Brunch with a friend brought me to Mike & Anne's, and this little South Pasadena spot was such a fun find! It has that cute, neighborhood café feel that makes it easy to lose track of time while catching up over a meal. I went with the lemon ricotta pancakes, because sometimes you just can't go wrong with a brunch classic. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the service made the experience even better. It's the kind of place I'd happily keep in mind for a future brunch date when good conversation and a plate of pancakes are on the agenda! read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I was craving buttermilk pancakes so off to this place I went. I've passed by this place every time on my way to TJ's but never stopped by till this past Saturday. I went close to closing so getting a table was no issue. Parking on the street was also a breeze (3 hrs limit). I ordered Annie's Favorite, which came with everything you need for a good ole American breakfast. The only thing missing was hash browns. They offered country potatoes but that's not equivalent to a hash brown. As you can see, the pancakes are a nice size and have perfect coloring. Everything was delish to satisfy that breakfast food craving. If you're looking for a nice brunch spot, check this place out as their patio dining is a plus to take in some good weather and a reasonably priced breakfast. read more

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Had dinner with friends here in outdoor area. It's nice that the tables are set apart that you can have a conversation and don't hear those sitting next to you. Ordered the short ribs $38 and sea bass $34. Both were tasty and decent portions. Friendly and attentive staff. Would come back to try more if we are in this area again. read more

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Mike & Anne's has a great outdoor patio ideal for Sunday brunch sitting high & pretty. Also works on a mild evening. If it rains, there is always the room indoors. Food here is very safe, trite, hackneyed California cuisine beaten to death like a worn out horse. It's not really bad and not very good offending no one, but food that is boring and not particularly drop dead flavourful. I wasn't super hungry and decided to order more of the sides. 1) French Fries with some skin on, looking rustic, had a touch of that ineffable earthy potato flavour. Asked for extra crispy, but just got a bit crispy so their default fries must be rather limp. Standard ketchup in a steel ramekin. 2) Roasted Golden Beet & Arrugula Salad had sweet, softer, smooth texture, Arrugula had a fibrous, good green herbal, peanut oil scented flavour. Not too funky, creamy goat cheese. Roasted walnut halves. All napped with a subtle Champagne Vinaigrette. Portion was about half of what would be expected in other comparable restaurants. 3) Bread Pudding: The bread was spongy, moist, eggy almost like a flan but lacked a deeper dairy, milkiness as well as lack of hints of warm spices such as cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves. Bland would describe the general overall flavour. Topped with cream rich ice cream. Scattering of blueberry, blackberry, strawberry. At home, I drizzled on Grand Marnier for more citrus cognac aromatics. 1-3a) Iced Tea The food here seems to be the Midwest version of what California cuisine should be. Middle of the road, steady as she goes, don't rock the boat. Our waitress was efficient, helpful, thoughtful in a business-like manner which facilitated our group of 8. The male helper with a moustache and the inked hand was great at keeping our glasses topped off. 3 stars for a safe, not overly effusive food that does not offend. The outdoor optics holds the charm and strength of this restaurant. read more

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I've been to Mike & Anne's Restaurant many times, so this visit was a little disappointing. I ordered the huevos rancheros, which I've had before and loved, but this time it lacked flavor. Considering it's a more expensive spot, I expected better. I still ate it, but I wasn't happy with it. My friend ordered something different and her dish looked much better she really enjoyed it! The customer service was good, even though we had to change tables twice because of a meeting happening. The place itself is pretty and very clean, but overall, I don't think I'll be coming back it just wasn't worth the money this time. read more

