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Cole's

American Restaurant$$$$

Fashion District, Los Angeles

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Cole's

8.5^/10

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Ranked #3 for cocktails in Downtown Los Angeles
The folks at Eater and LA Weekly like this place. Would you agree?
"It's all about the lamb french dip & spicy garlic fries."(10 Tips)
"Try the pastrami French dip with pepper jack cheese!"(48 Tips)
"There's a speakeasy (Varnish) in the backroom!"(7 Tips)
"Get the Bourbon pecan pie a la mode."(5 Tips)

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spicy food
varnish
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good for a quick meal
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tomato soup
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Caroline NamSeptember 22, 2011
Doesn't taste like Phillipe's saw dust sandwiches. Way better bread and meat. Spicy garlic fries and mac n' 2 cheeses were awesome.
George HarrisJanuary 2, 2016
Chili and of course the French dip
viv wangNovember 17, 2009
Careful about the parking situation on 6th. The meters are off limits after 4pm. I nearly got towed, and was saved by the LA firemen dining at the front of the restaurant who belted out an alert.
Nakai NelsonFebruary 6, 2011
Sandwiches are small and overpriced. Atmosphere is that of a slightly upscale cafeteria. Drinks were tasty and strong though. And their pickles are YuMmY.
John SmartApril 2, 2012
the sign alone is worth the trip. Go in. Sit in booth. Eat.
Stacey PokludaApril 7, 2012
Try the Garlic Fries - Best garlic fries I've ever had
ZAGATApril 26, 2010
Check out Varnish, a speakeasy accessible through the back of the restaurant, for old-fashioned libations.
H.C. @FoodventureOctober 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The fries are easily shareable between 2-3 folks, don't get too greedy w the orders!
Matthew TolhurstSeptember 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Lamb dip and banana cream pie!!!
TrishAugust 26, 2014
Pick-up orders via Order Ahead are ready in 20 min.
Michael AntonioJanuary 16, 2013
Home of the original French dip sandwich! YUM!
Tonio BaquiranAugust 31, 2011
What are you spraying my glass with, and what is in that vat in the corner with a ladle in it?
Z.A.K.May 1, 2012
Mac and Cheese! add a little of the fire mustard
Bradley BownsJuly 19, 2012
1/2 dip and slaw or grilled cheese and tomato soup
Phoenix 💥💥💥June 12, 2015
Great cocktails here
Russell PaigeAugust 25, 2012
Sweet potato garlic fries - soooo good!
clafcNovember 16, 2017
Nice cocktails
Ashley BuchananMay 27, 2011
Don't eat the mac and cheese. But the spicy sweet potato fries are awesome!
William McCauleySeptember 13, 2014
Rum old fashioned, the Chet Baker!
Catherine MarieMay 8, 2018
So much history in this place!
DAN COXApril 4, 2011
SHOCKINGLY good cocktails! And tasty food to drink by.
Hillary MullerApril 16, 2012
Get the pastrami with blue cheese!
LA WeeklyMarch 23, 2011
Featured in LA Weekly's "L.A.'s Best Cocktails: Our 55 favorites and where to find them." (Click 'More Info') Read more
Melissa GomezDecember 18, 2014
Best alcoholic beverages
AmandaMarch 19, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Strawberry Rhubarb is their seasonal pie and its amazing!!!
Brandi BarnesMay 26, 2011
Try the Strawberry Fields Old Fashioned. It's magical!
Debra Macki Makeup (MUA)October 10, 2011
Cole's is the oldest bar in LA! Great grilled cheese and tomato soup!
Jake PerryFebruary 19, 2015
Best sandwich ever
Jordan FoxDecember 25, 2014
Tater tots and French dips
Danielle NeufeldOctober 27, 2010
Been here 5+ times
It's all about the lamb french dip & spicy garlic fries.
Linda SandovalJuly 26, 2013
Try the Pickle Back!
Paul MooreJuly 31, 2017
French dip sandwiches!
GGAugust 10, 2015
Pastrami was bommmmb
Will GAugust 24, 2013
Strong haze
George HarrisSeptember 30, 2015
The soups!
Di QuonJanuary 6, 2012
Tuesday's is 1/2 price cocktails at the bar all night.
Jackie JoyrideOctober 22, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Come in starting this Tuesday (10/25) & for the "Gangster Zombie" experience
∵ⓣⓦⓞ ⓞⓝⓔ ⓣⓗⓛ®ⓓ∵November 25, 2013
Disappointing, hipster infested, overpriced, generic selection & horrible food. It's a miracle it's still up & running. Only thing interesting is the exterior & decor.
Jiexi CaoJanuary 18, 2016
Sandwiches are meh. But the fries... Don't share them!
Eric MarshallAugust 25, 2011
I followed my bartenders advise and she was SOoooo right.
Janice FongJune 7, 2012
Bartenders make a nice bourbon honey drink
Starry KitchenOctober 23, 2011
Big surprise: Spicy Garlic Fries (hey, that rhymes.. *hi-5* Good one SK!)
ginny guzmanMay 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Max the bartender is the man you want. Simple.
Robert MoranMarch 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Get the Bourbon pecan pie a la mode.
Leslie MacchiarellaOctober 7, 2011
Back room for vintage Hollywood - the real deal.
Kyle McCarthyMarch 25, 2013
Drink & tip your Bartender
Craig WilsonJanuary 17, 2013
Ever seen a White Russian like this? Yeah, neither had I.
DTELS LAAugust 18, 2011
Happy hour runs all night on Tuesdays!
Clarissa CortlandAugust 2, 2013
Fernet on tap!!
LA Home & StyleNovember 23, 2013
Never pretentious and two tv's!

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