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Ike's Place
Category: Restaurants Sandwiches Sandwiches [Edit]
3489 16th St(between Dehon St & Sanchez St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighborhood: Castro
(415) 553-6888
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10 am - 7 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4057 reviews for Ike's Place
Review Highlights
"Dutch Crunch always, too good to pass up, Dirty sauce."
(in 803 reviews)
"We got it with pepper jack on dutch crunch, by the way."
(in 658 reviews)
"Without hesitation she blurted Menage a Trois."
(in 332 reviews)
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4053 reviews in English
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Review from Kenny L.
2/8/2012 2 Check-ins Here
what? i havn't written a review for IKES?! i must be out of my mind.
Honestly, there is plenty of hype for Ike's and there are always going to be be people comparing Ike's to roxy's or little lucas. I love both of the other places but i love Ike's just as much. I feel like they EACH have their own flare to how to make a sandwich good and put a price on it that is almost similiar to each other.
my favorites at ikes: SAY HEY and the MATT CAIN on some soft roll or deutch crunch depending on the feely feeeeeel. it hits the spot esp with the jalapeno chips they have that come along with the sandwich. and that sssssauuuucee, whatever is in it, its da bomb DOT com.
what sucks? on a weekend, expect to WAIT like an hour for your sandwich. I'd suggest calling in your order and picking it up an hour later cuz it's what you gotta do. you do what it do babyyy. weekdays, arent too bad though! -
Review from Jeremy R.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 2/8/2012
Now that they have raised the prices so high I haven't been back. Sandwiches are still good but not 13 bucks good . Check out Ak subs for amazing inexpensive sandwiches without the wait and they deliver!
Ikes is a clear case of taking advantage of a situation. I felt bad for him that the city made them move but since getting so popular BY the people ... its not right that he is sticking it to the peeps that made him famous.
Lower your prices back to reasonable ... oh and btw .. start frying your onion rings, poppers and cheese sticks!Listed in: Top Restaurants
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/8/2008
Definately one of the best sandwich places ever. The staff are so friggin cool even if the… Read more »
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Review from Denise T.
San Francisco, CA
2/8/2012 9 Check-ins Here
Dear Ike,
Can we get married and cater your sandwiches at our wedding reception?
Ok, that may have been a little too forward. My apologies. I think I'm a little woozy because I've been craving Ike's Place for weeks now. My last meal on earth could officially be: A "SAY HEY'. DUTCH CRUNCH. TOASTED. ADD JALAPENOS. DROP ONIONS. I never knew such a feeling could exist. I am such a sandwich whore and I can wholeheartedly say that this is hands down the abso-F-ing-lutely BEST sandwich I have ever had in my entire 23 years of existence.
Anyone who rated below 5 stars must have 1) nonexistent taste buds 2) been under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other judgment-impairing substance while eating their sammies or 3) all of the above. I am too serious about this place. They never cease to amaze me!
I've been an avid Ike's customer pre-hype (circa early 2009) and have been loyal since then.
Question though. Ike, why are you such a tease? You almost closed your place down, not once, BUT TWICE. Being the dedicated and supportive (and hungry) customer I am, I lined up on BOTH of your "closing days". I must share my wonderful experience with these fellow Yelpers.
First "closing" day in SF (mid-August 2010): My friends and I were speed demons rushing down to the Castro to say our farewells and order our Last Supper at Ike's. While in line, I was interviewed twice by news reporters. I was excited that I would be on the news, but the devastation I felt because Ike's was closing down greatly overshadowed my 5 minutes of fame. It turns out that there were some issues regarding the lawsuit against Ike's, so they ended up not closing that day after all.
Second "closing" day in SF (September 2010): Warning--This night should question my sanity. I tried to strategize by calling them (#7 on my speed dial--Don't judge me). I got the BEEP-BEEEP-BEEEEP busy tone after 40+ outgoing call attempts, before deciding to bring out the savage in me and just wait in line. My friend and I were welcomed to 16th St. by a street full of other sammie-craving customers. We got in line around 7pm and prepared ourselves for maybe an hour and a half (two at max) in the cold streets of San Francisco. Two of my friends joined us 30 minutes later and even brought us jackets and snacks. So naive we were. We ordered our sandwiches (6 total) at 10pm and received them around 1:45am (don't judge me please!) Our order came out to almost $100 since we all ordered "I will live above Ike's Place" shirts. That !@#$ cray.
People camp out for Black Friday, concert tickets, and special edition Jordans. What do I camp out for? Ike's sandwiches!