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Went to have brunch with our neighbors and they brought us here to this cute little cafe. There's indoor/outdoor seating and dog friendly. We were seated quickly outdoors and service was quick and prompt. I got Anne's Favorite and upgraded to the lemon ricotta pancakes. Everything was delicious. Especially my mocha. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - Latte / Mocha / Cappuccino - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Mike & Anne's is one of those places that feels welcoming the moment you step inside. The host was warm and friendly as we passed by several times and finally decided to give it a try. The atmosphere inside is a nice balance between relaxed and charming - ideal for everything from a casual brunch to a special night out. Our server was super friendly and professional. The food is was delicious. I got the huevos rancheros. Beautiful presentation. A bed of rice with black beans layered on top either the eggs perfectly made sunny side up. Soo fresh and tasty with the zesty chorizo and a flavorful green salsa. read more

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Just came for brunch. I am amazed of how nice this little restaurant was. They got a huge outdoor patio for dining. So if you are a fans of outdoor dining. This is a good place for you. Parking is definitely one of the drawbacks of this restaurants. Only street parking were available for this restaurant. I came during a weekday morning, it's already not an easy job to find a parking spot. Can't imagine coming here on a weekend Food is alright. Typical brunch menu and food. The choices is pretty limited for a breakfast place. It's lacking flexibility in their menu. Customizable menu like omelette or scramble would be a big plus. Price is definitely on one of the high side as a brunch place. Service is not excellent but alright. Overall, a nice dining place for small groups that love to chat their ways. Outdoor patio dining look especially nice, a great place for spring/summer! read more

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Beep, beep! Oh, that's the train. One of the small town delights in LA has got to be Mission Street in South Pasadena -- lots of small independent shops stretching a couple blocks before and after the train tracks. When shopping tires you out, Mike & Anne's is a great lunch spot. Though I usually don't like eating outside, I'll make an exception here; there's an awesome patio with lots of sun and shade (and the indoor seating is a bit gloomy for lunchtime). You cannot beat the breakfast plates here, but I am partial to the cheeseburger/fries combo. Meat, cheese and bun are just right. My buddy had the breakfast burrito and insisted that I include it in this review. The elephant in the room? Parking. It's impossible. Try a side street around the restaurant or keep your eyes peeled for someone pulling out. Worth it! read more

Mike and Anne's never disappoints, tbh. I have been coming here for years, and tried all sorts of things, and haven't found something I absolutely dislike. The staff is great- friendly and helpful, the ambiance is open and airy. It is a place you can come by yourself, or with a large group. The food is top quality, from the salads to sandwiches, to breakfast options as well. read more

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Customer service is horrible. The lady waitress constantly skipped our table. Even when we made eye contact and she acknowledged seeing us she still refused to approach our table. Seemed like she attended to tables with men mainly (older men). When she finally approached us she immediately asked us if we wanted a box when we wanted to place an order. Wouldn't return because of her. read more

Mike & Anne's has been on my list for a while. It's definitely one of those nice, classy date spots for brunch. Upon arriving, the hostess welcomed my friend and I, and we were able to be seated within a few minutes. Service was fairly quick, and I ordered their Farmer's Scramble. The Farmer's Scramble was ready within 10-15 minutes, and overall, everything was as expected from eggs to roasted potatoes. In the scrambled eggs were mushrooms, which are probably my weakness but also ham, which is one I often dislike. Overall, the ham contributed to the saltiness, and I found the scrambled eggs too salty to enjoy. There was also ketchup, which was slightly necessary to make the eggs tolerable. The buttered toast was a nice side, and towards the end, the servers were quick and prompt with the check. Overall, whether dining inside in the shaded, darker atmosphere or the outside patio by the sunlit fountain, both environments are enjoyable. Despite this, the price versus food quality left a bit more than atmosphere to be desired, though, and I'm sad to have had higher expectations of Mike & Anne's prior to visiting. read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - Farmer's Scramble - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Came here for breakfast and the food was delicious especially the lemon pancakes ! It is a little pricey, but the food tastes great and fresh. They have beautiful outdoor and indoor seating and when I went it was not busy so it was nice to enjoy the outdoor seating. The service was good nothing that stood out, but also nothing to complain about. The food came out fast after we ordered. read more

