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    The Cube Cafe

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    MESSHALL

    MESSHALL

    3.8
    (1.7k reviews)
    12.7 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    10 years in business

    The Instagram promo got to me, and I made the trek out to Los Feliz because I had to find out what…read moretheir new Wednesday special was all about! They are currently doing "Mid-Week Sip & Sizzle" which includes $20 steak frites and $6 martinis. I went back to check the Instagram ad which just said "$6 martinis" but then you see the menu in person which says "$6 MINI martinis".... Still fun but a very different fun than regular martinis. The benefit of the mini martinis is you can basically built a flight because they are so tiny, and they have multiple flavors available. In the end, I had 3 different mini martinis which comes out to roughly $18 and roughly the size of 1 regular martini. So it's not really a savings, just a fun way to switch it up. The steak frites was decent, but certainly not the best steak I've had in LA. It's more about the fun vibes. We sat outside at the fire pit (which is communal seating) and enjoyed our steak frites, martinis, and Chesapeake Bay oysters! Even though we went for the deal, our meals added up pretty quickly in cost. Luckily, they are also on InKind which helped offset that.

    I wouldn't know about the food, I could barely defeat the host(ess) boss to be seated…read more Inside or out? There is a time limit on both tables but a shorter time limit on the outside tables. Okayyyyyy... This is a Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 btw the place was not busy.... Seated inside at ye olde 90 minute table and ten minutes go by no one greets us or gives us menus. Aren't we on the clock here? Server approaches!!! I'm not your server but so and so will be right with you. Other ppl seated after us seem to be getting at least a cup of water..... Are we 15 minutes into this time limit table madness???? Oh my god! Still nothing. THE HORRORS PERSIST now we have to eat on borrowed time? Nah fam.

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    A Shrub is a Guy Who Thinks He's Fly - refreshing tequila cocktail!
    A Shrub is a Guy Who Thinks He's Fly - refreshing tequila cocktail!
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    Philippe the Original

    Philippe the Original

    4.0
    (7.8k reviews)
    17.2 mi
    $$
    116 years in business
    Casual dining

    If you're looking for a true Los Angeles classic, you have to visit Philippe The Original. This…read moreiconic spot has been serving customers since 1908 and is famous for its legendary French dip sandwiches--and after my visit, I can absolutely see why. I ordered the pastrami sandwich, and wow... it was honestly one of the best pastrami sandwiches I've ever had. The meat was tender, flavorful, and perfectly piled onto fresh bread. Every bite was worth it! The pastrami was incredible, and now I definitely have to come back and try the famous French dip. Even with how busy it was, the line moved quickly and the staff kept everything running efficiently. Ordering was fast and easy. This place is full of history and charm. I loved the vintage telephone booths, the old-school photo booth, and even the little candy area--it all adds to the nostalgic experience. There are plenty of tables, so despite the crowds, it's easy to find a place to sit and enjoy your meal. Whether you're a local or just visiting L.A., Philippe's is a must-try. Great food, quick service, and a timeless atmosphere make it easy to understand why this place has been a favorite for over a century.

    Sometimes you don't need to overthink it. Philippe the Original has been doing things the right way…read morefor generations, and my latest visit reminded me why it remains one of my favorite places in Los Angeles. I stopped in just before the lunch rush--a good strategy, especially on a Dodgers game day--and everything clicked from the moment I walked in. The first thing that caught my eye was Elizabeth carving lamb right off the bone and building my French Dip sandwich in front of me. That's not theater; that's the way they've done it for years, and I loved every minute of it. The lamb dip was outstanding, just as I remembered. Add a crisp pickle, a side of coleslaw, and a Miller Genuine Draft, and you've got a lunch that doesn't need any fancy introductions. The sawdust on the floor may be gone, but the personality certainly isn't. Philippe's still feels like old Los Angeles. People share tables, strike up conversations, and enjoy a meal without anyone rushing them out the door. Then there's something you almost never find downtown anymore--free parking. That's worth mentioning all by itself. Could I explain why I'm giving Philippe's five stars? I suppose I could. But when you have friendly people like Elizabeth, a fresh lamb dip made right in front of you, reasonable prices, free parking, and more than a century of Los Angeles history, what more could you ask for? You may have seen this review, or a version of it, in one of the local publications I write for. I always pay for my own meals, and my opinions are my own.

