Terrific restaurant. Great food in an inviting atmosphere. Exceptional pancakes and coffee. The service was notable for a diner. The seating was comfortable, and the replicas of famous paintings was cool. It is worth mentioning again that the pancakes are head and shoulders above any other that I've tried. I would go out of my way to return to Russell's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Pancake
Ben Slivka
Typical dinner cuisine. No espresso naturally, but they brought a small pitcher of warm milk for my coffee. Very popular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Justin Roy
The best
Jamie Guzman
Breakfast ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noodoh Bae
Russells is awesome. I looove their banana pancakes for some reason. I never order it anywhere else but at Russells its what i alwaays get.
Our server was also amazing! I was telling MY FRIENDS (not the server) that the hash browns are yummy when theyre super crispy - and mine ended up coming out crispier?!? Im not sure if it was intentional but im pretty sure it was. He was very observant. My friend and I decided to share an order and it came out split in half, on two separate plates (which we didnt request specifically). We also ordered one order of communal pancakes for the table and of course when they came they were: split, halved, all separately plated with syrups for each. It was soo thoughtful!!!
I’m not a morning person, but having such an amazing breakfast with thoughtful service started my day off with a bundle of joy. :)
Russells is a classic that has a permanent place in my food lovin heart!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Denver Omelet, Russell's Famous Hash Browns, Pancake
Dusty Schlabach
Long overdue review. Been coming here for over a decade now. The staff, every single one of them, are warm, welcoming, and go the extra mile for everyone. The food is so consistently on point without fail. Get the waffle-best in the world. As dinners should go-this place has the classic booths and bar seating, great art on the walls, and always good music in the background. Parking is easy. My only complaint is a selfish one, and that is I wish they were open 24/7. 10 out of 10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Magda Azenon
Very good service ? the food ? super delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tina Sarton
This is a wonderful breakfast spot with good food and great service. They have a lot of traditional American breakfast choices, and healthy options as well. The coffee is really good! I was very impressed. The service is excellent and has a very welcoming feel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim T
Best diner in Pasadena
Glen Kuniyuki
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian omelet, breakfast burrito available along with salads
Dietary restrictions: They are very good about any food allergies and restrictions. Always willing to make modifications
Parking: Restaurant will validate
Kid-friendliness: People bring kids here often. Very family friendly.
Long Wait times for both a table and food. Food quality is ok, our food came out in an untimely manner, was barely warm. Service was lacking. More hub than bub..wont be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mike Williamson
I’ve never had a better breakfast in my entire life. The staff is legitimately the best. I love coming in with my wife and feeling like I stepped into the most familiar place. Thank you for an always taking care of use. It feels like home here. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Plate, Russell's Famous Hash Browns
Noah D
"Always a treat when I'm in Pasadena" When there's nowhere to sit 30 mins after opening on Saturdays you know the food is great ??, you can't go wrong with Russell's! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anamaria L-Chavelas
Love the food and the service is great!! This is our family go to place !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Russell's Famous Hash Browns
lala sperry-chenier
Absolutely Charming restaurant with delicious food! The Cheeseburgers are my favorite! It’s sooo good! Nice large thick patty that sits perfectly on the buttery crisp yet soft bun! Grilled to perfection! Fresh generous fixings the tomato’s were perfect , the onion not to thick or over powering , the lettuce cool and crisp , the pickles yummy! They are generous with the cheese that perfectly compliments the burger and the home made 1000 island they put on the burgers was the best! Generous portion of golden crisp fries and several condiments on the table to choose from! The Ultimate burrito was huge and stuffed with everything you could want in a breakfast burrito! Eggs, sausage, bacon , potato’s, cheese , avocado , onion it could feed 2 and it came with golden hash browns! The lemonade was great tart with a hint of sweet! Very refreshing! I am a water with lemon or lime drinker big time and my only complaint was of their water. It was deplorable and they did not have any bottle water at the time or for whatever reason I asked if I could get bottle water because the water I was given had a not so good taste. They said that was the water they had and brought me a different cup but there was no difference. I am not very picky about my water so I assure you it did not taste well at all and I did not care for the oh well attitude about it. That was my only issue but it had me take 1 star off. Overall the service was friendly and quick (minus water issue) the food was delicious and it was ok priced! 3 of us ate and had soda or lemonade m for $52 and that was with a generous tip! It’s more than what we would have paid 6 months ago by at least $10-15 but that’s pretty much everywhere you go! They have quite a decent selection of breakfast and lunch options not sure about dinner or if they are opened for dinner. I think they close at 2.
