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Good old-fashioned value is what this legendary landmark cafeteria is all about. Popular with both South Central project residents and Beverly Hills elite, Philippe's unspectacular dining room with sawdust floors is one of the few places in L.A. where everyone can get along. Philippe's claims to have invented the French dip sandwich at this location in 1908; it remains the most popular menu item. Patrons push trays along the counter and watch while their choice of beef, pork, ham, turkey, or lamb is sliced and layered onto crusty French bread that's been dipped in meat juices. A hearty breakfast, served daily from 6 to 10:30am, is worthwhile if only for Philippe's uncommonly good cinnamon-dipped French toast. Beer and wine are available. For added entertainment, request a booth in the Train Room, which houses the nifty Model Train Museum. Tip: A regular coffee at Philippe The Original is the same price it was when the diner opened in 1924: 9ยข.
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User Reviews for Philippe The Original
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Ate here once before a Dodger game as a kid and Loved it!
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I remember there not being any seating downstairs but went upstairs anyways. The roast beef dip was really good but nothing special about it.
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- posted on 11.25.12
- by James H
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Consistent quality; an institution
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Phillippe's continues to please with their French Dip Sandwiches. However, prices have inched up, and, I remember getting a side salad (macaroni, potato, or cole slaw). No side...
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- posted on 11.18.12
- by GreggL14
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Definitely An Experience in Dining History!
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Phillipe's is an amazing part of LA history. It opened in 1908 and claims to have invented the French Dip Sandwich in 1918 by accidentely dropping a sandwich into the roasting...
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- posted on 11.17.12
- by Kumstone
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Contact:
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- tel: +1 213 628 3781
- fax: +1 213 628 1812
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Address:
- 1001 North Alameda Street
- At Ord St
- Los Angeles, CA 90012
Neighborhood:
Downtown/Mid-Wilshire/KoreatownPayments:
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Hours:
- Daily 6a-10p
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