About
The Hat, located in Monterey Park, California, is a popular fast food restaurant famous for their pastrami sandwiches and chili cheese fries. It is an American restaurant that specializes in hamburgers, hand-crafted sandwiches, novelty drinks, and tasty desserts. The restaurant has been serving up delicious culinary creations since 1951 and continues to be a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Customers can enjoy their meal in-house or order it to go.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Kid Friendly
Kid High Chair
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Free Parking Lot
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
When dining at The Hat in Monterey Park, California, be sure to try their signature dish, The World Famous Pastrami Dip. This mouthwatering sandwich is loaded with succulent pastrami, piled high on a freshly baked French roll, and served with their famous au jus for dipping. Another must-try option is The Original Chili Dog, featuring a juicy hot dog smothered in their delicious homemade chili, topped with cheese and onions. For a truly indulgent experience, order The Hat Burger, a towering masterpiece made with a perfectly cooked beef patty, topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and their secret sauce, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. Don't leave without sampling their Chili Cheese Fries, a generous serving of crispy fries covered in their savory chili and melted cheese. Lastly, save room for their heavenly Banana Cream Pie, a delectable dessert consisting of a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy banana filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Whether you're in
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It’s nearing midnight and I’m heading west on the 60 when my gas light flicks on. I still have a ways to go till I’m home so I take the next exit; Atlantic Boulevard. As I sit at the stoplight to turn into the shell station, the neon signs of “The Hat” catch my eyes. World Famous Pastrami. I see through the perfectly transparent front windows a scene that reminds me of a Edward Hopper painting. A few patrons sit beneath fluorescent white lights as a crew of cooks bustle behind the counter to make what I assume to be the pastrami in question. My stomach rumbles, and I follow its hungry will. I park, and walk into a place that seems not to have changed for a handful of decades. I choose the most obvious menu options: Pastrami, small fries, medium Coke. I get a paper number and sit and a two-person booth of cracked faux-leather from the 1980s. I watch as the cashier slides order after order attached by a binder clip down a clothes-line, which spans the kitchen. And I watch as the cooks r
Best Pastrami I have ever eaten. Chili cheese fries great. I little bit pricey but well worth it. Order your pastrami extra pickles and extra mustard.
Service was super fast, employees were nice, the food was extremely delicious and well served, they give a lot of food. It is a little expensive but it’s well worth it.
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM |
| Monday: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM |
| Thursday: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM |
| Friday: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM |
| Saturday: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM |