After what seemed like a permanent closure following more than a century in business, Cole’s French Dip could reopen soon.
The plans to reopen as early as November were announced in an Instagram post by one of the iconic restaurant’s new owners, Jeremy Fall, and his business partner Sean Maloney and in a story in the Los Angeles Times.
“i called @seanmaloneyyy almost a year ago to tell him i wanted to take over @colesfrenchdip. we decided to partner and the rest is history… in the making,” Fall posted on the Cole’s Instagram account.
Messages to Fall and Maloney were not returned late Tuesday, Oct. 20.
According to the Times, the menu will retain the famous French dip sandwich, which Cole’s claims to have invented more than 100 years ago. Plans also call for dishes like ravioli, prime rib frites and salmon with trout roe, according to the Times.
Located at 118 E. Sixth St., in the Pacific Electric Building, Cole’s was founded by Henry Cole in 1908 and in 1974 it was dedicated as a city Historic-Cultural Landmark. Cole’s claim to fame is inventing the French dip sandwich, an accomplishment that nearby establishment Philippe The Original has also claimed.
In July 2025, restaurant owners Pouring with Heart announced the closure after 117 years in business due to myriad reasons such as the global pandemic, the actors and writers strikes, the consistently rising costs of labor and goods, high rents and other factors.
Following a surge of customers who wanted one final meal the restaurant remained open for a few more months.