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    The Hat

    3.8 (1k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE HAT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Andrew H.

    Can't go wrong! This place is a classic! The service was very nice and inviting! The food... yeah... if you can eat there because the food will be still warm and tasty! If not, the reheat ability is fine! The feeling inside was friendly, busy and efficient! I do plan to go again! There is god parking!

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    Tony B.

    My Mother wanted an old fashioned pastrami sandwich. So we took her to The Hat for there "World Famous Pastrami". I've been to other The Hat locations and this one delivers the same high quality food! Mom got her pastrami and loved it!!! She said it was exactly what she had been craving... mission accomplished :) My Son and I had the Roast Beef w/ Gravy and shared an order of Gravy Fries. Oh so good, the gravy is thick and rich and the roast beef was well cooked and sliced fresh. Gravy fries are one of my favorite things and these are top shelf. The restaurant is clean with plenty of seating and the staff is friendly and delivers your order quickly. There is a private parking lot and some street parking around.

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    Kenneth S.

    It's been a very long time going to The Hat and at this location. I would say about 10 years. The time was 6:30pm last night and we were able to get a table. There was no line so I was able to place my order quickly. The food has definitely changed over the years in my opinion when it comes to the size of the pastrami dip. It was good but the size portion was a smaller sandwich than it was in the past. The french fries were good and the service was nice.

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    James H.

    If you're a pastrami lover then The Hat is your spot. They have everything from burgers to all things chili. Order at the counter and wait for your number to be called. When I was there, I only heard people ordering pastrami sandwich or chili cheese fries. So you know had to get each. The pastrami sandwich was hefty with piles of small and thin cuts. A little dry but still good. Chili cheese fries were heavy and so satisfying. Crispy fries and generous portion of chili/cheese. Portions are big and the prices are super reasonable.

    Giovanna M.

    I didn't know I could crave au jus sauce, pastrami sandwich, grilled cheese, and chili cheese fries but I am so glad my brother and I did!! At 11pm no less. Excellent people served us home cooked meals on a platter & the old diner vibes were immaculate. Thank you The Hat!! I'll be back soon.

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    Mike M.

    Top food, one of the best chili cheese fries. I have yet to try their pastrami, which is what they are known for, but I swear one day I shall maybe next week. I do know chili cheese fries are fire tho!, so they are a must. Prices are also pretty good given the times, so a huge thumbs up and if you're craving some chili cheese fries; this is the spot.

    citlaly t.

    My first time trying The Hat.. personally I did not like anything shown, the chili cheese fries, hotdog, or cheeseburgers. Everything was flavorless and tasted dry. However its no ones fault just standard recipe I guess? Nothing had seasoning everything was hot and coooked fresh its just the issue was nothing tasted like what it was ??? Fries dry , buns dry, chili cheese dry, burger meat skinnyyy, no seasoning no anything.. But everyone has different taste buds so I wont suggest anything else but supporting their business to help provide jobs. Customer service was incredible everyone there did their part and worked as fast as they could while maintaining quality and control.

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    Karina F.

    An LA staple!! We stopped by on a Saturday night. We've been here before but this time it wasn't as busy as usual. The service is always fast, and the staff is helpful and friendly! We ordered a double cheeseburger and a JR cheeseburger (does not come with lettuce or tomato) and we also got the pastrami chili cheese fries! The burgers were delicious! I love that they're not dray at all! The chili cheese fries are good..but coming from a Tams girl, I prefer the chili cheese fries from Tams. The chili or maybe the fries..need a little more seasoning. I was also wondering if they would toast the pastrami if we asked. Maybe next time! Overall, yummy yummy!!

    Isaac C.

    So this is what American food tastes like. I've driven by The Hat countless times but just tried it for the first time recently. The portions are definitely generous, and the pastrami was good, though a bit on the salty side. The sandwich overall was pretty solid, but the fries were way too heavy and kind of flavorless. It honestly reminded me of a high school lunch, which is not a good thing. I see the appeal of coming here after a night out, but it's not for me.

    Tuna Sandwich with onion rings (half of a small size)
    Jess B.

