Looking for great food in Pasadena? Russell's is a top-rated American restaurant with 4.60 stars.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Russell's
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Serves with an individual bottle (Split) of Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava
Serves with an individual bottle (Split) of Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava
Serves with an individual bottle (Split) of Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava
Serves with an individual bottle (Split) of Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava
Serves with an individual bottle (Split) of Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava
Jones Cola, Diet Cola, Root Beer, or Lemon Lime Soda.
Four thick slices of bacon
Three large sausage links
A generous slice of grilled ham
Hand formed 6oz beef patty
Specially made and grilled to order
6 oz grilled chicken breast
6oz piece of chicken fried steak
Two eggs Scrambled with bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes & Cheddar cheese.
Two eggs Scrambled with diced ham.
Two eggs Scrambled with bacon, ham, sausage & Cheddar cheese.
One egg, two slices of bacon or two links sausage.
Classic French ham & cheese sandwich made with grilled sourdough, ham, melted Gouda cheese, and Mornay sauce inside and topped with melted Gouda cheese. Served with hash browns or fresh fruit.
Same as a Croque Monsieur (above) but with an egg on top!
Buttermilk biscuits smothered with chili & Cheddar cheese and two eggs. Served with hash browns.
Two eggs, bacon or sausage with two biscuits and country gravy.
Russell's Hash Browns mixed with chopped bacon, onions, bell peppers, topped with melted Cheddar cheese, sour cream & avocado.
Three eggs scrambled with broccoli, zucchini, onions, mushrooms, green bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes avocado, sour cream, and melted Cheddar cheese, wrapped in a large flour tortilla, served with hash browns.
Three eggs scrambled topped with bacon, sausage and melted Cheddar cheese and wrapped in a large flour tortilla, served with hash browns.
Three eggs scrambled topped with bacon, sausage, avocado, sour cream, and melted Cheddar cheese, wrapped in a large flour tortilla, served with hash browns.
Oatmeal served with raisins, berries, granola, brown sugar & milk on the side.
Oatmeal served with raisins, berries, granola, brown sugar & milk on the side, choice of toast, English muffin or bagel & cream cheese and coffee, hot tea or juice.
Yogurt or cottage cheese served with fresh cut fruit and choice of toast, or bagel.
Four buttermilk or Multi-grain pancakes
Three buttermilk or Multi-grain pancakes
Two buttermilk or Multi-grain pancakes
Six halves of thick egg bread
French toast with one egg & choice of bacon or sausage
One Belgian Waffle
Belgian waffle with one egg & choice of bacon or sausage
Three buttermilk or Multi-grain pancakes, one egg, and choice of bacon or sausage
Two pancakes, French toast or Belgian Waffle, two eggs, bacon & sausage, Hash Browns, and choice of toast, bagel or English muffin.
Swiss, Jack, Gouda, Pepper Jack or Cheddar Cheese.
Diced ham, sausage or chicken breast & melted Cheddar, Jack, Gouda, Pepper Jack or Swiss cheese.
Diced ham, onions, green peppers, & melted Cheddar, Jack, Gouda or Swiss cheese.
Chili & Beans omelet topped with melted Cheddar, Jack, Swiss, Pepper Jack or Gouda cheese. Diced raw red onions on request.
Melted Swiss, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Jack or Gouda cheese & sautéed mushrooms.
Melted Swiss Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Jack or Gouda cheese with fresh spinach & sautéed mushrooms.
Bell peppers onions, tomato, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, fresh spinach & Gouda, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Jack, Cheddar cheese or Goat cheese.
Bell peppers onions, tomato, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli & fresh spinach.
Fresh spinach topped with melted Swiss, Jack, Cheddar, Pepper Jack or Gouda cheese.
Bacon melted Cheddar, Jack, Swiss, Pepper Jack or Gouda cheese and tomato.
Bacon melted Cheddar, Jack, Swiss, Pepper Jack or Gouda cheese topped with avocado & sour Cream.
Bacon, sausage & ham topped with melted Cheddar, Jack, Swiss, Pepper Jack or Gouda cheese.
A pound of hot or BBQ wings, served with carrot & celery sticks & Ranch dressing.
Fried Zucchini Sticks topped with Parmesan cheese, served with ranch dressing.
Six fried Mozzarella cheese sticks served with marinara sauce.
