Me and my family tried them for the first time today. They were really good and friendly. Not much in door seating and my only complaint was, the floors were really dirty and the tables. But again the food was really good. I just request that they clean the floors and tables after each gust!! read more

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Food: 7.5/10 Wait time: 5-10 minutes on a Saturday around 2:30pm Portion size: large Value: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Hubby and I have been eyeing this place and were so excited when it finally opened! Its very close to Lake Merritt so you can get some grub and have a picnic! We tried the Buffalo and Original Cheese steak sandwiches. We both got the regular sizes and we couldn't finish! So worth it. They do have a large size too if you are SUPER hungry! The Buffalo was bigger in size, saucey and spicy! So much meat and toppings that they were falling out. Don't worry, pro tip: use the waffle fries to scoop up the extra meat! I would say its a little too saucey for me but it definitely had good flavor and the meat was tender. The Original was good..hubby said it was dry but I thought I had a good combination of cheesy and meat. This sandwich was smaller even though they are both regular size but still lots of meat! I do wish that the cheese was more evenly distributed though. The waffle fries and curly fries were so crispy, soft in the inside, fresh and hot! Definitely a good way to scoop up the extra or fallen meat! I also tried putting some in my sandwich! It totally added a great texture and crisp! I did enjoy this place! I do wish n the future that you could create your or have the options of additional toppings to the signature sandwiches. If I could create my own, I would have gotten something with garlic, spinach, banana peppers and mushrooms! Just a thought IB's! read more

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Ib's lakeshore opens in a former yogurt shop. signage on front doesn't note "lakeshore". probably to message patrons this location, not uptown. take out and outside dining, no inside seating. offerings: cheesesteaks, burgers, fries, sandwiches, wings, eats: mushroom steak cheesesteak(11) -minimal cheese, grilled steak pieces with some gristle, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce. a few pieces of juicy mushrooms. mayo, mustard, and sauce not tasted, slightly greasy. -not as cheesy nor greasy as cheesesteak shop's version. -this cheesesteak can't be mistaken for east coast versions.... read more

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Smelled amazing, but no. The cheese was not evenly distributed and was a clump. I didn't really feel like I was eating a cheesesteak. The good thing is that it not greasy and a good size. The fries were cold but hot if that makes sense LOL. Not crispy, very let down cuz they look amazing. The menu was cool, lots of options. You can choose the type of meat, the type of cheesesteak , the cut of fries, there are burgers, etc. the food took awhile to come out. read more

IB’s - Mushroom Cheesesteak - not a single mushroom to be seen, eaten, or tasted LOL - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Oakland, California

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Chop cheese with fries is pretty close to what you can get at a NY Bodega. Definitely recommend and can't wait to go have it again. So many choices read more

Pros: Friendly staff Cons: Didn't get what was ordered, very greasy food, drink machine doesn't work properly. This was expensive. I've been to most of the cheesesteak shops in the Bay Area. Nearly all of them were better. I ordered a Mushroom steak with hot and sweet peppers. Got the hot peppers. No sweet peppers. As I paid extra for them this was disappointing. Additionally, the drink machine simply doesn't work properly. I tried both a Dr. Pepper and a couple of Coke drinks, the mixture of soda to syrup was way off. Tasted like soda that someone spilled a bit of syrup into. I mentioned this to the cashier, he just shrugged. A drink is part of the meal I paid for, and it wasn't actually drinkable. Not good. read more

Staff nice, but ordered a mushroom cheesesteak no mayo, mustard or hot sauce. Order came back no mushrooms and swimming in mayo and hot sauce. Couldn't even taste the beef. Tossed half of it. Garbage. Will never go back! read more

Love the hot sandwiches here. I've ordered the IB's original, Mushroom Steak, and the Spicy Steak - all worth a try! Another one I plan on trying is their Truffle Steak. I don't like seafood but the cashier said the Surf and Turf was good! I always experience friendly and fast service. read more

