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For three star American, try Philippe The Original in Los Angeles. Located in the Chinatown neighborhood, this very affordable restaurant has been around for the last 100 years. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and breakfast. This place is good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a HYPED up TRENDY spot. No way are the French Dips the best, they are ok but they are super small and $5 dollars, the $5 dollars is just for the French Dip, Then you have to buy potatoe...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's Is the CrA�me de la crA�me of French dip sandwiches! Wow, I am really impressed with their sandwich. It was super Delicious, that I wish I would have ordered another. I got the Beef Dip with...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
saw this place on the travel channel, and said damn that look good, every thing went fine. found parking waited in that long line.... mmm i can taste it now, found a seat up stars, in our own little...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's okay. The lamb is pretty good. Long drive though. I avoid downtown.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
********** (ten stars) Yee-haw! Better than "As good as it gets!"As you can see by my past reviews, I am generous in my rating. You pretty much have to sexually harass me to get a star knocked off...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That was my second time in Philippe. I don't have much memory at the first time. But this time, I love it!!!!!My husband got a BEEF DOUBLE DIP SANDWICH and a PORK DOUBLE DIP SANDWICH. I got a LAMB...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time in Philippe's. Had the beef double dipped, chicken noodle and 9cent coffee. I say quizno's beef dip's better but Philippe's has bigger menu and very affordable price. I'd love to try...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm with Marc D.---What can you say about Philippe's that hasn't been said already?I just wanted to post so I could vote the deserved 5 stars. Not sure if I can vote w/o commenting.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can you say about Philippe's that hasn't been said already? The place is a Los Angeles landmark. A restaurant/diner of yesteryear that continues to draw people from all walks of life who come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't much to add to the wealth of reviews here, but in the event that you're too lazy to scroll down, here are a few quick pointers that I gleaned on my first trip there this weekend:1. This...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an institution, I know, but the meats are a little dry and not as tasty as should be, even when you smother the jus... I prefer the french dip at Houston's (of course it's double the price).
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my BF. We both had the beef sandwich, mine dipped, his dry. The last time they over dipped his sandwich and the bread was so soggy, it was impossible to eat. First, the sandwich is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went there today for my 3rd time, and I still love it! They have one of the best spicy mustards ever!
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went before the first game of the Cardinals Dodgers NLDS game today for a late lunch with my uncle, brother, and cousin. Best decision of the week. Maybe. There have been a lot of good decisions this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Home of the Original French Dip and a must eat if your visiting LA. They have cheap bites all over the place, from pies to sandwiches and it all is decently good. Its a little too off the curb for me,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not gonna lie this is a damn good sandwich but somewhere between waiting in those monstrous 15-20 minute lines and forkin' up 20 dollars just for two full meals the sandwich ends up leavin a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
despite what cole's claims, philippe's is and will always be the gold standard for what a french dip sandwich should be. the lines get a little crazy on game day but anticipation is part of the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best way i can think to describe Phillipes:I was recently with a group of friends, and phillipes came up. One of my buddies exclaimed "i've never actual been there." I told him he had to try and I...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the french dip sandwiches here are good but nothing to write home about. the thin sliced beef is generously packed in wet buns dipped in beef juice...which may not be for all taste. The cole slaw...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i know i know they say pork isnt good for you but i cant help it! ill die happy because the pork sandwich is to die for! love it enough said u have to be there and try it for yourself oh the macaroni...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 Stars.For several years, I noticed this place on Yelp and said to myself, "Um why is a French Dip place getting such great reviews, the sandwich isn't even that good".Until that is, I saw an Episode...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The majority of reviews for Philippe usually start out with, "I had a friend in from out of town..." And my story is no different.DK was in town for a quick visit, so prior to his arrival, I sent him...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
bomb french dips. I tried Beef, Pork, and Lamb (to which i'd rank them in that order, beef being the best) ...but then again, i'm probably biased because i loove beef. pork was right there. lamb was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're gonna eat overpriced downtown food, you might as well eat it here... then you can say you've been here. I knew I was supposed to go here, because, you know, it's Phillippe's, so I finally...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best French Dip I've ever had. Lemonade and Potato salad were real and very authentic. Been a long time since I sat down at a resturant and real lemonade or potato salad that doesn't taste like it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was sent to LA for business trip, and I know that one of my goals was to make it to Philippe's for a French Dip. So after my shift I headed out on the Metro towards Union Station, and about 30...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, but somewhat overrated. Breakfast is pretty good and a lot of Downtown locals come by to enjoy a cup of 9 cents coffee and the nostalgia of the place. It looks like it hasn't changed since it...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visited here yesterday for the first time. Sort of crowded but we were able to get a seat. However the food was OK - I feel they could do a bit better with the sandwiches, a bit on the skimpy side -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While in town on business I made a pilgrimage to Philippe because of publicity such as Man v. Food. Whatever of the food and experience that completely didn't live up to the hype was burned from my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I went to Coles 2 days ago (see review) and today, I went to Phillipe for lunch after an appointment in downtown. I wanted to do a fair comparison while Coles was still in my intestines. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh... this place is definitely not all it's hyped up to be. After seeing it several times on Food Network, especially as "best of" places... it just really doesn't measure up.I am a big fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overated.After watching Man vs. Food LA, I wanted to try the infamous Philippe's ORIGINAL French dip sandwich. I was stoked when I came here for lunch because there was no line and I heard the line...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dry..... can't really taste the goodness of it... :(
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place might be a little overrated, but you need to be a french dip fan to truly enjoy this place. I went here last Friday at like 1:30 pm and there was still a line. We had the original french...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone that gives this place less than four stars is crazy and one star, totally uncalled for..So the location rocks because you can go there after a Chinatown gallery night. The soup kitchen/ saw...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since they are both institutions in their respective cities:*Grandma knows best deli workers* vs. Sort of pissed, don't wanna be here burly dudes*Pay grandma* vs. Pay at a separate counter and $50...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty tasty French Dip sandwiches... Can't say the same about the pies though.Worth checking out for the experience alone.. The ~20 lines to order food are always long, but they go pretty quickly....
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday morning and you wake up in downtown L.A. with vicious beer munchies. What to do, what to do? Philippes! Your mouth already starts salivating for French dipped sandwhiches, lemonade and ice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me issue my little caveat: This review is favorable, in large part, because of the ambiance--a potentially huge factor in any dining experience, in my book.There, I said it. Now, let me be honest,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
in my bf's words - thanks for writing the review for me babies:I went for the first time with my g/f cause she wanted to go there so damn bad so i said ok whatever lets check it out sounds good. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today at lunch was the first time I've made it here after being intrigued every day I pass by during my commute to/from work in the Warehouse District. I am a big fan of French Dips and this one was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here about five times, and every time I end up asking myself. Why!! do I keep coming back! Then In remember, its tradition. Sorry, you can get a much better sandwich at other places. I am...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, once for lunch and once for breakfast. The double dip beef sandwich was pretty double darn good and their french toast is amazing! The hot mustard is also awesome, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to try Philippe's after about a million people telling us we needed to come here for sandwiches. I got the beef sandwich, and it was delicious! I, however, HATE au jus put on my sand which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to like.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The seminar I was attending downtown ended early and after taking the Redline to Union Station I decided to check out "The Original". I've heard about the place for decades--lots of folks rave about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to think of anything to say after 832 reviews, but here goes...Philippe's is awesome. It's an old, old, old-school place with fantastic food, extremely reasonable prices, and amazing atmosphere....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can be said about this place that hasn't been said before? Great french dipped sandwiches. Amazing chili, delicious lemonade... it's a great place! On my first trip i had the roast...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like a lot of other people, I went here because I'd seen it on the Food Network. Twice. So I was curious to try their french dip sandwich. I tried both the beef and the lamb.Maybe if I had requested...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, if Huell Howser likes it, it can't be all bad? I found it to be highly over-rated. The place was dirty, crowded, noisy. Yeah, I know the last 2 are suppose to be a good thing as far as business...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the hype. We drove from Orange County to see what it was all about only to find unseasoned meat in sandwiches that weren't really hot, and for something that people say are the "best,"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Philippe's after going to the mass at the Cathedral (about 5 minutes away). There are several parking lots available especially for Philippe's which is very helpful. The long lines are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this review short since there's already so many reviews. So basically when you come here, get ready to wait about 15-20 minutes and avoid standing in line where someones going to be making a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What is there to say about this place that hasn't been said in the 800 reviews. Philippe's offered what had to be the best sandwiches I've ever had, all dipped in a wonderful au-jus sauce. They've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just started graduate school and basically that means I cant afford fancy meals anymore. But i still want quality food. So my friend introduced me to Philippe's. Saying its affordable and the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when the lady was putting together my sandwich i beckoned to it.. come to me my child.. come to me..this place takes cash only, and although the line is intimidating, it goes through fairly quickly,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I saw the thing n Tv about this place and I decided to try it out. I got the roast beef and was slighly disapointed. Then I tried my boy friends lamb sandwich and was in heaven!!!!! Maybe I am just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
finally got a chance to experience this iconic LA landmark! tried the lamb and the beef dips along with a side of meaty chili. the horseradish is STRONG, in a good way so just be careful with how...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am an avid viewer of the travel channel and Phillippe's is always on one of the shows so I decided to give it a whirl.The line was as long as they said it was, I waited for about 20 minutes, which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So funny because my family and I go to Chinatown at least two to three times a month to eat, see the Chinese Herbalist, visit an Acupuncturist, have dim sum at CBS Seafood Restaurant which is right...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty easy to please a stomach like mine, especially after I've played a three day volleyball tournament. Philippe's definitely hit the spot after a crazy weekend of sun, shouting, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another food destination I can cross off my list!! Philippes is a place I heard much about from locals and from travel/food channel exposes on places to get a great sandwich. First off, we came...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lines are long because the food is good - so factor that into your equation when coming to Philippes (and if the lines aren't long when you get here, high-five yourself and order quickly before...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy lines before a Dodger's game, but worth the wait. It's set up like the bet windows at the horse races. Betting with your line mates on which line will move the fastest is the best way to pass...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a weekday evening and the line was short. The counter lady was efficient and nice - the double dipped beef was pretty good. The horseradish mustard can blow your head off. In a good way....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe, actally is not the original, French Dip, was once an outstanding place to eat, gone now are the huge sandwiches that once upon a time, filled you up and the pickled eggs that WERE purple...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a few times now at various times of the day, and the lines are always long. But they move and the ladies behind the counter are fast and friendly. I always have pig out on both potato and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know that is this place is very famous in LA, but I went to college in Montreal, Canada and this cannot even compare. The meat was a little dry although the bread was ok. Adding mustard to increase...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sandwiches. Great chili. Good lemonade. (That's all I tried so far.) Plus they've got beer and wine . . . would've tried those too, but I was driving. Great prices too. One day I'll have the 9...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great beef dip!!! Corn chowder was awesome!!! I would of gave them 5 stars but the lady who took our order was crabby.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: GoodService: Cafeteria StyleAmbiance: Old SchoolPortions: Just rightFacility Type: DeliCuisine: French-Dips, American BreakfastPrice: Cheap Parking: Street parking or in back lot.Best For:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's 2009, and a cup of coffee at Philippe is prices at 9 cents- yes, 9 cents! OK, so I am rating it 4 stars not because Philippe has cheap coffee - it's really because it is just an old fashion...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm,mmm,mmm, phillippe is delish and an la instiution that actually deserves the lines running to the back of the room. not only are the sammies delicious but so are their puddings: egg custard and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to philippe's today expecting a great lunch after reading all the great reviews. The decor and furnishings were really old school and nice. I thought it was a great setting. The place was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just didn't find this place to be as good as everyone made it out to be...the sandwiches are just o-kay...hehe...i went with my boyfriend and we ordered the beef and lamb sandwiches single...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the day. The long-awaited first visit for hubby to Philippe's. He was as giddy as a school girl. We were up early for our road trip. We dropped the furkids off at the kennel and off we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best French dip in the So Cal area.We usually order the "wet" beef french dip sandwich with coleslaw and pickles.The bread and meat are great, but the best part of the sandwich is probably their spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously...? I waited in line for 20 min for that? Seriously? I will admit the french dip is good, but it's not worth waiting in line for hours for a sandwich dipped in au jus! I've had waaaaay...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So i kept hearing about this place. People telling me "If you live in LA you gotta try Phillpe's." . Seeeing as i live in the LA area i guess i had to go try it. My friend and i just left a taping of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's is a pre-Dodger game ritual for a good friend of mine and myself, but I'm not upping my rating based on sentimental value.Honestly, up until my last visit, I would have given this place a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review # 801Been coming here since I was 4. still one of the all time regional favorites! French Dip w/Swiss, Apple Pie and Ice cream for dessert. I think their coffee is still .09 cents. Classic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
"May I have an extra side of dip please?""Excuse me?""Dip, like in a bowl you know to dip the sandwich in.""Um, we don't do that here."*looks up at sign advertising french dip...scratches eyes*"You...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after trying everything but the lamb, I always return to the double dipped beef with blue cheese. If I don't get it with blue cheese, I put some of their homemade hot mustard on it. either way,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Affordable and delicious, I'm in!Of course, I've only been here once, during off-hours when parking and the crowd wasn't too bad. I do have to frequent here more often. I tried the non-beef dip which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best french dips in Los Angeles and the best prices too!! Tried Coles the other day to compare and Philippe's won hands down!! You can get a turkey, pork, lamb or beef dip and they are very reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a classic place to come for lunch. I like to go in the morning and beat the lunch crowd. French dip is good but I ask for a double dip so its more moist and not as dry. The coffee is cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're craving a french dip sandie or haven't tried one and looking for a good experience; this is the place to go! My girlfriend and I ordered the regular single dip and the lamb sandwich. By...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can someone please tell me WHY it took me a year to get back to Philipe? This was the best fuckin sandwich i've had in a long time.... again, i got the beef dip potato salad and a beer. had a glass...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
breakfast special @ 6am. yay!
