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Neighborhood: CastroHey all here's the Holiday schedule:
Wed 11/25: 10am-8pm,
Thanksgiving: 10am-5pm,…
Mon. 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tue-Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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How good can a friggin sandwich be? That's what I was thinking after hearing people rave about this sammy shop so much. "Ike's! Ike's! OMG Ike's!!!" It's as if Ike has turned all of San Francisco into a bunch of prepubescent teeny boppers, treating him like a pantydropping rockstar, stopping just short of throwing their training bras at his store.
Finally I succumbed to the hype and decided to give Ike's a shot. I had the meatless meatball sandwich. It really is as great as everyone says. It was filling, messy, and super tasty - what I expected after reading all of the Yelp reviews. The lollipop that came along with our sandwiches was a nice touch that made me "Awww" and the crap load of veg options on the menu (and not just your typical "block of cheese and some bread" options) made my jaw drop (not quite the panties).
I didn't experience the horrendous wait that everyone writes about, I guess because I was there moments before he was closing and the orders had tapered off. What really impressed me though occurred after Ike had closed, and just about everyone was gone. He was outside eating his own sandwich while two people inside were doing prep work for the following day. Two kids drove up ten minutes too late. They were clearly disappointed that they got there after closing; they complained that they had driven so far to try the place. They talked to Ike while he was eating and he actually got up from eating and took their orders. Wow. I was impressed. This is a business that I would love to see thrive.
So how good can a friggin sandwich be? Effing delicious, people. Effing. Delicious. I plan on returning again, and again to eat Ike's meatless meatballs (um, panties on, of course).
Best sandwich in the City.
Sure, sometimes a fancy sandwich at Bi-Rite or Tartine hits the spot. But 95% of the time all I want is Ike's. The wait is a bit long but it's always worth it. I haven't tried every sandwich on the menu (who could, really?), but my favorite so far is the MILF: chicken, red sauce, lettuce, onion, tomato, and...wait for it...jalapeno poppers.
They also have happy hours from 4-7pm. Get a sandwich and you get free chips and soda. Pretty sweet deal.
Oh, and despite the hipstertastic look of the staff, they're all REALLY nice and fun. Love this place.
I see myself going back 100+ more times before I get tired of Ike's..if ever.
AMAZING SANDWICHES! And that is an understatement.
Sandwichgasm.
Whatever you put between those two slices at Ike's.
Just know that no other sandwich will taste quite the same.
A menu - so extensive - that even if my arch nemesis (the slowest bus driver EVER) was cruising along on the 6 bus and took me the long way to work - I'd still not be done perusing all of the multiple sandwichgasms.
Ingredients fresher than the Prince of Bel Air.
And service that makes you feel you're the one - despite the insane line ahead and behind you - comprised of EXTREMELY satisfied customers.
Ike's: That's What's Up.
Trust.
I have to agree with the majority of the reviews on Ike's. I have no idea what the hell that dirty sauce is made of, and I don't care. All I know is I want MORE.
Went to Ike's yesterday with a fellow MUNI worker to get a couple of sandwiches to go. I had the massive list of sandwich options on the menu narrowed down to either the "Al Bundy" (Salami, Ham, Avocado, & Smoked Gouda), or the "Lincecum" (Ham, Turkey, Bacon Avocado, & Havarti). Both options sounded like mouth-watering combinations of meat and cheese, and I eventually went with the Lincecum, vowing to return one day and try the Al Bundy, which my coworker decided to have.
In a short period of time, our sandwiches were brought out to us, warmly toasted and presented in a brown paper bag. We were wondering if the sandwiches would be toasted and we weren't disappointed. Feeling the warmth of that sandwich in the bag made me that much more hungry.
To say that I love this sandwich is an understatement, but that alone isn't enough for me to give you a five star rating. It's the staff at Ike's that puts this place over the top. Just as friendly as they are helpful, I wish more places had people like Ike's employees working for them.
I'll be back soon, Ike. And I'm telling everyone at MUNI how awesome your sandwiches are.
P.S.
