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The Hat

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Local(626) 292-1000

5505 Rosemead Blvd
Temple City, CA 91780

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The Hat
Local(626) 292-1000

5505 Rosemead Blvd
Temple City, CA 91780

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Yelp.com Review - by Diana H.

5.0 of 5 stars. ok, if you love the hat then you'll REALLY LOVE this one! it has a DRIVE THRU! OMG can it get any better? the drive thru has to be on the top 10 of best things on earth! Anywho, hop on down in some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best pastrami & chili cheese fries in town!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew S.

5.0 of 5 stars. For a burger joint this place is about as good as it gets. In short: great privately owned, high quality burger/pastrami/chili place with an above average dining area. The chili cheese fries here are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Everyone here raves about their "pastrami" but have you really had the greatest pastrami? Yes, that's what they are known for but I don't think it's the best. It's good but I rather order the BBQ beef...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Hat has been a favorite of mine since I went to HS. Yeah the food is artery clogging deliciousness, but if you don't want that type of food, are on a diet, or scared of a little grease...dude...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmand C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Can you say average? Maybe it's because I didn't order the pastrami sandwich that was a whopping $7. Since I am a poor ol' student (pity me?) on a budget, I ordered a cheeseburger and decided to split...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely worth the stop, but not worth the drive...First off, yes, I earned a lunch here. I had hiked around 7 miles that morning and the 450 calorie, 27g of fat, 920mg of sodium sausage egg...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hesus P.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Hat is a staple in the SGV. The price has gone up significantly lately but they still do a dank pastrami sandwich. An order of fries are huge, the sandwich is huge, bring a huge appetite.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just went there today around 4pm. I was with my friend who kept telling me to go there, that its the best, all i ordered was a small chilli fries with coke. and out comes this giant bowl of chili...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by paul m.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE BEST pastrami and chili cheese fries in the world. MUST TRY !!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whoa...there was like a pound of pastrami in my sandwich! Actually, there might have been more than that. I was in town for a business meeting and the office ordered from The Hat for lunch and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by William T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love The Hat. This is one of those places you always go back to once in awhile. I craaaave the pastrimi sandwiches here. They're the shit. Alotta meat. For sides, they have onion rings, potatoe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went there this past weekend to grab a quick bite after dropping off a buddies car to get worked on.It's been a few years since I ate there but it's just as delicious and messy as I remembered. Got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ah yes...their Pastrami is really good, but it doesn't come too cheap. 6.99 for the normal pastrami dip. However...if you don't have a big stomach...try splitting it for two meals and it might just do...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. the last time i made a trip to this area, i kept on passing by this place, and couldn't resist not trying out the whole 'world famous pastrami' thing. decided to go here on a whim, and the drive in/...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by john c.

4.0 of 5 stars. i love pastrami.and the pastrami burger from The Hat is actually pretty good. if you get a pastrami burger from here though, it'll feed 3 small children. true story. i ordered mine with an order of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Calvin H.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is a little expensive for fast food, but the chili cheese fries are sublime.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandy H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just went to The Hat to get me a tuna sammich on sourdough bread. The pack their tuna sammich with tuna. So good! I enjoy their chili cheese fries as well. I know this place is known for their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris T.

4.0 of 5 stars. can't resist the chili cheese fries. I used to eat it all on 1 sitting but not anymore, sharing is caring. I'm not a big fan of pastrami but I tried the pastrami sandwich and it is pretty darn good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great all-American food, especially for a group of guys. If you really want to go crazy, get a Pastrami Burger with Chili Cheese Fries with Pastrami on top. mmm...heart attack!
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanna V.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is OK. They are famous for their pastrami sandwich and chili cheese fries. Whenever I come here with my friends, we usually get a chili cheese fries to share and some Orange Bang. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by James C.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a fan of pastrami, I make it a point to come here each and every time I visit Cali. The bread is fresh and soft. The pastrami is thinly sliced strips of heaven. They do serve it with pickles and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lolo N.

