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...

I heart Philippe!! 6/22/2005

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I always get the turkey sandwich with a bowl of straight chili with a 50 cent glass of homemade lemonade. The lines can be long but they go ... more
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Heaven in my hands 5/20/2005

The french dips have to be the best in the world & I have been my places.Overall everything from soup to sewwts is really really GOOD more
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Heaven in my hands 5/19/2005

lotenero Provided by Partner
The french dips have to be the best in the world & I have been my places.Overall everything from soup to sewwts is really really GOOD more
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I salivate thinking of it 5/9/2005

primkitty Provided by Partner
By far one of the best things about LA. When I lived in NY I would dream about this sandwich. I get hungry thinking about it now. I saw a bad review and decided that guy went to the wrong place. The best french dip in the world!! Pros: cheap, delicious Cons: crowded more
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I salivate thinking of it 5/9/2005

By far one of the best things about LA. When I lived in NY I would dream about this sandwich. I get hungry thinking about it now. I saw a bad review and decided that guy went to the wrong place. The best french dip in the world!! Pros: cheap, delicious Cons: crowded more
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Philippe's sorry story 5/3/2005

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Service is bad here. One Saturday I had to wait more than 50 minutes to order my breakfast because our waitress(counter lady ) was too bus... more
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Why is everyone complaining about the quantity 4/29/2005

mintycool Provided by Partner
I just went back today after reviewing all the complaints on here about the size of the sandwich. Trouble is, everyone's used to "SUPERSIZE ME" meals and the huge portions that restaurants serve nowadays. These sandwiches are normal sized with normal amounts of meat. I had a sandwich, potato salad, shared a piece of pie and was FULL! The food is awesome and the service is excellent. I request that everyone take an objective look at what a normal sandwich size is and the recommended dietary guidelines and find that Philippe's is right in line especially for the cheap price! Go to Jerry's or Canter's if you want to choke on 2 inches of meat and an $11 sandwich! Then check in for triple-bypass surgery. Pros: Normal size portions, old-school atmosphere Cons: parking, crowded at peak hours more
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Why is everyone complaining about the quantity? 4/29/2005

I just went back today after reviewing all the complaints on here about the size of the sandwich. Trouble is, everyone's used to ""SUPERSIZE ME"" meals and the huge portions that restaurants serve nowadays. These sandwiches are normal sized with normal amounts of meat. I had a sandwich, potato salad, shared a piece of pie and was FULL! The food is awesome and the service is excellent. I request that everyone take an objective look at what a normal sandwich size is and the recommended dietary guidelines and find that Philippe's is right in line especially for the cheap price! Go to Jerry's or Canter's if you want to choke on 2 inches of meat and an $11 sandwich! Then check in for triple-bypass surgery. Pros: Normal size portions, old-school atmosphere Cons: parking, crowded at peak hours more
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Horribly overrated 4/15/2005

I can't believe how grossly overrated this place is. I've been a Los Angeleno since birth and I, for one, have not bought the hype of this place. Save your money and head over to Pink's, Cronie's or The Hat. more
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Horribly overrated 4/14/2005

haroof Provided by Partner
I can't believe how grossly overrated this place is. I've been a Los Angeleno since birth and I, for one, have not bought the hype of this place. Save your money and head over to Pink's, Cronie's or The Hat. more
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Pretty Disappointing... 4/8/2005

chris323 Provided by Partner
After reading all the reviews about this place and hearing how it's the home of the French Dip...I felt obligated to check this place out. And that was pretty well much all it was worth. Sure there is a ton of nostalgia with the place given its location and rustic look. However, that charm can only last so long. The food is decent and the prices aren't anything to complain about. $5.75 got me a sandwich and a lemonade ( 60 cents for the drink seemed like a bargin but the glass is kiddie sized). The service from the counter lady seemed cold and uninterested to serve me. When I got my sandwich...I was dumbfounded to see (or not see) how little meat there was. So I guess I can say I've been there but probably won't come back. Pros: ambiance, ample free parking Cons: frugal servings, uninterested staff more
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Pretty Disappointing... 4/8/2005

