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We got lucky and came on Friday before 11:00 am. There was no wait indoors and plenty of tables outside. We ordered right away and it came out pretty quickly. I had the Maynard's Special which was eggs scrambled with toasted pine nuts, spinach and goat cheese. I added mushrooms and it was excellent. I loved the pine nuts. it was a great addition to the eggs and spinach. The onions on top came from my daughter who didn't care for them and added it to my plate.
I came here when in the area and craving a savory breakfast. Thankfully, they have an array of options with a vegan menu composed of everything from breakfast burritos to waffles and pancakes. When I stepped inside, I was greeted right away by the very friendly staff. I was seated right by the window where I was able to people watch. I was so happy they it was nice and cool inside, as it was sweltering hot outside! They were very fast when taking my order. I ordered the vegan famous breakfast burrito with the plant based Mexican chipotle sausage. It was just as delicious as the menu described it to be. The burrito was fully loaded with tofu eggs, which were crumbly and salted, some buttery avocado slices, crispy tater tots that were fried to perfection, and delectable and melty vegan cheese. The Mexican chipotle sausage worked so well in the burrito, adding a nice savory and meaty flavor while also adding some heat to the dish. I felt so great after eating it and it was very filling. The ambiance here was lovely and it was fun, upbeat and cheery. The seating was so comfortable and I felt relaxed and at ease while dining here. I loved the promptness and attention to detail. I didn't end up getting coffee, as I already drank 2 cups before coming here and it was barely noon. But the smell of espresso had me drooling and making me wish I could stomach a third cup! But it gives me a reason to return! Along with so many other enticing vegan dishes! Parking was super easy as I found a spot on the street right in front of the restaurant. But they also have a parking lot behind the restaurant with plenty of parking!
We came to have brunch on a Saturday afternoon and thank goodness they have this waitlist available. Put our name down close to 11am and it was it was 30-45 min wait. So we were able to kill time until then! Located next to Honey & Lavender, parking lot available in the back, not that small! Once seated, we got to order the California Benedicts and the Country Fried Steak. It actually didn't take too long for our order to arrive, which we were surprised they are very quick and efficient with service! Although, the food was very underwhelming. California Benedict was pretty basic, or just the bare minimum actually. It was okay, ingredients don't really stand out. My bf's country fried steak, he was disappointed that the steak didn't even look fried. He wasn't really a fan of his order lol. I thought the potatoes were pretty decent, although I wish they were cut smaller into like breakfast potatoes. They were so chunky, but also wish they could be fried more. Overall, I feel like we chose the wrong items from this place lol, but these were the items highlighted on the Yelp page? Maybe it didn't help that we were seated next to the kitchen or a cart full of dirty dishes bc I just kept smelling that as we were eating.
First time trying Millie's. Was yummy. Wait times are definitely lengthy, so I'd recommend joining the online waitlist in advance. Lattes were tasty and the designs were really pretty. Friendly and fast service. A bit uncomfortable if you choose to sit outside, because there are a lot of guests standing and waiting to be seated, right next to the tables. Inside seating is a bit tight, due to the large crowds. There are an assortment of gluten free menu items to choose from as well, which is great. Overall, the food was good and it was a nice dining experience.
Highly recommend putting your name on the list as the wait time can be high, but it does go by fast. Kudos to the staff for all working together to really serve the customers. I was very impressed with the overall customer service. Now it makes sense why they have been in business for 100 years. The true test was trying out some basic dishes to see how good the food is. Pancake, 1/2 order of French toast, and of course a half an order of biscuits and gravy topped with scrambled eggs. The pancake was soft and fluffy. It was so good I really wanted to fold it up to eat as a taco, but I didn't want to be judged. It was so good that it left me wanting to risk all my manners. The French toast was excellent. Each bite was consistently delicious, well made and great flavor. The half order of biscuits and gravy paired with scrambled eggs is excellent. The biscuits were delicious, the gravy had a great rosemary taste, and the gravy is a bit on the thinner side. Personally it wasn't a deal breaker for me. It was still delicious. What would have made my simple meal perfect was coffee with creamer. They only serve half and half. Not a deal breaker but I prefer creamer giving it a true diner feel to it. Still giving 5 stars because the service and food was perfect. Thank you again! Definitely will be back!