Long story short, Ike's still lives on and will ALWAYS be the only sandwich place in my heart. I have mouth-watering thoughts as we speak. I think I may just have to make a trip there tomorrow.
Tease me more,
Denise -
Review from Andrew S.
Best sandwich I've ever had! Got the Jim Rome on Dutch crunch. The combination I toasty, savory, and meaty was too much goodness. Seriously though, Ike's is a must try in SF. Employees are super nice, food was great, and wasn't overly expensive. Not all the sandwiches are on the menu so I'd recommend checking out their website (http://ilikeikesplace.com?) and deciding what you want to get first.
Also, the wait seems like it can get long. I went for dinner and the place was pretty empty and it still took around 10 mins to get my sandwich. -
Review from keith s.
San Francisco, CA
2/3/2012
OH MY GOD
OMG
So the power of yelp has worked its wonders again. I was having a cup of coffee at my fav place and it was around 1pm. Hunger strikes and I think to myself i can go home and have lunch or grab a sandwich. I've been on the Zone Diet for about two months now and I decided that i can stray off today. I also thought that a regular old meal isn't going to do the trick so I whipped out my trusty iPhone and hit up Yelp. Ikes was close by and the reviews were great.
I headed over to Ikes. I walked up and realized that the location was once the home of my favorite Chocolate shop Joseph Schmidt.... (oh how I miss you so). I entered the shop hoping I was in a bad dream and that Joseph Schmidt was still there.
Well I am happy to report that Ikes is doing the location justice. I took a long ponder at the menu board.....there is so much to take in. Ahhh, I decided to go with the Hot Momma on Dutch Crunch and a free bag of dirty chips. Also, A++ for the little treat you slipped into my bag...yum!
At first I thought that Ten bucks is a bit much for a sandwich but think again. Any old place you go is going to be the same price...... but what you get at Ikes is much much more than the ordinary.
I LOVED my sandwich. So tasty. So original. So darn good I'm considering making it a destination once I am off this diet. Def worth going off your diet but I will warn you that you will need to run a couple extra miles. Seems like a small price to pay for perfection.
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Review from Kristina R.
San Francisco, CA
2/2/2012
Their gluten-free sandwiches make this the destination cheap eats in San Francisco for Celiac's sufferers. YUM.
However, make sure your order is gluten-free. Ours was not, indicated by the suspiciously fluffy bread. Gluten-free bread is normally quite flat (without the gluten, natch) and harder than regular bread. However, when we pointed this out, they apologized profusely, put our names on a "not-so-secret list" by their register, and instructed us to come back whenever we wanted for a free sandwich, chips and drink. Class!
As for the rest of the staggeringly long list of sandwiches, I have eaten several and loved every single one. This is among the best sandwich places I have ever eaten.
The line is intimidating, but order by phone and they will give you a time to show up to get your order to go without the long wait. They also deliver, if you are in the mood to sit on the couch in a snuggie, watch reruns of Law and Order, and pig out on an entire sandwich by yourself without the hassle of leaving your house.
What? LIKE YOU DON'T.Listed in: Gluten-Free and Not Gross!
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Review from Tyler M.
San Francisco, CA
2/4/2012
Food = OK.
Service = Great.
Me and my girl went around 1 on a Saturday. There was about a 15-minute line, and right when we hopped in, one of the workers came out and gave us some free sandwich samples and thanked us for waiting. He gave us chocolate, too. The place was full of bros for some reason, so the vibe was kind of collegey.
Once we ordered (I got the Lincecum and she got the Jaymee Sirewich), it took about 20 minutes to get the goods. While we waited, we popped open our sodas, of which Ike's has a great selection.
Overall, the food is alright but the atmosphere and the service is great. I'd at least try it once. -
Review from Gloria H.
2/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Fate. I have Ike's bookmarked when they were at the other location. We found this awesome parking space near Church and were determined to walk around and enjoy ourselves. We had no clue where we wanted to go...when we were stopped by a red light, I noticed Ike's. What's more - there was no line! Hubby said it's meant to be - we had no clue Ike's was nearby. We studied the menu and decided on the Matt Cain - roast beef, turkey, salami, godfather sauce, provolone on dutch crunch with jalapeno pepper. For $9.99, you also get a bag of Dirty's chips - four choices. We got the jalapeno heat and a bottle of the Sioux City Sarsaparilla - $2.50.
