"...one of the best food bargains in town."
The New York Times Magazine, MacDonald Harris, March 1990

 "...the best french dip we've ever had."
The Food Paper, Fall 1991

 "Nostalgia on a bun."
American Way Magazine, American Airlines, September 1992

 "Top Bang for the Buck,"
American Traditional #1
Breakfast #1
Sandwiches #1
Zagat Restaurant Survey, 1993

 "Best reason to go downtown"
"...a landmark among landmarks."
Los Angeles Magazine, The Best of L.A., November 1990

 "One of the city's heirlooms."
L.A. Times, Dave Larsen, July 22, 1982

 "Sometimes," Philippe said, "the crowds would be so big that the people would call the police thinking there was a fight going on."
L.A. Times, Philippe Mathieu, 1951

 "The sandwich business has never been the same since..."
Los Angeles Downtown News

 "...around since the beginning of the century, and for good reason--the food is terrific."
Los Angeles Magazine, Deborah Sroloff, July 1990

 "The french dip sandwiches are superb."
Cook's, Ruth Reichl, November 1989

 "It's a true value. it's quality, too."
Daily Breeze, June 1989.

 "None is more loved than Philippe the Original."
Gourmet, January 1991