    This is in a good location. It's right next to the East Los Angeles Community College and across the street from other retail shops and restaurants. There is a designated parking lot, but it can get packed during dinner time and late night. The consistent thing about this restaurant is that the portions for anything you order here are always HUGE. My husband and I usually get a small size of one side (onion rings or fries) and we're always full. We also typically will have leftovers. I ordered a Tuna sandwich and split a small side of onion rings with my husband. The sandwich was good. The tomato tasted a little weird so I ended up taking it out. Onion rings were good and crispy. It isn't the best thing I've eaten but it's also not the worst. The restaurant is a little older and the interior/decor reflect that. But the order came out quick and the cashier/cooks were also quick. And the price of the food was very reasonable.

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    The food speaks for itself. Yum yum good Despite the long line the service was quick.

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    Ask the Community - The Hat

    Do you take call in orders for pick up?

    They do, but you still have to wait in line to pay in person and they don't start your order until you pay. All you're really doing is saving the time you are at the register.

    Is their pastrami beef or pork?

    It's beef

    Does anyone know what type of bun the hat uses for their pastrami dip sandwiches?

    It's a soft white Italian roll, but the sandwich is horrible go somewhere else man.

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    Monty's Alhambra

    Monty's Alhambra

    4.5(389 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I want to thank Henry for reaching out to me after reading about our experience. Nothing says…read morecustomer service like going out of your way to make it right for your customers and Henry did just that. We went back today and the food was delicious. This time my husband got the Granada which was recommended to us by Henry and I got my usual Legendary. Both sandwiches were packed with meat/ chicken and on top of that they both came out hot and ready to devour. The bread was succulent and a good amount of mayo and ketchup was added. All in all this is the experience we had been wanting to have and I'm so glad we went back. Thank you to Henry, again, for going out of his way to make us feel welcomed and well attended. He was happy to have us back and we felt very appreciated as customers. Can't wait to come back and try other sandwiches!

    It was ok. Service was good. I got the chopped cheese…read morewithout the mayo because mayo stresses me out. Plus, when you have cheese, the juice from the meat, and other sauce in it, Mayo is just confusing and unnecessary. The sandwich itself tasted good, but it was a lot of bread for the meat and toppings served. I would've appreciated having some of the bread hollowed out. But if you like lots of bread, then this is your jam. Price is decent for this day and age, and it was a big sandwich. I might come back and try the patty melt. I love Patty melts

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    Monty's Alhambra  - Fountain drinks

    Fountain drinks

    Monty's Alhambra  - Different sand which than what i ordered.

    Different sand which than what i ordered.

    Monty's Alhambra  - Monty's Italian Godfather

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    Monty's Italian Godfather

    Picaresca Barra De Cafe - Chicharron burrito with beans. Muy bueno!

    Picaresca Barra De Cafe

    4.4(392 reviews)
    3.3 miBoyle Heights
    $$

    Amazing. Spectacular. Give me 14 of them right now…read more I would love to return a million more times! Best americano I've tried to date. The cafe de olla latte has some extra spices (e.g. orange) in it that makes the flavor more complex. The guayaba (guava) pastry was so flakey and delicious. The coffee cake is inspired by LAUSD - it was very fluffy & fresh!! Went in on a Wednesday morning & the service was very friendly. I noticed many items are labeled both in Spanish & English, which is admirable. This small business knows exactly the neighborhood they reside in, and they cater to the residents. The only thing I would change is moving this establishment closer to where I live! Kudos to Picaresca for being loud & proud about supporting human rights.

    #183 in my Coffeeshop Chronicles. Picaresca is a cute little coffeeshop around the corner from my…read morefriend's house in east LA. She turned me onto their signature El Pino latte, which is made with chamomile, brown sugar, and rosemary. It tastes amazing with oat milk, so much so that I make it a point to stop by every time I visit my friend. I've always gotten my coffee to go here, but they do have a few tables inside and out. Service was friendly. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

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    Picaresca Barra De Cafe - Inside seating area.

    Inside seating area.

    Picaresca Barra De Cafe - Breakfast burrito. Bacon, potatoes, egg, cheese.

    Breakfast burrito. Bacon, potatoes, egg, cheese.

