Historic french dip deli in downtown LA to close permanently after 117 years

I have never been to Cole's and plan to get there before it closes. I have only been to "Philippe The Original" 2/3 times in my life.

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Cole’s French Dip to close in Los Angeles Aug. 2
Cole’s French Dip, the Oldest Restaurant in Los Angeles, Is Closing After 117 Years

Jayjami did mention the deli here- https://pokerfraudalert.com/forum/sh...l=1#post464133

Anyone here been to Cole's? Your thoughts and expereince?

I went there today. The line to get in was crazy. Be prepared to spend some quality time there, even on a weekday.

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Originally Posted by David USF

I went there today. The line to get in was crazy. Be prepared to spend some quality time there, even on a weekday.

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Thank you for the heads up, will def go mid-week.

Cole’s is the only reason I’ll go to Skid Row in LA.

Cole's used to have a cool, hidden speakeasy bar in the back, The Varnish. I used to go there about 15 years ago. Apparently The Varnish closed about a year ago.