# The Hat > Old-school diner with classic, authentic charm and nostalgic atmosphere offers a casual, lively vibe filled with families and friends. Large, clean dining room features old-fashioned decor that preserves history. Known for massive portions and best pastrami sandwiches in the region. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheHat2 - Address: 491 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, California, United States - Phone: +16264491844 - Website: http://www.thehat.com/ - Google rating: 4.5 (2747 reviews) ## What it is good for - Onion Rings — 9.2/10 - Dinner Spots — 9/10 - Fast Food — 8.8/10 - Food — 8.8/10 - American Food — 8.5/10 - Chili — 8.4/10 - Lunch Spot — 8.3/10 - Pastrami Sandwich — 8.3/10 - Burgers — 8.2/10 - Chili Cheese Fries — 8.2/10 - Sandwich — 8.1/10 - Parking Available — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The chili cheese fries are delicious and enormous." - "I thought the pastrami sandwich was the best I ever had." - "These onion rings are the best I ever had, so crispy!" ## Good to know - Customers must stand in line to place orders or use the app for ordering. - Restrooms are exceptionally clean, enhancing the overall experience. - Portions are very large, often enough to share among multiple people. - Parking is available, but it can be difficult to find during busy times. - The dining room is well-maintained and clean for a pleasant dining experience. ## 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.