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    Classic Beef Dip & Pickled Egg
    Classic Beef Dip & Pickled Egg
    French  (double) Dips and Citradelic IPAs for two, please.
    French (double) Dips and Citradelic IPAs for two, please.
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    Department of Public Works Cafeteria

    Department of Public Works Cafeteria

    4.3
    (15 reviews)
    19.0 mi

    I work near here. To get to the cafeteria, you need an LA County badge or sign in with the security…read moredesk. It's in the middle of the building. Beautiful courtyard. Indoor and outdoor seating available. What they do make is delicious. Pasta, burgers, Mexican, chicken, salads, a salad bar. All affordable. But you may want to plan your lunch hour earlier rather than later (like 11:30). If you have your heart set for a specific menu item, you may be disappointed if you don't get there early. Some stuff runs out. If it's gone, they're not making any more. I've been disappointed to have to make a second choice in a moment's notice on two different occasions in four visits. I only have a 30-minute lunch and have little time for a cook to make something. I'm usually ordering something packed up and ready to go. This would otherwise be 4 stars, but it's 3 because they don't always have what I want.

    Goodness gracious, where do I begin? Well it began as a mistake, did it not? Leaving the womb? Bad…read moreidea, but those contractions are hard to contradict. Sometimes along the way, I find a home, like Public Works. First I had to observe and report, then I had to observe and report, now I have to observe and report. All that observing and reporting makes me hungry and this cafeteria does not disappoint. I've installed custom stainless steel stuff in this kitchen that I cut out and shaped myself! I've checked behind the fridges and coolers, this place is clean. Cafeterias, Cantinas, Chow Halls, all hold a special place in my heart (they feed me). My bosses are hiring again, why they don't promote first? I'll never entirely understand (I work so hard). I hear these candidates asserting themselves, freezing up, oscillating and bending at the waist. I want to tell them there's an obstacle course for laborer applicants, but they aren't laborer applicants because no one starts from the bottom anymore - it's romantic and old fashioned, it's quaint and rustic, it's over. For me it's the classic novel found on a shelf in the middle of the night, devoured like a piece of meat. Ground chuck, ground floor, it's the parking lot below the ground floor actually, it's the shovel and the gravel, the shot put and the post hole digger, anyways I could go on forever about what it is and what it isn't, but this cafeteria though, what they've got is a griddle where the eggs spread thin before hardening, and then the other ingredients can be wrapped inside a cozy egg blanket, and then it all gets rolled up into a tasty tortilla. There's salsa and a salad bar, there are sandwiches and snacks, coffee and juice, don't be afraid, it's only lunch.

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    Menu
    Don't be afraid, it's only lunch.
    Don't be afraid, it's only lunch.
    Thai sweet chili chicken bowl

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    Cole's French Dip

    Cole's French Dip

    3.7
    (2.5k reviews)
    17.7 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for an old-school LA bar with history dripping from the walls, Cole's French Dip…read moreabsolutely delivers. My mom and I came here because Michael Connelly mentions Cole's in his Bosch book series--and we're huge fans--so this stop felt a little like a literary pilgrimage. We came on a Saturday afternoon and immediately felt welcomed. The bouncer was super friendly and took the time to explain how everything works: order at the bar, grab a number, and sit wherever you like. Easy and laid-back. Of course, we came for the French dip--the very sandwich Connelly writes about--and it did not disappoint. Cole's claims to be the home of the original French dip, and honestly, I believe it. We both ordered the USDA Prime beef, which came with a pickle and a side of au jus. The bread was perfectly crunchy, the meat incredibly tender, and once you dipped the sandwich into the au jus... pure harmony. Absolute star of the show. I also had a margarita, which was solid, but let's be real--the French dip is the reason you come here. Even though it's a bar, people under 21 are allowed until 7pm, and there's a pool table if you want to hang out and soak in the vibe. The whole place feels like a time capsule in the best way possible. What a great old-school LA institution. We'll definitely be back.

    Can't believe I forgot to review Cole's until now!…read more An L.A staple, most people probably visit Phillipe's more regularly, sadly forgetting about Cole's. Possibly because Phillipe's is easily visible and accessible right across the street from Union Station. But that's no excuse! Cole's has way more atmosphere, its dark and mysterious, very IYKYK kinda place. The French Dip lived up to my expectations: absolutely delectable thinly sliced- tender, juicy, and on the perfect roll. Au jus served on the side was on point. Spicy mustard - ask for it! And Oh My get the "Cole's Slaw" COLESLAW- I think this place invented it! Its delicious and I have been known to slip a spoonful on the sandwich... Amazing! Bar is authentically wonderful- bartenders are adorable- friendly and accommodating. Had a stellar cocktail made to order- unforgettable - at that beautiful vintage bar. I hope Cole's can get a reprieve. We are losing ao many authentic Los Angeles icons. Its a shame.

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    PE building in its heydey. Cole's is around the corner. (Note: Public Domain image)
    PE building in its heydey. Cole's is around the corner. (Note: Public Domain image)
    Back of building - tracks were built over the street and trains came in on 2nd floor. Vast expanse of plaster now covers garage.
    Back of building - tracks were built over the street and trains came in on 2nd floor. Vast expanse of plaster now covers garage.
    Cole's French Dip

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