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Is Philippe, The Original Still Open? Update (Los Angeles, CA)

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As of September 2026, Philippe, The Original is listed open on philippes.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: The 2026-09-08 site check found Philippe's official website live (HTTP 200) with 2026-dated content, an online ordering system, and an address and phone number matching the located listing.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On the Cooking Channel's Best Thing I Ever Ate episode 'Bang for the Buck' (Season 4, Episode 2), chef Wolfgang Puck named Philippe's French dipped sandwich as his pick, according to Wikipedia's episode guide for the series. Philippe The Original is a sandwich counter at 1001 North Alameda Street in Los Angeles, marketed on its own website as the originator of the French dip. The site lists a full menu of breakfast items, French dips, sides, salads, soups, chili, desserts, and beer and wine, alongside nationwide shipping and gift cards. A 2026-09-08 check of the website found 2026-dated content and a working online ordering system, with the address and phone number, (213) 628-3781, matching the location on file. OpenStreetMap listed the restaurant's hours as daily service from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Man v. Food's Los Angeles episode (S1E13, aired 2009-02-18) featured Philippe the Original, spotlighting the French dip sandwich the restaurant claims to have invented. Philippe the Original has operated continuously since 1908, making it one of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-31). The restaurant has been located at 1001 North Alameda Street, on the edge of Chinatown near Union Station, since 1951, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-31). The restaurant's website also lists sections for breakfast, sides, salads, soups and chili, desserts, and wine and beer alongside its French dip offerings, according to philippes.com. On 2026-09-08, philippes.com listed an active online ordering system, nationwide shipping, and gift cards for sale at that same Alameda Street address, indicating the restaurant remained in active operation there.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Bang for the Buck
What was featured
Wolfgang Puck's pick: the French dipped sandwich
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Philippe, The Original
Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 13
Original air date
Episode title
—
What was featured
The French dip sandwich the restaurant claims to have invented
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Philippe, The Original

Frequently asked questions

Is Philippe, The Original still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Philippe, The Original is listed open on philippes.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Philippe, The Original after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On the Cooking Channel's Best Thing I Ever Ate episode 'Bang for the Buck' (Season 4, Episode 2), chef Wolfgang Puck named Philippe's French dipped sandwich as his pick, according to Wikipedia's episode guide for the series. As of September 2026, Philippe, The Original is listed open on philippes.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Philippe, The Original located?

1001 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Philippe, The Original?

Season 4, Episode 2 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Bang for the Buck”.

Is Philippe, The Original still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The site lists a full menu of breakfast items, French dips, sides, salads, soups, chili, desserts, and beer and wine, alongside nationwide shipping and gift cards. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1001 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
philippes.com

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