It's ridiculous how small the burritos are but how expensive they remain. The deliciousness doesn't outweigh the cost: one vegetarian and one steak burrito costs almost $40! Ridiculous. read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is my favorite spot in the LA area to grab a breakfast burrito!! It's a little more expensive than your typical spot, but the quality of the ingredients more than makes up for it in my opinion. My go-to order is the grass-fed carne asada burrito. It's flavorful, perfectly cooked tender beef, and made with real care. And don't even get me started on the sauces. I love all of them, but the cilantro crema is my absolute favorite! I usually order ahead, and pick up is a breeze in terms of service. But feel free to sit down and enjoy your burrito while it's still warm and fresh! Ambiance is casual. Wake And Late is the kind of place you'll crave once you've tried it, and it's always worth a stop for me. Highly recommend!! read more

Wake and Late - To go packaging - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Thought we would try the bacon burrito for real this time, and it was ... sooo good! Added the cilantro cream sauce. No line this morning and the service was great. Decided to eat here -- there was plenty of available seating. read more

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I loved Wake and Late so much! All of the ingredients were perfect and I have no notes. I got their chipotle aioli which was yummy too. I didn't add any meats and thought it was still really filling, and it cost about $12. I did try their vanilla bean latte, which was not the best but that's okay. I'd still come back for their burritos. The inside is very spacious and nice! read more

Since we are on the topic of breakfast burritos today! This review is long over due. My wife wanted a breakfast burrito and this was close by. So we had to try it out. There was all this hype about their breakfast burrito so we decided to investigate! 2 bacon breakfast burritos please! What! 40 bucks! Diabolical. Then again here we are, Instagram and the boujie hipsters convinced us to pay 40 bucks for 2 breakfast burritos. Ha, got'em? Sure did. So here's the truth, it's good but where's the rest of my BURRITO!!!! Super nice staff serving the food, but earth to Wake and Late! Where's the rest of the burrito guys!? As I mentioned it's a good burrito, flavorful, the tater tots make it special but can't wrap my head over the size and pricing. I'm truly disappointed in this cash grab industry. People be putting organic on one item, all to justify their over pricing. It's wild. It's basically the same food everywhere, same eggs, same cuts of meat, same boxed frozen potatoes. Unless you're actually sourcing from an actual farm, then it would make a little bit more sense. Who does that nowadays anyways? This needs to end asap. Overall if you're into paying for the hype, you've come to the right place! 20 bucks for a tiny little burrito is wild! read more

Wake and late always a superb breakfast burrito no matter which option you get. I'm partial to the Nueskes bacon one myself. If you order online for pickup, their website is kinda weird like when you schedule it, is it scheduled for pickup at that time or scheduled for placing the order at that time? WE found out that its for the pickup of the order, but there was some consternation because tehre was no way to verify as the website doesn't say and you can't call anyone. Also when you pick up the burrito here it goes into a food locker. The burrito is delicious but oh so precious and tiny, its kinda brutal for around $20. I guess if you just get the plain breakfast burrito its $12 which is a bit more palatable. They use higher quality ingredients so tehre is that. 1 burrito is aight, kinda satiety 2 burritos is probabaly 2 more much. So what i'm saying is that i wish their burrito was like 1.5x its current size read more

I really wanted to love this place, and in many ways, I do. The burritos are genuinely great, and you can tell the ingredients are high quality and thoughtfully sourced. There's real care behind the food, and that deserves recognition. That said, the pricing feels..... out of balance with what you receive. While I understand the realities of running a business especially in a place like Pasadena where rent and overhead are high, the cost shouldn't come at the expense of the customer experience. The drink sizes, in particular, were disappointing. The orange matcha and blended iced coffee were extremely small, closer to what you'd expect from a kids' portion, yet priced as full-sized specialty beverages. It creates a disconnect that's hard to ignore. Additionally, the automatic tip added to the total feels off-putting without clear communication upfront. I saw the and read the sign at the register, but I'm also ordering, and picking up my meals and not being served. Transparency in pricing and experience goes a long way in building trust with customers. Overall, there's strong potential here because the food quality is truly there. With some adjustments to portion sizing, pricing balance, and clearer policies, this could easily be a standout spot. ~$90 for three burritos and one hot coffee, one iced and a Matcha orange. read more