We waited and enjoyed the chips and soda - the Sarsaparilla was very good. While waiting, the line grew and grew and Ike was out and about talking to some people - we realized how lucky we were to beat the crowds!
We decided to just enjoy our sandwich there since it was fresh and hot. It was juicy and delicious - the special sauce is the star here.Listed in: Sandwiches...deli, gourmet,…
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Review from Kim Chi P.
Garden Grove, CA
2/2/2012
No wait on a tuesday morning when they have just opened shop. I had the spiffy tiffy and it was a sandwich like none other! It definitely changed my philosophy of sandwiches. The sandwich is sizable and they'll slice it in half for you. All their sandwiches are delicious, so trading your second half is recommended.
They've moved from their original location, but this location has more space.
Don't get too excited, there's only more space to wait. There is no place to sit and eat, so take your brown lunch bag and your chips and walk to the park nearby. If the place is jam-packed and you've been forced to wait on the sidewalk, don't stand or sit on anyone's doorstep. -
Review from Tiffany J.
Monterey, CA
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
BEST Sandwiches in San Francisco!!!! we drove from Monterey to Ike's for dinner one night because I had been craving an Ike's Place masterpiece for weeks!
first went in 2010 after seeing it on Man vs. Food, hungover as all get out- i still scarfed down 1/2 my sandwich in one sitting! I'm a light eater typically, non-eater when hungover..... nothing coulda stopped mii after that first bite!
got a chicken Parmesan w/marinara sauce&mozzarella sticks-- lovely.
got the same in 2011. still good.
got the Home For Thanksgiving turkey/cranberry----OMGoodness I was in HEAVEN!
doubt I'll ever stray from the HFT now that I've tried it- I'm in love- with food.
LUCKILY, we got there just in time (OK not really, they closed at 7p) we arrived at 7:07 (they have moved from the tiny space they had across the street & are now next to Tangerine). after a quick plea since we had just driven almost Three Hours for Sandwiches, they let us in to order! Thank Goodness cuz i probably would've cried if they said no..... but they didn't cuz Ike's Place is AWESOME!!!!!
go. you won't be disappointed. -
Review from Jason W.
San Francisco, CA
2/5/2012
BEST SANDWICHES IN THE WORLD.
No other place makes a sandwich so big and so good! I'm a quantity guy, but when you dubbaaaa on the quantity and it doesn't lose flavor, you get IKES.
I got the kryptonite and i can't even remember how many ingredients were in it (i think 13). 5 pounds of heaven, and i ate it in one hefty sitting. Satisfaction guaranteed, so glad it's in my hometown. -
Review from Vivian L.
San Francisco, CA
2/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Been here once, after seeing high star reviews on Yelp. The sandwiches are pretty awesome, portions are large, and seriously delicious.
Wasn't offered a lollipop as mentioned in many reviews. Perhaps it's necessary to ask for it?
I'm not even sure what sandwich I order, but I did get their signature bread. Like I said, the sandwich was a fantasticly delicious chew. But in the end, it was just a sandwich. But yay, I'm a fan. -
Review from Chris T.
Riverside, CA
This place is pretty awesome. I wanted to come here because I saw Ike`s Place on Travel Channel`s "Man v. Food." So when my sister and I planned to come to San Francisco, this was one of our "must go to" spots.
When we got there, we almost past it because the outside didn`t look what I remembered seeing on TV. The menu on the wall didn`t have all of their sandwiches, but when I asked the lady at the cashier if they had the Kryptonite, she happily replied, "of course!."
The sandwich costs almost $20, only because it`s a very large sandwich. After paying, my sister asked me if i got to choose what kind of chips I wanted, and I told her that the girl at the register didn`t say anything about chips. So I went back to that girl and asked her about the chips and she said, "it`s a pretty big sandwich, but if you still want chips after your sandwich comes out, I`ll be glad to help you."
So we sat and waited for our sandwiches to come out. My sister`s came first. She got the Damon Bruce which had thinly sliced rib-eye, A1 steak sauce, onion rings, and provolone on their famous Dutch Crunch bread.
When my sandwich came out, the bag was bigger than the bag my sister`s sandwich came in. When I looked inside, it was the whole sandwich cut into fours. First response as soon as I looked inside, "OMG!" The Kryptonite has roast beef, corned beef, pastrami, salami, turkey, ham, mozzarella sticks, stuffed jalepeno peppers, onion rings, avocado, pesto, and pepper jack cheese on Dutch Crunch bread. Definitely didn`t need those bag of chips. I handed a quarter of the sandwich to my sister, she gave me half of hers, and we saved the rest of my sandwich for later.
