“ Russell’s definitely a must for breakfast in Pasadena! We were visiting from the South Bay and wanted to have breakfast prior to walking at Huntington Library. My husband had the Denver omelette and I had the French toast with eggs and bacon. I requested fresh strawberries which they happily accommodated my request. We waited an hour for our booth, but it was well worth it! Stop by this historic site for a bite! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

“ THE CINNAMON ROLL.... OH MY GOD So many places have dry, flaky, horrible little cinnamon rolls that they tried to make “gourmet” to excuse charging a ridiculous price. Russell’s is none of those things. The dough is flaky, kind of like a croissant, but it’s so so SO soft and gooey. The icing melts perfectly, there’s an amazing amount of cinnamon sugary goo... These are the way gourmet cinnamon rolls SHOULD be made. I’m very picky with my cinnamon rolls but this one gets stellar marks across the board ”

“ Fantastic spot for brunch. Service was good and food was fantastic. It is a pretty popular place so if you go on the weekend, expect a wait to get in. I didn’t give it 5 stars for atmosphere because it was really loud and warm in there. ”

“ I searched the internet for a breakfast restaurant while visiting LA. This restaurant came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint. There was a crowd waiting to dine, so expect to wait around 45 minutes. The wait is worth it. There is a parking garage located next to the restaurant. As an added bonus, the restaurant will valet your ticket when you leave. The service was awesome. The ambiance was family-friendly. The food was fresh and delicious. All menu items are proportioned right and really affordable. Russell's will be a breakfast stable for my family and I when visiting LA. I recommend this restaurant to everyone. ”

“ 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. ”