunch. Order came out 3-4 min after ordering which is pretty quick considering how many people were there. Very generous on the bacon and it's super crunchy! The potatoes were a little soft for my preference, tots would've made this thing perfect! The salsa was just mid.

    David K.

    ​This is an iconic Pasadena location that's been around longer than I've been alive. While the fries are good and the burger is solid, there is nothing special here to set it apart from other local spots. ​The staff is standard and the vibe is your typical retro stand. $20 for a burger, fries, and a drink. The value doesn't justify the hype. It isn't a bad meal, but it certainly didn't earn my praise.

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    Eubene K.

    Ordering came on a Friday around 10:15am you know this place is loved heavily by the community! Their breakfast burritos live up the size hype especially in this economy! The burrito is legit as big as my face elongated! Food came out fast too! The inside tells so much history! The burrito its self was pretty bland definitely recommend adding a side of ranch or another salsa!

    Breakfast Burrito avocado
    Leonard K.

    This morning, I saw a breakfast burrito online and wanted to eat a breakfast burrito, so I made a commitment to come here and drive up through the wavy 110n freeway to get a burrito I haven't had for close to a decade. I gotta breakfast avocado burrito and the person I went with got a sausage breakfast burrito. It felt like they put an entire avocado in my burrito. It was hot and steamy all the way through and the salsa just makes it so delightful to eat. The sausage breakfast burrito came with 5 whole pieces of sausage. In addition to the main ingredient, there were crispy hash browns, eggs and cheese in the burritos. Plus they were like maybe 3 times bigger than what you'd find at a typical breakfast burrito joint. All for $11.90 in this economy? I feel that pricing is better than practically anywhere in LA for a breakfast burrito nowadays. The service was quick and attentive. There is a diner to eat in with a patio. If I could've ate more, I would've got more things. But it's definitely worth going here to get some extra large, hot and steamy breakfast burritos for sure!

    Maggie Q.

    We came by in the afternoon and got a bacon breakfast burrito and a sausage breakfast burrito. We wanted to try the chorizo one, but we came after 10:30am -- next time! The burritos were huge. Lots of potato. Fillings are not evenly distributed so each bite is a mystery. Straightforward diner experience. The booths were cozy. Seemed like a nice place to sit and yap.

    Inside of Carne Asada Burrito
    Cher B.

    First time here.... Been wanting to come since I saw them on IG. Didnt realize you ordered at a window and hoped for seating inside. My mom was really craving a hot dog and they had them on the menu, so she got that. I ordered the carne asada burrito with guacamole and cheese. I thought I ordered the breakfast version but I did not. We also ordered a med French fry. The fries were bomb! The hit dog was a good size, and she really liked it. Ok, the burrito was huge and stuffed! It had rice, beans, carne, cheese, guac and pico. I could only eat about a quarter of it. The carne was sliced, not chopped as I thought it was be, but good flavor and tender. The gentleman at the window was very nice, but I felt rushed...especially since it was my first time- I had questions. We went in and grabbed a table and waited no more than 10 minutes for our food. Overall, great place and delicious food. Will definitely go back.

    Zipporah M.

    Thought I reviewed this sometime ago! I've been here at least 4 times in the last year. It's been consistent every time- clean, quick, fresh & hot food! You can order at the outside window. There's seating in or outdoors. It's a bit pricey- regular sized fountain drink is $3 and side of fries $5. Zucchini fries very bland. Would be good with seasoning salt & garlic, but you get a very big amount. Fries are good standard ones.

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    This is the best burger in LA County. These are the best zucchini fries in LA County. It is unbelievable how good this place is.

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    Thank you Konstantine! Looking forward to your next visit.

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    Ask the Community - Lucky Boy

    Do they have beer battered onion rings?

    Lucky boy has their own recipe for their onion rings which are famous since 1961. They do not use beer.

    Did the bacon change? The last couple of times getting the breakfast burrito the bacon had a sweet taste to it

    I ordered the sausage burrito but don't think they change out the bacon.

    How's the rueben sandwich? I was just at the arroyo Pkwy location and I was informed they don't have it?

    It's actually a Classic Rueben. And it's very good.

    Will you be open the morning January 2nd 2023?

    I've eaten there on New Year's Day after the Rose Parade in past years, so I'm almost certain they will be open.

    Wait, so can we order breakfast burrito's all day or only until 10:30am??Thanks in advance🙏🏼☀️

    Breakfast Burritos should be available all day, only Chorizo stops being served by 11am.

    Are dogs allowed?

    They are allowed in the outdoor seating area.

    Help me decide, fellow Yelpers - for my first time, should I go for a breakfast burrito with pastrami or pastrami chili cheese fries? Are the burritos still served all day…

    Get the breakfast burrito HALF BACON/ HALF SAUSAGE and pastrami fries on side!! The burritos are served allday, the signs just old like the owner lol!! Get an orange bang or horchata while you're at it!!!

    Does anyone OG from Pasadena know if this is the same Lucky Boy from the late eighties/early nineties that made bomb ground beef tacos? I'm headed down south next week and I need to know if I should detour!

    yes it is original lucky boys

    Are breakfast burritos all day? my life depends on this answer just FYI

    Yes, all day! And it's not cash only. They accept card. I paid with card today. Chip and all.

    Can you get the breakfast burrito without meat or are they pre-made?

    Made to order. If u want no meat ask for no meat.