#1. I loved the free caramel apple lollipop that you put in the bag with my sandwich. What a treat after devouring that delicious sandwich.
#2. The numbering system on the menu cracked me up. I got the Lincecum being #55 on the menu, but it took me a while to pick up on the Al Bundy (Polk High's #33). Hahaha! Well done. I love it.
#3. Keep making yummy sandwiches. You've got a repeat customer for life here.
While sitting in as audience members on a taping of "Important Things with Demetri Martin," our warm-up comedian guy asked about things to do in San Francisco. When he got onto figuring out where to eat, people yelled out a few mediocre options (Farolito's? PASS) and a guy two rows ahead of me yelled "IKE'S" - as if on cue, my buddy and I immediately shot up and screamed out "YEAH! IKE'S! YEAH!"
This kind of enthusiasm for a restaurant is something I've been lacking in my life. But now, I can say that the lust and drive for a place to eat (or rather, a place in San Francisco) is back. I love sandwiches, and the only thing I love more than a sandwich is a sandwich done right. This place hits it on the head with acute precision.
To date, I've had the Backstabber, the Eli Manning, the Hugh Hefner, We're Just Friends and the Meatless Mike. All were fantastic in their own subtle ways.
Perhaps the most amazing thing about this place is that just about any sandwich can be made vegan - and if making it vegan will take away one of the key flavours or components, employees are always quick to tell you and suggest a sandwich you may like just as much, if not more.
The seating situation is relatively lame, but that's just all the more reason to grab a few on a nice day and head the few blocks to D.P. to enjoy your meal. And don't let the long lines and wait deter you - this hot sandwich is definitely worth it.
The most amazing hot sandwich to ever meet my palate. Words to describe the food here are simply… Read more »
I was curious about Ike's Place since seeing the block long lines for a few months everytime I drove past it. Today on a rainy Friday I thought perhaps a good time to try it out. I waited only third in line to place my order I was amazed there wasn't a long line!
I was greeted by a friendly chap who when I told him it was my first time at Ike's he replied " Welcome and this is Ike" and they both shook my hand which was pretty impressive for a take-out only sandwich shop. I asked him what is recommended? He replied "Well there are over 150 types of sandwiches (I only needed one) what do you like?" He recommended cornbeef on French Crunch with dressing and homemade coleslaw. SOLD!
It was 12:30 pm and I waited for my order inside keeping out of the rain and watch the line grow about a block long and call in ordered seemed to equal those in line. Ike called my name and read my order and handed me the sandwich saying "Its my favorite one!"
I took the sandwich and unwrapped the paper. The sandwich was fairly large and at first didn't think I would be able to eat it all in one sitting. It was warm and the cornbeef very lean, and the colesaw was a nice touch. Excellent sandwich. I ended up eating both halves foregoing the chips and drink because it was so good.
Now I know I will be back in Ike's Place again like so many others. Only 149 types of sandwiches to go!
(Only wish they had a place to eat in--the reason for 4 stars vs. 5)
Love it, love it, love it!
Sandwiches are creative. It seems no matter what combination you order, it never fails to put a smile on your face.
The legends are true. Ike's is a mystical sandwich oasis with delicious concoctions to soothe the savage beast that is your greedy lil' belly.
Oh yeah and the line is off the chart. Go early, go late...just don't go right at lunchtime or you'll be sad.
I came here for Cece C. 's UYE. This place doesn't have much room, however, they have seating nearby you can sit at. On the window, there is a list of sandwiches that are most popular. I have a feeling that whoever named these sandwiches had relationship problems or something. Ex-girlfriend, backstabber, etc.. I can just imagine someone coming into work all pissed or moody because of something. Decides to toss together a random sandwich and apparently it is good and calls it whatever he fells. But, it would be funny if it was true.
I bought a "change" which has steak and onion rings. it is really good. The onion ring was a bit soggy though due to all of the bbq sauce that they toss in there. One thing I wish was that they had thicker slices of steak. The steak was super thin. I barely tasted the steak.
The owner, Ike is a really cool guy. He brings out the food to you when it is done. And made sure that we all had what we needed. It probably helped that we were a bunch of yelpers. I am a bit harsh, really good place to eat at. Just I think it might be over-rated.
