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!

VAPA Jeannine

I had an unhurried breakfast and had delightful service. I tried the ABC omelette with a generous avocado portion that was admirable. Hash browns were perfect too.

Madeleine Prendergast

We went mid-morning and there was still a wait, but, oh, my goodness, was it worth it! In the 70's, I lived in Pasadena within walking distance to Russell's, but we only discovered it now, 50 years later! I love the deep red walls, the reproduction of famous paintings, and the classical music. The restaurant is divided into excellent seating arrangements, including a counter. We enjoyed great food and great service.

Paula 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.

+1

Dustin Copeland

Was recommended this place from a local. Arrived at the restaurant shortly after 7:15am. We were warmly greeted and taken to our seats quickly. Coffee was fresh and was given enough time to make a decision to order. I ordered the ulitmate breakfast burrito with extra crispy hashbrowns (nailed it) and my friend ordered fresh toast. Both meals were done to perfection.

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. 🫶🏻

+2

Greggory Williams

There’s a reason they have been around as long as they have. They know their menu and deliver excellent food consistently. Come hungry as you will want to eat it all and servings are large. Omelettes are a great first choice for the many visits you will want to make!

John 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.

+1

Aaron 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.

+5

Rodrigo “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.

+9

Really cute diner in the heart of downtown Pasadena! The service was really nice and the food came out hot and fresh :) \n\nI would not recommend super big parties since the place is a bit on the sma…

Really cute diner in the heart of downtown Pasadena! The service was really nice and the food came out hot and fresh :) \n\nI would not recommend super big parties since the place is a bit on the s…

Really cute diner in the heart of downtown Pasadena! The service was really nice and the food came out hot and fresh :) \n\nI would not recommend super big parties since the place is a bit on the s…

It was my first time here. Seeing all the people waiting outside was a good sign. This restaurant checked all the boxes. It has a clean and cheery atmosphere, good service, and delicious food. We w…

It was my first time here. Seeing all the people waiting outside was a good sign. This restaurant checked all the boxes. It has a clean and cheery atmosphere, good service, and delicious food. We w…

It was my first time here. Seeing all the people waiting outside was a good sign. This restaurant checked all the boxes. It has a clean and cheery atmosphere, good service, and delicious food. We w…

It was my first time here. Seeing all the people waiting outside was a good sign. This restaurant checked all the boxes. It has a clean and cheery atmosphere, good service, and delicious food. We w…

Definitely food is always delicious and the service is above and beyond excellence. Coffee is always fresh..

Definitely food is always delicious and the service is above and beyond excellence. Coffee is always fresh..

Diners will always have a special place in my heart and Russell's is no exception to this. The food, the service, and vibe is always spot on. While I know the long waits can be off putting I have t…

Definitely food is always delicious and the service is above and beyond excellence. Coffee is always fresh..

Diners will always have a special place in my heart and Russell's is no exception to this. The food, the service, and vibe is always spot on. While I know the long waits can be off putting I have…

Definitely food is always delicious and the service is above and beyond excellence. coffee is always fresh..

Love this popular spot. Be prepared to wait as this is a very busy place. Great breakfast and a cool vibe! Get the waffles!

We took our kids here for a family breakfast. It was already quite crowded at 7:30 on a Saturday. We had a great time -- the service was friendly and prompt; the vibe was classic diner, complete …

Quick service, standard breakfast - but consistent. Drip coffee varies from day to day. Quite and family friendly. Street and lot parking available.

Service was so polite and cozy ambiance! Cori took such good care of us and was incredibly sweet. Food was so yummy and our favorite was the hot chocolate!

Restaurant opened promptly at 7am and I was greeted with smiles from all of the staff. Very professional service and clean dining room. Fresh, hot coffee poured for me immediately. Food was served …

Restaurant opened promptly at 7am and I was greeted with smiles from all of the staff. Very professional service and clean dining room. Fresh, hot coffee poured for me immediately. Food was served …

Delicious food, friendly & efficient service, and clean. Our food came out piping hot - LOVE! The creamed butter was awesome for those blueberry pancakes. \nThey are located in the same building as…

I stumbled on this historic diner. I had to try it. Since 1930. I stopped for lunch on a Wednesday and was immediately sat. Service was prompt. I ordered a large omlette with ham, chicken and sausage…

I stumbled on this historic diner. I had to try it. Since 1930. I stopped for lunch on a Wednesday and was immediately sat. service was prompt. I ordered a large omlette with ham, chicken and sausa…