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    Popping Yolk Cafe

    Popping Yolk Cafe

    4.1
    (698 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Came for brunch and the size of all the dishes is great for what you pay for!…read moreI got the bacon jam burger and it was a pretty standard burger, but I loved the combo w their tangy salad and crispy potato. The store itself was also very pretty inside and staff was great. Good place to hang out and catch up with friends.

    Ordered Doordash and my order arrived in less than an hour, which was pretty fast!…read more Menu had a good variety of burgers, benedicts, French toast, sandwiches, etc. Pricing was a little pricey but not too unreasonable. Expect to pay $20+ for most of the dishes Ordered the Avocado Benedict ($20.95) and it consisted of 2 egg muffins, topped with a poached egg, avocado, and ham, as well as a garden salad and country fried potatoes. One of the eggs arrived destroyed so it was already runny and the other one was a little overcooked so it wasn't perfectly poached as I was expecting but it wasn't too big of a deal. The ham was a little dry and salty but the avocado was very delicious and fresh. The egg muffin was quite cold and dry so it wasn't too enjoyable. The garden salad was pretty basic and just had some greens, corn, and tomatoes so nothing too special. The potatoes arrived cold, dry and slightly crunchy. It was extremely salty so it was hard to enjoy Overall, I thought the food was a little pricey and underwhelming unfortunately.

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    Copa Vida

    Copa Vida

    4.1
    (2.2k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I met with a friend here on Thursday morning and enjoyed the food! Upon arrival, you order and take…read morea seat with an assigned number. The girl taking our order was very sweet, but I must have missed the part when she said the drinks are picked up at the counter. When we received our food, we asked about the beverages - the waiter mentioned those are picked up at the counter. The barista was kind enough to remake the espresso shot for my friend since it had been sitting out for over 10+ minutes :) The food is tasty! We sat outside (perfect weather - overcast) and we shared an order of the avocado toast and the French toast plate. Good coffee, great portions with aligned price points. The inside is quite large, but it felt like something was missing... warmth/ decoration. Aside from that, Definitely recommend stopping by - I'm surprised I hadn't popped in sooner!

    I was so lucky to find this place after searching relentlessly for a coffee shop with Wi-Fi in…read morePasadena. I went to the Starbucks on fair Oaks (only outdoor seating, no outlets), that really fun one on Raymond, and I walked around for about an hour before I found Copa Vida in downtown. They had amazing coffee, outlets, Wi-Fi, and really wonderful personalities. I loved their service and I definitely had to give them a shout out. Their patrons are just as friendly. I would come back here anytime, it's like a family with really good quality, service and food

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    Nick's South Lake Avenue

    Nick's South Lake Avenue

    4.5
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Nice atmosphere, classy-chill vibes, but not I absolutely have to dress up, but you can I guess…read more Anyway to the most important part, the food, I tried some of my friends Deviled Eggs, which were the best I have ever had, but I am kind of whatever about deviled eggs to be honest, so take that for what's it's worth. However, the Original ribeye melt was to freaking die for soooo good, excellent! This place is a little on the pricey side, but everything is going up fast currently so there's that. But I must say, you owe yourself, treat yourself to something nice every now and then. The service was nice, the atmosphere was superb, and the food was excellent. I hear the drinks are great as well, not really a drinker so I would not know, I normally get a water and unsweetened ice tea everywhere I go. I'm just a Yelper, foodie, explorer, and pop culture enthusiast from Los Angeles making his way in world, all the best to you and yours, enjoy

    What an excellent spot to celebrate... anything! I came here with friends just to do a nice dinner…read morewhile they were in town. Nick's South Lake Ave. did not disappoint. Expect to spend a few shiny pennies, but it's well worth the splurge. We went all out, and enjoyed the asparagus fries, some mocktails, and adult beverages to enjoy along side our steak dinners. We pretty much all ordered the Bistro Plate, and all loved it! All the meats were cooked perfectly, and the soup was amazing! That nights soup special was the ginger carrot. It was so well balanced, smooth, full flavored and all around perfect. My friend and I, also ordered a side of mashed potato, and again amazing and worth it. The whole meal was the perfect portion. No leftovers, and certainly not hungry for the rest of the night! Our server was on point, attentive professional. The ambiance was warm and welcoming. The meal from start to finish was just as expected for a fine dining experience. 5 star all the way. A must. Chef's kiss. I will 100% be back.

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    The Reyn

    The Reyn

    4.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    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.

    As someone with Celiac disease, I try very hard to ask questions kindly and respectfully when…read moredining out because cross contamination can make me seriously ill. Unfortunately, this was a really disappointing experience. The woman taking our order did not seem to know what Celiac disease or gluten even was, and became visibly annoyed when I asked basic questions about food preparation and cross contamination. When I asked about the prep station and whether gloves or utensils could be changed, she refused to ask the cooks. From what I was told, nearly everything shares the same grill. The only item that might potentially be safe would be eggs cooked in a separate pan, but without changing gloves or utensils, even that would not actually be safe for someone with Celiac disease. I ended up not eating at all. I actually left my party and waited in the car because I wanted to cry. It was embarrassing and honestly heartbreaking to feel like asking questions to protect my health was treated like an inconvenience. I completely understand not every restaurant can accommodate Celiac, but kindness, honesty, and basic understanding go a long way. I hope the staff can receive better education about food allergies and cross contamination in the future.

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