Cole's French Dip closes for good after more than 100 years in LA
ABC7 Los Angeles • • business
Key Points:
- Cole's French Dip, a historic downtown Los Angeles restaurant that has been operating for 118 years, permanently closed on Sunday after multiple deadline extensions and a final weekend celebration.
- The closure was driven by financial losses attributed to the pandemic, entertainment industry strikes, and a challenging economy affecting restaurants citywide.
- Despite efforts by the owners to find a buyer interested in preserving the restaurant's legacy, no sale was finalized, leading to the decision to close.
- Loyal customers expressed deep affection for Cole's, highlighting its food quality, welcoming atmosphere, and long-standing community significance.
- The restaurant's final day was marked by an upbeat atmosphere and hope among patrons that the iconic establishment might one day reopen under new ownership.
