Wow. BBQ. We drive past this restaurant occasionally and think we should stop and try this place. Today, we did. When you walk in. There is a menu and a counter with employees waiting to take your food orders. Choose chicken, baby back ribs, pulled pork and many hot and cold sides to accompany your dinner. After you take your tray of food to the cashier, the dining room area has many booths and tables to enjoy yourself BBQ. The food was fall off the bone delicious. We recommend this BBQ restaurant. read more

Best barbecue we have had in a long time!!! I have the baby back ribs, which were fantastic mac & cheese, and coleslaw. Everything was so fresh. my boyfriend really enjoyed his chicken. The food was amazing and well worth the trip !!! read more

Had some pretty good barbecue here! Finally stopped in after years of passing the place on the way to Raystown Lake. Glad we did! I got a rack of baby backs, my son a pulled pork sandwich, and we had mac 'n cheese and beans as sides. The rack was huge, and the meat was soft and pulled from the bones easily. Great sauce! My son enjoyed his sandwich (and some of my ribs), and the sides were tasty...especially the beans! Good chow, priced high but not unreasonable, and the counter staff was friendly. Pretty darned good stuff here. read more

Clem's Cafe - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

When I ordered the full slab of ribs, they had to weigh it because how big it was. They somehow made really sweet barbecue sauce really good! I wish I could come back again! read more

Very good food. Counter service with a smile and yummy barbecue. I've passed by for years. So glad we finally had time to eat there. We'll definitely go back. My sandwich fell apart, but was still delicious. read more

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This place has real barbecue, and it's very tasty. This is a counter-service place, with food already prepared, and some pre-packaged. Each item is ordered individually and packaged "to go," but there are plenty of indoor and outdoor tables. The barbecue sauce is tangy, and comes "on the side," so you can use as much or as little as you want. The meat is flavorful and cooked very well. The side dishes are also tasty, with some being better than others. There is an eye-catching pig on top of the building, and a large parking lot. (I often see trailers parked there, and they aren't blocking anyone or crowding the lot.) You can see/smell the barbecue being cooked outside on some visits. The prices are reasonable, and the establishment is kept clean. It's easy to access when traveling east on 22. If you're traveling west, you'll need to do a u-turn to get there, and another when you leave if you want to continue westward. read more

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I feel like the pulled pork is way over cooked or it was cooked awhile ago and reheated. The Mac n cheese is disgustingly. The noodles are overcooked. Velvets shells and cheese is better than this. I will never be back here. Still hungry, got to find another place to eat. read more

Clem's Cafe - Noodles are over cooked in this Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

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Always reliable. The ribs fall right off of the bone!. It's easy to just walk in, order and eat without a big fuss. I love that there is only one sauce and you know it's good. It's thick and flavorful. No guessing what to get... simple and to the point. The Mac and cheese is creamy but kinda lacks flavor. But the pork, ribs and sauce make up for it! Other bbq joints have been hit or miss (sometimes good, sometimes not,) but we can always count on deliciousness at Clem's. I got a whole quart of pork so I can enjoy some later. read more

Clem's Cafe - Quart of pork, Mac and cheese, ribs and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

The basic bbq joint, but very good for the area. When you go in you order at the counter and slide down to the register. It's very reasonable prices. The staff were all very friendly and very efficient. I'll definitely go back. read more

Took a detour past Clem's and stopped for lunch. This is a counter service place with indoor seating. We got boneless rib subs and birch beer from the window and had a quick lunch. The meat was tender, bbq sauce good. I did see a smoker out back, so they are slow cooking the meats. Very messy sandwich...we both ate it with a fork. read more