I stopped by this breakfast spot in Pasadena and had one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. Everything tasted fresh, organic, and full of flavor. You can really tell they care about the quality of their ingredients. Even the coffee was excellent, which made the whole experience even better. What stood out just as much as the food was the service. The people working there were full of energy, very polite, and made the place feel welcoming from the moment I walked in. Great food, great coffee, and great customer service is a hard combination to beat. I definitely recommend this spot if you're in Pasadena and looking for a quality breakfast. I'll absolutely be coming back. Hey when credit is due nasty pouch knows when to give it that's my model tel the truth read more

The good: the food is tasty, the green salsa was delicious, the inside has a great seating areas that is very spacious and doesn't feel stuffy. The bad: the size was pretty small. I don't typically finish my meals and usually have leftovers but here I didn't. I ate the whole thing and the burrito is about the size of my hand (which is small- like the size of an iPhone 16 pro). I got the vegetarian breakfast burrito but it seemed like all the burritos were that size. So if you want something filling, I don't think this would be a good option, however if you eat more than me and want a snack then this could be your spot! It took about 10-15 mins to get our food, which wasn't too bad bc we all ordered drinks and breakfast burritos. The service itself wasn't anything special but they were efficient for having a lot of patrons coming through read more

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Wake and Late has gone super downhill! I literally loved this place because the quality and taste of their food was amazing! The size of their burritos used to be perfect, a little on the small side (IMO), but I always justified it by the quality of their ingredients. Recently, I ordered delivery and it was terrible! First off, the food took almost 1.5 hours, which is unacceptable. After that, I noticed that their burritos have gotten even SMALLER than they were before. It literally felt like I was just eating a tortilla without anything inside of it. Disappointing! Finally, it cost about $85 for two burritos, two lattes and one additional item. No, thank you! I will not be recommending this place from now on, unless they increase their portion sizes. There are far better breakfast burrito shops in the city, save yourself the headache and go somewhere else! read more

Wake and Late - Storefront - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

So not to be dramatic or anything but if I could pick a last meal (breakfast edition), it would probably include the breakfast burritos at Wake and Late. I got the vegetarian burrito, and for about $15 it was pretty skinny at first glance. But don't be fooled! The size was actually a very satisfying portion. I'm in love with the super crispy tater tots and thin tortilla wrapping (which I've heard has been Michelin-recognized). The avocados were very fresh, the scrambled eggs were soft and fluffy, and the cheese melted so well inside the burrito. The way it all integrated inside the tortilla gave the entire burrito so much oomf. The two sauces they give out are chipotle aioli and cilantro crema. They really help add more flavor, but sometimes something simple is just better. Also, I've had many breakfast burritos growing up for camping trips, tournaments, school, etc., and this was like a piece of nostalgia for me, but maybe a slightly fancier version. When our orders were announced the servers always emphasized a variation of "Thank you [name]! Your burrito is ready." I think I just found this cute. Everyone needs to try these burritos at least once! read more

Wake and Late - wake & late vegetarian burrito (chipotle aioli & cilantro crema on the side) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Perfect spot for a breakfast burrito! The bacon burrito is my favorite especially with the cilantro crema and chipotle aioli sauces. They offer a gluten-free tortilla option and have fresh squeezed orange juice. They have street parking which is usually pretty easy to find. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving a breakfast burrito! read more

Wake and Late - bacon burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place has been on my to try list for quite some time and I finally bit the bullet! Food: I ordered their steak breakfast burrito and oh my goodness it was delicious! It comes with crispy tater tots, scrambled eggs, cheese, avocado, and (of course) steak, I personally would have preferred some more steak in the burrito as I felt that I got some bites without any steak in it but it was sill so tasty. The size of the burrito was perfect for me and very filling. Inside: There's plenty of seating inside the cafe but most of the tables are better suited for smaller parties (3 or less people). Price: Their prices are on the more expensive end as the steak burrito was $20. If you're planning on ordering something to eat and drink, I would expect to spend at least $20 for it all. Parking: There's plenty of street parking available for an hour. But there's also some paid parking lots available. read more

