Cole's

Restaurants, Sandwich shops Skid Row
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Cole's
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Whether you're a Philippe's fan or Cole's believer, the real question is—do you dip? Originators of the French Dip (or at least they claim to be), Cole's sits in the same Downtown location since 1908 when it opened its doors as the city's first public house inside the Pacific Electric railway station. Today, the booze is still flowing—pick your poison amid a selection of classic cocktails and brews on draft—and diners can order up hearty, beef jus-dipped French Dip sandwiches. There are also happy hour (Tue 11am-close; Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 3-7pm) specials at recession prices like $5 well drinks and $5 1/2 dip sandwich plus fries.

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Address: 118 E Sixth St
Los Angeles

Opening hours: Sun-Wed 11am-10pm; Thu 11am-11pm; Fri, Sat 11-1am
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Erin Kuschner
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Welp, Cole's is definitely an experience. On my last visit, I sat at the bar and ordered an Old Fashioned and a bowl of chili. The chili was great, the Old Fashioned was legitimately the strongest I've ever had (hey, happy hour) and the bartender called me "sweetheart" no less than seven times. If you're by yourself, it's a fantastic place to go to nurse a cocktail and eavesdrop on everyone around you while taking in the old school ambience. 

Michael J
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This place just oozes old school cool. It's right on the edge of a sort of sketchy area of Downtown, but this particular street and restaurant feels straight out of the early 1900s. I love the French dip here, especially with a side of spicy garlic fries. The fries aren't too spicy, but be aware that the atomic mustard most definitely is. The drinks are great here, too (there's a speakeasy bar in the back of the restaurant). And make sure to come by during happy hour to grab a real cheap Old Fashioned and feel like you're Don Draper.