Clem's Cafe - Outside - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

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In search of good barbecue this last weekend for the Fourth of July when I stumbled across Clem's. This place is right off the main thoroughfare and you'll miss it if you aren't paying attention. Lucky for us, the pig sitting atop the restaurant caught our eye with enough notice. The meat smokers were billowing large plumes if hardwood smoke and though the parking lot was mostly full we squeezed ourselves in. During Covid they are limiting the number of patrons to 8 at a time in the store and no seating inside. There is however, a backyard with picnic tables under a shelter for those looking to eat on premise. Ordering was a breeze as there are only about half a dozen ways to prepare ribs, chicken and pulled pork. My wife got the pulled pork sandwich with jalapeños and pepper jack cheese and I got the combo which came with 2 pieces of chicken and 1/4 rack of ribs. Meat was tender and the BBQ sauce flavorful. I'm more accustomed to smoked meats in the South which typically don't come with sauce so that the meat can speak more for itself. Clem's on the other hand came swimming in sauce and therefore the meat didn't shine as much as I hoped. Still a good meal at a very reasonable price! read more

Clem's Cafe - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

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We live 1.5 hours away and once a year we drive past on our way to Pleasure Valley Raceway. In my opinion, if you give this place less than 5 stars, either you didn't get ribs or bbq just isn't your thing. We pick up ten racks and head to the track. Once we arrive and share the news, the ribs don't last long. You don't need to order ahead because they have already smoked the ribs. It's not fast food but since they smoke everything in advance, you get your food fast. We have tried the mac n cheese and it's tasty too. Maybe someday I will try the pulled pork and coleslaw but I can't pass up the ribs. If you live in Pittsburgh and like ribs, find a reason to take a drive out 22 and stop at Clem's. read more

Clem's Cafe - Baby back ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

Beast bbq I ever had! The sauce is the secret. It would be good on a piece of wood, lol Ribs, chicken, pork, to bad they never seem to have brisket? The garlic mashed potatoes should came by the gal. Really good! The other sides are same as everywhere else, but I'm not there for the Mac & cheese, lol read more

Been wanting to try this place for several years and finally had the chance... My wife and I had dinner here on recent late afternoon. I say late afternoon as the place closes everyday at 6pm. This alone isn't a big deal though it is a bit strange to me. I am not a local and from where I'm from, I can't think of any place that closes so early. Anyway, this is fast food barbecue. I liked it but my wife was not as pleased. Where I found the choices commiserate with a fast food bbq joint, my wife did not. Where I thought the food was good, she thought their chicken was too dry. Needless to say one of us walked away feeling good whereas the other won't be looking for a return trip. Service-wise, no complaints. The staff was friendly, patient as we decided what to order and helpful through-and-through. Overall, it's a decent place, the portions are big and I thought the food was good. My only nit is with closing time. It sure does cater to the early-bird crowd, exclusively. read more

Every so often, my family and I drive through Blairsville and have an opportunity to splurge on some tasty BBQ here at Clem's Cafe. This little shop has been in operation for over 20 years, and there's a reason they've been around so long - they're gooooooood. Clem's boasts that they're know for big portions, affordable prices, and amazing flavor enhanced by their use of hardwood fires. Well, they're not lying. The pulled pork sandwich I ordered (topped off with a hearty portion of sweet BBQ sauce) was enormous, so much so that I almost didn't have room for the mac and cheese with it. Almost - I love me some good mac and cheese! Clem's also offers chicken and ribs, as any good BBQ place should. My family has tasted a little bit of everything at this point. All of it is nicely seasoned - all of it is juicy and flavorful. Put simply, everything is gooooooood. While I wouldn't mind a few additions to the menu to accommodate a smaller stomach and appetite, this place is still a delicious experience. Definitely make time to visit Clem's if you're driving by - you won't regret it! read more

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Throughout highschool my friends and I have always gone to keystone state park as a day trip followed by Clems for dinner. After 4-5 years of going during the summer clems is fr the best place to eat. Their food is amazing, and the people who work there are amazing. We typically like to eat outside and this one dude kept making jokes with us. A few of us didn't get anything to eat (we just weren't hungry) and he came out with 3 of the best sweet potato pie slices. They were so good. Thank you to the guy who gave us them. read more

Clem's Cafe - Clems - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

Clems is good BBQ. Not great, but it usually satisfies my cravings the few times I pass through the area. I think their meats and preparation methods are pleasing, but I find the sauce to be too overpowering. It is located in a prime location, so it attracts a constant flow of loyal customers who wouldn't dream of driving by without stopping in. Over the years, Clems has grown from a small roadside stand into a large eat-in restaurant. Orders are placed, served and paid for in one transaction at the counter. Service is fast and efficient. read more

Clem's Cafe - Outdoor seating area. - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

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Take out. Great pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ pork ribs and chicken. There is Limited inside seating.