Wonderful location, Peaceful place to have breakfast. I think they could up their game with the food menu though. Charging $20 for a bland farmer scramble that has probably less than one dollar worth of ingredients. Walnut raisin toast was delicious. Espresso maker makes way too much water so the cappuccino is watered down. More like a weak latte. Obviously not coffee drinkers. Just received My Bill $41 after tip. That's for one person with a farmer scramble and a coffee that I had to add an espresso to because it was so weak. Service by Louis was great. Employees work hard. Owners need to up their game in my opinion. read more

This restaurant feels like a home-cooked, cozy meal the kind of food mom would make, but with a thoughtful, refined touch. The vibe is warm and inviting. I went for dinner. They offer a regular menu along with a separate specials menu, which is definitely worth exploring. The food leans toward comforting and hearty, with standout beef specials that feel thoughtfully prepared. One thing to note: bread and butter are offered as a starter and are not complimentary, but I appreciated that the butter was actually soft enough to spread -- a small detail that made a big difference. I highly recommend the Brick Chicken. I know it may sound a bit unusual, but it's a generous and delicious plate. You get a large portion of chicken -- a breast and a thigh -- served with lentils and mushrooms. The seasoning is excellent, and it feels both satisfying and wholesome. For starters, don't miss the Mediterranean salad with hummus. It's a plate of creamy hummus topped with a bright Mediterranean salad, served with pita on the side. Absolutely delicious and easily a standout -- truly to die for. The restaurant has a full bar with great drinks and a solid wine selection. I ordered a mojito and asked to substitute vodka for rum, and they didn't hesitate for a second. It was perfectly made and refreshing. The service is exceptional. While dining, I noticed two guests come in, and at least three servers greeted them by name, asked how they were doing, and wished them a Happy New Year. That kind of genuine recognition speaks volumes about the staff and the relationships they build with their guests. The bar area has warm, cozy lighting and also offers dinner seating, which is a really nice touch. The rest of the dining area is spacious and comfortable. There's also a large outdoor patio with heat lamps -- perfect for brunch or cooler evenings. Just bring a jacket if you plan to sit outside. The restaurant has two fairly large, all-gender bathrooms, which is convenient and appreciated. Parking is the only challenge -- it's street parking only, and it can be tough. Be prepared to walk a bit. Overall, this place delivers on comfort, quality, and hospitality. I highly recommend! read more

Stopped in for brunch and ordered the Garden Omelette (delicious), a side of bacon, and one Lemon Ricotta Pancake for the table. One thing to note: there's only one espresso machine in the entire restaurant, so if your table orders multiple espresso-based drinks, expect them to come out one at a time. No oat milk available, only almond and whole milk. Their yogurt bowls use Greek yogurt. The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes were just okay; nothing standout. For two people, our total for 2 almond-milk lattes, 1 yogurt bowl, a garden omelette, side of bacon, and one side of a lemon ricotta pancake came to $65 before tip, over $77 with tip. Pretty pricey for what it was. Ambiance is clean and pleasant, service was friendly. Overall, though, nothing felt extraordinary for the price. It simply felt like... South Pasadena breakfast brunch minus the mimosas / alcohol. read more

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Delicious food, coffee and all items came exactly and as ordered. Lovely open air outdoor and indoor space as well. read more

