Why you should experience Blake's Place in Los Angeles, California.
Blake's Place is a classic Southern California barbecue café where slow-smoked meats, generous plates, and a welcoming neighborhood spirit come together in a setting devoted to the craft of real pit barbecue.
Located along East Miraloma Avenue near Kraemer Boulevard in Anaheim, the restaurant sits within a working commercial district surrounded by breweries, warehouses, and small businesses that give this corner of the city an unpolished, local character. The moment you step inside, the air carries the unmistakable aroma of wood smoke and roasted meat, a signal that the kitchen is working patiently. The atmosphere is casual and lively, with diners gathering around hearty plates while trays of brisket, ribs, and sandwiches move steadily across the counter.
What you should know about Blake's Place.
Blake's Place has is best known for traditional slow-smoked barbecue prepared with patience and consistency.
Since opening in 1996, the café has served more than a million guests while developing a loyal following across Orange County. What distinguishes the kitchen is its commitment to wood-burning barbecue pits capable of smoking thousands of pounds of meat at a time, allowing brisket, ribs, chicken, and other proteins to cook slowly for up to sixteen hours in a controlled smoky environment. That extended cooking time gives the meat its signature tenderness and deep flavor, the kind of barbecue that separates traditional pit cooking from faster modern techniques. Over the years the menu has grown to include stacked sandwiches, combo plates, and signature items such as brisket sandwiches, baby back ribs, and piled-high barbecue platters that showcase the kitchen's smoked meats. The restaurant also developed a strong catering business that serves events throughout Orange County, extending its barbecue tradition far beyond the café walls.
How to fold Blake's Place into your trip.
Blake's Place works perfectly as a satisfying lunch or dinner while exploring the craft breweries and industrial-edge neighborhoods of eastern Anaheim.
Arrive hungry and take a moment to scan the menu of smoked meats before committing to a classic brisket sandwich or a full barbecue plate stacked with ribs and sides. The service style is relaxed and counter-based, giving the restaurant the easygoing rhythm of a neighborhood café where regulars and first-time visitors share tables and stories. Many guests pair their meal with nearby brewery visits or other local stops that fill the surrounding Miraloma district with energy throughout the evening. By the time you step back outside, the lingering scent of smoke and the fullness of a well-earned barbecue meal capture the unmistakable spirit of Southern California comfort food.
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