(213) 627-1673
648 S Broadway
Los Angeles,
CA
90014
34.0459
-118.2526
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Historic Core, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Clifton's Cafeteria
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Inspired by the Santa Cruz Mountains' famous Brookdale Lodge, this multi-level cafeteria is festooned with woodland decor--columns disguised as trees, a 20-foot waterfall, faux flora and fauna, lumberjack art and even a wilderness chapel. Over 100 comfort-food classics are featured every day, including hand-carved roast turkey and brisket, ham steaks with Delmonico potatoes, baked macaroni and cheese, and various salads, soups, vegetables and sandwiches. Desserts range from Jell-O and pudding concoctions to fruit pies and custard cakes.
04/12/07
An LA tradition
by ejergens
Ok so the food is ok. Sometimes you go to a place just because it has style or just because it has character. This is one of those places. This is an old historical downtown institution that you really should try just for the fun of it. There are plenty of things to choose from, somethings are better than others but you really aren't going to find this kind of atmosphere and this kind of American fare anyplace else downtown. I head down to the fashion district and drop in Cliftons for a salad and a sandwich or soup and just feel the LA vibe. I love this city, and I really love places like this, there should be more! The decor is AWESOME!!
- Pros: Choices, vibe, atmosphere
01/21/07
Good food, good people
by me_hollywood
Naysayers can go get your Papa John's. This place is awesome. There's a dignity to this place that takes years to earn. If you don't like it here, you don't get it. Good food. Genuine people. Excellent pies. Huge portions of decency.
- Pros: Great location, ambience, food
- Cons: Not gourmet (but not supposed to be)
12/05/06
Worst place ever!
by sirbig88
Nasty nasty nasty! so gross. over 100 items but cant find a single thing to eat because everything looks so disgusting. you couldn't pay me to eat here.
- Cons: everything about it
The Details on Clifton's Cafeteria
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Most menu items are served a la carte; exceptions include the salad and vegetable samplers. The "Treasure Tray," for kids under 12, features an entree, veggie, potatoes or macaroni, pudding and a toy for about $3.50.
the Extras:
Located inside the cafeteria complex, the Brookdale Bakery prepares a wide variety of baked goods to go, including cakes, muffins, danish and pies.
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