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Came here for brunch on a holiday weekend. Me and my friends got outdoor seating cause it was such a nice day. Great place for a date lol prob cause service was so slow! We ordered the Anne's breakfast with the upgrade to lemon ricotta pancakes and the breakfast burrito. The pancakes were good and fresh. The burrito was just a burrito..... Get the pancakes read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Servers are sweet, love the courtyard outdoor seating but my family usually prefers sitting inside. Love coming here for breakfast/brunch. The buttermilk pancakes were delicious. Came for dinner for the first time. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Also ordered the burger and fries. Fried were good, their ranch was delicious. They ran out of bread during that night's service. Bummer. For dessert we got both this apple tart and bread puffing. The apple dessert wasn't something I would order again but that bread pudding with caramel and ice scoop was delicious. read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - Buttermilk Pancakes - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Came back here for dinner and decided to update my review. Short rib - 5/5 - this was so amazing! Highly recommend this dish. It was cooked perfectly and everything in the dish had so much flavor - perfectly creamy mashed potatoes, roasted garlic bits, the roasted onion was to die for, and the green beans were just the right amount of cooked. My husband almost licked his plate clean! Mussels - 3.5/5 - pretty good! Not the best I've had but still good! Bread pudding - 5/5 - it was perfectly cooked, some bread pudding is too dense and hard, this was just right! Very tasty! Overall this dinner was incredibly, and I was so pleasantly surprised based on other reviews I've read so definitely wanted to update! read more

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Loved this place! The patio is so cute and has ample seating! The service was prompt and attentive. The food was great too. The lemon ricotta pancakes delivered and they happily gave us more syrup. The veggie omelet was delicious too with giant chunks of goat cheese. The potatoes were generous and came with sauteed onions too. read more

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This was such a lovely brunch spot! They have a giant pet friendly balcony and friendly staff. The food was really good too! Pancakes were so fluffy and delicious and I really enjoyed the garden omelette filled with goat cheese. As others have noted, however, we did experience some issues with ordering. They lost our order so we had to wait a little longer than normal. But the waiter was very nice once he caught the mistake and comped our drinks for us. I'll definitely go back but follow up with my order a little sooner if I notice I've been waiting for a while read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - Buttermilk Pancakes - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Simple food, I'm one that appreciates that. And morning cocktails, another thing I appreciate. Mike & Anne's is a vibe, quaint.

It's been a while since I've had huevos rancheros this good! The flavors were perfectly balanced the eggs cooked just right, the salsa fresh and vibrant, and the presentation made it even more inviting. You can tell they use quality ingredients and care about what they serve. Definitely one of those dishes that remind you how comforting a well-made breakfast can be. Highly recommend if you're craving something delicious and satisfying to start your day. Can't wait to come back and try more from their menu! read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - Huevos Rancheros - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Great ambiance and loved the locale! Service was fast and friendly and the food came so quickly. They have a full bar with specialty drinks including coffee, wines, spritzers. Definitely try the lemon pancakes! read more

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We sat at the patio. The atmosphere was very cute either way lost if trees, lights, and plants. There are plenty of heaters for outdoor seating. Parking; there was plenty of street parking on a Saturday night. Service: our waitress came to our table 3 times, once to get our drink orders, a second time for the food orders, and another time for the bill and to get our dessert orders. The young men cleaning up the tables and plates were awesome. They were the ones who brought out desserts, food, and refilled our drinks. Food: My husband got the macaroni and cheese as an appetizer. He really enjoyed. The macaroni and cheese is actually a side but they won't let you order it as a substitute for fries when ordering a burger or sandwich. We both enjoyed our burgers. The burger we cooked to our preference and were juicy. I really like the combination of Swiss cheese and blue cheese on the Mike and Anne's burger. read more

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Outdoor patio is killer but prices are steep for what is offered. Food is decent but nothing to write home about. If you want to treat yourself it's worth a visit. Just a note if your child is looking for chocolate chip pancakes that doesn't exist here. read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - Buttermilk Pancakes - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Tried this place first time for an early Christmas breakfast party for work. There is a cute indoor section with a shared adorable patio with another business it looks like. Serves typical American breakfast and lunch menu items such as eggs, omelettes, pancakes, sandwiches, soups, salads. They're known for their lemon ricotta pancakes. Pros: -friendly and nice staff -cute indoor and outdoor decor -clean -food was decent but on the pricier side -variety of sweet and savory breakfast -restrooms are shared with another business -can accommodate large parties especially outdoors in the patio Farmers scramble - decent scrambled eggs with variety of veggies such as mushrooms, onions, zucchini, peppers, etc. wish there were more cheese but that's just me! Sour dough bread was perfectly toasted. Cons: -slightly pricy -no parking lot but there are nearly free residential parking for up to 3 hours read more

