Ike’s Love & Sandwiches

I don’t understand this so I called him a sandwich asked if I can have the onion strings or onion rings on the side for the Damien bruse sandwich and they told me they cannot put stuff on the side that their old owner says that they can’t put fried food on the side it makes the sandwich really soggy and gross and not even edible so why would I spent $ 13 on a sandwich and I can’t even put the onion strings on the side how wack is that if I spent $ 13 on a sandwich I should be able to get whatever I want not cool I will never come back here

Just hand my first experience here and was pleasantly surprised by what I found. First off, it’s super chill and friendly. There are tons of choices of their different sandwiches. They are all titled fun names and give enough variety to satisfy anyone. I’m very happy to have found this corner sandwich shop and highly recommend it.

Being jain, sandwiches usually end up being pretty boring and non-​filing. But after initial resistance to fake meat (soy based meat replacers) I decided to give it a try. And it was delicious. This introduced me to savory sandwiches. I usually eat vegan pilgrim and vegan captain kirk. I replace sriracha with jalapenos and ask them not to put any dirty sauce and you have your jain Ikes sandwich. I think Ikes is the only sandwich I prefer, if I had to eat sandwich.

Great sandwich, this place really lives up to the hype. You’re in for a wait at lunchtime, but if you weren’t expecting that, you clearly aren’t ready for a sandwich place. Also, watch out for parking cops in the area — you *will* get ticketed if you’re not parked in a safe spot.

Still the best sandwich I’ve ever had. I almost always order the Adam Richmond whenever I come here. It’s delicious fried chicken, honey ham, pesto, cheese, and avocado on this perfect Dutch Crunch roll, it is so good. I’ve also tried a few bites of the menage a trois from my friends, and that one is absolutely delicious too.
It’s really cool that this place has a huge selection of sandwiches, it covers an entire section of the wall. It may take a while to sift through all the delectable options. They also have cool add ons that you can add to your sandwich such as mozzarella sticks, jalapeño poppers, etc.
They have combinations of sandwiches that you just won’t be able to find anywhere else.
There can often be a line here, but it is well worth the wait. Their service is generally fast and efficient. Don’t forget to check in here for a free bag of chips!
If you’re looking for a delicious and unique sandwich experience, this is definitely the place.

I’m addicted and now plan my Bay Area travel around Ike’s sandwiches.
The sandwiches are that good.

Ike’s is always a good place to stop for a sandwich. Always delicious and very filling.
Went there the other week w my fellow City Year team members. Bob was super nice ! Great costumer service and will definitely come back to this location.
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Ike’s is a Bay Area classic. It’s a bit overwhelming at first because the options are plentiful… but you really can’t go wrong. I’ve had a few sandwiches and they’re all awesome. The one I always return to, however, is the Paul Reubens (Pastrami, Swiss, French Dressing, & Poppy Seed Coleslaw) tho the Harrison Barnes (Fried Chicken, Provolone, & Marinara) has come on strong of late.
Ike’s uses high quality ingredients and fresh breads and all that good stuff but its the sauces that make their sandwiches so legit. They’re all housemade and made to pair perfectly with the sandwich they’re topped on. Props.

I am not sure whether it’s great that Ike’s is near SCU now or bad, but I find myself here literally all. the. time. TAKE MY MONEY DAMNIT.
I much rather spend $ 10+tax here on a sandwich than $ 8.99 on a Quiznos half baked mostly empty sandwich. It’s just so, much, better tasting. I do feel like the bread (especially wheat) is on the healthier side too but I could be wrong.
Either way, Ike’s makes a killer sandwich, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. Fun fact is that there used to be a sandwich called «The Name of the Girl I’m Dating» but now it’s called Bella … because the owner married the name of the girl he’s dating and her name is Bella :)

