I ordered California Benedict, and it came out fast but I was surprised it was cold when I had it. Servers kept coming to our table, it felt like we were being rushed to finish our food. It was an okay experience overall, but wasn't worth for a 1.5 wait read more

Solid option for brunch in the area. Good food, fast & friendly service, you can't really ask for much else. The owner would go around constantly refilling waters and coffee, and I really appreciated that. We got the devil's mess, monkey banana pancakes, and the breakfast burrito. The breakfast burrito had wayyyy too many beans in it, so now I know to ask without beans for next time. Other than that, everything tasted good, eggs weren't dry, pancakes were sweet, and we enjoyed our meal. read more

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Was good I did not like the quillaqilles the sauces was really lacking did not taste right and the black beans did not taste like they make them in house but canned which sucks, I may be wrong, but black beans is a food I eat everyday so you can taste canned vs fresh de la Olla As a guatemalan/mexican American I was just disappointed in the beans/sauce. Everything else we got was 5 stars I most definitely will be back and I'll be bringing my family they love spots like these. And the server that helped us was great as well as all the dues who brought our food out and the man that sat us down all very polite and gave us nice service read more

The best part of Millie's of Pasadena is the staffthey are so efficient, happy, hard working team they rise each other up....oh ya.....the food is YUMMY!!!! read more

Have to come back to this place and try out the delicious food. Our breakfast was quite yummy and we came here spontaneously looking through Yelp for a breakfast place As we were on the freeway. The waitlist reservations was terrific can't ask for a better timing.Location; parking was difficult to obtain as there are many other businesses nearby. Giving it three stars just because it was very loud in there and if you are a party of two we can't have a decent conversationOr even hear yourself think. However the biscuits was magnificent- the food not bad. and the service just as fantastic. Too bad for the acoustics. read more

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My husband and I love going to Millie's - good food and excellent customer service-we enjoy the area and the variety the menu offers- they will not disappoint read more

Best breakfast in LA county! Family run and feels at home! Love it! My daughter gets a different tasty pancakey

Fabulous blue berry French toast and chocolate shake! We joined the waitlist through Yelp and arrived a bit early, so we only had to drool over all the amazing dishes for a few minutes. Service was fabulous and my coffee was never empty. Would recommend this spot for breakfast or lunch. read more

Millie's Cafe - Pasadena - Usual with bacon, blueberry short stack, amazing Benedict and the most fabulous blueberry French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Wait is long....that's ok you can add you name to their wait list. Service is fast, attentive and friendly. I love the vegan menu option! Had the Vegan Florentine. I enjoyed the spinach, tofu and spinach over an English muffin. Also had the iced soy chai latte. Yum! My boyfriend had the usual with a waffle... should have gotten my own waffle. It was so good! And it's not too big or filling so it's doable! read more

Millie's Cafe - Pasadena - Vegan Florentine - very good! I would order again! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've driven by Millie's many times, there's always a line out the door and today I finally learned why. We came at lunch and ordered breakfast which is served all day (all day here means 8am to 3pm). The breakfast menu is deep and delicious. They make pancakes, french toast, scrambles, waffles, burritos, benedicts, with many vegan and gluten free options. The lunches looked good but the fried chicken and waffles benadict was calling my name. The food was great, the service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant is bright, upbeat and comfortable. This spot is a definite repeat. Don't let the crowd scare you away, they have lots of outdoor and indoor seating, i got a table for 2 at lunchtime with no wait. I also recommend the macha drinks, the macha, lavender lemonade is very good, not too sweet, with fresh lavender sprinkled on top which smells magical. To top it off, Millie's is owned by a Palestinian family so come show some love! read more

Millie's Cafe - Pasadena - Fried chicken and waffles benadict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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What an awesome little spot in town! And a great addition to the street side as there are some cute shops and it's next to lavender and honey! Another great spot! But back to the waffles, pancakes, I mean if your not counting calories... this place is for you! But then if you are ... again, it still could be for you! They have great açaí bowls also. I think the only thing missing is champagne for some awesome mimosas. read more

We were so excited to try this place. They have an extensive menu with many great options, it was hard to pick just one. The food was quite a disappointment. We each got a milkshake and entree. Nothing was terrible, but nothing was grand; it was all pretty bland and mediocre. To top it off, we got sick. read more

Great food, wonderful service. Very lively and friendly environment. Dog and kid friendly.