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I guess a cop named officer French came in here an ordered a sandwich which accidentally fell in steak drippings. He took it anyway and loved it. Voila, the french dip is born!That's the story...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Philippe's today with my son before the Dodger game. It was mobbed with hordes of fans in Dodger Blue (their food and prices beat Dodger Stadium fare hands down!)Although the lines were long,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
discovered peach pie is made with canned peaches and the crust is dry and tough. blech.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the Downtown LA area with some friends today and someone suggested Phillippe The Original. Parking is conveniently located right across the street and behind the building so its not that bad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the food is very good and I'll go there again.But the lines are too long--and I normally go there around 3:30.They don't take credit, expecting you to rely on their ATMs with the $2 surcharge....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, old, and cute!I love the beef french dip but i will try the lamb next time!! I highly recommend their cole-slaw. I usually can careless about the slaw but my oh my I couldn't get enough of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So this time around, I had the Beef French Dip and boy was it tasty!! We came here today afternoon during lunch time. There was about a 10 minute wait, but the ladies behind the counter work really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! I had a french dip sandwich that was killer! Wish we had a Fellippe's in the SF Bay Area! This place was genuinely unique. I'm just glad I didn't run into Branjolina this time.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
four stars for the tasty beef sandwich (double dipped of course), cheap prices, and generous offerings of potato salad (i asked for a cup to go and they gave me that AND a dish to eat there!) and beet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My BF dragged me here kuz he kept seeing this place featured on the Food Network and he really wanted to try it out.I'd had it a few years before, but it was takeout, so I figured it was lukewarm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and history. If you walk in and it looks crowded, don't worry. The line goes down fast. Try the hot mustard, it is good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Totally overrated. I went in wanting to like this place. I knew all about its history. It's been around for ever, it's kitschy, blah blah blah. It gets one star for the atmosphere: working class...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I'm not Santa Yelp, handing out 5 stars like this fine city's doctors dole out weed licenses to our teenage sons. But Phillipe's is the best for a very simple reason: Two beef with blue cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend tried to impress me with Philippe when I visited la la land. I saw this place many times on food channel. It was 2 pm in the afternoon. The line was unbelievable long. We had to fight for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to go against my normal rating philosophy and invoking the "sum of the parts is greater than the whole" clause in my Yelp membership. Typically I would use the very unbiased "average" method...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was thinking of this place the other day because I want to go back real soon. Best double French dip sandwiches ever. Stella on tap. Spicy mustard.Man vs. Food did a slot on Phiippes and I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a downtown business, it sure attracts a lot of folks for lunch! Or breakfast or dinner....Tried to beat the crowds by going in at 11:30 am and it was packed already!Waited in line but the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like Yeezy said "ITS AMAZING" I have been coming here for years right before Dodgers games, its a tradition. I even come when I have a craving for a turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese. The prices...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE best french dip sandwich. Hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is as good as it gets. Located a decent walk from my workplace I'd always heard about it but never been there. I finally tried it recently and it was ALL THAT AND MORE! The lines were all crazy....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right before a dodger game, we decided to come here to fill our stomachs and our minds. I only tried the lamb, but it was damn good. But it was not only the sandwich that was the star of the meal,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In L.A. for vacation ive heard rave reviews from others about this restaruant. We ordered two sandwhiches the pork and the beefThe pork was ehh kinda bland no really interesting flavors, except the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once each summer we make the trek from Long Beach to L.A. just to visit Philippe's. Yeah, we hide behind other reasons--one year it was to check out the Art Deco of Union Station, this year to see the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not much to write that hasnt been written, just wanted to add a rating under my belt. portions are sadly small, but what can u do. I bought 2 beef sandwiches, a bottle of mustard to go, one crappy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried the sandwiches with beef, pork, and lamb (I didn't eat all 3 myself or in one sitting ;P), and I would have to say my favorite was the beef. I thought the lamb was a bit too dry. Also, if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in LA, you gotta check out Philippe's! The french dipped beef sandwich is bomb BUT make sure you do not get a slice of cheese because it's way too much (unless you love cheese). I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree the sandwich dips here are the best, always busy though
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!But that's just me....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
According to some buddies, this place was on some show on the Food Network, you know one of those 'this is great eats go here' shows. Anyways, I was pretty excited on top of super hungry prior to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a buddy of mine in down from Dallas for a few days, so one night for dinner, we were trying to decide what the get for dinner and he suggested Philippe since he hadn't been in awhile, so it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a french dip, potato salad, lemonade and a slice of chocolate cream pie. Old school place and everything was quite tasty. $5.55 for the sandwiches, $1.10 for sides, $0.75 for lemonade and about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in awhile but I have to say they have a great french dipped sandwich. I like the roast beef one with their mustard sauce. This is one of those places you need to try if you're in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
thanks to philippe's my taste buds can only appreciate roast beef sandwiches from here now. but no problem, i always stop when i am driving through LA. the roast beef sandwich is good with the regular...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food at a great price !If you get the breakfast Most defiantly try the homemade salsa !I think this place gets better each time I come here !AAAAAA for Philippe !
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The good: Awesome wine selection! I mean straight up boutique and cult wines for sale by the bottle. Also, the history of this place creates a fun environment. Sawdust on the floor, candy for sale...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype. This place is good for the novelty only. It is decorated with vintage train peraphenelia, and has long tables to eat at with sawdust on the ground. Often the line is long...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy. I just wish the portions were much bigger.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ate there twice and both times extremely crowded. Finally got our food but was not impressed. The second time, I tried something different and was equally unimpressed. I'm convinced this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here again 2 times in the past month. Both times HUGE lines. Even at 2pm. Unbelievable. The power of the Food Network. This place gets WAY too much hype from Food Network.The coleslaw here sucks....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just as delicious- and crowded- for breakfast! My parents and I stopped by this morning and the place was packed! They open at 6:00 AM but only serve breakfast until 10:30 so get there early,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its probably downright unamerican not to like this place and being the good American girl that I am, I have only a few negatives to say about Phillipes so I'll just get them out of the way right up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I were going to visit the California African American Museum to see the Tuskegee Airmen exhitbit, and stopped at Phillipe's for lunch. I've been a few times before, but wanted to give...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:- At least i know some of the stuff is fresh. They cut the lamb pieces in front of us. - The pies look soooo good- The potato salad was very good- There's LOTS of parking. I think I saw two lots,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dodger fans unite!!! Here is where I always stop to grab a bite to eat before a dodger game. I absolutely love the atmosphere and if you have time to walk around after you eat, then Chinatown is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really good french dips with some tender meat, and the potatoe salad is also an amazing blend of flavors that really compliments the sandwiches well. Despite the fact that the price has gone up over...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about overhyped. I use to think LA'ers were a savvy lot but after I saw the lines of folks packing this place in, I begin to wonder. First off, the line was long and the place overcrowded. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dipped sandwiches, 60 cent lemonade & iced tea, and rows of Dodgers fans. I like. Always our pit stop before games, and a perfect appetizer to Dodger Dogs and garlic fries at the stadium.Go with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm now hooked on these sandwiches. 100 years and still going. This place is worth the visit!
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my bf and i went to LA for the weekend to attend his childhood fren's bday. he saw this restaurant on tv, possibly from man vs food or anthony bourdane. Anyways, he wanted to try this place, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place cuz of the hype and this place sucks. I order the Roast Beef Sandwich and it was very salty. I do not recommend this place.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note to self: if walking to Philippe's from Dodger Stadium after a day game, don't do so without wearing actual shoes (not sandals) and sunscreen.Me and my friend Mark held out for a full 9 innings...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I almost feel bad for not liking Phillippe as much as I feel like I should. I've always heard such great things about this place but I'm sorry I'm not a huge fan. I was so excited because my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's one of those questions where someone asks "If you were to pick 10 restaurants and only 10 to eat at for the rest of your life... what are your ten restaurants?" For the rest of your life? It will...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
went here after watching it on sandwhich paradise on the travel channel. this place was busy and crowded just as shown on tv. the line was out the door on a sunday afternoon. parking was horrible...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over hyped... Seriously. The sandwich was a huge let down. Lacks flavor... very dry.On the plus side... I love the lemonade. It's like a pre-cursor to gatorade...so refreshing.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow This place is amazing. I had a few of the friends from yelp say it was really good ! So I had to try this place out already. I mean how can you go wrong if it has been there for 100 years already...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad french dip sandy. To be honest, i don't venture into the french dip world, it's just not my thing. But coming and not getting one was, well, just weird. That being said, the lady and i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay, so there is hamster bedding on the floor and the lines are comparable to disneyland's space mountain during the summer time but it is well worth it.no fussy and unnecessary crap. just simple and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good sandwiches. Definitely tasty. Not overpriced like i thought it would be, but the sandwiches were kind of small. Beef is awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You are missing out on a basic Angeleno experience if you're living in Los Angeles and have never eaten at Philippe's. Lots has been said, so I'll just add my two cents...my favorite combo (they come...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Ohh I know where we should eat! And Don't worry, baby. Trust me, it's nothing strange, or different. It's not Asian cuisine. I think you'll really like it." I cajole.While out and about, me and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hey what a landmark and its been underneath my nose for all of my life which I could remember while living in LA. As a child I often came to Chinatown with my family on Sundays to do our grocery...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If your going to a Dodger game, you should probably roll in here first and get a french dip, lemonade, slaw, and piece of pie. They are featured on several TV shows and are the birthplace of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live in the San Gabriel Valley all my life before moving to NYC and we would make the drive all the way down here just for the french dip, and the chili. God how I miss the juices of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried Phillipes and it was not what I was expecting. I have seen this place on the Food network and the travel channel so I wanted to give it a shot the next time I was in L.A. Well it took...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a tradition to stuff myself with a french dip beef sandwich with swiss, a bowl of chili, a slice of pecan pie, and lemonade from Philippe's before heading out to Chavez Ravine for a good ol'...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I make late night treks here every once in a while. The food is simple and good (tip: always order a pickle or an egg with your sandwich), lemonade is cheap, atmosphere is comfortable - makes you feel...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard about Philippe's a number of times and since I had some free time I decided to make the short drive to hit it up. It totally wasn't where I expected it would be and I was in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant looked relatively quiet on the outside when we pulled into the free parking lot in the back. I know a free parking lot in LA is unheard of but I do not jest about such treasures....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so much about this place...from friends, family and even the food network. Everyone I talked to says this is the best place to eat in LA. After hearing all the hype I was was expecting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was flipping through an old tourist book of Los Angeles that I had bought when I first moved out here and saw a reference to Philippe and immediately drove to it. I tried the beef (good), lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly an LA classic. Everyone comes here before the Dodger games to grab some yummy food! They're known for their french dipped sandwiches, which they dip themselves (no cup of au jus on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you first arrive to Phillippe's, first thing that you will notice is free parking in downtown. Where else will you see such thing? Probably nowhere else. Once you step inside the eatery, you will...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The thing about Phillipe's is that its great reputation will generally precede it. So when you get into the line that makes you think of theme park hell (yes, it's that long) you start to feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
located right across the street from union station the place is an LA landmark. that is why i think people will be easily swayed by it's history to give it high marks. look it is good but the meat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know L.A. everyone is a dick, especially on the roads. But not at Phillipe's. It was my first time getting a pastrami sandwich here, (I was blown away), and I found myself indecisively staring and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So this past weekend was my Birthday weekend so I went on a food network food search... this was my second spot after a huge bowl of Ramen... it was packed! I finally managed to get my order and didnt...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes this place is the best. Even the pie rocks. It's my kind of pie...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just a fun place to have a great sandwich. I've placed large to go orders for my clients before. They have you go to the kitchen to pick up the order - which is really cool. The manager/owner/whatever...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't surprised to see over 700 reviews on this gem. Hands-down best French Dip.......okay, I'm gonna be honest, it was my FIRST French Dip. Now that the bar has been set so high, I fear having any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Philippe...You can smell the history walking in here. It's "controversial" claim (I don't think it's controversial) that Philippe's is home of the original French Dip sandwich. Story goes that the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. It was about 2:00pm. The lines were out the door. I guess that's what you should expect when your an old-school establishment with a reputation for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place for the best French Dip Sandwich hands down. The ajus, the roll, the homemade hot mustard pairs so well with this sandwich. They also have lamb and turkey sandwiches. The beef is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A true LA institution! I've been coming to Philippe's ever since I could walk and it still looks the same. It's kind of like a culinary time capsule.Philippe's invented the french dipped sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches are not bad! These are great if you're in town and just want to kill two birds with one stone; good grub and good history! I recommend having breakfast here, it's really good! the ham...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old skool L.A. If you haven't been you should go at least once. Long standing lines. Great sandwiches and sides. Coffee is still 9c. Lamb blue cheese sandwich..so good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine and I were on the first half of our road trip when we decided to stop for a bite. Her husband mentioned how great the food was here so of course we had to see for ourselves. When we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Extra star because if you get a lamb or beef with bleu cheese sandwich it is good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At first it seemed like a mad house. I walked in the door and there was a large room below me with sawdust on the floor and full of people milling about. Across the room there was a deli counter with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So not only are the dips awesome, they get 10 Freakin' Starsbecause, to the best of my knowledge, this is the only place in the Universe where Coke and Pepsi both reside, in harmony, side by side.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Original and Best French Dip.The horseradish mustard is unmatched. Great character, great service, great prices. Grab a few to take home with the jus on the side.L.A. Landmark
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember seeing this place on the show Man vs Food and I had been Dying (note the capitol D) to come here ever since. Then, one day, I was in the area and looked up and saw the sign....and I opened...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I've ever been here, and I definitely would make a return trip if I was in the area!I tried their lamb sandwich, macaroni salad, and dill pickle w/a glass of lemonade. The lamb had a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff I must say. Came here early before a Dodger game, and holy crap was this place busy. I think half the stadium was here(exaggerating), because by the time we left the line was only a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Saw this place on No Reservations and wanted to check it out. It was ok. I had the pork, friends had the beef. We all agreed the pork was better. The mustard is hot, but it didn't taste very good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know..... So I came here the other nite for some late nite grub, and must say although tasty, not the best! I got the beef sandwich, a pickle, scoop of potato salad, and a large Fattire for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 If I could...The concept of French-dipped sandwiches is new to me... or *was* rather. I grabbed a French-dipped turkey sub, a bag of chips and a coke (was my first soda in nearly a year!). The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i don't get it....this place is all hyped up. My local friends love this stuff so i've been 3-4x now and every single time its a let down. i've had the beef and the lamb and its just not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
now i remember the origins of that gorgeous ass sandwich i had years ago. i was still a kid, remembering the taste of that beef french dip piece of heaven with that hot mustard. holla back!geez, this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my fiance is a meat eater and im not, but we decided to go here anyways. luckily they had salads so i had that. the honey dijon mustard was really good but as i got to the last bite, i noticed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly an LA icon when it comes to a great place to grab a quick meal. Their dip sandwiches are legendary - with good reason. Everything here is made on the premises, and it tells by the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think my love affair with Philippe's has grown. I think I would want to have a good sandwich than have sex. Or maybe sex with a hot girl would still trump the sandwich, but in that situation I would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm definitely in the minority on this one for rating it 2 stars. Breakfast- ehhSandwiches- ehhWhat I like best is the 9cent cup of coffee. Sort of sad. I wish I had better things to write about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(Was I the only person that hadn't tried Philippe's yet?)The french dip sandwich is a fairly simple one, but I find restaurants have little success making it right. Often times I find the meat dry,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: CHEAP, Lamb, Beer, Nostalgia, A Classic and Original L.A. location, YUMMY!Cons: Cash Only, LONG LINES, Occasionally overcrowded, NO AIR CONDITIONING- In the summer this is really a deal breaker....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being review number six hundred and something - not much new to say except I AGREE! this place is a classic! I don't understand how I could have spent so much time living in LA, even driving by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AMAZING!When I first walked through its doors, I was overwhelmed by how many people were standing in line and if not for the great reviews I've read on Yelp about this place, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a must-snarf for visiting visitors.go back in time at the communal, bar-height tables, with roast beef sandwiches unchanged for half a century.sometimes a trifle fatty, the r.b. sandw. still provides...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best places I've ever eaten.The first time I was here, I was in Los Angeles with my father, and he sent me in just to buy a jar of their famous hot mustard. I never got the chance...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been mumbled incoherently by millions of beef and au jus-addled patrons of this establishment. The mustard is legendary, the jus thick and flavorful, the coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place lives up to all the hype.This shop gets 5 stars because they took something so simple and made it just soooo good. Apparently it was a "happy accident" that brought these sandwiches to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap and Good. Try it and if you like it, you should keep coming back for more. We do!