Zucchini and Mozzarella served with ranch and marinara sauce.
Southern style fried chicken strips, served with BBQ sauce.
French fried topped with melted Cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions, served with ranch dressing.
A basket of thick cut battered onion rings, served with cool ranch dressing
A basket of crispy French fries.
Mixed greens salad with your choice of dressing
Classic French ham & cheese sandwich made with grilled sourdough bread, ham, Gouda cheese and Mornay sauce inside and topped with Gouda cheese & an egg
Classic French ham & cheese sandwich made with grilled sourdough bread, ham, melted Gouda cheese and Mornay sauce inside and melted Gouda cheese outside
pastrami, sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese on grilled Rye,1000 island
Grilled chicken breast served on a wheat bun with lettuce tomato & mayonnaise
Grilled chicken breast on a wheat bun, topped with melted Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise
Sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo stacked high on your choice of toasted bread.
Turkey, lettuce, tomato & mayo on your choice of bread
Albacore tuna salad, lettuce on grilled bread
Albacore tuna salad, Cheddar Cheese on grilled bread
6 strip of bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise on your choice of bread
Sliced ham, turkey, American & Swiss cheese, egg & tomato on a bed of lettuce, served with your choice of dressing
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese with Caesar dressing
Sliced grilled chicken breast over a bed of lettuce & tomato, served with your choice of dressing
tuna salad, Swiss & American cheese, egg & tomato on a bed of lettuce, served with your choice of dressing.
Diced chicken breast, bacon, avocado, tomato, egg & crumbled blue cheese
Spaghetti topped with gourmet marinara sauce, served with Parmesan cheese
Spaghetti topped with gourmet marinara sauce & three 2 oz. meatballs
Spaghetti topped with gourmet marinara sauce & Goat Cheese
Fettuccine tossed with our creamy gourmet Alfredo sauce.
Premium French Lager
Belgian Raspberry Beer
Belgian Apple Beer
Serves with an individual bottle (Split) of Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava
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Hear from our valued guests
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.
Popular spot in Pasadena for plentiful breakfast plates. A long narrow layout makes all the seating feel close to the long narrow kitchen. Colorful walls covered with lusciously colored art reproductions makes the place warm and welcoming. We enjoyed such things as omelettes, hash browns, standard wheat toast, fruit bowls, bacon etc- all quickly delivered and piping hot. Highly recommend as a comfortable spot serving American classics.
Delicious food and excellent service. Perfect place for family or friends. The only downside is, there is a wait. It was a beauitful day and didn't mine waiting outside on their chairs. Had the chicken sandwich, which was the bomb. I demolished it. Daughter had chicken fingers, which was delicous.
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.
I love Russell’s. I’ve been here a few times now with friends and family. It’s a cozy and intimate diner feeling restaurant. There is always a wait because it’s just that good. I always get the waffles and breakfast plate with the hash browns. A simple and delicious breakfast and one that I crave. 🫶🏻
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.
My SO said he loved everything about it. We were there for breakfast on a Sunday. We were told an hour wait. Our wait was less probably 30-45 minutes. The restaurant was packed and a little noisy. There is only one restaurant for women. However the diner is not that big. We had the waffle breakfast and the French toast breakfast. I would order either one again. You get eggs and the meat of your choice. Hash browns and drinks are separate.
Delicious food and excellent service. Perfect place for family or friends. The steady bustle of the kitchen and rich ambiance is very inviting. I'll definitely be back again!
Such a lovely spot to start the morning. I enjoyed my meal while soft classical tunes played in the background, making the whole setting feel calm and welcoming. The team was warm and attentive, and every dish tasted fresh and flavorful. A wonderful experience from start to finish.
Lovely food! I did the Big One - Waffle and Biscuit Gravy. Delicious food, warm service, and a nice slow Sunday morning. It was perfect!
Common questions about Russell's
Russell's is located at 30 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103, United States, Pasadena, CA, United States.
You can reach Russell's by calling +1 626-578-1404.
Russell's has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1701 customer reviews.
Russell's features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Russell's features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Russell's features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty.
Russell's features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Russell's features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Russell's features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Russell's features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Russell's features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Russell's features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists.
Russell's features the following planning: Usually a wait, Accepts reservations.
Russell's features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Russell's features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Russell's features the following parking: Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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