8/3/26 Decent service, good food, mom n pop type of feel & ambiance in the heart of Pasadena. Indoor & outdoor seating available, dine-in & to-gos. Parking, street, free. Had this bookmarked & noticed that a few Yelp Friends have left their reviews on here. It looks like that hometown feel type of shop but the experience today was NOT that. Service was polite but not quite that welcoming that you would feel at a mom n pops shop. It's too bad coz if it were, we would frequent this diner/cafe. Most places that we're regulars at, we feel valued as patrons and are welcomed like family. I find less and less places have this kind of atmosphere. We ordered breakfast staples; Hubby ordered a machaca combo with flour tortillas & black beans, I opted for the (2 large!) banana walnut pancakes combo with chicken apple sausage, potatoes & over medium eggs. Our food arrived timely, hot and good presentation. Hubby said the machaca was decent because having had his fair share of machaca, these passed. My pancakes were huge! Flavor was good, as the banana slices & walnuts were cooked in, not just placed on top like most places. Macadamias would've been a better pairing though. The chicken apple sausage was flavorful & eggs were cooked as requested. Noise level was somewhat loud with all the clanging as tables were cleaned/bussed around us. Overall a decent experience for our first time visit, as mentioned, if the service was more thoughtful & welcoming, it would've made the difference from a 3 star to perhaps a 4 or a 5 star. Food for thought.
This is our first time visiting. Customer service is good, very busy place. Order to meal to table was astonishingly quick, very surprising and happy about that. Ambiance is very cozy kitchen, they have a great latte menu!! Highly recommend
Went on a very grueling hike, so we came to Millie's Cafe for a well-earned reward of a meal! My mind had been thinking of a breakfast burrito for hours, so naturally I ended up order the Famous Breakfast Burrito with my choice of meat beating Sausage Link. The burrito was really well-constructed. Very well balanced between the eggs and crispy tater tots! Was also a bit bemused that they didn't have hash browns on the weekend, but ordered some tasty Rosemary Potatoes instead. Staff here were great. Really nice to us even though the restaurant was about to wrap up for the day. Definitely worth the visit, need to check out some of the other menu items.
I was afraid there was going to be a long wait, but I went on a Friday morning & there was no line!! I loved the lemon ricotta pancakes!!! I'd probably return again to try other things on their menu! All of the employees were so kind as well! FEATURED Lemon Ricotta Pancake Breakfast Combo ($24) Huevos a la Mexicana ($20) Chilaquiles ($19) -- Plus added $7 for Machaca Beef even though the menu said it would be $4
Revisited with my wife for another brunch occasion and we might be more impressed this time than our previous visit. It was packed as usual and we got on the Yelp waitlist about 15 minutes before arrival which is always recommended. After being seated, we placed our order quickly and our food came out more quickly than our previous visit which is a great sign to see especially since they're busy all the time. This time around, I got the California Omelet and my wife got the Maynard Scramble. Both were absolutely phenomenal, potatoes are perfectly cooked and eggs were perfect as well. Both dishes aren't too filling as well which is great. Portions that they hand out are always big so prepare for a big FEAST. Absolutely love coming to Millies, can't wait for the next visit to try other menu items.
Updating our review to 5 stars (: pistachio latte is delicious. The chilaquiles Benedict was also delicious. Service was quick and good. Will definitely be back
This place is such a treat to go to. Despite being busy they seated us right away, took our orders gave us our food exactly the way we wanted it and we were out of there in no time! I got the California eggs Benedict with 4 eggs and potato's! Soooo good and I tried a lemon ricotta pancake also extremely yummy. The bathrooms are nice seating inside and all around the outside. Servers are very fast, polite, and diligent with their customers! I wish more places could be like this everywhere!
Parking: Millie's Cafe is located on the corner of Hill and Washington. There is usually street parking on Hill. Exterior: There are tables set up on the sidewalk for outdoor dining. Interior: The interior was pretty crowded. The tables were very close together so it was also very noisy as people try to talk over each other. Service: It usually takes me about 30-45 minutes to get seated. The waitlist is pretty long and you can sign up ahead on Yelp. Food: The food is pretty good. I have tried several omeletes. The Denver omelet is probably my favorite. They are loaded with ingredients and the egg is usually cooked perfectly unlike some places where it just ends up dry or burnt. Their pancakes are also great. They are made to order and extremely fluffy. I will definitely be back for more.