Wake and Late - steak breakfast burrito with chipotle aioli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I am so heart broken I cannot believe they stopped carrying bagels. They literally were the best bagels I've ever had in my life. I would drive from Burbank all the way to Pasadena on the weekends just to get these bagels... I wouldn't come back cause I'll be honest, the burritos and tacos are not that special to drive from Burbank to Pasadena for... read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I come here for breakfast a lot! Their burritos are on the smaller side but man are they delicious!! I get the bacon burrito with the Chipotle sauce as its vegan and I'm lactose. The burritos have such a nice crunch to them. Their matcha is really good too but they're always sold out. The orange juice is nice and refreshing! I really like once they prepare your order they'll call you by your name and say thank you. Just feels really personal! They have seating inside as well the place is huge in general. Love the staff and food! I've also had their sandwiches before which was really good too. read more

First, almost $20 for a burrito on the smaller end is INSANEEE!!!! That is until my friend and I bit into it, and it was flavorful, densely packed, and very saucy. Yes, it was a BOMB ASS BURRITO. And my friend will be coming back. There's a no tip policy, but the prices were still quite high (unless you have $$$$ then ignore what i said). Interior was kinda bland but just eat the burrito. Second, MJ is the G O A T!!!! Best service I've had in all my 21 years. It's as if they were born and grew up eating in this restaurant with how much knowledge they knew about every ingredient and backstory of every menu item. If not for the burritos, GO for MJ!! read more

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We initially came for the burritos, but I think I've discovered my new favorite bagels instead. The burritos were a pleasant surprise--they're much smaller than expected, about the size of a McDonald's breakfast burrito roll. For reference, I usually can only eat half a burrito at Lucky Boy, but here, I could easily finish one on my own. The addition of crunchy tater tots inside made a huge difference--they were really tasty. These burritos feel like an indulgent treat, perfect for an occasional splurge or for hosting out-of-town guests who want to try something unique. That said, I'll definitely be coming back for the bagels. There's a two-bagel minimum per order, but luckily, we came with two friends and got to share. We tried the Parmesan and sweet onion bagels, pairing them with scallion cream cheese and the honeycomb butter spread. The honeycomb butter was a standout--it had real chunks of honeycomb, and it was incredibly rich and delicious. The bagels themselves were soft, bouncy, and perfectly textured. I thought I'd found my favorite bagels during a recent trip to Montreal, but I'm thrilled to have this gem right in my own neighborhood. One start knocked off for the pricey burrito. read more

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MJ is just amazing I normally come in but I didn't know that they closed today at 1:00 even though I was late. She informed me that there was going to be a new lunch menu to get ready for and she was so professional and so nice and so courteous and while she was talking to me she was sweeping the front and I was just like wow what a very professional, great experience I was able to have. Even though it wasn't amazing news that they were close. She made me feel like I got everything I went in there and more; the ambience was fantastic and it was very, very cool, cool and calm and comfortable. So I'll definitely look forward to coming back for the 100th time before they close. I'm so glad that they're in Pasadena now read more

Wake and Late - The amazing interior was just so comforting!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Been here a couple times. First time I had the veggie burrito. 5/5. Second time I ordered the steak burrito and OJ. 5/5 Third time, shared a steak burrito and the plain bagel and parm bagel. 5/5 Service - super fast Ambience - casual spot with people working. 5/5 Is it a pricey burrito - yes. Is it the best quality burrito I've had - YES. I'm not looking for the world's largest burrito. Can I get a much cheaper burrito and larger burrito somewhere else, yes. But I would pick the burritos here, every time. Do you have to order 2 bagels at a time, yes. Is that annoying, yes. Do I end up eating both, yes. read more

