Reyn or shine... This diner is a local's favorite. One I can only imagine locals would protect from ever shutting down. Then again, I highly doubt they would ever have to worry about that possibility. Sweet little hometown like diner. They bake their own banana bread which is an option for one of their sides along with potatoes or fruit! It's always a delicious alternative. Especially with some butter smeared on top. It gives the best cozy and homey vibes. So much that you'd wish you were a regular. One of my favorite orders is their chorizo scramble with hash brown! As for staff, they're all welcoming and match the tone of how heartfelt the place can feel. Whenever you're in Pasadena and need just a good old school diner, this is definitely one of them. No gimmicks or flashiness which is why locals make this a regular rotation. Also, extensive menu! If breakfast is a favorite meal, this is your next spot to cross off. read more

I love finding hole on the wall breakfast spots and The Reyn is a worthy addition to my list when I'm in the area. This place is a no frills, old school greasy spoon. Simple seating layout, servers who will keep your coffee cup full at all times and affordable prices make this an appealing stop when you're looking for a solid breakfast. I went with the Italian sausage omelette which tasted great and came out fast. Breakfast potatoes were good but could have used a little more time on the grill. Really appreciated the toast was served already buttered (dry toast is a pet peeve of mine). Coffee was old school diner style but hit the spot. It's not the best breakfast I've ever eaten, but it checks all the boxes and was an enjoyable experience. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a good breakfast without pretentiousness. read more

The Reyn - italian sausage omelette - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cozy spot with good food and excellent and workers. A good time for a fair price. I'd choose this local business over a largely known breakfast spot. read more

I was shown The Reyn by a really good friend and thank god he showed me the way! Every-time I go I am never disappointed. The food is delicious in every way. Their pancakes are huge and fluffy, definitely enough to share. Hash browns are always hot and the perfect amount of crispy. I always go for the Italian sausage omelette, it's a hit for me! But I really need to try more things on the menu. Also please try their banana bread ! It's served warm and with butter! Heaven! The place is small so make you you get there with plenty of time to spare. Usually not that big of a wait but you never know. read more

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The management is not friendly. The food is mediocre. So many places in Pasadena to eat go elsewhere.

Probably the best breakfast to date. I've tried many local places for breakfast. Le Roys, Jeremey's, tops , The eggs are done consistently and exactly the way I like. Potatoes are good. Toast just right Grits are done right. Chicken fried steak is crispy and flavorful. Service is perfect. Can't go wrong here read more

Food: Ordered the BLT with a side of Tater Tots. I know...but I had a craving! The bacon in the sandwich was plenty and cooked properly...not too crunchy, not too soft. The tomatoes had a bite to them...not overripe. The sourdough was lightly toasted...just right. Tater tots were your basic, out-of-the-bag tot. But when THAT is what you're craving, they're perfect! Service: We were seated fairly quickly and tended to within a few minutes. Ambiance: This is your "go-to" coffee shop. Many locals and hangover clients looking for a strong cup of coffee and recovery breakfast. Visited on a Sunday so there were also some after-church brunchers. It's really a mosh of folks looking for a casual, home-like breakfast. read more

The Reyn - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This place is a great for breakfast or brunch. Staff is friendly - attentive. Customer service is Fantastic. Food is always delicious. I love the restaurant is so cozy. Coffee is always good and banana bread is a must. read more

legit breakfast place. We can in the morning and the place is already packed. You know it's a good place when it's filled in the early morning. My BF and I shared one plate which was more than enough for us. The waffle was crunchy on the side just the way I liked it. The bacon was extra crispy per my request. Pur server was friendly and super efficient read more

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The food here was really really good. Best waffle I have ever had. Waitress was very attentive and the service was fast. I will be back.

