Great breakfast/brunch in Pasadena?

[Clare K]

Here are the places I already go to regularly:

Europane
Le Pain
Firefly

But this morning, I wanted some creative/interesting egg dishes and could not think of any place in Pasadena. Marston's came to mind, but I'm not a huge fan of it - they seem to be slacking the last couple of years. I'm done with Mi Piace's terrible service and noisy environment. And I am not big on Denny's or Wild Thyme type diner places. Yes, I know this is all coming across as high maintanence :)

Where do you go when you want a great breakfast or brunch in Pasadena? The kind with a menu that's got lots of fabulous egg dishes, maybe even a good chilaquile, a fabulous bread selection and good coffee? Why am I drawing a blank? I live in Pasadena for egg's sake?!

Thanks.
CK

[sambrown3]

Just over the bridge from Pasadena is Auntie Em's Kitchen. They have really creative egg dishes, always using seasonable farmers market vegetables. The last time I was there I had a Torte Milanese. It was this beautifly layered dish, that had roasted red peppers, spinach, cheese, ham, eggs and some other vegetables, then baked in a pastry crust. It looked as good as it tasted. I took home a peice of baked pear pie to eat later that was great.

[mrpullings]

I love Julienne (sp) on Mission - border bet San Marino/S. Pas - fantastic breakfasts & lunch, gourmet take out. Only drawback - I don't think they're open on Sundays. Bummer.

[Will Owen]

No, they aren't.

My breakfast tastes usually run to diner food, and just looking at Marston's crowd gives me hives, but I would like to find some place for a nice civilized brunch. Mrs. O's family's favorite is Hamburger Hamlet, which does have a good assortment of egg dishes, and manages not to feel too much like a soulless chain. We'll have to give Green Street a try, though - didn't even know they did breakfast. Thanks.

[freshmix]

I've always enjoyed the breakfast at the Green Street Restaurant. They're known for their lunches (Diane salad, etc.) but I was surprised to find that they have a great breakfast selection -- especially when it comes to eggs. Last time I went, I ordered the chilaquiles and substituted their famous zucchini bread for the potatoes on the side. I loved it. Here's their breakfast menu:

http://www.greenstreetrestaurant.com/...

If you're looking for more of a quick bite, and don't mind chain-style cafes, there's also Corner Bakery. They've got breakfast paninis and a delicious "swedish oatmeal" (their name for muesli), although they only have two or three egg dishes.