Wake and Late - So good I had it delivered to my hospital room. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Small in size, but very quality ingredients and flavor in the steak breakfast burrito. I like to get the steak burrito with a latte or coffee on the side (usually coffee from another place though). The flavor and tenderness of the steak balance well with the crispy (non-greasy) tater tots, cheddar cheese, and the crispy burrito crust on the outside. I like the chipotle aioli side because that's less spicy than the cilantro crema. It is more pricey (~$40 for 2 steak burritos), but I think the quality makes up for it (for the most part). More of a special treat/weekend brunch for me than a multiple times a week thing. Looking forward to trying the bagels next time. read more

Wake and Late - Steak burrito. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I love you, Wake & Late, but your best feature was the bagels!!!! I think it's a genuine mistake to get ride of them - please bring them back! Your burritos do not bring the same draw - so many other businesses to go to in LA for that. read more

Wake & Late started strong, but it's gone downhill fast. Burritos are smaller, prices are higher, and the quality has dropped hard. For a place taking up that much prime space, it feels completely underwhelming. At this point, it seems like the concept and setup are doing all the work--because the food definitely isn't. read more

In short words ... GAS AF When it comes to breakfast I think key points is to nail the simplest part of it . If an orange juice here is flavorful and fresh you can just imagine how their burritos taste . No more doordashing definitely driving to the restaurant every time ! read more

HEAR ME OUT! Exclusively on the Weekend: Cinnamon Roll! The cinnamon roll is so freaking glorious. You must think who the heck is paying $9 for a cinnamon roll. This cheapo foodie will be going forward. With one bite, you will realize Wake & Bake's cinnamon roll isn't ordinary but it's a croissant cinnamon roll. It is layers of buttery goodness and perfectly sweet. This is something you hoard to yourself because you want it all. It's already a swirl of goodness of butter, sugar and cinnamon but add in that croissant factor, ahhhh the dream. As I was describing my new love for the cinnamon roll croissant, Naomi the branch manager added to our conversation how all the ingredients are high quality and how long it took their team to perfect their new croissant. I was impressed. It's $9 and yeah $9 of PERFECTION. read more

Wake and Late burritos are the best! These hefty burritos are packed with egg, tater tots, crispy bacon, and avocado! And their sauces? The perfect pairing -- the cilantro one is my favorite! The orange juice is freshly squeezed and so refreshing! Located in an industrial building, this spot is a Pasadena hidden gem! The staff is very kind and service is always quick despite how crowded it can get! Great for a casual quick breakfast! read more

Delicious burritos! Price is on the higher end.. $19 for a burrito that is slightly bigger than a hotdog bun. However it does fill you up! Their bagel and spread is also delicious! Service was great, friendly. Cute spot with high ceilings! Took over the old culinary school location and it has lots of space. read more

3.83 stars. It's good but I don't think it's the best breakfast burrito in LA. I definitely think the mom and pop shops, Mexican restaurants, and diners make a more decadent burrito and bang for ur buck. The sauces are good however and I really enjoy the chipotle sauce, and the cilantro one is good too. It's fun to come here and say you tried it but honestly Lucky Boy's breakfast burrito is probably one of the best in LA in my opinion. HOWEVER the bagels are worth coming here to try! I really enjoyed the Parmesan one with scallion dip!! To summarize: Bagels delish! Burrito, good but not like wowza. read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The burrito was amazing! I was in Pasadena for the morning and my wife found this place. After our initial experience I can say ordering ahead is a must, this place was stupid busy. I ordered at the counter and waited and waited and... it took forever. Now I know and if I am ever back in Pasadena I will order ahead and eat here. You may have heard of their internet famous Pastrami breakfast burrito... well they took it off the menu, so know that, especially if somebody has hyped it up and you can't wait to try it. read more

Expensive and overpriced AF? Yes. Delicious AF? Also yes. These $20 burritos are tinyyyy but soooo good! For sure best breakfast burritos in the area. I've tried both the steak and bacon. Can't go wrong with either! The tots stay super crispy even if you don't eat it right away. The flour tortilla is bomb. Their cilantro crema is addictive (although I prefer spicier). High quality ingredients, neatly wrapped, packed with flavor. I love that it's so simple yet amazingly delicious. Nothing bad to say about the food! Is it worth the absurd price in this economy? No... but definitely worth trying at least once! read more

