05/14/2026 A truly…read moreiconic Pasadena landmark! My history with Connal's goes back over 50 years. As a kid my Mom would take us there often for a Grinder and Soft Serve Cone. It was always a real treat. As a teenager I dated a couple of the girls that worked there so I was there on the regular in those days. In my 20's I lived right up the street and hit them up quite often. I don't get there as much as I'd like nowadays but when I do, it is always consistently great. Times have definitely changed but Connal's quality food and super customer service has not! I am a huge Combination Grinder fan and have not ordered anything different for well over 30 years. They are always stacked with lots of high quality cold cuts and delicious Provolone, crisp shredded Lettuce,thin sliced Onions and Vinegar and Oil on a delicious French Roll. In my teens and 20's I did try many samplings on their vast menu and as memory serves, everything was always delicious. Today's Grinder absolutely hit the spot! It had been a while since I last tasted one but the Combo Grinder most definitely never disappoints. I went for it, and got Zings (Zucchini Sticks and Onion Rings). Super hot, crisp and very tasty, especially with some Bleu Cheese Dressing. Jesse took my order and he was very personable and showed me some excellent customer service. If you are looking for some great grub, you cannot lose with Sandwiches By Connal. It is not the original owners but they have kept the same quality and standards over the years.

I know I'm dating myself by saying the last time I ate here was over 20 years ago--but I'm willing…read moreto take that hit to fully convey this: this place has not changed. Once upon a time, we lived dangerously close to this establishment, and I've honestly thought about it more often than I'd like to admit ever since. So when I found myself in Pasadena a few weeks ago, you better believe I was coming back. I ordered my usual: an unbelievable burger, fries, and a Coke--of course. But the crown jewel of the meal, as it has always been, is the fried zucchini. I have never found better fried zucchini, and trust me, I've been trying for years. Service at the window was just as friendly as I remembered, and we grabbed a spot tucked under the patio instead of staying inside--perfect for people-watching as folks came and went. There's something really special about being welcomed back by a place that tastes exactly like you remember. Connal's still delivers.

(Tookout 09/29/2025 MO @ 5:00pm and many times pre-Yelping): Boo hoo... don't cry if their sloppy…read morePhilly cheesesteaks leave a mess on your clothes; it's part of the experience! I heard a sad story that the Boo's Philly Cheesesteaks Silver Lake location was shutting down (they currently had locations in Echo Park and Koreatown), so I felt I had to pay my last respects to a place I frequented when I first moved into the area over a decade ago. Like a Tommy's burger, I craved something horribly sloppy and bad for you in every possible way, and for a time this was my go-to especially since I was able to take a casual walk to it. I'm older now and not necessarily wiser, but my body just couldn't handle it as it once did. Founded by an immigrant South Korean family by way of New Jersey, they made their way to Los Angeles to try and fill a need for authentic real cheesesteaks that any Philadelphian would proudly say "legit". Would I boo their Philly-inspired cheesesteak efforts!? PURCHASE(S) Cheese Fries Large ($7.95): A decent portion size of golden crispy crunchy steaming spud sticks with a side of hot gooey Cheez Whiz, ideally you'd scatter out the fries and pour the cheese on top of them. I was lazy and simply dunked each one into the cheese. However, you ran into the issue of your cheese solidifying which made it harder to dip your fries into it. Lesson learned... https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=9sOf0rQzJW9CNmfKuc_Ujw Boo's Pepper Mushroom Cheesesteak w/Cheez Whiz Sandwich ($13.95): Served with thinly-sliced steak, grilled onions, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and your choice of cheese (of course I went with Cheez Wiz!) on an amoroso roll, this was a hot mess (in a good way!) of epic proportions. The sandwich was stuffed to the edges of dripping hot steaming ingredients that burned the inside of your mouth if you weren't careful. Everything basically congealed as it started to cool due to its exposure to the air. All of the flavors eventually melded together with the separate flavors present when you first started devouring it. This wasn't for the faint of heart, and you may regret having eaten this monstrosity when you woke up in the morning. It was worth it! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=iojHuknmyjcxgnClXJ6pyA SERVICE I approached the outside self-service order kiosk, placed my order, and in less than ten minutes a young gentleman appeared from inside with my order in hand as he called out my name. It was all quick and painless - thank you! PARKING (FREE): I luckily found a spot in their tiny lot (maybe six spots total). Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of parking along the main drag of Fountain Ave. and all surrounding side streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE In its latest incarnation since the pandemic, it had become only an order kiosk system and no more indoor dining. There was a communal wooden bench outside if you wanted to enjoy your meal. However, it wasn't very inviting, and you were up against a very busy, loud intersection. There was plenty of natural lighting since you were outdoors with only the electric street lights to help you at night. There were no TVs nor background music with the exception of the buzzing vehicle traffic. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=zqh3hCvkdUmGekZj-SBHTg ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL In my homage to Silver Lake's Boo's Philly Cheesesteak location, they were a wonderful piece of the neighborhood, still one of the best Philly cheesesteaks I've had outside of Philadelphia, and I always got my money's worth. The food wasn't healthy, but it did its job and tasted very good as it went down (coming out was a different story!). The prices were affordable and comparable, the portions were hefty, the menu selection was very limited, and the service was straightforward. .Plus, I always preferred to support small local mom & pop businesses. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $24.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Wow! What a gem!…read more Found this on my way home from work. It's a stand in the corner, mom and pop style. Food is delicious. Service is fast. They have a self order style counter where you buy and pay on a kiosk and then your order is made. At first, I thought is was a bit expensive but when eating the Philly cheesesteaks, I thought it was worth it. The size, the quality of the meat and cheese plus the toppings, chef's kiss! There's outside sheeting and a few parking spaces.

