Los Angeles Restaurants
Philippe the Original
1001 N. Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel. 213/628-3781
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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-dipped 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,...
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Price Range: Most menu items under $7
Open Hours: Daily 6am-10pm
Cuisine: Breakfast/Lunch
Parking: Free parking
Payment: Not Accepted
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Better than original pantry
Posted by Chowhound from LA, CA on February 25, 2007
Not saying much, but i prefer this sawdust-on-the-floor no-nonsense hangout for honest stick-to-the-guts nostalgia, don't worry about coffee keping you up all night (it won't!) save room for dessert. some interesting historical memorabilia photos on walls. keep you wits about you in the parking lot after hours.
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