Philippe the Original
Los Angeles, CA 90012-1803
Phone: (213) 628-3781
07/28/2006 Posted by 15bigones
Wow, what a great spot. This is the real LA, like something out of an old Perry Mason episode. Sawdust on the floor, counter ladies in retro uniforms. A candy and newspaper counter. The lamb dip sandwich is fantastic, and incredibly cheap. It's cut off a real lamb roast (the turkey and beef look like "rolled" deli roasts, though I didn't have one, so I can't say for sure), and costs around $6. Plenty of meat, too. If you think these sandwiches are too small or don't have enough meat, or are not a good deal, you must eat a lot of supersized fast food. For "real" food, they're a good deal. Service is fast if you don't go at lunch rush. Parking is ample, too, if you don't go right at 12:00 PM. Lots of cheap and tasty sides, plus cheap drinks (sixty cent iced tea and lemonades, one dollar for a can of coke). Worth going out of your way for at least once.
Pros: Cheap tasty dip sandwiches, cheap beverages, nice nostalgic atmosphere
Cons: None, though be prepared to wait if you go at lunch rush
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