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All that running All that weight lifting just to eat a double dipped lamb sandwich with a splash of your famous mustard. So good I had to buy a jar and wash all that down with a glass of Stella. tis...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OHMYGAAAHHHHDDD!I came back here to have one of their delicious sandwiches again. This place just keeps gettin betta and betta!First off, I was told to request mah sandwich "WET", not double dipped,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: More recent visits allowed me to try other variations of the French dip sandwich, and my expectations were that these variations would be just as tender and juicy as the pork I initially...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow-zaa!This place is the place to be when it comes to sandwiches. Though I felt like we were lined up like a herd of cows waiting to get stamped, the wait was well worth it! The inside looks really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh carved meats au jus? How can you have just one? I avoided the seemingly good sides so that I could have two sandwiches. They are on the small side and I felt further justified after observing a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You really can't go wrong when you eat at Phillipe's. I've been going all my life...I'd say I've been a couple dozen times, mostly before a Dodger game. I guess it does hold some sentimental...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
an original beef dip place. frequented plenty of times throught my time on this earth, and i continue to go there to this day.the portion of the regular beef dip is kind of small so i have been asking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, the dip sandwiches here are good, but I don't see any reason why Philippe should get 4 or 5 stars. The place is quaint and historical, and the servers are really nice, but it all comes down to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lines, lines, lines on the weekend. For mediocrity. Sandwich and coleslaw, plain jane. Save your dollas and go to Arby's for the Beef and Cheda.I guess the history is novel.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although you'll kind of feel like you're eating in a chicken coop (just watch Huell Howser on California's Gold and you'll know why), you'll be really glad you came here. I've never been here for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can this place not get 5 stars? The people that don't give it 5 stars just don't know what to expect when they come here. Yes, the lines are nearly always long. Yes, the atmosphere is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great dip sandwiches, this place got it right the first time and kept it that way! I had the lamb dip with cole slaw, both tasted fresh and delicious, highly recommended to go if you are from out of...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm a Philippe hater. Me thinks Philippe is not all that. Now, now, don't get your panties all up in a bunch. I'm entitled to my own opinion and honestly, the sandwiches just didn't live up...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The birthplace of the french dipped sandwich. The place has been there for 100 years or so. Worth going to if your from LA. Lines are huge. You'll probably see 40 to 100 people in line at any given...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i cant say anything that hasnt already been said. great beef and great mustard
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm around downtown LA. I come to Philippe's. Theres nothing else like it anywhere. I love their sandwiches. I was not a fan after my first visit but after a few trips, I love it. It's always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I can add anything that hasn't been said already. I think it's just slightly expensive overall--but it wouldn't deter me from going back. I like to go in the middle of the week with no...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clean, funky, different. Like going back in time, and great sandwiches too. Waitresses behind the deli counter wear uniforms and give you change on a small tray, you are supposed to leave a tip....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disturbingly delicious. I visited a few years ago and loved it. It was a bit corny with the cattle call dining room arrangement (designed for tour busses of folks to descend all at once), but the...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting...I expected a lot more from this place myself being a French dip connoisseur and all. The sandwiches are meager, so next time (if there is one) I will order two, and double-dipped is...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walking in here is kind of like walking into the twilight zone. You step straight into the early 1900's. My great review is basically for the food. (of course, you can't have an old time classic...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When confronted with multiple lines, do you always find yourself picking the line that always ends up taking the longest? Then if you move to another line, that line you were just in, suddenly speeds...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After standing in line for about half an hour among dozens of people all crowded in one place, I had pretty high expectations for the sandwich. The lemonade was cheap ($0.75) but as I sat down on a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know of anyplace quite like it; it's simply an extra-special place, truly a landmark here in Los Angeles. Located on an obscure corner in Chinatown, Philippe has been in business here since...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mouth watering sandwiches. A flat screen playin' NBA basketball. Bench seating reminiscent of elementary school (best 5 years of my life). I could of easily spent a couple of hours here.Shared a Beef...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Place to go if you're in the mood for....French Dip Beef or Pork. Put Swiss cheese on it. Get the cole slaw with a side of pickle...Oh ask them to soak the sandwich a little more than normal. At the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After all these years, beef dip sandwiches are still tasty, and coffee is still $0.09! Beware, the horseradish on the tables has a real bite and will bring you to tears, so try a small amount before...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Somewhere out there, I know there's a better French dipped sandwich but I'm compelled to say Philippe's French dip sandwich is the best. It's been programmed to my system much like McDonald's French...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After about three years of passing by this place.. I finally decided to give it a try :). I had the french dipped beef sandwich, potato salad, and carrot cake. First of all, the potato salad was...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i finally ate here. It was good. Look, with 660 other reviews, you should just do it if you've never been or are hungry and are contemplating coming here. Its one of those "LA institutions". There...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I stopped eating mammals almost 20 years ago, there were two foods I knew were going to be the hardest to forgo: bacon and french dip sandwiches. And so discovering Philippe's and their perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think what I like best about Phillipe's is that it is a place where you really see people from all walks of life. I've tried Cole's too, and while it was nice, it doesn't have the same communal...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
French Dip sandwiches in Los Angeles? The only place to go would be Philippe the Original. I don't eat a lot of beef (sorry if I've offended anyone ^.^) so if your like me they have plenty of options...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...havnt yelped in a while and just came back from the original Philipe. I ordered a regular beef french dip and was very disappointed. The sandwich was tasty but not hot at all. The sandwich isnt...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lamb: Five stars.Pork: Four stars.Beef: Three stars.So I'm just going to judge it by its lamb french dip.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had never eaten at Philippe's before Saturday, despite spending the first 21.5 years of my life in LA. Only after I moved away from home did I finally visit the restaurant that allegedly invented...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Philippe's for many years now and it never disappoints. I normally get the pork with jack cheese or the beef with blue cheese. Don't forget to add the Mustard! I also like...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having read Yelp.com's reviews of Cole's vs Philippe's as the home of the original French dip, I decided to follow the recommendations of fellow Yelpers and took the Red Line Metro to Union Station....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Downtown LA is such a dumpy wonderful shit wonderland. You turn down one street and you're face to face with about 50 homeless people. Then you turn on another street and you're right in front of a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been dying to eat at Phillippe's for a long while. Ever since I watched (my boyfriend) Anthony Bourdain consume a beef dip sandwich on "No Reservations".First glance: The lines were long. The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walking into Phillippe's for the first time almost resulted in an about face trek back out the front door. Long lines, no visible tables to sit at and the place looked like it has not been remodeled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ehh.. i really don't know what the hype is all abouti've never even heard of this place until i saw an episode of "no reservations" with anthony bourdain.. and honestly, i'm disappointed. WAY WAY...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to this historical place--located just North of Union Station. I went early for lunch so I was actually able to find parking in the adjacent lot. Though the lot is quite big, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe is an LA landmark and it is a great place to kill some time and the food is good. First of all the place does have long lines but they move whole lot faster than Pink's line. Their menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the Disneyland type long lines deter you from enjoying one of their famous sandwiches. There is something to be said about an institution that is over 100 years old. You have to see what the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MJ's Star : 3.5Price : French Dipped Beef Sandwich $5.35, coffee $0.90 (except Tax, cash only)
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the spot to hit up after any sporting event in LA! The fans line it up for the BEEF. I prefer the pork with Swiss and lamb with Blue Cheese, a pickle and a few glasses of Lemonade. If there is...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I 'm not going to make a long wordy review like a foodie blogger...I will say that Philippes is an L.A. stapleMy first time, It was crowded as hell, standing in line for a long ass time on a bum knee...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
stick with the beef french dip, although they do offer:lambbeefturkeypork*note: you must order the side of potato salad as well and don't forget the cheese.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just finished watching the Dodgers spank the Giants ass, said to wife lets try Philippe Original French dip see what all the 5 stars are about!!!! We arrived to see about a 20 minute wait in line no...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went with the family because this place gets so much press as the inventors of the modern day French Dip Sandwich. First impressions - it's a good place to go with a group of friends or the family...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! Highly recommend the Beef French dip with a side of potato salad and chili. They have been around for over 100 years, who can complain?
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best french dip sandwiches I've ever had since I was a kid! I've grown to love their lamb dip more than their beef. Both are so juicy, on fresh bread and a choice of cheese. Gotta also get the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the only thing you are heading here because of two things: French Dip and Coleslaw.My favorite is the turkey one, but you can also choose beef, pork, ham and lamb. Haven't tried the Philippe's...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I'm a fan. You will be hard pressed to find a better tasting French-dipped sandwich than Philippe's. The sandwiches are rather pricey for the size but you forget about all that change you've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm. Being world famous doesn't bring Philippe's into the world of pretension. The original French Dip IS amazing and is in a completely comfortable and modest setting. They serve you in that old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the atmosphere. I couldn't stand the indecisive group of 6 girls in front of me when I was starving and every line equally as long. I like old fashioned places like this, as they evoke a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, this place is not in a really safe neighborhood. It's not like you are gonna get mugged or anything but still, it is not a place where you wanna walk after dark. The parking is hard to...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Open at 6 AM? Nice. Saved me from finding breakfast near my work, since Empress Pavilion doesn't open til 10.Good double dip beef sandwich. Shared the Italian sausage breakfast with my lady.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another one of those places in LA, that people tell you "man you live in LA so you have to try this place out." It doesnt take long to figure out that this is one of those trendy LA places that...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry to say, but this place is way over-rated.Or maybe my expectations were too high. I also saw this place on the Food Network and on the Travel Channel. When Anthony Bordain came to LA and went...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Double dipped french dip beef sandwich with some pie and a beer waitresses and patrons who have been there since the Hoover administration = winning combination
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's wonderful. Back in the day people went there in their coveralls and in minks. Sandwiches were 25 cents, coffee 5 cent a cup. And everyone went, because it was the best in town. They had all kinds...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old school look AND old school prices!The lines are super long but it goes by pretty quickly. There's sawdust on the floor, and plenty of seating especially upstairs. It kinda has a cafeteria feel to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, this place claims to be the birthplace of the french dip. I had the traditional beef sandwich, which I wasn't too impressed with. I unfortunately saw the episode of " no reservations" when Tony...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went late in the day.I wish there was more dip on the bread, but the meat was good.Not spectacular, but good every once in a while.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's about as good as I expected. It's weird that they pre-dip your sandwich, but I guess you just suck that up and get over it. I mistakenly (intentionally but it was a bad choice) asked for American...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap food. Cheap coffee. Cash only. They claim to have invented the french dip, but I could really care less as long as it's good. Which it was. It definitely isn't your typical french dip - you tell...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I vaguely remembered reading a post on where to go for lunch during jury duty. My wife had recommended Panda Express, however I opted for Phillipe's. It's one of those spots that's kinda tough to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SUCKIEST PLACE! omg, why are the lines so long? and their food is not even that great. Maybe I was expecting the best sandwich I ever tasted because of the long lines. But no, it basically sucked. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wohoo! This place i jam packed with people every time I come here. It's a nice place to stop and eat after a day tour in LA. Perfect for friends and family. Roast beef sandwich and lemonade...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I caught breakfast/brunch here last Saturday before the Dodgers game, due to Nick's being closed. I had forgotten what a good bargain Philippe's breakfast combos are. $6 and some change got me french...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the original and it's the best! I can wholeheartedly recommend the:French dip (beef) with mayo and American cheeseCole slawPickles (ask for extra - they're THAT good!)LemonadeThe lines will be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing this place on the food network, I really wanted to try it. Adam Richman from Man vs. Food looked like this was 'the" place to eat if you want a french dip sandwich. So much for tv. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
roast beef sandwich - double dip, please! (only cuz i like mine soaked in au jus...many prefer single dipped)the lines for the food can get pretty crazy, but it goes by pretty fast. so you dont...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite it's long lines it's always a good choice whenever I'm in the downtown area. You can't go wrong with any of their sandwiches and I highly recommend getting it double dipped - it makes it that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars would be my pick. There are long lines at most times you'd want to get a meal. The french dip sandwiches are good, but not outstanding. The hot mustard is maybe the best thing about this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An LA Classic. Simple and delicious. The HOME of the French Dip!Make sure you ask for it double dipped. Also, if you are going before a Dodger or Laker game make sure you leave enough time --...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went this Saturday before heading to the Dodger game to grab some sandwiches. The lines were super long, but we managed to wait it out. We were almost up when this worker comes to us and asked us...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even the toothless old guy in line who proceeded to tell me his whole life story couldn't ruin this place for me.After trying to lamb and turkey sandwiches which are good, by far the best is sticking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's is yet another L.A. institution adjacent to Olvera Street. Be sure to get your sandwich double dipped. I don't need cheese on mine. The mustard is spicy, yet still good. The slaw is sweet,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's an LA thing. i grew up visiting "fellipe-y's" - i don't think many native angeleno's call it by the french pronounciation. it's a really simple sandwich. no tomato, no lettuce, just bread dipped...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second time here. We found ourselves here after attending Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral. So he was in the mood for Philippe's and this is where we stopped. The last time I was here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it! I seriously don't get it! The place has characters, the pretty auntie behind the counter looks cute for their age, but ....Wet sandwich is just .... gross! I stood in line for 20 mins...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
MEH.i don't understand how this place has 600 reviews, with a 4-star rating? the place itself is cool--brick walls, a ny-style entrance where you have to go DOWN the stairs, old newspaper clippings...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With visions of Felipe's dancing in my head, I waited and waited until I would be next. When low and behold what do I see? A perfect french dip sitting before me.This is a LA institution. In my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I never heard of this place, but I was watching a show called Man Vs. Food and thought why not check it out since I do live about 30 minutes inland from L.A.Let's just say it wasnt what i was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An Americana dive that is part food and part experience. In order of yum:beefporklambI like my bread dipped "wet"; I can't get enough jus!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always pass by this place whenever I go to Chinatown, and finally after seeing it featured on "Man vs. Food", I knew I had to go check it out and see what all the fuss was about.All in all, I think...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's there to add except that this place is LA, heart and soul? Everything that can be said already has been, so just do as the locals do - double dip lamb with a lemonade. Not the best French dip...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed my lunch at Philippe's and it was good but not the best French Dip sandwich I've had.What I like about this restaurant is the history and how fans will flock from all over to enjoy the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I say that hasn't been said before. I'm no LA native but my lady is and her family has been going here for generations. I never miss an opportunity to drop by Philippe's when I am...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good old school dip sandwhices and mustard................... pow, bang, straight to the moon Alice.Beef dipLamb dipPork dipTurkey dip its all good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Short lines when I went in the early evening hours. The beef sandwich was good. The meat was cut thin so it wasn't chewy. Juice wasn't salty just right in flavor.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my Gosh! This was the best roast beef dipped sandwich I have ever had. It melted in my mouth. The beef was extremely tender and the bread was really fresh. Worth the wait and will definitely go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had a chance to stop by Philippe and check out the home of the French Dip. Overall, I would say I was satisfied.On the way back home, I decided to bring back a beef, pork, and lamb sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I Love Philippes! I always go there every time after a LA Dodger game baby! Even though I already ate a bunch of Dodger dogs, I'll still go there. When my cousins from Texas come down, I always take...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went in there about 4pm on a Sunday afternoon for the first time ever. First thing i noticed was the sawdust they spread all across the floor. Ok I guess, until someone drops their drink on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my ever revolving list of places that I would go to should someone tell me "you can have one more meal before you die", Philippe's is one of the few that is ALWAYS on that list. Phillipe's is the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phillippe's blows......is what I'd say if I didn't have any taste buds or just poor taste or no common sense...well you get the idea.According to my friend, you're not a true Los Angelino unless you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing the raves about this place on the food channel, I couldn't wait to try it out. It took me a bit to find, and you could imagine the look on my face when I saw that big PHILLEPE'S sign just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's (Fill-EEP) is "the Original home of the French dip sandwich". I met up with friends for a Sunday brunch. (There's a parking lot for customers, but I parked off site since I didn't do my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew historic counter food could be so yummy? Great French dip, with tender meat, tasty but not salty, on fresh, soft bread. Next time I'd ask for it double-dipped, because I prefer au jus to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I don't know anything about french dip sandwiches but i wasnt impressed with this place. The food is good and cheap but its nothing extraordinary. The lines were half-hour long. No highchairs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Getting really freaking expensive. Long lines and the sandwiches are so small for what they charge. You have to pay extra for each side, lemonades are a little more than a sip and usually you are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
was not impressed with the french dip sandwiches here. the sandwich is too soggy for me. we got both the lamb and the beef, and while i didn't care for either of them i'd say the lamb is better than...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i give it 5 stars b/c its a classic LA institution (and not many places are nowadays). there is parking on either sides of alameda... this place is CROWDED but the lines move swiftly. you tip when you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm like #580 to review this damn place... shiiiit... good luck in trying to get anyone to read my freekin' review.What to order:What if I said to order only french fries and leave...WTF do you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The original french dipped sandwich, pickled eggs in jars, sawdust on the floor, cold beer... no wonder it's been here for over 100 years. I love the double-dipped lamb - so good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's is by far one of my favorite places in Los Angeles. It has been here for ages (my family has been going for 5 generations) and has become an LA landmark. Here are a few things to look...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SOOOOOO good. Like soooo soo sooo good. I like the double dipped sammies there...sometimes I get turkey and sometimes I go for the roast beef. The lamb is also amazing. It's ALL delish. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was not worth the wait! I can't stand a damp bread sandwich. Overall it was very bland and waaaaaaay over rated. Cole's is much better and is the true, "original."
