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Ike's Place
Category: Restaurants Sandwiches Sandwiches [Edit]
3489 16th St(between Dehon St & Sanchez St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighbourhood: 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 Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4233 reviews for Ike's Place
Review Highlights
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"Dutch Crunch always, too good to pass up, Dirty sauce." In 786 reviews -
"We got it with pepper jack on dutch crunch, by the way." In 648 reviews -
"Without hesitation she blurted Menage a Trois." In 327 reviews
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- A Yelpy Insight: Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See more places they like.
4229 reviews in English
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Review from Virginia Y.
Baltimore, MD
5/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
I came here since my friend recommended it to me. She saw Ike's place was featured in Man vs. Food. I got the Ménage a Trois. There was limited seating but your order comes with free chips and lollipops.
I got the dutch crunch bread since I've never had it until I came to SF. The halal chicken was delicious!!! It was tender and the sauce made it tangy. So good, I was licking my fingers at the end haha. The sandwiches are pretty big so you could definitely share it with a friend. I'll be back to try more !!! -
Review from Kelly G.
San Francisco, CA
5/24/2012
Best sandwiches in the city, actually in the country!! So delicious, its like a party in your mouth with all the wonderful flavors mingling!! Doesn't matter what you get- you will be pleased and completely satisfied!! Now if only they would deliver all over the city for all of us using public transportation to get everywhere!!
...think about it Ike!! -
Review from Scuba Z.
San Francisco, CA
5/24/2012
I'm sorry...I don't get it. Would give them 3.5 stars if I could. They're slightly better than average...especially considering the wait. There is much better in the city.
We had some friends come in from out of town that really wanted to try Ikes. Since I've never been...figured it was a good opportunity to try several sandwiches in one sitting.
We ordered the Menage, Matt Cain, Lincecum, Name of Girl I'm Dating, Paul Reubens and Jim Rome. We cut everything into smaller pieces...so everyone got a change to try each one.
The Menage was the one everyone preferred. I also liked the Paul Reubens, so I would recommend those two. As for the others...they were just okay. I do agree with other reviews that they drench the sandwiches in sauce.
I'm glad I tried them...crossed it off my list...and happy tourist line up here instead of the better places in the city. -
Review from Allen C.
San Francisco, CA
5/22/2012
Alright, if you're from San Francisco and you have friends from out of town asking where is the best sandwich place in your city. If you bring them anywhere else aside from Ike's Place, you are either:
1. Living under a rock
2. You don't know how to use the search function on Yelp
3. You know about Ike's, and YOU ARE THE WORST FRIEND EVER!
Yes, there is the hype about this being the best possible sandwich you will ever have. I'm not sure about that, but it's as good as it gets here in the homosexual friendly city of San Francisco. Apparently San Francisco likes their sandwiches just like how they like their men; hot and covered in "dirty sauce". Ironically, this place is also located near the Castro District. But yes, Ike's sandwiches are nicely toasted and smothered in this magical house made sauce that I am hoping is not made from the secret ingredient that I was implying in the previous sentence.
I had the "Nacho Boy" last time I was here. It's a pretty standard sandwich with roast beef, mushroom, avocado, and swiss cheese. They have pretty interesting names here for their sandwiches. But what do you expect, we are city full of hipsters. If they ask you what type of bread would you like, there is only one correct answer, and that is DUTCH MOTHERFUCKING CRUNCH! If you ask for anything else, it's because you never had Dutch Crunch before.
My friend told me they opened an Ike's in Oakland, but I'm just going to assume it's not as good as the original. I guess I'll try if I ever decide to visit Oakland one day.Listed in: Places to Order Sammiches…
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Review from Melissa L.
San Jose, CA
5/24/2012
My first review on Yelp - I love Ike's!
The times I've gone to this location, the wait to order has never been over 10 minutes, and then I get my sandwich in another 10 minutes. I've tried the Menage a Trois, the [Name of the Girl I'm Dating], and Hollywood's SF Cheesesteak. I'd say my favorite so far is the Menage a Trois. [Name of Girl] was heavy on the avocado, but still delicious. And the caramel apple lollipop is an awesome idea. I'm always in the mood for one after a sandwich! The employees here are really nice and enthusiastic.