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Omfg, the food here was delicious! Not only that they also looked good I have been to lots of vegan places and this place takes the cake! I dare say it's even better than that place in Long Beach, the one across from a cleaners/laundry place read more
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There is usually a wait outside of Millie's Cafe on the weekends. Luckily, me and my friends joined the waitlist about 20 minutes prior to our arrival. Millie's Cafe is one of the most popular breakfast and brunch restaurants in Pasadena. The Millie's in Pasadena was founded in 2018. The old Millie's in Los Angeles was founded in 1926, which is 99 years ago. The interior of the Millie's in Pasadena is really nice. The staff were attentive, and the breakfast I had last Sunday was delightful. I ordered the lox Benedict. It was so good! I would go there again on a weekday to avoid the long lines or join the waitlist as early as possible. read more
10 months ago
Millie's has some fantastic food and has such a good vibe. It feels good just being there. It's true that it is usually crowded and you might have to wait a bit, they do offer Yelp wait list so that helps a bunch. Although I live around the area, I hadn't been there until a friend and I met up for breakfast (thanks, Jenn ;)) and now I'm hooked. The Messes are all delicious and the Chicken Fried Chicken is fried with a crispy, thin batter that doesn't make you feel heavy after eating. The staff have all been friendly and they HUSTLE! read more
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I've had Millie's on my list of brunch places to try for a while. I'm not a big brunch person, but I had a brunch food craving. Came on Black Friday and it was crowded, but I added myself to the Yelp waitlist on my drive to. Found street parking pretty easily since the parking lot in back was full. Yelp waitlist was pretty exact, but I got a text to check-in about 10 mins before the estimated time (so keep in mind when you add yourself to the waitlist to avoid being kicked off the list) and quickly seated within a few mins of checking in with the hostess with a red tablet. Inside was pretty packed and the staff was busy running around. There was a constant flow of orders and patrons. We ordered a few dishes to try: -Huevos Rancheros, I thought this dish was okay, but it was a smaller portion than I expected. Flavor was standard, added my own hot sauce for personal preference. -New Famous Breakfast Burrito with Chorizo, this came cut in half for easier sharing. Flavorful and the Salsa Verde made every bite *chef's kiss* I enjoyed this! -Half order Blueberry French Toast, blueberry compote was light, refreshing and not too sweet. I love French Toast so this was good. All in all, a solid brunch at Millie's. I'll be back whenever I have another brunch craving & will utilize the Yelp waitlist again, for sure. I don't recommend for large groups since it's a bit tight inside. Dog friendly, they also have outdoor patio seating. They also have coffee and matcha drinks and an all vegan menu available. read more
1 year ago
Came here to get brunch with a friend and was surprised at how packed the place was. Def recommend getting on the Yelp waitlist before coming especially during the weekends. Location/ Parking - the restaurant is north of the 210 freeway away from downtown Pasadena so parking wasn't so bad. There is a decent sized parking lot for the restaurant that is shared w other shops and plentiful street parking. Restrooms are outside and also shared. The Place - the restaurant is located on a corner and best for smaller parties (2-4) since it's tiny. Outdoor seating is available if you don't mind being on the sidewalk with close proximity to the street/traffic. We sat outside bc first available. Shade was provided but it was still really warm. TLDR - I feel like we ordered the wrong things, thus the experience was quite average. But this is a nice brunch spot with something for everyone including vegans/vegetarians (there's a whole page on vegan friendly options). I would come again to try different menu items and drinks. Lunch and breakfast items are offered all day and there's also a huge drinks selection and açaí bowls if you're feeling something lighter. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered: Chicken Pesto Artichoke Panini (3.5/5) - this comes w either crinkle cut fries or breakfast potatoes. I got the fries and enjoyed them a lot. They were perfectly seasoned and crispy. The sandwich itself was good but I probably won't get again. Chicken wasn't dry but it wasn't moist either. Pesto flavor was very light and overpowered by the artichoke. All in all a solid sandwich but nothing to write home about flavor wise. Bacon Breakfast Burrito (4/5) - texture was a bit mushy due to too much avocado. Sauce was a bit bland, wish it had a bit of a kick. Overall, not too bad. Chicken Waffles (2.5/5) - got To Go. This smelled heavenly fresh but I was really disappointed when I tasted it after I got home. Chicken was dry and tough. Waffle wasn't fluffy as expected but rather thick and starchy, also quite dry. They forgot to give us syrup, which didn't help. I'm not sure if it would taste better dine in since the texture and flavor wasn't quite there, I would pass on this. read more
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Always grateful for the staff and excellent food. I come with my daughter for breakfast. She recommends the french toast. read more
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What a great place to come for breakfast. They have a good selection on the menu. They are quick bringing your food after you order. There's a wait list, but it moves pretty fast read more
