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    Lucky Boy

    3.6 (778 reviews)
    Open • 6:45 am - 10:45 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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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...

    E L.

    This place is pretty cool if Tops is closed. Which is why me and my boyfriend came here...I really wanted zucchini fries and they delivered on quantity but not quality, the ranch is what really made them. We both got cheeseburgers and they were okay but will def not come here again it's basic, period.

    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.

    breakfast burrito
    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.

    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!

    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.

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

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    Thank you John, hope to have you again soon!

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    Been coming here for years. I'd usually get the gyro sandwich, gyro plate, or the cheeseburger. The food has always been really good.

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    Thank you so much! We appreciate your customer loyalty!

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    Poor service and incompetent workers. Messed up my order even asking me 4 times to confirm it.

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    Its always the best! Breakfast Burritos, Tuna Melts, Classic Cheeseburgers, and so fast!!

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    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.

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