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The Hat is a Southern California restaurant chain, renowned for its pastrami dip sandwiches. Founded in 1951 in Alhambra, California, The Hat initially gained popularity as a small stand specializing in World Famous Pastrami. Its signature offering, the pastrami dip sandwich, quickly became a local favorite, and over the years, the restaurant expanded to multiple locations throughout the region. Known for its generous portions and casual, retro atmosphere, The Hat has remained a staple in Southern California, offering classic American fast food such as burgers, fries, and chili cheese fries alongside its beloved pastrami sandwiches.
Fast-food joint known for its pastrami also serving American standards such as burgers & fries.
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Monday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–1 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: (626) 282-0140
Website: http://www.thehat.com/
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Explore the history of Hat Restaurant, a legacy of classic American fast food, known for their signature Pastrami Dips and Chili Cheese Fries.
The Hat (Alhambra, CA) – kevinEats
Founded in 1951, The Hat specializes in pastrami sandwiches–the pastrami dip–and to a lesser extent, burgers. We were at the original, the …
Reviews
Jason S
Anything with pastrami here is
The pastrami dip is the classic, fully packed pastrami on a roll.
Pastrami Chili Cheese Fries, you will get a huge portion. This is a meal by itself.
Overall, always a great place to stop for pastrami lovers!
… moreThe pastrami dip is the classic, fully packed pastrami on a roll.
Pastrami Chili Cheese Fries, you will get a huge portion. This is a meal by itself.
Overall, always a great place to stop for pastrami lovers!
Tai bai Jiang (自由人姜太白)
After getting off work late and being absolutely starving, this place once again saved my night. There weren’t many food options open nearby, so I stopped by here to grab something quick—and honestly, it never disappoints.
I’ve been here a few times already, and this combo has become my go-to order. The portion is very generous, loaded with flavor, and perfect when you’re seriously hungry after a long day. The meat is tender and well-seasoned, the fries soak up all the sauce, and everything just works together really well. It’s messy in the best way possible and definitely hits the spot.
What I really like is the consistency. Every time I come back, the quality is solid and the food tastes just as good as I remember. It’s comforting, filling, and feels like real satisfaction food—not something that leaves you hungry an hour later.
If you’re looking for a late meal, something hearty, or just a reliable comfort food option after work, I highly recommend this combo. I’ll definitely keep coming back whenever I need a satisfying meal like this.
… moreI’ve been here a few times already, and this combo has become my go-to order. The portion is very generous, loaded with flavor, and perfect when you’re seriously hungry after a long day. The meat is tender and well-seasoned, the fries soak up all the sauce, and everything just works together really well. It’s messy in the best way possible and definitely hits the spot.
What I really like is the consistency. Every time I come back, the quality is solid and the food tastes just as good as I remember. It’s comforting, filling, and feels like real satisfaction food—not something that leaves you hungry an hour later.
If you’re looking for a late meal, something hearty, or just a reliable comfort food option after work, I highly recommend this combo. I’ll definitely keep coming back whenever I need a satisfying meal like this.
ame Bar
Iconic spot in Alhambra and defintely one that i will truly miss when i move out of california! The pastrami and the onion rings are always outstanding and so worth the price and i love ❤️!
… moreMaria Dudley
Was in the area and wanted to try before going back to LA. Thought they’d have a bathroom to wash hands and pee but they didn’t have a bathroom for customers. Food was good but they didn’t have big bags for to go orders. A bit disappointed. Bring a bag when planning a big to go purchase.
… morekarina k
This place does really have amazing pastrami. It’s thin, tasty, fresh, plenty of meat, not too much fatty parts, and it comes with French roll and mustard and pickles and dip. Nice and simple. The pastrami meat is really good. Usually the texture of pastrami is thicker and more fleshy but this is so yummy because it’s just slivers and I love it! Outdoors seating and free parking. Totally worth the trip to stop here.
… moreRichard Hermosillo
They serve you alot thats for sure for chili and pastrami. There is not much flavor going on besides the chili being very hot. I wouldnt care to come back its not like this place has the best chili or pastrami both dont have much flavor i tried a pastrami burger at a different location tbh same thing. Its cheap food for your money thats about it
… moreJeff Allen
Came about 30 minutes after they opened, heard it can get busy quickly here. Service was friendly and fast. Food was amazing, the chili cheese fries were so good, and a really big portion. Sandwich was out of this world, i love pastrami, and this place has good pastrami for sure. Definitely recommend this place if you have never been before.
… moreCole
Amazing mid-century aesthetics. Cheap and delicious burgers. Fries are nothing to write home about but they’re super generous with ‘em.
One of the best burgers I’ve had in a while.
Places like this made this city fast food famous.
100% worth hitting.
… moreOne of the best burgers I’ve had in a while.
Places like this made this city fast food famous.
100% worth hitting.
Julian B
NOT the best pastrami, by far. the pastrami was dry, lacked flavor. tastes more like bland ham. it tasted good AFTER you add mustard, ketchup, pickles, etc. but alone. no. the chili cheese fries bomb but without the pastrami. the burger delicious, without the pastrami though. i recommend getting both without pastrami, therefore the 3 stars.
… moreFang-Yu Lin
It’s really not our thing. The flavor is clean, bread with salty pastrami, pickles and mustard. It’s possible the Roasted with gravy or au jus would be better for us. However we don’t have chance to try this time when we felt full with only one pastrami dip sandwich.
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