I almost didn't stop by because of the long waits but since it was on the way home, why not? Surprisingly, there was absolutely no wait! 10:30am on Sunday ~ score!
I had the Menage a Trois (halal chicken, honey, honey mustard, smoked Gouda, bbq sauce) and it was delicious. The ingredients complimented eachother very well. The sandwich was a bit messy but it's all part of the charm of Ike's.
Come here and then take your sandwiches to nearby Dolores Park for a lovely picnic ~
Hooray, they're delicious!!!
Booh hiss, it takes an hour and a half to get a sandwich on the weekend! :(
Call ahead, hours before you're hungry. I love the Paul Rubens
Definitely best sandwhiches ever!
i came here on their 2nd yr anniversary so basically almost everything on the list were $5 each! 3 sandwhiches cost us about $16 bucks =)
1.the menu is overwhelming. choose whatever you like
2. call in ahead, so you dont have to wait in line. it takes literally 45 mins.
bf n i ordered the #1 #9 and #20. All 3 were really good. its really hard to choose because everything sound so yummy. i personally like #9 because #1 is a lil too salty for me and #20 tasted like hawaiian pizza. you can request for pesto sauce (red or green), jalepeno, which i did and that just added a few more pounds to my belly.
The person who picked up the phone is also very friendly and funny.. "do you want EXTRA EXTRA dirty sauce?" lol
so did we finish all 3 sandwhiches? of course not... food coma took over us, for that said the sandwiches are really fullfilling..
Delicious sandwiches, but we found out Ike's dirty little secret, and I'm not referring to the sauce. During hours of operation, a huge crowd queuing up for sandwiches is likely to be seen and should be expected, especially on sunny days. So why does that line seem so long and stagnant-- are the sandwiches THAT good?
Well, actually, they're pretty damn good, at least the Backstabber (imagine chicken Caesar salad in sandwich-form and on sourdough-- heaven!) I ate the other night was. But the reason why you can expect to wait at least 30 minutes (on a good day) or an hour or longer (when it's really nice outside and everyone wants to be at the park) is because the sandwiches take 10 minutes to prepare, and the fries are made from scratch and take 10 minutes to cook.
Everything is very fresh, and thus, absolutely delicious, but be prepared to wait. Ben and I were here on a weekday evening and ended up waiting about 30 minutes for our food, an additional ten minutes were spent cooking Ben another burger because the cook dropped the first one on the floor. We're glad he was honest with us, and he even threw in a free order of fries for us for being so patient.
Review #1435!!!!!!!!
WOW, Ike's was something else.
My girl first found it on Yelp while looking for sweet vegan spots. We've never seen anything on Yelp with so many reviews! Incredible we had to check it out.
THE LINE WAS OUT THE DOOR and DOWN the street to the car repair shop. UNBELIEVEABLE.
We arrived at like 1pm. We didn't get our sandwich till almost 2.
We had to wait like 25 min in line and another, 15-20 to get the sandwich?
THE SMART people called in their order. You can do the same!
The MENU options are incredible. There's a general section, vegetarian section, and VEGAN section. Unless otherwise noted, everything comes with their DIRTY SAUCE, it's a secret concoction of deliciousness.
The item names are hilarious. There's like, "Let's just be friends," "MILF," "Nacho Man," "Sexy Boy." Etc etc. I got the "Vegan Cow Tipper" with avocado and pineapple. It was a winner, man, no kidding.
We mistaked the cashier for IKE. Nono, that was Alex. He was hella funny, he's like nah, Ike is much shorter like Yay high. He's like never here but TODAY, he's on sandwiches. He never works! haha
So yea, totally went inside to say hi to Ike. He came from behind the counter, took off his glove and shook my hand. Hella cool dude. Really happy to meet people who come by. We're like hey! We're all the way from San Jose!
So we waited outside, sipping a bottle of HONEST tea. Good stuff. Just chillin. Finally got the long awaited holy grail of a sandwich. Inspired, we totally asked Ike for a picture. He was hella happy. I'm posting it up right after this.
