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Sandwich Shop · Brea, CA

The Hat

4.64,610 Google reviews

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Fast-food joint known for its pastrami also serving American standards such as burgers & fries.

What customers say

Recent reviews from Google

Christopher T

a month ago

Had been to their other location and here couple time in the past. Was in craving for pastrami chili fries and man they delivered and it’s simply just awesome & delicious and filling. Big parking lot and this place has been around for ages, well kept and maintained, got patio seating area overlooking street. Inside also has big seating area, mainly booths for 4 or 2, big table is in the back against the wall. Big menu but most are here for the famous pastrami dip and the chilly chess fries w/ pastrami. Staff are nice and friendly, the owner was there and took orders (since there was a line) and he just crushing it by. Ordered and took about within or less than 5min, you got your foods. The prices are just reasonable and affordable for sure, a very thick and generous amount of meats sandwich is for $13 and the pastrami chili cheese fries are around $19. Great & tasty meat, the san

Mimi Jung

8 months ago

Review 12/365 Day Challenge Met up my in laws on a Sunday noon for lunch. The place was fully packed indoor and outdoor umbrella seating outside. My hubby loves Pastrami Sandwiches. He's been a fan of THE HAT way before we've started dating. Him and his brother loves The Hat for their World Famous Pastrami Dip. Use to drive from La Mirada to Brea for it. What we ordered ~ Pastrami sandwich in my opinion is a little bit salty but I'm not a pastrami sandwich connoisseur. My husband does say it's one of the best. Must enjoy it w the dip, i feel makes a huge difference. ~ Chili Fries is pretty huge! With dice onions on top with mother Load of cheese & chili. Definitely can be shared by 3-4 people if not that hungry. ~ Orange Bang is sweet but refreshing. My oldest son loves this drink. I like to let the ice dissolve to water down the drink tad a bit so it can be a little bit less sweet.

James “Critics”

3 months ago

Been going here for over 50 years that should say it all first one is the original in Alhambra everyone I recommend always gets hooked don't ever change 💯 constant two things put restaurants in Central cali and make more truck "semi" friendly or put at truck stops you'll have truckers come from every corner thank you for all the years of good food

There are two places I have to get when we make our So Cal trips…The Hat is absolutely on the short list! The dipped pastrami sandwich and chili cheese fries are the musts! Come hungry and keep in mind the potions are huge! I have a family of 6 and we can share the fries with enough for all.

Shad Sorensen

7 months ago

Coming from Utah I had only heard about the hype and greatness of this chain. I can now see what it’s all about. I just tried to original pastrami dip. It’s literally everything I dream about in a bomb sandwich. For being a quick option to grab this sandwich on the go and on the reg is fantastic. Yeah there may be a higher end pastrami at a special deli in some towns. But this is fire for what it is and worth the price to eat!!! Love it! I can’t wait until they put one of these places in Las Vegas for me!!!

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