Real old fashioned diner in downtown Pasadena. I was looking for some breakfast in the area, I just found this place in Google, and I am so happy trusting Google search this time around. Reyn has smaller eating area, you have to write down your name in the list and wait your table. Wait is not that long since servers are so efficient. They take your order quickly, and the food comes out of the kitchen rather in no time. Food was delicious. I had Lou's special which was two eggs, sausage, bacon and hash brown, which comes with French toast. Hash browns was cooked to perfection, Epps was fried perfectly. French toast was delightful. Coffee was tasted just Ok, which is acceptable from a diner. This place is locals favorite, I assume on the weekends they are getting real busy. If you are n the area give them a visit, you are not regret it. Enjoy. read more

The Reyn - Lou's special... 10/10 - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

First and foremost, I have eaten at Reyn several times. One of the big draws for me is the accessibility and overall good service and food. Today, October 7, 2025, was a very disturbing, frightening and humiliating experience. I am 67 years old and have graduated from a wheelchair to a rollator for very small distances - a few feet. The Reyn has handicapped parking and a rear handicapped access so it worked for me previously. Today, after ordering lunch, paying and leaving a generous tip as usual, I was told that I could not use the back handicapped exit because it was near closing time and that I would need to just walk around the block to get to my handicapped space, which I was physically unable to do. When I explained to whom I assume was the manager - white, bald and overweight, who also refused to give his name, he was very rude and challenged why I could not walk a block or so, several times. He refused access to the handicapped exit which I was never told when I entered would occur. He said they had mopped the four foot area and although I saw no water I asked if they might dry it if that really was an issue. He said we are closing and that exit is not available - you need to walk around the block and leave. I told him that I could not and he said "Do not come here again." I am assuming that it was because I needed the handicapped access. This needs to be evaluated by the owner. If there is handicapped parking, I and others rely on getting back to it. If I had been put out on the front entrance, I would have been unable to get back to my car. I was also humiliated by the experience. Why was I told not to return. Frankly, I doubt that I will but I want others to know that this establishment is clearly one that discriminates against the disabled. Very sad, in this day and time. By the way and this is a direct quote, the manager stated "yelp is for cry babies" when I was begging him to leave by the entrance to which I could reach my car and thought mentioning yelp might help me get out of the restaurant. read more

The Reyn - Disabled, refused exit to handicapped parking and told not to return - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

No frills breakfast joint that serves big portions and has bomb banana bread. Their breakfast plates are nothing crazy or out of the ordinary but it's hearty and filling. I would come back just for the banana bread! read more

The Reyn - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

This friendly breakfast diner serves a wide variety of egg dishes for breakfast/brunch, plus delicious banana bread. Service was fast and attentive. Prices are fine (there's a "temporary" egg surcharge $1.79 for dishes containing eggs). Definitely a locals favorite. Clean, bright, lively, friendly. read more

Can't find diners like this anymore food is great love seeing all the friendly locals and staff are always warm and inviting. The place is always busy and I'm always willing wait for a table and it can take less then 5 minutes but well worth it read more

The food and service are amazing. It's a hole in the wall cafe with comfort food, including banana bread.

This place is a such a cute little spot for breakfast or lunch! The portions are big and the food is delicious! Our server was nice and attentive and we got our food quickly, even though it was Valentines Day! I'll definitely be back! read more

I haven't never felt discriminated at a restaurant until today. We wanted a good breakfast restaurant that we could enjoy I recommend this place to my classmates but after today never again. We had a party of 4 . Only 3 of us came in the other person was 2 minutes away. They told us to leave the restaurant until are whole party was all together we could order. He told us 3 times . It felt more like didn't want no Hispanic eating at the restaurant and wanted us to leave a soon is possible. read more

