Wondering where to find the best cafes near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top affordable such spots in Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list. Read on for where to go to hang out, sip and munch.
1. Le Diplomate Cafe
Topping the list is Le Diplomate Cafe. Located at Suite B161 in Turtle Rock, it's the most popular budget-friendly cafe and bakery in Irvine, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,762 reviews on Yelp.
"Our sandwiches are made-to-order for each customer," it writes on Yelp. "We bake our baguettes in small batches throughout the day to ensure quality and freshness. We also create our famous garlic sauce daily to ensure the quality of our famous toasted chicken garlic sandwiches."
2. BLKdot Coffee
Next up is the Business District's BLKdot Coffee, at 19510 Jamboree Road. With 4.5 stars out of 485 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and breakfast/brunch spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local low-priced favorite.
Yelper Robinne D., who recently reviewed the spot, wrote, "Great drinks, yummy pastries/food and friendly staff. Their menu has all your standard cafe items. However, I especially enjoy the iced LVTM (light Vietnamese coffee)."
3. Avocado Cafe
The Business District's Avocado Cafe, at 6060 Scholarship Drive, is another top choice. Yelpers give the inexpensive cafe and breakfast/brunch spot four stars out of 679 reviews.
"Avocado Cafe serves fresh and healthy breakfast and lunch with signature sandwiches, smoothies, juices, salads and more," according to the business's Yelp profile. "We have great sandwiches and salads — not to mention people love our freshly made-to-order juices."
4. Java Hut Express
Last but not least is Java Hut Express, a cafe in the Business District. It's another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 54 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2001 Michelson Drive to see for yourself.
Yelper Gerry F. noted, "The unassuming place will knock your socks off for a great sandwich. Everything is made to order, custom if you want, by Lai. He's always very happy (unless the Dodgers are losing) and goes out of his way with customer service."
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