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The Hat
491 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101-1240
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#31 of 306 restaurants in Pasadena
3.5 of 5 stars 38 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Delicatessen
  • 491 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-1240
  • (626) 449-1844
  • Price range: £1-12 ($1-$20)
  • Good For: Child-friendly

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“best pastrami! get one late at night, save the left overs for pastrami and egg the next day... way more than you should...”
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4 of 5 stars
BradleyMAltadena
16 Nov 2009

best pastrami! get one late at night, save the left overs for pastrami and egg the next day... way more than you should eat... but you will eat it all, some how! more

“Great sandwiches, chili...”
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3 of 5 stars
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23 Apr 2009

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

“KILLER pastrami sandwiches and chili fries. I swear I can only visit this place once every few years...my arteries just...”
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3 of 5 stars
TheLiterati
1 Mar 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
Los Angeles
1 Mar 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
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17 Dec 2008

Get fat at the hat :) more

“Delicious pastrami sandwiches and chili fries. Best food to get back to your senses after a long night of drinking.”
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5 of 5 stars
KatherineLChicago
4 Nov 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
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4 Sep 2008

chili fries....! yum!! more

“the only place to find horseradish in little packets...yummy local pastrami when cant get to jefferson and crenshaw”
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3 of 5 stars
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2 Sep 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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5 Jul 2008

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“Great Fast Food”
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4 of 5 stars
bob91024
Sierra Madre, California
2 May 2008
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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

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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.