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Fast-food joint known for its pastrami also serving American standards such as burgers & fries.
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 23641 Rockfield Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: (949) 586-9200
Website: http://www.thehat.com/
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Reviews
Pauline Steele
Haven’t been to the Hat in a many years since I don’t live close. Went back recently and it still holds true that their Roast Beef Au Jus is my favorite pastrami sandwich here in California with its tasty flavors. Size-wise, it doesn’t look too big but it filled me up fast and was able to take the other half home. It does not come with a dip since it already comes pre-dipped.
Also ordered a side of onion rings to split with my husband. The rings are huge, batter is nice and crunchy, and they give you a generous amount!
Available for drive-thru and there are many indoor seats (diner style) and a few outdoor ones. We went on a Saturday night at 9pm and didn’t wait long for our food.
… moreAlso ordered a side of onion rings to split with my husband. The rings are huge, batter is nice and crunchy, and they give you a generous amount!
Available for drive-thru and there are many indoor seats (diner style) and a few outdoor ones. We went on a Saturday night at 9pm and didn’t wait long for our food.
Jim Priest
Fod just “a sandwich shop” this place is top notch, the food was great, the propotions were insane, crazy value for what you pay. I got the chili fries and pastrami dip sandwhich both were huge! Food turnaround was quick, there was plenty of seating, definitely will be missing this place when I head back home.
… moreMartin Roberts
Dropped into ‘The Hat’ for a pastrami sub for lunch. Service was fast and the place has an American Diner, fast food joint, vibe, with booth tables. The pastrami was good, but not as good as what I’ve had in New York City. Fountain drinks, restrooms and background music. A good USA experience from a brand dating back to 1951.
… moreTim W
Loved this place! Insane portion on the chili cheese fries and their world famous pastrami dip was delicious!!
… moremiche williams
First off it’s Not. Christmas stop with the holiday music . 2nd I could not even understand the cashier he spoke zero English . 3rd these are not the same onion rings that the other locations serve. Very heartbreaking that you are not serving the same product . I am a pastrami snob and this is not the same taste as other locations nor is this down town Tijuana . Lake forest is an upscale city I should have gone to my fav location in rancho where customer service is spin on and they are friendly and speak English !
… moreMark Absher
The Pastrami sandwich was excellent and enough for 2 people to feel satisfied. The fries are voluminous. Now here’s the crazy additional observation: this restaurant is ridiculously clean for its age. The floor and seating area was noticeably clean, and the restrooms were exceptionally clean as well. The restaurant is obviously well managed. I got there early on a Saturday at 11 to beat the crowd, and by the time I left, the restaurant was full of people. I will unquestionably be back for more.
… moreBob Moss
Truly a blast from the past!
A retro style restaurant with wood benches and tasteful vibes!
Very clean and well maintained lobby, with very helpful staff that jump at the opportunity to make your visit as pleasant as possible!
Now, for the sandwich……. I was beyond impressed!
I don’t think they know the meaning of too much meat! I have NEVER been to a place that was this generous with the portions!
Top notch high quality meat that leaves every other place I’ve ever eaten at in the dust!
This restaurant will be the standard all others will be judged by, and am sure they will never come close!
… moreA retro style restaurant with wood benches and tasteful vibes!
Very clean and well maintained lobby, with very helpful staff that jump at the opportunity to make your visit as pleasant as possible!
Now, for the sandwich……. I was beyond impressed!
I don’t think they know the meaning of too much meat! I have NEVER been to a place that was this generous with the portions!
Top notch high quality meat that leaves every other place I’ve ever eaten at in the dust!
This restaurant will be the standard all others will be judged by, and am sure they will never come close!
Brian Nguyen
An institution in Orange County, the $12.60 world-famous Pastrami Dip did not disappoint. Line was out the door.
… moreDL East
I rarely give five star reviews anymore just because the nature of today’s lack of service, food quality and higher prices makes it impossible almost to give a high score. However, I’ve been coming to the Hat for years and never had a bad experience . Sometimes the pastrami can be a little salty and chewy. Thus I tend to go with the roast beef which today I had and it was exceptionally good. The au jus sauce was great. The french fries with gravy were great. Service was good restaurant is clean, bathroom is clean. It’s really hard to beat this place. Even if it cost me 20 bucks for a sandwich fries and a drink.
… moreDaniel Pietenpol
Just the right amount of grease. This is the place to go to if you don’t care about a diet, you aren’t on Ozempic, and you’re ready to party. The pastrami sandwich is absolutely insane.so much meat. I mean so much meat. I don’t know how much meat but the lady just kept putting more and more meat on the sandwich. Get the small fry cause if you get the big fry it’s in a shopping bag. Best part they are fast. They are friendly and they have a wide selection of sodas.
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