I've tried to call in and place an order ahead of time, but the lines are always busy. Actually waiting in line hasn't ever taken me that long though.
I love getting Ike's and then walking over to Dolores Park to eat. -
Review from Carrie V.
San Diego, CA
5/20/2012
C's Deli is my favorite deli in San Diego. Ike's Place is my favorite in the bay. My first time here, I got their BLT with their house bread. It was amazingggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish they had one in San Diego, but then I would be torn between my two favorite deli.
There isn't really a seating area, they have random chairs and a window seating that fits about four average size adults. Always busy, can run out of stuff because it's so awesome and under demand.
Anyone who is a tourist must try this deli. I know that most people don't look for a deli to eat when they travel, but this is a place that you have to go to. It'll probably satisfy your taste bud better than a $30 steak that could be a hit or miss depending on the cook and the service. Great food for any time of the day. -
Review from Ezequiel R.
San Francisco, CA
5/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
FINALLY! I got to experience the famous hoopla about Ike's and boy I was not disappointed!
I got the Thanksgiving sandwich and it was absolutely delicious! Be warned though, these sandwiches are not for people who are afraid of messes. I had used about 10 napkins! I definitely will be back to try more flavors!
Word of Advice: Call In. The line gets rediculously long! -
Review from Ray B.
Berkeley, CA
5/14/2012
It's very much overrated methinks.
After finding out that their $10 sandwiches are not organic or nitrate-free, I decided to get the "Sometimes I'm a vegetarian" sandwich on a dutch crunch, and, sadly, it was just too heavy and drenched in grease and mayo. The menu says it's supposed to feature some grilled portabello mushroom (self imagined a huge portabello cap, cooked to perfection with some grill marks), but most of the time I could even find or taste them. Sad day.
I had the chance to taste the sandwiches my friends ordered, and they were also greasy, too heavy on the mayo, and a little on the bland side. -
Review from Michelle H.
Berkeley, CA
5/19/2012
Nacho Boy for the avocado-eating carnivore.
Elvis Keith for those who like a hint of wasabi. (like me!)
Make sure to ask for the extra freebie things like banana peppers & tomatoes.
I asked for tomatoes last time but they didn't include them. Which made my sandwich kinda bland.
You can always eat at Sophie's Cafe as long as you buy a drink there.
Or head over to Dolores Park and get Bi-rite ice cream for dessert! -
Review from Darcy C.
Phoenix, AZ
5/18/2012
Delish - off the beaten path for us tourists.
Line was out the door - but worth it.
One of the best sandwiches I have ever had
Togo would be best -we had to grab some windowsill to sit in
love the caramel apple pops that you find at the bottom of the bag! BONUS! -
Review from Vince B.
Phoenixville, PA
5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
Think of the best sandwich you have ever had. The one with that crazy awesome combination of ingredients... And that one time you had it, when the actual ingredients themselves on that one particular sandwich were of the highest quality you have ever had.
Now imagine a sandwich five times better than that.
Ike's makes a better sandwich than what you are now imagining. -
Review from Scott H.
San Francisco, CA
5/14/2012
Ike's Place makes the best sandwiches I have ever had by far. Almost everything on the menu is good, it just depends on the meat and condiments that you are craving that day. What's so special about their sandwiches is their DIRTY SAUCE. It is a spread made up of sixteen different spices and it is baked into their bread. The Dirty Sauce MAKES the sandwiches what they are and there is nothing else in the world that comes even close. My personal favorite is the Eli Manning on dutch crunch bread.
If you are ever in San Francisco, do your pallet a favor and stop by Ike's Place. The lines can get pretty long during lunch and dinner hours and the wait after your order is roughly 20 minutes, so I recommend calling in to place and order instead. There is also very limited seating so plan accordingly on a place to dine. Most people like to take the sandwiches and enjoy them at nearby Deloris Park.
