Cole's P.E. Buffet – American
Step into a storied piece of Los Angeles history where dim lighting and polished mahogany evoke the timeless, moody charm of a classic downtown saloon. The air is thick with the savory aroma of slow-braised meats, from tender lamb to salt-cured pastrami, each tucked into crusty rolls and served alongside bowls of rich, steaming jus for the ultimate dip. A signature neon-pink spicy pickled egg provides a sharp, tangy snap that perfectly rounds out this quintessential, soul-warming dining experience.
118, East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA https://www.colesfrenchdip.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Original French Dips
All Dips served with a side of Au Jus, Atomic Pickle, and Choice of Cheese.
- Braised Lamb French Dip (Full) - $19: Served with a side of Au Jus, Atomic Pickle, and Choice of Cheese (Swiss, Cheddar, American, Goat) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Lamb 1/2 Dip Combo - $22: Served with choice of side (+$3 for Mac 'n Cheese), Au Jus, Atomic Pickle, and Choice of Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Pork French Dip (Full) - $17: Served with a side of Au Jus, Atomic Pickle, and Choice of Cheese (Swiss, Cheddar, American, Goat) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Pork 1/2 Dip Combo - $19: Served with choice of side (+$3 for Mac 'n Cheese), Au Jus, Atomic Pickle, and Choice of Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami French Dip (Full) - $20: Served with a side of Au Jus, Atomic Pickle, and Choice of Cheese (Swiss, Cheddar, American, Goat) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami 1/2 Dip Combo - $23: Served with choice of side (+$3 for Mac 'n Cheese), Au Jus, Atomic Pickle, and Choice of Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- USDA Prime Beef French Dip (Full) - $20: Served with a side of Au Jus, Atomic Pickle, and Choice of Cheese (Swiss, Cheddar, American, Goat) Available at: dinner, lunch
- USDA Prime Beef 1/2 Dip Combo - $23: Served with choice of side (+$3 for Mac 'n Cheese), Au Jus, Atomic Pickle, and Choice of Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $13: Three-cheese blend on sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Kitchen Sides
- House Spicy Pickled Egg - $5: LA's most notorious bar snack Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole's Slaw - $6: House made dressing, cabbage, carrots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $8: Choice of Regular or Spicy Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atomic Pickles - $6: House made spicy pickle brine, Jalapeño, Habanero Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Beef Pot Pie - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Cheese Mac n' Cheese - $8: American, Cheddar, Swiss, Gruyere, Cavatappi Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Soup - $6: Bianco Dinapoli Organic Tomatoes, Mirepoix, Herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots - $8: Choice of Regular or Spicy Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of House Au Jus - $2: 12 hour braise, secret blend of herbs and spices
Desserts
- Traditional Apple Pie - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bread Pudding - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Cocktails
- Well Drinks - $10: One & One's or neat pours
- Margarita - $13: Tequila, Lime, Agave
- Manhattan - $13: Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters
- Paper Plane - $13: Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, Lemon
- Espresso Martini - $13: Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Sugar, Espresso
- Old Fashioned - $13: Bourbon or Mezcal, Sugar, Orange Twist
- Negroni - $13: Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Gin
- Build-A-Mule - $13: Choice of well spirits, Ginger, Lime, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Whiskey Sour - $13: Whiskey, Lemon, Sugar
- Sazerac - $13: Rye, Bitters, Sugar, Absinthe
- Cole's Irish Coffee - $13: Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Sugar, Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Paloma - $13: Tequila, Lime, Grapefruit, Sugar, Soda
- Daiquiri - $13: Silver Rum, Lime, Sugar
- Cosmopolitan - $13: Vodka, Lime, Triple Sec, Cranberry
- Martini - $13: Gin or Vodka, vermouth and/or olive brine, twist or olive
- Cole's Bloody Mary - $13: Cole's + Middle Bar Mix & Vodka Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Beer
- Guinness Zero - $9
- High Life - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Schilling Cider - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hamm's - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Wine
- Prosecco (Glass) - $10
- Prosecco (Bottle) - $30 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Rose (Glass) - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Rose (Bottle) - $33 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sauvignon Blanc (Bottle) - $33 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay (Glass) - $12
- Chardonnay (Bottle) - $33
- Red Wine (Glass) - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Red Wine (Bottle) - $37 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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