Cole's French Dip Postpones Closure Amid Outpouring of Support

With surge in customers, Cole's French Dip delays closing date

Cole's French Dip originally announced that Aug. 2 would be their last day in business. Once crowds came to say goodbye, the new closing date has been set for mid-September.

Cole’s French Dip now set to stay open through mid-September

Following a July announcement that Cole’s French Dip would close on Aug. 3 after 117 years in business as the city’s oldest restaurant and bar, there now seems to be a glimmer of hope for the iconic eatery. In a statement emailed to the Southern California News Group restaurant, officials said the restaurant — one of two historic L.A. spots that claim to have invented the French Dip sandwich — will remain open for another 45 days thanks to an in…

Cole's French Dip postpones closure amid outpouring of support

The 117-year-old restaurant announced it is extending its final closing date to mid-September.