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phillppes or Coles? I don't know, since I've only been to Phillippes, but the sandwiches and the sides are great! I usually get a lamb sandwich with some pasta salad. Oh, and did I mention the $.10...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once you get through the LA traffic, find a place to park, and get through the long lines in the restaurant, the food makes it all worth while. Many people from all nationalities come to sample the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Philippe for about 15 years now and I love their sandwiches. They are very tasty sandwiches and the prices are cheap. Philippe is a landmark in LA and if you are looking for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Has it really been over 100 years? Yikes! Historic, simple and delicious.I used to get the beef dip until i found out about the LAMB... oh man! They pull out a huge chunk of lamb and chop it up right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, really delicious french dip. I like that it's not too salty, I feel like too many places use bouillon or something for their au jus. But I guess the original french dip wouldn't be that way. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in the LA area and are looking for something to satisfy that need for a good sandwich without spending too much, you're in for a treat. Phillippe the Original Restaurant is a historical,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just a cool, historic Los Angeles place to grab a sandwich. A little chaotic especially during lunch time, but if you're in LA and never been here before, definitely check it out (but don't expect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever had the opportunity to take the Metrolink to Oceanside from Union Station? It's a beautiful train ride with many beach stops and I highly recommend that you experience the jaunt. As for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The original French Dip restaurant? Uh, no brainer - You've gotta try it!This place is amazingly delicious. What is better than fresh cooked beef piled a top a soft, chewy roll - all tied together...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. I really liked this place. After an afternoon of walking all over downtown, while I was in Chinatown, I wanted to check this place out, especially after I read all of the reviews. Fiance and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beef Sandwich is ok, I prefer a Baguette from Bolsa. I ate lunch here with my coworkers yesterday. I have always heard of Philippe's in that it was the best place to get a french dip or beef sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been said a million times, but Philippe's is a true LA institution. Everything about this place is classic, from the old-time phonebooth stalls, to the graffiti scratched into the bricks...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't sit upstairs - it reminded me of a jail cafeteria. Dirty too.The food itself was good. I wouldn't drive the 30 miles just for it, but if I was in the area, or especially if I had out of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great french dip sandwiches!!!! MUST TRY!You walk in...and if it's really busy, you'll see a billion lines. Choose one to stand in and be ready to order when you get to the front. This place gets...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why does the upstairs level of this restaurant resemble a hospital?!?!?! Just kinda freaky.My dad is a Travel channel addict, and naturally living less than an hour from Philippe's, we had to make a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm, french dip sandwiches!My brother told me about this place, so being new to LA, I had to try it. The first time I went it was packed! There was a mass of people crowded in front of a row of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first caught sight of this very interesting french- dipped sandwich resto in Travel Channel. My fiance and I dropped by when we went to Chinatown yesterday. Oh my! The place was packed and someone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The upstairs reminds me of my old beat up high school. Crappy graffiti everywhere, lunch tables, separate rooms that resemble and smell like classrooms. The downstairs looks like a cleaned up Honky...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the expression "less is more" was first uttered at Philippe's. I won't go on and on about the food- a place with this many reviews doesn't require it. But I will say everything they do, is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn fine eats! Philipe's mustard really whoops the llama's ass!
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you reeeeally like their dip, and i mean reeeeally like it.. have some balls and order a triple dip... it only has a time-frame of about 5 minutes to eat it before it goes all to shit... but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's not the best sandwich. i dunno what the fuzz is all about. the beef is dry. it's not seasoned very well. even the "dip" is not very tasty. the mustard is... well, hot. but that's all you get.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome, great food and even better price.the beef dip is one of the best I have ever had and there was a decent amount of beer on tap.the potato salad is rawkin too.a nice change from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i tried this place two years ago.. dont know what the hype is about.. i mean it was just a sandwich.. didn't seem that special.. the restaurant is cute.. very old fashioned.. but the sandwiches .....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
wow i really do not see what the big deal is about this place. yea it's an institution and it's been here forever....blah blah blah. it really is just a soggy sandwich. the beef tastes just like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a gem in Chinatown. this place is so classic and homey. it's like a step back in time. an old couple was there. they were all dressed up and looked like it was their weekly ritual to come in and have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good. so cheap. just classic comfort food. Sure the clientele is a bit, um eclectic, and sure you risk every disease with the community hot mustard; but oh its so yummy especially on an infrequent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice now. (Every place I review, I give a second chance to.)The second time, a Saturday, my party waited forty chaotic minutes behind a troupe of Girl Scouts who were literally...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best soggy food ever- you could slurp the au-jus from the bread. Grab some hot mustard and some swiss (I gotta thang for that cheese) and you're in business! Its a cool place for a hipster,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes a place is so part of your regular routine that you forget to yelp it. Maybe it's the fact that this place already has hundreds of reviews to its credit already that I've managed to skip...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best french dip I've ever eaten, Stella Artois on tap, pickled beets, good prices, always interesting people to look at, and they're open till 10 every night!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expect to wait at least 30 on the weekends, but the line moves pretty fast with some good conversation. All the sandwhiches are good, cuz by the time you get to the front of the line, they all do the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
On my list of the THREE MOST OVER RATED RESTAURANTS IN LOS ANGELES. When I drive by I lower my window and go "baaaaaahhhhhhh, baaaaahhhhhhhh".I also do this at Tito's and The Apple Pan. It is always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe! Who hasn't been there right? Well Philippe is another place that I seemed to miss yet everyone ventured out too so one evening my friends and I went to pick up some grub.We got inside and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since Rachel Ray animatedly proclaimed this institution as "YUMM-O," I knew I would be drawn into this place's orbit someday. Just a hoagie's throw away from Chinatown and Union Station, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back again, my apologize for leaving 4 stars because it really needs 5.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were in Hollywood to watch a taping and my Aunt said to me if I would mind going to Philippe's for lunch afterward. What's Philippe's, I asked? She looked at me as if I was from another planet. How...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an institution for a reason. Its busy for a reason.The french dip sandwich is a great part of any menu and we all owe it to this wonderful place. Do yourself a favor and find time to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I first heard about this restaurant a few years back while watching Huell Howser on PBS.Then about a year ago, I finally went here while in LA with my sister. I ordered the lamb sandwich and she...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another one of those LA institution type places. I'd probably say that Philippe's is a bit more hype-over-substance than somewhere like say Langer's across the way. However, the french dip is still...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the bomb. Really good sandwiches. Gotta give hommage to the originators of the French Dip. Make sure you get yours double dipped in the Au Jus and not just single dipped, or even worse, not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went here this past weekend to meet with some family. With all the hype, and all the history, I did expect better. Sorry, it just did not cut it for me. The only saving grace was the hot mustard....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I have to say that I can't eat wheat, so I didn't get a sandwich. My husband did, though, and he said it was good but not great. He also had the potato salad, which he said wasn't very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently this place is much more popular now after being mentioned on TV..Man vs. Food (great show btw, go watch!)Yes, all of the dips are good, but mine will be dedicated to the underdog. The lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man. Philippe's. A staple. Sooooo goooood. I've tried all the different sandwiches, and though I love the original french dip, the lamb has really grown on me. I'll take that, a side of potato...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i just got home from LA...i have a ????? WHO HAS NOT BEEN HERE...? IT A MUST HAVE TO DO IN LA!!!!!.......SANDWICHES..under $7.00...ice tea,lemonade..under.. .80.....they got salads...sodas ,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i tend to come here later in the day, so i'm not subjected to crazy lines and bad parking (note: they do have a lot around the side, i think it's off of ord). it's hard to beat the deal you get at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i had the original french dip roast beef sandwich and it was good. I mean how many other places can you go to that you can get some good french dip sandwiches.. not too many i bet.. so i am giving...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum... the dip.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has character and the charm of a restaurant stuck in time. It does get a little crowded but only because the food is so great. I had the original french dip roast beef sandwich and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they have great prices,great chiligreat old time feeling enviroment,awesome private phone booths, andwho can compete with it, its a historical landmarkthe'yre turkey sandwich was really doog, along...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had watched Man vs Food and they spotlighted Philippe's. I did not know anything about Philippe's prior to the show. I was sold! I went here yesterday with my boyfriend and we were both enthralled...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we saw this place on man v. food so my gf and i had to check it out. the lines here are nuts but i didnt mind. there are about a dozen registers with about a dozen customers in each line at any given...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's great if you love meat and cheese. I'm only giving 3 stars because I expected more veggies in my sandwich and parking was horrible. If you have time on your hands and itching for a new...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Insane crowds, decent sandwich, grubby floor ... the roast beef sandwich was pretty good, as good as a bland sandwich can get. The place is like a little museum with antique signs and photographs.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'm not much of a roast beef/French dip kinda gal. My boyfriend dragged me here because he enjoyed coming here with his old roommate. The lines were long but we quickly shuffled our way to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cheap and decent .i think cole's is better for french dip in my opinion.but it's been a while since i've been back to phillipe's.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
More Hype Than SubstanceMy bf saw this restaurant talked about on "Man vs Food" and decided we HAD to go. I mean how can you go wrong with a place that has been open for over 100 years that has lines...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good! Order the lamb and the beef- single dip. Unless you want them soggy then go with double dip. While you're there, get their t-shirts too. Make sure you find good seat because it can get packed.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to the review the food--in addition to the count.less reviews below, and the many more that will follow this one--the food speaks for itself. What I will say about this gem of LA...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was just cruising through the reviews and realized that the lamb sandwich is not getting enough love. You can't just go anywhere and get a lamb French dip, after all - and certainly not one this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phillippe's has made an imprint on the food world literally. The home of the French dip satisfies my appetite in every way possible. It really doesn't matter what kind of meat you order for your dip...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to check out Philippe since I was in chinatown and have never been before. The Beef dip and potato salad were okay, nothing to write home about. If i was in the area again, I would probably...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Photos Added.6 days after my first visit, I find myself driving from Anaheim back to Philippe's and my goodness it was worth the trip. Came with my husband and told him that he had to come and try...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rumor has it that one busy day while serving a customer a sandwich roll fell into the au jus. The customer (a police officer) in a hurry took the sandwich and left. The following day he brought an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
umm..I guess this place is what it is. I was expecting more since I had just been to Langers the day before. I got the beef sandwich which was fine. I didn't think it was anything special. If I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me say right up front -- I would've gone to this place even if I wasn't promised six of some of the best red velvet cupcakes you ever tasted in exchange for a dip. Philippe is indeed the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
would wait in line 10 mins tops. overrated! aside from the original hot mustard sauce and the dirt cheap coffee price, really wanst too impressed by it. BUT the chilli was.. o-m-g heaven! and i dont...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
500. I was not going to post a review for this place but seeing 499 other Yelpers posting a review, 500 was just too tempting to resist. I have seen a lot of restaurants calling themselves ORIGINAL....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phillippe's has been around for 100 years, so you know they're doing something right. It's the classic definition of an LA institution and famous for its French dipped sandwiches.The restaurant has a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow.I went here today for the first time to meet some people. I waited over 30 minutes to get a freaking sandwich.Seriously how long does it take to put meat between two pre-sliced pieces of bread....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place always has line but the French dipped sandwiches here are worth the wait. They don't accept credit but they have an ATM. If you ever near the la train station stop hear for lunch. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can you say about this place that hasn't already been said in the last 101 years. There's a reason they've been around this long... great food. And this is the place where the French Dipped...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what can u say? goddamn American icon! i prefer a double dipped lamb and blue cheese with some potato salad and chili. and you have to wash it down with a Stella. puts out the mustard induced fire....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Cafeteria feel, the uniforms, good food for a fair price. Worth waiting a little in line. Try the lamb.1 of 2 restaurants in downtown L.A. that claim to have invented the French...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A long time Los Angeles institution, Philippe's features the french dip sandwiches. The reason why they are called French dip sandwiches is not because of a french roll, that they use. They French,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok ...disclaimer before you read my review: - i guess i derno really too much about how a french dip should taste...I think this place is waaay too hyped..the sandwich is FREAKIN tiny..i can eat two...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My grandpa and my dad used to come here all the time when they came over to America. They loved it then and they still love it now. Philippe's is a LA landmark. This place is over a 100 years old and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the French dips at Philippe the Original. The long line is worth queuing in for a fatty, meaty French dip sandwich, drizzled in gravy juice. That wonderful gravy elixir is sweet ambrosia on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up on Philippe's. My grandparents lived in San Gabriel and we would hop on the Del Mar carpool on-ramp and take it all the way to Alameda street. It was like our own secret road. We would take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. my fiance and i get the beef dip... its awesome... we take it to go sometimes and just eat it at Dodger Stadium on game days.... we've taken friends there that have ended up loving...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been eating here for a long time.My mom loved the hand carved Lamb Sandwich and it is still the sandwich I order. Eat it there! Sides of cole slaw, macaroni salad and a red beet egg are great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well surprise, surprise. Over 200 reviews and I have not touched Phillippe's. Right there a stone's throw from Chinatown, Olvera Street and Union Station lies the L.A. landmark that is Phillippe's. So...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the famous French dip sandwiches, but I don't LOVE it. I will always willingly go though because I don't live around the area.The one thing I DO love about the place is the history. Ten cent...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
French dip does not get better than this! get it double dipped and you are in heaven...seriously. the homemade pies are just divine...i ONLY wish i lived closer...well, maybe not. I'd be as big as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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I went for the first time yesterday, and it was really, really good. Just yum. Everyone hates on the beef dip, but I had that-- I think asking for "double dip" is a must-- and it was really good. The lamb was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This may be my favorite place in LA, whenever I'm feeling down I go here and get a sandwich and some potato salad and a coke, if I have extra cash I'll get a slice of pie....it's the most happiness...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's The Original defines the term "institution". The original French dip sandwich served in Los Angeles for over 100 years. The place is a trip, makes the torture of driving to LA worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lamb never tasted so good on french bread, au jus, and horseradish. Eat it while its hot! This place is always packed, and parking can be a pain, but well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the beef sandwich and I took a bite of my friend's ham sandwich - the beef one tasted better because it had more flavor. We had their mac salad and the potato salad too - those were alright:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was on the lam and needed a quick place to recharge and drop my heater.Mikey ran down the joint sayin it was filled with degenerates and fruitcakes. Mostly those types wearin lipstick on their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's French Dip sandwich. Nothing more needs to be said. Philippe's is a Los Angeles institution. They still sell a ten cent cup of coffee. Get a french dip, some cole slaw or potato salad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here every once in a blue moon, mostly because my dad loves it. It's definitely got the historical aspect going on -- being there reminds me of living in another era. The lamb sandwich with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
don't need to add any more praise to the famous french dip sandwich but it sure is LEGENDARY. the dip-to-bread ratio was SPOT ON. i do however have to rave about their COLESLAW. best coleslaw I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'm not a big fan of French Dip sandwiches in general bc I don't like soggy bread. I found the food at Philippe's to be good but not great. Since it was our first time, I found it to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! This place is great! We love the french dip (double-dipped) beef sandwiches. They don't even advertise it, but their pies are the best! Cool, yummy banana cream pie is my favorite. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got the beef double dip, cole slaw, potatoe salad, chocolate mouse cake thing and lemonade.Sandwich was good, a little small but good, cole slaw tasted pretty good with a balance of sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here again about a week ago. Service was a little slower, but worth it. Got the same think I had last time, but with beef stew. I was stuffed beyond belief. Also, the baked apple tasted wayyyy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the absolute best french dip sandwiches around. before a dodger game .. this hits the spot. just don't do what i did and wear any team not from la's jersey in here. the whole place will stone you!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for Saturday lunch. The line was not quite out the door when we got there but it was by the time we left (around 1:30pm). Parking was easy in the private lot.We got the lamb and the beef, both...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a long time. The food is still good! I like the pork more than the beef dip sandwich. I came here with my gf last night. She had seen the place several times and wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here this past weekend. I purchased a pork sandwich with blue cheese and it was double dipped in dipping sauce and i put mustard on it that was spicy and then i ate it and it was good to eat....