Popular place with great breakfast choices, efficient friendly service, and limited seating. A wait is likely after about 7:30, but the crowd is happy. If you're off bacon and eggs the oatmeal sp…

Popular place with great breakfast choices, efficient friendly service, and limited seating. A wait is likely after about 7:30, but the crowd is happy. If you're off bacon and eggs the oatmeal sp…

Popular place with great breakfast choices, efficient friendly service, and limited seating. A wait is likely after about 7:30, but the crowd is happy. If you're off bacon and eggs the oatmeal sp…

Popular place with great breakfast choices, efficient friendly service, and limited seating. A wait is likely after about 7:30, but the crowd is happy. If you're off bacon and eggs the oatmeal sp…

We went here for the first time with our grandchildren. We shared a burrito, which was enough for the 2 of us. All the portions were large and delicious, even the kid’s menu. The orange juice was …

We went here for the first time with our grandchildren. We shared a burrito, which was enough for the 2 of us. All the portions were large and delicious, even the kid’s menu. The orange juice wa…

Here in Pasadena for a one day trip and we picked Russell’s based off the great reviews. It did not disappoint! The staff was incredible. We watched them clean a table and get new customers seated …

Touring through Pasadena, my wife and I were looking for a lunch spot to relax and savor the local atmosphere. We really found it in Russell's! We arrived late for lunch, so we were promptly seate…

Outstanding breakfast. Generous portions, quick service, pleasant and clean decor. Easy to see why this is a local favorite. Absolutely would return. Nice that they validate parking for public gara…

The owners really know what their restaurant is about. Classical music and reproductions of art by the Masters in a beautifully maintained setting surround you. Then the menus show up. Then the …

Daysha 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!

wait time was 45 minutes for a party of 4 on Saturday at 11am. There's a few seats outside for those to wait, and a host will come around to check in on the waitlist every so often. Everyone ne…

Too few seats very long waits for breakfast....so popular it needs a larger venue.long waits outside in frequently cold weather or hot weather in summer: have given up waitinnng for a table more th…

This is the only place to go to for a hearty diner style breakfast with classical music and opera to awaken you. It opens at 6.30am on the weekend and I recommend you get there early otherwise you …

This is the only place to go to for a hearty diner style breakfast with classical music and opera to awaken you. It opens at 6.30am on the weekend and I recommend you get there early otherwise you …

A line indicated people knew a good place to eat. Great wait staff. Food ok, big breakfast place. Might pick & choose ur favorites.

A line indicated people knew a good place to eat. Great wait staff. Food ok, big breakfast place. Might pick & choose ur favorites.

Went there for lunch on a Thursday. Got there at 11am. Extra long wait. Took almost 2 hours to be seated because patrons lingered long after they finished eating. Cramped seating area. Good food. Good service. Atmosphere was loud and crowded. I have been here once before, almost 20 years ago, but it seems the quality has dropped slightly.

Julian Tapia

Me and my bf arrived around 12.30pm on a Thursday, and only waited maybe 7 to 10 min for a table, which was a pleasant surprise since I've seen long lines for this place before. We were craving pancakes and decided to give it a try. My expectations for breakfast/brunch places in Cali can be high, especially depending on the price and menu. I can't say the experience here was memorable. The inside, while on the smaller side, was nicely furnished and cozy, and while the seating is pretty limited, staff are quick to get tables cleaned and ready for the next customers. The food however was ok. Not bad, not particularly good, just ok. He ordered 3 pancakes that came with some egg and sausage, and I got the sausage omelet and hash browns, with a pancake substitution for a couple extra bucks. The best part of the meal was the syrup; while everything else was edible, it just didn't have much flavor. The bill came out to about 40 bucks, so we split it. I don't see myself coming back here, and if there's a long line, I couldn't recommend it. Might give it another try down the line, as I'm on the lookout for a breakfast place in the area to focus on.

just fee

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.

First time here with my friends. The croque madame was average at best: good sourdough taste but the ham and cheese inside were disappointing. coffee was typical. Pancakes tasted like box pancakes.…

Heard great reviews but we must have gone on a bad day. For being on the coast, with fresh seafood readily available, the calimati and mussels were disappointing. Calimari had no flavor and and mus…

Short female seating people was absolutely useless. waited over 40 minutes to be seated. Approached to see how much longer the wait would be despite 10 people being seated ahead of me. Had no ide…

I went to pick up an order for a client this morning and had a terrible experience. As usual, the restaurant was busy. I went to the counter and waited for approximately 30 seconds. Normally the or…