| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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It's a great place to get a view of old L.A.! ”
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The details from the sawdust to its train station friendly location gives off this vibe. ”
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Overall, the atmosphere is charming (complete with sawdust on the floor) and you can appreciate the history of this restaurant and read more about it with the info/pictures they've posted on the walls. ”
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Long lines and lunch and hard to find parking but pretty unique food and place. ”
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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 little museum place. ”
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The location is great, next to historic Olvera Street/Plaza, Union Station (where they happened to be filming the day I went), and Chinatown. ”
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The location is excellent down the street from Union Station. ”
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We also always enjoy the extremely retro decor. ”
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Phillipe's offers free parking which is good. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The only cons is the service but I don't make it bother me because all I need is good food and good dessert! ”
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Gets a bit crowded and the prices are immune to the economy but all in all, its a great place to get a good french dip that won't break the bank, and to get a good slice of chocolate cream pie. ”
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The blueberry pie was also decent, but nothing special. ”
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also love the home-made lemonade and apple pie. ”
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The sandwiches always come with big sizes and the dessert is super generous. ”
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They have the BEST yellow cake with chocolate frosting. ”
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| drinks |
75.0% positive |
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Maybe a little too expensive (OK, 9 cent coffee is nice). ”
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The food is cheap, the sandwiches filling, and you can buy a decent cup of coffee for a reasonable price. ”
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The sandwiches were simple but tasty, the iced tea was cool and the room was packed, with business people, tourists and even a plain clothes cop! ”
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Add a side of potato salad and a beer, then sit down and soak in the history of the place as families and downtown workers alike enjoy The Original alongside you. ”
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They've raised the price of coffee to a dime but the food is still one of the best values in LA. ”
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the coffee was a big bargain ”
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Not quite was I expected when I walked in and had the SLOWEST service at a sandwich bar that I could remember, but then I took my first heavenly bite of my Double Dipped. ”
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Don't let the sawdust-covered floor fool you, Philippe offers some great wines by the glass. ”
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| food quality |
88.05999755859375% positive |
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Fantastic dipped sandwiches and painfully delicious mustard. ”
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Great French Dip's, wonderful potato salad, ice cold brewskie's, and baked apples ”
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You order your sandwich at the counter (roast beef, lamb) and sit at community ”
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most certainly would recommend it to anyone who loves sandwiches. ”
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If you enjoy roast beef and super soggy sandwich b. ”
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Great slaw, pickles and macaroni/potato salad. ”
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Everything is reasonably priced, and the pies are delicious! ”
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They've raised the price of coffee to a dime but the food is still one of the best values in LA. ”
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yummy, good food, especially for the price. ”
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The Pantry is a better place in that part of town Atmosphere wise and food value but their quality is just good not great. ”
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crappy building, and I Cant Say Again How Much the food sucked, Cant remember the exact prices but I remember them being Way high for such little portions. ”
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The food is GREAT, the lines long but quick, the waitstaff warm and accommodating, the place big enough for every and all kinds of diners. ”
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Long lines and lunch and hard to find parking but pretty unique food and place. ”
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Philipe French Dip sandwiches are good but they are not all that many say they are. ”
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*. The good homemade hot mustard helps, but even that will not save the sandwich because it's lacking intense meat flavor. ”
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The french dip sandwich is excellent. ”
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have also enjoyed the soups and stews there, as well. ”
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This place offered 35 cent lemonades and wonderful lamb sandwiches for a reasonable price. ”
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Best food in LA for the value. ”
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It's got the best sandwich around. ”
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The sandwich is so dry you'll need to disect a camel to quench your thirst! ”
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The slaw that stood by its side was amazing, so much so that the potato salad went untouched. ”
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For all you mustard lovers out there, Philippe's has an excellent spicy mustard that perfectly complements their french-dipped sandwiches. ”
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Sawdust and the best lamb sandwiches. ”
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Next, the food was delicious! ”
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Been going to Philippe's since the mid 1970's, and have brought countell friends to this unique food counter. ”
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Phillipe's is the best french dip sandwich place is all of the country. ”
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About 8 of us recently arrived at Phillipes via the Metro and for ~$50 we all enjoyed the infamous french dip sandwiches, pickles, and sides. ”
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The food is awesome and the service is excellent. ”
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Good lamb sandwich but it does not taste lamby. ”
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This place has some really tasty french dip sandwiche. ”
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The best tuna salad ever! ”
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With a deliscious dip sandwich, mustard and coleslaw on the side and fine cup-o-joe, it's a great way to get someone into the history of Old Los Angeles, before you start on any of the fantastic adventures Downtown. ”
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The french-dip sandwiches are fantastic-- try pork or roast beef. ”
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Unless you don't like French Dip sandwiches or chili, don't come here. ”
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Take the metro rail, exit at Union Station, turn right and get ready to enjoy a truly delicious sandwich from this landmark restaurant. ”
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The food is decent and the prices aren't anything to complain about. ”
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The pickled eggs are yummy and the coleslaw is good too. ”
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And the price is ridiculous for the amount of sandwich your getting. ”
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The potato salad on the other hand was awesome! ”
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The side dishes are decent at best, certainly not special. ”
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Good food, great prices ”
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this is one of my favorite places to go to i usually get a beef dipped sandwich some potato salad and a pickled egg. ”
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The french dipped sandwiches are terrific. ”
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this place is tasty & addicting, You really can't go wrong here. ”
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Great place for a delicious sandwich if you are in the downtown Los Angeles area. ”
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highly recommend the following meal: double dipped lamb sandwich( perfectly gamey, paired with the hot mustard at the table? ”
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Everyone hates on the beef dip, but I had that-- I think asking for "double dip" is a must-- and it was really good. ”
