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Order: Breakfast burrito
"The Original Tops is an East Pasadena drive-thru classic for pastrami, burgers, breakfast burritos, chili cheese fries, and fried zucchini."
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Where should I eat breakfast in SGV?
Hot, savory, and worth waking up for. Congee to pancakes.
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Locals' current top pick for breakfast in SGV is The Original Tops in Pasadena (get the breakfast burrito), followed by Nick's in Pasadena and Marko’s in Temple City. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.
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"Mexican breakfast hole-in-the-wall with dinner at the Duarte location."
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"Yang's Kitchen in Alhambra is one of the more interesting spots in SGV, a modern Chinese restaurant that leans into local ingredients and seasonal menus."
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"A Hawaiian-inspired breakfast spot known for pancakes, loco moco, and island-style comfort food."
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"A seafood-focused restaurant known for oysters, Southern-inspired dishes, and weekend brunch."
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"Budget-friendly Mexican breakfast stop."
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"A popular Korean restaurant known for rich bone broth soups, hearty portions, and late-night dining."
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"A quiet Pasadena bagel shop making some of the most carefully crafted bagels we’ve ever had, with a texture that feels completely different from the usual New York style."
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"American spot in Pasadena. Breakfast burrito."
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"Delicious Food Corner feels like a classic Hong Kong café. There are several locations around SGV including Monterey Park and San Gabriel."
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"American spot in Pasadena. Cheese."
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"Taiwanese spot in San Gabriel. Taiwanese breakfast."
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"Looking for incredible deals and big flavors? Auntie Kitchen in San Gabriel is the place to be."
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Order: Macau Curry Beef Brisket
"HK Macau Bistro is a Hong Kong and Macau style cafe on Las Tunas Dr in San Gabriel, from the family behind Tam's Noodle House."
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Order: Cart Noodles
"Hong Kong style comfort food, customizable cart noodles, and fast breakfasts that make this an easy SGV repeat spot."
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"Huge Tree Pastry in Monterey Park specializes in Taiwanese breakfast items like fantuan, soy milk, and dumplings."
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"A longtime neighborhood burger stand known for charbroiled burgers, breakfast plates, and classic comfort food."
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"Min Min Pie House in Alhambra is a small Chinese breakfast spot known for freshly made baos, dumplings, and scallion pancakes."
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"Ipoh Kopitiam in Alhambra is a Michelin-recognized Malaysian spot known for dishes like Hainanese chicken rice and creamy curry noodles."
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"Little Provence Café takes inspiration from the French countryside, with a menu built around fresh ingredients and simple flavors."
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