I've eaten at Philippe's since I was a little girl, in town with my father to visit his workplace (808 Spring Street) in the '50s; he enjoyed eating lunch there with all the judges and politicians. I now live in northern California, but eat at Philippe's EVERY time I'm in LA, a couple times a year to see family and friends. The food is GREAT, the lines long but quick, the waitstaff warm and accommodating, the place big enough for every and all kinds of diners. It's a place to truly LOVE to visit and eat at. Only complaint was lemon merique pie wasn't tart/lemony, as it's been in the past. Pudding & custards are smaller, but coffee is only 10 cents! Go back to generous-sized desserts - you can surely afford it!
Pros: consistent, good food, happy, friendly staff, happy customers
Cons: tart up that pie!, parking can by iffy, shrunken puddings
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