Le Diplomate - IYKYK!!! This place should be illegal! This sandwich shop is a local favorite for all UC Irvine students and I miss coming here so much. Their sandwiches are served on fresh baguettes and are best eaten freshly served with a generous glob of sriracha if you love some spice! The Chicken Broccoli and Mushroom sandwich is and always will be my go to favorite from this place. It is a hot sandwich with baked chicken breast, garlic sauce or ranch sauce, broccoli, mushroom and Swiss cheese on a soft and toasted baguette. Hot tip: Always go with the garlic sauce! Instagram: @jessgoeat read more

Le Diplomate Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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Le dip is a classic! I've been coming here for over 10 years and it is still such a unique and different sandwich than any other place has to offer. Highly recommend! read more

Chicken, broccolli, mushroom sandwich with garlic sauce. 10/10 Garlic breath will definitely happen. Add some sriracha and it SHHMACKS. Front cashier is alwaaays super nice. Been here on and off for about 10 years. Still so good. Sometimes I'd be craving it and when I do get it, they never fail me. read more

Chicken garlic sandwich is amazing!! Sometimes I get it with bacon and sometimes I don't. Lucky for me, my favorite sandwich is part of their HH promotion from 3-6pm. For $6.49 you get a 9inch chicken garlic sandwich and your choice of chips or drink. Don't forget to ask for extra garlic sauce on the side (free)! Cash only for the HH special. read more

Best panini sandwich in town - very popular with picnic or Duffy boat trip ! Our favourites are chicken garlic and the French connection (beef and cheese). The shop looks a bit shabby but the staff are by-in-large friendly.. This is one of the longest standing shop in the UTC area. Worth a visit when you're in need of a quick sandwich. read more

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Former UCI students know how much of a gem this place is. Been coming here for over a decade now and the sandwiches are delicious! Any of their chicken garlic sandwiches are great, and there is plenty of variety as well with what you can include in your sandwich. My favorites are the original chicken garlic and the chicken broccoli mushroom. I hope to be able to keep coming back for many more years to come! read more

Le Diplomate Cafe - Chicken Garlic Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Le dip has remained a classic throughout the years. They manage to keep the quality of their sandwiches and their prices as well. Shoutout to the 2 waitresses for letting our dog sit inside with us on an extremely windy and cold day. read more

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It's the garlic sauce!!! I've only had their famous chicken and eggplant sandwich and it's amazing. I ordered the same thing today but I added broccoli, mushrooms and artichoke with extra garlic sauce and it was amazing. My meal was $15 with all the extras and it was huge and filling. Do yourself a favor and order ahead to avoid the wait. The shop is small but there's plenty of seating available outside. read more

Le Diplomate Cafe - Hot Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Sandwich with eggplant and artichoke - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

The Garlic Chicken Sandwiches are so delicious. You can add teriyaki sauce, broccoli, or mushrooms to preference. I prefer it plain. The garlic sauce is creamy and savory and so flavorful. The chicken is tender and the bread is buttery and soft with a delicate crunch. Love love LOVE these sandwiches and will continue to buy one every time i go to this center. read more

Very friendly staff and great prices considering you get 9in sandwhiches. Maybe too garlicy but to each their own ! Nice outdoor seating as well :)) read more

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I've been coming here for 25 years and it's just as good as when I first had it back in the last millennium. The chicken garlic is great but I've been especially drawn to the chicken Dijon sandwich over the last couple decades. Pretty incredible to have this level of consistency. They use fantastically soft and fresh baguettes here. Make sure to get some hot sauce! read more

Le Diplomate Cafe - Chicken Dijon - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Came to Le Dip at the recommendation of our friends and the Hot Chicken Bacon Club did not disappoint. The garlic sauce is what makes the sandwich. It's even better when you ask for extra garlic sauce and sriracha! This was the only menu item we tried but it was delicious! read more

Le Diplomate Cafe - Hot Bacon Chicken Club Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Whoever the girl is working right now has a major attitude problem when I just wanted to order a sandwich to go.