My ribs were burnt and the menu is uninspired. After having lived in Alabama and Florida this is not BBQ. May be good for this area but definitely not the best BBQ. read more

Excellent bar b que in a relaxing atmosphere. Friendly service. If you stop here once, you will stop twice.... We don't get out this way often, but when we do....we stop in for a bite, and some take out... Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting. read more

I can't believe I got boiled chicken from a bbq place wow! And nasty! Ribs are good, pulled pork is incredibly bland. Way to crash n burn Clem's. No burnt ends and no brisket! If u actually want bbq and not just ribs go somewhere else! read more

Clem's Cafe - Boiled chicken from bbq place! Nasty!!! And by the way on the off chance it's not boiled? Nope no way it's boiled ! - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

Best baby back ribs anywhere! Even Better than the big name BBQ spots in Texas. Flavorful, tender fall of the bone. Worth the drive

You won't get a better bbq sauce in the tri-state area! The garlic mashed potatoes are divine, the rolls are excellent, the sweet potato pie is a great southern touch, and oh! the ribs!!! And there's nothing like soda pop in glass bottles! Love this place, its vibe, and its excellent, high-quality food! read more

Amazing barbecue! It's a simple, laid back dining room but the food speaks for itself. The meats fall off the bone and is seasoned well, plus the barbecue sauce is incredible. My macaroni and cheese was delicious, along with my 1/2 chicken and boneless ribs. A great meal for 2 for under $30! read more

I have passed Clem's so many times but I was always on a destination with no time to stop. Excited I finally got to stop at Clem's! The boneless pork ribs were delicious !!! Sauce was amazing and meat was tender, moist and delicious! I only got a side of their chili, but next time I will order a larger size lol , it was sooo good too!! Cannot wait to go back and try more items on the menu. If you go and see a long line, don't fret! They are organized and it moves quick! Indoor and outdoor seating! read more

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I have a confession to make about this place. For years I have sped past here while criss-crossing the highway commuting from here to there without giving this spot a second thought. I even remember the old location before the widening of the road. Now I can say, without a doubt, that I should kick myself in the behind. Why did I shun this place? Sticking my nose up in the air thinking that this food wouldn't satiate my need for some beefy barbecue. When I finally did come here and order some heaven I think I may have literally gone to heaven. I ordered myself a pulled beef sub with a side of their mac n cheese and garlic mashed potatoes. To say I was blown away is by far the biggest understatement I could have ever said. This was the most mouth watering pulled beef I have ever had. Placing it on that homemade roll was so good. The sauce they make in house has the right mix of sweet and spicy that I should have just got some of that to bring home and put on top of literally everything I would eat. The mac n cheese was the right amount of cheesiness and the portion could have been bigger for me, only because I wanted more, not because it wasn't enough. The garlic mashed potatoes were the perfect consistency with a bit of lumps in it. Truly making it a homemade delicacy. The staff here are super to deal with. They were so fast and efficient that my wait time was near zero. So polite as well, made for a pleasant experience. I will definitely have to stop here more often, especially in the warmer months, if not for anything else but to smell the amazing meat cooking. read more

Clem's Cafe - Something about a cool pig. - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

Ordered catering for a party of approximately 30 people. 8 racks of ribs, 3qt of mac & cheese, a full chicken, and 3 qt of chili. It's a long drive (approx an hour for me) but it's a straight shot. It is also worth the drive and the money. Everyone loved it!!! The ribs literally fell off the bone. There was nothing to cut. All of the mac & cheese went easily and had the weather been just a little cooler I know all of the chili would have gone too. Great flavor!!! One suggestion - add cornbread to the menu. Wish I had pictures but they ate it too fast!!!! read more