«Plans are nothing; planning is everything.”―Dwight D. Eisenhower
I think by now everyone knows about Ike Shehadeh and his amazing sandwiches; he started in a little hole-​in-​the-​wall shop in SF’s castro district and eventually his popularity got so great that the neighbors had them evicted because of the crowds and circus that ensued. Now the sandwich shop with the kitschy décor and ±200 oddly-​named sammiches is 18 shops strong, and slowly taking the West Coast by storm – and for good reason. All it takes is one taste and you’ll see why millions of folks will say that, «I like Ike!»
Meat– Ike’s is odd because most sandwiches will have a completely different name at every location, as they’re usually dubbed after local celebrities and sports figures. However, they’re all basically the same thing everywhere you go and if you order by number. Personally, I highly recommend using the Unilocal app to order the sandwiches as it’s so much less confusing than their menu. My personal favorites here are the #24 (Larisa O) Pastrami AND Bacon – what?!; #19 (Going Home for Thanksgiving) Turkey, Cranberry, Havarti and Sriracha to spice things up!; and the #45 (Patrick Marleau) Roast Beef, Bacon, Horseradish, Sriracha and Jack!
Toppings– All of Ike’s sandwiches come with just Lettuce, Tomato and their patented «Dirty Sauce” – which has been reputed to be made from Unicorn farts and Fairy Dust?! Actually, it’s a Garlic Aioli with crack mixed in, but we’ll just keep that between me and you… You can also choose to top your sammy with Mozz sticks and Onion Rings, but oddly enough they won’t sell them to you on the side; what’s up wit’ dat???
Bread– Ike’s Dutch Crunch is legendary and that’s all you need to know. The other «options» are for rookies… Soft, chewy and just a little snap makes this my favorite Dutch Crunch of all-​time.
Service & Ambiance– I typically try and avoid this location during the school year unless I can get there before 11:30 a.m. Otherwise be prepared to deal with massive lines, but the off-​season and weekends are usually pretty chill. Service is always fast, friendly and efficient. Again, I’d recommend using the Unilocal app to order, as it seems like they process online orders faster than in-​store ones.
Value– This is where Ike’s gets dinged one star, as I still cringe every time I have to pay $ 11 – 12 just for a sandwich. If it wasn’t so kick ass I’d have an issue, but their taste is almost unparalleled. To soften the blow their Unilocal check-​in offer for a free bag of chips is kinda hot.
Delicious bread, fantastic meat and crack sauce makes Ike’s one of my all-​time favorite sandwiches. They are definitely in my Top-​3, and if you take one taste I’m sure they’ll skyrocket into your personal best. Highly recommended.

I can’t believe I haven’t tried out Ike’s Sandwiches, considering I’ve been living in Santa Clara for many years. Well, I decided today was the day I tried Ike’s. I’ve heard that this place gets really busy during lunch hours. I called the place beforehand to ask them how big the line was. lol They said it was fair, around 8 people waiting in line.
I arrived and there was around 5 people in line, sweet. The line went fairly quick, less than 5 minutes. Perfect amount of time to look at the HUGE menu in the wall to decide on what sandwich. It was my first time here and I asked the employee on what was the most popular vegan sandwich was, he recommend me the Captain Kirk and was not disappointed.
I got my Captain Kirk with Dutch Crunch with lettuce + tomato. You also have the option without lettuce + tomato. Just ask.
Got home and quickly devoured it, it was that good. The sweet orange glaze made the whole sandwich stand out with the other ingredients. The cheese on it was incredibly cheesy and delectable. The breaded vegan chicken was bomb! I didn’t know if it was a soy product or not, but it was supremely good and flavorful. The avocado on it was a nice touch and it made the whole thing even better! Dutch Crunch bread was on point, soft and crunchy on top. I would definitely order this sandwich again. The size of the sandwich was ok, not too big or small. As for the price, it was on the high side, around 12 bucks. A bit expensive if you ask me, as the sandwich wasn’t filling because of the size.
The personnel @ Ike’s are friendly. I can now see why this place itself has almost a 5 star rating. The good service and the amazing food, but prepare to shell out some $$$. Overall, I enjoyed every bit of my sandwich and the free chips I received from checking in.

OMG, everything here is great! I studied the menu online before I came because I was worried about the big menu. Then I ended up getting the «Your Favorite Sesame Street Character» which was completely unplanned! The Zappo Chips are great. Service is with a Smile. Everything is good, don’t stress about it, just get something, you’ll be happy! :-)

First off, the menu is ridiculous. Sooo many items that it’s incredibly daunting for the first timer (me).
Tried the Spiffy Tiffy which is $ 9.99 and comes with halal chicken, mushrooms, pepper jack cheese, pesto, avocado and provolone! Dreamy set of ingredients. Get it on their bread and you’ve got an amazing combination of flavors and textures.
My boyfriend tried their Hollywood sandwich, which is basically a cheesesteak. He didn’t care for it that much, since it wasn’t packed with much meat and left him wanting more.
It might be an issue of ordering a good sandwich that fits your tastebuds — and with so many on the menu, it could be a few visits before you figure it out.
Check in on Unilocal and get a free bag of chips. Plus they throw in some caramel apple pops at the end for desserts.

