Irvine's 5 top spots for budget-friendly sandwiches

Irvine's 5 top spots for budget-friendly sandwichesLe Diplomate Cafe | Photo: Jacqueline K./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on June 22, 2019

Need more sandwiches in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich outlets in Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Le Diplomate Cafe

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Topping the list is Le Diplomate Cafe. Located at Suite B161 in UCI's Town Center, the bakery and cafe is the most popular spot for budget-friendly sandwiches in Irvine, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,747 reviews on Yelp. 

Founded in 1994, the long-standing sandwich spot continues to be a favorite to this day, offering made-to-order creations like the French Connection with roast beef, Brie, lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard. (You can check out the full menu here.)

2. East Coast Bagel

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Next up is El Camino Real's East Coast Bagel, situated at 14370 Culver Drive, Suite B. With 4.5 stars out of 541 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score bagel sandwiches has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.

The regional chain — with additional locations across SoCal — features a selection of deli-style bagel sandwiches, from turkey and chicken salad to veggie and breakfast ranchero-style.

3. Avocado Cafe

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The Avocado Cafe, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches, smoothies and more in Irvine's Business District, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 648 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6060 Scholarship Drive to see for yourself.

On the menu, look for made-to-order signature sandwiches like the Kissel with turkey, bacon, avocado, sprouts and more on squaw bread; or the Rodeo with roast beef, spicy cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. (You view the full sandwich menu here.)

4. Mr Sandwich

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Also over in Irvine's Business District, check out Mr Sandwich, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 180 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score sandwiches and more by heading over to 92 Corporate Park, Suite J.

The popular sandwich spot has been serving the Irvine community for over 30 years, offering up affordable sandwich options like egg salad; Italian cold cuts; and the Holey Moley with avocado, ham and Swiss cheese. (See the full assortment here.)

5. Sandwich Plus

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Finally, there's Sandwich Plus, an Irvine favorite with 4.5 stars out of 170 reviews. Stop by 216 Technology Drive, Suite B, to hit up the sandwich spot next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.

Menu offerings include both hot and cold sandwich options, from tuna salad and turkey to French dip with au jus. Triple deckers are on hand as well, along with unique subs like Baja beef with Provolone, Ortega chili, tomato and roast beef. 


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