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The Hat

4.0 (916 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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THE HAT ATMOSPHERE

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

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Got to get that personal call in!

Visited The Hat on Monday 5/4/2026. I waited for five minutes while the lady at the register was on a personal phone call. She was not even acknowledging my presence. Finally the lady at the drive thru window walked over and took my order. Been coming here for over 25 years and never encountered this before. Very unprofessional. Would have contacted the corporate office directly to avoid a yelp review, but apparently they keep this info hidden. Aside from the issue at the counter, when I picked up my pastrami sandwich with au jus on the side, not only was the au jus missing, but the pastrami was light brown and flavorless. After going back to the counter, I noticed they remade the sandwich from a different pan/boiler (not sure what it's called), but the pastrami was pink, flavorful, and normal to what I've had before. I usually regret coming to this location as there is a male individual who runs the register and never smiles, or has any emotion. When I didn't see him I thought this is great, but to run into an employee who doesn't even acknowledge your presence for five minutes is unbelievable. Hope you can send this review to the CEO Joseph Conzonire. Regards.

I love cruising my car and eating at The Hat!! Been coming here since a kid Love the bbq beef and the big chilli fries. Love the music, love the old atmosphere. Staff is always working hard. Thank them They awesome sell shirts for a GREAT price. The Neon signs are amazing too it's incredible that they keeping it all alive.

Loaded hot dog
Melissa L.

I got the loaded hot dog, It was ok. I tried the Pastrami sandwich , Omg that was very tasty, the fries were good too. The service was quick when our order was ready. The ambiance was like a 50's diner vibe. Looking at the pictures of when they opened, and the story of how the Hat begun. If in the area go and get a bite to eat. Try the pastrami sandwich what they're known for....yum!!!!

Chili Cheese Fries
Rochelle M.

The Hat always brings me back to my pregnancy days when we lived in Simi Valley. I waddled in at least once a week to satisfy my baby cravings. I could not get enough of that pastrami dip with EXTRA mustard and pickles. :) So, while in Simi for our Sunday errands, we stopped in for an early lunch. We decided on two famous pastrami sandwiches and one order of the HUGE chili cheese fries to share. It came out quick and so, so good!! The place has not changed -- it's like stepping back in time. Always super clean (I love that they still have live, healthy hanging plants), wonderful, friendly people and deeeeeliciously fresh food -- generous portions! Easy parking.

The worst tasting and looking onion rings, EVER!!!!
Dennis V.

TERRIBLE!! Disgusting!!! This place is going down hill. I would not recommend this place. We just ordered two pastrami sandwiches and a large onion ring. The place is 15 minute drive each way. When we get home the sandwiches are sparsely filled with pastrami and the breads a totally soaking wet to the point the bread is just falling apart. In 25 years of going here we have never seen such slop!! The onion rings were even worse, they were nothing but shredded fragments of half burnt rings. They tasted terrible and were hard as rocks in some cases. Total crap. See picture. We called the store manager, Wilmer, who was one of the rudest unprofessional managers I have ever spoken with. Terrible not caring attitude. He says if you bring it back we will give you a replacement order. I told him the round trip is 30 minutes and just issue a credit for the $32 we spent. It would be so simple. Instead this punk was insulting and said bring it back or too bad. I guess I will now speak with Corporate and see if this Wilmer joker is a true representative of the organization. In the meantime, I would not recommend for anyone to go here unless you can inspect the quality of your food, before leaving. I also am concerned about the health aspect of what was served. The onion rings taste was rancid. The inside where the food is prepped is looking very long in the tooth! Wilmer should clean up the place. I would have never guessed this place would drop to this low level! ---

Chili cheese fries with tomatoes and pickles added!
Brittany A.

This place is a tasty blast from the past. The pastrami was great, the ability to load the chili cheese fries was amazing, and the portions were large for a very reasonable price. The service was quick and our order was accurate.

Yummy pastrami sandwich.
Lianne K.

Recently I'd had a seasonal illness that didn't want to go away, so ended up going to urgent care in the plaza next to The Hat. After my last visit, I told Dear Hubby that I had an urge for The Hat's amazing hot pastrami sandwiches. We walked over (who walks in Simi?), and shared a sandwich with au jus dip and a small order of fries. Having that hot from the kitchen was extra satisfying. It's not quite the same when you pick up and take it home. The warmth and freshness was off the charts good! The small fries are plenty for two people to share. Service was quick, and we were able to relax and enjoy our tasty food while having a conversation about the day. I appreciated that they had moved their music selections forward in time a bit. Their playlist was a decent compliment to the meal in their dining room. Speaking of the dining room, it's not fancy, but it's clean. I always marvel at how they keep their pothos plants so healthy. Someone has a green thumb at the restaurant, or they use a service that is successful in plant care. The kitchen staff works hard at cranking out tasty food all day to satisfy the cravings of their customers. They do a great job with pastrami!

Pastrami sandwich
Courtney M.

