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    The Hat

    3.8 (793 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE HAT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Amanda V.

    Always a yummy selection to eat at when in the area! I brought my husband and co workers some lunch and they were fast efficient and got my order right! I ordered 6 pastrami sandwiches which is hands down the best pastrami sandwiches ever a chilis dog, chili cheese fries and a hot dog with a large fry they didn't miss one item and had my food ready extremely fast! I highly recommend trying the hat if you haven't the chili cheese pastrami fries and the pastrami sandwiches are top notch!

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    Robert C.

    I grew up going to the original location. Today I thought I would try this location. The same great food. was warmly greeted upon entry. order placed and delivered sooner than expected. The outside was very clean along with the inside seating areas.The pastrami was overflowing. One of the things I noticed and liked is the bread is NOT heavy or filling. The Hat relies on the pastrami meat to do that. The fries were crispy and golden. The ice tea was cold. overall the staff was great and the food spot on.

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    Vuoch L.

    I visited the other location in Rancho Cucamonga in the past , I find the Upland spot is my preferred location . The pastrami sandwich were soft ( I should have asked for a side of lettuce) that would balance out the savory/ salty flavor of the pastrami.

    Esli P.

    Amazing! The pastrami sandwich was so good. Easy fast service. Their chili fries were amazing too.

    Side of chili ( only a half a cup) WTH?!
    Demetrius G.

    I've been coming to this location since 1990, and I've noticed in the last couple of years the quality has gone down. Today I only ordered a small French fries and a side of chili. The fries were not that good, they'd been sitting awhile, I ate about half of them and threw them away. The side of chili was a joke, I paid full price for a side of chili only to get a half a cup. Come on! Hope this was an isolated incident. Do better next time, don't lose a longtime customer!

    Skimped on the pastrami!
    Matt A.

    I go to this place because the sandwiches are full of meat, but this time, I don't know if they're trying to save money or what... this is the only negative review I've ever left! the bun was touching the other bun! There was no meat in the sandwich such a disappointment.

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    Leilani M.

    Finally a long time coming. I've heard the tales of their pastrami, I've seen the chili cheese fries loaded so full it almost breaks the box. I've seen the hats and smiling faces of guests walking out stuffed and satisfied. The day finally came for my turn. So excited to have a first visit! Yes, what took so long? Other things came between us and it was like a long lost relative having a reunion. It was everything, everything I wished it would be and I... I could fly higher than the eagles. Staff were great, wonderfully friendly. Visiting with good friends. Luvd this pastrami so juicy and not overly salty. Sandwiched inside perfectly baked bread. Slather some mustard on it to kick it up. Gravy fries were my fave. Enjoyed the chili cheese but kept going back to the gravy. Of course some orange bang! Well maintained, clean and organized. Staff were awesome, efficient and friendly. Large parking lot for rvs to maneuver through, Inside or patio seating areas. Thanks brutha for my first pastrami!

    Tyler H.

    Last night, while I was out with some buddies in Upland we decided to stop by The Hat for a late dinner! The place wasn't too packed when we arrived and I ordered the Chili Fries with Pastrami on top. The food took about 10 mins to prepare and I have to say I was not dissapointed by the size and the taste. The dish was massive and definitely meant for more than 1 person. Would recommend this spot for a late-night meal if you are in the area.

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    9 months ago

    Food is overpriced for what you get, bread is soggy and pastrami had no taste. Saddens me cause I've been coming here for years.

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    1 year ago

    Just had their Double Chili Cheese burger great massive burger for 10$ Open late so very convenient

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    1 year ago

    This place had the cleanest bathrooms that I have ever visited in any Eating establishment! Good job guys!!!

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    Food was good. Environment was good. Service was good too. Pretty yummy chill cheese fries.

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    11 months ago

    the pastrami and fries was absolutely delicious , drive-tru service was great, i would most definitely recommend this location

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    1 year ago

    Quantity was amazing. Quality was perfect. Went back to try their Tuna Melt. It was excellent. Will definitely go back.

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    2 years ago

    Iconic stop on the food journey that is LA! Hard to beat the service super fast and efficient! Make it a priority!

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    3 years ago

    I've been eating pastramis from the Hat for decades. They still put out a great product and customer service is great

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    2 years ago

    Love the Pastrami and fries and all they serve great meal at the end of a day of work

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    Ask the Community - The Hat

    Did The Hat Close?

    No the hat has not closed yet and I think as long as this is still a popular spot this place is going to keep on running

    Are there vegan options?

    I think there is only the Avocado sandwich. The menu is as posted... check that out too see what is possible. Lastly ask when you go in! Good luck.

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    The Claremont Village Eatery - Mandarin Ricotta Toast:
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    The Claremont Village Eatery

    4.2(294 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$
    Catering service
    Healthy dining

    Again...had a relaxing breakfast...this time I tried the Avocado toast...there menu has 4 or 5…read morevariations of Avocado toast, today I tried the Tree's and PhD's Avocado toast. Sooooo good. This place is incredible! They put sooo much effort, care and generosity into every dish that is served. This place is a hidden gem...I don't want people to know about this A+ location but I do want people to know...I highly recommend this gem. Unbelievably great!