People who are hoping this is a "hidden gem" in Pasadena that the masses haven't found out about yet are a little too late to the party. The Reyn is always crowded it seems, especially during weekends. Your best bet is to come by during the week. It's a breakfast-lunch spot in the middle of Lake Ave. Small parking lot in the back that shares space with a couple other establishments. But you can find parking out front on the street usually. I would say this spot is popular because it's got an old-school diner feel that's a bit of a premium out in these parts. Very comfy inside and the waitstaff are friendly and helpful. There's a wait list in the back where you sign in on busy days, but there's covered seating where you can wait. It's also got a nice selection of breakfast sweets, like pancakes (they've got different types), French toast, and crepes. I asked the waitress what would be a good item from that section and she said the banana pancakes. She was right. The bananas are cooked right inside the pancakes, and the pancakes are huge. As for the other breakfast items, they are pretty standard and not particularly special. The sausages are pretty tiny, too, unfortunately. Prices are reasonable and on par with similar diners. The Reyn combo has a good price point as it offers eggs, your choice of meat, hash browns and banana bread. Overall, it's a pretty good spot for pancakes and French toast. The other items are just ok. read more

The Reyn - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

If you want inexpensive/no frills yet DELICIOUS breakfast, then this is the place for you. They have a classic dinner feel, and its not aesthetically pleasing, but it has a homey cosy feel. Whenever i visit this establishment, i always order the reyn special, as it come with their famous banana bread. THIS IS SO DELICIOUS. the banana bread comes warm and with alot of butter. YUM! This place is super inexpensive compared to most breakfast places. My breakfast always comes out to under 12 dollars. CA-CHING! One thing to note is that the service is not always super friendly, but they are never mean. Also, in order to pay, you need to walk up to the register. They dont take your payment at the table . Ive been here numerous times and one thing to note is that on weekends it can be extremely crowded, and you cant make a reservation. overall, great food, great price, great city, great life read more

The Reyn - the reyn special- no eggs - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

With inflation compromising the prices of restaurants all over, The Reyn has consistently been a spot that serves huge portions at a very affordable price. Also, parking is super easy to find on the street or in the lot in the back. The restaurant gives off an old school, comforting vibe that makes dining here feel like you were transported into a different time period. I ordered the Farmer's Breakfast that comes with two eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, and a stack of large pancakes for less than $15. Other places are upwards of $20 for the same thing, or even less food. The hash browns were crisped to perfection and everything satisfied by breakfast food cravings. The service was great and the workers here are all friendly. A solid breakfast spot. read more

The Reyn - Farmer's Breakfast Pancakes - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We took a hike at a nearby trail and was happy to find this nice and cozy diner serving the classics. We loved the vibe inside, looking like a spot that locals frequent for their breakfast staples. Decor was entertaining us a lot while waiting for our order. Which was pretty fast even with a crowd. The price on the menu were very good considering inflation and majority of restaurants raising their prices. Banana pancake combo - delish. I dunno if the server forgot to give us syrup Corned beef hash combo - cooked perfectly and just what you would imagine a corned beef hash to be... salty goodness with the right amount of meat and hash Banana bread - just perfect! Especially with the butter on top Coffee - just ok. Wish it was better Parking - street parking in front and a big lot at the back Access - ground floor read more

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Terrible Manager who kept making assumptions and refused to seat me and my son. We will never dine here again and cannot believe how rudely we were treated. This place used to be a staple for our family and I will never give them a dime and will make sure everyone is aware of how terribly they treat their customers. read more

Food is delicious and they serve you good portions, 2 ppl can eat of one meal. The service is always exceptional, they keep your cup of coffee full read more

All I asked for was a stack of pancakes and hot coco to go. Got home ready to eat and I opened my box to three cold pancakes no utensils no butter and no syrup. read more

The Reyn - Cold pancakes - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Such a great old fashion diner. The breakfast was excellent :) can't wait to go back!!

The food was delicious the waiters where so quick and helpful! The ambience was family oriented. The price was fair read more

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We wanted some diner food for breakfast and this place popped up in a Yelp search. The eggs were fine - meh - but the banana bread was SO INSANELY GOOD it earned an extra star. We bought a loaf on the way out. I swear it weighed 5 lbs! (That loaf lasted 24 hrs when we got home!) Would come back here just to buy the bread!! read more

The staff is very friendly. Everyone has a big smile on their face to welcome you when you walk in. The amount of food is generous - great for sharing. The staff constantly comes to the table to refill the drinks. By the way, their homemade banana bread is to die for. There are tons of cute, funny and inspiration signs and posters thru out the restaurant... FYI, tons of parking spaces behind the restaurant. Highly recommend read more