I could have made this at home. I risked getting blipped at Lakeshore to eat this bland sandwich. The garlic curly fries didn't give off a garlic flavor. Very much sprinkled some garlic from a jar on top of the curly fries and "salt bae" the parsley then placed them on a plate. There was nothing amazing about it. The sandwich's cheese pull was pretty basic especially since we paid for extra cheese. The chicken was kinda bland. Even though I added their sauces - I pulled out all the stops and $60 later I was still disappointed. The bread does have a decent texture... but the meat is not flavorful. I mean I get it - IBs is a very much berkeley, lakeshore targeted hoagie. The food is meant to taste fresh, give people the feeling that they are cheating on their diets with this little splurge. I appreciate the attraction. For me I need a little more. I want the meat to be seasoned. Yes; the vegetables had a great crunch. The heat from the sauce was not really there - kinda just sprinkled and didn't marry well with the sandwiches. One of the sauces was vinegar-based - they need to fix that immediately. It gets three stars from me because it gave me a three star sandwich. I was not impressed. But I see what others may be. read more

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Service is horrible walk in and ask if they serve any food with whole wheat bread his respond was not professional Walk in hellos no nothing Ask a question got unprofessional respond The place was empty around lunch time possible need to improve the customer service There was a guy with the glass he need a good training in customers serve I won't be back went next door spent $60 with them read more

Really good steak sandwiches that makes it difficult to choose which one you want. I don't have a favorite but I like them all equally. Always order ahead and have a someone come with you so they can pick up the order while you wait in the car or drive around the block because parking is almost impossible in this area. read more

So delicious! Ordered regular cheesesteak extra cheese. So worth the drive from Hayward.

Ordered quite a few times from this place. The quality is great, but they always mess up my orders and there is not way to contact anyone and complain. Or someone who will make sure correct sandwiches and items were sent out with condiments. read more

IB’s - What can I see inside to stop my dasher before he is leaving and make sure everything was inside. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Oakland, California

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Tons of parking (metered) Huge menu of options Sandwiches are large but still on the pricey side Ordered and was out in 15 minutes Drink options are endless as they have one of those cool new soda machines 5 little tables for indoor eating read more

This is the worse food production I've ever had. It's the simple point I don't mind paying for the extra, but to not receive it, and get less then what I paid for is ridiculous. I even got an item i didn't ask for, i said no tomatoes cause I'm allergic, and they were still placed on my food. I couldn't eat this if i wanted too. I tried to call the business and the phone goes to prompts, and you never get to speak with anyone. read more

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IB's is really good!! My bf always gets the chopped cheese & he likes it a lot that's all he eats. The portions are big, good enough to feed us both! I recommend them for sure! read more

I've gone to this location twice now and thought it was simply okay. I've been to the Berkeley location a bunch of times when I was back in high school so I was happy there was a location closer to me. Today I ordered the original cheesesteak, a bacon cheeseburger, and the bacon cheese fries. The steak in the cheesesteak was dry, so was the bacon cheeseburger, there was hardly any cheese in there so I had to dip it in my bacon cheese fries to get some flavor going. The bacon cheese fries were also mediocre. Everything I ordered today was just dry and bland. I think I'll wait a long while before coming back here again. read more

The food is good but. I was walking the lake and decided to order a sandwich. I asked for a bag and they said it was $0.25. I only had my cc so I decided to buy one but then they said it would be additional $0.25 for the cc service. Really! That's very petty. When I ordered the sandwich and they had an option for a bag, I would have paid. Now I won't go there anymore. They lost my loyalty for $0.25 I own food business anda very aware of cost of goods. When I do take out from other businesses (which I do alone of) they often don't charge me for a bag fee. It's too bad you lost a good customer for a policy that you made up (don't blame on city ordinance It's a rec not law) read more

I ordered the Surf and Turf (shrimp + beef) hoagie with lettuce onion tomato and mayo. They forgot to put the shrimps in there so that's pretty disappointing, it was still a decent sandwich though. I love cheese steaks so I was excited to try a new cheese steak place that isn't the philly cheese steak shop. Kinda weird that they would put this store right across the street from the cheese steak shop, especially considering the sandwich I got was right on par with them. In all honesty the philly cheese steak shop might even be better because they have nice fluffy rolls. The IB hoagie bread tasted stale, even though it probably wasn't. On a positive note, the sandwich held together well and wasn't falling all over the place. I didn't feel like I had to dislocate my jaw to get the thing in my mouth. They also have a nice selection of specialty sandwiches like terriyaki hoagie, turkey avacado hoagie, etc. Seems like they also have a secret menu if you look at the posters on the wall. The girl working the register was very nice and cheery. read more