So wow, hella rare to meet the owner and have him be so chill all the way through.
Just really happy, was eating it afterwards and WOW, hella worth it. I hella wanted to go back and get in line again. My girl was like nooo! hahaha
So yea, parking is a lil challenging, but it's in a semi-quiet residential zone anyway. There's no where really to eat it, but we walked down the street and sat on the steps of some houses to handle the munchies anyway.
So yea, ENJOY IKE'S! iT'S HELLA BOMB!
Say hi to Alex the cool shaved head cashier man and yo, definitely throw a shout out to the man of the house, IKE himself! Holla!
They close at 10pm too!
So yea, just hella cool people there. I think everyone is a friend of Ike's from way back and have known him forever. Just a totally cool vibe.
IF YOU CAN GET FRENCH FRY's, that's a freakin miracle there. THey hella stock up at the beginning of the week and the completely run out towards the end, even with their immense inventory of fries. It's incredible.
The guys in front of me were hella sad.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
I came to Ike's for CeCe's UYE this past Sunday and was in sandwich heaven. I took the BART, got off at Mission/16th and walked about 6 blocks to Ike's. I got there at 5 pm and there was hardly any line. I already knew what I wanted, the Menage a Trois (Halal Chicken Breast, Real Honey, Honey Mustard, BBQ, PepperJack, Swiss, Smoked Gouda) with everything, one of their famous sandwiches and featured on the tv show Man Vs. Food. I even kept the pickles in my sandwich and I HATE pickles. Since we were yelpers for the UYE, we got a free bag of chips and drink also. The Menage a Trois was fantastic. The shreaded chicken was tender and all the sauces put together made this sandwich even yummier. The sandwich was huge too, but I managed to finish all of it. *oink, oink*
The wait for getting your sandwich can be long. I waited about 20 minutes, but I thought it was worth it since the sandwich is made fresh. Hardly any tables to eat at, but I managed to score a big table for our group. Also Ike personally brought our sandwiches out and was really nice. He was really excited to see us yelpers and checked on us a couple of times. He gave me extra napkins also because the Menage A Trois can be messy. I bought an extra Menage A Trois with no onions for Aaron and the sandwich was just as good 2 hours later. He liked it also.
I definitely want to come back here to try the "We're JUST Friends", "SF Giants", etc. Good thing there's an Ike's in Redwood City too!
If you love sandwiches like me then you have to go to Ike's Place in SF. It's in the Castro, but only like 1 mile (15-20min) walk from 16th St Bart. Cross St: Sanchez.
Line can be long & also the wait for them to make it. There was about 5 ppl in front of me to order, then a 30 min wait to pickup my order. Call in your order maybe to make it faster.
For my first time I was overwhelmed with the huge book of sandwiches.
I picked #30 "The Backstabber" - Sourdough roll w/ tender chicken, artichoke hearts, Caesar dressing & provolone. I think the total was $8.70. Corey told me to get pesto on it & got that too. Ate 1/2 will eat other half tomorrow.
Next time I'm trying #111 "Menage A Trois" - the guy from Man vs Food ate that. Cory also recommended the "Paul Reubens" #91.
Since CeCe talked to Ike for her UYE we all got FREE drink & chips on Sun 11/15/09. I got Honest Tea Organic Honey Green Tea & Dirty potato chips Jalapeno Heat 2oz bag. Oh yay, comes w/ a lollypop too.
They take credit cards, I paid in cash.
Some tables/chairs outside. Best to take it to-go.
I love Ike's Place. Recommended.
Hrs:
Sun-Th 10-8
Fri-Sat 10-10
Website:
http://www.ilikeikespl.../
Ike's makes great sandwiches...just read all the reviews. My favorite part is after I finish my sandwich I have a yummy lollipop to enjoy. The caramel apple lollipop is my favorite, cotton candy lollipop is good too.
Too bad it is not closer to my work. But maybe it is better than way...I don't need to eat such a big sandwich and cannot afford to spend $10 (and up) on just a sandwich and soda on a daily basis.