Both sandwiches are very good. Even though it`s overstuffed with a ton of ingredients in it, and as crazy as it sounds, it all works together. I give them 4 stars only because their bread shreds the roof of my mouth. Don`t get me wrong, I really like the bread, it`s just a bit too crunchy for me. -
Review from Jason A.
1/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
I love DUTCH CRUNCH BREAD. The sandwiches here are delicious, but what really MAKES them awesome is the Dutch Crunch. Each sandwich comes with chips, and they have a great selection of indie sodas. The sauces and options for the sandwich are also wonderful... jalapeno poppers, various sauces... try them all... but don't forget to savor the Dutch Crunch. There's no place to sit and eat, so either p/u, take home, or walk to the park and have a nice lunch if the weather permits.
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Review from Joanne O.
Boston, MA
2/1/2012
Dear Ike,
Please consider opening a satellite storefront in little ole Boston--we are nearly devoid of delicious vegan/veggie sandwich options, which makes me very sad. Simply put, I love your sandwich shop so much that, while devouring the "Love Triangle", I strongly considered moving to San Fran in order to be within eating distance of it. A suggestion - it would be great if you provided the full list of your sandwiches in a place other than the internets, such as an old school hand-held menu, as I didn't realize what a vast array of tasty options there were until too late. Regardless, I will love you forever.
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Review from Spencer C.
San Francisco, CA
1/31/2012
I'm a big believer in second chances. So, Ike's Place will get one from me given my first time there didn't live up to the hype.
I honestly tried. My mind tried convincing myself that what I ordered was one of the best concoctions I had ever seen wrapped in parchment paper.
I went with the Dutch Crunch Bread... I ordered a classic 13 dollar sandwich the super bubbly and friendly cashier recommended but in the end the flavor wasn't there. TOO MUCH SAUCE. That in itself is hard for me to say. How can you have too much sauce? Well when the clock is slowly counting down in your head as you notice your bread quickly turning to mush, that is when you have to much sauce. You have too much sauce when all you taste is the sauce. You can't taste the meat, you can't taste the cheese. And trust me, the sauce wasn't that phenomenal where that is all you would want to taste.
All in all, just ok. But like I said I will give it another shot. For the sandwich I feel I'm paying a bigger price for the fame behind the joint but hey there is a buzz about it. People walking in are typically loyal locals or visitors anxiously trying to figure out what to decide on.
We shall see each other again Ike's. I hope you impress me more next time. -
Review from Dori S.
San Francisco, CA
2/4/2012
I'm not really a sandwich person, but I love Ike's sandwiches. I've gotten the Vegan Gramps religiously for the past few times I've been to Ike's and never been disappointed with quality or taste. I even got Ike's for my birthday dinner.
Unfortunately, I have to downgrade this review from 5 stars to 3 because Ike's is always sending out emails with a coupon: buy one sandwich get another free. I've tried to use these "coupons" multiple times now only to be told, when going in to pick up and pay (always order ahead of time - waiting in line is ridiculous, especially on a nice day!), that the coupon: expired, is only good for a specific date, must be printed and not on my phone, or is not - for some reason or another - able to be redeemed.
Seriously, I probably get an email from Ike's Place every two or three months...and I have never once been able to use them. I'm surprised I still even believe they work and try. I think today I learned my lesson - either go to Ike's planning to pay full price (no matter what kind of buy 1 get 1 "deal" I was promised) or don't go there at all.
Too bad that a place like that can't own up to it's own offers... I mean, why bother even sending them out? -
Review from Jacklyn S.
San Francisco, CA
2/6/2012
Since moving back to LA, Ikes is the only thing I really truly regret leaving. I hate my life.
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Review from Captain S.
Oakland, CA
2/6/2012
Ike's needs another review like I need a hole in the head, but holy crikey, these are great sandos. I only wish Ike would get his business house in order and reopen in a dependable location....
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Review from John S.
San Francisco, CA
1/23/2012
As if Ike's Place needs another five-star review.
You're not going to learn anything new from me. Everything that has been said is true. I want to crack the sandwich-numbering code. But beyond that, I'm going to enjoy my vegan meatballs until the cows come home, which they will, because they haven't been killed to make non-vegan meatballs. -
Review from Adam M.
San Diego, CA
2/6/2012
Great sandwiches! Even the mock chicken was really good, I would never order vegan style sandwiches but the one I tried was so good I would eat it again. Service was efficient & friendly and the food is awesome
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Review from Timothy d.
