Pie N Burger - Pasadena

At $18 for the combo, I don't think the burger offers good value. Honestly, you could go to In-N-Out and get something similar with much more flavor. This burger was bland—probably one of the blandest I've ever tried. I really struggle to see how they can charge $18 for it when In-N-Out serves a far superior burger. If I were you, I wouldn't order this burger; you'll likely be disappointed with the price you pay. On the flip side, the breakfast is fantastic, and I highly recommend it. The toast served with extra butter is the best I’ve ever had. I also enjoyed the breakfast plate. The customer service is on point—very nice and helpful. I also tried their onion rings with the burger, but they only provided about five pieces. Come on, guys! For an $18 burger, I think you can do better. They really need to rethink both the burger and its pricing, in my opinion.

Pie and Burger! What can I say? This restaurant is truly a time capsule. I've been visiting for 40 years, and they serve some of the very best food in Southern California. My first visit was back in 1985 with my parents, when we enjoyed the Burger Special with fries and pie. Now, 40 years later, everything remains unchanged, and it continues to be the best place for a fantastic meal every time. The menu speaks for itself, showcasing a variety of delicious items. You simply can’t go wrong dining here; this restaurant will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will always find it worth my time to return.

Look no further, because the classic burger thrives here in Pasadena. At Pie'n Burger, you won't find any unnecessary frills or gimmicks—just a true staple. This burger stands out among the classics. Each one is generously topped with Thousand Island dressing, lettuce, and tomato, creating a satisfying height. While the burger is wrapped in paper for easy handling, the patty could benefit from being a bit thicker to truly capture the essence of a restaurant burger. The familiar flavor evokes a sense of nostalgia. However, I must admit that almost $20 for a burger combo feels quite steep. Pair it with a drink and perhaps a slice of pie, and you’re looking at a meal that could rival fine dining or even a decent steak. If you opt for whipped cream on top, be careful—you might just regret it!

Their burger with cheese is the GOAT. Boysenberry pie still solid. Service was friendly and efficient!!!

I happen to be in Pasadena for a meeting in the afternoon and had some time beforehand to grab a bite. This location popped up on my feed and the classic diner style vibes drew me in from other pictures on Yelp. It 's a fairy small eatery with lots of wood finished interior design and a very prominent counter seating right when you walk in. I took a seat and one of the two ladies taking care of orders promptly took my order. She was very nice and helpful after I said this was my first time here. You can tell that this is a hidden gem because there were quite a few people who were coming in and out, some dining in and others carry-out. Menu is fairly straightforward (burgers, sandwiches, salads, side dishes, and of course Pies! Since it was my first time I went with the Big Ben which is their double cheeseburger. Comes with your choice of lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions (raw and/or grilled , with thousand island spread. Very reminiscent of an In-N-Out double double, but with considerably larger patties (as you can see in my photos . The combo comes with choice of sides, which I chose onion rings, but you could have easily had others such as Fries, potato salad, etc. . I also ordered a bowl of chili since that sounded good at the time. Food: DELICIOUS burger and onion rings! It 's a bit messy because the bun is relatively small to be able to hold in the tremendous amount of meat, cheese, and veggies. Onion rings were spot on crunchy and seasoned well. The only slight knock on the food for me was the chili. It looked really appetizing with the cheese and onions on top. The flavor was decent but maybe lacking a little tomato or something slightly acidic. The beans flavor was most prominent and maybe overpowering the meatiness or seasoning. (Don 't get me wrong...I still ate it! Price: my total bill for the burger combo, drink, and chili came out to a little over $30. Might be a little pricey for some. I might save a few dollars next time and skip the double patty and go with single cheese burger. If you 're not a chili fan, then that 's another $9-10 that you can shave off your bill. NOTE: this place is CASH ONLY. So come prepared. Service: fantastic. The waitresses were friendly, fast, and attentive. I will have to come back to check out their pies. Had no room or time left this time!