Ohhh Ike's you saved the day yesterday. I've been going through some really stressful times so I skipped work yesterday, to regain some sanity before jumping back in.
Anyhow, I went over to the City (froze my ass off on the Harley), waited in line for about 30 minutes and it was all sooo worth it. I had the veggie 16th and Market, and a side of onion rings.
Ohhhh there you are sanity!!! Thanks Ike's, you saved me from losing my mind!
Um can you really add fried onion rings, jalapeno poppers and mozzarella sticks to a sandwich?
Apparently you can here.
And if you call it in, even 5 minutes before they open, they won't take your order. Though the last time I did, he said he'd let me order just that one time. But then how were there 25 sandwiches ahead of me, if you don't take the order before you open?
Either way, this is worth it if you want that unique sandwich you cannot get elsewhere. ie. full of dirty sauce, toppings and piled high with really bad for you food.
But if you just want a ham and cheese sandwich, plain, you are so better off going elsewhere. Don't wait in line here. You'll just get upset with yourself.
If you go at 10:45am, you don't' have to wait, AS LONG.
But even if you do have to wait, IT IS SO…
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Proof that way too many people are way too easily impressed. The sandwiches are average - piling lots of crap into them doesn't make them amazing, it just makes them sandwiches with lots of crap in that make a big mess when you eat them, which completely defeats the purpose of what the Earl intended. The wait is also ridiculously long.
Ike - please ask your customers to not use your neighbour's steps as their dining room. I'm sick to my back teeth of having to clamber with my grocery bags through people eating your food on my front steps, making a mess over them that they don't clear up. I also can't navigate the block you're on due to all the people milling about like clueless morons.
Thank you Ike's Place for tickling my tastebuds like no sandwich has done before!
It was my first time going to Ike's and I had to wait 45 minutes in the line for the Meatless Mike but it was finger licking awesome and worth every second of standing in that 85 degree heat for. When I took a bite of the sandwich it was like an explosion of the most delightful comforting italian meal in my mouth. Dutch crunch bread and huge meatballs covered in cheeese and a sweet and herby dirty sauce. Simply amazing. I didn't know fake meat could taste that good!
So I sat near the Bay taking in the cool bay breeze eating that thing with dirty sauce all over me with the seagulls all huddling around waiting to get in on some; they didn't get a crumb! I didn't care about all the funny looks i was getting from the Marina folks it by eating it like a savage..it was just too frikkin' goood!
In addition to the awesome friendly service, I was very impressed that there were several Halal chicken options on the menu which means I am DEFINITELY coming back for more! I just have to remember to call ahead next time...
I am of course pleased to see any business thriving during the times.
But the sandwiches at Ike's are on the greasy side, the line system is tremendously inefficient, and I can't imagine that your neighbors like the crowds milling about their street. Please, figure out some logistics!
Approximately 35 min wait on a Saturday afternoon around 3 pm. Bring a DS or something and the time will pass quickly.
Ordered the chicken marinara (Curtis) and ribeye w/ mozzarella sticks (SexyBoy). Both were crispy, warm, melty fistfuls of deliciousness. The Empire Ginger Ale is light and refreshing.
The workers are friendly and appreciative. Before you even order, they thank you for the wait. I like supporting local businesses like this.
Go at least once, just to see what all the fuss is.
The Stupid Eggplant sandwich tasted like heaven at 6pm after not having eaten all day except a single cracker and a granola bar.
Try to bring cash. They have the cash register outside of their shop and their card terminal is inside so it takes a bit longer ringing up your order which can get annoying when the line is ridiculously and painfully long.
DiRTY SauCE!!!!
We arrived around 2pm for a late lunch on a Tuesday. It was my lucky day because I stumbled upon VIP parking (Allow time for parking). Holy ShiT was my first thought! The line was out the door with 6-8 huddled around the entrance waiting for their order and we quickly realized we might not have anywhere to eat but inside the car (There are only 2-3 tables. Outdoor. On the sidewalk). When we got our sandwiches a couple was getting up, lucky!