For those of you who have been to Ike's Place before, there are also sandwiches that aren't on the Menu so you might want to do a little bit of research before going back so you can order something fresh and new that you haven't had ;) Ike's Place never gets old. -
Review from Julie K.
5/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Love.love.love!
It's not often that I visit a restaurant that I automatically can't wait to review and add my five stars!
My gals and I were in SF on Mon. (5/7) and the lovely Kat decided that we should all try Ike's which she's heard/read amazing reviews on.
It's kind of what I would call a "hole in the wall" and when we first entered the line I was hesitant because there are so many sandwich choices, coupled with my own pickiness... but upon reaching the counter, the very nice hipster looking young lady that took my order could not be MORE helpful! She explained the vegan options, broke down each item in detail, told me about free add-ons, or veggie-meat substitutes.... even reading all of it back to make sure my sammie would be a delight!
Of course my girl pals responded as I finally reached them, "Wow, Julie's order only took an hour! giggles" okay, so maybe 10 minutes solid....but I know what I like...
If you love sandwiches half as much as I do, you will take your happy feet/bicycle/vehicle/or skateboard.... find some darn parking (this is for you JB! ;)
and try a sub! SOOO freakin' good. my mouth is watering thinking of my sammie and I want more....
Also, chips & a complimentary lollipop come included with every order. Score!
This is a MUST TRY! -
Review from Daniel D.
5/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
I feel so wimpy for only getting "The Change" for my first time here. It's just that everything just seems a bit overwhelming at first and I was not prepared as my GF and I waited in line. I thought it was totally awesome that the staff entertained us with random trivia and awarded answers with line cutting, lolipops and t-shirts.
The sandwich itself was absolutely delish. It wasn't overwhelming, but the bbq sauce and combination of onion ring crunch with ribeye steak was amazing. There wasn't too much going on my sandwich. I didn't know that I needed to order onions and other stuff. I've got to try something else. I think next time that I come I will be better prepared.
I also really liked the chips that they have available. I ended up with some bbq chips but they weren't "bbq" chips. They were something else, I don't remember. My GF got some jalapeno chips that were good and spciy.
I look forward to coming here again and getting something more adventurous. I'm sure with such an extensive and unique menu that I will find something amazing. -
Review from Danny G.
San Francisco, CA
5/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Such a great sandwich. The first time I went I thought I could get a similar quality sandwich cheaper elsewhere, but now I know better. The "Not Tonight I Have a Headache" sandwich is awesome. Top it off with jalapeño chips, a rare Orange 'n Cream soda, and a surprise caramel apple pop for dessert and I am sold!
Almost minus 1 star because you can't leave there for less than $10, but it's worth the money -
Review from Bonny L.
San Francisco, CA
5/16/2012
I came on a Monday around 1pm and the wait was not as bad as everyone said it was. I was expecting to wait 40+minutes but I only waited no more than 15 minutes to order. *score*
I got the Spiffy Tiffy which has the halal chicken, mushrooms, avocado, pesto, provolone and pepper jack. I added lettuce and red onions on dutch crutch of course. It was good, but my friends over hyped this place so it didn't meet my super high expectations. Don't get me wrong, the sandwich was great, but I think I'll have to come back and try their other sandwiches.
The sandwich also comes with a bag of chips which is a plus.
As for the facility, the place was clean and the workers were efficient. The only thing I didn't like was that the full menu was not up. On their website, they have a bazillion types of sandwiches. I just wished they had a paper copy of it when I was there inside the shop. Also, there is no tables for you to enjoy your sandwich, only a few chairs. When it's a nice day out, I don't mind walking to Dolores park to eat there, but on a ugly foggy day, I would want a place to sit down. But it's not their fault they don't have enough space to accommodate us sandwich lovers... -
Review from Stephanie C.
San Francisco, CA
There is nothing but truth in the 4208 reviews (and now this one!) that state how amazingly delicious Ike's sandwiches are. At first I thought, "I don't get it! They can't be THAT good! *rolls eyes*" but once I finally had a chance to get over there and try one of their sandwiches, my doubts were silenced.