IB’s - Surf and Turf hoagie (shrimp + beef). They forgot to put the shrimp in there though (ノ益)ノ彡 - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here on Friday around 8:30pm (30 min before closing). Called and ordered a mushroom steak cheesesteak and went there to pick up in about 3-4 min. Waited a min or two and it was ready. Ordered it with everything minus cheese. Sandwich was freshly made and still piping hot. The bread was not soggy, which is always a plus. Loved that there was ample meat and satisfying! There was lettuce and tomatoes and grilled onions. Definitely recommend the cheesesteak from here. Big portion and delicious! You need an appetite or a friend to share! read more

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I have to say that the burgers here are so much better than I expected. Usually, if I go to a place like this, I'm going to get a cheese steak every time, but I was craving a burger. I got the Western. Aside from them not having pickles, I really enjoyed it. My partner had the vegetarian burger, and they said it was really good as well. This place also has great cheese steaks, and I can only hope they're consistent across locations. I usually order from the Berkeley location (where I live), and their cheese steaks are phenomenal. The first time I had IB's was many years ago at their downtown Oakland station near City Center, and it was average at best, but they've exceeded all expectations since I started ordering from them again in Berkeley, and this Lakeshore Oakland location has impressed me with their burgers, so I'm sure their cheese steaks are just as good. Gonna try the fried chicken sandwich next time. Oh yeah, speaking of, their wings are good, too. read more

Reading through the reviews, I think a lot of people are nit picky, or are expecting something fancy. There is no way these sandwiches deserve anything less than 4 stars. I absolutely love IB's cheesesteaks!... and they actually improve my mood and satiate my appetite, My go to is the Pepper Steak, and it has never disappointed or let me down! Perfect / fresh hoagie rolls, stuffed and overflowing with delicious steak, gooey cheese, and perfectly cooked peppers & onions. Their sandwiches are fairly large, and if you add a side or two, one can easily feed two people, and won't leave either of them hungry. It's not a bougie sandwich, but a cheesesteak shouldn't be,.. but it's a 110% delicious! If you are disappointed with yours, it's either a very rare fluke, or your sense of taste is broken or poor. read more

Tried this place bcuz the other one in Berkeley is really good. Save yourself the time and go down the way to Cheesesteak Shop. Sandwich was dry and meat quality was poor. I don't usually leave poor reviews unless it really deserves it. read more

Expensive for not enough seasoning food. Maybe I have to give it another chance but at this point 3rd time either better be the charm or never again read more

The burger was delicious mushroom and Swiss. I'm sticking to the burgers here for sure!

BIGGEST sandwich I've ever had in my life!!! Not only was it large, it tasted really good too. Definitely worth checking out! read more

IB’s - 24 inch Large Surf and Turf - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Oakland, California

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Always reliable for a good Philly cheese steak! I really enjoy the mushroom steak, pepper steak & the spicy steak. I'll often add mushrooms or peppers if I order one without read more

The pepper steak and shrimp fries were fantastic also the customer service was great the new cashier Jocelyn was very kind and had a warm smile. Definitely recommending this place. read more

IB’s - Shrimp fries and pepper steak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Oakland, California

I got the garlic steak which was good... until I bit into a long piece of string. Looks like it came from a rag. Needless to say I totally lost my appetite. Gross. read more

IB’s - A sandwich surprise. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Oakland, California

I got the cheeseburger, the cheapest burger or sandwich on the menu. It was $9. It was tasty but here's the problem: the bun. The cheapest weakest bun possible. Look, a burger is yes about the burger and the veggies, but at the root level, a sandwich is about the bread. Any sandwich or burger is 50% a bread experience. It's a make or break. And the bun at IBs is so weak that the burger experience becomes a floppy sloppy mess without any of the flavor, texture, and eatability that a decent bun provides. My opinion for the best burger in the bay right now is the wimpy burger at Scolaries in alameda. read more

