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4.0 of 5 stars.
was in the area with a co-worker looking for a place to have some lunch. we past it looking for an italian deli. kinda glad we decided to turn around and eat here. had the ruben with the home made...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came for breakfast on a Sunday a while back. Come before 11AM--as soon as it got closer to 11AM, the crowd by the door grew exponentially. I ordered the corned beef hash with hashbrowns, sourdough...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here so many times over the years, mostly because my parents and their friends seem to love it. It just feels old to me, like the restaurant equivalent of a nursing home. Most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's average. A typical diner serving breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, and a few entree items. Decor is what you expect, old school, vintage. Food is decent, we had "the works" burger and mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome for the ambiance and that's it. Unless you are 80 years old and need food that is denture compatible. I really think it is more funny to go here than appetizing. The pancakes are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had driven by this place many times, and I thought I should check it out since it looks like a cute British restaurant. When eventually my wife and I went there, we realized that the British...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know that I should be talking about the food, but WHAT IS UP WITH THE 4 FT TALL PLUNGER in the Mr. Room??I had the Titan, eggs scrambled and really good.pancakes , dense but in a good way. not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Titan breakfast is just that...made for a TITAN'S appetite! Very large portion and really tasty bacon. Denny's use to be my hangout...ever since they switch to tasteless thin bacon the COLONIAL...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times but not lately. The food was nothing memorable, but the service was. I do remember the day I was reading their menu and a waitress yells at me from across the room "Ma'am don't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its like stepping into another world when you walk into Colonial Kitchen on Huntington. It brought me waaaaay back, to when I first came to the states 20 something yrs ago when my parents and I were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.finally, a decent steak and eggs (see the Cafe Verde review for how not to do steak and eggs)....i won't do my normal long blabfest here, as it seems others have already well encapsulated...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know this is just a diner, but it has a certain unique flair to it that other diners just do not have. Food is pretty good. It's nothing too new or extravagant, just your regular burgers, omelettes,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Portions are generous and you will be greeted by friendly owner, waiter/waitress and the scene of many groups of elderly, the Colonial Kitchen definitely seem to be a hit among that age group :) Bring...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was a vegan until I got pregnant. It lasted until morning sickness sent me running for macaroni and cheese. Apparently now, my fetus wants fish too. Craving a tuna melt like there was no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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I like this place because it's quick, the staff is friendly, and it's close to home. There is a variety of food to choose from and you can usually get a table pretty quick - if not, there's usually space at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ALWAYS come here for my breakfast fix. Best Corned beef hash and breakfast deals during the week. The atmosphere is cozy with the most random decor.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very much like eating at grandma's home. We went for breakfast. The portions are large. I wouldn't say it's spectacular food but if you want traditional breakfast without the fancies this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone else said, it's like walking into your grandma's house, except this has to be a grandma from Nebraska or something. It's got a cool calm vibe to it. The hash browns are made JUST right....
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the name of the restaurant and the Union Jack flag hanging in front, I thought CK would have entrees from Britian. Unfortunately, I didn't see anything British on the menu such as Yorkshire...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a lil "night-breakfast" at Colonial Kitchen last week. Wooden cabinet paints in white, matches with lil brick wall red...and a red/blue/white Bitish flag hangs at the entrance. With the name,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the bf and i went here yesterday for breakfast after passing by it all the time and wondering if its good or not. we walked in and it was like an old diner with a very homey feeling. we were quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those restaurants I've driven by for YEARS (having lived in SGV my whole life) and never went to until this year. Turns out one of my good friends is a regular and he loves it, so the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely cute! I've been here twice, and it's still cute! It gets CROWDED on the weekends, especially on Sunday.Their coffee is good. I enjoy their Titan breakfast (though, I can never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking in here is like walking straight into the psyche of the creepiest old lady you know. Small Persian cat figurines, granny crafts and wood paneling. The only thing keeping it from being your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's the second day of 2008. My resolution to cut out Yelp and sweets isn't looking too good, as I write this review with a delicious oatmeal cookie in my mouth. Le sigh. The life of a yelpoholic.I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yeah, you gotta love that Elvis room. Good breakfast here. Their eggs and potatoes are dee-lish. It's fun to look around the room and see the older patrons and wonder what their stories are....
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's an Elvis room. Nuff' said.My girlfriends and I dropped by this place after a night at the club in our inappropriate night wear. It was a Sunday morning after people were coming home from...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking, service, & BISCUITS!The only odd thing about this place, is that it looks like it hasn't changed decor in over 50 years. It looks like you time-warp back, about 50 years, into your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Denny's who? Carrows what? Ihop eh? These places don't hold a candle to the original Colonial Kitchen! This place has been around for years and is an institution in the city of San Marino and the San...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Retro food. If you want a good, no-nonsense 1960's American breakfast or Lunch to put the spring back in your step, then look no further than the Colonial Kitchen. Tasty french toast, waffles,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what makes it "Colonial," but I've always found Colonial Kitchen very comforting. My dad and I like to come here for breakfast on the weekend. Sometimes we come right off the bat, or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really good for an American Style Breakfast. Their service is amazing! You literally have your cup of coffee or orange juice or water filled. The staff is super friendly and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shout-out to Colonial!I used to work right next door. Every Thursday or so, whenever we could get away with it, we'd close the office for half an hour and sneak over to "the Annex" (as we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do you want a cheap breakfast? Come to the Colonial.Do you want a LOT of food? Come to the Colonial.Do you not care about how good your coffee it? Come to the Colonial.Do you want to dine in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time going to Colonial Kitchen. I have been driving past it for years and always wanted to stop. This time I told my friend she was taking me there for dinner on a Friday night.As...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard after the fact that it was an institution in the area. I was excited to find another breakfast place to diversify my Weekend morning cravings for not cooking breakfast. Overall I found the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Patty melts = orgasmic.Chili bowl = tasty.Shakes = yum.Burgers = legendary.The food caters to old people but is still good if you know what to get.Frank and Linda, the owners, are the best.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Colonial Kitchen for the first time over the weekend. I had one of their signature dishes "fried chicken" steak? for lunch. I was not impressed by the dish. My boyfriend ordered the porkchop...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
since the owners son is one of my best friends i come here a lot with him and our mutual friends.non bias aside, the patty melt and chili are both quite delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
quaint mom n' pop type atmosphere with good old home cooked food. traditional american restaurant with a room dedicated specifically to elvis himself.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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I have always seen this place while driving down the Huntington blvd "freeway" lanes, and on a lark we just decided to stop in one evening. We all predicted coming in here that this place would be fil...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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