I can't understand all the excellent reviews. Tonight I got a half rack of ribs, along with beans and pasta salad. They were out of other sides. The ribs were tender, with ample meat. But they had little taste and I couldn't detect any hint of wood or rub. They also left a bad aftertaste. The sauce was genetic, as well as the sides. One you eat ribs at a top rated place in the south, or even NYC - you won't return to Clem's. read more

I would definitely come back. The pork was tender and the sauce was better than most I've had in the region. I was happy that the sauce wasn't too sweet, like a lot of places in NJ and PA. (I'm from Texas, but live in NJ.) I liked that my roll came separately so it was warm still when it came time to put the meat on. It tasted like they basted the meat in sauce, like we do back home, rather than putting sauce on roasted meat, like most places up here. The pie filling was okay and relatively light for sweet potato pie, but the crust tasted like frozen crust. Nice discovery while driving across PA. read more

Some of the best barbecue I have ever had!! The sauce is so sweet and savory and the meat is so tender. All for a low price too!!! I will definitely be coming back here as often as I can! read more

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We drove a little over a hour to get these ribs. These are the best ribs ever! Always consistent with the quality! Well worth the drive for them! read more

Food was ok. Wasn't a fan of the bbq sauce would've preferred it on the side compared to on top. Ribs where tender but the sauce kind of took away from the flavor of the ribs. Mac and cheese sides was a bit runny for my liking and baked beans where fine. read more

I've heard roughly half a dozen people talk about this spot and my family and I finally decided to make the trip out to this spot and I tried several items. The ribs couldn't have been more tender. If you pulled a rib apart, the meat came off leaving the bone clean pretty much every time. The sauce itself was just too sweet, but that's just my own preference. I tried the pulled pork and it also had nice flavor to it. The sides were pretty solid. The potato salad wasn't loaded with many ingredients, but it was a solid dish. The cole slaw is also a pretty standard, mayonnaise based slaw. It was a good co plummet to the pulled pork. I also tried the mac and cheese and I was pretty happy with it. It was loaded with a huge deal of Velveta-esque cheese. Lastly, I didn't get to try any, but everybody I've talked to said the mashed potatoes are fantastic. The thing that impressed me the most are the buns. No matter where I've gotten BBQ, every place just offers the cheap, basic burger bun for their pulled pork. Since I was taking food home, they gave me buns that just needed 400 degrees in the oven for 4 minutes. The buns came out with a bit of crunch on the crust and a light, fluffy center. Even if you're just getting ribs, something that many people don't have with bread, I'd recommend getting some to try. Lastly, everybody raves about this spot and they're good enough that we're going to make another trip out there next week. I'll try to report back on the mashed potatoes if I can get any. read more

The food is okay but they smother the meat with BBQ sauce. Good BBQ should never be drowned in sauce.

Having driven past this place about 100 times, I finally decided to stop in and try it out. There's a lack of decent food options on 22 if chains or fast food are not your thing. The restaurant space is nice, they have plenty of indoor seating and I believe I saw some picnic tables out back. I was pretty impressed by how quick things went. We waited in a small line and once we told them what we wanted, our food was placed in front of us in about 30 seconds. The menu is pretty limited but I'd say standard as far as BBQ places go. I had the pulled pork and it was fantastic, I loved their sauce. I tried a few of the sides, I wasn't really crazy about the Mac and cheese and the coleslaw was kind of blah. Prices are very reasonable. Overall, this place is definitely worth stopping in. read more

