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The Hat never disappoints. This afternoon we skipped our usual large fries and went all in on the chili cheese fries -- piled high with pastrami, diced tomatoes, and onions. Absolute perfection, especially washed down with a large orange Bang. The drive-through made it super convenient, and the service was great as always. Can't recommend this place enough!
Current menu prices. Prices not bad, wait is kind of long. Didn't go inside but it looks old school
The co-workers went all out on this one. We don't have The Hat near our work, so after a dr's appointment, I called the guys and asked what they wanted from here. We got chili cheese fries w onions, wet fries, onion rings, pastrami sandwich, and turkey burger. We had enough to share with 4/5 people! I'm not a pastrami type so I got the turkey burger and onion rings. The burger was great, but they had a sauce that was not to my liking. The onion rings were the best in awhile and cheaper than other places. Nice and crunchy. They give you packets of ranch if you ask. Chili cheese fries and pastrami are the staples. The wet fries are ok. I guess you have to ask for the gravy on the side? And need it needs more gravy! Though you can buy more on the side for a few bucks more.
4 stars After taking my dog to the vet, I decided to lean into my chili cheese fries craving. The Hat was nearby and had a drive-thru, so that worked out perfectly. This is what I got: Roast Beef w/ Au Jus ($12.60): Beef was thinly-sliced and the au jus was decent. I'd consider this pricey b/c portion size was a lacking. And the bread stuck to the paper, so that was a little annoying. Otherwise, it's a decent sandwich. Also, it didn't taste too salty to me, which was perfect for me. 4/5 stars Chili Fries ($8.60) + Cheese ($1.99): This hefty monster was scary big! It's big enough to serve a family of 4. I enjoyed this, but it definitely started feeling a little too much after a couple of bites. I ended up with a ton of leftover. The chili was alright...definitely very cumin forward. I like my chili with beans, but, alas, not a lot of places have beans in their chili. Definitely satiated after this. 3.8/5 stars. I agree with the current 4 stars rating. It's definitely above average. I'll be back when my chili cheese fries cravings hit again.
Such a classic no words needed 10 out of 10! Everything tasted good and came out really quickly.
The Hat is a staple in the SGV! I always have to get my chili cheese fries fix whenever I'm back in town. They're also known for their pastrami which you can add onto the chili cheese fries but this time I chose to have the pastrami burger. Services are always friendly and attentive and the restaurant is always kept tidy and neat.
Been here many times over the years, and it's been an occasional hangout spot but rarely my go to fast food spot. It is not bad for pastrami, or the au jus roast beef sandwiches, but the prices have just always been increasing. I'm not the biggest fan of the chili fries, but there you can get your money's worth since the portion of the fries are huge. I usually stick with the pastrami though, and they still give quite a bit of pastrami in the sandwich.
I've heard and read about this famous Pastrami place and I happen to drive by one and decided to stop and try their Pastrami sandwich. The dining area was kept clean and roomy, nice vibe, the service was friendly and professional., I am surprised they don't have a combo deal, you have to order the fries separately, so I ordered their Pastrami sandwich, an order of their fries and a large soda, my order was ready in about 5 minutes. The pastrami and fresh and good and tasty. The fries was a huge portion, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. It was worth coming in to try them out, I wish they had a branch store near my place, This place earned it's reputation as a good pastrami place
Was craving a chili cheese dog real bad and had to stop by the hat to get my fix in. The chili wasn't as flavorful as i remember, it could use more salt but other than that it was loaded and got the job done! The tomato, pickle, and onions really make this chili dog taste good.
Came back again but this time we ordered and ate inside. The place seems so nostalgic and still bright as ever, however the place has changed such as the seating area is renovated and the sauce stations are no longer there. We ordered our usual large chili cheese fries and onion rings, a pastrami dip, and added on a double cheese burger and two medium drinks (Since the drinks are free refills). It's always nice to know that the hat will still give out a large portion of onion rings, crispy and crunchy in the middle. It didn't look as much as last time but still a good portion. The chili cheese fries were still great, you need to eat it when it's fresh as it will get mushy and soggy after a while. The double cheese burger was good, I think it could've used more sauce. The pastrami had a good portion of meat, salty and a nice kick from the spiced ends. The drink cups were made of pretty thin wax paper material so it doesn't last long enough after a few hours, but that's more than enough time for lunch break. Overall, it's a great treat for a lunch time break. Restrooms were clean and no mirrors, but unisex and individual rooms.
Food has always been good and we've gone here for decades. Staff is helpful and restaurant clean. The large fries or onion ring is huge, shareable with several people.
