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    Perry's Joint

    4.7 (980 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PERRY'S JOINT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken salad
    James Y.

    This location is right across the street where I volunteer so it's very convenient. I will say I had a bad impression going in because I had their sandwich before at airport but who knows how long those have been there. I'm glad I made the trip. They have a good variety of sandwiches to select from but I went with chicken salad on white, they were out of croissants. The sandwiches are pretty packed with stuff. They actually put chicken salad on both sides of the bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and apple slices in between. The chicken was very tasty with the apples giving it a little tartness. They do have vegan ice cream as well.

    Juice bar info
    Shirley S.

    Second time at this location. I've frequented the Lincoln Ave. location in the past. To my pleasant surprise, this location has a fresh juice bar. It's called Omi's Juices (or something close). I ordered both a sandwich (this time the turkey, last time the Hip Bird) and a fresh juice. Service was that same level of top-notch service I have come to expect with Perry's establishments. As with the Lincoln location, the food here is consistently amazing. The juice (I ordered "Liver Love" both times) was so much better than I expected. Refreshing, delicious and healing. Both the food and the juice are super fresh. This venue is roomier, cozy and very inviting. You're tempted to hang out and listen to a couple jazz LP's or read a book. That's the vibe it gives off. There is also covered outside seating. Perfect for small groups, book clubs, meetups and more. The only drawback is that the parking could potentially be an issue. However, on my first visit, I stumbled upon Perry's when I had business at the post office (directly across the street on Lincoln & Orange Grove). So I strolled across the street. This visit, I was there early (close to opening). So, parking was fine. I highly recommend this location. Next time I just may take a book and hang out. Thanks Perry, Omar and Jayden.

    Natalie A.

    First time coming here! It won't be the last :) Right when I entered the vibes were very sweet local. A lot of people waiting but no one seemed angry that they were waiting. The people at the counter were so friendly it felt like I was giving a friend my order. My sandwich was probably the best sandwich I ever had. They did take a bit longer for my son's chili cheese hot dog to come out but the lady at the counter was so sweet and gave him some ice cream for waiting. Definitely recommend. Just give yourself sometime if you're on your lunch because they do get busy.

    Jessica M.

    2nd time coming here & sandwiches do not miss! Cute little sandwich joint in Sierra madre! I got the pastrami no chaser with sourdough added jalepenos & peppers to my sandwich & looooove it! The quality pastrami is so good & juicy! They are absolutely delicious! I need to come back on a Thursday - Sunday to try their tri tip sandwich! Always a pleasure, Got to meet Perry himself & what a joyous guy! Will be back soon (:

    Emily S.

    yum!!! have been looking forward to trying perry's joint for a good minute now and finally got the chance to try. ordered the hip max on a wednesday at noon. waited for about 15 minutes in total. exceptional sandwich with fresh, quality ingredients. can't wait to come back

    The Detroit (Coney Dog) w/ Jalapeños
    Sal C.

    One of my favorite sandwich spots in Pasadena. I've had the chance to meet the owner twice, and both times he was incredibly kind and welcoming. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and the community. I also appreciate the variety on the menu. There's something for everyone. I've tried several of their drinks, including the milkshake, the green drink, the beet drink, and the Ginger Gobana. Every one of them was fresh and delicious. The Perry's Classic Detroit hot dog was bomb and I added jalapeños which was the cherry on top for me. The chili, the sausage, and the jalapeños all came together perfectly. It was messy in the best way and packed with flavor. The staff has always been friendly, the gentlemen with who is tall, long hair, (forgot his name) making our sandwiches was awesome. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. The Hey Joe is exactly my kind of sandwich. It's loaded with pastrami, roast beef, hot links, and more. Big, hearty, and absolutely delicious. The biggest surprise for me was the tuna sandwich. I honestly don't like tuna, but one guy making the sandwiches told me to trust him and give it a try. I'm so glad I did because it was hands down the best tuna sandwich I've ever had. It completely changed my expectations. We've also had the Hip Bird & Chicken Mingus our first time here which also really good. I forgot to take pictures of all the items I listed because It looked so good I dove right in!

    Nikki B.

    IT TOOK ONE HOUR JUST TO GET MY SANDWICH. Ten minutes wait just to place an order after the customer before me ordered and 50+ minutes just to get my food. I understand they were really busy but the irritating part was the lack of notice or heads up it would be a long wait. Had my coworkers and I known it would take this long we would have gone somewhere else. Even when placing an order, not even an acknowledgment of "hey, thanks for waiting, I'll be right with you," nothing. The best (worst) part is after all this, they gave me the WRONG FOOD. I ordered the hip bird and they gave me whatever this is. I love to support small businesses and I hate to be the one to leave a bad review but there were a lot of frustrated customers today, not just me. This is not it you guys, sorry (not sorry). It's not worth the long wait and bad service.

    Chicken Mingus Sandwich  Juice

    Carter made my first Perry's joint experience so memorable. He was very attentive and super welcoming. The ambiance was definitely Altadena vibes. The food was so fresh and good. Will definitely be coming back.

    The menu.
    Madaline M.