Oakland, CA
1/16/2012 1 photo
Not bad, but not the best sandwich I've had.
Here's the advice... CALL IN YOUR ORDER, then you won't have to wait in-line; it is great they offer that.
I'm a believer that bread is a factor in a good sandwich. I did enjoy the dutch crunch bread they offer; soft, crunchy and not overly bready. Their sauce was delicious but not the sht, as everyone seems to claim.
Unfortunately, the rib-eye slices were over-cooked and/or dried out on the Damon Bruce. The battered onion-rings had no flavor and were soggy, as it was lost in the sandwich. I had to check to see if the sandwich even had them.
What I did noticed during the 20+ minutes I waited just to order was what they have created in the back; what amounts to a "mini-sweat shop" style deli in the back. Workers at stations making sandwich after sandwiches; lifting their head just enough to see what had to be made next.
The popularity, the need to feed the masses and increase profit has come a long way from Ike's original deli service.Listed in: San Francisco... so many…
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Review from Harriet W.
San Francisco, CA
1/15/2012
Can't believe that I've never written a review for Ike's yet. But what is is new to say that hasn't said by thousands of yelpers already?
This place is absolutely delicious and filling. Sandwiches are messy, but who doesn't love to get down and dirty for good food?
Hearing the name Ike's is making my mouth water. I can't wait till they open one at SFSU location, a much easier access location ;) -
Review from Marissa P.
Kansas City, MO
1/21/2012
I'm not a big sandwich person, given the choice I will almost always order something else. But I will trek across town during the Muni rush hour for Ike's! It's worth it trust me! The kid sis and I decided to go for the first time and wow was I disappointed in myself for not trying them sooner! We tried the Menge A Trois which is chicken smothered in both BBQ and Honey Mustard (my two fav condiments ever) and the Damon Bruce, hello ribeye, A1 and onion rings! Both were delicious and both were huge. Each sandwich comes with a bag of chips and we made two meals out it. So good but soo much food! Great selection of unique sodas. Huckleberry Soda? Yes Please!
The only thing that could improve Ike's is if they had seating ad you could stay and enjoy. I understand why they don't though, I know lots of people that would never leave!Listed in: SF on a Budget, Uniquely San Francisco!
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Review from Sarah May O.
Stockton, CA
2/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've only known of this place from watching "Man vs. Food," my favorite show. It's been on my list of 'eats' for 2 years, and I FINALLY got to try it today, thanks to my cousin for bringing me here. It's a very small place with no tables, only benches. But who needs tables for this place?? Just get your sandwich and leave! The entire time I was there, it was non-stop flow of customers.
So many things I wanted to try, but ended up selecting the WE'RE JUST FRIENDS sandwich: halal chicken (succulent and some tanginess to it) & avocados...i also ordered it with everything on it (lettuce, tomato, peppers, pepperjack, onion pickles and their famous sauce). I don't have any other Ike's sandwich to compare it to, but it automatically has become my favorite there. Yay for getting it right the first time! I can't wait to try the rest of their menu, but when I'm not in the mood to try, WE'RE JUST FRIENDS will definitely be my no-fail sandwich there :)
P.S. Beware of the naked man that roams around the area. He's harmless, but just don't look down. -
Review from Courtney T.
Monterey, CA
1/24/2012
Ike's, the hidden gem of sandwich shops. Though, I'm skeptical that my tastebuds have been highjacked by hype, and so I use "gem" lightly. It's also not very hidden, as there is always a line to battle.
Every time that I'm in San Francisco, I find myself quickly going over the sandwiches that I have stored away on a piece of paper always in my car and ending up with some random Hot Mama Hooda of Your Last Girlfriend Insert Name Here. Ikesters know what I'm talkin' about...
There's something about Ike's that I like, but I'm still that skeptic trying to place my finger on that special "it." Call ahead...depending on the time of time of day, you're bound to have at least an hour wait before pick-up. If you want the real experience of waiting in a Disneyesque line, then skip the call. If someone ever finds out the "it" that I'm referring to, let me know. -
Review from Andy W.
1/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
I have to say it's a bit intimidating when you come here for your first time. There are pages and pages of sandwiches with names that doesn't exactly tell you what it is. But once you figure the menu out, you will be in love with this place like everyone else. The sandwiches here are not cheap ($10+ each) but it does come with chips and a lollypop.
My fave? The Hollywood's SF Cheesesteak. Super good!