If you're coming to The Hat, you should get the pastrami but they have a large selection of non-pastrami food items. But, get the pastrami here. Food is made to order and prices are still reasonable as the portions are big. Did I say come for the pastrami? read more
2 months ago
Their chili....IMO....The innards of a foster freeze deep fried burrito.....don't believe me...try it yourself then step on legos for doubting me. Attention Foodies...a must...consume....devour.....immediately.....deliciousnessssss......yummy goodness....hands down THE BEST, the reason they've seen around for so long. Service quick and courteous All the amenities you need, Apple parking and a drive through available. Old school retro feel, bussing even at 9pm....happy people=great food. read more
The Hat never disappoints. This afternoon we skipped our usual large fries and went all in on the chili cheese fries -- piled high with pastrami, diced tomatoes, and onions. Absolute perfection, especially washed down with a large orange Bang. The drive-through made it super convenient, and the service was great as always. Can't recommend this place enough! read more
13 days ago
Current menu prices. Prices not bad, wait is kind of long. Didn't go inside but it looks old school read more
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10 months ago
The co-workers went all out on this one. We don't have The Hat near our work, so after a dr's appointment, I called the guys and asked what they wanted from here. We got chili cheese fries w onions, wet fries, onion rings, pastrami sandwich, and turkey burger. We had enough to share with 4/5 people! I'm not a pastrami type so I got the turkey burger and onion rings. The burger was great, but they had a sauce that was not to my liking. The onion rings were the best in awhile and cheaper than other places. Nice and crunchy. They give you packets of ranch if you ask. Chili cheese fries and pastrami are the staples. The wet fries are ok. I guess you have to ask for the gravy on the side? And need it needs more gravy! Though you can buy more on the side for a few bucks more. read more
4 stars After taking my dog to the vet, I decided to lean into my chili cheese fries craving. The Hat was nearby and had a drive-thru, so that worked out perfectly. This is what I got: Roast Beef w/ Au Jus ($12.60): Beef was thinly-sliced and the au jus was decent. I'd consider this pricey b/c portion size was a lacking. And the bread stuck to the paper, so that was a little annoying. Otherwise, it's a decent sandwich. Also, it didn't taste too salty to me, which was perfect for me. 4/5 stars Chili Fries ($8.60) + Cheese ($1.99): This hefty monster was scary big! It's big enough to serve a family of 4. I enjoyed this, but it definitely started feeling a little too much after a couple of bites. I ended up with a ton of leftover. The chili was alright...definitely very cumin forward. I like my chili with beans, but, alas, not a lot of places have beans in their chili. Definitely satiated after this. 3.8/5 stars. I agree with the current 4 stars rating. It's definitely above average. I'll be back when my chili cheese fries cravings hit again. read more
The Hat is a staple in the SGV! I always have to get my chili cheese fries fix whenever I'm back in town. They're also known for their pastrami which you can add onto the chili cheese fries but this time I chose to have the pastrami burger. Services are always friendly and attentive and the restaurant is always kept tidy and neat. read more
7 months ago
Been here many times over the years, and it's been an occasional hangout spot but rarely my go to fast food spot. It is not bad for pastrami, or the au jus roast beef sandwiches, but the prices have just always been increasing. I'm not the biggest fan of the chili fries, but there you can get your money's worth since the portion of the fries are huge. I usually stick with the pastrami though, and they still give quite a bit of pastrami in the sandwich. read more
1 year ago
I've heard and read about this famous Pastrami place and I happen to drive by one and decided to stop and try their Pastrami sandwich. The dining area was kept clean and roomy, nice vibe, the service was friendly and professional., I am surprised they don't have a combo deal, you have to order the fries separately, so I ordered their Pastrami sandwich, an order of their fries and a large soda, my order was ready in about 5 minutes. The pastrami and fresh and good and tasty. The fries was a huge portion, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. It was worth coming in to try them out, I wish they had a branch store near my place, This place earned it's reputation as a good pastrami place read more
Was craving a chili cheese dog real bad and had to stop by the hat to get my fix in. The chili wasn't as flavorful as i remember, it could use more salt but other than that it was loaded and got the job done! The tomato, pickle, and onions really make this chili dog taste good. read more
24 days ago
Came back again but this time we ordered and ate inside. The place seems so nostalgic and still bright as ever, however the place has changed such as the seating area is renovated and the sauce stations are no longer there. We ordered our usual large chili cheese fries and onion rings, a pastrami dip, and added on a double cheese burger and two medium drinks (Since the drinks are free refills). It's always nice to know that the hat will still give out a large portion of onion rings, crispy and crunchy in the middle. It didn't look as much as last time but still a good portion. The chili cheese fries were still great, you need to eat it when it's fresh as it will get mushy and soggy after a while. The double cheese burger was good, I think it could've used more sauce. The pastrami had a good portion of meat, salty and a nice kick from the spiced ends. The drink cups were made of pretty thin wax paper material so it doesn't last long enough after a few hours, but that's more than enough time for lunch break. Overall, it's a great treat for a lunch time break. Restrooms were clean and no mirrors, but unisex and individual rooms. read more
8 months ago
Food has always been good and we've gone here for decades. Staff is helpful and restaurant clean. The large fries or onion ring is huge, shareable with several people. read more
3 months ago