    The food is wonderful I love the fact they don't use sead oils. It's close to my home so I walk…read morethere some days. Sadly they are a bit pricey for the average retiree. I do wish they were a bit more affordable or had a senior menu but the food is prepared nicely and always taste delicious. My one negative gripe is the music it's just way too loud and not appropriate for people my age to want to stay and order more. I have spoke to friends of mine and we all agree the music is not appropriate for this style of restaurant even classical works but top 40 pop is a bit much and detracts from the French theme vibe. Some French Music would make this place a dream. Since it is a French themed restaurant. Or at least appears to be. But the contemporary music deflects away from the French vibe and atmosphere. So I give a thumbs down on the loud music ie. minus a star. However I feel changing the music only would add to the ambience and the vibe of the place, just my opinion. However, sadly due to the Music, I choose sit outside but when your my age with this heat being so awful it would be so nice to sit inside with the air-conditioner with nice refreshing music. I will cross my fingers it gets better as I would eat there every day. On the upside there is one lovely tall dark haired fair girl at the counter who looks very French and has a European vibe about her aura she just makes the place. She is so kind and welcoming. I have gone in very stressed a couple times and her demeanor is so calm and sweet she makes me feel welcome and appreciated and diffuses my stress level every time. Very few people nowadays have that kind of charm. She doesn't make me feel rushed or brushed off like most service people. I just adore her energy she has the best manners and eloquence of any waitress in Claremont. I'm always happy when I see she's working. I wish I could pronounce her name I think it's Bree or Bly or something like that. Also they definitely need name tags too. But the food is very good.

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    42nd Street Bagel Cafe - Other options

    42nd Street Bagel Cafe

    3.8(490 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$

    First Visit I had…read morean iced americano It was ok, not my favorite comparison too others That's ok though Not too busy The barista was fast and friendly Recommend Thank You for reading

    I visited 42nd Street Bagel Café in Claremont today and unfortunately had a very disappointing…read moreexperience. I ordered two sesame bagels, toasted, with cream cheese on the side, and two everything bagels, toasted, with cream cheese on them. When the employee took my order, she repeated it back correctly as two sesame bagels and two everything bagels. However, when I received my order and checked it before leaving, I discovered that I had only been given two sesame bagels and one everything bagel. When I politely asked about the missing everything bagel, the employee insisted that I had only ordered one. She also refused to provide her name when asked. Instead of resolving the issue professionally, I was required to pay again for the missing bagel. The dismissive attitude and lack of customer service were disappointing. As a former New Yorker, I was equally disappointed with the bagels themselves. The restaurant promotes a New York-style bagel experience, but these bagels did not resemble the authentic New York bagels I grew up eating. They lacked the characteristic chew, texture, and flavor that make New York bagels famous. The bagels were also barely toasted. Rather than having a crisp exterior and warm center, they seemed only lightly warmed. A properly toasted bagel should have some crunch and color, and these simply did not. Mistakes happen in every restaurant, but how those mistakes are handled is what matters. My recommendation to future customers is to carefully inspect their order before leaving the counter. Unfortunately, based on this experience, both the customer service and product quality fell well below expectations.

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    The Meat Cellar - Looks good but it just wasn't....

    The Meat Cellar

    3.8(1.7k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    •$$$

    Stellar service, exceptional burger and such a 10/10 dining experience there! So happy we chose…read moreMeat cellar to celebrate a birthday with good food- especially the burger & the steak platter. The fries were so good we had to pack the leftovers to go. Shout out to Katelyn and Dylan (sorry I forgot the names) but the staffs there at lunch time were exceptional and we were all very happy and satisfied!'!

    Our first visit started off pretty rough. We arrived about 20 minutes before happy hour ended. We…read morewere brought water, but no one came to our table for several minutes. When we finally asked a server that was standing close by but never came over until I asked if she was our server, we will just call "C" replied, "Yes, unfortunately." Not exactly the best first impression. Her next comment was, "You have 3 minutes to get your happy hour order in," which made us feel rushed instead of welcomed. As for the food, we upgraded to the Wagyu surf and turf. Unfortunately, both the steak and lobster were chewy. The wedge salad was actually the highlight, although I specifically ordered it without blue cheese dressing or blue cheese crumbles, and it still came covered in crumbles. She offered to remake it, but we're just not the type to send food back. We were dining with three other couples, and only one person enjoyed their ribeye. Everyone else commented that their steaks were chewy and had an odd texture. The desserts were very good, and the ambiance was nice, but overall it wasn't enough to make up for the service and disappointing food. One last tip: save your money on the $24 Old Fashioned. It tasted no different than the $12 version. Overall, we probably won't be back.

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