The downside to this place? Aside from the price, the wait. On a good day, it takes about 40+ mins. 20min in line to order and another 20min for them to make your sandwich after you ordered. There is an option to phone in your order. If you do, just skip the line and go right up to the register when you show up. -
Review from Barb B.
1/21/2012
WOW...wow!
The Elvis Keith was phenomenal! Halal chicken, teriyaki, wasabi mayo, swiss on a wheat bun was really, really tasty. DAMN TASTY!
The menu selection is huge. Lots of veggie choices.
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Review from Spanky M.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 1/20/2012
Uuuggghhhhhhh...f@&$king hipsters!!! Why don't so many of you go away!! All of you are the reason why this place suffers from a severe case of hypery...the worst kind...Hipster hypery...the. same doche hypery that popularized PBR, Tecate, "vintage" anything, heavy outdated bicycles, and over priced average workingmans food ( sandwiches, soups, anything off a roach coach).
So with that being said....Ike's delivers a solid $6 sandwich. I mean solid. Problem is I'm forking over $10 and spending 10-30 min of my precious life waiting for the Hipster line in the back to make my sandwich.
They no longer have menus to look over while in line, I think this is a good thing. Get the tourists in and out. Churn and burn...
This does create an off menu or "secret menu" for the hipsters to talk about at their faux intellectual parties....." Dude have you had the ( insert off menu sandwich here)?... No, dude I've never seen it on the menu...Yea, its kinda off menu I've been going there for years and ordering it, its awesome" douche baggery continues.
Anyway the bread is ok, don't let it get cold. The ingredients are average. The dirty sauce is....well ....OK.
my friend ordered the 49ers sandwich and couldn't finish it. I think that Ike deserves the accolades for his hard work. The only thing is people rave about how Ike has the best sandiwches in the great foodie city of San Francisco.....which just happens to be suffering from a severe lack of decent (american) sandwich shops.
But there are some great Bun Mi shops...although South Bay has us beat...1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/6/2010
OK soo the sandwiches are good. Are they 1 hour wait, good?? HELL NO!!!
OK Bay aryans....Ike's is… Read more »
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Review from Rob P.
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Oh boy.... I drank the cool kool-aid and I liked it! I had heard about Ike's Place for a long time. I had heard two things about it 1) it's ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and 2) The lines are RIDICULOUS. I'm proud the say... everything I heard about Ike's is absolutely true.
I walked up to Ike's with two of my cousins and saw a line going about 20 feet out the front door and along the sidewalk. We line up...wait....chat...wait some more. All in all it was a good 40 mins before we make our way inside and put our orders in.
Fast-forward another 40 minutes... and only 1 of our 3 sandwiches has come out and I found out... to my rumbling stomach's horror... that the other 2 sandwiches were "lost" and that they'd rush them out. Another 10 mins or so and we finally get our sandwiches... the guy who delivered them out apologized profusely and offered us sodas on the house... a nice token but at that point I was really annoyed.... that was until I took the first bite out of my sandwich. WOW!!!!
THE ORDER
Change - 6 out of 5 - Wow! Kinda blew my mind. The sandwich has thinly sliced rib eye, BBQ, beer battered onion rings, cheddar and their oh so yummy dirty sauce. the rib eye was so tender and juicy. All the fixings of the sandwich were perfect. The Dirty sauce is downright magical. The biggest surprise, though, was the bread.... which was amazing. It was so fresh. The exterior had a nice light crunch but was still super soft and airy.
Super Luigi - 5 out of 5 - All beef meatballs, stuffed jalapeno poppers, marinara sauce. All kinds of win! The meatballs were juicy and tender. The marinara sauce was perfect. It had a nice tang but didn't overpower the meatballs. The jalapeno poppers were a great touch. They added a nice crunch and gooey cheesiness. Great sandwich.
Name of the Girl I'm Dating - 3.5 out of 5 - Halal Chicken, honey mustard, avocado, pepperjack. This was a very solid sandwich and well done... but not in the same league as the other two. The chicken was tender and the honey mustard was nice but my mind wasn't blown.
OVERALL
Wow I do want to go back but god I'm not looking forward to the lines. Next time I plan to order over the phone!!!Listed in: Hole in the Walls (SF)
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Review from Nicole C.
1/19/2012
This is LONG OVERDUE, but better now than never, right?
Looking for a casual place in the city to eat for lunch with ze bee-eff, I stumbled on Ikes after a 1000+ reviews. With the ridiculous amount of feedback about a humble sandwich shop, I figured I had nothing to lose, right?