Can't go wrong with some delicious brunch! Ordered the Chicken and Waffles Benedict, Lavender Matcha, and Chorizo Benedict-- all did not disappoint! The Chicken was super crispy and tender and complemented the poached egg really well. This is my 3rd time coming here and I have yet to try everything on the menu Great brunch place with such a huge variety of brunch plates!! read more
1 year ago
First time trying it, food was good. Great customer service, there was plenty of sitting. They kept bringing me coffee which I love! We tried the turkey sausages. Not sure what kind they use because oh MG, they're delicious. There's parking in the back if you're looking for parking. We got there early because we didn't want to get caught in line, by time we left, there was a waiting list. read more
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Millie's cafe is a good local breakfast place. It was very busy in the morning but they have a smooth check in processes. Instead of sending you a text, they actually call you when your table is ready. Yes, it can get busy and a bit cramped, but it's part of the vibe. Also, it's a bit pricey for the kind of food you're getting, so keep that in mind. The sausages are big and the pancakes and french toast are not bad. Overall experience wasn't too bad. read more
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Elizabeth is always fantastic, she always makes us feel welcome and is happy to be of service! The food always looks appetizing and is tasty. I'm so happy they switched out the uncomfortable metal chairs for slightly broader plastic rattan chairs that are more comfortable. I think the only thing that I dislike now is the noise, it's a bit too loud so you have to talk loudly to be heard. I love that they have the Yelp wishlist! That's the best way to get in without waiting too long! read more
2 years ago
Millie's Cafe is a cute little breakfast spot that is open from morning through late afternoon. The restaurant itself is a large open room with alot of wooden tables and seating throughout, and the decor and design had that mom-and-pop feel to it which gave off an atmosphere of family gathering around the table for a cozy meal at home. I really liked the vibes of this place. Their menu is pretty extensive, and has alot of vegan options as well. I found it difficult to decide between a breakfast burrito and their pancakes, but after listening to our server's recommendations, I went with the veggie breakfast burrito. The food was pretty solid (not amazing but good nonetheless) and I look forward to coming back and trying everything else I had been eyeing on their menu. Service was friendly as well. read more
3 years ago
Had breakfast here on a Monday. Arrived at 0900 & we were sat immediately. Staff is super friendly and very efficient. Service is quick! The omelette I ordered came with spinach, onions, tomatoes and white cheese... delicious!! My mom had the breakfast croissant sandwich but I didn't get a picture of it. She loved that it came with a good amount of lettuce. The homemade biscuit is fantastic! I did take an order to go for my bf.. healthy green breakfast burrito with added meat. He said it was okay, but he did eat it at the start of his graveyard shift, several hours After I took it home. But the one thing he said was "spot on" was the side of hash browns. They're life changing!! We will definitely be returning! There were so many items in the menu I want to try! Oh and the pancake was perfect. Had a great taste and was the right size. read more
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This is one of the most popular spots in Pasadena for brunch. A corner cafe with plenty of indoor and sidewalk seating. Pro- tip: sign up for the waitilist via Yelp even before you get there so you don't spend time waiting around when you get to the actual location. Service is quick and efficient. The hostess was prompt about getting back to us about wait times and status on our table. The crab Benedict was good and a solid choice if you like benedicts. The pitaya bow was delicious and very sumptuous with fresh fruit, coconuts, slivered almonds. The Spanish omelette was a good omelette option as well. They have a wide varieties of matchas - both options we tried were solid. Parking is a bit tricky here, they have 2 different lots but this can get filled up during peak weekend brunch hours. Street parking is an option if you get lucky as well! read more
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Typical Los Angeles breakfast brunch menu. Nothing out of the ordinary service is good Restaurant is really nice. Don't order the steak and eggs you can taste the grill and its not clean had to sent back steak because was well done when i ordered medium and they still didn't get it right egg specials and pancakes is the way to go here. read more
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Love this place. I always bring out of town visitors for the amazing options. I like that I can join the waitlist when I'm on my way to secure my place in line. They are really fast too so you never really have to wait long. Lots of fun coffee options. Love that even though I'm not a vegan, a lot of the items are dairy free. They can do Apple Pay at your table so you don't even have to wait for the check. Definitely recommend. read more
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1399 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
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(626) 486-2407
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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…
Do you accommodate tree nut allergies (cashew, walnut, pecans, pistachios)?
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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