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The lamb was also good, but it was a little salty for my taste. ”
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The food is cheap, the sandwiches filling, and you can buy a decent cup of coffee for a reasonable price. ”
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The sandwiches were simple but tasty, the iced tea was cool and the room was packed, with business people, tourists and even a plain clothes cop! ”
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We pile it on and eat those great sandwiches until the mustard makes us cry. ”
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the only problem I have with the place is most of the time you get a rude or snotty sandwich clerk. ”
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Great food but a little bit bad service! ”
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Great, cheap sandwiches, yummy potato salad and pickles. ”
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Great sandwiches! ”
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The potato salad is as good as it gets. ”
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The beef dip is good, but the lamb is outstanding. ”
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The bread is so fresh and the mustard they use is amazing. ”
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If this is not a heaven, think of juicy french dip lamp sandwich. ”
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The sandwiches are great and the sides are excellent. ”
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the french dips are wonderful, not to mention the potato salad! ”
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don't think you'll find a bad meal here no matter what you order. ”
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strongly recommend it along with the best potato salad and coleslaw ever! ”
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This place is Great I have been coming here since I was little they have the greatest french dip sandwiches out there. ”
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The lamb dip sandwich is fantastic, and incredibly cheap. ”
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Add a side of potato salad and a beer, then sit down and soak in the history of the place as families and downtown workers alike enjoy The Original alongside you. ”
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These are by far the best sandwiches around! ”
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Not quite was I expected when I walked in and had the SLOWEST service at a sandwich bar that I could remember, but then I took my first heavenly bite of my Double Dipped. ”
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The sandwiches always come with big sizes and the dessert is super generous. ”
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like their sandwiches. ”
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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. ”
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The only cons is the service but I don't make it bother me because all I need is good food and good dessert! ”
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The french dip sandwiches are really good, provided you eat them before the rolls get too soggy, and the amount of meat per sandwich seems reasonable to us. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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good place to eat before or after sightseeing, train trip, or just because! ”
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It's a great place to get a view of old L.A.! ”
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It is a great place to take out of town visitors. ”
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Gets a bit crowded and the prices are immune to the economy but all in all, its a great place to get a good french dip that won't break the bank, and to get a good slice of chocolate cream pie. ”
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This is a great place for ultra casual, ultra cheap meals. ”
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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 little museum place. ”
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Phillipe's is the best french dip sandwich place is all of the country. ”
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| service |
70.83000183105469% positive |
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The service from the counter lady seemed cold and uninterested to serve me. ”
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The French Dip is the BEST at Philippe's and you can tell, it is always packed with out-of-towners and people who make a special trip downtown just to eat there. ”
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service is fast, just have your cash ready. ”
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the only problem I have with the place is most of the time you get a rude or snotty sandwich clerk. ”
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Maybe the past reviewers don't get it, maybe the people who like Philippe's are nostalgic , but whatever this place has i LOVE it. ”
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One Saturday I had to wait more than 50 minutes to order my breakfast because our waitress(counter lady ) was too bus. ”
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Not quite was I expected when I walked in and had the SLOWEST service at a sandwich bar that I could remember, but then I took my first heavenly bite of my Double Dipped. ”
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The sandwiches were simple but tasty, the iced tea was cool and the room was packed, with business people, tourists and even a plain clothes cop! ”
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The only cons is the service but I don't make it bother me because all I need is good food and good dessert! ”
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Great food but a little bit bad service! ”
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The details from the sawdust to its train station friendly location gives off this vibe. ”
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The food is awesome and the service is excellent. ”
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| value |
82.6099967956543% positive |
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The sandwiches always come with big sizes and the dessert is super generous. ”
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And the price is ridiculous for the amount of sandwich your getting. ”
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This place offered 35 cent lemonades and wonderful lamb sandwiches for a reasonable price. ”
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If you're looking for an amazing, cheap French Dip, Philippe's is the place. ”
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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. ”
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Service can be slow, but it's definitely worth the wait. ”
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Great, cheap sandwiches, yummy potato salad and pickles. ”
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Maybe a little too expensive (OK, 9 cent coffee is nice). ”
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Trouble is, everyone's used to "SUPERSIZE ME" meals and the huge portions that restaurants serve nowadays. ”
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The prices are very reasonable. ”
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crappy building, and I Cant Say Again How Much the food sucked, Cant remember the exact prices but I remember them being Way high for such little portions. ”
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yummy, good food, especially for the price. ”
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The food is decent and the prices aren't anything to complain about. ”
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Gets a bit crowded and the prices are immune to the economy but all in all, its a great place to get a good french dip that won't break the bank, and to get a good slice of chocolate cream pie. ”
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They've raised the price of coffee to a dime but the food is still one of the best values in LA. ”
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The Pantry is a better place in that part of town Atmosphere wise and food value but their quality is just good not great. ”
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Good food, great prices ”
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7 year old might like the portions but not me. ”
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The overall value is great, everything is cheap! ”
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The food is cheap, the sandwiches filling, and you can buy a decent cup of coffee for a reasonable price. ”
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This is a great place for ultra casual, ultra cheap meals. ”
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The lamb dip sandwich is fantastic, and incredibly cheap. ”
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Best food in LA for the value. ”
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| wait time |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Service can be slow, but it's definitely worth the wait. ”
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One Saturday I had to wait more than 50 minutes to order my breakfast because our waitress(counter lady ) was too bus. ”
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The food is GREAT, the lines long but quick, the waitstaff warm and accommodating, the place big enough for every and all kinds of diners. ”
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