Archive: Clifton's Cafeterias

The first Clifton's Cafeteria opened in 1935 and continues to operate on S. Broadway in downtown Los Angeles.  This cafeteria was dubbed Clifton's Brookdale because of its California Redwood themed interior.

Ray Bradbury getting food at Clifton's Brookdale

Bradbury celebrating his birthday at Clifton's

In 1958, Clifton opened a cafeteria in West Coviva called Clifton's Pacific Seas (facade pictured above).  Clifton's Pacific Seas closed in 1960.

Family at Clifton's

Clifton's Pacific Seas

Food from Clifton's Brookdale