Clem's Cafe - Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

Great food. Reasonably priced. We stopped her this past weekend for a quick dinner on Sunday and were very happy that we did. They do not have multiple sauce options but the sauce that they use is great. We were a little disappointed that they'd sold out of half/whole chickens by 6 PM but that just goes to show that the food is all cooked fresh and in high demand. So...if you want chicken you should get there early! They do have a dining area but no servers. When we return we'll probably get take-out. I had the pulled pork sub and a 1/4 rack of ribs and thoroughly enjoyed both. My only complaint is that I wish they'd offer a pulled pork/chicken combo as part of their menu. read more

Small selection Pork or Chicken. The chili was ok. Wasn't bad had better. Would I get it again maybe. Chix. Was perfectly cooked but I suspect if it was hour later it may have been dry or even over cooked. The mash potatoes need some serious work. Mac n Chez. Fantastic. read more

Badd Ta The Bone. Nice! Barbecue cooked over hardwood fire. The ribs were tasty, tender, came of the bone easily and nicely cooked. Had that bbq flavor but not overly smoked like so many places that over smoke the meat. Enjoyed the sauce, that is a little sweet with a hint of vinegar. You can get the sauce on the side, if you chose. Tried the Mac & Cheese, it was OK, better than some but nothing special. Be sure to read the little white board before you order or ask any FAQ's! Funny! Also, found out the place in State College with a same or similar name is not associated. Rumors, Rumors were wrong. read more

Word on the street is that Clem's has the best ribs ever. After a look, you can tell they are fall right off the bone. Smothered in a tangy bbq sauce makes them even better. I ended up getting the combo platter with ribs and pulled pork. I also got a side of cole slaw and a side of baked beans. The entire platter of meat was smothered in their sauce, which I liked but I can imagine others might prefer less sauce. While I really enjoyed my food, I think they would benefit from having a selection of different sauces to choose from. If they do, I didn't know about it. For a bbq joint, I really liked that the service was incredibly quick and that there was plenty of seating available for diners. I definitely will make this a regular pit stop when I travel to the east! read more

Clem's Cafe - Ribs and pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Pennsylvania

I'm a vegetarian. And I ate at Clem's. No, no, no... I didn't convert to a meat eater after some great pilgrimage to the place. Let me explain myself: I was a Penn Stater from the Pittsburgh area, who on my trips back and forth to school would stop at Clem's in Tyrone. I'm assuming that this Clem's is owned by the same people, but please forgive me if I am wrong. Anyway, this was before I was a vegetarian. I would always get the pulled pork sandwich and put some coleslaw on top of it (I know that sounds weird, but that's something us Pittsburghers do). I LOVED it. Fast forward a couple years: I've moved to Las Vegas and am now meat-free. As much as I love being veg, one of the things I miss the most is barbeque. It is impossible to find anything like it (good, anyway) as a vegetarian. Goodbye, delicious barbeque sauce. *Sniff* So, on my first trip back to Penn State since I had graduated, I made a stop at Clem's. Fortunately, there weren't a lot of people around because they probably would have thought my husband and I were nuts (as I'm sure you will as you read this). We went in and ordered a bunch of sides. At the last second, I ordered some rolls too. The girl at the counter gave us a look as if to say, "Seriously? You just want a roll?" Yes, ma'am, that is all... So we sat down to our feast of side dishes and I started to wish for some of that amazing barbeque sauce. Hubby goes and asks for some. Well now what? Just dunk the bread? After some deliberation, we made some sandwiches of our own. A roll with garlic mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and barbeque sauce. Don't judge- desperate times call for desperate measures. It may not have been the pulled pork sandwich of my yesteryear, but it was super tasty and helped nix my bbq craving. In my vegetarian opinion, it was incredible. The barbeque sauce- amazing. The roll- super yummy. The coleslaw- great. The mac n cheese- my least favorite of everything but still really good. The garlic mashed potatoes? They are the stuff dreams are made of. To finish the meal we got a slice of the sweet potato pie and it was so good. So, if this place can manage to get their side dishes spot-on delicious, I can only imagine that their barbeque is out of this world. Would I go back and make my veg sandwich again? You betcha. But if it happened to be a super busy Saturday night I would probably get it to-go to avoid the strange looks... read more

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