The service is thorough, polite, personable, and lightning fast. The atmosphere is Family diner, with a splash of Pasadena sports life. I was able to get a steak and eggs with a side of toast in literally under 3 minutes. Love it here, strongly recommend, no notes. read more

wow ended up here late-ish after a show at Healing Center of the Universe brother and husband split super nachos carne asada guacamole nachos omg i only had a few bites cuz they snarfed it down so fast but it was DELICIOUS FRESH TASTY didn't match the signage covering up the windows we were pleasantly surprised!! people going to live music down the street should know about this place!! read more

Small Diner in Pasadena. Finally writing a review, been here a few times and thought it's time. Came for lunch. Burger special 12 bucks ( cheeseburger, fries, drink). You order at the counter and they bring it to you. All the tables are numbered. Not all the tables were clean (fyi) yet the restrooms were very clean. Sat down and service was great. Server brought out condiments along with food and was kind and polite. Burger was spot on. The fries were crispy and very tasty. Give them a try read more

Back again! It's been a while, but I was still pleased with the quick service. My mom really enjoyed her Cobb salad and my friend enjoyed her omelet. I of course enjoyed the lovely strawberry waffle! read more

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I just discovered Tom's - it's clear that they have a devoted clientele, every one I saw walk in was greeted as a friend. Had the burger, it was good: solid burger, an everyday staple choice. Clean restaurant, ample parking - will be back for sure. read more

I eat here more than I should. So many good choices. Today was a cheddar cheese and jalapeño omelet, hash browns and grilled rye toast. So filling - had to take half home. The service is always top notch. Even though you order at the counter, they always come by your table to make sure everything is OK and if you need anything. read more

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Always a great place for brunch! Good food and good service! Grab a table and know your number! read more

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Great breakfast spot. The food was great. They are very generous with their portions so be ready to stuff your face :) I'm mad I really thought I took a pic of my food :( I only took a pic of my pancakes. I ate an omelette which was delicious. Pancakes were also very good! The service was awesome. Friendly staff & very attentive. The place is very clean they do have private parking and street parking is also available. read more

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We are regulars at Tom's. Love the staff! They always have a smile and great attitude. I've never ordered anything I didn't like, but my favorite go-to is the gyro sandwich (sauce on the side, no onions) with side of zucchini sticks. read more

Lately I have noticed a very big change in terms of service, they receive you very kindly and very attentive as to whether you are missing something or want more coffee, etc etc!!! Well done TOM's Team read more

Tom's - Pasadena - French toast bacon and eggs really good I love to come here, fast service and great customer service!!!! - Burgers Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This place is so overpriced! A breakfast sandwich with chicken cutlet, $17. That doesn't include anything else, like hash browns or drink. It's such a rip-off. I was reminded why I don't patronize this place. Save your money! read more

WOW! What a Deal!. Everything was fantastic, prepared and presented very well. I'd give it all a 10+ Excellent service by excellent people and the Ambiance is very welcoming. read more

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One of the best hamburgers I've ever tasted in my life. I ate it so quickly I forgot to take a photo. Meat is charred great, the buns are top tier, and all the lettuce, pickles, onions are so fresh. Everyone has a positive attitude and the service was excellent. The restaurant feels like a nice diner and it was very clean. I would definitely come here again. read more

Friendly face greeted me, looking for a cheeseburger to see if it is good enough to talk or write about, quick answer not really but the name Tom's Family stuck with me, prices are decent I'd say family affordable! Liked the Pasadena based murals do if you have friends that live nearby snd you don't want to break the bank yeah sure . One quibble , didn't like the cheese they use. read more

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Friendly and efficient service, reasonable prices, ample parking. I got a breakfast burrito. It was not the best breakfast burrito I've ever had, but the friendly staff and cheery space made for a joyful Saturday morning. read more

This place always hits the spot -- I love club sandwiches and theirs is pretty tasty. Bacon could've been a bit more crispy but delicious nonetheless read more

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Waited 15 min the line didn't move. There was 4 cars piled up. This is why no one hardly comes here. The food is ok, just go to tops. read more

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Hi , Went last nite , ordered chicken fried steak. It was not good , gravy was not hot at all and very thick ( like oatmeal usually is ) becuz it was not warmed up. Also eggs and toast were cold. There was only one cook there , so that could of been why. I was gonna just order something new , but decided not too. I have been few times before , and the food was good. But the server was very friendly read more