More yumminess from Shahan and the Lee's Hoagie House crew!…read more Got a Frisco Burger (no Tomato) and Onion Rings. The Frisco Burger is the perfect combination of flavor and texture. A well seasoned Beef Patty with crispy Bacon, velvety Avocado, flavorful 1000 Island and fresh Lettuce on toasted Sourdough is such a tasty combination. I had never tried the Onion Rings here before but I was more than pleased. Very hot with crisp , tasty thick cuts of onion. Even when I got them home and they cooled down a bit, they still stayed crispy. Thank you once again for a seriously grubalicious lunch, Lee's!

Got the chicken hoagie $12.99 since it was recommended by the menu itself. Tbh, I think it's simple…read morewith light flavor; you taste the chicken more this way, and it does use tender dark meat chicken, but can be plain. Portion is fair. The sauce and toppings bar, however, was decked out! There were a dozen kind of peppers and sauces. My fave topping was the pickled jicama and regret not packing some more... the tangy and crunchy flavor was addicting, it reminded me of a ripe korean pear. Note that Lee's Hoagie does close pretty early at 3 or 4pm depending on the day, and it is closed on Sunday.

This is my first time having Philly cheesesteak. And it was the best! Very tasty! I also have their…read morepizza fries, which is melted cheddar cheese with marinara sauce. It was the bomb! The people there were really nice, service was great! I love the atmosphere of their place. It felt like I was transported back in the 90s - photos of celebrities with their signed autographs and things of Philly like Rocky. I went there in the late afternoon so it wasn't too crowded around that time. If I'm back in the area, I would love to try their other items. Five stars across the board.

So This Morning the Channel 7 News Had a Special Segment to bring Awareness of "Philly Cheesesteak…read moreDay" I was Getting ready for my Morning routine when a Special Appearance Promoting Philly's Best in Burbank CA. Aired.This Launched the Foodie in Me and Just like that I visited this Nice and Very Friendly Restaurant. Mike (the Owner) will make you feel Welcomed Plus The Hoagies are Fire! P.S. Beer Battered Onion Rings & Cold Beer make this Fun and Memorable.

Absolutely amazing. Stopped by randomly after seeing a show nearby…read more Food, atmosphere, and service (Drew) were all outstanding. Would literally make the trip from San Diego just to come here again. Well done.

Spent 2 years in Fort Worth so I bring a Texas BQ bias to this review…read moreI had lunch Brisket - a little dry 3/5 Texas Toast - 4/5 I added a side - Mashed Potatoes with Brisket bites 4/5 Dinner rolls - 4/5 Service just barely adequate and I was one of three tables in the restaurant Side was over priced for a cup of mashed potatoes-$9 Not bad SoCal BQ experience but I miss Texas hospitality and great brisket

Yes I recommend. But where did they go?!?!? All I hear from their neighbors is they closed to…read moreremodel. How we miss their energy, their kindness and their sandwiches. Went there for years and hoping they are ok. Either way.. would always recommend hands down. If you didn't get to enjoy, well let's just say you really missed out. Made fresh to order. Took time and many complained about it, but iykyk it was WELL worth it. Wherever you guys are... you are indeed missed. (So is the food.. lol)