I knew the lines would be long, so I made it a point to get to Ike's at an off time and luckily for me, at 3:30 on a Wednesday afternoon, there was hardly anyone there. I did some research ahead of time and had already decided on the "Barry Zito" ($8.98) - turkey, havarti, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and dirty sauce, on dutch crunch - and I couldn't have made a better choice (plus luckily for Barry Zito, he got a WIN that day). The boyfriend ordered the "King Koopa" ($12.21) which has meatballs, mozzarella sticks, stuffed jalapeno poppers and marinara sauce. He loved it and completely devoured it! My sandwich was absolutely delicious - it was everything I imagined and more. All the ingredients were extremely fresh and I loved the dirty sauce! Plus, the free bag of chips and lollipop were a nice touch.
Service was awesome! The guy helping us out gave us great recommendations and was really nice. Service there comes with a smile, which I always appreciate! They know they make great sandwiches and want you to have a great dining experience.
So, Ike's, I totally get it now. I completely understand and am so sorry that I doubted you! This was, without a doubt, the best sandwich I have E-V-E-R had. -
Review from Bryce W.
Updated - 5/7/2012
Ok. So here's the deal. I wrote a ... not so great review of Ike's Place in the past beacuse I was thoroughly unimpressed. The owner was kind enough to reach out to me personally, apologize for the experience, explain that they have since moved to a bigger location, and even go so far as to give me his cell phone number in case I wanted to reach out to him. I was really hoping to go back and give Ike's another shot while I was in SF this weekend, but I didn't get the chance.
All the same, I am readjusting my review. The sandwiches were good and if all he says is true, I am sure the experience is very different. If not, I am so amazingly impressed by the response from the owner of this establishment that I would be a patron if the experience was the same. This is not the first time an owner has reached out to me, and hopefully it won't be the last, but it is the first time I have changed a review only because of the message the owner conveys.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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7/20/2010
I stopped by again because my gf's brother loves it and we were both in town. The wait was only 30… Read more »
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Review from Vanessa K.
San Francisco, CA
4/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
How do the ways I count how I love thee?
1. Your fresh ingredients
2. The size of your sandwich
3. The super dutch crunch bread
4. The free chips
5. The free caramel apple lollipop
6. The new location
7. The amazing staff
8. The fried chicken sandwich
9. The Spiffy Tiffy
10. Fresh halal meat
11. The special sauce
12. The closeness to Dolores Park
13. The attention to detail and care you put into each and every sandwhich
....and so much more.
I love taking your sandwiches, and enjoying the rare moments of warm weather and sunshine at Dolores park. -
Review from E C.
San Francisco, CA
5/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
So i've been wanting to try Ike's for FOREVER. And I finally did on a hot day. I was scared the line was gonna be s00per long but it wasn't unbearable. Probably about 15-20 minute wait, which I didn't mind. There was an employee doing trivia outside and giving away lollipops, skipping to first in line, or free t-shirt which was pretty awesome.
Cashiers: efficient and friendly
Your order comes with a free bag of chips (KOO!) you get like 4 choices and it's all kettle chips (oo fancy)
Sammich: the price wasn't too ridic considering all the hype, size, and that it comes with a free bag of chips, but to me, it was just. decent. It was REALLY messy to eat which is a big downer for me. But to be honest, the bread was pret-ty damn good. I'm a big bread lover soooooooo yeah.
The sandwich itself was just OKAY to me, but it IS really big. I ate half and got pretty full (or maybe I just ate too fast like I usually do)
I got "Name of the girl I'm dating" or something, which came with halal chicken (I didn't taste the HALAL part of it, avocado (CAME WITH LOTS), and lots of sauce which made it messy and soggy fast.
EH! I'm glad to say I've tried this place but this is really not that special. -
Review from Lynn C.
5/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
While visiting SF last month, my friend said that Ike's Place was voted something or other on Yelp, had the most reviews or something, etc etc and then he mentioned it was a sandwich shop (obviously the only thing I heard was best sandwiches).
