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    Lucky Boy

    3.6 (776 reviews)
    Open 6:45 am - 10:45 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Rose Bowl Parking Pass
    Stevo O.

    I've to the other Lucky Boy in Pasadena and wanted to see which I Liked more. Well this location really feels like a winner and faster service than the larger store. I had the Gyro and was happy it was lamb, but I think they put Bleu Cheese on instead of yogurt sauce. Otherwise, it would be a four in my book...

    Breakfast burrito
    Jennifer D.

    If you're in the area and you like breakfast burritos this is the spot you need to go to. I'm not even kidding when I say one burrito can definitely feed two people. The burritos come with some of the most amazing salsa I've ever had too. I would recommend either having them cut it in half for you or eating it with a fork and knife because they stuff these burritos and it might start to fall apart while you're eating. The service is like fast food service, you order at the counter and they'll call you when the order is ready. There's some indoor seating and outdoor seating. They also have their own parking lot which a plus.

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    Marcus J.

    Got the breakfast burrito and added a pancake to it (secret menu item) This thing was delicious. They give you so much food when you order you will definitely get two meals out of it. Classic breakfast diner vibes 63+ years of perfection wrapped in one epic breakfast burrito.

    Cheeseburger
    Danielle S.

    Came here about 10pm, and they only allowed to go orders because they close at 10:45pm. The wait for our food wasn't long, maybe 10 mins from the time we ordered. We ordered a basic cheeseburger, pastrami burger and a small chili cheese fries. The fries were slight soggy by the time we arrived at our hotel, about 10 mins away. The chili was good and the burgers are good and messy. It's definitely a good place to go for a neighborhood burger joint. Their burgers are filling especially the pastrami burger, tons of pastrami.

    Pastrami cheeseburger
    Colin O.

    So, the history is what brought me to Lucky Boy. The prices are why I won't be back. I was blown away that a pastrami cheeseburger, fries, and onion rings was an eye watering $24.09. Like...pardon me? This was a first visit and it will be my last. Kind of explains why the place was a ghost town inside. How disappointing.

    Spicy sausage breakfast burrito
    Cindy S.

    This is my go to spot for a good breakfast burrito or any burrito for that matter. They also have phenomenal burgers. I don't think I have ordered anything that I didn't like.

    Half empty box of unsalted fries.

    I just got back from Lucky Boy's on Walnut about 10 minutes ago, opened my bag, and what a disappointment. I ordered one thing, large fries. What I was given was a half -empty box of fries. I tasted the fries and they weren't even salted. I guess Pasadena's Lucky Boys doesn't try anymore.

    The special breakfast burrito with ham and bacon.
    Brian H.

    Lucky Boy is a Pasadena classic! The burritos are huge and super satisfying -- definitely get the special breakfast burrito, it's the best one . The service is always quick and friendly, and the staff are great. I haven't tried anything else yet, but the burgers always look amazing. Some people call these LA's best breakfast burritos -- I'm not sure if I'd go that far, but they're definitely very good. The walnut location has that classic diner vibe, with plenty of parking, which is a huge plus. A true Pasadena staple that's absolutely worth checking out!

    Dirty floor
    Ryen F.

    If you like cleaning your own tables before sitting down to eat and if you like dirty floors! I found the spot for you! Food looks so good it stays on the floor! Service is clean your own table and clean up after everyone else ! Hope the food is good. Wait and see!

    "Greek Wrap"- could not finish this. Should be pulled from the menu. The lettuce is brown
    Jaz M.

    As soon as I pulled into the driveway of this restaurant an employee, an older gentleman, signaled for me to go away. I am guessing because the parking lot was full? I should have taken this as a sign to leave- but I was so hungry and hot I decided to park on the street and still go inside. When I ordered at the cashier, I immediately looked at my receipt and noticed that he missed an item. I ordered a drink, a shake, zucchini but he did not ring up the Greek wrap. I stepped to the cashier next to him, a woman, and let her know he forgot the greek wrap, showed her my receipt, and so she rang me up for a separate transaction to add it. I then waited and received my two drinks and the greek wrap. However the zucchini never came. I waited and waited for the zucchini fries. I was on a time crunch and hungry... I thought to myself "I bet they forgot I even ordered zucchini fries because a big party in front of me ordered so many they probably got mixed up". Sure enough they did. The lady working the register kept looking at me weird, then finally asked "are you waiting for something?". "Yes" I replied, showing her my receipt and said "my zucchini". She told the chef to make an order and quickly he did. My whole experience ordering and waiting was annoying. The employees are not good at their job. I went home to eat... the greek wrap was disappointing. It did not look appetizing, the lettuce inside was wilted brown ice berg lettuce chopped thin. The chicken was overly seasoned, no greek flavor at all, with olives feta cheese and wrapped in a tortilla. A wrap should not be a burrito. It was not a well put together dish, the ingredients do not compliment each other nor taste greek at all. You can tell the chicken and lettuce were old. I was very very upset. I honestly want my money back. I will not be coming back.