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's nothing spectacular, but it's a solid french dip. Getting it double dipped is a MUST. I think this place only draws crowds because it's an LA institution. Don't get me wrong, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great love the beef dips i try to stop by this spot when i go to the Dodger games great food nice people that work there and they price is right for the place.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
after hearing all the hype of this place and the travel channel featuring it in a segment, i decided to give it a try with great expectations. what disappointment! the beef dip sandwich wasnt anything...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We made the short trip here on a lazy Sunday to see what the hype wasonly to leave emotionally unchanged. If what I got was considereddouble-dipped, what's the single-dip like? The Sahara? The beef...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here enough times to give this LA landmark a honest review. It is squarely a 3 star place. Sure it has Huell Howser "Amazing" for all the old Los Angeles appeal. 30 years ago, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only this I could say is "I am honor to write a review of this historic place". My mentor of current employment took me this restaurant and that was my visit to Philippe. I never think about having...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are certain landmarks that you can never get sick of, and Philippe the Original definitely fits under this bill. You can get a sense for the feel of old LA, yet at the same time watch your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
that spicy mustard kicked my ass!!!! my friend got all excited about it so i squeezed a good dollop of it onto my plate, dipped my sandwich in (roast beef and swiss, thankyouverymuch), took an eager...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking in here is like taking a trip back to old L.A., with the decor that probably hasn't changed much for most of the 20th century, sawdust littered floor, and long rows of communal tables. It's...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for French dipped sandwiches. Their mustard is to die for!! And their coleslaw is delicious and simple. I love to eat the soleslaw inside the sandwich itself, it is great.Only tip though...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Philippes for 25 years and it has always been my "go to" spot for the best beef dip sandwiches anywhere. So here's the scoop...these sandwiches are deceptively simple. First time...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love LOVE this place! I have dreams of Philipe's, only to wake up hungry and sad because I can't have it right away. My fav combo is the double dipped lamb sandwich with potato salad, chili...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a group of friends on a Saturday... it turned out that day was one of the anti-prop 8 march days, so the streets we took to get to the place were crazy.In either case, we finally got to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Must Double dip!! The Pork is probably the best, and then the beef. Can be very busy, but can also be empty. Prepare yourself for long lines....but it's worth it. Try some pie while you're there....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In terms of the french dip sandwiches (which is what this place is supposed to be famous for).. I have DEFINITELY had better.This place could be good for something to do on a weekend but I would not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've lived in the LA area for about a year now and hadn't made it to Philippe's until last weekend. Shame on me!!I am a big fan of the dip, and have had my share of biting into tough beef (you...
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not traditional as it was back in the day, small two slices roast beef with bread, did they pay food network off to show a large back in the day sandswich? big joke, go to chinatown right behind restaurant
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where do you take your friend whose first New Year's Resolution is to stay strong with her vegetarianism? Yes, to the place that allegedly invented the French Dip sandwich. Evil much.Thank goodness...
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Their sandwiches aren't that filling by themselves, but they are fairly good. Maybe a little too expensive (OK, 9 cent coffee is nice). Tasty hot mustard on the tables. Worth it once in a great while to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
100 years in the business with 454 reviews preceding mine. Does a landmark like Philippe's need yet another review from a French Dip lover (yours truly)? Why not...Here are some random comments...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Get in the car, we're getting O.G. french dip.""But i'll miss class, there's no way we'll make it back in time...""Dude, it's Philippe's, screw class.""Oy Vey!"Me, 10th grade. Him 12th. This was very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard soooooooo many good things about Philippe's so I finally went to try it and I was sooooo dissapointed. I knew about the dipped sandwhiches but I didn't like the bread or its sogginess. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Conducted a taste test - Philippe vs Coles and Philippe won hands down. We sampled the lamb with blue cheese and the beef (no cheese). Both were excellent. It was the most crowded I have ever seen...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The beef dip with blue cheese is my favorite, and the lamb dip is deeply flavored and rich and decadent (try putting some coleslaw on your sandwich next time, too). I have a ridiculous, irrational...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You might have heard that Philippe's is the originator of the beef dip sandwich and that might be true. What's also true is that this discovery was a long time ago and since then, others have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An LA institution. Got to love the under-a-buck lemonade and ice tea. All the dip sandwich are solid. What is great about this place is that you get a sense of old school LA. This is rare in a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over the course of my 24 years of life, I frequented Chinatown maybe a billion times. I basically grew up in Chinatown, I went to the elementary in Chinatown for crying out loud, so I basically knew...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars: I actually only wanted to give it 2 stars, but this place is like a historical landmark. It is legendary. The vibe and old school decor are really cool! Reason for the missing 2 stars: Huge...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am basing my review on having eaten at Phillipes often as a child in the early 1950s. It was my late parents favorite restaurant and I have fond memories of the food and ambience (sawdust floors,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These sandwiches are good, its a cool spot to kick it to eat and have a few beers! Psss! dont put to much hot mustard! Ive been going to Philippe's for about 16 years.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you look up the word " consistent " in the dictionary ... there should be a picture and this place in every Websters edition since the turn of the century .. i cant believe i went 15 years...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooooooooooooo good. My husband and I went for breakfast and we are vegetarians. We got an order of biscuits, 3 stack of pancakes, baked apple and an order of home fries. The freaking...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a Los Angeles Institution.It's great for new comers and regulars, quick and simple, down to earth.Food - reliably good, flavorfulPrice - reasonableService - As fast as i think it could...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Philipee how I love you so much !!This is as Los Angeles as you can get. If your near Chinatown, Olvera Street, or the Union Station, I highly, highly recommend this place.The French dip is what...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Playing catch up to these things called french dips required me to be objective and try both places that invented it in one week. SO, I'll have to play the pros and cons of Philippe's in comparison...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
100 years strong! I've had it on my list for months- the place where the French dip was born! The Original!Go for the triple-dipped roast beef and a side of potato salad. Delish! But I can't say that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I can see how this place survived for a hundred years, but honestly, I've had better French Dips... perhaps folks perfected on Philippe's original recipe? Next time I go, I'm definitely getting a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
100 years, and they're still a big hit in L.A!See the thing I envy with a lot of people who live in high density populated areas filled with tourism and culture, is the fact that so much history and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best French dip. They advertise as the place that originated French dip and I kind of believe them. So good. Try their chili with the French dip. YUMMM! The decor is old-school...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phillipe's is a classic! Great food, sawdust on the floor, communal tables and a wide cross section of the LA population are to be found inside. I have never been there where there hasn't been a line,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i like the beef dip sandwiches, the potato salad, cole slaw ,and the lemonade, dont go at noon or you will wait in a line. love the hot mustard. if you drink your coffee there its 10 cents. i heard...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been there several times over the years, the place is OLD, sandwiches are OK, although this place is great for nostalgia and cool old stuff, I wasn't really impressed with the food. Lots of cops here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Philippe's how much do I love thee?This is a delicious and wonderful sandwich, folks. Slow cooked to be supernaturally tender, a great roll, and a fair price. I realize that they are celebrated...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best French Dip Restaurant. I get mine triple dipped if possible. If not, then double dipped.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phillippe's The Original...Because sometimes you want to crush sawdust between your toes while you eat tasty wet meat. _C$
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Sunday, crazy busy. I ended up in the slowest line but that was my fault. Do yourself a favor and go in the middle lines, the line by the entrance (street corner) moved really slow....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i visited this place in the summer time, however i don't think much has changed since then.i don't think much has changed since 1908!! ok, a few things have changed since 1908, but not as much as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
first thing first.... I don't recommend this place if your STARVING OR IN A RUSH!!! the lines take forever PLEASE MAKE SURE TO AVIOD the OLDER LADIES SERVING FOOD and STAY TOWARDS THE LINES IN THE...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here whenever i'm in the neigherborhood. One word YUM. Beefy beef, super spicy mustard, soft and wet french rollls, simple and delicious coleslaw. Banana cream pie is to die for. I have never...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pick your meat of choice (I am still on a Nov. turkey kick) get some pickles, pickled eggs, pile it on the sandwich, squeeze on some hot mustard (careful, this is the kind that gets right up your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmmmmmmm.......I went with my cousins, we ordered: the potato salad, corn chowder, 2 lamb french dip sandwiches, 1 beef french dip sandwiches, and cheesecake. The lamb sandwiches were SO TENDER, but...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here ages ago, and was just reminded of it while watching USC whalloping Notre Dame. It conjured up memories of my college days when I went here, and immediately I could smell and taste the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before the Dodger Game Enter this place and there's a wall of people. Nope...it's not the Dodger game....but this place that people flock to...like pigeons... Long endless multiple lines...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like most everyone in LA, I have been eating here for more years than I can remember. Most of the ladies behind the counter have been here for eons. I always get the beef sandwich double dipped and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i'm debating which i hate more. this place or pinks. where do i begin? the long line? food that's overrated? people who take and bring your order that can't seem to move the line. restaurant who's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating here my entire life where french dip sandwiches were invented. in fact, this is the only place i can have french dip sandwiches. gotta stick to the original with a side of cole slaw...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Isn't it great living in one of the biggest metropolises in the world? All the great dives. I love it. Once again, this is a place I should have been coming to since I was a kid, but unfortunately my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reputed to be the origin of the French Dipped Sandwich, this throwback is just plain good. Counter service only, and it gets crowded during mealtimes. Seating is mostly community tables, and there's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is honestly a genuine LA institution that warps you back to the 50's with it's authentic french dip sandwiches, horseradish sauce, potato salad and coffee. It's well-worn floors are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favs....just go , you wont regret it. The price is right! The atmosphere cant be bought, not these days...really, the only good thing is the double dip sandwiches and maybe the coffee just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.A couple of friends headed on over to get a bite of history at Philippe's after a long afternoon trekking downtown for a law school project of mine. I love everything about the feel of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rating: 3.5 starsI've lived my whole life in LA, but never made it to Philippe until today. I'm so glad I finally did, because this is an utterly charming place to grab a dirt-cheap meal!I guess going...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so i've been dreaming of eating at Phillipe's for over a year now and finally had my chance. we got lucky and went on a weekday so it wasn't that crowded and we got to order right away. Two beef...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i've never heard of philippe before until i was done eating.. i was told this place was famous and rated high, etc etc.i too, must be missing something from this place. yes, i thought the buck-fifty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fun restaurant to visit, although lines can be long at certain times. The food is great the coffee is cheaply priced. I just had a blast knowing that this established restaurant has such a unique...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i absolutely adore this place! i love their ham and swiss sandwich! they probably have the best corn chowder that i have ever had. this place does get busy especially around 12-2pm, but the wait is...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't heard of Philippe's since I'm not around LA but my boyfriend took me in the middle of the afternoon on our way to Little Tokyo.It was pretty intimidating at first because there was no...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh DANG, this place is tasty! Granted, the insane lines are somewhat intimidating, but once you get your food (for oh, so cheap!), the good times... oh, how they begin. I got the beef sandwich with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After four hours of elbowing biatches at the Monique Lhullier sample sale (two hours on line--recession, what?), my best friend thought I earned my keep. We headed to Phillipe's (I am a bad Angelino...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so I am clearly in the minority on this one. People love their Phillippe. You walk in and it's wall-to-wall people, waiting in endless lines to place their orders. And it's one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be put off by the long lines; they move quickly and the wait is worth it. Oh my god: the french dip beef sandwich! Nirvana on a bun! This LA landmark has been here for over a hundred years,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM YUM amazing! -1 star for not letting me have extra dipping juices.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You always know what to expect when going to Philippes. Long lines, but relatively quick service, pretty good sandwiches, yummy spicy mustard, passable coleslaw and potato salad. If you're into french...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So it's 7:00am, I dont have to clock into work until 8:30, what the hell do I do??? Ding ding ding, Philippe's 9 cent coffee!!! So you see that guy over there in the corner with a cup of coffee, a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I went to good old SC there were so many places to go to eat/drink/shoot the breeze/take dates. El Rey's. Julie's. 9-0. Tommy's. Dr. Munchies. 32nd Street. Lucy's. CPK. Lawrey's. Mongolian...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this place forever. I was disappointed, it wasn't as good as it was hyped up to be. I wouldn't say it's the best french dip, it was just alright to me. Would I go back?...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my boyfriend finally took me and my friend here, after long talks of wanting to go...I think he hyped it up too much that when I took the first bite into my roast beef french dipped sandwich, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a piece done on Phillipe's on FoodTV and I wrote it down on my list of places to go. I went last night and DAMN, that was good stuff.They claim to be the originator of the French Dip. Although...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Phiippe,I know your known for your french dip sandwiches but I secretly love you for your chili.Your ambiance rocks, don't change a thing.-Ed
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 but i'm rounding up just because of the overall experience.what can i say that 390 people haven't already said? probably nothing. so i'll just say that philippe is a great place to go after...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok....If your in L.A...you have 2 check this place out... it has The best French dip sandwich and rare pic's of L.A's old school subway system. So typically I walk in and order a french dip...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
maybe i just simply don't understand WTF is supposed to be so great about standing in line in the equivalent to a barn to order food served on a tray that tastes horrible. simply horrible tasting. or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember coming to this place with my dad and so this past summer I brought my kids in. We were on our way to a Dodger game. I was excited as I haven't been here for a long time. The place looked...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think not being a native of Los Angeles lets me review Philippe's with more of an objective opinion. It has been so consumed by the legend that I don't think enough people can separate their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best dipped roast beef sandwiches I've had. And their dijon mustard sauce? omgzz.Everything is good especially their lemonade! you really need to get 2 glasses and those of you that's been...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm missing something here... a palate or two for Phillippes. I've been here a few times.Their soups and sides are good, but I neither see nor taste anything special about the famous...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO MANY MEMORIES HERE! I remember coming here with my parents, and them telling me story of coming there with their parents as we sit in a nostalgic second floor dining room with the bricks inscribed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourself for sandwichy goodness. This place has been around for an amazing 100 years, which makes Philippe's the Godfather of all sandwich joints. But don't expect a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would my review be any better if I hadn't stood in line behind a woman that ordered fifteen sandwiches to go? And in the line next to me, the famous downtown Los Angeles homeless that stand in line...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
