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The Original Saugus Cafe, Los Angeles County's oldest restaurant with a 139-year history, closed its doors for good, ending an era of local and Hollywood history, with community members expressing nostalgia and hopes for preservation.
Saugus Cafe, the longest-running restaurant in Los Angeles County with nearly 140 years of history, is closing its doors on January 4, 2026, due to lease non-renewal, marking the end of an era for the Santa Clarita community and its many famous patrons.
Cole's French Dip, the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles known for inventing the French dip sandwich, will close permanently on August 2 due to economic challenges, rising costs, and urban deterioration, marking the end of a historic culinary landmark after more than a century of service.
Cole's, the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles and reputed inventor of the French dip sandwich, is closing after 117 years due to economic challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, strikes, rising costs, and bureaucracy. The restaurant, a historic fixture in Downtown LA, will shut in August 2025, marking the end of an era for a site that has been a significant part of the city's culinary and cultural history.