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    sausage breakfast burrito and fried zucchini's are my go to! they also have orange bang!

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    Got a pastrami burrito and it was freaking good, the Carne asada burrito was good but had better. The salsa was tasty. Definitely going back

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    Breakfast burritos are prob the best items on their menu. Prob enough for two meals. Open late and good service.

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    Great food options. I always call ahead bc they can get super busy (during lunch hours). Their staff is great too. Always helpful and quick!

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    Bomb big ass breakfast burritos to start off that day right absolutely love how fast the workers work during crunch time!

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    Best breakfast burritos in pasadena. Staff are nice and all payment methods are accepted. Highly recommend

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    4 years ago

    My faves are the bacon avocado cheeseburger and the bacon breakfast burrito they put so much bacon and it's super crispy

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    I thought I already reviewed the best burger in Pasadena!…read more On my first visit, a standard burger was $3.95. I forget what it is now-- $6??? As good as this burger is, it's still a deal. Super Burger is owned by a super-nice Korean family. There are various Korean dishes in their menu available but I only go there for the burgers. What makes their simple burgers so great? First off the burger patty-- the patties are formed in-house. The cooked patties have that irregular edge that can only come from being hand-formed; imperfect and delicious. These aren't the frozen discs delivered by a freezer truck. The ratio of the ingredients are ideal. -- The tomato is sliced to the perfect thickness -- The freshly-shredded lettuce doesn't manspread and take up too much of the burger's real estate -- The thousand island dressing marries the freshness of the veggie section to the animal part perfectly -- The burger patty's girth is appropriately balanced for the other ingredients. -- Their buns have that old-school yeast(?) flavor not available in stores. Their burgers are lovingly prepared and assembled with care. This is why whenever I go, there are always people there. Seating is strictly patio style, looking out onto the intersection of Altadena and Villa. There lot is small lot next to the stand. I'm not sure if it's shared with another business. Street parking is available. Even though super burger is basically a corner burger stand with patio seating, the place is always clean. Super Burger is definitely a sure thing. It is the finest example of what a basic, standard burger can be. Bun, burger patty, lettuce, tomato, and dressing doesn't get better than this.

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    Sandwiches by Connal is a Pasadena institution and an essential stop whenever I am back in my…read morehometown. I have such fond childhood memories of going there with my parents and grandparents and receiving what seemed like foot-tall soft-serve cones. They also make the best malts, terrific burgers, and excellent deli sandwiches. The pastrami on rye and grilled cheese are dependable favorites--or you can splurge on a classic banana split. Add fries, with or without chili, and you have the perfect old-school meal. When I was growing up, they called what most people know as a chocolate-and-vanilla twist a "ripple." That is still what I order--and what I call it--wherever I am in the world, even when people look at me funny. Whenever I am in Pasadena visiting family and friends, a stop at Connal's for a ripple, shake, burger, and fries is practically mandatory. Some places serve food; others hold generations of memories. Connal's does both.

    I ordered a typical salami grinder. I have had done this for 30+ years+…read more Today there was no menu to-go, no menu inside the restaurant, and no available menu online. The salami was processed, not dry. It came with a major portion of yellow mustard (not requested), tons of finely chopped wet lettuce, no cheese. Horrible and soggy. I would have requested my money back, but it was a to-go order. The quality of the entire restaurant has gone, and it seems no one cares, as this has been going on for over a year. Inside the restaurant, the tables were empty and unclean. The wall decor sign for the restaurant, was broken and meant nothing as it was missing the store name. It was an icon restaurant, but now broken, and terribl.

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