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Great breakfast this morning at The Reyn in Pasadena. Farmer Breakfast was great! Banana Bread side was perfection! Very busy, and the staff was hustling, while being very courteous! Definitely recommend this spot! read more

There's something very comforting about hot coffee and banana bread. The quick service and efficient staff make dining here something I always look forward to. Parking is convenient in the back. Love their waffles and banana pancakes too. Am definitely a regular here! read more

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Food, service, and ambiance amazing. The absolute best hash browns and bacon anywhere in town. The prices are very reasonable. The pancakes are just ok, but will do in a pinch but if you're having a craving, I go to Denny 's or IHop for pancakes which are much better. I wouldn't let Reyn's pancakes keep me from going there unless I needed a really good pancake. They remind me of my dad's Sunday breakfast, giving mom a break. He thought he was a better cook than he really was. I love the old vintage small town cluttered look of the place. Makes me feel like I'm on a road trip. Most importantly you can't beat the service. read more

Definitely gave off hole in the wall diner vibes with numerous tin and wooden signs adorning the walls of this very small establishment. We tried the pork chops and eggs, which were surprisingly moist even though they appeared deep fried. French toast was typical but the bannana bread was fantastic. The menu had typical breakfast fare with nothing really unique. read more

Right off the bat, we loved their banana loaf. It has an excellent old ambiance that we were looking for. Alfonso took our order accurately. He was friendly and attentive and ensured we had everything before he left. Our order arrived within 10-15 minutes, and as we chowed down our delicious meal, we appreciated them checking on us. Great place, good food, amazing people! read more

Service was friendly and attentive. I came for the biscuits and gravy and they were good but not great. The biscuit was too soft --like it gets gummy when chewing. Classic diner vibe, I enjoyed the kitschy ambiance and had leftovers for the next day since the portions are generous. Poppin' on a Sunday morning with easy parking in their own lot right behind it. read more

The Reyn - Eggs, sausage hashbrowns with a side of biscuits and gravy and banana bread. That coffee was rough - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

1. We were a party of 9 and 8 of us were here so we let them know we were all here knowing our friend would eventually arrive. We weren't going to hold up ordering but didn't want to wait another hour for a place for a large party. Well the grouchy bald manager man came up to us and lectured my friend for about 3 minutes in front of everyone even though my friend remained calm and apologized over and over the man still continued to lecture us and walked away shaking his head. 2. We came here to celebrate three birthdays so the friend who arrived late brought cake and immediately was told "no outside food" so we had to set the cake on the ground behind us in lieu of walking it back to the car. 3. The coffee is swill 4. The food is mediocre and not worth all this hassle. read more

What you see is what you get! A classic neighborhood American style diner. I came on a Monday mid morning so there was no wait but the restaurant was still busy. The food came quickly and was pretty flavorful. Nice big portions with a no fuss menu and fair prices. Not too many vegan options which is rare for the LA area but not a problem for me! I definitely want to come back for lunch. read more

The Reyn - Belgian waffle - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Delicious unique variety of foods including polish sausage homemade banana bread and the famous Pasadena scramble. Excellent service and good prices. Plenty of room so you don't have to wait and they keep the coffee coming! read more

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With a 4.2-star rating, I had high expectations for Reyn, but the experience was just average. Our table ordered chicken fried steak, chocolate chip pancakes, and banana pancakes. Unfortunately, the pancakes went mostly untouched, and the orange juice tasted stale. For a place with such a high rating, I was expecting something a bit more special, especially considering the standout experiences at places like Waypoint Cafe in Oxnard. While Reyn is a solid local spot with average service, it's more of a casual, budget-friendly diner compared to others in the area. If you're after a more affordable option than places like Denny's, it fits the bill. The one thing that really stood out was the banana bread, which was delicious and definitely worth trying. read more

Just an amazing place for our family. The corn beef hash has to be my favorite. The service and vibe are spectacular.