Bro this spot is definition hole in the wall. They're in a quiet little spot by the parking lot. It's Like you walked into your grandma and grandpas. They're chillin watching t.v on lawn chairs. got pies for sale in the display case. You order and pay, find a random seat to wait in. (There's no dine in) and in a bout 10-15 minutes a plate home cooked bbq comes out in a steaming foam container in a plastic bag. The ribs were fall of the bone. The greens had big chunks of turkey!!! The Mac had that char Smokey crust. Was not expecting it to be so good. Definitely a spot to hit for bbq in Pasadena!! Even with all the restaurants they have in the near vicinity. read more

Best spot in Pasadena! That's all you need to know. EVERYTHING is great. Best BBQ spot by far.

Went in for lunch. Got the ribs plate. 4 big ribs, 2 sides. I'm on day 2 of eating the box and it's still a full plate of food. Ribs are smokey, tender, fall off the bone. Greens are delicious, as is the extra creamy Mac and cheese. They take cards! read more

This place always gives me plenty of food. This time, I ordered 3 pecan pies and GG's plate. Price is very reasonable for the location. Portion is huge. I couldn't finish it so I have some left over for tomorrow. I love the consistency and great service. I ordered collard greens on the side but there was some coleslaw instead. I usually dislike coleslaw but this was actually delightful. I finished it before the potato salad. Everything was great as usual. Two thumbs up. read more

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My friend had a hankering for BBQ so he picked this place. It is an incredibly small place a true hole in the wall that is attached to the gourmet cobbler factory. There is no inside seating, it seems to be a takeaway only joint. We ordered the GGs combo to try a little bit of everything. The food was pretty good, tasty. But my god were the portions tiny for $32 we 1 hot link, quarter of a baby chicken, 4 small slices of brisket and 2 tiny sides (collard greens and potato salad for me oh and they threw in 1 piece of white bread). Maybe i'm just a fatass, but I need a litte bit more food than that for $32, especially since its takeaway! I think this may have been ok in the past but bbq competition has been heating up, lots of good credible bbq places have popped up that are equally tasty or better with sit down service or other amenities. read more

Amazing. Best southern bbq I had in a long time. Just didn't like I couldn't substitute the ribs because I don't eat pork. However everything II got taste so good read more

Great food, friendly service, and welcoming ambiance! I highly recommend the combo dinner plate with mac and cheese and coleslaw, as well as the peach cobbler. read more

Probably the best bbq I have ever had in California. Hole-in-a-wall vibes but people who work there are super friendly. Barbecue sauce is too notch, not overly sweet. I am a huge fan of their ribs. The hot links are also extremely juicy, perhaps the best hot links I have ever had! Collard greens are SO GOOD. I seriously think I can devour a whole bucket of it in one sitting. read more

The food is very good. And the service is a little slow placing your order. It's worth the wait! The ambiance is a very small location. Best to order for take out and they have a few table outside where you can eat your food during the day. read more

Me and the wife were looking for something to eat when we came upon this place. All the food was on point and we received great service. Will definitely recommend this place to all friends and family. read more

BBQ & Homemade pies. A little secret soul food in Pasadena,California. Little hole in the wall, but authentic and clean. Older couple nice couple putting love into making their pies. Very nice elderly couple, the hospitality is felt. read more

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When you walk in you will be greeted by the lovely display case of cobblers and pies. The sweet potato pie is amazing. I still have yet to try the Peach Cobbler in my fridge. I'm so full from GG's dinner plate. 4 meats + 2 sides and the sweet potatoes pie. That is a special pie. Special ingredients I'm sure and flavors that warm your soul. Gloria is so kind. I want to come back and just hang out with her. You can feel that T.L.C. tender love and care in her food. The pork ribs and chicken melt in your mouth, not in your hands. Loved the trip tip with their special BBQ sauce. It's different from any I've had. No brisket here just a heads up. See you soon! BTW masks are required! read more

Clifton's Gourmet Barbecue - GG's Plate - Beef Hot Link, Quarter Chix, Tri Tip, Pork Ribs + 2 sides of your choice - Southern Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This is a small hole in the wall restaurant. The food is pretty good when you're craving BBQ. Small place to order, no seats so only takeout. The cashier was a young woman and she was nice. Will be coming back again. read more

Clifton's Gourmet Barbecue - GG Combo Plate - Southern Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I learned the kitchen closes an hour before the shop closes. You can still buy cobbler in the last hour, but not BBQ. We snuck in at the last second for two dinners. The tri tip and chicken dinners were delicious. So. Much. Food! It's so good. A must try for locals. read more

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It's a pick up only place, and if I hadn't found it first from reviews, I might have missed that it had BBQ. That being said, it was amazing. Service was awesome. Food, I inhaled it. I need everyone and their mother to know about this place so it continues to exist. The server recommended the Mix Berry Cobbler and it's so good too. read more

