It was my first time going to Marston's this weekend. We met up with some friends for a late brunch and there was no line. We arrived at noon on a Saturday morning and we're seated immediately in the patio area. It's a very cute tiny little brunch spot that also serves lunch. I was still craving breakfast food, so I ended up getting the veggie omelette with hash browns and a side of English muffins. Service was good, the food came out warm and I devoured my omelette. Parking was kind of small, but we got lucky as someone was leaving when we arrived. I would come back here given the opportunity. There are a few other brunch spots that are nearby so there is some competition for them. read more

Marston's - Vegetarian Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

While staying at the Westin, my husband went to Marston's with friends for breakfast and offered to bring me something. Looking online I saw their French toast, coated in cornflakes, has something of a cult following, and I knew I needed to try it. The french toast arrived well-packaged and with syrup on the side. The coating indeed added a fun and interesting flavor and crunch. Yum! read more

Marston's - Fantastic French Toast - take out - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Such a wonderful experience during my visit to Marston's. We were looking for a breakfast spot close to our hotel and stumbled upon a hidden gem. We were seated promptly and greeted by such friendly staff. We had our cat in her carrier backpack and they were very accommodating. I had their two egg breakfast with bacon and eggs but for my bread choice, I asked for corn tortillas and they were able to make that change! The potato's were great, the bacon was juicy and crispy. We had such a wonderful experience and we can't wait to come back in the future! read more

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I was in Pasadena when a friend recommended this place for breakfast so we gave it a try. We tried the breakfast sandwich, andouille omelette and pancakes. The omelette was tasty and the potatoes were yummy but were loaded with onions, so if you're not into onions beware. The pancakes were okay. Service was fast and the ambience was calm for a Sunday morning. read more

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Marston's is a cool little restaurant with a chill vibe. Went there for breakfast with friends. I ordered scrambled eggs and bacon and it was delicious. Our server was prompt and courteous. read more

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Cute old-fashioned diner - reliable, predictable American food, filter coffee, friendly staff and friendly patrons. All happy. No extravagant stuff, no extravagant expectations. read more

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The atmosphere was charming and kind of old fashioned. I had a cup of soup and 1/2 a BLT. It was delicious. It was also very expensive for such a small amount of food. It was crowded and the atmosphere was very pleasant. read more

I love eating here. The prices are reasonable, the food is great - especially their homemade soup! The service is on point and the atmosphere is relaxing. read more

Came here for a quick breakfast for lunch on a Thursday at 1:00 p.m. it was quick service in and out and delicious. It was pretty no nonsense and got to the point. The menu was extensive but the French toast was supreme. The staff was super nice and quick. They have their own little parking lot which is nice too. It's got loud diner vibes but that's what I expected. There is a nice patio out front and on the side as well if you want to sit outside. I would definitely come back and travel the menu if I lived nearby. It was the perfect breakfast read more

Marston's - The French toast really is fantastic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Always a good place for breakfast or lunch. Service is great and the food is very good. We've been coming here for over 25 years and continue to enjoy the atmosphere, food and service. read more

Omelette was not what I expected, but good! The big chunks of andouille sausage were nice--not mealy or bland as this type of sausage can be. The offer a split fee, which I love because the portions are huge. The service was kind and the vibe is simple and clean and pleasant. read more

Marston's - They offer a split plate fee--this is half an andouille omelette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Marston's is a great neighborhood spot. The service is excellent! It was my first time going but I felt like I was a regular. All the staff were so nice and attentive! All the food was solid. The blueberry pancakes were nice and fluffy and the bacon wasn't too salty. I am looking forward to trying their french toast next time! read more

Marston's - Just Eggs with Meat, Blueberry Pancakes, Side of Canadian Bacon, Regular Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

My brothers and I had gone to our usual spot Russel's on Fair Oaks, but we were treated so poorly that we decided to come to Marston's. Here, we had a great breakfast. The service was fabulous, the food was delicious, the dinning room was comfortable. Everything about the experience was amazing. read more

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Don't normally give a 5star but they earned it. Staff were amazing. Location is great and it has a true small cafe feel. I ordered the powerhouse omelette and it was a home run. Perfect amount of food and tasted outstanding. It is an egg white veggie omelette and came with fresh fruit and toast and it was all great down to the last bite. 100 percent coming back when I am in the area next. read more

Marston's - The Powerhouse Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Nice place for a bite. However, the food is fine, just not amazing. Be sure to ask for a soft scramble omelet if you don't want to be served an omelet where the egg is cooked well done. Service was excellent and friendly. That was a plus. Parking lot is small, so may have to find street parking nearby. read more

