Russell's, Pasadena
7 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/pasadena8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Russell's is a breakfast spot people point to for a morning meal, with one diner calling its Belgian waffle the best they've had and another noting croque monsieur and croque madame on offer. Others name it as a must for breakfast. The main caveat is that it can get very busy, and one diner finds the food only fine and thinks the waits make it seem more special than it is.
Address
Russell's, 30 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Belgian waffle, Croque monsieur, Croque madame
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/pansiesonly in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2026taste
Calls Russell's in Pasadena their top pick for waffles, saying its Belgian waffle beats any they've tried.
- Recommendsu/boxOfficeBonanza89 in r/pasadena · Aug 2025
Names Russell's as one of the go-to breakfast spots.
- Mixedu/mgoooooo in r/pasadena · Aug 2025taste
Finds Russell's no better in quality, and says its waits make people assume it must be extraordinary.
- Recommendsu/Princess_Reese in r/pasadena · Mar 2025variety
Notes they serve croque monsieur and croque madame.
- Recommendsu/Independent_Yak_4660 in r/pasadena · Aug 2025
Calls Russell's a must for breakfast and the best breakfast in the area.
- Recommendsu/icyygrl in r/pasadena · Aug 2025wait time
Recommends Russell's for breakfast but warns it gets very busy.
- Recommendsu/Pauline_Diep in r/pasadena · Mar 2025
Simply recommends Russell's.
- Recommendsu/Somnial in r/pasadena · Jul 2025
Names Russell's as a breakfast burrito recommendation.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.