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I ordered the rib dinner and it was really tasty. I also got to meet Clinton the owner. I believe his wife took my order over the phone. Very pleasant and got my order correct. Glad to be able to patronize a black owned business during this Pandemic. read more

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got the gg combo -pork link was fine, not particularly good or bad -brisket was amazing, should have just got this.. it has good bite, good smoke, fat was nicely flavored and rendered. not dry at all -ribs were fine, but of the 2 pieces, 1 piece was dry and 1 piece was good.. not sure what to say about that -chicken was horrifically dry with no flavor at all other than the bbq sauce -collard greens were overly standard, like i can order this anywhere else and it would taste better -potato salad tasted like supermarket bought, absolutely unremarkable -sweet potato mini pie was also pretty standard service was slow and indifferent for $40+, i expected more food, and for it to be better tasting. for $40 i could have stuffed myself full anywhere else read more

I was so happy to come across Clifton's on one of my walks around the block! It's black owned and the family has been there for 20 years! First visit, I picked up a pork rib dinner. It was delicious. Great potato salad! Second visit, I picked up hot links and they didn't disappoint! And the best part are the mini cobblers. They have a very assortment of flavors but my favorite has been the apple cobblers. They're so good! Due note, they can run out of dishes. I called ahead one Sunday at around 5pm and they were out of the ribs. Make sure you order early! read more

Love this spot! Top ribs in Pasadena great cobblers too! It's a small Black family owned business read more

Finally tried this place after 8 years in pasadena.. and it was delicious!! Small take out only spot that smells insanely good from ask the fresh peach and apple cobblers the sweet grandma sitting there just made that day!! Got the combo bbq plate and it was enough for 2 people... chicken and hot links were fantastic and ribs were very good too, but the stars were the authentic southern made collard greens and Mac n cheese.... Def going back to snag a fresh homemade cobbler soon to share w a friend... highly recommend this place.. and always feels nice to support a local family run business read more

Clifton's Gourmet Barbecue - Combo dinner plate - Southern Near Me - Pasadena, California

Everything was delicious! I went in and ordered a bunch of food for a small group of friends. The owner at the counter helped me select the best array of items. It was perfect. read more

If you just want a cheap pulled pork sandwich and Mac n cheese, it's here. The pulled pork sandwich includes coleslaw all for $7 and the side mac is $3, tax included (I paid in cash). GREAT VALUE imo. Sandwich- good enough to "pretty good" Mac- take a mouthful at a time and it's goood Service is a bit slower paced, but they're working in a really small establishment. But I don't even care when I saw the amount pork that they smothered my buns with. read more

Clifton's Gourmet Barbecue - Honestly if I got extra buns, coulda been two decent sized sandwiches. - Southern Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I kinda don't wanna write a review because I really wanna keep this place all to myself, but I won't be able to live with myself if I don't share. Well this place is LEGGGIIITTT!!!! I bbq myself and strive to reach Jedi bbq level like Cliftons. Everything is good. Ribs, links, chicken, greens, Mac n cheese etc. Oh and they have cobblers and pie. Did I say they they have pie???...sweet potato pie???? (Not fake @$$ pumpkin) but legit sweet potato. I don't know why this place isn't bustin at the seams with customers. Most likely because they aren't on the main Blvd. No matter because I'll be back and keep getting in line all by myself to make the line long. Again, food is bomb. Did I mention they have pie??? read more

I called Clifton's to place a catering order. I am a production assistant with Khachadoorian Photography and I wanted to surprise the crew with some really good BBQ for our wrap day! I figured supporting a local business would be the way to go. Clifton was sooooo much more then accommodating. I needed the order for delivery and he informed me that they didn't have a delivery service. I thought that would be the end of it.... Clifton then offered to personally deliver my full order himself!!!! I couldn't believe how kind he was and how adamant he was to help us out. We ended up ordering a couple ribs, a platter of chicken, some brisket, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, hot links, green beans, and some peach cobbler. Let me tell you.... The food was amazing! One of my crew members said it reminded him of bbq in Nashville! I can't recommend Clifton's enough, whether it be for a small meal or a big event! Thank you again Clifton! You truly are the best! read more

Clifton's is delicious. The owner was so incredibly kind & funny. You can tell the food here is cooked with love! The ribs were so good... the meat literally fell off and the hot barbecue sauce was spicy & delicious. The baked beans were to die for & the collard greens tasted clean and tender. The best pecan pie I've ever had! Pls try it out. You won't be disappoint read more

Clifton's Gourmet Barbecue - The Rib Dinner Plate - Southern Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This BBQ spot is wonderful. Delicious food and the best/sweetest service, real crown jewel of legit local Pasadena eateries. The BBQ mix plate is perfect to try everything, enough for 2 people for us, and the cobblers and pies---- yes!! Serious heaven. Love the sweet potato and pecan pies, always a must when I go. Highly recommend this place to everyone, I try to share with all my friends and family. Go!!! They take credit cards and right off Colorado so super convenient. They have my heart forever. read more

Delicious food! Amazing cobblers! Straight-up lovable owners! To go only! No dine in, but worth the take out!

