This little gem in Kersting Court (Sierra Madre, CA) is a wonderful spot for a bite to eat. We stopped there for breakfast after a lovely walk around town. The staff were all very friendly and cheerful, attentive and thoughtful. The selection of breakfast items was varied. We ordered the breakfast sandwich (a freshly-made honey baked biscuit with an egg, slice of cheddar, and a homemade sausage patty), a breakfast burrito (egg, cheese, and your choice of meat or veggies. Sour cream and tomatillo salsa on the side. A vegan option is also available), two brioche donuts (1 glazed, 1 cinnamon-sugar), hot chocolate and a mocha latte to drink. Every bite was perfect and flavorful. There's homemade sausage was a delightful surprise; perfectly seasoned and cooked. They have homemade salsa and hot sauce options which had a great balance of flavor and heat. The mocha was one of the best I've had and I am a coffee addict . The hot chocolate was a rich, delicious option as well. There's a nice selection of menu and bakery items, as well as specialty teas and fresh juices. I noticed they have wine and charcuterie options available. The interior atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming, just as the location was when it was Bean Town, the previous favorite coffee hangout in Sierra Madre. We'll most definitely be trying their other menu options the next time we're in town!

I wish I could give more than 5 stars!! I am sooo happy I stopped in with my parents for a Saturday brunch. The quality of the food and ingredients are very high and everything is appropriately priced (yay!). Food rundown: I enjoyed all of it! The avocado toast with an added egg was a perfect size (for reference, it was my first meal of the day and a few hours after a workout). I shared the pancakes with my parents and thought they were so fresh and not greasy tasting at all (huge difference compared to other breakfast spots). I had a few bites of my mom's corn hash and it was very flavorful but would have been a bit heavy as an entire meal for me. Lastly, the maple vanilla latte with almond milk was such a TREAT!! I was looking forward to a cup of coffee and saw this on the menu and could not resist. It is 100% worth it if you are looking for a sweeter coffee speciality. Vibes: I did not feel like I was in SoCal at all. The overcast and cool weather helped but I felt like I was up in the mountains at a cute cafe and the staff were very friendly and attentive. This is exactly the environment and food/drink I was looking for after visiting a family member at the USC Arcadia Hospital. I wish I didn't live 40mins away so I could come back more often. I texted several people about Emmi's before even leaving. ENJOY!!!

Really a cute place to go and spend time with friends. I know they have a lot of options. I am not a breakfast kind of person and their lunch options was salad or sandwiches which is not something I want to have after playing pickleball. The avocado toast looked really good with a small salad on top. I may try that the next time. The jr burrito was a perfect size for someone that doesn't want to eat much. The croissant bacon egg sandwich looked really good too! I had the chocolate croissant which was very flaky and yummy. However 6.00 is kind of in the high side for me imo.

Ambiance - nice neighborhood coffee shop with a hip vibe. You place your order at the cashier and they will bring your food to the table. Service - very good Food - we ordered breakfast burrito, vegetarian burrito, honey maple latte, hot chocolate and a couple of other lattes (can't remember). The coffees and hot chocolate were yummy. I assume the burritos were good since they were wiped clean off the plate. Nice spot.

We were in the Sierra Madre area and were looking for a local lunch spot. Based on the crowd around Emmi's, we knew this was the go to place. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and is family friendly. It's a pay and seat yourself location which includes a self service area (i.e., get your water, utensils, etc.) however the staff is very friendly and will provide you with what is needed. We ordered three items off of their menu: 1. Hamburger salad - the original order has cheese but we asked to remove it. 2. Salmon Toast - probably one of the best salmon toasts we've had! They don't skimp on the smoked salmon. We love that they used a lemon herb yogurt based instead of cream cheese. Would definitely recommend as a must order. 3. Corned Beef Hash - the burrito was generous size portion that's made for two people to share. The cuts of corned beef are thick and they're pretty generous with the potato filling. Overall we loved our visit to Emmi's and will be back to try out other items off their menu! Extra note: there is street parking available near the restaurant but there are also free public parking lots around the area. You'll just have to walk a bit.

You order at the counter first, then find a seat to wait for your order. I loved the beet salad because it's so healthy and fills you up. I thought I might still be hungry, but ended up wrapping the burrito to go. The interior is similar to what you might find in the mountains like Mammoth, or in destination places with a relaxed atmosphere. I would come back for the beet salad, but really the burrito...

