I've been to Ike's Love & Sandwiches and Ike's Lair, so I was curious to see how Ike's Place would compare. It's about three blocks away from the Caltrain station and covered in greenery, giving it a very artsy vibe outside. The sandwich menu and quality feel the same as at Ike's Love & Sandwiches and Ike's Lair, which is a good thing. There are plenty of tables available for dining in, and it's tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Mateo. I really enjoyed the sandwich and the garlic spread, so while I usually go for the Dutch crunch, the sourdough bread might be my new favorite at Ike's. This location gets mixed reviews, but I found it to be tasty and service was friendly. read more

My husband and I live walking distance to the Ike's in Burlingame but we actively choose to come to this one instead because the sandwiches are always consistent and the manager here is so kind! Our go to is the Hunter Pence on Dutch crunch. read more

Ike's got Great sandwiches Yes it's pricey but portion is humongous Tuna melt was delish Phone ordered and Sammiches we're ready in 15 mins We took a few paper menus Togo for future reference Small store but got inside seating It is located on corner of strip mall but lots of parking available read more

First time stopping at Ike's and it did not disappoint. Probably the BEST customer service I've received in the area. Everyone behind the counter was so warm, welcoming and friendly. Fast service as well. Lots of sandwiches to choose from! Also lots of yummy chipppy options too. My sandwich was PACKED and sooooo tasty. Fresh, made to order sandwiches! They also have a shared parking lot, which was really nice consider the busy street location of this place. Sooo glad I found Ike's and will definitely be back to try other menu items. read more

Ike's Place - Sandwiches Near Me - San Mateo, California

Sandwiches were good n people there friendly n helpful. Will be back!. Lots of parking spaces there

I love their sandwiches but had never been to this location (didn't even know it was here :-) We got their vegan marinara meatball sandwich with the works. You can't go wrong here--everything they do is bomb. This one I especially love because I dare you to tell the difference between meat meatballs and these vegan beauties, especially mothered in marinara sauce. But fyi: this time, it wasn't as smothered in the tomato sauce, as in their Burlingame and SF locations. Maybe this is just this location, or this specific sandwich maker idiosyncrasy ... not sure. But next timer, we'll tell them to not skimp on the sauce. It was awesome, especially with the funky fusion potato chips which are for some reason so freaking hard to come bay. This is a strictly take out place. There's acouple of little tables where, if you really can't take it away, you could sit, but don't count on it. Service was efficient. I was excited about trying their minestrone soup, which they were out of, so not sure if they simply didn't make it or if they ran out. Prices are fair, especially for the quality and size of their sandwiches. read more

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Sandwich taste great but the amount meat in the sandwich is lacking is an understatement. Photo below for proof. Severely disappointed since Ike's was one of my favorite sandwich places and dependable. read more

Ike's Place - Literally mostly bread - Sandwiches Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I went there to pick up 3 sandwiches. I called ahead of time and placed my order for pick up and they said it would be ready at a specific time. I got there early and there were a few people waiting ahead of me which I had no problem with. They made my sandwiches promptly after the others and still made it on time. Whomever is working there is extremely organized and efficient. They had music playing while I was in there and I was able to sit and wait. I am sure I could have eaten there as well but I was taking it to go but bravo to the guys that work there cause they pumped out my order and got everything correct! Also the big Vinney was so good! (At least that's what I think it was called) read more

Delicious sandwiches, efficient service, and convenient location near the freeway. We stopped here for lunch and were able to find easy street parking a block away on a Sunday afternoon. Guy at the counter greeted us when we came in, took our order efficiently, and our sandwiches were ready in less than 10 minutes, and they were probably some of the best Ike's sandwiches I've ever had. There were a few tables to sit at inside, although it's not a huge location. Definitely would recommend this place! read more

Delicious stuffed full of the good stuff need a napkin to wipe your happy face sandwiches!

Sandwich was done well. Service was ok, staff needs to be more attentive and not hand sandwich off to the wrong person or stranger. The store was lacking in seating, felt like you were sitting in a storage room because there was supplies stacked everywhere around you. On staff manager was nice, but could be better trained in customer service if they mess up. read more

Scoring System: 0-3 Food Quality = 3 0-3 Service = 3 0-3 Ambience = 2 0-3 Cleanliness = N/A 0-3 Likelihood I'll Return = 3 Total divided by 3 = Star rating 11/3 = 3.67 / 4 Ike's has great sandwiches for both vegetarians and omnivores alike. They either discontinued the Carmel apple lollipops or forgot them in both our orders. read more

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Holy cow. Can't remember the last time a sandwich tasted sooo good. I got the Paul Rubens on Dutch crunch. Best Dutch crunch I've ever had. Perfect to get that crunch and sweetness but also be able to bite through. Holy cow... why have I not been eating here weekly?? read more

Ike's Place - Paul Rubens on Dutch crunch... only half... ate the other half too fast. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Mateo, California

