Based on 92 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1121 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 522-0386
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Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
Clay Casto
Absolutely amazing little place! Their lunch special was so much food! And their special homemade BBQ sauce is to die for! The service was wonderful as well! Definitely recommend it!
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Jonathan Reyman
I’m sorry I must take out my food due to COVID, but it’s not a real inconvenience because the BBQ is SO good. I’ve eaten at their earlier location and now here for 30+ years. I’ve taken slabs of ribs home for parties. The sides are also great, and the people are welcoming and kind. Clay’s is a Springfield institution because the Clay family can cook! It’s a must visit.
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Gregory R Macdonald
Very sweet people. Mrs Clay serves food with the tenderness of a mother’s love. Been eating there for 25 years or more. Never had a bad meal or experience. These ribs will make you wake-up dreaming about them. Everyone should be buying LOCAL. And there’s not a better place to start! Every year, on my Birthday, I do a special favor for myself, and eat a full slab of pure Heaven. CLAY’S POPEYE’S BBQ should be a chain in everyone’s hometown. It was in Springfield for more than 40 years. Way before that Chicken chain got here. Do yourself a favor, check it out. You won’t be sorry! I would call the flavor: sweet, tangy, dark-red sauce, fall- off- the- bone meat. A Real Blessing a real Delight. And I AIN’T LYING!.
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Christopher Hanken
By far my favorite BBQ in Springfield, Illinois. Love the sweet hot “Blazin Heifer Sauce”! The rib tips are my favorite, but the ribs are excellent too. Anyone trying it for the first time I would suggest the combo that includes pork, beef & rib tips. If you like beans with BBQ or you hate beans with your BBQ – GET THE BEANS, they are fantastic.
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Robert Davis
My friend ordered the BBQ Lunch special, (beef, pork & tips). Very good beef and sauce. Decent pork & tips.
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Rochelle Kimbrough
In Springfield for whatever reason. You must treat urself too Clay’s Popeye’s Bbq. What a burst of flavor. Meat was so tender, sauce spectacular. The customer service was exceptional. Price just right.
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Joseph Blewitt
A great place for BBQ, especially considering the price. For just a few bucks, you get a pile of meat, bread, a side, and a drink. Great sauces, quick service, and plenty of seats round out the experience. On your first trip, you can easily see how this place earned, and keeps, its reputation as a Springfield staple.
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Sherri Layendecker
We were just there for my Birthday Lunch, it was delicious as usual , and the hospitality can’t be beat . We had all ages in our group of of 10 , from 3yrs , to 81 , and everyone loved their food . We were able to enjoy our food and conversation without feeling hurried , and our drinks were never empty . We love local , and this is one of the best in town !
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Richard Raven
I had the catfish and steak fries. It’s the best catfish I have ever had in my life. Tender, cornmealy, seasoned right. With some delicious hot sauce.
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victoria lavigne
Only place in town that makes fried green tomatoes!!! The grease they use is vegan friendly (but ya don’t have to take my word for it, just ask them!) and they also have a vegan suggestions from their menu! So sweet and accommodating! Definitely give them a try!
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