5.0 of 5 stars. There is no way anyone can diet cause of the Hat. I love their chili cheese fries! I think its wayyy better then Tommy's and also their pastrami sandwichis the best... I think (^.^) I wish they had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allys T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Honestly, I am not a fan. I'm not into the whole hamburgers and fattening fatty foods scene. I commonly joke to my friends that I gain 5 pounds when walking into The Hat and taking a deep breathe.The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Phung D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Want a heart attackkkkkkkkkkkkkkk? This is the place for it...but I'd die happy with their CHILI CHEESE FRIES (plus tomato & pickles on it!) though. For $5, you can share this with someone else. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stuck in what probably was the worse traffic I have seen on a Friday on the 210 Freeway. I got off on Rosemead Blvd. only to see more freakin traffic. Oh man! I gotta get to South El Monte by 2:45 to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Hat... YUMMY!! Every time I am craving something fatty that will clog my veins! I turn to the Hat's chili cheese fries!! The chili cheese fries are composed of large cut steak fries with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica V.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Hat is always a favorite of ours when we can't figure out what to eat for dinner. It's close to us, has a large selection and has good prices.The location in Temple City is great because it has a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmm The Hat. I've been eating here since I was a little kid. My family gets The Hat once every two months for lunch. Mmmm clogs the arteries and yeah, my heart maybe hurts a little bit after I eat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jon h.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just rated The Hat in Alhambra, and I remembered, hey, I can't forget about this location either, because they have drive-thru! I do wish they were open at least until 2am, because right now... I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chad W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Free the pastrami dip from its greasy, yellow wrapper and meat spills out like confetti at a ticker-tape parade. It's far from healthy, and not the type of food that leaves you feeling light on your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Talk about a heart clog! This place is delish! Fatty foods galore. If you love hot dogs and burgers you'll love this place. Well known for its pastrami. I'd try the pastrami burger if its your first...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennis W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Big greasy (but delicious) pastrami dip sandwiches to die for ! I've been eating here since a teenager and some things never change. The Hat, is one of those places. Not health food, but great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Discovered this place when I was in 6th or 7th grade, I don't really remember. Came here like a couple days ago with Edward and it was like 3oclock on a sunday? Yeah, anyways the place was still...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been a Hatgoer for many years now. It is a great little place for lunch, dinner, or a late night snack. I highly recommend the pastrami dip, pastrami burger, chili cheese fries, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pamela S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I still love my chili cheese fries, but I don't usually go to this location, however, recently I got my chili cheese fries through the drive-thru here. I am just kinda here to comment on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I came here today for dinner and I got the pastrami dip sandwich and a medium orange bang. The orange bang was the best thing EVER.The pastrami sandwich was pretty good but I had to put extra...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. The portions are still outrageous and still delicious.This is definitely not healthy to eat all the time but the hell with that. They have fantastic pastrami and their chili...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Hat is the best! Their big steak fries are one of a kind in the area and their burgers and sandwiches are even better. I've had the pastrami burger, pastrami dip, tuna sandwich, and turkey...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hanh D.

1.0 of 5 stars. I didn't like their pastrami sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kien V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pastrami burger and chili tamale are my favorites, but besides that. the pastrami is too salty, fries too big, chili too thick. good for local joint, but you will get better pastrami at Jewish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by debbie l.

4.0 of 5 stars. want pastrami? you MUST come here. i usually togo my pastrami and sometimes chili cheese fries since im not a fan of eating in fast food stores (just think its more layed back togo-ing the food back...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by alex g.

3.0 of 5 stars. i can't give this place a 5 cause its so bad for you. instant stomach ache. Its heart attack food. there is great fast food burgers places that have better meats and a better pastrami burger then THE...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just reviewed the original Hat location, but now I want to review this one, because you can actually sit down and eat inside. And so I want to give this place more stars. But you can't fault the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by HEATHER N.