Steak burrito: Tell me why for $20 there's so little steak... Anyways, it's solid, but I cannot justify the price for this burrito. Trust me it is good, it's just the fact that it's teeny tiny AND you don't get that much meat UGHHH Ambience: Lots of seating inside and it feels really open. It would be nice to get some work done here. Service: Wait wasn't long and they're nice lol read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

What I loved: a gluten free breakfast burrito option (so hard to find!!!), clean ingredients, SAUCES It's so hard to find burritos that are gluten free, so this was a total gem. I also love that they make it with high quality ingredients! the burrito is a good size, it's definitely nothing like other burritos but i think quality over quantity. sauces come on the side which is a bonus and the packaging is so cute! i definitely would return! i think it's more of a grab and go place so don't come here for a full sit down. read more

One star for the price. I have been several times. Each time the burritos keep getting smaller. I'm sorry for $18 a burrito I expect a lot more. The taste has always been good, but this last time they burned the meat and why over cooked the hash browns. The flavors also felt definitely off. The burrito sizes has gotten way smaller. Now they are a tiny little tube with mostly eggs some extra extra crispy hash browns rounds, and a pinch of meat. I bit into the burrito and tasted burned bacon, flour tortilla, and crunchy over cooked hash browns and scrambled egg. There was barely any egg in the first bite, but the rest mostly eggs. Couldn't taste the cheese, but the burnt bacon took over most of the flavor. I would have taken it back if I was still in the area. The sauce they added also has gotten smaller and I ran out before finishing my burrito. The sauce flavor seems to have been changed as well since the last time I was there. The first time I was there I could split a burrito with my wife, but not anymore. They now put the burritos in a box that contains the tiny slide of sauce, and the burrito. The coffee size was a complete joke for the price. We also got two bagels with cream cheese. One plain and scallion. The first thing my wife says was "did they shrink the amount of cream cheese." I looked at mine and said "yep". I think our order total was well over fifty dollars. My wife ordered online a half hour before we got there (28 minutes I checked), I jumped out of the car to get it and i waited another 25 minutes. They told me it was the next order, but i think they made it when i showed up. The staff seemed to be running around with there heads cutoff. Seemed like a lot of chaos. The "free" water jars were out of water and no one was able to fill it up. There was a lot of front of staff workers it seemed. I think I counted about 12. Couldn't see how many in the back. The ones that I saw were all frantically running around. There a lot of customer ordering take-out and several eating in the dining area, but didn't seem that crowded for how much staff was there. If seemed to be poorly managed. I did not take a pictures the food, but I got a few of the box and a soda can. My burrito was thinner than the soda can, slightly longer. But you will get the idea with the empty sauce inside the container to. At this point I will only go back if I have no other options. read more

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Decide to stop by for a quick bite but didn't realize how quick it was going to be. Didn't get a picture because I had to devour the burrito before I sat and thought about it too much. It was so small. Definitely would have no problem doing the under 1.5 bite challenge. The interior was also giving factory. Food came in a paper box already so not very presentable. We ordered the steak breakfast burrito. Came out to be 21 dollars because tip is included already in the price. Don't know why when there really isn't much service provided. You pick up the food and sit yourself. Burrito was good and the sauces it came with were also tasty. But the burrito was so small. Especially for the price. No girth or length to it. So disappointing. Had to walk over to blaze after to get full. read more

You know this was tasty and super fresh but I'm feeling bad about the amount of waste I generated. We ate two burritos, steak and bacon and they were tasty'. We were promised burritos full of eggs cheese crunchy tots and meat with yummy sauces for dipping and they delivered. The burritos could be a little bigger for the price. Burritos were smaller than a tube of pillsbury dinner rolls if you know what I mean. The bagel we also ate was chewy and fresh, but devoid of a bagel hole. Tasty anyway. But with the price and size of the burrito and then two paper bags, plastic knife, 3 plastic cups and 2 cardboard burrito holders, aluminum foil, and 4 little plastic sauce tubs and napkins seems a bit excessive for the waste the meal generated for a dine in experience. I understand they don't want to have dishes and dishwashers but sheesh. Can you put the burrito in my hand for $9? read more