I have been to this location three times and two out of the three I think I was helped by the Manager or one of the Owners. A very happy, friendly and welcoming guy. His positivity alone is worth 5 stars because you feel your business is appreciated and he enjoys interacting with customers. Even with a mask on (which I appreciate the health aspect) you feel his smile and joy. Ike's locations are hit and miss. This location gives generous portions and the rolls are fresh. My wife had a Spiffy Tiffy on a Dutch crunch roll and she said it is the best Ike's sandwich that she has enjoyed. I had the Steve Young on a soft roll and mine was pretty good too. I ate mine so fast I forgot I wanted to take a picture first. Definitely patronize this business for fresh, generous portions and friendly outstanding service. I live in the East Bay but will stop here on my way home when my wife or I crave an Ike's sandwich. read more

Ike's Place - Order counter with drinks and snacks - Sandwiches Near Me - San Mateo, California

I can't say enough about how this business knows consistent quality and the manager knows customer service . I don't usually eat sandwiches but when I do, it's always Ike's on 3rd avenue . Their sandwiches are served hot and loaded with whatever you asked for ! I went today and the place was packed. They were late with called in orders and the manager actually apologized and comped us the next sandwich. Totally unexpected and very grateful . read more

Stopped by and grabbed a sandwich on the go. It was really good. The amount of meat and sauce was perfect. They say a messy sandwich is a great sandwich so how can you go wrong? I had their special bread and the crispy crunch definitely enchanted the sandwich. I'd come back and try some of the other options another time. read more

Ike's Place - Tony Soprano Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Mateo, California

Not my kind of sandwich. I had high hopes given the review. I ordered the Spiffy Tiffy for pickup and I thought it was just odd. It wasn't that tasty, chicken was dry, and overall I likely won't be back anytime soon. Service was fine. There's parking available outside. Can't speak to the ambiance since I did pickup. read more

Bill Walsh with buffalo sauce is top tier. Go-to sandwich spot in San Mateo that never disappoints and everyone's always friendly read more

Ike's Place - Bill Walsh Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Mateo, California

Delicious options for vegans and vegetarians. This location has great customer service as well.

Update Food was always good. I guess my initial bad experiences could have been personnel issues or just them having a bad day. I have ordered more than 15 times since then and haven't had any issues. read more

Solid sandwiches, lots of options, veggie friendly, fast service, and a very local sandwich shop kind of vibe. Their sandwiches can be a bit pricey, totalling $15-$18 each, however, they are pretty filling. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 2/5 Overall: 3.5/5 read more

This is definitely not your typical Ike's sandwich shop, if I may this location is better due to the quality of meat, size of sandwiches, and the variation or combination of toppings that doesn't need to pay extra for like avocado and bacon. ( please don't have any idea to over charge) Which makes this location unique to orders. The service is quite quick. Well organized chips and soda stand very clean and they even offer pineapple slushy... the best yet. Will definitely coming back soon. read more

Never again. Verbal, written or text. Doesn't make a single difference. Lettuce every time I don't want it!

The sandwiches here are so tasty. I love the variety and ease of ordering. We dropped in on a Thursday around 11:30am and they weren't too busy. I got the ménage a trois (chicken, honey, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, and cheese) and subbed fried chicken for the regular chicken (~$12). All the sandwiches also come toasted and with dirty sauce (garlic aioli), lettuce, and tomatoes. The sandwich was ready in about 5-10 minutes and was hot and delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy and the sweetness of the honey and the honey mustard balanced the tang of the BBQ sauce. The sandwich was large but so good I ate it all. Unfortunately no indoor or outdoor dining during COVID so more of a takeout kind of place now. read more

Ike's Place - Menage A Trois Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Mateo, California

A few of us ordered sandwiches for take-out for lunch. We ordered a "Jon Lum" (basically sliced ribeye with cheddar, bacon, and onion rings (and I added BBQ sauce)), the "Backstabber" (halal chicken, marinated artichoke hearts, caesar and provolone), a made to order ham sandwich with all the fixings, and a made to order hot pastrami. We ordered at 11:15am and then drove to pick the order up. When we arrived at 11:30am, all of the orders were made. They were all made in accordance with the specific requests. I know this may seem trivial, but it seems like whenever I'm in a group and people order sandwiches, people always have specific requests (i.e., "I want mustard and not the special sauce," "I want light sauce," "I want peppers but no onions," etc.). I'm not criticizing; but it definitely is a fact of life. So the fact that Ike's got everything right, and also made the sandwiches quickly was a huge plus. With respect to the sandwiches themselves, the french bread roll in particular was nice and soft but not soggy (i.e., it didn't overly soak up all of the ingredients in the sandwich). The staff was also friendly. Overall, this was a good lunch experience and folks in our office would definitely do it again. read more

