You haven't lived in L.A. if you haven't gone to Philippe's! I'm the fifth generation of my family to eat there, and I can't wait to introduce it to the sixth! The french-dip sandwiches are fantastic-- try pork or roast beef. Everything is reasonably priced, and the pies are delicious! This is the cheapest coffee on the planet. The seating and service are egalitarian, but in a way, that's also appealing. It's right by Chinatown and just north of Olvera Street, and across from Union Station. A good place to eat before or after sightseeing, train trip, or just because! The mustard is quite spicy though, so if spicy isn't your thing, enjoy but use sparingly.
Pros: delicious, inexpensive
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