I will jump at the chance for a good sandwich.
This little place is a block from where my friend lives in The Mission and he warned me that the line wraps around the block and that we would have to order early and then go get it because they are always busy. I thought, no problem. How long of a line could it be? I figured, order and pick it up in 15-30 minutes. Wrong.
It's 1030am on Saturday morning (being from the East Coast it's really 130pm and I am STARVING). He orders the sandwiches - Ike's Place has an app for that - and then he says, "Ok, they'll be ready at 1245." ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? That is in two hours and I may eat my arm off. What the heck are they doing? Making my bread from scratch and roasting a fresh turkey??
Yea...so I would totally wait even longer for a sandwich from Ike's. I got the Barry B (simple - turkey, bacon, swiss) with avocado and I don't know what the others got because I was just focused on mine. Super duper tasty bread - nice crust and soft on the inside - lots of turkey AND practically a whole avocado. They also have a secret dirty sauce which really makes the sandwich.
There are some interesting sandwich combos on their menu and lots of vegan options which is cool (but very SF I guess?). All sandwiches come with chips and a lolli. Awesome! Prices are little more than normal sandwiches, but dude, it's worth it.
I wish I had one right now.... -
Review from Alicia A.
Contra Costa, CA
Hmm... where to begin.
Good stuff first:
The sandwiches we ordered were REALLY REALLY REALLY emmer efffing good. We ordered the Damen Bruce and the Matt Cain.
Not-so-good stuff:
-One of the staff members was NOT wearing gloves while preparing the sandwiches. As I was standing in line you can see right through the kitchen as you draw closer to the registers and everyone that was preparing the food was wearing gloves except for one girl. Other qualities that I will not mention that the girl was doing did not sit well with me.
-It's pretty steep for lunch. We ordered 2 sandwiches, 2 drinks and 2 bags of chips all for a little over $30.
I came here about a month ago and have yet to return. Although I do like their sandwiches (yes they are among the best I've ever had), I don't see myself making the effort to come back. I can't seem to get over the girl not wearing gloves... -
Review from Mark N.
Bossier City, LA
Went here because of high yelp ratings and Man VS Food. Aside from not having a spot to sit and eat this place is amazing! I had the doomsday sub which contains every possible meat. Food was perfect! We only waited 15 minutes at 10:30AM but by the time we left with our food the line was out the door. Great experience! Will absolutely come back next time I'm in the area.
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Review from Jeffrey W.
San Jose, CA
4/26/2012 1 photo
Where to begin?
It's safe to say this is the best sandwich I have ever had for that price. You get a sandwich plus a bag of chips for roughly $10
Went here on a Sunday around noon and expected a long line because it is one of the most Yelped places in SF. To my surprise, the line was short and it only took about 30 minutes total to order and wait for the sandwiches to come out. The girl who took my order was really helpful. I went in not knowing what to order because there was too much to choose from. She suggested the ELVIS KEITH. Smart girl! ;-)
The Elvis Keith had Halal Chicken, Teriyaki, Wasabi Mayo, and Swiss. The girl at the counter suggested that I add a little Sriracha sauce in the sandwich, which I did. Smart girl! ;-) The best part of the sandwich was the wasabi mayo. I could taste a hint of wasabi after each bite, but it's not too strong. The wasabi mayo was the difference between an ordinary sandwich and an sandwich to remember forever!
We decided to eat the sandwiches at Dolores park, which is about a 10 minute stroll from Ike's. During that time, I think the Dutch Crunch bread got soggy and was not as crunchy as I would have liked. But needless to say, the bread still tasted good because the Teriyaki sauce soaked into the bread, and made it extra tasty! -
Review from Matt w.
Glendale, CA
5/15/2012
Truly one of the most disgusting sandwiches I've ever eaten in my entire life. Bar none. In fact of the three sandwiches we got, only one of them was oh kay.