After one bite out of my Paul Ruben sandwich with Dutch Crunch, I was in shock. Normally when I hear sandwich, I don't see it as something spectacular other than to satisfy hunger pangs, but HOLY CRAP it was so good! I could try to elaborate more on why it was so delicious and all, but I can't...it was just AWESOME. This makes me for sad that Sactown doesn't have anything close to that. *Cry*.
A couple of months later, I was visiting a city to see a dear friend who recently moved there, and along with my boyfriend, we headed down to Ikes againand decided to expand his knowledge of the city a lit better.
Once again I ordered a Paul Reuben, as well as the Matt Cain for the boyfriend (which is also really awesome as well), and we both decided to switch half to try it out. When it came time to get my order, it was none other than Ike himself that delivered it to me. I may have gotten a little excited and had a ridiculous grin on my face-plus I was starving as well, so I'll blame it on that.
Ike: You ordered the Paul Reuben and Matt Cain?
Me: Yes I did!
Ike: Those are my favorite sandwiches on the menu. You chose really well! Saving one for later?
Me: *laughs* The Cain is for the boyfriend-
Ike: Nahhh, just keep it for yourself. You really don't need to, do you?
Awesome sandwiches with a down to earth and awesome owner. That is a WINNING combo right there. -
Review from Joe C.
1/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
Finally was able to hit this spot while spending the day in the city. We called ahead about an hour before in order to avoid any potential lines. Surprisingly, when we arrived it was fairly quiet and we were able to get our sandwiches quickly.
We drove over to the Palace of Fine Arts for a nice view and were eager to eat our sandwiches. We were too hungry so we munched on our chips on the drive over. I had to say..excellent chips!
Grabbed a bench and excitedly unwrapped our sandwiches to devour. We got the Damon Bruce and the Spiffy TIffy in order to try two different tastes. First impression was that the sandwiches did look fairly small..less than a foot long. However, with the 1st and each bite after that, the freshness of the ingredients plus the great balance of sauce and bread really added to an amazing sandwich. Both were excellent in their own way and were definitely the best sandwiches I've possibly eaten.
So why -1 star. PRICE. It is tough to pay over 30$ for two sandwiches and 2 drinks. It made it less painful that it was definitely delicious but for the amount you get and the fact its a SANDWICH still doesnt justify the price.
Also, staff didnt tell me that the drink i bought needed a bottle opener! I couldnt even open the drink during my meal and actually..its still sitting in my fridge. Lame. -
Review from Tiffany C.
Palo Alto, CA
1/11/2012
I came here today with a friend, and it was delicious. My friend was ecstatic about it and after I checked out the menu, I had to try it out. Ike's is a little place with no seating area, but you could tell it was good by the ample amount of people in there and the long line of people waiting to place an order and waiting for their food.
Ike's is a special sandwich place. They have very unique menu, with sandwiches ranging from normal sandwiches to outrageous sandwiches with dozens of ingredients. Monster sandwiches, if you will. They have unique ingredients in some of their sandwiches, like beer battered onion rings and fried mozzarella sticks. They also have a special sauce that they put all over, which is super delicious.
In the end, I had an amazing sandwich, the Damon Bruce, which was so good. I would definitely eat there again, I think it's one of the best sandwiches I've had in my life. San Francisco is a bit far for a sandwich though, so I might have to try their location on Stanford. -
Review from joe p.
San Francisco, CA
1/10/2012
Ike's is good, but is it as good as the long lines, high prices, and hipster fanaticism suggest? I don't think so. Don't get me wrong, I've been here many times and have enjoyed every sandwich I've ever ordered, but I've had better sandwiches and I've had cheaper sandwiches.
Still, it's worth checking out, especially if you drive by and the lines are relatively tame. -
Review from Sam K.
1/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Ike's Place is one of the best sandwich joints in town. I now live two blocks away. What could be better? (for my taste buds... not so much for my waistline!)
The way to get sandwiches here is to plan ahead and call your order in 30 minutes before you want to eat it. If you go without calling, you'll stand in line to place your order and then you'll wait to get it. The place is seriously that popular. (for a reason!)
My favorites: the Menage a Trois (chicken, honey, honey mustard, bbq sauce, pepper jack, swiss, cheddar), the Going Home for Thanksgiving (turkey, cranberry sauce, sriracha, havarti... you really have to try this one!), and the We're JUST Friends (chicken, sweet orange sauce, avocado, pepper jack). The combinations seem completely off the wall sometimes but they're all delicious. Oh, and make sure to ask for extra Dirty Sauce!