July 2025: Well all the cheap prices I had told everyone about are gone. They have NO plant based options even though everyone should as it's 2025 and awareness of the benefits for animals humans and saving the planet are evident unless you're living under a rock. 3 yrs ago from 2025- Omg what a change in service. I ordered something and added an additional thing in delivery notes and the rude guy who answered the phone didn't honor it but what's WORSE he hung up one!! You know what a stickler I for customer service. He says he can't control the apps but management should be in contact with the apps as that is their business and livelihood.. but arguing and hanging up on me? You have serious issues and shouldn't be in the hospitality business. I hope they don't see this and spit in my burrito as I suspect they would since he is so unp read more

What is the point of a drive thru if you cannot hear a single word I am saying? I screamed strawberry pancake no less than three times. I asked for hash browns and you said orange juice? You try to pass over a bag that is four containers tall and impossible to pass thru to a car window.... And of course I got NO strawberry pancakes. Never again. read more

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My New Go-To Spot for Amazing Mexican Food! I'm very particular about Mexican food, especially because I lived in San Diego where the Mexican food scene is unbeatable. But let me tell you--**Tom's Famous in Pasadena on Walnut and Mar Vista** has completely won me over! Their food is SO good, and they have everything I could ask for. First off, the fact that they have a **drive-through** is a game-changer! You get the convenience of fast food with the quality of a diner. Speaking of which, the food is prepared quickly but is packed with authentic flavor. Their **homemade salsas** are delicious, and the customer service is excellent--friendly, attentive, and fast. I'm honestly surprised more people don't know about this place. The food is top-notch, the portions are huge, and the prices are great. I ordered the **Chilaquiles Mexican Combo for just $12**, and it was a massive, high-quality meal. You really get your money's worth here. If you're looking for a new spot to enjoy amazing Mexican food, you've got to check them out. This is definitely my new favorite place, and I can't wait to come back for more! read more

Tom's - Pasadena - beans are delicious, the rice is amazing and the Chilaquiles were nice and crispy with good flavor. - Burgers Near Me - Pasadena, California

Perfect diner and burger place. Stop by on a hot day and had a club sandwich and the shake. The Service was very friendly.

I just want to start off by saying the guy at the register was SUPER friendly. You order at the register and they give you a number. They'll bring you your food. This restaurant is a SOLID diner... but be prepared to sit on toilet. - Tom's Special Omelette 5/5 Pretty yummy omelette. Hash browns are very crispy and thick. It's delicious. - Cheeseburger 3.5/5 Normal cheeseburger, nothing special. - Chili Cheese Fries 4.5/5 Pretty good chili cheese fries!! Except some pieces of beef were pink indicating they weren't cooked all the way. Parking is free in the lot, or street! read more

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You can't go wrong for a hearty breakfast or burger deal For $5.99 at dinner. We love coming here. It is budget friendly and big portions. Friendly staff. And. Drive through for when you're not feeling well! read more

Tom's - Pasadena - Mushroom burger with dinner salad & drink $5.99 after 6 pm. Large Chili cheese fries and drink combo for $5.99 after 6 pm - Burgers Near Me - Pasadena, California

We stopped in at Tom's to try their breakfast on a Sunday. I was craving a BLT and remembered my friends who live in the area, frequently go there for breakfast. I ordered a BLT combo, my lady got a ham & egg breakfast plate.. we shared an order of caramelized strawberry pancakes. The BLT that I ordered ended up being a BLTA... I wasnt expecting the avocado but it ended up being ok because it balanced out the saltiness & smokiness of the bacon. Btw, the bacon was aplenty, perfectly crispy and delicious. I asked for the fries to be well done and they were crispy. They got it so right. Just the way we like it. My lady liked her ham & egg breakfast plate that came with hash browns. She should have ordered it well done so the hash was little crispier but they were still good. The strawberry pancakes were very good. Caramelized strawberries and whipped cream topping on fluffy pancakes. Perfect sweet bite for our late breakfast. Definitely recommend it. Food was good. Service was fine but they forgot the white toast that was supposed to come with the ham & egg breakfast... It looked like some of the tables took a while to be cleared. It made for a little bit of a messy look to the dining area. Plenty of parking in their lot. Street parking also available. Drive-thru window is also an option. Order & pay at the register, take a number and your order will be brought to you. read more

Best food around for the price service was great. People are nice. The place is clean very hometown field. Food is priced great. I'm glad to come here. This is my spot. read more

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If someone doesn't know how or doesn't like to cook; this is an excellent place to eat for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Tom's gives customers their money's worth and more. Great food and nice ambiance for friends & family. So happy to have them here in Pasadena read more