After reading all the reviews about this place and hearing how it's the home of the French Dip...I felt obligated to check this place out. And that was pretty well much all it was worth. Sure there is a ton of nostalgia with the place given its location and rustic look. However, that charm can only last so long. The food is decent and the prices aren't anything to complain about. $5.75 got me a sandwich and a lemonade ( 60 cents for the drink seemed like a bargin but the glass is kiddie sized). The service from the counter lady seemed cold and uninterested to serve me. When I got my sandwich...I was dumbfounded to see (or not see) how little meat there was. So I guess I can say I've been there but probably won't come back. Pros: ambiance, ample free parking Cons: frugal servings, uninterested staff more
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It's the Original 3/25/2005

Rub elbows with everyone from local celebrities, office workers, court jurors, and students. Everyone loves Philippe's. You too can stand in a long lunch line, have counter servers glare at you and snarl when you order incorrectly. It's a couple of levels down from the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld, but they still can intimidate the average human. The food is cheap, the sandwiches filling, and you can buy a decent cup of coffee for a reasonable price. Go at least once to say you did. Pros: Great atmosphere, Lots of choices Cons: Limited parking more
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It's the Original 3/24/2005

netter1 Provided by Partner
Rub elbows with everyone from local celebrities, office workers, court jurors, and students. Everyone loves Philippe's. You too can stand in a long lunch line, have counter servers glare at you and snarl when you order incorrectly. It's a couple of levels down from the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld, but they still can intimidate the average human. The food is cheap, the sandwiches filling, and you can buy a decent cup of coffee for a reasonable price. Go at least once to say you did. Pros: Great atmosphere, Lots of choices Cons: Limited parking more
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Drippy Goodness 3/10/2005

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I used to live in Los Angeles and for years I came here to eat lunch or grab a snack. This place has some really tasty french dip sandwiche... more
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Best French Dip Ever 3/8/2005

I so love this place. There's nothing like a double dipped lamb. Lamb is the only one they hand cut, which makes all the difference. And double dipping doesn't make it soggy, it makes it delightful. Unlike a lot of French dip spots, they don't give you a tub of juice to dip the sandwich into. They do it themselves, either once or twice on the bread. Go for twice. The pickled eggs are yummy and the coleslaw is good too. Order it dry if you aren't crazy about mayo. Love the atmosphere: sawdust on the floor, train museum on the premises, everyone from cops to jurors to lawyers to random tourists as customers. Get there before noon or after 130pm on weekdays to avoid lunch rush. Pros: great food, historic place, good deal Cons: parking tough, long lunch wait, crowded more
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Best French Dip Ever 3/7/2005

iheartcs Provided by Partner
I so love this place. There's nothing like a double dipped lamb. Lamb is the only one they hand cut, which makes all the difference. And double dipping doesn't make it soggy, it makes it delightful. Unlike a lot of French dip spots, they don't give you a tub of juice to dip the sandwich into. They do it themselves, either once or twice on the bread. Go for twice. The pickled eggs are yummy and the coleslaw is good too. Order it dry if you aren't crazy about mayo. Love the atmosphere: sawdust on the floor, train museum on the premises, everyone from cops to jurors to lawyers to random tourists as customers. Get there before noon or after 130pm on weekdays to avoid lunch rush. Pros: great food, historic place, good deal Cons: parking tough, long lunch wait, crowded more
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A timeless Treasure 3/3/2005

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This place has been here for as long as I can remember. I enjoy coming here when I make a rare trip into downtown Los Angeles for an errand... more
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Bonafide Good Food at Good Prices 2/16/2005

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From the sawdust on the floor to the old-timey uniforms of the waitresses, this place screams nostaligia and comfort. The french dip sandwic... more
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Bland food, long wait 2/9/2005

We decided to try Philippe because it's so well-known. Arriving at a busy time, we waited in line (rather, in the crowd - lines were not well defined) for about forty minutes, all the while looking forward to the food, since so many people in line were raving about it. A lot of them were out-of-towners who claimed to stop at Philippe every time in town. Food-wise, the sandwiches are rather bland. The pies are pretty decent, as is the coleslaw. It's just another sandwich joint. Eat upstairs to avoid the crowd. Price-wise, it's mediocre. If you can go when there's no or little wait, and you only need a sandwich, then it's good for that. Pros: laid-back Cons: parking, wait, service more
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