The hat has been around forever and has the best food! It's so nice they have a drive thru if you don't want to stop and eat. The menu has many options and all are great! This trip my husband and I shared a pastrami sandwich and chili cheese fries. The fries were so crispy even though they were covered in chili! Everything came out hot and fast. The pastrami was amazing and is always my favorite and so good. The sandwich has pastrami, mustard and pickles. There are quite a few tables inside to sit and enjoy your food hot. They have fountain drinks and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. I can't wait to come back.

One more restaurant significantly cutting portions and raising prices. Sadly this is another childhood place we may have to stop going to. Adding pastrami to fries used to come with a huge pile on them now it's a laughable amount. 40 dollars for this is pathetic.

tuna sandwich
Yesenia R.

we have been coming here for years and we are never disappointed. Great service. my go to is always the tuna sandwich. fresh and tasty. the chilly cheese fries are so good too. WHEN IN SIMI VALLEY YOU NEED TO STOP BY.

Cheeseburger
Elan J.

I tried this chili cheese burger and it absolutely delivered. The patty was juicy, the chili was rich and flavorful, and the melted cheese tied everything together perfectly. The bun held up just enough to keep the mess contained, but barely--exactly how it should be. It was indulgent, satisfying, and easily one of those burgers I'd order again without hesitation.

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Where is the beef. Not sure what happened to the servings.was a staple long ago. Now portions significantly got smaller.

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Amazing! 1st time here, The Pastrami sandwich and the Chili Cheese fries were awesome.

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This place has good food, but they really need to work on being friendly. Octavio has a bad attitude and needs to provide better service.

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Ask the Community - The Hat

Is there any dairy ingredients in your fries or pastrami sandwich? Thanks

None at all.

Is The Hats Pastrami & roast beef sandwich smaller in size ? It's $10.49, I get the increase in price. But why take away pastrami from the Sandwitch, in the pass pastrami would be falling out the sides.

Hi. Just went last week with my brother. Didn't notice the price increase but it was still the same size and overflowing. It filled him up and not much does haha

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The Flying Yolk - Lomo Saltado Bowl.

The Flying Yolk

(898 reviews)

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Usually we visit the Flying Yolk after some local morning community business. It's usually fast to…read moreorder, fast to get your food, the coffee is good and strong, and the place has a nice vibe. Lately I've been without wheels, and have ordered from here for delivery, but this past Friday we actually had a small meeting near by and we all ate in this restaurant. The food, the service and the quality were all present and worthy of FIVE stars. I had my usual Flying Fried sandwich and it did not disappoint, in fact it seemed slightly better than the last one I had. Their coffee was as good as always, a welcome beverage during a busy morning. Well played FLYING YOLK, you are a credit to our community, keep up the good vibes.

The food is ok... fine... edible. Nothing really blows me away. A little bland, but apparently I…read morelike salt more than many. To add a drink and a little tub of fruit to my order was like $5. Eh. Not impressed. 8 grapes, 8 blueberries, one strawberry. Fountain drinks all have sugar except for the Diet Pepsi and the worst iced tea in existence. The most shocking was the restrooms. Omg. The womens was "out of order" and the mens stunk worse than a morgue with faulty air conditioning. My husband wanted to go before we left. I don't know how he did it. I went next and -- this has never happened to me -- as soon as I closed the door I immediately had the urge to vomit. I ran out and exhaled. Gawd it was the most horrid sulfur, rotting flesh, overflowed septic smell ever. So, today is 7 May 2026... if you go there any time soon and think you might need to "go", check in the back before you order. You might want to skip this place til they get their literal shite together!

Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

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As Halloween was approaching, I began to receive flyers from Jack-in-the-Box advertising their…read moremonster tacos and mummy-wrapped tacos. I was excited to see what all the hype was about, so I decided to stop by this Jack-in-the-Box to get some of these advertised items. As I approach this Jack-in-the-Box, I was pleased to see how well kept the grounds were and how well lit the Jack-in-the-Box signage was surrounding the building. I ordered their monster tacos and mummy-wrapped tacos along with a "witch please" shake and some French fries. The young lady that took my order was professional and friendly. As I waited for my order, I was pleased to see how clean the inside of the dining area was...In fact it was spotless! All the tables were wiped down and clean and all the seats were clean as well. Although the dining area was pleasant, it was not as well lit as I would've liked it to be. It was quite dark inside for a fast-food restaurant. My order took a little longer than I expected because there was a rush of customers that came in around dinner time, at the same time I did. Upon receiving my order, the cashier apologized for the wait. It wasn't too long of a wait considering how many people there were inside. When I got home, I was pleased to see everything that I had ordered in my to-go bag. Everything I ordered was good, however the tacos were not what I expected. Although the monster tacos and the mummy-wrapped tacos were delicious, they were certainly not filled as much as I thought they would be from the advertisement I received. I believe the staff at this Jack-in-the-Box can do a little better by being more generous when filling their tacos for their customers. Overall I had a good experience here, but I think there's room for improvement at this Jack-in-the-Box. If the dining area at this location was more illuminated inside and they were a little more generous in filling their tacos this would've been a five-star review for me. However, overall, I would still recommend stopping by here for a meal.

rude employees!!!! they dont listen, talk over you and get…read morepissed when you correct them. its saturdat 12/20 at 905am owner, check your schedule and fix the problem!!!!

The Hat - sandwiches - Updated May 2026

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