# The Hat (The Original) > Outdoor seating next to busy streets creates a laid-back, retro vibe with an old-school diner feel. The atmosphere is casual and lively, often busy with families and late-night crowds. Known for huge pastrami sandwiches and chili cheese fries, it draws people looking for classic, satisfying comfort food. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/The-Hat-The-Original - Address: 1 Valley Blvd, Alhambra, California, United States - Phone: +16262820140 - Website: http://www.thehat.com/ - Google rating: 4.6 (2408 reviews) ## What it is good for - Late Night Spot — 10/10 - Pastrami Sandwich — 9.1/10 - Onion Rings — 9/10 - Chill — 9/10 - Food — 8.8/10 - Sandwich — 8.7/10 - Burgers — 8.4/10 - Chili Cheese Fries — 8.3/10 - Chili — 8.1/10 - American Food — 8/10 - Parking Available — 7/10 - Bread — 6.3/10 - Outdoor Seating — 5.8/10 - Outdoor Space — 5.7/10 ## What people say - "I thought the pastrami sandwich was the best I ever had." - "These chili cheese fries with pastrami are a meal by themselves." - "It's a casual, old-timey place to grab food and relax." ## Good to know - There is no indoor seating available; only outdoor seating is provided. - Restrooms are not available for customers at this location. - The restaurant is open until 1AM daily, making it a late-night option. - Expect the place to get busy quickly, especially shortly after opening. - This location does not allow for ordering ahead; orders are taken on-site. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.