5.0 of 5 stars. No wonder why I am so fat! this is like my favorite place for a burger. They have pastrami chili cheese fries that are a heart attack in itself but completely worth it! Yummy greasy goodness...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Chili Cheese Fries, oh how you mock me with your cheap goodness. Get yours stacked with pastrami and notice everyone's eyes focus on your potential heart attack.Try the pastrami here, you won't be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Heart AttackSome horseradish mayo will make that sucker taste so good that it's worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. My fave here is still the turkey on sourdough with swiss cheese and avocado. Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by uneek v.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE their pastrami sandwiches and HUGE serving for artery clogging chili cheese fries! My cousin tried finished an order of chili cheese fries by himself because he thought he'd still be hungry if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe I forgot to write a review of The Hat! I went for lunch with my boss last week. Luckily, it was a late lunch, around 1:30p so there was no line or crowd. However, when I passed by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by William W.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Hat is one of my favorite late night gut busters. Get a couple of friends order some pastrami chilli chili cheese fries, some orange bang and enjoy your stay. Food is abundant and taste pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Do I really need to type up a review for this place? The Hat has a rich history in Los Angeles County as well as a loyal following. Anytime I've dined here the pastramis have always been delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jennie t.

5.0 of 5 stars. two words: orange bang.another word: pastrami.that's all you need to know.if i could haul the orange bang with me in a big cooler, i would. maybe i will.and the pastrami sandwich lives up to its...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chase S. K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Growing up in nearby San Gabriel, I couldn't stay away from this place; the chili fries are absolutely huge (but tasty) the burgers are great, everybody loves the pastrami, I can't really complain...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by danny n.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's just really good food here. It's an old-fashioned burger place that is kept really clean and is known for their pastrami. It's real heavy and the portions are huge too. I really like the free...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vin P.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you like pastrami sandwiches...you have to try the Hat's pastrami. This place is a regular diner type place that specializes in burgers and sandwiches and never seems to disappoint me. The chili...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Herman A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love how Grace L. put it... "This place is a heart attack waiting to happen"She's right, the portion of their food is HUGE, and you know big portion American food = health concerns. :) But if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My personal secret to healthy living (or was that heart disease in a day):MY BREAKFAST: Wet Gravy Fries. Gravy on fries is just genius and needs to become a traditional Thanksgiving main course....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Hat, World Famous Pastrami...And world's most ridiculous portions of fries and onion rings. Seriously, if I was broke, I'd bring my $3 worth of nickels here and eat fries for the whole day and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

3.0 of 5 stars. ONION RINGS GRRRRRRHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAOI've never been to a place where they serve so much onion rings..... for so cheap, and they are good.The first time I went, two peeps, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Harvey P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Note to self... Pastrami Dip OR Chili Cheese Fries. Not Both!But they're both first rate, also the hamburgers, and this place is open until 1 AM. Also they have Orange Bang, which would probably earn...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is a heart attack waiting to happen. That being said. This place is AWESOME. They have THE best dipped pastrimi sandwiches I've ever had. It's such a guy's place to eat - the sandwich has...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Daryl I.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went to this location yesterday, and I ordered my standard pastrami dip with Swiss cheese, and I noticed that the pastrimi was pretty dry, so I wasn't feeling a whole lotta Hat love, if you know...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Deborah W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had the pastrami dip sandwich, steak sandwich, the onion rings and stole my boyfriend's Orange Bang drink. Haha! The steak sandwich was kind of bland and could use a bit more meat instead of being...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Try the pastrami or the chili cheese fries with a cherry coke. This place reminds me of the skit on Saturday Night Live, "Da Bears!"If you don't want pastrami, sometimes I get a tuna on rye.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Deserie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Use to be the best pastrami one could find. In the past years, its been beaten. In earlier years the price of the pastrami was resonable, especially since the meat was packed on. Now the price has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by S H.

4.0 of 5 stars. They give you A LOT of food! Good food too. Get some chili cheese fries or fries with gravy. There's so much and its so good. A lot of different sandwiches to choose from too. The best part is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by hank c.

5.0 of 5 stars. love love the hat. i think one time i actually had a mini heart attack because i tried to finish a regular pastrami dip and an entire order of chili cheese fries all by myself -- luckily, im still...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Reasonable prices, good food.

This place is well known for their pastrami sandwiches, so if you're a fan of it, give it a try. This particular restaurant is very clean and has a good atmosphere. The food preparation may be a lit...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The perfect pastrami sandwich. Huge portions.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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