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Historic Cole's French Dip Closes Amid Rising Costs

3/29/2026

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  • Cole’s French Dip, a historic Los Angeles eatery founded in 1908, closed on March 28, 2026.
  • The restaurant, birthplace of the French dip, drew long lines for its farewell weekend.
  • Owner Cedd Moses cited rising costs, labor shortages, and decreased foot traffic as the closure cause.
  • Multiple buyers have expressed interest in reopening the landmark, and the farewell weekend raised funds for the Independent Hospitality Coalition.