Not too many places can brag a 100-year history, but the long-standing Philippe The Original—most known for its French-Dip Sandwich—is an L.A. institution. Time hasn’t changed inside the Downtown standby where jumbo French toast—four halves of fluffy cinnamon-battered egg bread—is served alongside a cup of coffee and glass of O.J. for $4.95.
The face-off begins with breakfast. Brioche, challah, sourdough or even croissants, the egg-battered toast’s form is as varied as its adornments—maple syrup but the requirements are simple: warm homey goodness on a plate.
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