Cole's
6 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Cole's, and several say it beats Philippe's, which one diner feels has slipped. One commenter who has not visited in years says Cole's used to be their favorite, and another has always preferred it. One commenter likes everything else there but finds the sandwiches ordinary and prefers Philippe's.
Address
Cole's French Dip, 118 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/KO4Champ in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024taste
Prefers Cole's French dip these days over Philippe's.
- Recommendsu/Lathryus in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024taste
Used to be their favourite, though they haven't visited in years.
- Recommendsu/iansmash in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Now goes to Cole's instead after an unpleasant meal elsewhere.
- Mixedu/uscrash in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024taste
Likes everything except the sandwiches, which felt ordinary and forgettable.
- Recommendsu/grippies2 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Says Cole's is the superior choice.
- Recommendsu/AcceptableSociety589 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Has always preferred Cole's personally.
- Recommendsu/HawkInteresting9914 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024taste
Feels the sandwich at Cole's is considerably better than Philippe's, and diners can dip it themselves.
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