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Came with family on a Saturday morning for brunch. We got really lucky with the weather and didn't have to deal with the summer heat yet. The service wasn't terrible, but with so many tables and a large area to cover, it felt like the servers could easily miss us at times. I'm a fan of a good HUEVOS RANCHEROS, and theirs didn't disappoint. I also ordered a side of the RICOTTA PANCAKE--while it was good, it wasn't quite memorable enough for me to get again. It's a cute, pet-friendly spot that can accommodate larger parties, which is a plus. I'd definitely come back again. ENJOY! PS: It's mostly street parking. read more

This place was pretty disappointing. The decore and outdoor seating was beautiful, the service was prompt, bordering on friendly. The food was meh. I tried the French toast (dry), the lemon pancakes (dry) and the oatmeal (very wet). Bland was the overall flavor. So... not for me. read more

Cute brunch spot in South Pasadena! The seating outside is pleasant and beautiful. I got a fluffy omelette packed with sausage and cheese. The Lemon Ricotta pancake was sweet and slightly creamy from the cheese. The staff were friendly. read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - 1 One Lemon Ricotta Pancake - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Went there for a family gathering, food was good, serving was big, staffs were friendly. read more

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Great food and service. Reasonable prices as well. Wonderful outdoor dining in the patio. Highly recommend!!!

BRUNCH WAS GOOD ================= My husband and I had brunch at Mike & Anne's restaurant on Saturday, September 28, 2024. We were out riding our bikes and initially had intended to go to a restaurant in San Marino, but decided to stop at Mike & Anne's instead. They didn't have a big bike rack outside, but a small one that was already taken. However, the host let us bring our bikes to the back of the patio along one railing. That worked perfectly because we could also see them from the patio. My husband ordered the fried chicken sandwich and he loved that. That was great because now he will want to go back again. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and those were good. I loved the berry compote. The patio is dog friendly which is nice. I think there were three or four dogs there. read more

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This outdoor patio is really large and everything I've had on the menu has been just right. Breakfast is solid and so are the lunch options. Service is really great too! Quick friendly and made to enjoy! read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - Tuna melt requested without cheese and salad - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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The atmosphere sitting outside on a nice morning would make any breakfast better. Given that, the food is very good. I will definitely be back. The only negative was that on the morning I was there only one server seemed to be working. That poor person was busting her buns trying to take care of so many tables. Some of the other staff did try to help out. Parking is difficult, but it is such a nice place to have a breakfast. read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon was seated indoors. It was a nice ambiance and there's patio seating as well. We were seated pretty quickly after being on the waitlist. It did feel a bit chaotic with all of the servers running around. I ordered the Cuban sandwich which comes with fries. The sandwich itself was pretty flavorful while the fries were mediocre. Menu is quite pricey, but probably standard for Pasadena brunch prices. It's a nice little spot to try out if you're in the area with a small group for the vibes. read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - Cuban Sandwich - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Beautiful place! Food is great!!! The lemon pancakes are the best Servers are so nice read more

I love this place! I've been here for both lunch and dinner and the vibes are immaculate. It gives both small town homey diner vibes and cute laid back California outdoor eatery vibes. When the weather is good, this is a great place to be. I have to come back and try their breakfast menu but so far the chicken kale salad and the beef pot pie are excellent. Their CA burger is good too. I also love their sweet potato fries. Great place for family and pets too. read more

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Had one of my best breakfast ever! The french toast were delicious and the pancake so tasty. read more

Mike & Anne's Restaurant - French Toast - New American Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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