University Town Center · Irvine
French-Vietnamese bakery-cafe by UC Irvine — baguettes baked in small batches, and a garlic chicken sandwich the campus swears by.
Baked in small batches throughout the day for made-to-order sandwiches.
Toasted chicken sandwich with a daily-made garlic sauce customers keep coming back for.
Outdoor seating near campus — bring the dog, grab a banh mi.
Our story
Le Diplomate is a small French-Vietnamese bakery-cafe across from UC Irvine, built around made-to-order baguette sandwiches and a loyal student following.
Pet-friendly with outdoor seating, it's the kind of spot people build a routine around — grab a sandwich between classes, sit outside, come back next week.
Word on the street
"Simple tasty sandwich and nice outdoor seating."
"A pretty solid sandwich shop with a lot of different options, including vegetarian ones. Prices are reasonable."
"Something I'd recommend if you're looking to fill up on the go."
Groups & orders
Ordering for a group or want your sandwich ready when you get here? Call or message us and we'll sort you out.
A look inside
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