The Hat is a popular SoCal restaurant that has been around since 1951.  They’re affordable for all struggling college students and most meals run around $10.  The meals are all filling and most of the time you need a box to take home all the food you are given.  They’re known for having the world’s best pastrami.  Let me tell you that this is a fact, not an exaggeration.  Pastrami isn’t a very appealing word and the meat itself isn’t one of my favorites, but trust me this place will change your mind about it!  Once you walk into this restaurant your sense of smell is overwhelmed with a heavenly aroma that takes you captive and makes every minute you are held prisoner in this establishment a joy.

Let’s start with the signature item which of course is a pastrami dip sandwich.  Again I am not a fan of pastrami, but they must do something to make it smell and taste so appetizing.  It’s always very moist and filled with flavors that pack a punch to your taste buds.  This sandwich comes on a French role that soaks up all the juices and is topped off with mustard and pickles.

Another item that is not only a fan favorite, but my favorite is the pastrami chili cheese fries.  This place makes it seem like these fries were made in heaven and that mortals like us are being graced with their presence, again not an exaggeration.  The fries are always delightful and the chili, cheese and of course pastrami just make the anticipation for the fries a mouth watering one.  Trust me when I say that these fries are meant to be shared and probably by a group.  They could definitely be a main course for a meal because it’s like you’re receiving a mountain of fries instead of just a side.

Other major items that The Hat serves are burgers, hot dogs and onion rings all of which are must haves!  Whether you dine in or just go through the drive-thru this is a place to try!

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