MEDIOCRE FOOD & OLD-FASHIONED / OLD-SCHOOL There was nothing great that stood out with Phippe's. On my book it ranks slightly lower against East Side Market/Sandwiches. What makes Philippe's popular...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my boyfriend was talking about this place and finally took me over the week. I heard it was really famous and a L.A landmark, the original French dip. I went on a Thursday night, so it wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a no nonsense old school deli restaurant that serves up a GREAT French Dipped Sandwich. You MUST get a slice (or two) of their pies when you visit. I personally like their peach and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents have been talking about this place for years, about how they need to go back for a french dip. I had seen it on tv a few years back and have been wanting to try it myself. We packed up...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a landmark restaurant. The food is awesome and has been covered here, but you know what I like most about it? Everyone is here. Old, young, white, black, hispanic, asian. It's a melting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A downtown institution! They just celebrated their 100 year anniversary!Just a stone's throw from Chinatown, Olvera Street and J town. Make a day of it and hit them all! A dip, a roast duck and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! Went there this weekend, ad got kinda caught up in the pre-USC game crowd, but it is always worth the short wait in line.I prefer the good old beef dip - double dipped - with swiss cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Did anybody stand in that crazy line that wrapped around the block for 10 cent sandwiches in celebration of their 100th anniversary?? I've been here several times and after the novelty of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FEEL THE BURN....as I take a bite of my 'double dipped' pork sandwich slathered with their famous table mustard.LOVE IT...NEVER had old pork here. It's always been great.A must see kinda joint. Total...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. And so do my gmas. So that's really saying something. They're not only picky eaters, they're picky chinese eaters which means (usually) they only like chinese food....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's make this clear. I don't like waiting in lines. In fact, I don't like doing anything in lines (with the possible exception of dancing). But on many afternoons, I feel like that light...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe this place has been up for 100 years...Congratulations Philippe's! Well, I wouldn't be surprised, with the quality of their sandwiches and their prices..of course they would do well...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's be realistic about Philippe's, if I recommend it to ten people, nine are going to love it and there will be one "weirdo" who doesn't. The menu is big, but what really matters are the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I should write a review on this place because I come here pretty much at least once a week. This place, for what it's supposed to be, has no flaws. The only fault it has is that you might...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It would be enough to go here just to people watch. As it so happens, the food is pretty good and cheap too. At 9:30 pm on a Sunday night, this place was full of interesting things to see - the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs up.I vouch for the double dipped beef sandwich, potato salad, lemonade, and pumpkin pie with whip cream on top.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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The atmosphere is beautiful and reminiscent of times gone by, and I love eating upstairs where it is nice and quiet, or if I want to turn up the volume a notch downstairs is also cool, and they have this cute...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is NO DOUBT a Los Angeles institution, a historical landmark even. i also respect the management greatly for the loyalty they have shown their employees, and it should be noted that they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm.....French Dipped Pork sandwich with swiss. delish.I wasn't too much into the potato salad, but the sandwich made up for it. I liked the environment of the place too.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the french dip is great and the crowd is cool too...it kinda feels like your in a barn because of the wood shavings on the ground but it adds to the experiance. I would definitly come back here if I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing can really be said about their French dips that hasn't already been said (fantastic) - but, this place does have more to it than that: surprisingly, Phillipe's has the best cream of broccoli...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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There are few restaurants that have been around for so many years as this one...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family has been coming here a long time, we all have our own favorite order. Here's mine: "Doubled dipped, lamb, with bleu cheese please. A bowel of chili, yeah, no beans with cheese and onions....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely amazing! Beef dip with swiss cheese is to die for. I live an hour and a half away now and make trips with my husband just to eat here. We love this place! The hot mustard is amazing and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here whenever I pass by Downtown and I'm hungry.Lines are long but go by fast.. Good homely food.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A classic location with food to back up the hype. You can't go to Phillippe's expecting a lovely dining facility, but if you're in the mood for some real food and a great landmark of Los Angeles then...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sure it drips with history from it's walls. Sure it is cool to stand and order sandwiches where years of lines have formed before, and sure....the sandwiches are alright...just alright.I was not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A French dip. Oui. Oui monsieur. Double juice it. Hot mustard it and make me dance with delight. This is a perfect sandwich. In all it's meaty goodness. I got to turn a band named "Christian Death" on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's !!!!if you like to know that your among the living go to Philippe's get a French dip ( double dip it!!!) give it a good amount of HOT mustard and prepare your self..I just recently had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely LOVE Philippe's. I've been going here since I was a kid with my family any time we were going to China Town. The best French Dipped sandwiches, any other type just seems mediocre compared...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Some will dispute Philippe's claim to inventing the French dip sandwich, but no place beats it! They roast their meats daily in huge ovens, making clear, brothy gravy from the pan drippings. You stand in one...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of Bakeman's in Seattle for a number of reasons:http://www.yelp.com/biz/bakemans-restaurant-seattle1) The food isn't really all that good, yet seems to get a pass because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like sandwich crack, you just keep coming back for more and are instantly addicted. (not that I know what it's like being on crack, but I have a good imagination and seen enough...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So delicious! I get the turkey dip with Ice Tea. I would try eating upstairs since the downstairs area is always super crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best french dip in town! Try the lamb dip and watch out for the mustard! Great place to celebrate another Trojan victory!
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The must ultimate of ultimate L.A. food experience. It's crowded all the time, the lemonade is just "o.k." and you're in line for awhile. However, you get a lot for the buck there. Their French Dip...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously, this 90 year-old establishment seems to get nothing but love. I recently returned to this place after eleven years and got a slice of boysenberry pie and a beef sandwich. I wasn't filled...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Fench Dip Sandwiches!When I first heard about this place I was like, Cool lets check it out! THe Benches and ladies in old time uniforms threw me off. Wasn't sure what to make of it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with a group on the advice of a friend. "It's as close as LA gets to authentic, and there's sawdust on the floors. What more do you want?" What more, indeed. How about a sandwich that's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
~* meal for a deal *~fyi: to celebrate it's opening 100 years ago, philippe's will be selling its famous french dip sandwiches at 10 cents each, which was the price in 1908, on october 6th from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently watched a PBS documentary on "The Sandwich," and this place flooded back into my mind (it was too bad they didn't feature Philippe's, but that's beside the point). Anyway, when I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I keep going for the ambiance...something about the sawdusty floor and spartan decor upstairs that tickles my fancy. I would like to have a cup of au jus though with my meat. But the cheap coffee more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesomeness.My favorite place for french dip sandwiches. Although it's located in chinatown, I've never had any issues with parking. It's a bit of a trek just for some sandwiches, but i think it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i wish this place delivered to chicago. a dipped sandwich AND their five cent coffee. please not USPS--my city still hasn't worked out that snafu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another great LA institution. If you are craving a great french dip sandwich, this is the place. French Dip lovers be forewarned, Philippe's dips the french bread in aujus and does not serve it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry y'all, it's for sure classic, and it's absolutely what you see is what you get, but it's not all that great. Now am I going to get mugged by someone? The sandwiches come a bit thin, and having...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Los Angeles landmark and birthplace of the French dipped sandwich, Philippe's is a great restaurant for a very reasonable price. The sandwiches are consistently good, and the lemon meringue pie is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
double-dip french dip con beef, a side of coleslaw, and a sm lemonade. my first meal at philippe's was not disappointing. the place felt so... original. and now that i live so close, i think i'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The simplicity of this place is the key to why I like it so much.Meat, bread dipped in brown goodness (everyone knows that brown is the best flavor of them all) and a small dollop of spicy mustard. No...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Yummy simple French Dip (Beef is what I get) and the spicy mustard is great... even bought a jar to bring home
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The door says this place has been around since 1908, which means it has to be one of the oldest surviving eating establishments in Los Angeles. It does not disappoint. Ordering is kind of like a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
340 something reviews indicated to me that this was a place that i needed to try. honestly, the little sandwiches were really really good. the beer was really really good. the hot mustard was amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doesn't get more classic than this LA classic. Try the roast beef French dip, lemon meringue pie and 5A� coffee. Been coming here since 1988 and that still makes me a newbee!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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this is the original...i tell you...this place has great food....huge portions, livly atmosphere....
kudzu.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really dig this place. It's a no nonesense establishment that's been in LA forever. There are two free parking lots nearby (gottaluv free parking). And the sandwiches are delicious! I've never had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places ever, having grown up in the L.A. area. Philippe is an L.A. institution.They have two free parking lots, one right behind the restaurant, and another big lot directly across...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My grandfather had never been here before ever in his life, and he has been a resident of Los Angeles for a VERY LONG TIME. So my brother and I were going to hang out with our grandfather, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big fan of this place, long lines but well worth the wait when you bite down on your french dipped sandwiches. The sticker shock of $5 dollars for a "medium" sized sandwich might be a turn off for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches are a bit small if you're a hearty eater so I suggest buying a couple and pair that up with the lemonade. Probably multiple lemonades if you use the mustard. Really packed at lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely "as good as it gets!" I remember the first time I tasted Phillipe's french dip back in Jr. High and thinking "this is amazing!" After I started at USC (and since I've left) I tried to go at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was a little long, but I like their food. Its probably not hte best french dip ive had , but the mustard, chili, and lemonade strangley went well with it. A little pricey, I would need a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The french dip here is OK. Not the best french dip I've ever had and it's a bit small for the price you pay, but its definitely tasty and is a good place to come satisfy a french dip craving, which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not bad. The place is from 1908. good for breakfast.I liked the coffee.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did you know you can get your sandwich double (or even TRIPLE!) dipped? That's some juicy beef, baby.Also, they added free wi-fi!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think it was because I was expecting too much. I really didn't like the sawdust floor but I liked how quickly we received our food. The sandwich was not appetizing looking and I was disappointed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars becuase the roastbeef sandwich was delicious! The menu was Inexpensive and the atmosphere was really laid back. It took about 10-15 minutes of waiting in line to order our food but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The hot mustard will burn a hole in your soul! Also i drink the coffee just because it is so cheap. LA insitution. I feel like my butt is sitting where some old guy from the silent film era put...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By reason of insanity...this place gets 5 stars. Be sure to bring friends who have never tried the horseradish meth high inducing hot mustard, and to put a big guap on their sammich...cause next to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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I've been there many times in the last 5 years and this place's food is so great comparing to the price I've spent. The sandwiches always come with big sizes and the dessert is super generous. The only cons is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is way overhyped. I've been hearing about it for years, but only recently did I find myself in the area so I gave it a shot. First, the place is depressing. Yes, it's been around since...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend first took me here back in 1988 - just when Zagat guides were taking off. In fact, I remembered he had that little skinny red book in tow as well.I swear, 20 yrs later, nothing has changed....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yea I read some of the reviews.... I know what the problem is... YOU NEED TO USE THE HOT MUSTARD... Before I went with an experenced friend, I went alone and I ate a sandwich without the mustard, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say I love getting a beef double french dip sandwich here with some pickles and the potato salad with a cold coke. Just in case you are wondering this place is so good its always packed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another fine Philippe's experience. Had the French Dipped ham sandwich for the first time (always stuck to beef or pork). Went really well with the mustard. Simply that with the hot mustard and a Fat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's is such a special place to me. My grandfather ate here in the twenties, and brought grandma here when they moved to So Cal to work as welders for Douglas Aircraft. My mother's name was cut...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a french dip that no other french dip can ever compare to ever. plus, an interesting dining experience. cheap prices and a crowd that demonstrates what a cool melting pot los angeles really is.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Philippe's! My dad took me here when I was a kid and I'm still eating here. Maybe it's a little nostalgic for me. But the food is great!! So why not. Back in the day, if you tipped the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been here three times.I......just don't get the hype.:-(
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best French Dip sandwich on earth! The house hot mustard is the bomb...... yummy! This place is very cool and gives a sense of what LA was back in the 50's. I got the roast beef dipped...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you know a place is good when you're stuffed to the rafters but just can't stop eating. could i stop? nope. thanks for taking us out here Ken. it's been a while since i've written a review, so i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Itis Alert. But most everything ive had there is goddamn good, and the decor and vibe is priceless.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to eat, great environment very old fashion and delicious. When you go don't order off the wall things just get a French dip and a side or two. If your really bold get a pickled egg and use...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First french dip I ever had. Love the atmosphere (and especially the 9 cent cup of coffee) It's nice to keep the old places alive.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The french dip roast beef sandwich was pretty damn good. But it really was the macaroni salad and the chocolate cream pie that lifted Phillipe's over the edge. Don't leave the place without getting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place despite the other reviews. Being that my husband is a fan of sandwiches, we decided to give it a try. There's plenty of parking and if you need to park on the street, you'll get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another place that translates from childhood to adulthood. The first thing you'll notice when you walk in is the sawdust on the floor. You'll ask yourself, or whoever you're with, "why?". I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lamb sandwiches are great.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a pretty tasty sandwich. Reading the sub-3star reviews, I get the impression that not everyone is using the hot mustard.Anyway, I usually go with a pork sandwich (no cheese) or lamb if I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan. There was nothing special about my roast beef dip sandwich. After all the hype I'd heard, I expected to be blown away. It wasn't awful, but it really wasn't any better than the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sawdust on the floor, old-fashioned telephone booths, and a general store in the back~ you feel a little like you've just stepped into a 1930s eatery. Workers assemble your sandwich in short order...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a cool throw-back restaurant. You place your order at the deli counter and the wait staff is wearing vintage-style uniforms.Philippe claims to have invented the French Dip sandwich, but there is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like Philippe needs my two cents. But you can't go wrong with a cafeteria-style restaurant that serves what seems like cafeteria food (sandwiches, "freshly made" rustic pies) without the cafeteria...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good place. Fast service and tasty sandwiches (check out picture for prices). The meat is so tender you can cut it with a spoon. Their Phili mustard definitely had a bite to it and went great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's like having sex with a really ugly girl. Sure the act is enjoyable and nice, but it's just not as good as it could be. Maybe it's the hype surrounding this place but Philippe never did it for me....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, this is the 300th review for Philippe's! It's definitely an LA institution.When looking for a place to eat downtown that was low-key, and unpretentious Philippe is the place for you to go. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's not a whole lot I can say about this place that hasn't already been covered, it's an institution of Los Angeles.I was first introduced to Philippe's when I was a kid by my sister and have been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Phillipe's is the best french dip sandwich place is all of the country. The bread is so fresh and the mustard they use is amazing. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Unless you have to go, just to say "I've been there" steer clear of this tourist trap. Poor quantity (sandwiches are very small) Poor quality ( I tasted the bread, remeber the old "where's the beef?!?!")...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For anyone who complains that L.A. has no history, take them to lunch here!!! The food is great. Nothing like a meaty sandwich soaked in au jus. Be sure to put a little (seriously.....just a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BAR NONE the best French Dip sandwich on earth! It could be the house hot mustard...... Good stuff! Plus, it's a LA landmark saw dust on the floor and all. My god there nothing like Philippe's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The cost of a plain venti at Starbucks, will get you 33 of Phillipe the Original's 9-cent cups of coffee--with nary a tip jar in sight, and that's not the only throwback. Supposedly the place where...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a local landmark that definitely lives up to it's reputation. As a kid, my family and I use to pass by here all the time when we would go to Chinatown, it wasn't until a few years ago that I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes. everything about this place is good. i have been going here for years. the first time was with my dad when we were waiting for our train at the union station to go up to canada. that was when I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they invented the french dip (or so they claim) but who cares, its cheap and good. love their cole slaw and their beef, lamb and pork sandwiches are all good. Their chili's not too bad too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. If you haven't been, go. Right now if possible. My typical order is a lamb sandwich double dipped with swiss cheese, apple pie, and lemonade. Everything else is delicious too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go here for breakfast, get here before 10:30. (At 10:30 they hand out tickets that give you the privelege to eat breakfast even if you are waiting in line after.) Here you can gorge yourself for cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here for the sandwiches and I don't usually like sandwiches. My usual is with lamb and blue cheese with a side of cole slaw and an iced tea. Delicious! Lines can be long and parking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could ramble on or get overly creative, but this review is as simple as the place itself. It's amazingly delicious, a must-do, and I can't wait to go back soon. The one thing keeping it from the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a good - oh, I'd say - ten years since I last ate at this classic joint. At that time I didn't afford myself the honor of munching on a french-dip RB sangwich, so this place went...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm not that big of a french dip fan. It was tasty, the price on coffee was good.My friend got the lamb dip because he loves lamb but he says it wasn't as tasty and still had the odor to it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Worth going once for the experience. It is a LA landmark and an experience. The sandwich was a dissapointment. I had the beef which I thought was a bit dry despite having the roll dipped in au...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
believe all the good reviews out there...it's true, philippe's has amazing food!! the beef french dip sandwich is to die for...i think about it a lot. i dont live downtown, but definitely worth a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Dedicated to G, a foodie, who may or may not ever find this...but shared his secret recipe of chili and fritos..." G Foodie invited a group of us to try Phillippe's, which by cultural and time/space...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! Its always full of hungry people!This place rocks and there is only one way to know it....go and check it out for yourself!mmmmmm philippe's!!!enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, yes I realize that there are 278 (make that 281 by the time I finish writing) reviews already, but I had to write a review just to tell you about the weirdest thing I've ever seen, in my life,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm picking Philippe's out of my teeth right now (sorry if that's gross) having just been there for lunch, so I thought this would be an appropriate time to write a review for the place. Not that it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place I have been coming to for years. I suppose all their food is pretty good but I just stick with the basics. Roast beef french dip w/swiss, bag of Ruffles, can of Dr.Pepper and if my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super crowded during the prime lunch hours. A nice place to grab some cheap eats and just hang out for a while. The portions are kind of small so if you anything but starving I suggest you get two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been going to Philppe's literally all-of-my-life and the quality/value of their food remains one of the few constants in the universe!Aside from smartly spending my money here instead of Dodger...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great piece of LA history located right at the edge of Chinatown. the French Dip is great in beef or pork and they have pretty good sides such as the potato salad and cole slaw. lunchtime is busy so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's another throwback LA eatery. This place is very charming and gives a sense of what LA was back in the 50's. I usually get the roast beef dipped sandwich with jack cheese, cole slaw or potato...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Journey to the center of.............Los AngelesSnuggled in walking distance from Chinatown, Olvera St., Union Station and Twin Towers (thought I'd point that out), Phillppe's gives you a good jumping...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, forget about the landmark..this place is:Veeeeery slow moving lineVery Fast FoodFood is NOT tastywhere's the next train who's taking us?And what's about that Huge Blonde Lady??