Staff is very attentive and takes your order at the register quickly. Nice place to grab a baked good or lunch. Emmi's Burger- 8/10 Great flavor and you can share this portion. The side of tots I received were hard and cold. This place always has a good amount of guests for lunch and seems to be popular with the locals.

Nice, charming neighborhood spot off of the main Boulevard that runs through the quaint little town of Sierra Madre. Lots of street parking on the outside. Inside is spacious, with plenty of room to dine and hang out and listen to Norah Jones' greatest hits. Outdoor sidewalk seating as well so you can watch the Teslas zip by. Ordered the breakfast burrito and an iced green tea. Prices aren't cheap at all (the burrito itself is $15), but I think that it's expected around these parts. If you order the junior-sized, they have it already wrapped up and sitting under a heat lamp on the counter. Nice option for a quick grab and go. I'd have to say this burrito was top tier, best easily that I've had in the Pasadena area. It's hefty, and filled with quality ingredients. The tortilla is nicely warmed and crisp. Inside is a nice ratio of crispy tots and bacon, along with a pico de gallo and avocado salsa. The accompanying green salsa wasn't too spicy and added just a little zest to the burrito. You'll definitely be full after polishing off one; I could barely finish mine. Outstanding stuff! Yes, these other yelpers aren't wrong. Check this place out if it's just for the burrito alone. And if you like pastries and caffeinated and uncaffeinated beverages, they got those too!

Emmi's Sierra Madre is a hometown breakfast cafe restaurant in downtown Sierra Madre, CA. They have breakfast meal, burritos, sandwiches, pastries, fresh salads, and hamburgers. Moreover, they have a full coffee bar. Indoor has modest space with plenty of seats and has abundant natural light; outdoor seats are available with a good street view. It was my first time here despite my copious visits in the area for the last hundred years. Menu items such as coffee, drinks and breakfast/lunch sandwiches were abundant. I had tap WATER, AVOCADO TOASTS and Café Au Lait for breakfast. AT was bloody good as well as their water and coffee. Staff were assiduous especially Chloe. Service was on point. Prices seem fair and highly competitive. Free Wifi. Plenty of parking in the area. Collectively, this makes a pretty good breakfast spot. Overall, we had a sublime dine-in experience and breakfast. I highly recommend this spot.

I have been here several times and I am so happy I am finally writing them a review. This coffee shop and restaurant is nestled in the foothills of Sierra Madre. If you haven't been to Sierra Madre, it is one of the cutest small towns in LA with mostly local stores and shops. There is one Starbucks and that's it. Everything else from ice cream shop to pizza to Greek food to Japanese, fusion, boutiques, and coffee are local brands. Emmi's is no exception. It replaced Beantown (cafe and restaurant) which had been here for decades. This is not an unwelcome change. These are my favorites from their menu: 1. Breakfast plate: it comes with eggs, fried potatoes, arugula salad, smashed avocado, toast and a choice of bacon, smoked salmon or sausage patty. I don't know how they do it, but the seasoning on the salad and avocado are delicious: light and flavorful. The food looks simple but so tasty and the flavors balanced. I have had this dish with both the smoked salmon and the sausage patty on separate occasions, and both were good. 2. Banana nut muffin OMG. This muffin is so good: buttery, moist, not too sweet. Perfection. 3. Chocolate chip cookie Very delicious. Not dry or too crunchy. Just right. 4. Burritos They have burritos (bacon, sausage and vegetarian) pre-made wrapped in foil at the counter, and you can just grab one and pay for it. You can have burritos custom made as well. 5. Tater tots These are crunchy and addictive. Super good. 6. The coffee is good too. I like their lattes. You order at the counter, and you are given a number and you seat yourself. There is seating both inside and outside. A server will bring out your food. What I love about their setup is that there is a self-serving corner/station where you can get ice water, both plastic cups and lids for water, glass cups, utensils (both plastic and silverware), and 4 kinds of milk: almond, oat milk, 2% and 1/2 and 1/2. I love that there are both dairy and non-dairy options. And, you don't have to pay extra for milk substitutes! I found this station for both to-go and dine-in customers with different milk preferences to be so thoughtful and functional! In this neighborhood cafe, you will find a wonderful casual, relaxed and non-pretentious (not-instagram) vibe. I love it!