Love this place!!Food is amazing!! BBQ is the best and the cobblers to die for I would recommend this to anyone who asks read more

We had pulled pork, ribs, cole slaw, bbq beans and potato salad. It was great BBQ! As good as it gets! read more

It's a little hard to find, but this spot is a gem. It's takeout only, but you can park in the next parking lot for free if your picking up food read more

I'd give 10 stars if I could. Ribs were tender and the Mac & Cheese was 10/10. Can't wait to go again

Had to try this place out. Ordered a pint of gumbo which was exceptional. I also had an apple cobbler. This was delicious and filling. My partner gobbled it up! Since this place is near my work I'll definitely be back to try out their dinner plates. read more

Clifftons is a family owned restaurant serving bbq and specializing in cobblers, it is a small area with no seating inside, it is set up bakery style serving to go orders only. We ordered the three meat combo with greens, Mac, and baked beans. The hot link was good, although the chicken and ribs lacked flavor and were very tough, the chicken seemed to be some other type of bird, it had a weird color and texture. All of the sides were tasteless. I believe this place needs to leave the bbq on the pit and only serve cobblers, it's obvious when you walk in that the establishment was solely for baked goods then attempted to add the bbq. I would definitely be back for the cobblers, those were delicious as for the bbq I'll wait for the 4th of July. read more

delicious. a mystvtry! i had ribs yum, the beans excellent, and mac n cheese. go, you won't be let down

Today, I wanted to try the BBQ and Cobbler experience from this iconic store, which I've known about for several years. As I understand, there was a merging of BBQ with the Gourmet Cobbler Factory, which made for a more robust meal and some serious BBQ in Pasadena. Mind you there are other BBQ restaurants in Pasadena, but they are not small mom and pop shops usually, and do not have the taste and quality put into each meal or cobbler made by the owners. On this day, lines were long and waiting even longer, even though I called in my order several days prior to Sunday. We think the merge still needs to work some timing elements out, and also some planning, for days of anticipated rushes because of recent newspaper articles or local events, such as the 4th of July. Now I'm not a restaurant Manager, and was here for the food, which is about the best Cobbler and BBQ in the area. I also bought Gumbo, which was a hit, but I ordered too much and had some leftovers for my daughter and son-n-law to take home. Mind you, it is a tad spicy, but delicious, especially with rice or bread. I could certainly make a meal of it by itself. As for the BBQ, the sauce makes the ribs and chicken taste like it's from the South, and the sides are pretty remarkable as well, such as the Collard Greens, Macaroni and cheese and green beans. I guess my large order overwhelmed the kitchen, but I really wanted to help out this start-up, and enjoy the delicious food under new management. read more

Clifton's Gourmet Barbecue - Menu Board - Southern Near Me - Pasadena, California

Walked in for the first time, older black lady glares at me with an attitude asking what I want. Bad service. The food was ok but definitely not worth the price you pay. Not to mention the portions are quite small. This place also has very inconvenient hours of operation.Don't waste your time or money here read more

The Ribs were moist and tender. I enjoyed the Macaroni and cheese but the Collard Greens not so much. First time trying the greens. Will stick to the Baked Beans. Overall it was a delicious meal. read more

Incredible food, delightful and very helpful service, warm and welcoming ambience. My husband and I were so impressed with every item we ordered -- and we ordered a lot! The barbecue chicken, hot links, brisket, greens, Mac n cheese, peach cobbler, and the gumbo were all fantastic. Can't wait to return. Service was prompt and Karen is lovely. She made great recommendations and we are so excited to try more next time! read more

I ordered the chicken dinner plate with Mac n cheese and bbq beans. BEST bbq chicken in all of LA! The chicken was moist and full of Smokey flavor. The bbq sauce is delicious! I ordered the mild sauce. The meal comes complete with 2 slices of bread. The bbq beans have a complex flavor with a hint of bacon and jalapeño but not spicy. The Mac was also very flavorful. I also ordered a small sweet potato pie and it was amazing! What I loved most about the food was that it's definitely all made from scratch. The food tastes like it was prepared in a home kitchen. The staff were very friendly and it's easy to see they take pride in their food. This is a hidden gem in my opinion. read more

See The Gourmet Cobbler Factory, they share the same store front. Got the pulled pork that comes with a side of slaw. Pulled pork was good. The slaw was perfectly seasoned, not too sweet and just enough mayo. We got a side of mustard greens too. Very flavorful. Next review should be for Gourmet Cobbler Factory but since we ordered it with the bbq I'll just review it here. Got the mixed berry cobbler. So good! Was slightly warm still and good amount of sweetness. Parking is a little tough, no tables-so grab and go, seems like a nice mom and pop read more

Clifton's Gourmet Barbecue - Pulled pork comes with a side of slaw. - Southern Near Me - Pasadena, California