| The Hat | |
|---|---|
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 World Famous Pastrami | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1951 |
| Owner(s) | C & J Food Company |
| Food type | Pastrami, Burgers, Dogs, Sandwiches, Onion Rings, Fries, Chili cheese fries |
| Street address | Original location: Corner of 3rd Street & Ford Blvd in East Los Angeles |
| City | East Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Other locations | Multiple |
| Website | https://www.thehat.com/ |
The Hat is a Southern California fast-food restaurant chain specializing in pastrami dip sandwiches.[1] This eatery, once local only to the San Gabriel Valley,[2] has been offering its "World Famous Pastrami" to Southern California residents since 1951.[3][4] Its customers consume 13 to 15 tons of pastrami per week.[5]
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