This is one of the UCI staples in UTC. I came here pretty often for a quick and easy lunch. My favorite thing on the menu is their chicken broccoli mushroom sandwich. I was skeptical at first because of the combination of ingredients but it's delicious. The real star of the show is that garlic sauce though, make sure to ask for some on the side. Also check out the happy hour deal on the weekdays! read more

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I love their sandwiches! And you will too. This isn't your normal sandwich shoppe. Don't come expecting Quiznos or Subway... These are well thought out, warm and feel like something you'd want to make at home but wouldn't want to go through all the steps required. Imagine a cordon bleu trained sandwich environment. That's what this place reminds me of. Sandwiches that fill you with joy. They're SO good. read more

I ordered the VN chicken sandwich and it was horrible! Ton of greasy mayo garlic sauce and two narrow sliced of chicken breast. And it was $10.50! Definitely not worth the money. Do not order it! The Asian lady at the counter was kind enough to give me my money back bc I didn't even want another sandwich her. She knows the bad quality, heavy mayo and lack of meat. read more

Love the French Connection! Warm, toasty baguette, melted brie -- mmmm.... Just the right size to scarf down on the spot because it's so good... read more

I cannot believe that I have never written a review for Le Diplomate AKA Le Dip to all the locals! Le Dip is where it's at and was a huge staple for every one of my UCI friends. During college at UCI, Le Dip never let me down and the sandwiches always tasted delicious each time I visited. Even when I am down in the area, I will make it a mission to stop by and grab a sandwich to-go. My all-time favorite is still the Chicken, Broccoli, Mushroom with Garlic sauce. All the ingredients are always fresh, and what makes a sandwich great, as well? It is the bread, fresh and soft! Perfect ratio of all ingredients and that is most definitely chicken pieces in the sandwich as well. The Garlic sauce is just perfect - not overly greasy or too garlic-y. The sandwich is still decently priced and affordable. Chicken, Broccoli, Mushroom with Garlic sauce Chicken Eggplant Service is always great. The parking lot has gotten significantly busier than when I was in college, years ago... Overall, hope that Le Dip continues to bring joy to all Anteaters, and the locals! read more

Very good food and croissants are my favorite, but lately they do not have any when I get there so it's been disappointing. I wish that they opened earlier and had more to offer in the display case. The coffee is really good too and the garlic chicken sandwich is garlicky and delicious! read more

Came by for lunch on the weekend and was pleasantly surprised by how tasty the sandwiches are. I got the combo cordon bleu sandwich which also came with a drink and a bag of chips. The sandwich was grilled which gave the bread the perfect amount of crunch and toastiness. The sandwich filling was also not too creamy and was the perfect ratio of sauce to chicken/veggies. Lots of seating space outside, and they finish making the sandwiches pretty quickly. read more

Overhyped. I got the Chicken Broccoli Mushroom sandwich with the garlic sauce. The sandwich and the chicken were on the dry end, even with the garlic sauce. Broccoli pieces were hard. I wish the sandwich was more filled out considering the price; the entire thing is small, skinny, and skimpy. If you're craving a French/Vietnamese inspired sandwich, go to Banh Mi Che Cali instead (or even Lee's Sandwiches). The only pro is that it's walking distance from UCI. read more

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How have I not written a review this place yet? I've been a fan for over 20 years. I used to get chicken garlic sandwich and now it's chicken , broccoli, mushroom with garlic. Sometimes a banh mi dac biet, but chicken garlic is a must! My husband gets the chicken, bacon, garlic and he used to get the cordon bleu. read more

Le Diplomate Cafe - Hot Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm so sad I have to write this review because I really love this place and I have been going here for years, but today I got my usual chicken garlic and I saw that there is mold in it! I honestly didn't notice a difference in taste, but I saw on some of the cheese that got stuck to the paper when I was eating it that it had bluish green flakes and when I opened up the sandwich, I saw more on the inside.. I honestly love this place, but I'm hoping that this review will make the employees be more vigilant about the quality of the ingredients they are using and to throw away anything that might be old or spoiled. read more

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We ordered the NY Liason and the Chicken Garlic. We used to love Le Diplomate Cafe but we aren't sure if it's under new management now. Either way, avoid ordering from here. Subway seems like a 5 star restaurant in comparison to this place. The chicken in the garlic chicken sandwich must have been days old bc it was so dry to the point of being inedible. For the pastrami sandwich, the 2 slices of pastrami (seriously, only 2 small pieces of pastrami were thrown in the sandwich - as shown in the pictures) had that rainbow borderline rotten color to it - that I didn't want to touch it. Also, the lettuce was wilted and just nothing, unfortunately was fresh. The mayonnaise was just randomly thrown in there as well and we don't want to find out if these sandwiches taste as bad as they look...but we are hungry so we do taste it and realize that no, it tastes even worse.... We spent about $40 for delivery of two sandwiches that sadly can't be eaten... read more

