Cole's French Dip, the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles founded in 1908, is closing on August 3 due to various challenges impacting independent restaurants. Owner Cedd Moses cited the global pandemic, strikes, crime, high labor and goods costs, unsustainable rents, and increasing bureaucracy as reasons for the closure. The restaurant is known for possibly inventing the French dip sandwich, which originated when a customer requested a softer sandwich. Until its last day, Cole's will continue serving its signature sandwiches and drinks, encouraging guests to celebrate and bid farewell.
Cole's French Dip, established in 1908 as the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles, will close its doors due to mounting challenges faced by independent restaurants.
The owner, Cedd Moses, cited the pandemic, strikes, crime, rising labor costs, high rents, and legal issues as contributing factors to the restaurant's closure.
Cole's French Dip is famous for possibly inventing the French dip sandwich, a creation stemming from a customer's request for a softer sandwich.
The restaurant will remain operational until August 2, inviting guests to share memories and say goodbye before its final closure.
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