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Definitely one of the most popular breakfast restaurants in all of Pasadena. It's very laid-back and you feel as if you are eating inside someone's home. The wait times are never as long here as some other restaurants close by but also it's not the best option in town. Russell's, a few blocks away, is the best breakfast in Pasadena in my opinion, but Marston's is still worth visiting. They have an extremely tiny and narrow parking lot with free parking otherwise it will be street parking. They have a fairly large menu filled with a lot of good options and our server was very polite. Inside is not very large and just has table seating, there is not a counter. The food here is good, but not great. For my first visit I chose the special - Crab Cake Benedict and thought it was just OK. The crabcakes did not have as much flavor as I had recently and I really did not enjoy the side of potatoes. I would suggest offering hashbrowns instead. I also felt it was a bit overpriced for what we got in return and honestly I don't think I would visit again given the other breakfast options close by. read more

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Came here with some coworkers on Wednesday afternoon for lunch. Luckily it wasn't too busy and got seated quick inside. The place is small but feels very homey. Our server was very nice and attentive. I ordered the Texas chili omelette. The portion was very generous! The chili had a great homemade taste. It went very well with the potatoes it came with. The only downfall is the parking. It's very limited but it's worth the walk if you have to park far. read more

Marston's - Texas Chili Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

My husband and I were in town visiting and met a friend here. She raved about the cornflake-crusted French toast. It's a cozy place and it seems to be very popular. Service was fast and friendly. We had the French toast (one with berries and nuts and one with berries and bananas) and the macadamia nut pancakes. The French toast was OK but not stellar. The coating was nice but the bread was not soaked in the milk and egg dip enough to give it a good flavor. The pancakes were plain, a bit tasteless, with a sprinkling of macadamia nuts on top of the pile. (Hubby expected it to be in the batter of the pancake or at least throughout the layers.) Breakfast for three with beverages, tax, and tip was $88. read more

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Excellent service and the food tasted great. The Denver omelet had just the right amount of ham and peppers. The potatoes were seasoned well and a bit crispy like I like them. The macadamia nut pancake I tried was also delicious. I will be back! read more

My wife and I had invited a couple that had recently moved to Pasadena. They really enjoyed the breakfast and said that the structure and ambiance of the restaurant reminds them of those in New Orleans. The Husband really enjoyed the Special French Toast. When asked if he wanted a gum mint after, he said "No thanks, I'm still savoring the taste of what I just ate." I always enjoy eating there and inviting others. Great breakfast eatery read more

Great service and hospitality, but the food is pricey. Most food items range from $15-$20, but it's understandable for having a business in Pasadena. The food was tasty! Parking - small lot bc shares with a law office read more

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The food was outstanding and full of flavor! There is a reason this place has been here for over 50 years! The blueberry pancakes were delightful the color and taste was amazing! The service was impeccable. The ambiance was amazing and very modern good vibes only here! read more

Marston's - The FANTASTIC blueberry pancakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've always enjoyed this cozy little restaurant. The service is consistently great, and the food is very good Cool local spot in Old Town. read more

it's a good place, with accessible parking but was very surprised that they add 3% to the bill if you pay with a credit card... as a "credit card surcharge".. i've never seen that, and since there are no signs or comments from waitress, you only notice it if you check your receipt after. read more

Best French toast ever I really love coming here for breakfast. Just moved to Pasadena and it is very small and cute restaurant. Definitely coming back for more read more

Marston's - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food was delicious and very fresh, seasoning on point, I love my eggplant & tomato soup with bread. Perfect for the weather. Service was wonderful, both ladies were super sweet and always made sure we had anything we needed and more. It is a very cozy place that looks like a cabin in a mountain.. very nice ambiance and very peaceful. Parking is very tight for only 5 cars. we paid $10.00 for parking on in another place. Recommended it read more

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I'm sorry to write this review because the service was great and the ambience was cozy. But this place is totally overrated. It's an old-school diner that charges gourmet prices for just OK diner food. We tried their "Fantastic" French Toast (their name for it, not mine). It's crispy because of cornflakes, which is a cool idea, but it's very dry and with berries it costs about $20. I've had way better French toast all over LA for that price. On top of the overpriced food, they also charge a 3% credit card fee. And then wait for it... they calculate sales tax on TOP of the new total. (Look closely at your bill before and after paying with a credit card: the sales tax increases!) Why should you pay sales tax on their 3% CC fee?? The state of California doesn't require it, so I wonder what do they do with all the extra tax they are collecting? Honestly, if this was a casual cash-only joint with CHEAP comfort food, I wouldn't be upset. That berry French toast would be fine at $10-12. But if you're going to charge like a fancy LA establishment (coffee was over $5), then your food needs to be a lot better. And btw, those fancy places don't charge extra fees and extra sales tax just for using a credit card. They factor it into their already high prices. The two stars are for the kind servers. read more

Located at a super cute house! They have a small parking lot shared with a law office and I was lucky to grab a spot. Came on a Friday afternoon with a friend. Asian chicken salad and fries were good. Service was okay. They do charge 3% if you use a credit card just a heads up. read more