2 of them were 75% mayonnaise. Beyond the fact that is absolutely disgusting, it never even mentioned there was mayo on each respective sandwich on the menu. So BEWARE and ask! We'd gone to Golden Gate Park w/ the sandwiches so we were too far away to bring them back.
I'd gotten the cheesesteak w/out cheese. It was supposed to contain mushrooms (of which it contained maybe 3 or 4 puny shreds), and grilled onion (of which I saw 3-4 pieces the size of a rice pellet). There was a small amount of meat on the sandwich and literally scoops and scoops of mayo on each side of the pieces of meat. I did everything I could to wipe off as much of it I could, kind of like wiping a baby's butt. If you squeezed the sandwich it would burp up piles of mayo. It was truly gross.
My sister's sandwich was the same way. She was jokingly competing w/ me to determine who had more mayo. Her veggie sandwich had almost no veggies.
The reuben was oh kay if not enjoyable.
If you love mayo sandwiches (to the point where it actually was absorbed into the bread so the bread was super greasy), then this is the place for you. I do not get what the hubbub about this place is. Particularly, in a city where people are into being healthy, I'm shocked by this place. -
Review from Steven R.
4/26/2012 4 Check-ins Here
Everyone would tell me these were the best sandwiches ever.
I used to walk by and scowl in disbelief mainly because of the crazy line.
Lo and behold I've finally made it and must say Ike's passes the test.
So yeah it's legit. Ike's is an intensely delicious sandwich with a variety of options. It's a good size and with plenty of flavor. The Nacho Boy on wheat is one great meal, one that stands up to the post-gym-hunger challenge. The question still remains; are these the best?
In my opinion the answer is no but Ike's is definitely in the discussion. It is somewhat the legend everyone has buit it to be and makes me want to literally "Try 'em all!". -
Review from Zachary S.
Seattle, WA
5/7/2012
Is it bad that I miss the old Ike's? The Ike's where you had to call in an hour before your sandwich was even being toasted in the oven - and STILL had to wait 15 minutes after that?
This Ike's is definitely more efficient, although it still takes a while for your sandwich to arrive. I ordered "Change," the same sandwich I'd been ordering at Ike's for 4 years in a row. I can't bring myself to deviate.
I had never been to this new location and the sandwiches being churned out were definitely a bit smaller. I never thought the old Ike's sandwiches were ginormous so these were a bit too tiny for my tastes, though I am used to eating the mondo, arm-sized sandwiches from Little Lucca. The flavors and textures were great as usual, but they didn't stand out as much as I recalled from the Ike's of yore. Less sauce, less meat. However, the sandwiches are still good, and I will probably still come back a few times despite the wait. -
Review from Caitlin D.
San Francisco, CA
4/28/2012
When I go there, I get "Name of the Girl I'm Dating" with FRIED CHICKEN on Dutch Crunch bread, every time. It is the GOD of all sandwiches. The best sandwich I've ever eaten in my whole life and I'll never eat another sandwich anywhere else. It lives up to the hype, absolutely. I NEVER WANT TO EAT ANYWHERE ELSE.
Today as my boyfriend was headed home from work he asked if I wanted Ike's. I screamed YES OH MY GOD YES. HURRY HOME BEFORE I PEE MYSELF I'M SO EXCITED OH MY GOD IKE'S SAMMICH GIMME.
It's soooo gooood. Nnnnnnngh. My boyfriend always gets the "Menage a Trois" also with fried chicken on Dutch Crunch. Also insanely yummy.
Get a sandwich. Shove it in your mouth. REGRET NOTHING.
Oh, AND you get chips, a drink, and a lolli!! :D Yaaay! -
Review from Quentin J.
San Francisco, CA
4/27/2012 1 Check-in Here
Ike's Place is simply the one the best if not the best sandwich shop in town. I recently enjoyed the Spiffy Iffy ($10) on Dutch crunch light dirty sauce (a mayo based house sauce) and marveled in it's greatness. For one thing, it's huge, massive, colossal. That and the quality make you immediately forget you spent $10 and answers the question of whether Ike's is overhyped. What amazed me is that for how big it was -- jammed back with plenty of goodness -- the sammie never fell apart when I bought into. Perfect design meets perfect taste.
