Being one of the oldest most well known restaurant in Los Angeles Philippe’s was established in 1908 and has been on the list of places to eat at in Socal. Been open through times like World War II and the depression, its current building is actually its 2nd location. In 1951, the famous sandwich had to move to make way for the 101 freeway being built and the location used to be a machine shop with the 2nd floor being a hotel! Philippe’s has so much history along with it’s rad sandwiches that any LA local will tell you that Philippe’s is a place to have the best french dipped sandwiches. From the sawdust on the floors to the classic pictures on the walls, old fashioned signs and the servers uniforms this place is a must to see and eat when visiting LA!

I’ve been eating the famous sandwiches since I was little and I’m 4th gereration in my family to still sit at the long tables waiting in line looking at all the history on the walls. Its always a place I stop at for some good old fashioned food!