tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post348985780474266804..comments2024-03-27T06:21:01.401-07:00Comments on Franklin Avenue: Clifton's Closes Its Cafeteria; Will Food Ever Return to the Downtown Landmark?Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02875189395744272760noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-25918969077788994582019-03-20T18:17:34.598-07:002019-03-20T18:17:34.598-07:00The food at the old Clifton's, albeit not gour...The food at the old Clifton's, albeit not gourmet, was simple, honest and affordable. Went once after the re-opening to eat some dessicated overpriced scraps with a distinct eau de Frigidaire, and never returned. Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268070137274507745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-19561236208246882872018-11-30T16:59:19.658-08:002018-11-30T16:59:19.658-08:00As one who has had the pleasure of eating at this ...As one who has had the pleasure of eating at this location for most of my 4 score years, I feel that it should be preserved in the present form. It is a landmark and a symbol of great times.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142261228824320220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-91605162822473114042018-11-29T08:31:30.491-08:002018-11-29T08:31:30.491-08:00Reopening Day, Clifton's Cafeteria 10/1/2015: ...Reopening Day, Clifton's Cafeteria 10/1/2015: management didn't plan anything ceremonial to mark the occasion, but Downtown character Brother Pancake provided a spontaneous gospel invocation for the folks in line, honoring the spirits of old Los Angeles and the meaning of this magical place. May it one day find its feet again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wE4a79GFZwEsotourichttp://www.esotouric.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-78617041416597132992018-11-28T18:03:17.354-08:002018-11-28T18:03:17.354-08:00I used to eat at the old Clifton's..........We...I used to eat at the old Clifton's..........We used to have a great time. When the new version opened......All the old food items were gone and the prices had tripled. The service was not great. The decor was lovely..........The food was just ok and too expensive. Clintons should have followed the lead of the Pantry.......Give the customers old school with a facelift......That is all we wanted. A $15 dollar sandwich that is just ok is not a good deal. Now it is a club.......The clubs in LA have a short life span.......The millennials have a short attention span :) What will Cliftons become next?.........an oversized GAP? or a supersized Starbucks? :)<br /><br />Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-20908494085470071172018-11-28T12:48:58.502-08:002018-11-28T12:48:58.502-08:00Frankly the food sucked... and they seemed primari...Frankly the food sucked... and they seemed primarily focused on serving booze to millennials on top floor... Jerry Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782960729384858667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-72398494677545267942018-11-28T11:35:29.683-08:002018-11-28T11:35:29.683-08:00I went with a group of friends a while back and it...I went with a group of friends a while back and it was not very good, not a place I would tell anyone to visit for good food, it was just like an old funky museum and it looked like the good stuff had been looted. <br /><br />I don't think this type of operation can make a go of it anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-22692835788533277672018-11-28T09:55:02.935-08:002018-11-28T09:55:02.935-08:00The "Marketplace" is what they call the ...The "Marketplace" is what they call the cafeteria. It sounds like they are only making changes to it. They, like many "diner" type restaurants have recently reduced their hours to their peak time. <br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608335249509709113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-63867392876281359942018-11-28T08:38:51.468-08:002018-11-28T08:38:51.468-08:00WOW! I can’t believe the comments on here about th...WOW! I can’t believe the comments on here about this place . My grandmother would take me to go eat lunch there it was really nice place it’s sad that they change Clifton’s it was a nice place to go eat lunch. To bad they didn’t keep it the way it was before so sad. Maybe they should get chef Gordon to help them with There menú . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-47660726571463532412018-11-27T22:04:08.893-08:002018-11-27T22:04:08.893-08:00The food at the original was terrible. People reme...The food at the original was terrible. People remembering it fondly are just wearing rose tinted glasses or have mediocre palates. Unfortunately the food at the new Clifton’s was every bit as bad. Thankfully everything else about it is fantastic. Maybe they’ll fix the food this next go round. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-77957639761007849932018-11-27T21:06:54.253-08:002018-11-27T21:06:54.253-08:00Why not use the old recipes that everyone loved?Why not use the old recipes that everyone loved?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793931870748705246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-86437165484819444602018-11-27T17:56:07.954-08:002018-11-27T17:56:07.954-08:00They would still be open for dining if the food wa...They would still be open for dining if the food was more palatable. As it was one needed clothe pin to pinch our noses to eat their food. I really wanted the Cafeteria to be successful, but how could it succeed if their cooks and food were on par with jails. You'd probably eat better in a public school cafeteria.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-59451495145222424782018-11-27T15:07:39.885-08:002018-11-27T15:07:39.885-08:00I was excited to go there when they reopened, but ...I was excited to go there when they reopened, but reviews were so bad that I stayed away. Stories of chaotic organization, sky-high prices, and poor food. I think they needed better management to make a success of it. I hope they do succeed with whatever changes they're implementing!Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620884088950141473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-48259233842331122012018-11-27T13:43:47.079-08:002018-11-27T13:43:47.079-08:00I agree with “Victor”
Cliftons died when they got...I agree with “Victor” <br />Cliftons died when they got rid of all the old recipes. The new stuff was overpriced. And the bakery!!!! Gone are decades of traditions! So sad! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-21881172141639144242018-11-27T12:46:06.699-08:002018-11-27T12:46:06.699-08:00how can you have "new classics"???how can you have "new classics"???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-65178070926886024162018-11-27T11:50:52.087-08:002018-11-27T11:50:52.087-08:00Pick and Mix and Match cafeteria was why I liked C...Pick and Mix and Match cafeteria was why I liked Clifton's so much. The ability to "build your own meal" based upon food that you actually SEE is EXTREMELY important. Reasonably priced for cafeteria food is also important. Cafeteria people don't like the hidden "surprise me" food schlepped by overpaid waiters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-84563473518904807412018-11-27T11:40:07.911-08:002018-11-27T11:40:07.911-08:00Cliftons died when they got rid of all the old rec...Cliftons died when they got rid of all the old recipes. The new stuff was horrible and overpriced. And the bakery!!!! Gone are decades of traditions after the horrible re-imagining! Victor Lerma https://www.blogger.com/profile/03053784259875266779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-72420225982378692202018-11-27T11:37:40.073-08:002018-11-27T11:37:40.073-08:00I happened upon their closure recently when I trie...I happened upon their closure recently when I tried to take my Australian friend there during lunch time. Yes, the food was terrible, but it was such an amazing place and fun to take out of town guests there. Just stick to the bar and you would be fine. Sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-30360033207865831602018-11-27T11:34:27.841-08:002018-11-27T11:34:27.841-08:00I think the Los Angeles Visitors Bureau needs to h...I think the Los Angeles Visitors Bureau needs to help promote this landmark icon. Much as the Grand Central Market is a visitor's delight (as well as for <br />the community), so is Clifton's. <br />Marketing is key to any business. Their https://twitter.com/cliftonsdtla has not had any posts since 2016 ... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705702434422555165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-47620118944748420242018-11-27T11:32:38.103-08:002018-11-27T11:32:38.103-08:00I mean to be honest their food is horrendous. And ...I mean to be honest their food is horrendous. And I love cafeteria-style diners! Much room for improvement. Hope they really elevate what's being served. We absolutely love the tiki bar and the ambiance in general. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-50099517180078520942018-11-27T10:57:35.426-08:002018-11-27T10:57:35.426-08:00This remarkable statement could refer to almost an...This remarkable statement could refer to almost anything (food, souvenirs, books): "Our Marketplace will feature an array of historic offerings and traditional favorites as well as amazing new classics!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128112.post-48464972489126374942018-11-25T10:17:58.520-08:002018-11-25T10:17:58.520-08:00It is a really fun spot. Maybe they need a better ...It is a really fun spot. Maybe they need a better menu?officiantguy@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042171085505030666noreply@blogger.com