I had two more vouchers that I bought off Groupon and since I was in the area, I thought I'd use them before it expires. The male cashier (possibly even the manager) was super accommodating and friendly. I wasn't aware that the Groupon was one per visit but he allowed me redeem both at once. I also checked in for a free dole whip as well! I ordered Ménage A Trois for my bf and I usually get Matt Cain as my go to sandwich but I decided to try something new and went for Spiffy Tiffy. And you have to get it on Dutch crunch! Ménage A Trois is my bf's favorite. Personally I am not a fan. A bit of sweetness mixed with bbq sauce. Spiffy Tiffy - pretty good and creamy from the avocado. I love the addition of pesto. Everything within it mixed well together. Sadly I forgot to add jalapeños but I usually add it for a bit of spiciness. Both sandwiches were loaded with toppings and they never skimp out. It's super fulfilling and I can only eat half of the sandwich and save the rest for dinner. read more

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ordered dirty sauce on the side, no sauce came with my sandwich, the sandwich was good but...

Hit the spot for my sandwich craving! We got the Spiffy Tiff and menage a Troi - the latter was a safe choice since I had tried it before and loved it. Between these 2, I still prefer the menage a Troi even though the Spiffy Tiffy has avocado (I think it's the sauce)! Definitely get the dutch crunch and come with an empty stomach since the portions are huge! I checked in for the free dole whip but unfortunately did not enjoy it - it tasted too artificial :( read more

Ike's Place - Sandwiches Near Me - San Mateo, California

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We always come back to this Ike's location. Prices are still good for what you get and the consistency of the sandwiches is what brings us back every time. The staff are always friendly and pick up is a breeze. Even when we have to wait a bit, it's because this location is packed which is a good thing others enjoy is as much as we do. We don't eat there but it's nice they offer tables for those that do or to sit and wait. We also love the loyalty cards they offer which keeps us coming back. read more

Great service, I remember the cashier was being super helpful especially on my first couple of visits there. Since they had a huge variety on the menu, I had a hard time deciding what to get cos everything sounded so good but the cashier was really patient and helpful explaining their menu to me. Now I know my go-to sandwich is the Matt Cain on Dutch crunch, love how it has different kinds of meat in it, and of course the yummy sauce. read more

Fantastic sandwiches and great staff. My go to sandwich spot. Consistently great experiences and presentation.

This location sucks. Always hit or miss. I think I'm done wasting y hard earned money on a bad sandwich. Won't be back! read more

Service was great and quick. Price was perfect for our tasty veggie sandwiches. Our sandwiches did not disappoint. Dutch Crunch was perfect and so were the filling to these amazingly popular sandwiches. Definitely returning! read more

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I've never met a sandwich I didn't like at Ike's. So many options to choose from and they always have this belly nice and full. And you know the Caramel Apple Suckers are a nice ending lol. Customer Service is always amazing and friendly! read more

Ike's does such a great job with the sandwiches. I appreciate that it has a good bread to filling ratio. More importantly, they put a decent amount of sauce, which adds to the flavor and makes the sandwich not dry at all. Can't wait to try all the sandwiches! read more

We love this place so much! It's a must stop place for sandwiches and we have to get it anytime we come to visit Cali. Today we got 5 sandwiches to go before our flight back to Maryland; 2 going home for thanksgiving, menage tois, Paul reubens, and a tiny soprano. 2 of them are actually for my in-laws (who are in MD) because they also love this place. Really any sandwich is delicious and make sure to get the Dutch crunch bread. Wish they would open a place in Maryland cause we would be there all the time. read more

After coming home from a long trip, I asked my husband to pick up an Italian salami sandwich for me. What a disappointment! There were only a few slices of salami, and the sandwich was dry, just bread. I threw almost more than half away. Next time I crave a sandwich, Mr. Pickles in San Mateo is my choice. read more

Unfortunately was served a sandwich with some questionable sauce. It was either old or made incorrectly. Called to notify them that the sandwich was inedible. They did not offer to fix it, which they are not obligated to do. However, I was just excited for an Ike's sandwich. Aside from that the store seemed clean and the staff was friendly. I could just be salty right, but definitely not as salty as that sauce on my sandwich. read more

You can never go wrong with Ike's! They've been a Bay Area staple for quite some time now, and the sandwiches never disappoint. I love that they give you a caramel apple lollipop with each order too :) I've tried a few of their popular ones over the years - Ménage A Trois, Matt Cain, Spiffy Tiffy - but my all-time favorite sandwich is the Lincecum. The combination of avocado, Havarti, ham, turkey, bacon + lettuce, tomatoes, and their dirty sauce on Dutch crunch = perfection. No matter what sandwich you get, ALWAYS choose Dutch crunch for your bread! If you're ever in the mood for a quick but hearty meal, Ike's is definitely the right choice. The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable! Oh, and you can check in on Yelp for a free dole whip. read more

Picked up a Steak, Mushroom and Cheese sandwich. It was hot and delicious. Would definitely order again.