What can anyone say about the hat. It's awesome. The pastrami sandwich has gotten smaller over the decades but what hasn't gotten smaller/more expensive. Today they served me an excellent chili burger with a perfectly crisp toasted bun, juicy beef patty, fresh chili, and a slightly too thick tomato which had to be removed. All in all, 9/10. read more
1 month ago
I always pass by The Hat on my way to the nearby shopping center. Undeniably, their sign with "world famous pastrami" caught my eye. I decided that today was the day to try the famous pastrami dip. This location has lots of parking and a drive thru. The seats and interior were very clean as well. Staff were amazing, so polite and detail oriented. With the pastrami dip, you have the option to omit pickles. They call out your number when your order is ready. Everything is packed nicely in a paper bag with napkins and you get asked if you want any sauce packets (ketchup, mustard, ranch etc). On to the pastrami dip, I had high expectations for it being world famous. On my first bite, I was immediately disappointed. The taste felt one dimensional. The pastrami tasted like pastrami, nothing new here. The interior of the bread was dipped in the broth but it didn't add anything to the experience. The pickles and mustard did help with adding depth but I still felt it was bland. Overall, this was a simple sandwich, very generous on the pastrami but I don't think it's worth $13. read more
2 years ago
Plenty of parking here. Always folks here but never a long lines. The food arrives fairly quick. The staff have been great. Usually plenty of seating inside. The chili fries are always delicious. Are serving size that you'll definitely need to share or save for leftovers. You can even ask for pastrami added on. Definitely a solid place to visit for fast food. read more
4 months ago
We always try to eat some food from The Hat when we're visiting family. For dinner we ordered a couple of pastrami dip sandwiches, small order of onion rings and fries. An orange bang and Horchata drinks. The sandwich was impressive. Roll soft to the touch, choked filled with juicy pastrami. Love that it's not overly salty and just seasoned right. If you've never been here, small onion rings and fries can easily feed 4-5 people. I took a star away because the onion rings were overly cooked. A little too crispy for me. Fries are not crispy but meaty with a good mouth feel. Love the drinks as it goes well with the meal. Staff is friendly and made sure we hand more than enough condiments. Don't forget to ask for some chili peppers. The ambiance hasn't changed in years. But it's always clean so I appreciate that. read more
The Hat is a ubiquitous Southern California fast-food restaurant chain specializing in pastrami dip sandwiches. There are 11 locations around Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, Ventura, and San Bernardino counties. This specific location is at the corner of Broadway and Rosemead blvd. They have a nice outdoor and indoor seats. Staff were professional and competent. They have a breadth of food items. If you're into good albeit unhealthy fast-food go for The Hat. Every store there always a long line just like InNOut Burger. Overall, it's a good joint for quick bite. read more
9 months ago
!!! shrinkFLATION ALERT !!! You used to get a beef or pastrami sandwich here and it had a generous amount of meat. NOW they are ripping you off with a scant amount of meat in the sandwich. Look at this crosscut image! I even had 2 bites that were only bread. Did a private equity firm buy this place? Real shame as I'm a lifelong customer, but this is the last straw. AVOID AVOID AVOID read more
5 months ago
Best Pastami sandwich in LA. Whenever I'm in LA The Hat is one of my must do's. The food comes out quick it's nice and hot. The chili fries is huge and can feed a whole family. read more
10 months ago
My mother and I came in to The Hat in Temple City this evening for her dinner. It was pretty surprisingly empty, but the dinner crowd had filled up by the time we left. (~18:00) As she states: Fron eating at The Hat for around 30 years, the quality was good, as usual. However, like just about everywhere nowadays, prices were out of control. It cost almost $30 for a steak sandwich, small fries, and two small drinks. Ridiculous. The service was fine, very run-of-the-mill. No complaints on the ambiance. It's clean, and bright. There is indoor and outdoor seating, as well as bathrooms. read more
2 years ago
Food: 4.25. Came by because I happened to be in the area and was hungry. There is inside and some outside seating. They also have a drive thru. I ate inside. Ordering is done at the counter and the number assigned to your order is called when ready for you to pick up. I ordered their Pastrami Chili Cheese Fries (just under $20 after tax). Food was ready timely and at the right temperature. It also looked amazing, if not daunting. It could probably feed 3 or 4 people. It was a lot bigger than I remember from my last visit at a different location 4 or 5 years ago. Fries were nicely crispy as requested. The only knock for me was the pastrami. It was good, but I like the pastrami more at Johnnie's in Culver City. I just wish they had pastrami chili cheese fries. Service was friendly and efficient. read more
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3 months ago
Fluorescent lights, vintage looking wooden interior with the newspaper clippings and framed art to match, classic rock that sounds muffled in another room, there's just something about The Hat that elicits a sense of nostalgia for something that we've longed for in our past. It's open decently late and the dining room has many seats, or if you'd like there's a drive thru outside. My friends and I got the pastrami burger and chili cheese fries. HUGE HUGE portions to the point of leaking out of the containers and wrappers that they were in. Burger was filled to the brim with pastrami that it was more like a side of buns to our order of pastrami. Big and juicy and went great with a little bit of mustard on it. The chili cheese fries had a generous amount of chili and cheese on top. Great ratio of topping to fries. Didn't get soggy or cold too quickly either. Was way more than enough for 3 adults, to the point of food coma, so this can be easily split amongst 4 or more people so they're not as uncomfortably full. Solid The Hat location. read more
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5505 N. Rosemead Blvd
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It was a lot later than 1951 as the first one opened in Alhambra in 1952.
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