Cole's, Originators of the French Dip

Cole's, Originators of the French Dip Located in Historic Downtown LA

“…the Old-Fashioned was perhaps the best of my whiskey-soaked life." -Jonathan Gold, LA Weekly

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LOS ANGELES’ HISTORY ECHOES AT COLE’S, ORIGINATOR OF THE FRENCH DIP SANDWICH, housed since 1908 in the hollow of the Pacific Electric building, once the nucleus of the Pacific Electric railway network. At its peak, 100,000 Angelinos passed through the downtown hub daily, many of them stopping to sample the restaurant’s famed French Dips and cold pints. Cole’s, Los Angeles’ oldest public house, evo

kes the spirit of saloons that dotted the west in the early 1900’s. Original glass lighting, penny tile floors, historic photos, and the welcoming 40-foot mahogany Red Car Bar were preserved in the recent restoration of the cherished landmark, recipient of the Los Angeles Conservancy’s coveted Preservation Award recognizing outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation. The Red Car’s ample selection of premium spirits, drafts, and historic cocktails compliment the saloon’s classic French dips. The Varnish at Cole’s, acclaimed for its perfectly executed classic cocktails opens Monday & Tuesday at 8pm and Wednesday through Sunday at 7pm.

Sundays lineup! 12pm to SOLD OUT! .official &
03/27/2026

Sundays lineup! 12pm to SOLD OUT!

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Saturday’s lineup! & 12pm to SOLD OUT! Thank you Los Angeles, see you this weekend! #1908
03/26/2026

Saturday’s lineup! &

12pm to SOLD OUT!

Thank you Los Angeles, see you this weekend!

#1908

We are honored to invite you to join us this weekend, March 28th & 29th, for a flavor feast at Cole’s, capping 118 years...
03/23/2026

We are honored to invite you to join us this weekend, March 28th & 29th, for a flavor feast at Cole’s, capping 118 years of service. A constellation of LA’s revered chefs are crafting their own version of our iconic sandwiches and sides.

A portion of proceeds will go to the Independent Hospitality Coalition, .org, in support of their efforts to save storied classics and independent restaurant operators

Thank you all. Enjoy LA!

Saturday: Jitlada, Fathers office, Little Fatty
Sunday: Bay Cities, Guelaguetza, Found Oyster

Complimentary See’s candy to the first 59 dips sold each day

Classics never go out of style! ✨ We cant wait to see you tonight, LA!
01/31/2026

Classics never go out of style! ✨ We cant wait to see you tonight, LA!

01/28/2026

There’s nothing like love inside a historic landmark.

Stripes, solids, & all smiles here at Cole’s! 🎱-Grab a drink & play a round with us tonight
01/25/2026

Stripes, solids, & all smiles here at Cole’s! 🎱
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Grab a drink & play a round with us tonight

This is your sign … to grab a friend & grab some dinner with us tonight!
01/20/2026

This is your sign … to grab a friend & grab some dinner with us tonight!

We have a great idea! Come kick off your week with the Cole’s crew!
01/12/2026

We have a great idea! Come kick off your week with the Cole’s crew!

New Year. Same historic Cole’s. Come kick off your 2026 with us - all January long!
01/07/2026

New Year. Same historic Cole’s. Come kick off your 2026 with us - all January long!

Make your NYE celebration historic - here at Cole’s. Bring in the New Year with us & enjoy a complimentary champagne of ...
12/30/2025

Make your NYE celebration historic - here at Cole’s. Bring in the New Year with us & enjoy a complimentary champagne of beers toast at midnight. NO COVER!

Address

118 E 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA
90014

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 12am
Tuesday 2pm - 12am
Wednesday 2pm - 12am
Thursday 2pm - 12am
Friday 2pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 12am

Telephone

+12135997035

Website

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