There are times when nothing quite hits the spot like a mouthwatering pastrami sandwich. When no ordinary sandwich will do, you’ll want to head to this iconic restaurant in Southern California that serves a pastrami sandwich that is so gigantic the meat falls off the plate.

Since 1951, The Hat has been Southern California's go-to destination for the biggest and best pastrami sandwiches you've ever laid eyes on.
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The Hat has several locations throughout Southern California. When your hunger strikes for a classic pastrami sandwich, you'll be able to find a spot near you. The images featured here are from their Pasadena location which is at 491 N Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101.
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There's nothing fancy about The Hat and that's definitely part of its charm. From the moment you step inside you'll feel right at home at this casual eatery with a laid-back vibe.
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Behind the counter you'll find the staff fast at work whipping up a variety of sandwiches including their World Famous Pastrami Dip. And let's just say it's world famous for good reason.
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Loaded with a huge portion of freshly made pastrami, the sandwiches here will literally fall off the plate.
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Make sure to show up with a big appetite or plan to take some home in a to-go container as they don't skimp on portions at The Hat.
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In addition to the giant pastrami sandwich, you can also add a plate of pastrami chili cheese fries to complete your order if you have a hearty appetite.
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Just make sure you grab some utensils as you'll definitely need a fork, and maybe even a knife, when you try to eat this massive plate of fries.
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Have you ever eaten a pastrami sandwich at The Hat? If so, what did you think?

Love checking out SoCal’s best and biggest sandwiches? Then you may also want to check out these 10 sandwiches in Southern California that everyone must add to their bucket list.

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491 N Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101