
End of an Era: Historic Los Angeles Restaurant Cole’s, Alleged French Dip Creator, Announces 2025 Closure After 117 Years
LOS ANGELES, CA – Cole’s, a venerable institution in downtown Los Angeles with a history stretching back 117 years, has confirmed its permanent closure scheduled for August 3, 2025. The restaurant, established in 1908 and widely recognized as the alleged originator of the iconic French dip sandwich, is set to dim its lights for the…