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
me: gah sandveeeech gimmme sandveechcashier: vat kind of sandveech?me: lamb sandveech dabble dipshies lamb sandveech pease!!cashier: ok!! here you go.me: gah gimme gimme gimme gimme...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Phillipe's! It's an L.A. landmark! I've been coming here since I was a girl! My dad brought us and we put a whole bunch of mustard on our roast beef dipped without knowing that it was HOT!!!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've been going here weekly for 2 years now. You get what you pay for and then some. It's probably the last thing someone would rave about, but I absolutely love their pickles and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love phillipe's french dip sandwiches! love everything about it! the nostalgic feel to the place. the prices. the ambiance! not to mention the best beef dip sandwiches! love to have phillipes right...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Original Philippe, home of the French Dip, one of LA's best kept secrets and so on. This was supposed to leg 4 of a pre-game, Yelp Taste of LA, with 3 of my buddies before the big Dodger lovefest...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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This place has been around for a long time. The french dipped sandwiches are terrific. You can get lamb, turkey, beef, and they are all great. It gets crowed during lunch hour. Lots of people from downtown go...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if it was just the sandwich itself I would just give it 3 stars. the sides bumped it up a star! when was the last time I had a baked apple? the lines were long which is always a good sign. I stuck...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With a 100 year history, it's no surprise that they have a ton of reviews so I don't really have to say much. Heard about Philippe on the KQED show "Sandwiches you Will Like" and I've always wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's is an LA landmark and should be part of any Dodger fan's pre or post game experience. The reputation is stellar and the name Philippe's has become synonymous with French Dip. Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The french dip sandwich ain't bad, possibly worth the calories, and thankfully not a huge portion. I was looking around on my tray for an extra cup of dip to actually dip the sandwich in, hence the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so a lot took place in the week since i last saw mota. a somewhat draining week in many ways...so as i walked into this treasure trove of a perfectly preserved cafeteria style restaurant in downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited once... and truly, I probably should give this place another chance... but it is what it is...I had never heard of this joint. Imagine that? I grew up in LA... and this place just never...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved this place since I was a kid and my dad took me for their French dip sandwiches. The food is consistently delicious and I am sure that Philippe has been the place of billions of dollars...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes a solid french dip. I like to keep it classic and get the roast beef with swiss and a side of pickles. They have excellent pickles, better than a lot of faux New York delis i've been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My good friend Mike took me to this place to grab a bite to eat after a long and exhausting Saturday of house hunting and this had to be the best pick me up in the history of pick me ups. The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great double dip!!! Worth the wait
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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For realm the best French dip of your life. Good side items, all served a la carte at prices that are so low you'll do a double take. Also, wines by the glass at unreal prices, though I am not sure who's...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was yummy....haven't been here in a while it's so exciting you can get a cup of lemonade for 70 cents and coffee for 9 cents repeat 9 cents! i recommend the beef sandwich and the hubby liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I see Philippe always show up on the list of Los Angeles best kept secret. I have to wonder who hasn't heard of or been to Philippe's. It is an iconic Los Angeles spot and there's a reason for it. You...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit that I probably started liking this place just because my dad loves it so much. But I've gone many times without him, and I've really enjoyed myself and my experience even without his...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey Phillipes, I got a bone to pick with you. Fire your power hungry rent-a-cops, who, instead of welcoming you into your historically rich establishment, choose to be A-holes and dick around with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I L-O-V-E Phillipe's. I came here every time we went to LA as a child. My Pop used to come here whenever visiting his Dad. The food is great. Old-Fashioned Deli-style. A must-eat if you're in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time trying French dipped sandwiches and will be the only place I'd go to eat it and no where else. It was yummishly good, but I had to unbutton my jeans after my second round. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches are pre-dipped and small, but good. The decor probably hasn't changed since they first opened, but I like that sort of rundown look. The beer is cheap ($3 for a 10 oz glass, the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God I love this place. Back in the day when I used to "puff the magic dragon" I used to come here all the time. Now that it's been a while, I'm surprised to find lemonade still at $0.65. Add that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The original french dip, and the best. Simply delicious. I've come here as a small kid and I'll continue to eat here forever. I always get a beef dip with beef stew and an iced tea. The iced tea is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Roast beef french dip is the only way to go... with a side of cole slaw. Would only go for breakfast for the 10 cent coffee
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
beef french dip all the way double dipped! top it off with a blueberry pie. i just love how the restaurant is ran and the atmosphere is great.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When that au jus hits the back of your tonsils, you'll see Jesus. I swear it! And you may see the face of the Virgin Mary on your roast beef. Look closely. She may speak to you.Minus one star because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I'm a simple kind of girl, give me a good sandwich and I'm a happy camper. This place totally fulfills my sandwich cravings. Now this is a different type of sandwich. No lettuce, tomatoes, onion...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had seen something about this place on the Food Network, so I thought I'd give it a try. I don't know why, but I expected it to be a really nice place, so I was shocked to see people standing in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after picking up some bbq from spring street smoke house for dinner - i zoomed over to phillippe's for lunch - haven't been in over a year !! as always...very busy...and true to form...i pick the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You've heard it once, you'll hear it again. Yes, it's a great L.A. institution. I never knew about this place until I finally decided to go to more L.A. restaurants. The place reminds me of a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for the first time. Guess what! 2008 is their 100th year Anniversary! I have been anticipating to eat at this place but had no expectations. I went in during the early afternoon and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Phillipe, much like the Pantry, has basically earned its respect by becoming Nosferatu; the undead; it cannot DIE, you see. It has been here for such a long ass time that the immediate presumption is:...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, what's the big deal with this place? I waited 20 minutes in line for lunch for just a mediocre sandwich? I'm pretty sure I was in the slowest line too, which didn't make things any better....
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing dip sandwiches with Philippe's hot mustard...awesome cole slaw and potato and pasta salad...yummy pickled eggs and other yummy treats! I've been eating there since childhood and I'm hooked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simple yet satisfying. Very light bread... nice moderate heaping of meats. The sides are delectable. The lemonade.. well the lemondade is a staple (and cheap!) here as well.True cafetera-style dining,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my family loves this place.i like the lamb sandwich, which is all i've ever ordered.one of the other reviewers said it's a sketchy neighborhood. compared to what i used to be like, it's pretty clean...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't impressed with their sandwich in the past; I just didn't understand the hype. I went there yesterday and got a pork dip sandwich and a beef stew.Beef Stew: Beef stew is good with big time,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I know it's located in a sketchy area. Yes, that is sawdust on the floor of the restaurant. Yes, that smell outside is probably what you think it is.But the food...it's darn good. Beef, lamb,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great French Dipped Lamb Sandwich, and dont forget the great Cole Slaw......... I was skeptical of coming to this place..... It is my BF family Tradition to bring their children here ....... so I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's is one of those places that if you live in Los Angeles you must visit it at least ONCE...The French Dips are amazing! Do not forget the Side Dishes (Chili, Cole Slaw, Chips, etc...). The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't a HUGE fan of this place but I guess it's one of those places you have to visit when in LA.The beef dip...well, it was a beef dip. Cole slaw was good. Best part, the mustard that they put...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Phillippe's.. having recent re-discovered it while some friends where in town from the UK. Chowing down on a pork french dipped sandwich, drinking 10 cent coffee on bench seats with sawdust at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why but I find my self eating there on a rainy afternoon (around rush hour) when I'm in DTLA, it's cool=-DI love their samiches & their breakfast is great too, & my outta town relatives...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It almost seems frivolous to write a review about a place so heavily reviewed... almost. I figure it's the mass of reviews that helps show others where the best places are to go, so here's my 2...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We met the other night downtown and ate at Phillippe's.You should try, as we do, the other items on the menu. We know what the sandwiches are, so we order the beef stew and chile. these items were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK lets go back in time say 60-70years. This place has awesome dipped sandwiches. Ive been here a couple times. Tried the beef, lamb, and pork sandwiches. I think the best is the pork, then the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place gets more credit because it's an institution. I'm all about respecting relics but the sandwiches here are just a TAD overrated. The rolls are run of the mill rolls and the meat,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing sandwiches, prices, and not many people know that they have great breakfast as well. Fluffy pancakes... mmm
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
L.A. history!My family has been going here for generations!!You have to know when to go and what to order!I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches melt in your mouth.... the horseradish burns through your nose... and the first thing that runs through your mind when you finish eating your sandwich is 'should I get back in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Initially, I was underwhelmed by the legendary French dip at Philippe's. I've driven by the place a million times, been intrigued by the sign's claim, but didn't get around to going there until last...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YES, i finally made it down here on a slightly rainy night. after a line of waiting for my French dipped sandwich, i finally got to have a taste of...almost heaven. perhaps the reviews were over hyped...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Swung by recently [26 Oct 08] It's next to Chinatown, Olvera St., & Union Station. The place has that "old school cool" look because it's actually from the era. The place was as packed as I ever...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I creamed my pants when I first bit into one of their french dipped sandwiches,saw baby jesus when i tried their hot mustard and dropped kicked the old lady next to me in a fit of joy when i saw the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Must be all about the hype or atmosphere... can't be the food.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yummmmy chili! oh man oh man.. the chili with no beans, just meat that is. i loved it! i dont really care for french dip, & this place didnt change my view on it.. i thought it tasted like soggy bread...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
THE ORDER:Beef french dip - double dippedYIPPPY:All about the atmosphere.Sawdust on floors.Old school.BOOO:So shoot me.Better french dips at restaurants.Beef & Au jus lack flavor.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be the odd duck, I don't mind it. Get some lumber, crucify me. I just don't see what's with all the 4-5 star reviews we got here. First of all, I hate any restaurant that acts as though they are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brought the family here before visiting the Murakami exhibit at MOCA based on Yelp reviews. As usual, we were not disappointed! It was Saturday and it was pretty busy but we got in line and were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here the last time we visited LA but I never got to yelp about it. I ordered the lamb double dipped sandwich and it was pretty good. What made it even better was the spicy mustard on the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As part deux of my "OG Tastes of LA" series, I offer the self-proclaimed home of the french dip sandwich, Philippe the Original. While the restaurant has existed in some form since 1908, it has...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best in kind: french dip. The dated environment is a plus including the ordering system. My dad ate here way back when it was closer to Union Station.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to eat before the Dodger games. Grab a double dipped sandwich w a side of potato salad, a bottled Stella & a pickle and you're good to go. I'd say experiment w the diff cheese options and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for the first time today and it was pretty delicious! Went with the Beef French Dip (double dipped) w/ Bleu Cheese, potato salad, and lemonade. I'd definitely suggest putting cheese on your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can I say that hasn't already been said over 200 times. The french dipped sandwiches are great!!. When your in L.A. make it a point to try this place. You will not be sorry!! Truly the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old school classic that always makes me feel like I've stepped into a time machine and gone back to what LA must have looked like in the 40's. Here's a tip if you are with a party of 6 to 8 and you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great french dip sandwiches. I'm not a big fan of sandwiches, but Philippe is very good, especially with their special hot mustard sauce.I prefer the beef sandwiches. Tae K. claims that pork is king...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got into the Standard late on a midweek night and didn't know where to go eat so went online and found that Phillipe's was relatively close by and they were famous for their French Dips so decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, given that there are 198 reviews do I really want to bother writing a long drawn out one that no one but me will read? Psssht, of course! I don't get over to downtown much, unless I am going to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the 'original' French Dip sandwich, they seemed pretty stingy with the dipping, but maybe we didn't order correctly. But the roll was soft and flavorful, and the beef was wonderfully moist &...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy and no frills. The wait is long and the meat is tough, but they serve up decent dipped sandwiches. The appeal is that it's "the original."If I lived closer, I'd be here at least once a week to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my 4th or 5th visit and I'm not sure why I've not written a review yet!Anyway.. Everything here is fantastic. Be sure to try a few different things. The lemonade is also bomb.I especially...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is about this place. Been eating here for years and it's the same basic thing: bread and meat, dipped. Maybe it's the old school charm of the place. Maybe it's the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great prices, food and staff.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ugg you have to wait so long, but it's so worth it!I had the beef dip with bleu cheese, cole slaw, pasta salad. It was absolutely delish and so cheap!It will be a hundred years old next year, I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is usually pretty crowded during peak hours and there it can be confusing where to line up, but just stand in line in front of one of the many cashiers and they will help you.Why line up?...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
French Dip! What What!!! i say that while I am thrusting my hands in the sky with total satisfaction. Cafeteria style with the sawdust all over the floor. PLace is friggin huge! and always friggin...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know, I have this "thing" for sandwiches. Esp. french dip! anyway, my first time here was for a lunch w/ my fellow co-workers. Our head honcho knows the owner of this place so he reserved...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh ya,, the old school original. the place you have to take friends from out of town. the company who visits this place is classic. but lets talk food,, you have to love a place that the servers who...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Mr. Philippe,You got something good going on there. First of all, way to invent a sandwich and not name it after you. That's the signature of an honest man. Secondly, thanks for giving me the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure, but they might be the originators of the french dip sandwich. I love this place. The french dip sandwich is great, and if you add their horseradish/mustard sauce, it kicks it up a notch!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could anyone give this place less than 5 stars. Best french dip sandwiches I have ever had........... I esp. like the pork double dipped w/ blue cheese. It is good in the morning and/or for lunch....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Both Philippe the Original and Cole's Pacific Electic Buffet claim to have invented the French Dip sandwich, and I guess I don't blame them for fighting over it: it's a delicious treat! Philippe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, best french dip that I've found in 10 years with the possible exception of Houston's(but that's 24 dollars or something crazy!!). Make sure you get it double dipped! Great sides, ample...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, come on, you know this place. You like roast beef sandwiches? Wanna eat in a mess-hall? Are you one of those peeps who thought "Marge" (from the Carl's Jr. commercials) was kinda cool? Oh,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
