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The Hat
491 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101-1240
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#35 of 309 restaurants in Pasadena
  • Cuisines: Delicatessen
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly
  • Address: 491 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-1240
  • Phone:  (626) 449-1844
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“Great sandwiches, chili...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 23, 2009

Great sandwiches, chili fries, burgers, and cherry soda. more

“KILLER pastrami...”
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3 of 5 stars
TheLiterati 16 contributions
Mar 1, 2009

KILLER pastrami sandwiches and chili fries. I swear I can only visit this place once every few years...my arteries just can't take more! more

“Best Pastrami in LA!”
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4 of 5 stars
trojansfan 2 contributions
Los Angeles
Mar 1, 2009

Yes, they could probably trim the fat a little bit, but you simply will not get a better pastrami sandwich in LA. It is much better than Johnny's French Dip in LA. One sandwich could be split by two people. more

“Get fat at the hat :)”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 17, 2008

Get fat at the hat :) more

“Delicious pastrami...”
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5 of 5 stars
KatherineLChicago 141 contributions
Nov 4, 2008

Delicious pastrami sandwiches and chili fries. Best food to get back to your senses after a long night of drinking. more

“chili fries....! yum!!”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 4, 2008

chili fries....! yum!! more

“the only place to find...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

the only place to find horseradish in little packets...yummy local pastrami when cant get to jefferson and crenshaw more

“Best Pastrami in LA”
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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 5, 2008

Best Pastrami in LA more

“Great Fast Food”
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4 of 5 stars
bob91024 102 contributions
Sierra Madre, California
May 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This restaurant is part of a small Southern California chain. Great burgers, hot dogs, BBQ beef, and one of the best Pastrami Dips in Los Angeles. Fries can not be beat. One can not go wrong here, great food at good price. Check their web site: http://www.thehat.com/index.htm more

“Joel would probably rate...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 13, 2008

Joel would probably rate this higher, but if you love the most greasy, saturated fat, pastrami in town, here is the place. I can only handle something this heavy, not even once a year. More of a guy thing. more

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The Hat Address

491 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-1240
Tel: (626) 449-1844
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.