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    Millie's Cafe - Pasadena

    4.1 (2.5k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Sergio R.

    One of favorite breakfast spots in Pasadena for sure! A lot of people feel the same way, it's always a packed house and the line is long. Highly suggest joining their waitlist. The staff are accommodating and nice. You can see how the place operates so smoothly. They all work really well together and are friendly people. The food is tasty and comforting. Coffee drinks are great as well! They have seating inside and outside along the perimeter of the building. It's got a nice old diner feel to it. Come try em out for yourself! Your belly will thank you!

    original $6
    Erik G.

    I've always heard Millie's was the place for brunch. Our son had a long weekend off school, so we went out on a Friday to spend some time with him and decided to come here for brunch. I read online that their Silverlake location is smaller with first-come, first-served seating, while the Pasadena location has both indoor and outdoor seating. It's highly recommended to use the Yelp waitlist, as the lines can get long. We joined the waitlist before we arrived and it said we were fourth in line, but we were quickly seated at a table of our choice without waiting, which was nice. They provide water and glasses at the table, along with standard diner condiments. I started with a coffee ($5.00), which was refillable, so you definitely get your money's worth. They refilled it twice for us. I had a lot of energy when we left! Our son wanted pancakes but couldn't decide. We ordered two single pancakes: an original ($6) and a blueberry pancake ($8.00). I tried a bite of the blueberry pancake, and it was a solid, fluffy pancake. My wife ordered two eggs, hash browns with her choice of meat and toast. She chose sausage and sourdough toast. The sausages were large and had a maple flavor, which we both liked and would order again. The hash browns were excellent, and our son ended up eating my wife's, and she ended up with his pancakes, much to her chagrin. Being the nice mother she is, she was happy to let our son eat her food. I ordered one of their specialties, the Devil's Mess, and it was a bit underwhelming, to be honest. I liked the sour cream and guacamole on top, but it didn't have enough spice for me. I asked for some hot sauce and salsa. There's a $1 up-charge for a small container of salsa, which was pretty good and exactly what I needed for my Devil's Mess. You can choose between home fries or hash browns, and I went with the home fries, which were great. I wouldn't order the Devil's Mess again, but I'm glad I tried it. We will definitely be back and order two plates of what my wife gets so our son and she can both have the food they want. I'll probably try the Chicken Fried Steak next time. It's one of my all-time favorite dishes, and I'm kicking myself for not ordering it!

    Pistachio Latte is a must try, so delicious!
    Los F.

    If you are looking for nice breakfast spot in Pasadena, you need to check out Millie's Cafe! Loved the outdoor street seating and variety of menu options. If you are Vegan, they have a whole menu just for you. I got the Monkey Pancakes and Pistacho latte. The pancakes were a big and loaded with bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips. It paired perfect with the semi sweet pistachio latte. Sorry forgot to take pictures of the pancakes. They were that good!

    Margaret P.

    Finally had an opportunity to try this place. It was a nice day out in Pasadena for some breakfast, so we took advantage of it. We added our names to the waitlist which helped us. I ordered the banana walnut pancake and an omelette to share with my friend. I also got a latte which was great to drink with the breakfast options I had. Knocking down a star cause it was pretty tight in there, which made it hard for me to maneuver my stroller (I will say, my stroller is a bit bulky, but that's a me problem I guess). Overall, a pretty great spot for brekky.

    Blueberry waffle combo
    Tori S.

    I ordered the blueberry waffle combo with eggs, bacon, and potatoes. The waffle was just okay, was kind of bland, nothing special about it. The eggs and bacon were good, the bacon was crispy which is how I like it. I was also not a huge fan the potatoes, they weren't very flavorful and lacked crispiness. The service was good and the waiters were very attentive.

    Family
    Michael A.

    I fell in love with the location in Silver Lake and I was shocked to find out there's a location in Pasadena and booked it and omg it's so good!! I love the lemoncotta pancake. The service was smooth as soon I got there I thought I needed to sit somewhere else other than at my own party table the next table over turned over just in time and they cleaned it so fast. The beautiful lady I believe she is the host sat us down and the whole experience is so family oriented. Thanks Julian and the family for helping out!

    Country fried steak
    Cynthia D.

    Busy busy busy. Went for a Saturday brunch. Didn't wait long for a table for 4 but food took a while. The potatoes are definitely a hit. Heads up, they don't do hash browns on the weekends and only certain items come with potatoes. Expect a loud environment if you're eating inside since all the bigger parties are seated indoors. There's only 2 bathrooms in the back and parking is rough with the other coffee shop on the corner.

    Sausage
    Kristine K.

    Came here for a birthday brunch and it just wasn't it. The hostess was a bit dismissive, the outside seating was super tight with tables right on top of each other, and everything took a long time once we ordered. What was frustrating was seeing tables around us get seated after we did and receive their food almost immediately while we were still waiting. It seemed like they were regulars based on their conversation. The food itself was fine, but nothing memorable. Overall, the vibes were off that day.

    Avocado toast
    Karen L.