last time i went here, i sat downstairs with my friend. we had our french dips and a beer, conversed at a community table atop sawdust lined floors along with gaggles of other "angelinos". that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, who on Yelp L.A. hasn't been to Philippe's yet? I'm pretty sure I'm not offering any brand spanking new insight into anything with this historical landmark of a restaurant, but any more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I am now the 176th reviewer of this place. And like everyone else, I give this place praises. This was my first trip here. I've been hearing about this place since I moved down to the L.A. area...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my grandparents first took me to Philippe's, a tradition before Dodger games, I was four years old and I asked my grandma "can't we afford a nicer place?" Now, 20 years later, I'm taking friends...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had this place bookmarked for a long time and finally made it here today.5-stars for the kitsch appeal, being the OG french dip joint, all the sides and the scrumptious pies...except the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Line up and bring cash. They do not accept debit or credit and the coffee is strong and served in big heavy mugs. If you want to impress me eat a pickled egg. Do not bother ordering a Turkey...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the first time since I was a little kid, sharing my love of Los Angeles with my boy. He ordered the Lamb French Dip with Swiss, I ordered the Turkey French Dip with Jack, and we split a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even cops eat here..and even though another LA County Police Officer had given me a ticket for some total crap earlier in the day, the lull of the french dip kept me from going ape-*@%#*) on another...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's good but not that good. Kind of gross that same lady that makes sandwich also touches your money. Lamb sandwich is decent coffee is amazingly good though. It's a decent place don't understand...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine what this place was like back in the forties...Old school sandwich counters where the cashiers make your sandwiches. Make sure to have a lemonade and a pickle. if you plan on stopping by the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the hype for this restaurant at all. The order line needs major efficiency fix. They should learn from In n Out -- order, pay, get out of the way. Pick up when your number's called. In...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love french dip sandwiches and when i come to socal i have to eat at philippes!! it's very old school and looks like it probably has for the past 100 years!! wood tables and benches to sit on,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ummm... this shit is just WRONG. dirty, dirty sammichs, cute ladies behind the couter serving up plates piled high with potato salad and macaroni salad that tastes just like your granny made it....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the place is cool just because it is phillipe's. the sandwiches are not that good. i prefer Cole's, but still this place is an institution. what sucks are the long lines and tourists.if you are in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beef dip with swiss, double dipped and a side of macaroni salad. I love this place. I've been coming here for years and luckily my work brings me to downtown every so often allowing me to get my fix....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Well maybe it's because I got there during the perfect storm. The SC game just let out and the Dodger game was going on, meaning plenty of people had left early and wanted food, just like us! And...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aahh this is where I go after a Lakers or a Clippers game. A french dip beef sandwich, a side of cole slaw and an ice cold lemonade. I learned of this place from Huel Howser's California's Gold TV...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place is full of history. Walk across the street from the free parking lot and down the stairs, you can see a lot of pictures with captions depicting history all the way from 1908. You...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place beats all French Dip sandwiches. Although I have never been to any actual restaurants I can say this place is awesome. I have had a few French Dipped Sandwiches at carnivals and such but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are visiting Los Angeles or live in Los Angeles and never been here and are near downtown LA, you have to at least stop here for a french dip sliced beef sandwich. This place is full of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me ask you: are there images that keep you from eating certain dishes, like say, menudo, lengua, bamboobores? How about cute things like dogs, or bunnies? Well, this is how I felt about lamb,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an L.A. institution that is not self-aware. It is just doing what it does - make darn good french dip sandwiches. The pies are fabulous too. And the coffee is 9 cents. Yes, you read correctly,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have a craving for a french tip or corn beef sandwich, then get both at Philippe's! The food is just as good as Canter's in my book, but more of a down-and-dirty feel. You can just place your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the food and the experience. I am very busy and want fast food service but homemade taste. This place was just that. As soon as I paid, they handed over the sandwiches. The atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good. But not crazy good.The hype totally ruined Philippe's for me! Boo... I was expecting a crazy juicy sandwich, loaded with meat. Instead, it was on the lighter side. About 6 inches long, it packs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sucker for history and a sucker for simplicity that tastes good.I'm also a taster so don't go to a new place with me unless you're willing for me to taste some of your food if we don't get the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here today for lunch at 4 PM. The atmosphere is pretty busy, and the workers look like they are part of one of those Visa Check Card commercials where everything is operating flawlessly and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can see why this place is almost at it's 100 years anniversary. Speaking of which that's really impressive. No wonder they are now a landmark! I used to be impressed with Pinks and Tommy's but now...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simple menu, so simple the service is fast and efficient because they have it set up like a factory line. Thee food tastes great, and you are done and out in 10 minutes. Not exactly a place that you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Value, service and character. What's not to like?
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I noticed that Philippe's has over 100 reviews, while Cole's only had around 3!!! Just thought people should know an interesting story exists here, and to try for themselves who the original really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#145 review, if you haven't been here yet what are you waiting for? this is one of my fav. places for a sandwich. the best french dipped anywhere and while you are there try their potato salad or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are many LA institutions that I simply will not visit b/c they aren't worth it for various reasons. For example, the Apple Pan is way overpriced and not that good anyway. Pink's is very good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Few things in Los Angeles survive fads and passing fashions, let alone age...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is a land markYou must goIt is also very good
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It really bugs me that they won't give you any au jus on the side, but it's delicious anyway. This is the place to stop as you're passing through Downtown. All I need is a double-dipped beef sandwich,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe defines THE FRENCH DIP.And at spectacularly low prices.The ambiance is reminicent of a lunch counter from the 50's. I love it.They serve other varieties of "dips," like chicken/pork/lamb,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only complaint I have is that I had to wait in line for about 20 minutes the last time I went to Philippe's ...it was worth the wait though-- I LOVE the french dip beef sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Trying to figure out how to review a place so famous, that has been reviewed by 139 yelpers and counting. I'll dive in and make it 140...I thought my review should primarily be about the food. What...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a fan of french dip sandwiches until I ate here. What's great is that you don't actually have to dip it yourself! It's already "dipped"!Meat was very tender, bread was nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's makes the perfect beef dip, that's all there is to it. I mean, it makes sense, right? They've only been making dips since 1908. If they haven't perfected by 2007, I'd be a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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this place is tasty & addicting, You really can't go wrong here. service is fast, just have your cash ready. I love the roast beef double dipped!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Frackin French Dipper Batman! Yes, this is an LA landmark eatery. Lots of hype to live up to, and although I've lived in SoCal all my life, it was my first time. My good buddy James P tried it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places you HAVE to go to at least once if you live in LA. You know the kind.....it's one of those "World Famous Whatever...." kind of places, they may not have the best food or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a third generation Philippe lover and proud of it. My grandma says it hasn't changed much since she was younger. If you say you love L.A. but you have never been here you don't really love L.A....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anybody who disses Philippe's might need to be taken out back. Seriously. What the hell is wrong with you??Philippe's is an oasis of old Los Angeles. Saw dust on the floor. 10 cent coffee (sure there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I'm late to the party, but I've only recently discovered the wonderful combination of Philippe's before a Dodger game. Given the state of culinary decline at Chavez Ravine, this may be a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beef Dip sandwiches! Lamb Dip Sandwiches? Hell yes.Big Dill Pickles. Yes, please.Edible Coleslaw and Macaroni Salad? Dude, seriously?All of the above for $7. Awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It is one of those places you go to cause you need to try it.It is pretty cheap, really cheap for certain items like coffee and lemonade. Food is ok, and that is why I gave it three stars. Will be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Philippe's more for the history, the crazy corral feel, the sawdust on the floor, and the memories of childhood than for the sandwiches, which are both good and kind of gross in a meat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here since I was a kid, and I STILL get a kick at all of the old pictures on the walls, the little, old ladies that make your sandwiches, and the sawdust on the floors.I don't care what...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Philippe's, The Pantry, and Cole's PE Buffet remain the very last of the 1920's dive restaurants. Philippe's claims to be the home of the French Dip sandwich, and though others profess the same few do...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for an icon, it holds up incredibly well. The mustard is scorching, the long bar tables hard, but the sandwiches are amazing and the pictures on the wall incredible. you gotta give it a shot.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Good for kids" reads the Yelp rating. Well that's partially true.Personally I loved my roast beef, coleslaw and lemonade, but the darn 2-year-old is all CHOO CHOO, CHOO CHOO so I had to spend most of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just visited this place for the first time and it was a cool experience with all the historic attributes exuding from the place. You don't get too much history and tradition in socal so its a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do they still have the peanut shells strewn about the floor? I agree, the best French dip around. Their mustard is hot.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. A must place for anyone who wants to try something different and be at a landmark. Try the pork dip its a fav among my friends.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Due to last minute changes, my friends and I ended up having our lunch get-together at Philippe's! What the hell is that, might I ask? I guess I'll have to go and figure it out!During lunch hour on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not too into French dip sandwiches, but I wouldn't mind grabbing a bite from Philippe every now and then. The bread is soft and the meat is tender - perfect. The lines seem a bit chaotic and slow,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A landmark. Love the sawdust-peppered floors.I always get the the beef sandwich with Jack cheese double-dipped. Don't forget the spicy mustard! mmmTheir $0.10 cent coffee is actually $0.70 if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People might say this place is over rated, but it's been one of the first places for french dip, along with Coles in downtown l.a. , it's part of culinary history. Yeah, the lines are long, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over rated. I didn't think the french dip sandwiches were amazing--they were okay. The decor was a bit strange, but the telephone booths were a nice touch. Not worth the drive to LA [from OC].
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh... pretty overrated. The lines are long (I assumed it was because they had the best french dip ever). The french dip was average. I even like them soggy with the au jus, but that didn't help....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 words: Beef Dip!
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason it's been around all these years. Still the best French Dip EVARRRRRRRRRRR!(Last here 11/3/05)
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favortie spots to go to especially since its within walking distance of me. Great food and prices. And awesome place to hang out.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I still ate meat.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Episode 2 in my "Old School LA Eateries Trilogy"I love this place. I've been coming here since way before I lived in LA, when my friends and I would make special occasion trips out to the big city...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A hidden jewel. Inexpensive food that is really just amazing! The ambiance is quite fun too!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
lunch was yum~!for the price, i think i'll prolly agree with my parents. ahha. they both felt that they could get a juicier satisfying sandwich at arbys. haha. but i was still content with mine. so,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, people...107 reviews? Good lord. Alright, after the initial shock, i will write on..I was going to review with 3 stars just because it's a sandwich place. But this isn't just any sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pies are great, and the 10 cent coffee is the best deal (though definitely not the best quality) in town. But the sandwiches disappoint. It's just meat with gravy between some bread for $5-6 a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cee S. couldn't be more right about rating it on its appropriate scale. Just don't expect too much. I got there at 9:45pm on a weeknight, not too hungry but looking for a late-night snack. My...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so many people rant and rave about this place so when I went there I was expecting a lot. Well, to make a long story short, I was not impressed. The sandwich was ok, but small. I mean I won't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is what it is and doesn't pretend to be anything else. If I might recommend, regardless of which sandwich you get, going for the double dip. The bread can scratch the throat a bit going down...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an institution and been around a million years but the food is very basic. The deal is the 10cent coffee, go for it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect pit stop before a Dodger's game! Cheap beer, yummy sandwiches, great sides ... I recommend the beef french dip and the potato salad. It was BOMB DIGGITY!
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like certain other mainstays in and around downtown, Phillipe scores major points for the initial impact; Step inside, and you're whisked back to a time when people wore fedoras and the community's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food wasn't to die for but it was good. You really must come here more for the experience....What makes this place awesome is that the culture & the history of Los Angeles seems to get boiled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try to shy away from hyperbole, so don't confuse this statement as anything of the sort:This place is incredible. When coupled with a Dodger's game there are few better afternoons/evenings one can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can I get a double dip of eh.I wasnt impressed.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, expect to eat two sandwiches if you are hungry, three if you are starving. I recommend the turkey dip over the beef one. Here's the perfect lunch (I'm not bragging, I'm just experienced):...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Completely and totally awesome. I try to never miss this place when I am in LA. Stepping through the doors is like taking a trip back in time. Step up to the counter and give your order to the woman...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwichs are small for the cost, but they sure are tasty. The only thing that kinda threw me off was that i enjoyed the French Dip sandwich at Sizzler a little better. It seems tastier for the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! I had no idea what to expect. I can't say I have ever had a french dipped sandwich. I thought it was really good. Certainly not gourmet food, but if you thought that after seeing the prices and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly don't see what the hype is about. Service was ok, not great. There's a parking lot adjacent to the restaurant, but I don't think there's enough parking spaces for the amount of customers...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost, this place is CHAOS! I love it. The food is tastey and filling and priced pretty good. They serve beer, which compliments the meal very well.The only problems i have with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