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This place was okay. It looks very outdated and the sandwich I got (hot garlic chicken) was not amazing. The chicken tasted like freezer burn. That was enough for me to feel like this place isn't worth coming back to. The sandwiches are large and under $10 which is nice. read more

Le Diplomate Cafe - Hot Chicken Garlic Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Not been back since i was a young student anteater. Best sandwiches if u didnt have a car back before UniCenter had any other places to eat besides Lees (now chickfila), INO, TacoBell, and Jack in the Crack. its weird how empty it is now, but given all the food places that sprung up around, kinda sad. Still low priced as ever. its like $2-4 more expensive now but damm for a decade thats such low climb. $8 for a damm delicious ooey gooey sandwich? hell fucking yes? most important. do not say no to the mustard and whatever the other thing they ask if is ok to put in. the LeDIP experience is a whole deal ok. it's all or nothing. just like it should be in normal restaurants ok, like the shirt shoes and pants requirement? all or nothing. if you went to a restaurant without pants, you would not experience the experience as it was intended. take it all or leave empty handed ok? unless you're actually allergic to something. but like are u living if you miss out on the perfect combo of savory and cutting sourness? i acquired an allergy to shrimp and once a year i'll still boiling crab a lb of shrimp and just premedicate on Benadryl hoping i don't die. oh it's so good. god it itches so bad. ah so succulent. whole experience! hot french connection- can i eat this first please? oh my god i don't think i ever appreciated the soft pillowy softness of the baguette in my younger years. the outside crust is the thinnest crisp and yields immediately (unlike Lee's Trashwiches where the stale crust cuts the roof of your mouth). Simple sandwich but sometimes the best things are the simple things Cold Swiss Connection - the only reason i get it cold is cuz this is my breakfast & lunch for the next day. so no point in melting it prematurely. i honestly can't decide between the two, so i just get both. the difference is Swiss cheese here vs the brie in the french. Parking - shared with the whole center, plenty. Payment - cash, credit chip $5, or venmo? No Pay unfortunately. Credit chip wouldnt read my card either, took 3 tries, and u need to manually hold it down cuz its not secured so....not really contactless. Public Health measures - distancing dots x2 i like, can order via yelp if not comfortable (only about $3 read more

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FYI prices on Yelp for Pickup (Not Delivery) are $4 more than normal prices in restaurant. Supposedly the order goes through grubhub or another "delivery" app, even though the order is for pickup. I also learned the restaurant has happy hour from 3-6pm everyday for a ~$6.50 sandwich. So I paid $40+ for 3 sandwiches...double what I could have. Or what could've been at most $30 normally without happy hour. kinda irritating, but my fault Food is 4.5+ stars but felt slightly irked about the upcharge. (and yes, I expect it for delivery service) So learn from my mistake. Call in for pickup read more

I've been going here for over decade and realize I've never reviewed here! I love their chicken garlic broccoli sandwich and crave it. The flavors are never off but they can be hit or miss with the amount of sauce they use - so I always say extra garlic sauce, just to be on the safe side. That's what makes them unique - this sauce! No sandwich like it anywhere else. Definitely not a high end sandwich or place, but a warm comforting sandwich that easily hits the spot for something fast and satisfying read more

Their Dijon masters chicken is great!!! Bread is crispy and warm. This is one of the best sandwiches shop in OC. read more

This has been here since I was in college (2002-2006) and I can't believe they're still around, especially since a lot of the stores and restaurants I used to go to are no longer around. It looks exactly the same as I remembered it and they still have my favorite sandwich here (chicken, broccoli, and mushroom with garlic sauce). It still tastes the same; no frills, just a good sandwich. I hated living in Orange County but there were a couple things I did love, such as this place. I'll definitely try to go back again if I'm in town. read more

Le Dip had always been my favorite while I was at UCI for it's affordable sandwich, and glad to see that it hasn't changed 7 years after graduating from UCI. i had ordered the broccoli mushroom with garlic sauce again, and sandwich was quickly prepared. Food was warm and the sandwich size was just perfect. The garlic flavor was strong but not the kind that would leave your mouth tasting like garlic for days. It was just like the old times as I recalled it. Amazing! Please stick around for next time when I come back! read more