Terrific restaurant. Great food in an inviting atmosphere. Exceptional pancakes and coffee. The service was notable for a diner. The seating was comfortable, and the replicas of famous paintings was cool. It is worth mentioning again that the pancakes are head and shoulders above any other that I've tried. I would go out of my way to return to Russell's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Pancake
Typical dinner cuisine. No espresso naturally, but they brought a small pitcher of warm milk for my coffee. Very popular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The best
Breakfast ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russells is awesome. I looove their banana pancakes for some reason. I never order it anywhere else but at Russells its what i alwaays get.
Our server was also amazing! I was telling MY FRIENDS (not the server) that the hash browns are yummy when theyre super crispy - and mine ended up coming out crispier?!? Im not sure if it was intentional but im pretty sure it was. He was very observant. My friend and I decided to share an order and it came out split in half, on two separate plates (which we didnt request specifically). We also ordered one order of communal pancakes for the table and of course when they came they were: split, halved, all separately plated with syrups for each. It was soo thoughtful!!!
I’m not a morning person, but having such an amazing breakfast with thoughtful service started my day off with a bundle of joy. :)
Russells is a classic that has a permanent place in my food lovin heart!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Denver Omelet, Russell's Famous Hash Browns, Pancake
Long overdue review. Been coming here for over a decade now. The staff, every single one of them, are warm, welcoming, and go the extra mile for everyone. The food is so consistently on point without fail. Get the waffle-best in the world. As dinners should go-this place has the classic booths and bar seating, great art on the walls, and always good music in the background. Parking is easy. My only complaint is a selfish one, and that is I wish they were open 24/7. 10 out of 10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good service ? the food ? super delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a wonderful breakfast spot with good food and great service. They have a lot of traditional American breakfast choices, and healthy options as well. The coffee is really good! I was very impressed. The service is excellent and has a very welcoming feel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best diner in Pasadena
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian omelet, breakfast burrito available along with salads
Dietary restrictions: They are very good about any food allergies and restrictions. Always willing to make modifications
Parking: Restaurant will validate
Kid-friendliness: People bring kids here often. Very family friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Pancakes, Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito, Russell's Famous Hash Browns
Restaurantji Recommends
Long Wait times for both a table and food. Food quality is ok, our food came out in an untimely manner, was barely warm. Service was lacking. More hub than bub..wont be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I’ve never had a better breakfast in my entire life. The staff is legitimately the best. I love coming in with my wife and feeling like I stepped into the most familiar place. Thank you for an always taking care of use. It feels like home here. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Plate, Russell's Famous Hash Browns
"Always a treat when I'm in Pasadena" When there's nowhere to sit 30 mins after opening on Saturdays you know the food is great ??, you can't go wrong with Russell's! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the food and the service is great!! This is our family go to place !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Russell's Famous Hash Browns
Absolutely Charming restaurant with delicious food! The Cheeseburgers are my favorite! It’s sooo good! Nice large thick patty that sits perfectly on the buttery crisp yet soft bun! Grilled to perfection! Fresh generous fixings the tomato’s were perfect , the onion not to thick or over powering , the lettuce cool and crisp , the pickles yummy! They are generous with the cheese that perfectly compliments the burger and the home made 1000 island they put on the burgers was the best! Generous portion of golden crisp fries and several condiments on the table to choose from! The Ultimate burrito was huge and stuffed with everything you could want in a breakfast burrito! Eggs, sausage, bacon , potato’s, cheese , avocado , onion it could feed 2 and it came with golden hash browns! The lemonade was great tart with a hint of sweet! Very refreshing! I am a water with lemon or lime drinker big time and my only complaint was of their water. It was deplorable and they did not have any bottle water at the time or for whatever reason I asked if I could get bottle water because the water I was given had a not so good taste. They said that was the water they had and brought me a different cup but there was no difference. I am not very picky about my water so I assure you it did not taste well at all and I did not care for the oh well attitude about it. That was my only issue but it had me take 1 star off. Overall the service was friendly and quick (minus water issue) the food was delicious and it was ok priced! 3 of us ate and had soda or lemonade m for $52 and that was with a generous tip! It’s more than what we would have paid 6 months ago by at least $10-15 but that’s pretty much everywhere you go! They have quite a decent selection of breakfast and lunch options not sure about dinner or if they are opened for dinner. I think they close at 2.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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