What is Philippe's?
[[Image:120207-LA-Philippes.jpg|right|thumb|Philippe's entrance]] '''Philippe's''' is a sit-down [[restaurant]] in downtown [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States|U.S.A.]]. It is at 1001 North Alameda Street, near Olvera Street. Phillippe's is famous for inventing the [[French dip sandwich]] (though another restaurant called ''Cole's'' claims to have invented it, too). It has been in business since [[1908]], and is the oldest operating restaurant in Los Angeles. The traditional meal served at Phillippe's is a French dip sandwich, a bag of [[potato chips]], a [[soft-drink]] (preferably [[root beer]] or [[cola]]), and a [[tapioca pudding]] cup for [[dessert]].{{fact|date=April 2009}} {{US-stub}} [[Category:American restaurants]] [[Category:Buildings and structures in Los Angeles]] [[Category:Companies based in Los Angeles]] [[Category:1908 establishments in California]]