    Picaresca Barra De Cafe - Cafe De Olla Latte

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    Cafe M Park - Sorry...got hungry but asada (beef) quesadilla w/ jalapeño salsa & another salsa and VOODOO Ranger IPA

    Cafe M Park

    4.7(51 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    People barely talk about this spot. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. They're right by…read morea golf course so it's super pretty and people are really nice. I got their matcha latte, Korean corn dog, galbi bibimbap, and kimchi beef soup to try. The strawberry matcha was sweet had bright strawberry flaves with mellow matchay notes and was nice and milky. If you're not into cafe like drinks they also have a cooler full of other fun drinks to pick from too. The corn dog came with some crisp corny tortilla chips and salsa and was topped with sweet ketchup, gooey cheese, was coated in crispity crunchity panko breadcrumbs and had an a bit sweet fluffy bready batter filled with half mozzarella and half a spongy fish sausage. Course we gotta mix up the bibimbap that had a not spicy chili flavor gochujang sauce, crunchy nutty lettuce, tender grilled veggies, pickled yellow radish, an egg, and perfectly sweet, savory, grilled, galbi short ribs that were just pure deliciousity. The kimchi beef soup came with a side of rice and pickles and HAD A BUTTON of jiggly soft tofu, crunchy kimchi, and tender beef, all in a savory, a bit spicy, tangy, kimchiy broth. More people should be talking about this spot cuz it's pretty good. Strawberry matcha $6.50 Korean corndog $5.50 Galbi bibimbap $18.50 Kimchi beef soup $15

    My first time ordering thru DoorDash and I don't know what I was expecting. I ordered: ddukbokki…read morewith cheese for an additional cost, bulgogi bimbimbap, and mozzarella cheese dog. Portion wise, I definitely made the mistake of over ordering because it ended up being too much food but prices on Doordash were too affortable so I couldn't pass up on the opportunity! I felt very underwhelmed with my food choices however, everything was on the sweeter side. I've ordered Korean hot dogs before, but it was my first time receiving tortilla chips as a side. The cheese was also not cooked all the way, and I ended up receiving just a block of cheese. Ddukbokki had a similar issue tasting sweet (to me).. the only redeeming item was the bulgogi bimbimbap. For DoorDash takeout, the portions of the bimbimbap were very generous and filling. Would I order again? Very unlikely, but I would be open to trying new items in the future

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    Cafe M Park - Good food, great prices, better ingredients, M Park Cafe.

    Good food, great prices, better ingredients, M Park Cafe.

    Cafe M Park - "Bibimbap" bowl with bulgogi

    "Bibimbap" bowl with bulgogi

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    Sage Bistro - Seafood pasta

    Sage Bistro

    4.4(493 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$$

    5 Stars - A Hidden Culinary Gem in Alhambra! I brought some…read moreold friends to Sage Bistro in Alhambra once again, and we were treated to another incredibly satisfying feast. I am genuinely thrilled to have such an upscale, quiet, and relaxing restaurant right here in my neighborhood. You can truly taste the chef's passion and dedication in every dish. Every time I bring friends here, they are absolutely amazed and delighted by the flavors. We ordered quite a few dishes today. The highlight was the Chilean Sea Bass. The chef served a massive, beautifully thick cut--which is actually the hardest to execute. If overcooked even slightly, Chilean Sea Bass becomes dry and tough. But the timing here was absolutely perfect. It had a gorgeous, golden-brown exterior, while the inside remained incredibly moist, tender, and delightfully springy. The seasoning was spot-on and never overpowering; it wasn't too salty, perfectly preserving the natural, fresh flavors of the sea. We also had the Chicken Bowtie Pasta. I typically avoid chicken dishes at restaurants because they often turn out dry and lack the rich aroma you get from beef or lamb. However, Sage's chef elevates chicken to another level. Rather than using the traditional Cantonese technique of quickly flash-frying in oil (which yields a smooth texture but sacrifices the natural meat aroma), the chef here expertly pan-sears the chicken over extremely high heat for a short time. This creates a deliciously crisp exterior that locks in all the juices and rich flavor. Tossed with perfectly cooked bowtie pasta and cheese, the result is so flavorful and well-balanced that we simply couldn't stop eating! Another great thing about Sage is their incredibly generous portion sizes--we left completely satisfied! We finished our meal with a great cup of coffee and the chef's handmade Tiramisu, drawing a perfect, sweet close to our evening. Highly recommend!