Ordered a gyro. Meat was so old, almost rancid. They could have just said they didn't have any to serve instead of serving it. I still had to wait 10 minutes in a drive through with no other waiting cars. read more

Food was delivered chilli fries and oreo shake. While drinking the shake there was a piece of metal looks like a staple at the bottom. read more

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I love this place. The food is always good, and I've never had an issue with customer service. I usually order through the drive-thru, so the wait is always a bit long, but the food makes it worth it. I've ordered food, and the employees were were quick to double check my allergy and made sure all food was safe. Really went above and beyond. Safe to say if you've got any shellfish allergy like me you're good to go here!! Their chicken fillet burger is soooo good, I recommend it if you're in the mood for a good chicken sandwich. read more

2.5-3 stars. Ordered to go. It was a little confusing during the ordering process because the staffs kept forgetting what we ordered and had to repeat many times. Food was just okay. Chili cheese fries were too salty without any other flavors. Burger patty was bland but the pastrami we added was delicious though. Maybe I should try the pastrami sandwich next time. read more

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4.1 stars for Tom's! We came here after the Rose Parade on 1/2/22 for brunch. The restaurant was bustling and busy, but servers were still very efficient and attentive. I like how this place has cozy decor, plenty of seating for different size groups and no frills food. The menu has all your usual breakfast offerings for any craving you have- eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, hash browns, pancakes, waffles and fried chicken, burritos, burgers, even steak, fries, shakes, and more! All the classics of a homey diner. The food was tasty. Maybe not top quality, but it does the job and at this price point, it's a great deal! They also have their own parking lot. Would recommend! read more

Tom's - Pasadena - #1 combo- 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 3 bacon (or sausage) Steak and eggs with hash brown side - Burgers Near Me - Pasadena, California

On a Monday in September, I drove to drive thru for lunch. It has Clean outside surrounding and well kept. There was a car ahead of me so I had to wait. I ordered cheeseburger and small zucchini fries with small Coke. I drove to 2nd window to pay and wait 10min. Then I drove back to work to eat my lunch. The zucchini fries are big in size and the burger was delicious and juicy. read more

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I love this place. Good food, good service, the place is clean & they have a large menu. I went there this evening & was so pleased with the service. I look forward to going back again soon! read more

Pretty bummed, we ordered turkey sandwich and it came with no turkey Also asked for Raspberry ice tea and it tasked like some sort of soda. Womp. read more

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Was wondering around Pasadena early morning and came upon this restaurant honestly wow!!! Speechless the food was awesome . Welcomed as soon as we came in .The service was fast and attending .the server cris was very active and aware Love the vibes will totally recommended this place read more

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I have been sitting in the drive thru for fifteen minutes (not exaggerating) for one item. I had long enough to log into yelp and leave a review and nobody has even greeted me at the window yet. I only have two stars because I know the food is good. Bad drive they experience though. read more

I will never go here again. The person that cleaned the tables was extremely rude. I asked if someone could clean the tables we were waiting to sit at. His response was "I wish there were more of me. After he cleaned the table, he said we could sit. I asked if we could wait till he swept the floor. His response was "I will sweep it right now. No one has ever asked me to do that before. You are the first one." He responded with a very smart remark. He was so rude that we left instead. He was a smart aleck and said "bye have a good day" when we left. Mind you I had my baby in her stroller, reason why we wanted to wait till floor was swept first. Also, he was the one that threw all of this trash on the floor when he swept the table. read more

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Tom's is a local favorite despite the perpetual sign that they are hiring. Great food, huge portions, reasonable price, great service. Generally very good, clean, spacious, attentive and friendly staff. You order at the counter and they bring it to you. The food is great but every now and then there is one thing off as I mentioned in the photos hence the 4 star review. Other than that they make excellent pastrami sandwich, great chicken and waffles, burgers, and a great family special that can't be beat. Even with the occasional flaws, still a great place. read more

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Seen it many times. First time here. Wondered what a $5 taco looked like at a place like this. Ordered a steak one. Got a fish one. DEFINITELY not $5 worthy! But I think my favorite part was chewing on what I didn't order, and there's a plastic bread wrap in my damn food! I checked my receipt. It says fish. I NEVER order fish tacos at places like this! NEVER AGAIN! To add insult to injury I refuse to eat anymore of this, thus wasting $5.50. Lesson learned. When it comes to fast food, I'll stick w what I know. read more