Awesome vegan options!! Yummy food on this menu! Highly recommend and they take good safety precautions! read more

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Came here for the first time and the service and food was amazing! The food was so good I'm constantly craving it. I loved their rosemary potatoes so much, it was different and really good. The staff was very friendly and check-in often! read more

Excellent service and tasty food. 3 of us got the pancakes (2 gluten free) and one got the everything bagel with lox. Atmosphere is one one would expect of a locally owned diner. Friendly, warm and busy. Will definitely be returning. read more

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Hands down one of the best places to get breakfast, lunch, or brunch (sans mimosa's lol). I especially love it because of their dedicated and extensive vegan menu and they're always adding new items! Plus, they aren't like other places just wanting to capitalize off of the vegan wave... they're actually really knowledgeable. Can't say enough about Millie's! read more

Great gluten free options for you Celiacs out there. I've never once been cross contaminated, and that means a lot.

Millie's moves in right up the street from me and it's been my go to breakfast spot ever since. The food hear is amazing, it's been hard to branch out from the Devils mess, a delicious egg dish with spicy Italian sausage. The staff is friendly and great and though it's always busy, they seat you fast and make sure you feel at home. Extra Kudos: just this morning a terrible customer came in and started arguing with the owner for something clearly her fault. The owner apologized but held her ground and dealt with the situation in a respectful steadfast way. We need more store owners that stand up to shitty people that way. read more

This was an amazing cafe. The food was great, but the service was amazing. seems like a family run cafe. our food arrived quickly and we were checked on repeatedly. We never ran out of hot coffee and checked on how our food was. We were all very impressed! Thank you for a pleasant experience! read more

The best breakfast/brunch around. Really have enjoyed everything that I've ordered from here. The customer service is exceptional! Everyone is willing to help you and serve you. Yes the wait time is long but I checked in through Yelp and that saved us time. But once you get in there hey serve really quick. read more

some of the best breakfast in pasadena. the lines might be long but it is always worth the wait.

Went in by myself and was seated right away. Hostess was nice. Then I just sat there and waited for someone to take my order and no one came. Look over and the hostess and 2 servers are chatting it up. I make eye contact with both servers and one walks away and the other just continued to chat so I left. Usually don't rate for bad service but that was pretty terrible. read more

The only negative thing I can think of in relation to Millie's Cafe is that I haven't had a chance to try more of their breakfasts. The service has always been great. They're Johnny-on-the-spot w/ the coffee refills. I'm not the biggest hollandaise fan but each of the ones I've tried here have been really damn good. And that espresso milk shake is SO good! It's this milkshake, in particular, that's going to keep me coming back. read more

Don't come here unless you're looking to have a quick bite of average tasting breakfast food. We chose to meet here for breakfast with an old friend who was passing through town who we hadn't seen in quite a while. We were approached twice by the staff to tell us that they needed the table for other guests (we had been there less than an hour) and had just paid our $100 bill!! Beyond rude, and not worth the aggravation. Go eat somewhere else, unless you like being harassed to leave. So disappointing...... read more

Kind of a long wait. Highly recommend using the virtual wait time to get a table. The vegan breakfasts are delicious and worth it though.