The best sandwiches!!! Almost two decades later and they are still great - my favorite is the chicken, mushroom, and broccoli, extra toasted, less garlic sauce :) read more

My friend had been raving about this place so much that I decided to grab their Happy Hour Garlic Chicken Sandwich ($5.99) even though I was getting dinner elsewhere too. The deal is pretty good with a drink and chips for a full meal, which I can see how it definitely appeals to the college kids at UCI. Even without the HH deal, the sandwiches are reasonably priced here. Unfortunately, the sandwich really fell short for me. It was dry and tasteless with just bread, chicken, and some melted mozzarella. It sounds like the garlic sauce is what makes the sandwiches here so great, but my sandwich barely had sauce. In addition, they charged for extra garlic sauce if you purchase the HH deal, so I opted out. Maybe if I had the garlic sauce, it would've saved this sandwich. The only way I was able to finish my sandwich was because I added my own sriracha mayo for some creamy texture. read more

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Probably one of my favorite sandwich spots of all time! Le Dip is located in the University Town Center across the street from UC Irvine, so there's lot of parking available in the plaza. The spots are marked with time limits, however, so I'd be aware of them when picking your spot. Their garlic sauce is absolutely everything! Their chicken, mushroom, broccoli sandwich is my favorite and one of their most popular sandwiches. They're generous with their sauce and also their sandwich toppings, and the bread is soft and tasty. The store itself is small with one or two small tables inside, but there's lots of seating outdoors in the open area, so it's pretty easy to find a place to sit. For a full sandwich (9 in), it was around $8.99. read more

Remember to always check your receipt. Came here 4x and 3 out of 4 they have charged me regular price instead of happy hours price when I specifically ordered the happy hour special. The girl behind the counter is always on her phone and never pay attention to your order. Remember ALWAYS check your total before you pay. I didn't check mine again n didn't realized until I got home. read more

Got the Chicken Broccoli Mushroom (super good and garlicky) and French Connection (mid, had very little roast beef). Each sammie was $9.75 in the store--the prices online are significantly more expensive for some reason. read more

Le Diplomate Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

I used to frequent this spot when I went to UCI. One of the best spots in the UTC!! I love sandwiches and the chicken garlic is *chef's kiss* read more

My cousin took us here because it was his go-to place back in college. The star of the show is the creamy garlic sauce! We even got an extra side of it so we could dip our sandwiches. Hot chicken broccoli sandwich: This was my favorite of the two that we got because the broccoli balances out the richness of the sauce and meat. Cordon Bleu: I loved the pop of freshness of the tomato in this one. It was tasty but I'm glad we shared halves of each sandwich because the flavor got monotonous after a while. I needed hot sauce on this. I ate half a sandwich in total because based if we finished it all, we were going to experience a food coma. Tapatio and Sriracha are available on the side near the cashier. There's also a container of water but it tasted kind of funny. The sriracha was appreciated so it could cut through the fat/richness of the sandwiches. Overall, the sandwiches tasted great. Note: Do not get their coffee drinks. It was really unevenly mixed (milky/not milky, sweet/not sweet). One of our drinks tasted like pure milk with a drop of coffee. read more

After a long road trip up to OC from SD, these sandwiches truly did not disappoint. We got the chicken broccoli mushroom sandwich which you can get with either ranch or garlic sauce. I got the garlic sauce which was bomb but in hindsight I feel ranch probably wouldn't been better. Other than that the sandwich was simple but oh so good. Perfectly crispy bread. The other one we got was one of the Vietnamese ones and this one was so phenomenal. All the ingredients taste so fresh like they just got some carrots from the garden or something lol. They have sriracha available as well and that paired nicely with both of the sandwiches! Service was fast and we opted to eat our sandwiches at the tables right outside since it was a beautiful day out. read more

Le Diplomate Café is a treasure at UTC and in my UCI alumni relatives' hearts! I was countlessly recommended their Chicken Mushroom Broccoli sandwich and it was delicious. The garlic sauce binds the ingredients together well. They split the 9 inch sandwich and half is already filling! I cannot wait to have it for my lunch tomorrow. My friends had the Vietnamese banh mi inspired sandwiches and Turkey Supreme, but we agreed that the C.M.B. was the best one. It's a cute little cafe, not much space inside for seating but plenty outside. We came in just before rush hour and were greeted with a helpful cashier. I'll definitely come back here during their lunch special around 3-6pm on a weekday ;D read more

Le Diplomate Cafe - Hot Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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