    Overall nice local spot. It gets super busy but the tables flip quickly, and if you're not picky about seating, plenty of outdoor options usually available. They allowed us to seat early in line since we were ok with outside seating. The service was quick too. The parking situation is tough in the lot but you should be able to get some spots in the nearby streets. The coffee is solid here. I ordered a Blue Magik, which is blue spirulina with a nice hint of cinnamon. I was able to get it with oat milk. I was less of a fan of the avocado toast. The avocado was good but I prefer mine mashed. I did take a star off due to it lacking in seasoning. My fiance felt the same and added salsa to the toast I shared with him because it didn't have too much flavoring.

    Cathy K.

    Had brunch at this place that's been in my booklists. The wait seemed pretty long but we only waited around ~30 minutes on a weekend for 2 people. We ordered the pancakes combo plate and fried chicken with waffles. I was really craving some chocolate chip pancakes that day, so it hit the spot! The side dishes were just okay, nothing that blew my mind. The chicken and waffles were also just okay, just a little dry. Service was decent but nothing memorable. It was very busy and popping inside though. I wouldn't really say I'd be dying to come back, but it was a nice classic American brunch spot.

    Vegan Chunky monkey pancakes with regular breakfast combo
    Marcela L.

    Whenever I am craving pancakes Millie's is my go to! Being dairy free, but not vegan is made simple at Millie's because they allow me to mix and match vegan pancakes with the eggs and meat breakfast combos if I wish. Same thing with the chilaquiles, I can swap the dairy for vegan cheese and vegan sour cream but still have real eggs on them. It's the best of both worlds. Millie's does get very busy so I recommend getting there early. They have outdoor seating, but it's on the sidewalk. We had direct sunlight on us part of the time and the service was spotty. We asked for hot sauce that we never received.

    Vegan eggs over cheesy potatoes and sourdough toast on the side.
    Brittanie R.

    The food here is really good, I come because they have a really good vegan menu as well as non vegan food. Their vegan breakfast is soo good! This past time I got the vegan "Elanor", I think it was called. It had vegan egg over potatoes with vegan cheese. It was delicious! The cheese melted, it was so gooey. I have had their vegan Chiliquiles as well and they are good. I also appreciate that they offer vegan lattes with soy milk. My friends got non vegan food and loved their dishes. I would give 5 stars, but the seating is not always the best and the service is rushed because they're always on a wait. Sometimes you get sat outside and their umbrellas don't always save you from the sun. But they are super popular so it comes with the territory. I have been coming for years and will continue to go. I appreciate the vegan menu! Small parking lot, so come early to find parking.

    pistachio matcha & pistachio strawberry matcha lattes... delicious
    Delfin T.

    Staff was fantastic... from the host to the server to the bus boy. Drinks were great... we ordered the pistachio matcha and the pistachio strawberry matcha. Loved both of them. The breakfast burrito with chorizo was perfect, but the chicken and waffle benedict was just okay. Fried chicken strips was nice and crispy but waffles were kinda too soft for our liking. I ordered a side of biscuit but it came out like a muffin and the texture is somewhere between a biscuit & a muffin. Didn't care for it and didn't eat it.

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    Best brunch place! My family goes here on a regular basis. We love the wait staff and family vibe.

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    Amazing vegan breakfast food, by far one of my favorites to eat at and have the experience I want. Well worth it for me every time.

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    Do you sell mimosas?

    No alcohol!

    We're seeking a great new brunchy spot for our family birthdays... Do you take reservations for Sundays? And what's the largest group you can accommodate, we may have up to 15? Thank You!

    Hey Rebecca, We do not offer reservations; however, we do allow you to check your party onto the… Read more

    Do you guys seat parties of 10 or larger?

    Yes, we do!

    Do you accommodate tree nut allergies (cashew, walnut, pecans, pistachios)?

    Are there pancakes?

    Yes there are pancakes and a variety as well!

    Is there outside dining?

    Yes

    Is it still open for outdoor seating as of 12/12/20 ? Thanks

    Unfortunately we’re not open for outdoor seating we only doing phone order & take out!

    Is this owned/managed by the same Millie who owned "A Penny for Your Thoughts" (that used to be in the same building on Washington)?

    No. It is managed by the same people that run Millie's in Silverlake. It's a husband and wife.

    Are you pet friendly?

    Yes! For the outdoor seating I see many dogs sitting with their owners

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes! They make a gluten free waffle and pancake. Just ask how they make it if you're extra sensitive.

    Does anyone know if they are open on July 4th? Thanks! (For those who think I should call, I tried…

    I'm almost positive they are open but an hour or so before you want to eat go on waitlist it's the best

    Do they take reservation or call ahead to be placed on waitlist?

    You can put your name on their waitlist on Yelp. Very convenient.

    Can I order take out?

    Yes, you can order take out, but sometimes they get so busy on the weekends they might not accept take out orders for a bit. It slows the kitchen down & they usually have a long waitlist to get seated.

    Is Millie's Cafe dog friendly? The dog is an emotional support animal & would be in a pet stroller

    They have outdoor seating and allow dogs!

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