A few notes: Expect a healthy wait time for your Sammie and remember goodness is worth waiting for. Also, Ike's is to go only. No seating period but Ike's lists a number of great places to eat -- a nice touch.
Thanks Ike's. Keep up the good work! -
Review from Jade W.
4/27/2012 1 Check-in Here
Sometimes I'm a vegetarian and sometimes I crave a ménage a trois and sometimes I'm an insert name of "girl" I'm dating here. Although I've never dated a girl. I know I'm a conundrum.
Ike's doesn't need another review deconstructing their product. Reasonably priced. You get chip and a lollipop. And it's yummy. DONE! -
Review from Chris R.
San Francisco, CA
5/2/2012
Shockingly good.
You need Ike's.
Nothing less than a reformulation of the entire sandwich idea. Ike's Place is to sandwiches what Square is to transactions -- an evolutionary step that uses the same basic components afforded any shop/company in that space, and then gets busy making what came before look old and tired.
Ike's sandwiches are so bursting with flavor(s) that you will be delighted from your very first bite all the way through to your free included caramel apple lollipop. Get some.
Recommended? = Hell yes. -
Review from Anisha G.
Cerritos, CA
4/20/2012
I love Ike's. I really, really, really love Ike's. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would.
The first time I came to Ike's I was visiting San Francisco with my boyfriend and just randomly Yelping spots to eat. We naturally gravitated to Ike's because of ratings, number of reviews, and our love of sandwiches of course. We were totally shocked by how long the line was at 1PM and decided to just put in a phone order and come back later since the wait time was 1.5 hours. Ouch.
I ended up ordering the Barry B with cheese sticks on Dutch Crunch bread while the boyfriend got the Menage A Trois. Needless to say, these sandwiches were mini-orgasms in our mouthes. I've yet to find a single fault with them.
In fact, I love Ike's so much that I've taken it upon myself to force every one of my visitors to eat here with me. I've yet to fail in making them absolute fans.
Since then, we've order the Kryptonite, Lex Luthor, Matt Cain, Pee Wee (vegetarian), The Change, and a few others. Each were equally good in their own right, but I'd have to say the winners were the Barry B, Kryptonite, and Matt Cain.
I was pleasantly surprised by what an excellent job they do with Vegan/Vegetarian sandwiches. I ended up dragging my mother here who doesn't eat meat, eggs, or egg products of any sort on Saturday. We ended up hooking her up with the Vegetarian Pee Wee and she was amazingly happy. Considering my mom is pretty hardcore Indian and rarely likes American food, I was delighted for her!
The only downer (besides the walk-in wait times) about Ike's sandwiches is leftovers. If you're like me and can't pack that entire sandwich in at one shot or ordered the Krypto by yourself, it doesn't taste that fantastic when saved and eaten later.
Granted, they taste much better than the average sandwich but I think the magic of the bread and sauce just kind of disappear once it becomes soggy.
As for the walk-in wait times, I don't really see as much of a downer. If you're craving, needing, or lusting after an Ike's sandwich just call in and order ahead. The wait is usually somewhere along the lines of 30-60 mins which gives me time to run errands before swinging by to pick it up. Definitely beats standing in line in my opinion. -
Review from Mary C.
4/25/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I don't think anybody walks out of here unsatisfied! So this Ike's place had to relocate due to the ginormous line that it created out of the neighborhood and the neighbors got mad instead of appreciative that they lived right next to an amazing sandwich place!
The relocation is nice though; a much bigger store than it used to be and still had a line; just don't get them kicked out again by littering or loitering with your sandwich on the sidewalk.
OK Sandwich talk time:
Hollywood's SF Cheesesteak
Spiffy Tiffy
Name of Girl I'm Dating
Love Triangle
Make em either spicy by adding a side of jalapenos or Siracha sauce and you are one golden motherlover.
