The Hat – American
This iconic roadside institution hums with nostalgic energy, drawing crowds with the irresistible scent of salt-cured meats and the rhythmic clatter of a busy open kitchen. Towering mounds of tender, thinly sliced pastrami spill from gravy-soaked rolls and crown golden heaps of chili-smothered fries, offering a masterclass in unapologetic, soul-satisfying comfort. Whether you’re diving into a juice-dripping steak sandwich or a perfectly toasted tuna melt, every plate arrives with the promise of generous portions and timeless, savory flavors.
491 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena CA 91101 https://thehat.com/pasadena/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, south-beach, high-fiber, atkins, alkaline, aip, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the succulent appetizers and the kitchen's evident pride in every dish, noting that the flavors are consistently impressive. Praised for its relaxed vibe and pleasant atmosphere, the experience is further enhanced by welcoming and timely service that reviewers highlight as a key reason for their return.
Menu
Pastrami
- Pastrami Dip - $12.6: Our World Famous Pastrami Sandwich Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Burger - $12.6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Chili Cheese Fries - $17.59 Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Sandwiches
- Roast Beef (Au Jus) - $12.6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef (Gravy) - $12.6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Que Beef - $12.6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Sandwich - $12.6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $5.6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $11.25 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Cold Sandwiches
- Tuna - $9.6: Choice of: French Roll, Sourdough, Rye or Wheat Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey - $9.6: Choice of: French Roll, Sourdough, Rye or Wheat Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey & Ham - $9.6: Choice of: French Roll, Sourdough, Rye or Wheat Bread Available at: lunch
- Avocado - $9.6: Choice of: French Roll, Sourdough, Rye or Wheat Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Beef - $12.6: Choice of: French Roll, Sourdough, Rye or Wheat Bread Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Swiss - $9.6: Choice of: French Roll, Sourdough, Rye or Wheat Bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & American - $9.6: Choice of: French Roll, Sourdough, Rye or Wheat Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Hamburger - $5.65 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doubleburger - $7.65 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $6.25 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Cheeseburger - $7.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chiliburger - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Chiliburger - $7.9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Junior Burger - $3.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Burger - $6.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Dogs
- Hot Dog - $3.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Dog - $5.9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Tamale - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Orders
- Fries (Large) - $5.45 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries (Small) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Fries - $10.59 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Fries - $8.6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wet Fries (with gravy) - $6.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings (Large) - $6.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings (Small) - $4.85 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $3.35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Pastrami - $7 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili (Cup) - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili (Bowl) - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Que Sauce - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gravy - $1.75
Beverages
- Large Drink - $3.29 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Medium Drink - $3.09 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Small Drink - $2.89 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Piña Colada Bang - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pink Lemon Olé - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Orange Bang - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Tea - Fresh Brewed - $2.89 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Milk - $1.99
- Coffee - $1.99
Frequently Asked Questions about The Hat
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for The Hat.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly American comfort food like pastrami and chili cheese fries in a relaxed, nostalgic roadside atmosphere would most enjoy this restaurant.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly American restaurant is ideal for casual dining, featuring a relaxed atmosphere, nostalgic roadside energy, and timely service.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with high-protein keto meats like pastrami and roast beef alongside vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free avocado options.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- A side of pastrami works for keto and gluten-free diets, while avocado suits vegan, vegetarian, and heart-healthy dietary needs.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has an official website at https://thehat.com/pasadena/ which provides information about their menu and locations.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational, with location-specific details and full menu information available on their official website.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the pastrami dip, pastrami burger, pastrami chili cheese fries, roast beef with au jus, and steak sandwiches.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the succulent appetizers, consistently impressive flavors, relaxed atmosphere, and the welcoming, timely service that encourages frequent return visits.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests celebrate the succulent appetizers, consistently impressive flavors, and a relaxed atmosphere enhanced by welcoming, timely service.
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