Russells - Pasadena (CA)

3 /5 just fee: My expectations were high for this eatery since the wait time for a slow Monday afternoon was 45 min. Great location in old Pasadena. Patio chairs outside for long wait times. But you get to enjoy the scenery of old Pasadena traffic. Small eatery. Close in quarters. I ordered a Belgium waffle with side of bacon. My husband ordered the egg, sausage, Bisquits with gravy breakfast and a side of corned beef hash. It was an average wait time for the food to come out. Maybe less than 20 min. It was just OK breakfast. Nothing stood out. My husband put a lot of salt and pepper on his biscuit and gravy and corned beef hash. He was expecting it to be more southern tasting. The egg was plain no seasoning. The bacon was more on the beef jerkey side. Not crunchy, juicy, and tasty. The sausage links were tasty. The mimosa was served with just the juice in the glass then the waiter brings the individual bottle of champagne and pours into the wine glass with the juice. The tables are small but theyre overwhelmed with napkin dispensers, a full condiments tray, and plate of coffee creamer. Would i give this place another go? Probably not.

5 /5 Paula Stubblefield: My SO said he loved everything about it. We were there for breakfast on a Sunday. We were told an hour wait. Our wait was less probably 30-45 minutes. The restaurant was packed and a little noisy. There is only one restaurant for women. However the diner is not that big. We had the waffle breakfast and the French toast breakfast. I would order either one again. You get eggs and the meat of your choice. Hash browns and drinks are separate.

5 /5 Donna Lopez: Such a lovely spot to start the morning. I enjoyed my meal while soft classical tunes played in the background, making the whole setting feel calm and welcoming. The team was warm and attentive, and every dish tasted fresh and flavorful. A wonderful experience from start to finish.

5 /5 Todd Vanderlinde: Delicious food and excellent service. Perfect place for family or friends. The steady bustle of the kitchen and rich ambiance is very inviting. Ill definitely be back again!

4 /5 Daysha Arnold: Love this place the atmosphere is very relaxing, the staff was genuinely friendly, and the waffle we got with out meal was perfectly crispy, and hit the spot ! The other items (eggs bacon hashbrowns) were ok not spectacular but definitely not bad either we’ll skip the muffin addition next time, and just to clarify if you request just a glass of water it’s tap …don’t drink LA tap… order water or skip water all together. The fresh squeezed orange juice was delicious!