clifton s cafeteria
On my last day of jury duty, upon the advice of a friend (maybe former friend now!), I ate lunch at Clifton’s Cafeteria because he said is was a Los Angeles institution. [1]
So after reading an LA Times article about Clifton’s Cafeteria and I wanted to try Clifton’s again. [2]
Clifton’s Cafeteria, once part of a chain of Clifton’s restaurants, is the oldest surviving cafeteria style eatery in Los Angeles, California, and the largest public cafeteria in the world. [3]
Food is ok, but it is a really unique historic L.A. restaurant. [1]
The New Diner blog will review restaurants, other blogs, and food websites in the LA area. [2]
The place was half-filled, but considering it was a weekday lunch in downtown, that seemed disappointing. [1]
I found the food lines and decided I should try something so I had a an avocado, Garlic mashed potatoes, roast beef and a diet coke.$11.77! [4]
The Clinton family’s five generations as California restaurateurs began when David Harrison Clinton came to Los Angeles from from Missouri in 1888 and purchased the Southern Hotel and its dining room in downtown Los Angeles. [3]
I got the turkey with stuffing and mac and cheese. [2]
With a still-existing motto of “Dine Free Unless Delighted”, Clifton’s second Golden Rule was opened in 1935 when Clifford Clinton purchased the lease of the former Boos Brothers Cafeteria at 648 So Broadway Street in Los Angeles. [3]
Located right in the heart of Broadway, the clientele is mostly Latino. [5]
“We split the turkey patties with gravy and garlic mashed potatoes.” [1]
I also got the Chinese style pork ribs ($5.79) with rice. [2]
Though the other locations were closed years ago, the original Downtown Los Angeles cafeteria is kind of prehistoric in appearance and approach, the food is the same and classic in taste. [4]
But I’m sure it would be a pain to find cheap parking during the week and on Saturdays. [2]
Sources:
[1] Clifton’s Cafeteria - Downtown - Los Angeles, CA
[2] The New Diner: Clifton’s Cafeteria
[3] Clifton’s Cafeteria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[4] Clifton’s Cafeteria - Los Angeles, CA
[5] Clifton’s Cafeteria, Los Angeles, CA : Reviews and maps - Yahoo! Local