Every sandwich comes with a bag of chips (the good Dirty Chips kind, thick and crunchy) and they have a good selection of gourmet-ish sodas. Everything you need to pick up a lunch on the way to Dolores Park to spend a lazy weekend afternoon.
Keep doin' what you're doin', Ike. -
Review from Louie L.
Pacifica, CA
1/11/2012
A place like this needs no introduction: it's the legendary Ike's Place, a sandwich shop full of personality and flavor. You've more than likely have heard about this place, and based on my experience, the hype is justified.
As a note, I went here at 11 AM on a Friday. There was no one in line. Yes, I'm a college kid that was on break at the time. It's always a good idea to try to avoid the lunch rush if you can.
The sandwich I ordered was called "Get Over It." However, it was a sandwich that I was told that I "unlocked," because I ordered a [Name of Girl I'm Dating] with MOZZERELLA STICKS INSIDE OF IT. The difference between the two is that the latter contains pepper jack cheese. Although I love pepper jack, I ordered the sandwich because the cashier made it seem as if it was a "secret," which made it more fun!
Anecdotes aside, the sandwich had halal chicken, avocado, honey mustard, and mozzarella sticks. It was delicious. It's the kind of sandwich where you can taste what you wanted when you wanted. Like: "I love avocado, oh there's some IN MY SANDWICH. I like mozzarella sticks, OH THERE'S SO TOO. Hey is that CHICKEN?"
The prices are high. $10 for their basic sandwich is pretty pricey, and that may throw off some people. And the sandwich I got set my wallet back $13. However, the sandwiches come with a bag of kettle chips and a SURPRISE CARAMEL LOLLIPOP.
Ike's Place is great. It feels like an old friend, that I'm sure I'll want to visit again in the future. -
Review from Audrey C.
Santa Cruz, CA
Went here again today and it was just as good as I remember it.
I got The Linncecum for $11 with dutch crunch bread. It had turkey, ham, avocado, cheese with their dirty sauce. I don't know what they put in this dirty sauce but it is SO good. They usually don't add onions, pickles, jalapenos, and peppers for free unless you ask for it. This sandwich came with a bag of dirty chips. It is HUGE too, so full after eating just half my sandwich but I had to finish the whole thing cause it's that good.
My boyfriend got The Kryptonite and that sandwich literally has everything in it. It not only has almost every kind of lunch meat with pesto but also jalapeno poppers and onion rings. I don't know if they messed up our order or not but they gave us 2 of these sandwiches. We paid $20 for this sandwich and for 2 of them it was totally worth it.
The place doesn't have tables or anything to eat at so most people just take it to go. But there is one bench and a copule chairs in there where we ate our sandwiches at today.
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11/14/2011
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Review from Efrain T.
Pacifica, CA
1/17/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Lincecum, Menage a Trois, Sabrina's Smile, all great sandwiches but there's still over 60 different flavors to try from. (Dutch Crunch is the best bread IMO)
Parking is meh. It's the mission district.
Eagerly awaiting for the SF State location to open. -
Review from Joanna W.
San Francisco, CA
1/18/2012
Best sandwich in town.
I hate lines and I will go to another place if there's a long line ... but not for Ike's because it so worth every second of waiting.
You get a sandwich, a bag of Dirty's chips, and a Caramel Apple lollipop all for the price of one. LOVE my Dirty's Jalapeno Heat Chips!
I usually order the Matt Cain while the bf orders a different one each time. I can never finish the whole sandwich in one sitting so it doubles as lunch and snack/pre-dinner - SCORE!
Ike's also gives out BOGO coupons throughout the year (including a birthday gift). Gotta love a place that appreciate their customers and know how to keep them coming back.
TIP: Remember to check their website for more sandwich choices. They only list the most popular ones on the blackboard in -store. -
Review from Nick K.
Henderson, NV
1/6/2012
My favorite sandwich shop! Why can't we have a restaurant like this in Vegas? We stop by here everytime we are in SF and always try a different sandwich. The last we ordered an SF Giants and the Al Bundy. The SF Giants is only turkey, Swiss, and bacon but the sandwich has soo much flavor. My gf ordered the Al Bundy and since I had to fight to get a bite you can imagine how good it was.
Also big thumbs up for them letting you pick up your order up to an hour after they close. Our flight got in late so this was the only way we could enjoy these tasty sandwiches on our trip.
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