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, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Cole's P.E. Buffet
Dairy-Free at Cole's P.E. Buffet
Cole's P.E. Buffet in Los Angeles has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cole's Slaw, House Spicy Pickled Egg and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cole's P.E. Buffet
Cole's P.E. Buffet in Los Angeles has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Spicy Pickled Egg, Atomic Pickles and Side of House Au Jus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cole's P.E. Buffet
Cole's P.E. Buffet in Los Angeles has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Soup, Traditional Apple Pie and Four Cheese Mac n' Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cole's P.E. Buffet
Cole's P.E. Buffet in Los Angeles has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sauvignon Blanc (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Cole's P.E. Buffet
Cole's P.E. Buffet in Los Angeles has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamm's, Sauvignon Blanc (Bottle) and Red Wine (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cole's P.E. Buffet
Cole's P.E. Buffet in Los Angeles has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamm's, Sauvignon Blanc (Bottle) and Red Wine (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Cole's P.E. Buffet
Cole's P.E. Buffet in Los Angeles has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cole's P.E. Buffet
Cole's P.E. Buffet in Los Angeles has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Atomic Pickles and Cole's Bloody Mary. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cole's P.E. Buffet
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Four Cheese Mac n' Cheese | 92.3 g | 52.1 g |
| USDA Prime Beef French Dip (Full) | 53.8 g | 31.7 g |
| Rose (Glass) | 8.6 g | 26.3 g |
| Paloma | 23 g | 21.9 g |
| Build-A-Mule | 0 g | 19.4 g |
| Sauvignon Blanc (Bottle) | 0 g | 18.5 g |
| USDA Prime Beef 1/2 Dip Combo | 27.7 g | 15.5 g |
| Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) | 0 g | 15.1 g |
| Paper Plane | 59.3 g | 15 g |
| Cosmopolitan | 102 g | 11.4 g |
| Bread Pudding | 74.6 g | 10.6 g |
| Cole's Irish Coffee | 50.3 g | 10.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Kitchen Sides
- House Spicy Pickled Egg - $5: LA's most notorious bar snack Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole's Slaw - $6: House made dressing, cabbage, carrots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $8: Choice of Regular or Spicy Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atomic Pickles - $6: House made spicy pickle brine, Jalapeño, Habanero Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free 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, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Soup - $6: Bianco Dinapoli Organic Tomatoes, Mirepoix, Herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of House Au Jus - $2: 12 hour braise, secret blend of herbs and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Desserts
- Traditional Apple Pie - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Bread Pudding - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
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: Halal, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Schilling Cider - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hamm's - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, 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, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Rose (Bottle) - $33 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, 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: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay (Glass) - $12
- Chardonnay (Bottle) - $33
- Red Wine (Glass) - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Red Wine (Bottle) - $37 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Cole's P.E. Buffet
- Is Cole's P.E. Buffet dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cole's P.E. Buffet has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cole's Slaw, House Spicy Pickled Egg and French Fries.
- What can I eat at Cole's P.E. Buffet on a dairy-free diet?
- Cole's Slaw, House Spicy Pickled Egg and French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cole's P.E. Buffet have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and Atomic Pickles.
- Is Cole's P.E. Buffet gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cole's P.E. Buffet?
- Four Cheese Mac n' Cheese, at roughly 52.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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