I wish I took photos but take it from me- the food was top notch! So imagine my surprise to find this location open on Thanksgiving Day- it was around 2 in the afternoon. Mom and I had just left the movie theatre (Grand Lake) and we had a couple of hours before our next movie started. Movie marathon on Turkey Day! I hadn't eaten breakfast so I was starving and popcorn was not cutting it. I didn't expect anything to be open and was sad when even Starbucks had closed for the day. So to stumble upon IBS and not only was it open but it was popping- apparently the only restaurant open so everyone decided to stop here. This was my first time- they do tout themselves as one of the great cheesesteak companies- being that I'm from Philly I know those are some bold claims. I no longer eat meat so I couldn't put it to the test so instead Mom chose a cheeseburger and I chose the veggie patty burger. The veggie patty came with avocado (yum), Swiss cheese (I am not vegan), lettuce tomato, onions (I requested grilled) and the burger sauce which has mayo in it. I do appreciate the clerk asking if the cheese and mayo were okay in case I were vegan. All burgers come with lettuce, tomato, onions and the burger sauce. And you're also offered a side of sauce which includes either ketchup, ranch or bbq. We asked to have our burgers cut in half in case we didn't finish right away. No worries though cause I ate it atll! From the first bite, you could tell how fresh everything was. I have eaten many veggie patties at a number of restaurants and I will tell you I don't know how they did it- but that was the JUICIEST veggie patty and it was full of flavor (no salt needed). The grilled onions gave it even more flavor and the creaminess of the avocado took it over the top. Mom raved about her cheeseburger. They only use grass fed or free range meat (chicken, lamb or beef). They also serve hot wings, an assortment of cheesesteaks, burgers and sandwiches. All drinks are refillable. I'll definitely be back! Customer service was on point as well. KUDOS read more

Yummers!!!! I only wish they had steak fries. Theses burgers a fresh and tasty. Also reasonable.

Just wanted to say thank you for the best sandwich I've had in awhile. Really changed my whole day. Thanks guys read more

Finally, the authentic cheese steak I have been seeking in the East Bay. Yeah, it's a little greasy (that's what it's supposed to be), but it is also perfectly cooked and seasoned, with the right balance of condiments, veggies, meat, and cheese. I had it delivered, so it was admittedly a little soggy by the time it arrived to me in Alameda, but that's not a criticism - just a suggestion that you do what you can to minimize the time between ordering and eating (I think I'll pick up next time and walk over to Lake Merritt for a messy picnic meal). read more

So I've heard alot about this spot and finally made the trip to try it. First of all, I don't really eat cheesesteaks like that but IB's might have turned me out lol the meat was really tasty, the bread used was soft and each sandwich came dripping with their special sauce (it does get a little messy). My favorite was their chopped cheese, reminded me a bit about the bodega sandwiches in NYC. read more

The food here is horrible I order two cheesesteaks and the bread was soggy and saturated in oil. I also ordered fries that looked old and saturated in oil the bag the fries came in was oily when I touched the fries my hands got oily. This is unsatisfactory and I told the staff there before I left IB's, and I hadn't even eat off of it. I asked the staff for my money back on the fries and he called the manager and he was told not to refund me because the fries come in oil. So I asked him to take everything back and return my money and again the staff called the manager and was told not to return my money. Bottoms line this place has horrible food and horrible customer service. Not to mention their were flies all over the place I should've been paying better attention before ordering from here. To the owners respond to this comment/review at no point did you or your staff offer any other alternatives. The food here at lakeshore is horrible maybe it used to be good but not no more. read more

IB’s - Oily Naked Fries and Pepper Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here because we were craving cheesesteaks & they did not disappoint. I should have taken pics before we started digging in because I couldn't stop. I had the Garlic Steak was flavorful and juicy. My husband had the Spicy Steak and it actually was spicy! There are so many places that talk about spice but don't bring it, this place brought it. He ate so fast I couldn't get a pic. The wings were nice and crunchy with the right amount of sauce - not to drenched but still flavorful. 10 outta 10 recommend read more

IB’s - Garlic 5 Wings - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Oakland, California

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Burgers were nice and hot. A little on the dry side. Veggie mushroom sandwich tasted okay but looked unappetizing and felt mushy. Service was routine; took order and gave it to me when ready. Looked orderly and clean inside. read more

Kinda surprised by this place, wasn't expecting much. I am not local, but after being in the area we were looking for Pimpin chicken and burgers are always easy for me to groove with. The biggest things for me were grass fed burgers and good sizes, for prices at or less than most fast food restaurants. The burgers themselves were a little on the dry side, but I also got them no ketchup or burger sauce. Classic cheeseburger was loaded with lettuce, great gooey melted cheese and onions. L was disappointed they don't have pickles. L got the bacon burger and although not crispy (how he likes it anyways) it was thick and tasty. I also got the pastrami burger with swiss cheese (for less than $10?!?!?!) and it was good, but probably would just go for the cheese or bacon burger. We got the onion rings, but just straight up. Looking forward to being back so I can do some garlic fries and tater tots and all the rest. read more

Good lemon pepper wings and cheese steaks. Kinda greasy but it a cheese steak! Crispy tater totts and pretty good chili cheese fries. The people are nice as well, which always makes a difference. read more