There are like a bagillzion sandwiches on their menu. Some on their menu, the wall, the chalkboard. How to choose? What to pick? 15mins of contemplation goes by and I chose Christina and Umair Goes to Ikes on wheat bread: Turkey, Bacon, Ham, Salami, Italian Dressing, Avocado, Provolone. This sandwich is out of anyone's comprehension. The flavors, meat, and veggies meld together impeccably for a bite of perfection. Its a taste of heaven. The dirty sauce comes on every sandwich as it should! That spread is killer! They need to bottle and sell it. I want the DiRTY SauCe on every sandwich for as long as I live. So goood!! Also they bake their own bread and it isn't baked until ordered. Therefore, increasing the wait time but well worth it.
Definitely returning!!! Yes, Man VS Food was here! Note: Second location in Redwood City opened recently.
The Reuben is Ike's favorite sandwich. Get it! Delicious! Juicy as hell.
They have Jolt Cola. I didn't know that stuff is still sold.
Be very very hungry before considering Ike's. I arrived at 11:30 and a line had formed. It is best to phone in your order. The girl at the podium taking orders was very helpful and guided me as it was my first time. I ordered the Peg Bundy, Breaded Eggplant, French Dressing, Avocado, Smoked Gouda on dutch crunch bread.....In hindsight, the french dressing should have been eliminated by me (too sweet). After ordering the wait time was 20 minutes. I took my sandwich to Dolores Park on a crystal clear blue sky day...Heaven. The sandwich was very rich. I finished half. The bread was exceptionally fine. The eggplant was perfection.
Ike is a guru like me, but he's got a much broader vision for his guru-ness and it shows in all he and his team do so well. But I'm here for burgers and the things that make them memorable and this is my 3rd update on Ike's because he's so consistently good, generous and gracious. The burger matches Ike's personality perfectly, huge, delicious and dangerous to the scale back home. I love going to Ike's because everything is so damned pleasant, from the staff to the customers and in that neck of the woods, not a lot of locals are pleasant in their neighborhood businesses. So the burger is worth waiting for if you're a dedicated aficionado and I certainly am. I already want another one, so I'll post this bit of praise and write more after my next Ike's burger.
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I finally tried the legendary Ike's, I wanted to try it when I lived in the area but I never got around to it. Was the sandwich good? Oh yeah, it was a real good sandwich, so good that I was willing to find a little quiet street around the area and stuff my face like a chipmunk. Why did I do that? Well, there's only a couple of seats at Ike's and they were taken.
Did I look like a crazy homeless chipmunk to the stroller mom on the side street, where I chose to eat my sandwich? I sure did! I even got a dirty look while I enjoyed my delicious sandwich, but didn't care because it was a sandwich that was worth looking like a savage chipmunk, who would bite your hand and give you rabies if you tried to take it away. Yep, Ike's is chipmunk approved.,
call ahead. then jump on your bike and get your ass over there. your sandwich will be ready for you when you arrive.
life can't really get better than this. its not one single thing that makes ike's awesome. because it can all be replicated singly . . . but together, man that is one awesome sandwich.
Amazing, delicious sandwich! I had the Ben Afflec. Mmmm. And the prices are great!
One word of caution though... it took 45 minutes to get said sandwich. They are popular! I live on the same block as Ike's and the line is insane on the weekends. If you want to try this wonderful sandwich spot, go during the week or order ahead and pick up.
Super staff too - they're all really fun and friendly!
hype makes me uneasy. i just can't help it. like, when everyone started watching the office? i started losing interest. i know it's a great show, but i can't help it. i mean it's so annoying hanging out with a zillion michael scott impersonators every single day, no matter where i go. i haven't watched that shit since season 3. i didn't even see jim and pam get married! so you can imagine why i wouldn't be jumping over obstacles to try a place like ike's, with all the attention it's been getting--ESPECIALLY cause i rep roxie sandwiches til i die boyyy(mission terrace/ingleside all day baby whaaaaaaaaaat). but i decided to check it out.