***Told to go to iHop and asked not to come back*** =========================================== All I wanted was a HOT WAFFLE. It was cold, so I went to the counter and had them make another one. The 2nd waffle was cold, the plate was cold. I returned the 2nd waffle. The waiter DID NOT offer anything else. I had to ask them to remove the waffle from the receipt. They were going to charge me regardless. That's ridiculous! I didn't take one bite. I asked the owner at the very least to comp me $3.25 for the coffee. Granted to me, reluctantly. All I wanted was a HOT WAFFLE and instead the female manager gave me attitude, and accused me of lying about the waffle being cold. I was with two friends who agreed the waffle was cold. They felt the plates and the waffles. The butter wouldn't melt. UNBELIEVABLE!!! The owner literally walked to my table and put his hand on my shoulder and said, "Don't come back". Besides telling me to "go to iHop". I believe in supporting small local businesses. I've worked in restaurants. I don't care that your turnaround on food is fast. I shouldn't have to justify returning cold waffles to you twice?! Cold, not lukewarm. The appropriate response I feel should have been, "I'm sorry, what else can I get you? The (fill in the blank) is nice". Then make sure the replacement is perfect. I suggest avoiding Millie's because you're going to be served negativity. All I wanted was a HOT WAFFLE. Also the place is super cold with no heating at 7:30 am. Never in my over 50 years living have I ever received such bad service. If I could leave zero stars, I would. read more

Cute breakfast spot. This location has changed from a few restaurants so I'm hoping Millie's lasts. Service is pretty attentive even though the restaurant gets really busy during peak hours. The food is average. The dishes look better than they taste. The food isn't bad by any means, but it's not amazing by any sense. Just average. Their servers wear shirts that say, "Service with a F**k You!" Except the F word is actually spelled out. Definitely a sense of humor. Not sure if it's necessarily a good sense of humor, but a sense of humor nonetheless. Parking lot in the back has a limited number of spaces and is shared between several businesses. Few street parking spots available across the street near Rite Aid. read more

Overpriced for the quality of the food and hipster ambiance. Waffle was good. Bacon was like dry, crispy beef jerky. Rosemary potatoes were very bland and soft, like boiled potatoes. We were charged $1 for asking for a little bit of salsa to put on the super bland eggs. read more

This place had a lot of promise- located in a cute neighborhood next to an equally cute coffee shop and a little trendy vintage store, this seemed like the perfect fit. However, after coming here twice and having a bad experience both times, I'm not going to try anymore. My first time I ordered acai. What I received was a bowl of red liquid with some fruits in it. It's as if the owners have never had or seen what an acai bowl looks like. I don't mean to be insulting but, like, damn. There was no indication that this had ever been frozen. The second time I came in with some friends, one of which ordered the acai bowl (I warned her to no avail) and she too received a bowl of red liquid, absolutely no frozen texture or anything, with some fruits tossed in. Having learned from my acai experience, I ordered a chicken sandwich. The bread was hard, the chicken was leathery, and the whole thing just tasted like it was made 3 days ago and microwaved when I ordered it. The service was terrible both times, and both times I've been given the wrong check. A common complaint of this place is the wait time, but I feel it's unfair to judge that because they can't make their restaurant suddenly fit more people. It sucks, but I get it. Honestly, I think they need to rethink their menu and only serve foods that they know how to make. I'd take a solid basic breakfast menu any day over the extended menu where nothing is good. read more

Fun vibe and great food. Had the pancakes and split the chilaquiles. Large enough to split and very tastey

Been here before and food is inconsistently made. some times food is fine while other times the food is over cooked, borderline burnt. however, this last time was the worst. I am vegan and had ordered a vegan breakfast burrito. It was a pick up order so the burrito was wrapped and clearly labeled "vegan" on the foil. However as soon as I started eating I noticed the protein and the "vegan egg" were definitely not vegan. My husband went back to ensure this was in fact not vegan and to pick up the correct food. The manager was less than helpful in ensuring this would not happen again or making it right to ensure the customer's happiness. Will not go back again if they don't care about serving vegans the wrong food. read more

I came here a few months ago and had a terrible experience. My friend wanted to come for breakfast so I thought I would give it another shot this weekend. Had the same experience, will never be back. We felt rushed the entire time. The server brought us our food and as I was just picking up my fork to take the first bite and someone had already came to drop off the bill. We hadn't even finished eating and the waiter had come around and asked if we were ready to pay and she a portable payment pad. After we paid, we stayed a while to catch up and talk, and I had packed up my leftovers. As I was standing up, I had not even picked up my leftovers box yet and the bus boy was taking it away. I I told him that those were my leftovers and I was about to grab them. There was a line out the door, which is why I assume they were rushing us, but overall I do not feel like they should rush their customers out of the restaurant. read more

