Opening hours
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Typical hours for fast food restaurants in Brea
Most fast food restaurants in Brea open around 7:00 AM and close around 9:30 PM on weekdays; 100% are open on Sundays and 40% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 5 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
1210 East Imperial HighwayBrea, CA
About The Hat
The Hat is a fast food restaurant located at 1210 East Imperial Highway in Brea, California. It's part of our guide to 57 restaurants, cafes and bars in Brea.
On the menu: American dishes.
Quick facts
- Category
- Fast Food Restaurant · American
- Address
- 1210 East Imperial Highway, Brea, CA
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Popular times (typical for fast food restaurants)
Fast food restaurants are usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of fast food restaurants in Brea.
Typical prices for fast food restaurants in California
Based on 21 menus with 1,667 priced items from fast food restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.90 and $15.00.
We don’t have The Hat’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what fast food restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 48% | $8.20 |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 33% | $11.52 |
| Corn Dog | 29% | $4.29 |
| Burger | 29% | $7.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 29% | $6.92 |
| French Fries | 29% | $4.96 |
| Fish Sandwich | 24% | $10.71 |
| Chili Burger | 24% | $9.23 |
Calculated from 21 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What fast food restaurants usually offer
Across 259 fast food restaurants in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 67% offer takeout
- 94% offer delivery
- 93% have dine-in seating
- 91% are described as good for kids
- 83% accept mobile payments
Ask The Hat directly to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Hat there are 23 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 37 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (6), Burgers & Fast Food (6), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), and Sandwiches & Delis (4).
Competition is healthy: 6 other fast food restaurants are within a mile and 26 within three miles. The closest is In-N-Out Burger, 0.1 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanCoco's Bakery< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodFiery Crab0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsNothing Bundt Cakes0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeJamba0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.2 mi
What to expect at a fast food restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Hat located?
The Hat is located at 1210 East Imperial Highway, Brea, CA.
What else is near The Hat?
There are 37 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Hat. Nearby options include Coco's Bakery (< 0.1 mi), Fiery Crab (0.1 mi), and Nothing Bundt Cakes (0.1 mi).
Are there other fast food restaurants near The Hat?
6 other fast food restaurants within a mile. The closest is In-N-Out Burger, 0.1 mi away.
How much do fast food restaurants in California cost?
Based on 21 menus with 1,667 priced items from fast food restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.90 and $15.00.
Nearby places
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