the first time i hit up ike's, it was a magical day: the sun was out, everyone was in summer gear, chillin on the curb and waiting for a sandwich. perfect day to eat outdoors. at first, i was really confused at how ike's actually had a physical building for their business, but customers made all their transactions outside unless going in to grab a drink. but whatever, i got in line and glanced over their epicly long menu. i won't lie, it probably took me around 5 days to pick what i wanted. i'm already hella indecisive as it is when it comes to ordering anything. yo ike, how you gonna have like 200 items on your menu at a sandwich shop? killin me over here. they have great veg/vegan options too, so i've heard. i have part time vegetarian tendencies so i cant wait to check those out.
dude working the cashier was really cool, as they all were. except one dude wore a name tag that said "ike" and i really thought he was "the" ike but he turned out to be a fraud named joseph or some shit so i kicked his ass. anyway i got the nacho boy--roast beef, mushrooms, avocado, swiss. holy shit, it was amazing. and the lollipop was a pretty sick dessert too.
like i said before, i rep roxie to the fullest...but i won't lie, my first experience at ike's has been pretty memorable. i'm going to be coming back here over and over again. i'm thinking of it this way: classic sandwiches = roxie, weird but delicious sandwiches = ike's.
We came here for Cece's UYE event on a Sunday evening. I think I would've enjoyed the sandwiches more if it wasn't so cold outside, so I'll try to factor that out of my rating. The names of the sandwiches here are really interesting because most of them have been crafted by the owner (Ike) himself. There are names such as Backstabber, Menage a Trois, Ex-boyfriend, etc. It seems like whatever ingredients are in these sandwiches are the ones that were on his mind when he was in these situations.
I had the Menage a Trois (halal chicken, honey, honey mustard, smoked Gouda, bbq sauce), which had alot of flavor from the honey and bbq sauce. As the name implies, it was an extremely messy sandwich.
We got great service from Ike himself who delivered us our sandwiches and chatted with us to make sure we were well accommodated.
Great sandwiches. I've tried quite a few other sandwich places throughout the peninsula, but IMO, Ike's is far better than any of them. They just opened a new store in RWC, can't wait to go there!
So my boyfriend and I went to Sf for our anniversary.
I, of course, heard about Ike's from Man Vs. Food; so I made a point of it to stop here.
We waited in line for almost an hour! I read the reviews online and was prepared to wait . .. but it was a little ridiculous!
I got the Paul Reubens and it was hella delicious!!!! Ike said it's his favorite, but not sure if he says that about all his sandwiches!!
The hubby got "Say Hey" and it was pretty grubbin, but not as good as mine.
Absolutely Delicious!
sampled: (vegan) Meatless Mike on french & (vegan) Backstabber on sourdough.
Halal meats are offered & sandwiches can be made vegetarian or vegan to satisfy a variety of dietary concerns!
Generous portions mean you can share or have a snack for later on!
**notes: this place is small - LIMITED seating means you should think of it primarily as take-away fare. it is BUSY! just pack a little patience - we waited aprox. 10 min in line, then perhaps another 10 for food. also, bring CASH!
none of these should be seen as deterrents, but rather simply part of a fun, tasty, food experience... & worth it!!
Living in the East Bay I didn't realize how much I miss having vegan options for my food. I was lucky enough to find street parking close to this establishment. Walked over and saw clusters of people, I tried to figure out which cluster I should be in to order my food.
Didn't see a menu but I did see a few floating around in the hands of other patrons and was able to get one before I reached the cashier.
I ordered a Vegan Meatless Mike on a dutch crunch roll. That dirty sauce is sooo good on the sandwich of "marinara meatballs" with lettuce, ripe tomatoes, pickles and soy cheese all on a crisp/soft roll.
Just righteous :)
Delicious to the max and worth the hour-and-a-half weekend wait. Though if you really can't stand waiting in lines, call ahead two hours before you're planning to eat.
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Category: Grocery
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA
Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
San Francisco, CA
Category: Sandwiches
To all my recently added friends, here are…
There might be ample parking on the small lots…
I could eat here every day of the week but…
If you like bread with things in side…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
I love me some sandwiches. I really do. Here are…
because if you don't, you just might miss these…
I could eat at any of these joints every single…
