American comfort classics plus Italian & French fare, with 3 meals a day in a bistro-like setting.
Hours
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 30 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: (626) 578-1404
Website: https://russells-pasadena.club/
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Order and Reservations
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Reviews
Kaushik Kannan
Lovely food! I did the Big One – Waffle and Biscuit Gravy.
Delicious food, warm service, and a nice slow Sunday morning. It was perfect!
… moreDelicious food, warm service, and a nice slow Sunday morning. It was perfect!
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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 they’re overwhelmed with napkin dispensers, a full condiments tray, and plate of coffee creamer. Would i give this place another go? Probably not.
… moreGreat 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 they’re overwhelmed with napkin dispensers, a full condiments tray, and plate of coffee creamer. Would i give this place another go? Probably not.
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. I’ll definitely be back again!
… morePaula 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.
… moreDaysha 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!
… moreAaron Wilson, Jr.
We pulled up in the middle of the week…about 60 degrees at best, but parking was plentiful in the garage to which Russell’s is attached. Bonus points because parking in Downtown Pasadena can be a fiasco of priced parking if folks are out and about.
The wait was around 30 minutes, which we accepted, because our parents raised us to have patience. However, there were great expectations because of the rantings and ravings of the Yelp and Google crowds.
Onward.
Parking, ambiance, wait times, etc. aside, we’re talking about a restaurant for two reasons: food and service. AS SOON as the wife and I sat down, our waiter immediately greeted us, but it was not rushed, and took beverage orders.
They are efficient here. Folks in the tables around us were served plates of good-looking hot food that rendered them solely focused on the next bite.
I ordered The Big One, and she had a French Toast meal.
We tore those plates up. I heard nothing from my wife the entire time and it was the goodness of the food, and not her awe of her husband…this time.
The Big One is indeed that, big. Get blueberry pancakes and level up your life. The bacon was thick, the sausage was succulent, and the eggs were not skimpy…even in this economy. I could have done without the hash browns but the slice of french toast I added is one of the best decisions I’ve made…in life.
My decimated plate was cleared before I could take a picture of it…another testament to the friendly efficient that is a hallmark of the service here.
Will definitely be back on purpose.
… moreThe wait was around 30 minutes, which we accepted, because our parents raised us to have patience. However, there were great expectations because of the rantings and ravings of the Yelp and Google crowds.
Onward.
Parking, ambiance, wait times, etc. aside, we’re talking about a restaurant for two reasons: food and service. AS SOON as the wife and I sat down, our waiter immediately greeted us, but it was not rushed, and took beverage orders.
They are efficient here. Folks in the tables around us were served plates of good-looking hot food that rendered them solely focused on the next bite.
I ordered The Big One, and she had a French Toast meal.
We tore those plates up. I heard nothing from my wife the entire time and it was the goodness of the food, and not her awe of her husband…this time.
The Big One is indeed that, big. Get blueberry pancakes and level up your life. The bacon was thick, the sausage was succulent, and the eggs were not skimpy…even in this economy. I could have done without the hash browns but the slice of french toast I added is one of the best decisions I’ve made…in life.
My decimated plate was cleared before I could take a picture of it…another testament to the friendly efficient that is a hallmark of the service here.
Will definitely be back on purpose.
Jasmyn Isabel
I love Russell’s. I’ve been here a few times now with friends and family. It’s a cozy and intimate diner feeling restaurant. There is always a wait because it’s just that good. I always get the waffles and breakfast plate with the hash browns. A simple and delicious breakfast and one that I crave.
… moreJohn Storms
Comfort breakfast food, surrounded by good art, classical music made for a great experience. I had the breakfast burrito and it came out hot, the ingredients were super high quality. Service was very friendly and my coffee never emptied. Everything was just perfect, we’ll be back tomorrow.
… moreMerry “Merrycyclist”
Popular spot in Pasadena for plentiful breakfast plates. A long narrow layout makes all the seating feel close to the long narrow kitchen. Colorful walls covered with lusciously colored art reproductions makes the place warm and welcoming. We enjoyed such things as omelettes, hash browns, standard wheat toast, fruit bowls, bacon etc- all quickly delivered and piping hot. Highly recommend as a comfortable spot serving American classics.
… moreRodrigo “funning”
I saw that this spot was nearby and their breakfast options looked great along with their old school interior.
I ordered the chicken fried steak, side of corn beef, side of buttered white bread and a coffee. The chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. The gravy made it phenomenal and the side of corn beef was a great addition. The bread was delicious along with the descent coffee. Overall it was an excellent breakfast experience.
I’d definitely come here again to try their other menu items and is a solid breakfast spot. Parking can be tricky but we’ll worth the trip.
… moreI ordered the chicken fried steak, side of corn beef, side of buttered white bread and a coffee. The chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. The gravy made it phenomenal and the side of corn beef was a great addition. The bread was delicious along with the descent coffee. Overall it was an excellent breakfast experience.
I’d definitely come here again to try their other menu items and is a solid breakfast spot. Parking can be tricky but we’ll worth the trip.