A solid place to fill up on eggs and toast and other things. Great place for solid parking, and short enough of a wait. read more

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I wanted to like this place more than I did. We had breakfast on a weekday morning and there was not a long wait. We were seated at a small table with very uncomfortable chairs. Seems like they were chosen to avoid staying too long after your meal. Coffee was good and fresh. We asked for a recommendation from our server as this was our first visit. Ordered Devil's Mess and Chilaquiles. The black beans that come with Chilaquiles made the dish too watery like soup. It wasn't bad but not good. Some of the rosemary potatoes my husband ordered with his food were not cooked all the way through. They ran out of biscuits and were making fresh ones but we were both done with our meals by the time it was brought to the table. It was delicious with butter and jam. I am willing to come back and try something else or maybe try the original Silverlake location. read more

1st time & all I can say is WOW! Was crowded, but so worth the wait! Food was delicious & service was excellent! Very pleased & looking forward to next visit!! Highly recommended! read more

Hello yelpers!! I loved it, my daughter said to me, that's right you're a helper. Yes, yes I am. We have to help each other out here and share our experiences! First!!! Do not come to Millie's without reading other reviews! That was my mistake - I had no idea what I was getting myself into, so let me help out just a little bit. First - it is crowded on the weekends!!! Second - parking lot is small, but there's free parking on the streets. Third- the menu if HUGE!!! So, if you have no idea what your favorites are study the menu before going. Tons and tons of healthy choices. First, the milks for tea or coffee! Almond, coconut, hemp, I went with my new favorite oat and a matcha latte! Yum and yum! My daughter ordered the waffle with strawberries and bananas- it was gluten free AND it was the BEST WAFFLE EVER! Dad got steak and eggs with the fresh made biscuit! So so good! Highly recommend. I ordered an omelette. And I was t impressed. The fillings were just sprinkled inside folded over egg. It was more like an egg taco. I'm sure their scrambled version would have been much better! Go! Have fun! Get there early. read more

Came here for breakfast. Their service is great. But the food is just ok. Place can be crowded in the morning especially weekends. read more

Millie's Cafe - Pasadena - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Found them via Yelp and had high ratings, so we gave it a try. Fast turnaround for tables so the wait wasn't bad even though it may look long from a glance. We came here before our hike at Eaton Canyon up the street. They have their own parking lot to the left of the restaurant (if you're facing the store) that provides a decent amount of parking. We were afraid it would be a long wait since we saw a ton of people waiting outside, but it was easily gone within minutes. We only waited about 10-12 minutes before we were sat. Good thing is that they take orders also pretty quick too, but that's about it. The food waiting time was what took the longest. We waited 20-25 minutes before our food showed up. I had ordered their spinach and mushroom egg white omelette and the boyfriend ordered their country fried steak. GG. The portion is so small... LOL. I could literally count how many small pieces of potatoes I got: 7. Their country fried steak was also tiny, it was the size of my palm. The flavors were decent, but nothing special (very basic) I felt. Just ya regular plain ole egg white omelette. Our dishes also weren't very appetizing aesthetic wise, didn't make me want to eat it sorta feel. Maybe we ordered stuff that wasn't their specialty, I dunno, it was an average experience for me and not worth a long wait (when it gets crazy busy). read more

Cute little cafe in Pasadena. It's refreshing to have a neighborhood go-to breakfast/coffee spot that's not in Old Town! They have tons of breakfast options, including a Vegan menu. I ordered the crabs benedict. The poached eggs were cooked to absolute perfection. The egg white was fluffy and yolk wasn't overcooked. What was more impressive was the coffee. Most coffee spots (mostly chains) tend to use too much milk in espresso drink and the espresso itself can taste a bit burnt but my cortado was perfecto! The waitstaff is very friendly and their service is prompt. The manager (perhaps owner) was extremely helpful and seemed to know what I wanted before I could even ask. He was running around making sure the dining area looked immaculate the entire time I was there. I will definitely be back! read more