The Original Philippe

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1001 N Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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(213) 617-3781
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Best

Our food came out on time and was prepared just right. I would recommend this place to a hungry person the portions are huge! Service as ok but the food made up for it! I?d go her...

Worst

I think the sandwiches are too small and do not hold enough meat to feed a grown man. A 7 year old might like the portions but not me. I can buy a small sandwich like that one i...

Dippity do dah 8/12/2002

HollyBGolly Provided by Partner
These are by far the best sandwiches around! I got my beef dip with bleu cheese and coleslaw. This was probably the best coleslaw I have ever tasted. If you live in the valley and don't feel like driving - take the Metro. Get on at Universal and off at the station in Daowntown. It is a very short walk from there! more
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Best Lamb sandwich ever 8/12/2002

yopizzaguy Provided by Partner
They are known for the French DIp beff but you want something great try the Lamb Sandwich and for an extra bit of taste have it with Blue Chesse the best......... more
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The BEST! 8/8/2002

The French Dip is the BEST at Philippe's and you can tell, it is always packed with out-of-towners and people who make a special trip downtown just to eat there. I love Philippe's! more
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Better than Arby's??? 8/7/2002

We had the French Dip sandwich during lunch hour. It was over priced, and not all that great to be raving about. It's better than Arby's, but not by much. Pros: Convenience, Parking Cons: Crowded, Family Seating more
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The BEST! 8/7/2002

a4rocki Provided by Partner
The French Dip is the BEST at Philippe's and you can tell, it is always packed with out-of-towners and people who make a special trip downtown just to eat there. I love Philippe's! more
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Better than Arby's 8/7/2002

compubaby Provided by Partner
We had the French Dip sandwich during lunch hour. It was over priced, and not all that great to be raving about. It's better than Arby's, but not by much. Pros: Convenience, Parking Cons: Crowded, Family Seating more
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location history location 7/28/2002

I love to go to Philippe's when I am in the area. It brings back fond childhood memories, especially at a time when so many of the places from my childhood have succumed to the the devlopers' ideas of ""progress"" Pros: selection, history, price Cons: always crowded more
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location history location 7/27/2002

bandlady Provided by Partner
I love to go to Philippe's when I am in the area. It brings back fond childhood memories, especially at a time when so many of the places from my childhood have succumed to the the devlopers' ideas of "progress" Pros: selection, history, price Cons: always crowded more
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Whats all the hype about? 7/26/2002

I seen this place on an episode of Huell Howsers KCET show! After watching it on T.V i was intrigued. Then my father treated me to a sandwich there and I couldn't understand what all the hype was about?! The sandwich is so dry you'll need to disect a camel to quench your thirst! The dipping sauce tastes like the nation of nausea! And the price is ridiculous for the amount of sandwich your getting. Theres history but who cares?! How does the history affect your life?! It doesn't in anyway! So just bulldoze the place down and build an IN-N-OUT! But go ahead and see for yourself. Everybody should try atleast once to make there own judgements. more
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Whats all the hype about 7/25/2002

jerry_watkins Provided by Partner
I seen this place on an episode of Huell Howsers KCET show! After watching it on T.V i was intrigued. Then my father treated me to a sandwich there and I couldn't understand what all the hype was about?! The sandwich is so dry you'll need to disect a camel to quench your thirst! The dipping sauce tastes like the nation of nausea! And the price is ridiculous for the amount of sandwich your getting. Theres history but who cares?! How does the history affect your life?! It doesn't in anyway! So just bulldoze the place down and build an IN-N-OUT! But go ahead and see for yourself. Everybody should try atleast once to make there own judgements. more
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Best french dip! 7/24/2002

We love Philippe's....the french dips are wonderful, not to mention the potato salad! It's just nice and kind of takes you back in time. It makes me feel like I'm not in LA. Pros: great food more
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Best french dip! 7/23/2002

gruhlke Provided by Partner
We love Philippe's....the french dips are wonderful, not to mention the potato salad! It's just nice and kind of takes you back in time. It makes me feel like I'm not in LA. Pros: great food more
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melt in your mouth-great! 6/21/2002

Showed up for an early dinner before a Dodger game on a thursday. Found that there was enough staffing to keep the lines to 2-3 people maximum. Definitely recommend double dipped. Pros: enough parking, great food Cons: watch the mustard, basic creature cmfrts, dont bring first date more
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melt in your mouth-great! 6/20/2002

GRoberge Provided by Partner
Showed up for an early dinner before a Dodger game on a thursday. Found that there was enough staffing to keep the lines to 2-3 people maximum. Definitely recommend double dipped. Pros: enough parking, great food Cons: watch the mustard, basic creature cmfrts, dont bring first date more
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An LA Tradition 6/20/2002

We have been going to Philippe's for over 20 years. Yes the place looks pretty much the same, and I don't think the price of coffe has changed either. Most importantly, the French Dip tastes the same today as it did when I was a kid - the only difference is I have developed a taste for that MUSTARD. We pile it on and eat those great sandwiches until the mustard makes us cry. Great LA tradition - it's good to see that some things don't change. Pros: French Dip, MUSTARD more
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An LA Tradition 6/19/2002

mds02 Provided by Partner
We have been going to Philippe's for over 20 years. Yes the place looks pretty much the same, and I don't think the price of coffe has changed either. Most importantly, the French Dip tastes the same today as it did when I was a kid - the only difference is I have developed a taste for that MUSTARD. We pile it on and eat those great sandwiches until the mustard makes us cry. Great LA tradition - it's good to see that some things don't change. Pros: French Dip, MUSTARD more
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Once is enough 6/10/2002

Maux Provided by Partner
I have heard about Phillipes for a long time so I finally tried it. It was OK. I think the atmosphere and history behind the establishment has fooled people into believing the food is better than it is. the food was average and I probably would not go back. If you have not been there I do recommend you go at least once. more
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Mouth-watering 6/10/2002

JJones Provided by Partner
I don't get to Philippe's enough. Fantastic dipped sandwiches and painfully delicious mustard. Sooo good. Expect long lines at lunch during the week, and whenever the Dodgers are playing at Chavez Ravine. Pros: Sandwiches, Mustard Cons: Long Lines more
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Once is enough 6/10/2002

I have heard about Phillipes for a long time so I finally tried it. It was OK. I think the atmosphere and history behind the establishment has fooled people into believing the food is better than it is. the food was average and I probably would not go back. If you have not been there I do recommend you go at least once. more
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Mouth-watering 6/10/2002

I don't get to Philippe's enough. Fantastic dipped sandwiches and painfully delicious mustard. Sooo good. Expect long lines at lunch during the week, and whenever the Dodgers are playing at Chavez Ravine. Pros: Sandwiches, Mustard Cons: Long Lines more
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