Wake and Late - All this trash! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I came to Wake and Late to see what the hype was for and because of the owners good reputation at their other restaurant BurgerLord. This burrito did not disappoint!!! Yes their menu is pricey but I'm sure the menu items are high quality because you can taste it. I am lactose so I got the bacon burrito without cheddar. I also wasn't in the mood for avocado and they gave me a discount for omitting the avocado. It was packed with crispy bacon so next time I'll definitely get the avocado to balance the saltiness. I highly recommend this bagel and burrito restaurant because it's hands down top two breakfast burritos I've ever had!!! Can't wait to try their bagels that are made from scratch daily!!! read more

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It is good I guess but this is criminal for $14. The burrito is so small it looks like one taco from home state. read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Solid breakfast burritos. I tried their bacon burrito and iced vanilla bean latte. Both were really good! The tater tots in my burrito were so crispy and I loved how the cilantro crema tied everything together. Portions were on the smaller side and the meat proportions could have been better, but it worked out for me since I wasn't that hungry. The coffee was well balanced and not too sweet. Would definitely come back! read more

Wake and Late - Bacon breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Swung by Wake and Late for the first time this morning and I had a really great experience. The staff were very welcoming, positive, and helpful. The cooks in the back all looked so happy it made me happy. The restaurant itself has a high ceiling that was dope to look up at (I know this might sound weird haha). AND we were graced by the presence of this really fluffy good girl (yes I'm talking about a dog). As to the food, I had the steak burrito. A great mix of flavors with the juicy, grass-fed carne asada standing out, balanced by the rich eggs and creamy avocado. The tater tots gave a nice crunch, and the cheddar ties everything together with a sharp bite. I also got to try the parm and plain bagels! The parm was crispy and cheesy on the outside and soft and airy inside. Paired this one with the scallion spread that was honestly perfect for me cuz I'm all about my green onions. And the plain bagel held its own as well, perfect for the sweet honeycomb butter spread, which was pretty dang delicious. Thank you Wake and Late! read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Personally think they should call it Wake & Latte. Its catchier. Are we late because we're too busy stuffing ourselves with their breakfast burritos & bomb bagels? I stopped in hoping to grab one of those bagels. Unfortunately, the minimum is two + two spreads. I wasn't in the mood for a burrito, and they don't have pastries, so I opted for Iced Vanilla Bean Latte with oat milk. It is located inside a historic building and it's spacious. The aesthetic is minimalistic - white walls & high ceilings. When you walk in you are greeted by someone who takes your order. Behind the counter is a large area where coffee drinks are made and the kitchen where food is prepared. The guy who took my order and the gal who delivered my beverage were both nice. The coffee was bold & rich, but not too strong. I didn't really taste the vanilla, but it was good. read more

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Service was amazing greeted by friendly staff and got my food pretty quick. The cashier was also helpful in helping us pick out what sauce to get. When you walk in to the restaurant it does look a bit weird, kind of like walking into an amazon warehouse. The white building reminds me of a victorian building but kind of like a psychiatric ward. I do see projectors so that might be why. Additionally they cover all the windows with wallpaper and have amazon type lockers. It just looks a little dystopian to me. However, they are very efficient. When you pick up your order you can scan your screen and the locker will open up. Just make sure that when you order you have a screenshot or link to the final page of the order. The person handing me my order kind of ignored me while I was asking about my coffee but maybe jt was cause I didn't do it correctly. The coffee has a strong flavor but it is a bit small. The burrito was a solid breakfast burrito but nothing really special. Their cilantro sauce was not spicy but very creamy I think I would prefer one of the other sauces. I saw some people get more than one sauce so it might be possible to ask for more. Their price was a bit high as they don't allow tipping. They have a sit down area where people can sit, eat and do work. All in all a good quick place to get a bite or study. read more

Wake and Late - Steak Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California