    Finally got to try this spot and it didn't disappoint. Excellent service and good food. We went on…read morea Sunday for lunch for a party of 3 and got seated right away. We ordered the following items: - deviled eggs - garlic bread - butternut squash soup - shrimp pesto pasta - spinach pasta with chicken. The food was really cooked well but a bit saucy for me. I would definitely come back.

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    Sage Bistro - Clean kitchen..

    Clean kitchen..

    Sage Bistro - Smoked salmon bruschetta

    Smoked salmon bruschetta

    Sage Bistro - Duck breast

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    Venice Room - Lunch size NY strips.

    Venice Room

    4.1(568 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    The Steak meal for two which includes all sides (two baked potatoes, garlic bread - just remember…read moreto warm up your garlic bread because the runner doesn't tell you that lol) and a dessert (: is the best thing ever on the menu ! It also comes with a wine bottle which is fabulous ! I asked for their rec from our waiter Louis and he said their Merlot and it was so yummy! Soo thank you (: So it goes like this, New York for two deal for $75.99 and the Rib Eye deal for $78.99 and you cook it yourself and their grill with all the seasonings and fix ins. I've been there two times with my boyfriend and both times we made our steak perfect. They also make their drinks ( I ordered a tequila soda ) pretty strong I might say. They have like 3 or 4 bartenders available so they were pretty attentive. Waiters were also attentive. We went around 7:30pm on a Saturday night. A crowd of adults from all ages were singing karaoke. It was good vibes, but it looks like it gets busy and packed. There is back parking, but if you do not know how to back up and park then you are basically screwed on a busy night so be prepared. So past couple times were well worth the price of a yummy do it yourself steak meal and some litty drinks. (:

    This was my first time there after hearing about it for a while now…read more The Venice Room did not disappoint. I loved the cozy space and the dim lighting, perfect for a local bar. The draw for me was that you are able to cook your own steak! Wow, so much fun. There are all kinds of spices and rubs to put on your steak and then its grill time. A complete dinner is available, served with a large baked potato, 2 pieces of garlic toast and little salad bar. I found the drinks to be well priced and the service was excellent. The bartender gave me crap for ordering girly drinks, but it was all in good fun. Oh and Friday they had some awesome Karaoke going on. I will 100% be back at The Venice Room.

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    Venice Room - Interior

    Interior

    Venice Room - Impossible patty melt!! Yumm!

    Impossible patty melt!! Yumm!

    Venice Room - Dining room booths

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    Dining room booths

    Dunsmoor - Edna's Sour-Milk Cornbread

    Dunsmoor

    4.3(607 reviews)
    7.5 miGlassell Park
    $$$

    Probably the best meal we've had to date. Everything was absolutely divine…read more I made reservations as soon as OpenTable let me. You have to get on their notifications list and snag a spot as soon as possible. Pro tip: sit at the bar so you can watch all of the action! We ordered the chicken liver, cornbread, endive salad, ribeye and cabbage. We finished our meal with the date pudding. Everything was soooo good. I need to come back and try more of their menu items!

    Wooooowwww!! This place! The service is amazing. We had 2 people check in to see if we wanted…read moredrinks. Another for food. And another to clear our plates and table between apps and mains. The food was divine. Cornbread is an absolute MUST!! Its exterior has an exquisite crunch with a soft interior and the honey and salt and butter with the hatch chilis are just the perfect combination. Baby albacore took me by surprise with its freshness and crunch to add some texture. The chili stew was an item I was hesitant about as I do not like pork. However I couldn't taste the pork and it was so delicious with the side of homemade tortillas! The dates were warm and nutty and was nice paired with the sourdough. The liver was my least favorite but the caramelized onions were awesome! Food is served family style. This place is perfect for a date night or a nice meal after work with coworkers/friends. Enjoy!

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    Dunsmoor - Another view from my seat at the chef's counter

    Another view from my seat at the chef's counter

    Dunsmoor - Cornbread inside

    Cornbread inside

    Dunsmoor - Craft beer

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    Craft beer

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