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Literally requested outdoor seating because i came on my scooter, got served water and we didn't even get table service. Waited over 30 minutes for anyone to take our order, noone came. I don't know if it's because we were minorities or what but noone gave us any type of table service. I decide to leave rather than continue waiting. Horrible racist people. read more

This diner felt very homey and welcoming. The staff are friendly and there's plenty of tables for such a small place. There's plenty of outdoor tables as well. They give very generous portions. I wanted to order an entree with pancakes on the side but the entree was more than enough for me. I struggled to even eat one pancake and I thought I was a big eater. The food tastes delicious and everything is warm/hot right out the kitchen. None of my eggs or meat was burnt, it was all cooked just right. Their omelet's are quite wide and thick (packed!). You get toast on the side as well. The only major flaw of this place was the parking. The parking lot is very small so it's usually full. If you get in and can't find a spot, it's a pain to get out since there's not much room to maneuver. I ended up paying for parking at a cheap parking lot just down the street. read more

Marston's used to be a quaint little diner with decent food. Now it's become very overpriced in some strange ways. Most of the breakfast entrees are still just under the $20 mark, which seems "normal" these days. But $4.75 for a soft drink (which is just a can), and over $5 for a cup of coffee? And then they have the gall to add a 3% "credit card surcharge" on top of everything? Sorry. It's not worth it. I won't be coming here anymore. You can get much better food elsewhere, and for less money. read more

The waitress was great as always (she's been there for years) but something has changed with the food. It was only ok, but after tipping it was almost $75, with tip for two people (we paid with cash as we didn't want to get hit with a 3% surcharge for using a credit card, as was posted on the front door) it wasn't worth it. We had breakfast: $15 for French toast + $4.50 for a handful of berries, $7 for a side of bacon. I know prices have gone up everywhere, but for what we got, we probably won't be back. Also, it was the emptiest I've ever seen the place and I've been a customer for years. read more

Used to Be Great--Now It's Just Bad I don't know what happened to this place, but it's not the same anymore. The pancakes were flat, rubbery, and barely edible. The eggs Benedict? Completely bland--no flavor, no seasoning, just sad poached eggs on a soggy English muffin. The house potatoes tasted like absolutely nothing, and somehow the coffee managed to be worse than what you'd get at a gas station at 3 a.m. This used to be one of my favorite breakfast spots, but it's clear the quality has gone way downhill. Even the crowds and the hour and a half wait has gone away! If you remember how good it used to be, do yourself a favor and hold on to that memory--because now it's just disappointing. Stay away. The one star was because they had parking readily available. read more

Amazing vibe - so relaxing and super welcoming. The food was delicious (French toast and chicken sausage). Thank you to Tiffany and the crew for making breakfast so nice. Special thank you to Jackie for creating a powerful and service oriented culture! read more

Food was decent. Breakfast food fit for a diner. I should have ordered French toast with frosty flakes, but opted to get a California Omelette. My son ordered 2 items. 1. Burger 2. Breakfast plate as he is an athlete that is back home visiting from College. The price for the food is standard for LA. There was no wow, or wooo.. it's just brunch in a local joint that looks like a house. read more

Great service! The food was very good and tasted very fresh. I had the CA orange salad...delicious. I would definitely go again.

Whenever I'm in LA, Marston's is a must for breakfast. My go to is the French toast - with the corn flake crust. Parking is limited and it can get busy. Def worth a visit. read more

Marston's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Loved this restaurant. I went on a Sunday afternoon and there was about a 15 min wait for a table which wasn't too bad just wish LA wasn't 100 degrees outside that day but we waited under a shade :( anyway, when you walk in it feels like you're eating at home. It has a cozy vibe and the AC was on full blast so I ate my meal comfortably. The menu has a little bit of everything for everyone. I got the crispy chicken sandwich. It was very good. The waitress was very kind and checked on us frequently. Can't wait to come again. read more

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Typical breakfast / diner food. I had the macadamia pancakes, added bananas. It was literally just pancakes, with crumbled macadamia nuts on top lol nothing special! It was still tasty, and the coffee was good. I highly recommend asking for your potato's to be extra crispy. They'll do it, and it's delicious! We came in at about 12:30 on a Monday, and there was no wait. We also found parking right out front. The waitstaff was attentive and nice overall. It's a small place, so I don't recommend large groups unless you call ahead! read more

I had the traditional eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon. Not my first time at marathons but my first time with this dish. The eggs were perfect with a wonderful hollandaise sauce. Their signature potatoes were a wonderful side. The staff were very attentive to our needs and the coffee was amazing. We sat outside on a beautiful Saturday in pasadena. My guests had French toast and they commented how good it was. read more

Marston's - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California