    WOW TALK ABOUT HIDDEN GEMS!!! This one is IT. Mind you we leave near by and have never visited this place up until recently. They have sandwiches, hot dogs, smoothies and ice cream. Also healthy green juices! We came in on a whim, I got the roast beef sandwhich, my husband got a turkey sandwich. Both were MEATY HEARTY and a mouth FULL. YUMMY FLAVOR and fresh ingredients! The ambiance is easy and welcoming, the people working have a smile on their face from the moment you open the door to upon completing your order. The jazz vibes are a super sweet touch. JOHN COLTRANE. Enough said. Pick up to go or come in and sit down to eat they have space. This place is a GEM. Upon reviewing I found they have other locations... we will definitely be visiting soon!

    Hey Joe Sandwich
    Eubene K.

    Cute little sandwich shop! Has so much soul with all the decor and music that sets the tone. Sandwiches are no joke! Big as my hand! Inside was nice and quiet Workers were chill and sandwich pros Definitely coming back! Big band is where it's at Big Joe looks good but feel like the hot link over takes the flavor!

    Hip bird (bottom) & Hey Joe (top)
    Shirley W.

    We were looking for a place to stop by along the way and wanted to try this out. We went ahead to order in advance by placing our order through the phone, which is pretty convenient tbh. When we got there, we found it's located in a medical plaza, so it's not at an obvious place to find! Street parking would be your best bet. The joint itself was very spacious, ample of tables, but also many others waiting for their order. We saw that even though we placed our phone order ahead, it seemed like the employees were working pretty slowly... which makes sense for the hold up of people waiting for their sandwiches. Getting our sandwiches, we got the Hip Bird and the Hey Joe sandwich. Honestly the Hip Bird is a very classic sandwich, although I wish there was more avocado on it. Everything tasted fresh but the more I ate, the more I thought about how I could've just made this sandwich at home lol. Nothing too impressive, but it's not really worth the price you're paying for it unless you're lazy. Also the mustard sauce in it didn't seem like it enhanced it that much. Wish there was something more special about it. As for the Hey Joe, it's definitely all the meats in one sandwich that my bf enjoys, but that destroyed him LOL it was so heavy, very greasy, just heart clogging. The sandwich is good, but makes you feel pretty terrible about yourself (unless you enjoy it all the way). Otherwise, service was mid, sandwiches are okay. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit here again.

    Cyn L.

    We came in for a sandwich after my husband found them on Yelp. We entered and were greeted as we browsed their menu posted above their counter. We ordered a Hey Joe sandwich to share and a cherry lemonade. I was reluctant to order that large of a sandwich but my husband wanted it so I went along with his choice. It took a while for our sandwich to be ready, but it was worth the wait. It was filled with pastrami, roast beef, melted cheese, and a hot link. I ate a quarter of it and my husband had no problem finishing the rest of it. The restaurant seemed to be popular with locals as we saw a number of take out orders, as well as diners inside and on their patio. If in the area, I'd stop in again. Street parking, but be careful of traffic if you need to cross the street.

    Roast beef on squaw bread with avocado extra tomatoes onions lettuce and cucumbers.  Yum!

    Another stellar sandwich from Perry's. Roast beef on toasted Squaw bread, with lettuce avocado extra tomatoes and cucumber. All the veggies were crisp and delicious. I have a small complaint that it seemed salty so next time I'll make sure to ask that they don't salt anything. Nonetheless it was a delicious refreshing sandwich. Great service and it was lovely to sit in an air conditioned room while I waited, away from the heat

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    3 years ago

    This place sucks. I make a special trip to have lunch with my kids and it's closed. On a Monday. At 2pm. Never coming back.

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    3 years ago

    Great sandwiches, the hip bird will blow your mind full taste very good I recommend you get a slice of pickles with it

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    4 years ago

    Like the best sandwich in Altadena! Go with the chicken or egg salad, can't go wrong.

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    I absolutely love this place I drive all the way from Granada Hills to eat here! The guru is the bomb!!!

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    I love a good sandwich, and that's exactly what Perry's Joint serves up. No frills, no extras, no fine dining, just really good sandwiches.

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    Best sandwich's! Awesome people. Love that Perry is part of the community and does scholarships for the local High School.

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    This place sets the bar for how a local business should operate. The food is amazing too.

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    Ask the Community - Perry's Joint

    Is there parking?

    There's street parking in front and the side. Its very limited

    Has the indoor seating reopened?

    If you are referring to the outdoor patio area, yes. Plenty. We sat int he courtyard outside of the place.

    Is there indoor seating?

    There was outdoor seating available when I visited in February 2022. There was also really cool, classic jazz playing outside-- an added bonus.

    What is on the "secret menu"?

    There isn't really a large secret menu here- However, you can order a float with sodas and ice creams besides rootbeer and vanilla, and you can do the same for the ingredients in the sherbet freeze.

    Do they have Gluten Free Bread?

    Bread options: Wheat, rye, sourdough, squaw. Croissant 50¢ extra

    Is Perry's closed for the holiday? I went yesterday and it was closed. No one is answering the telephone today, wondering if they are closed? No signs..

    They are open today 1/2/2018.

    Has anybody made the suggestion that perhaps they could offer wine or beer?

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