Best pastrami dip in SoCal for very reasonable price. And best value on French fries.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Huge Bag of Onion Rings, Pastrami Dip Sandwich
Laurie M
Delicious food always a great choice for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Morales
Whenever I visit Simi I HAVE to come get my pastrami dip here. In my opinion, the best on the planet. This time I had the chili cheese fries. My grandson told me to try them. One word. HUGE! Also, very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries and Pastrami Sandwich
La Sexci Femboi
Cool place to grab good food. Has outdoor and inside seating. Plenty of space and parking. No complaints
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie Gallegos
Fresh made to order! Taste is always consistent. Prices are reasonable considering portion size.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Hobbins
Really good pastrami.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Kapura
The Hat in Simi Valley is an absolute gem! This classic spot at 1308 E. Los Angeles Ave has been delivering that old-school, hearty American comfort food vibe since the chain started back in 1951, and the Simi location nails it every time.
I went for the **world-famous pastrami dip**—piled high with tender, juicy pastrami on a soft roll, dipped in rich au jus—and it did not disappoint. The meat was perfectly seasoned, not too fatty, and the bread held up beautifully without getting soggy. Paired it with their legendary chili cheese fries, which were loaded, crispy on the outside, and ridiculously addictive. Portions are generous (we easily shared one sandwich and a small fries between two people and still had leftovers), and everything came out hot and fresh.
The service is quick and friendly—counter ordering keeps things moving, even when it's busy. Love the retro diner feel inside too; it's casual, no-fuss, and perfect for a quick lunch or takeout. Prices are fair for the quality and amount of food you get.
If you're in Simi Valley and craving a satisfying, no-nonsense sandwich (or just great fries), The Hat is a must-try. Easily one of the best spots in town—I'll definitely be back soon! 5 stars all the way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
April Burr
Good food, large portions. Glad I shared! Still had to share, taking sandwiches home back to the central coast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helene Fried
A great old fashion diner.....order up front, pick up the order on the other side. Fun, fast, and friendy
The hat offers delicious pastrami dip sandwich and orange whip drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neal Abramson
Great shaved pastrami sandwich
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Huge Bag of Onion Rings, Pastrami Dip Sandwich
M k
I don't know where else to submit some feedback so I'll do it here. The double cheeseburger needs a renovation. The meat was kinda dry, the bread slightly stale and not doing a good job of holding things together. Clumps of lettuce kept falling out. There was a watery mess spilling out of the bottom, from the tomato and sauce. The chopped lettuce defeats the purpose of having lettuce on the bottom. It tasted okay, but it doesn't do a good job of staying intact. A bit too much height on the burger.
Best pastrami dip in SoCal for very reasonable price. And best value on French fries.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Huge Bag of Onion Rings, Pastrami Dip Sandwich
Delicious food always a great choice for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whenever I visit Simi I HAVE to come get my pastrami dip here. In my opinion, the best on the planet. This time I had the chili cheese fries. My grandson told me to try them. One word. HUGE! Also, very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries and Pastrami Sandwich
Cool place to grab good food. Has outdoor and inside seating. Plenty of space and parking. No complaints
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh made to order! Taste is always consistent. Prices are reasonable considering portion size.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good pastrami.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Hat in Simi Valley is an absolute gem! This classic spot at 1308 E. Los Angeles Ave has been delivering that old-school, hearty American comfort food vibe since the chain started back in 1951, and the Simi location nails it every time.
I went for the **world-famous pastrami dip**—piled high with tender, juicy pastrami on a soft roll, dipped in rich au jus—and it did not disappoint. The meat was perfectly seasoned, not too fatty, and the bread held up beautifully without getting soggy. Paired it with their legendary chili cheese fries, which were loaded, crispy on the outside, and ridiculously addictive. Portions are generous (we easily shared one sandwich and a small fries between two people and still had leftovers), and everything came out hot and fresh.
The service is quick and friendly—counter ordering keeps things moving, even when it's busy. Love the retro diner feel inside too; it's casual, no-fuss, and perfect for a quick lunch or takeout. Prices are fair for the quality and amount of food you get.
If you're in Simi Valley and craving a satisfying, no-nonsense sandwich (or just great fries), The Hat is a must-try. Easily one of the best spots in town—I'll definitely be back soon! 5 stars all the way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, large portions. Glad I shared! Still had to share, taking sandwiches home back to the central coast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great old fashion diner.....order up front, pick up the order on the other side. Fun, fast, and friendy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always fresh Always good thank you night shift !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The hat offers delicious pastrami dip sandwich and orange whip drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great shaved pastrami sandwich
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Huge Bag of Onion Rings, Pastrami Dip Sandwich
I don't know where else to submit some feedback so I'll do it here.
The double cheeseburger needs a renovation. The meat was kinda dry, the bread slightly stale and not doing a good job of holding things together. Clumps of lettuce kept falling out. There was a watery mess spilling out of the bottom, from the tomato and sauce. The chopped lettuce defeats the purpose of having lettuce on the bottom. It tasted okay, but it doesn't do a good job of staying intact. A bit too much height on the burger.
Top notch service, the staff are wonderful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Burger
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