Solid breakfast burritos. Loved the picked jalapeno. Great sauces. Cilantro Crema and Chipotle Aioli. Sweet onion rip and drip bagel was yum. Got it with honeycomb butter, nice buttery flavor with a hint of sweet honey. Quick service. read more

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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

Bacon breakfast burrito tastes great and the cilantro crema and hot sauce are great but for the price and size I would need two of these, still was hungry. Lucky Boy Breakfast Burrito is better for taste, size and price in my opinion especially their hot sauce and banana peppers. read more

I forgot to take a pic but we got two breakfast burritos with bacon and steak. I genuinely thought the burritos were really good, I personally liked the steak a lot more than the bacon. And the sauces we got the cilantro crema and chipotle aioli, I really liked the cilantro crema. The bacon didn't really stand out to me, it's a pretty high price to add meat options. The steak was $5 and bacon $4. Honestly, I think it's better to pay a dollar more and get steak instead of bacon. The price is really steep for a smaller burrito, and to add the meat options. One burrito is almost $20, and not much filling. However, for the taste, I think it's worth trying, since it's so well known. But for the portion size and add on prices, I wouldn't recommend if you were looking for something to fill you up, or something that is worth the price point. read more

If you want to try the infamous breakfast burrito at Wake and Late, I recommend to come to the Pasadena location as it is safe, clean, and very spacious! I tried their breakfast burrito to see what the hype was about and added $6 grass fed steak (your other meat option is bacon for the same price and that steak they did not skimp!! More bang for your buck with steak). I can see why people rave about this breakfast burrito. Although small for $18, it has the perfect tortilla crunch that is still chewy and the ingredients were very fresh/lighter than the usual heavy breakfast burrito you feel eating after. The crispy, salty hash browns were the KEY to their breakfast burrito I have to say. It packed the perfect crunch and saltiness flavor that paired well with the creamy avocado, soft scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and the grass fed steak. They let you choose a sauce on the side and I opted for the cilantro crema. Honestly it doesn't even need sauce since it was flavored so well. read more

Wake and Late - Breakfast burrito with grass fed steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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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$20 before tax for a burrito that seems to shrink every year. Your ingredients cannot be costing that much for how much product we get in return. It's eggs and potato for the most part. What are we actually doing here. Tastes good but the burrito is the same size as my hand. read more

Absolutely DELICIOUS ..! ! ! (Bacon breakfast burrito) and Bag when in the Pasadena area...make a stop !!! read more

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

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

It is insane to me that they couldn't make the margins work on the bagels to the point where they had to give up totally. The bagels were so good. First they made you get at least 1 schmear per 1 bagel (obscene pricing) but they let you get only 2 schmears for 4 bagels (not making this up). Then they changed it so you had to get at least 6 bagels to get only 3 schmears (maintaining the ratio but increasing the minimum, again I am not making this up). I am assuming enough customers screamed at them about their exploitative schmear pricing that they finally gave up and decided no one could have their delicious bagels anymore. Ridiculous. This place is a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode, not a cafe. The burritos are fine too! And I was willing to put up with how expensive they were because I could get delicious bagels! read more

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

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

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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

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

The flavor is there but they are wayyyyy too expensive for what you get. You pay $20 for a "steak" burrito and barely has any meat! Without exagerating, I was still hungry but I couldn't order more because there was a huge line. Would I come back? Ha! NO. 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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I don't think I would ever come back here again. I payed $15+ for a breakfast burrito with no meat. The portion size was tiny and the lighting and atmosphere of this place is not good if you want to sit down. The burrito itself was okay, it wasn't anything special. The tortilla was good but that's the only thing that I liked. The orange juice was wayyyyy too sweet, I also would avoid that. I will say, the front counter lady was super sweet and inviting. Loved her. read more

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

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

This place is hanging on a thread. I went in thinking they still had pastries like the photos. Nope. Just a very few options on their menu left. Mostly just 3 types of burritos which were fresh but not worth the price. We paid $58 for 2 small burritos and 2 small drinks. One being a small fresh squeezed OJ. Very disappointing to spend EREWHON prices on a small mom n pop shop. Service was mid. read more

Wake and Late - Small portions BIG price! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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

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

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

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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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

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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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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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

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

The steak burrito was excellent. Everyone is comparing it to Lucky boys. Totally different kind of place. It's very trendy here. More than a burger's place. This is a specialty shop. read more

I thoroughly enjoy W&L: their bacon burrito was so yummy- nothing inside the burrito was soggy and it had perfect amounts of everything (bacon, eggs, avocado, and tots). Their cilantro crema went perfect with it. Their iced matcha was also nice and full-bodied matcha flavor (not weak). I didn't enjoy the (minimum 2 bagel purchase) they had, but the bagels were warm and tasty. They give generous portions of cream cheese, so you could almost use 1 cream cheese for both bagels. Spacious, clean, and high ceilings. For a weekday morning, this place was relatively quiet. This is downtown Pasadena, so expect pricing to reflect such. read more

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Great breakfast burrito, but not worth the $20+ price, especially since the steak burrito had about 5 small pieces of steak in it. The ingredients are very classic but done well -- crispy potatoes, avocado, fluffy eggs, cheese, a deliciously pan fried tortilla. The cilantro crema is a must get on the side for dipping. Service is quite fast -- we got our food within minutes of ordering. The place is located within a historic building so vibes inside are unique; the ceiling is quite high. There's a ton of indoor seating and they have free water. Once again a very yummy burrito but wish it was cheaper! read more

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

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This review is for the Juarez burrito. Delicious! Soft, chewy, toasted tortilla. Flavorful silky beans. Love the sides. Perfect.