These are made to order with an amazing sauce + love that embraces your belly. That and grab a view at Dolores Park, make your way to Bi-Rite Creamery after. I AM TOTALLY DOING THAT THIS WEEKEND NOW. I CRAVE IT. -
Review from Dan N.
Houston, TX
4/27/2012 1 Check-in Here
Pretty good sandwiches. Bread to meat ratio was great. Dutch crutch was tasty and soaked up all the mayo goodness.
We went at an off peak time and parking was still ridiculous to find. Worth the trip if you're in the mood for a sandwich. -
Review from Lia R.
San Francisco, CA
5/3/2012
Ike, Ike, Ike, whoever you are, one day I need to meet and ask you what the source of your delicious sandwiches is.
These sandwiches are damn GOOD. This is probably why it attracts every hipster and indie boy/girl from the Mission/Castro area, but it's totally worth the 10-15 minute wait for your sandwich. The sandwiches with their punny names are made to perfection and they come with lollipops, chips and a drink.
Last Friday I went up to the cutie working the counter and ordered the "We're Just Friends", hoping he'd pick up on my hint that the guy I was with was just a friend. No dice, but he did say "thanks beautiful," and gave me a ton of extra lollipops. The vibe here is really chill, mostly because the people here are really friendly and know how to appreciate a good sandwich.
However, I do NOT recommend coming here on a first date. The sandwiches are all covered in Ike's famous delectable super-messy Dirty Sauce, and no one looks attractive shoveling a whopping sammie into his mouth with Dirty Sauce dripping all over his fingers, no matter how good it is. -
Review from Jerry Y.
Milpitas, CA
4/20/2012
Came in here with the expectation of bomb sandwiches, left with soiled panties-- in the best of way.
I've heard the horror stories of the super long line but when I got there, there was only one other person ahead of me. Came on a weekday at 11AM and I pretty much went straight to the one cashier although there were a plethora of calls coming in that would interrupt my order and the person in front of me. Decided to order the reuben on DUTCH CRUNCH with everything (you have to ask for the banana peppers and such). You also get a bag of chips (salt and vinegar, please!) Met up with the GF and split the sandwich with her on her lunch break.
I only regret that I have but one-half sandwich to give. -
Review from Kari A.
Chicago, IL
5/17/2012
Moved to the city a few weeks ago and we've been twice already. Tried 4 diff sandwiches between me and my boyfriend and they've all been outstanding. Fast service if you can deal with waiting in line. A must if you're in the area.
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Review from Swapna M.
Placentia, CA
4/16/2012
With over 4000 reviews, this place doesnt really need my help, but I will write a quick one anyway.
Got the Pastrami-Charmed Life on Dutch Crunch bread (pastrami, homemade poppy seed coleslaw, honey mustard, pepper jack) with the addition of lettuce, and red onions.
I thought it might be a little odd having honey mustard with pastrami, but I was wrong! It was BOMB!!
The sandwiches are BIG. Definitely a meal for 2. I ate 1/2 at lunch and the other 1/2 at dinner.
Probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.
People familiar with Jackson Market in Culver City, Ike's gives them a run for their money.
GO HERE! -
Review from Tiffe L.
San Francisco, CA
5/2/2012
If there's a line out the door, you really shouldn't have only ONE cashier. Also, that cashier shouldn't just take phone orders and ignore everybody in line.
Free chips, lollipop = Sweet! The sandwich itself (I got a Paul Reubens (91) ) was good, nothing spectacular, but good. My boyfriend wasn't even hungry but he polished off an entire half. Needless to say, I scolded him afterwards. -
Review from Liza T.
San Francisco, CA
Very good sandwiches but the wait was ridiculous long....
My friend and I came here on a Saturday around 1:00pm. The line was already long. I think there were about 15 people in front of us.....
We waited for almost half hour to place our order and another 15 minutes to wait for the sandwich. Since they have no table there, we walked to the near park to enjoy the sandwich.
We got the Lincecum which had Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Avocado and Havart. OMG the sandwich was so good! All ingredients were so fresh...The portion of the sandwich was huge too.
Although the wait was kinda crazy, it was definitely worth it.
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