I can't get no satisfaction I can't get no satisfaction…read more'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try I can't get no, I can't get no... You get your satisfaction at PSC. Great customer service and sandwiches. Parking on the streets or behind the building. You can order over the phone, online or in person. They have a separate pick up area if you're pre-ordering (good to know). Love the interior, it's small but cozy. We ordered to go as we had a date with some "Kevin's" (points if you know the movie reference). 5/5 S's The Signage such as the Good Morning sign will leave you with a Smile. Aside from the sign the Service will also give you Satisfaction. Everyone was very friendly and the order came out quickly. 5/5 Trust the Cook (TTC)! Not sure what to get, Trust the cook will be your jam! With so many options it's hard to choose at times. This sandwich is sure to increase your trust. Didn't know what to expect but it was so good! So good that my wife traded me sandwiches after one bite. (That's love to will the others good even in a sandwich). The veggie supreme was a good combo with the TTC. Everything tasted fresh and it was the best sandwich we have had in a while. Nothing beats a good mouth watering sandwich, watching the kids play and seeing the "Kevin's" at the Arboretum. We can't wait to go back and try more off the menu. I'll be trusting my hunger to the cook at the PSC. Go Bless.

The antipasto salad was full of delicious meats, cheeses, olives, fresh greens. Pizza was…read moreoutstanding, We ordered the Florentine pizza which was gigantic and very well priced. The service was friendly and fast. My daughter and I had a great dining experience! We will return on our next visit to Pasadena.

Food is really Good yummy Service is really good too…read moreAmbiance you feel like to are in Italy ! Just liked to here some Italian song We came here on 2024 and now we're back again but I forgot to do write a review about this place so here I am again and I'm gonna update my review and say how nice still is this place. today that we came it was more busy but these pictures are just a throwback

I do not know how I did not know about Ike's sandwiches earlier!! There are so many vegetarian and…read morevegan options and it tastes more elevated than other mass chain sandwich spots! Their house bread is Dutch crunch which is so good and crunchy! They also have whole wheat, SF sourdough, and gluten free options. Everything is so good. Just an FYI though they have a sandwich in the vegetarian section with Caesar dressing. They tell you at the register that it has anchovy...umm..that's fish! I subbed it for ranch for a truly vegetarian sandwich. Definitely a fun, clean and tasty spot. They give you a lollipop with each sandwich too.

These sandwiches are some of the best I've ever eaten. The crunch roll for bread is fabulous…read more Service is always on time and friendly I've tried a number of their sandwiches. They're always top shelf and well stuffed with everything you need and you can always ask for more on the order forms.

Best breakfast burritos in the Tri city area! Customer service is amazing and always welcoming…read more Thank you curb grill!

This place is the best . Best smash burger…read more Best breakfast burritos i have ever had..not hyperbole. I was a Corner Cottage lover until it was sold and it went off the cliff. Albert, his dad and Gio (hope i spelled it right) are the coolest. I recommend this spot to everyone. I eat there at least twice a week for over a year now. Found it by accident.

TL;DR: OK sandwiches. Flavor is rich but too much for fusion. Wrap was a mess. Garlic chicken…read moresandwich was good. Was craving a good sandwich in the Pasadena area and found this place on Yelp. Good reviews so decided to try it. Sorry but sorely disappointed. Got two things: Garlic chicken sandwich and Beef Lule wrap. Garlic chicken sandwich was pretty good. There was a decent amount of the garlic sauce which made it tasty. But after a while the garlic after taste becomes too much. If you try this place this is the sandwich to get. In Yelp photos there are a lot of this sandwich so it's popular. We shred this one so after only half the sandwich, I felt it was enough garlic taste. The other item we got was a Beef Lule wrap. It was pretty messy and the pita bread was incredibly soggy and fell apart. I just don't have wraps come out like that. The meat was ok but the whole thing was dry. It was made like a sandwich but in a wrap and it just didn't work for me. It seems like it needs Tzatziki sauce or something. I just thought it could have been a much better wrap. You need to keep it in the wrapper because it just falls apart. I don't recommend this thing. Stick with the popular items towards the top of the list on the menu.

Got the infamous garlic chicken sandwich and it was everything I was hoping for and more !…read more Rotisserie chicken, with a generous smear of garlic cream, fresh tomatoes and pickles served in between a fresh crispy baguette! I will definitely be back!