Ike’s, it has been 5 or so years since I last had you, and you are still as freaking delicious as I last remembered, perhaps even more so, since I actually remembered to order the dutch crunch bread this time around!
Before going, I looked over the menu and was disappointed that there were so many chicken options! Bleh. Chicken (often times) = dry and bland. Somehow, I ended up trying the Spiffy Tiffy (Halal Chicken) and the Adam Richman (Fried Chicken; less bleh expected here).
Well shoot, you can forget everything I just said about chicken being tasteless because Ike’s really knows how to blend just the right ingredients together to make everything work in perfect harmony!
The spiffy tiffy was generous in both the avocado and pesto, and the dutch crunch bread added just the right crunch to change up the textures.
The Adam Richman was nice in that you get the heaviness of the fried chicken accented by the sweetness from the honey in every bite.
The only qualms here;
My mouth is not big enough to eat this sandwich properly. I have to bite of a bit of the bottom then a bit of the top to get the full height (forget about the width).
My sandwich was built in a way that everything shifted from left to right, with a ton of pesto and avocado on one side and everything else on the other side. Luckily it’s still a damn good sandwich so I ain’t mad.
Price is a bit hefty for a sandwich. $ 18 for a sandwich, chips, and soda. I will say that I did have to save half of the sandwich and brought the other half to work the next day. You might think this is disgusting and that it’d be completely soggy and ruined, but I have no shame, it was still damn delicious! So 4 stars for you Ike’s!

Wasn’t sure if Ike’s would be open today, but lucky for me I got there a few hours before closing. Even better, I got a parking spot right out front!
Prior, I had looked at this location’s menu online and decided on what to order. However, when I arrived, that sandwich (Jeanette Pohlen) was nowhere to be found. There was at least one other sandwich on the restaurant board that wasn’t online either. Hoping these were recent changes and they update their online menu soon.
Nonetheless, I ordered Larrisa O (pastrami, bacon, and swiss) which was pretty good.

Hungry … driving down the street … was that an Ike’s I saw out of the corner of my eye?!
Can’t drive past an Ike’s!
1 slightly illegal u-​turn later, I parked right in front.
Walked into a happy place! Happy people, happy vibes, happy sandwiches.
Ordered a Patty Marleau …
Less than 5 minutes later, I’m in the truck with Patty Marleau.
Patty Marleau is quite the handful, I don’t recommend eating in a truck or car while driving on 880 North … any freeway!
I was happy! Mess in my truck, but happy!
Don’t tell La Diabla I got Ike’s, she be pissed I didn’t get her one!

Chicken teriyaki sandwich was pretty bomb: shredded chicken breast meat, juicily marinated in teriyaki sauce.
I got it with just lettuce, and the bread it came with was awesome.

I’ve always been envious since there wasn’t an Ike’s near me. Well, lo and behold I found one in Santa Clara. I went this weekend and I am one happy camper.
This was my son’s first time trying an Ike’s Sammie and he’s also hooked. It will take him several visits to try the many delicious Sammies on the menu, but I have no doubt he’ll be back. On this trip I tried the Larissa O. #24, while my son ordered the Michael Jordan #23. The Larissa had Pastrami and Bacon and I enjoyed it with Dutch Crunch. My son’s Michael Jordan was made of Meatball Marinara and he had it on a French roll. Both Sammies were amazing!!! I know I’ll be back soon.

Decided to finally peep this place out. We arrived there around 11:30a and it was already getting busy. The line moves pretty fast and the employees were super nice.
What I swallowed:
WE’RE JUST FRIENDS: Halal chicken, avocado, pepper jack and their zesty orange sauce on a Dutch crunch roll. This was delicious. I really liked it and the chicken was really flavorful. The dutch crunch was perfect.
Free chips with Unilocal Check-​in and the guy gave us free drinks since it was our first visit! Score!

HANDS DOWN MY FAVORITE SANDWICH PLACE. Every time my family goes up to NorCal, Ike’s is a must! There are so many different sandwich options, meat and vegan! There are your ordinary sandwich fillings, but there are also unique sandwiches with a twist! Plus the names of each sandwich are pretty creative. The Ike’s dirty sauce is tangy with almost an indescribable delicious flavor. But the part that brings everything together is the DUTCH CRUNCH BREAD! Literally perfection with every bite. The nice crunch on the exterior gives a great texture and the bread is just so soft with great flavor. The sandwiches are a perfect size to make you feel satisfied. Their sandwiches are so good that I eat every bite so this heavenly artwork doesn’t go to waste.
Favorites:
–Going Home for Thanksgiving (Pilgrim, vegan version): If you love thanksgiving food, this is the sandwich for you! The turkey, cranberry sauce and the cheese blend nicely into each other, taking you back to November when you were dying with a satisfying food baby. But the unique factor, sriracha, presents a great kick to the bite.
–Menage A Trois: Halal Chicken, BBQ sauce, cheese, Honey Mustard, Honey! Literally everything is self explanatory and delicious!
Honestly, all of the sandwiches are delicious! I love how there are plenty of unique vegetarian/​vegan sandwich options also.