Ike's Love & Sandwiches

335 reviews

91 Curtner Ave Suite 20, San Jose, CA 95125

locations.ikessandwich.com

+14082479999

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Ike's Love & Sandwiches is a Sandwich shop located at 91 Curtner Ave Suite 20, San Jose, CA 95125. It has received 335 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-9PM
Tuesday10AM-9PM
Wednesday10AM-9PM
Thursday10AM-9PM
Friday10AM-9PM
Saturday10AM-9PM
Sunday10AM-9PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Ike's Love & Sandwiches: 91 Curtner Ave Suite 20, San Jose, CA 95125

  • Ike's Love & Sandwiches has 4.4 stars from 335 reviews

  • Sandwich shop

  • "This was my second visit to Ike's, and much like the first time I walked away impressed with the quality of sandwich"

    "I'm really disappointed that my meal wasn't prepared properly"

    "Honestly probably one of the worst Ike’s I’ve been to"

    "I only leave reviews when a restaurant is extremely unsatisfactory"

    "The best characteristic of this place is the quality of their ingredients and many options that all serve to make a lasting impression on your tastebuds that will make you want to come back"

Reviews

  • David Garcia

This was my second visit to Ike's, and much like the first time I walked away impressed with the quality of sandwich. When you walk in and look at the large menu hanging on the wall, you may be daunted by the large assortment of sandwiches and their corresponding names, so it may be worth your while to to check out a menu online to get an idea of what you want. The Matt Cain and Madison Bumgardner are the sandwiches ive personally tried and both hit it out of the park. #pitcherswhorake the taste is top notch and the availability of Dutch crunch as a bread option really brings it home in my opinion. Why 4 stars then? To me the sandwiches seem expensive. Expect to spend between 11 to 14 dollars for a sandwich and more if you want any of the sides offered (fries are delicious btw) and/or a drink. Also parking can be terrible as this location is in the center of the Plant. Lastly, the store closes the pretty early. Altogether though, Ike's is definitely worth a visit especially if you like sandwiches. The taste should have you coming back despite the obstacles.

  • suzanne

I'm really disappointed that my meal wasn't prepared properly. I came in around 6:30pm on Saturday, December 15. The cashier recommended a sandwich that was off the menu ( The Mrs Robinson). As he was telling me what was in it, I mentioned that I cannot have ranch. He said it was possible to get the sandwich without it. I ordered 2 sandwiches and fried zucchini. The cashier asked what dip I wanted since I cannot have ranch, I said plain. When I got home, I took one bit and noticed that my sandwich was smothered in ranch. I had to take antihistamine to counter act the allergic reaction I'm having. I can't even go back and complain in person because they will be closed before I get there. This location should be more careful because people with worse allergies, might get hurt from the lack of attention.

  • Alan Ortega

Honestly probably one of the worst Ike’s I’ve been to. They always get something wrong! I asked for a Sandwich with avocado on the side. I had to drive back to tell them to remake it since it had avocado in it. While I was already there, I ordered a second sandwich, this time with no avocado at all. It had avocado again! It clearly said no avocado on the receipt. They made me waste gas and 40 minutes of my time. To top it off, to compensate for their mistakes, they told me they gave me a coupon for a free sandwich inside the bag, when the only thing they gave me was a coupon for $3 off any sandwich. What a joke of a location, never going back to that location.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Mike Kim

I only leave reviews when a restaurant is extremely unsatisfactory. This Ike’s location on Curtner doesn’t know how to follow instructions at all. I asked for all of the vegetables and they decided to remove all of them. I also decided to pay for “premium” onion rings which cost nearly four dollars and they decided to not include those either. Although the atmosphere looked decent, that doesn’t really matter when everything else is so bad. The cashier also decided to give me a partial refund by deciding to keep the tip portion. Ike’s locations are not all bad, but this one is absolute trash.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Brandon Chaidez

The best characteristic of this place is the quality of their ingredients and many options that all serve to make a lasting impression on your tastebuds that will make you want to come back. But I give such a low rating because of the deceptive business tacttics employed by ikes. Regardless of your asking or not they place a 75 cent surcharge on ypur order to combat what they is rising wages and other state issues. Here's the kicker though you can opt put accorsing to small wording on a flier that is barely noticable. Word of advice, don't place a tax on your customers raise sandwhich prices your tactics are deceptive and I will not be back. Save your money and go to another sandwhich spot.

  • Pavan Kulkarni

This location is absolutely the worst. Ordered a vegetarian sandwich, told them thrice to make it vegetarian. Got home and checked and it had bacon. Had to go back and waste 45 mins and explain the mistake to them. They showed attitude and didn't initially even apologize. These guys don't care if they get the order wrong. First learn basic customer service, get the order right and especially if it's vegetarian be extra careful. What I consider as basic needs to be taught to the guys at the location. A piece of joke, will never visit this location again.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Omar Jadid

They messed up my wife's order the last 2x on a very simple order... I've been fortunate not to have this issue. However when my friend and I were getting our meals we saw an employee who had put on his gloves touch his phone and earbuds then immediately making a sandwich after. Not coming back to this location, despite it's convenience I'm not compromising on food safety and getting the order right... Go to another location, you have been warned!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Not sure
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Curbside pickup: No

  • Nicole B

Food is so good but wait times are absolutely terrible even at times when they aren’t busy. I knew how long they took so I tried calling ahead. The first time they phone kept ringing and no one answered. The second time I was put on hold for a very long time. I was hoping to call ahead and then drive to the store, but they didn’t take me off hold until I had already driven there.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

  • Glowball Piece

High quality sandwich shop. The breads we tried were a very nice texture, even the sourdough and gluten free, which could be chewy, were instead perfect. My family all enjoyed what they ordered and we'll definitely be back soon. I know people think it's cute, but I don't care for the complicated sandwich names. It does not make it easier with large orders. Perhaps it's the changes in some names too, adding to the confusion. I'm hoping for more places to offer options to order online, but pay with cash at pickup. I'm fine with a CC being on file for the orders.

  • Brittany Morris

Ike's is so good. And by far the fan favorite is the Ménage à trois. Make sure to get the Dutch Crunch bread, and try some Voodoo chips while you're at it! Not sure if they've stopped giving the caramel apple pops with every order, but they didn't give us any this time :( This location is in a rougher area, so I don't think you need to go to this location, but the other one nearby is in a business park. Just make sure to make Ike's a stop if you're visiting the area!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Dan Heil

Good sandwiches. I need to try more and build my own style (you can do that). Service was a little disjointed, wasn't that busy. Place could use a good scrubbing if the walls and maybe some repainting.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Vegetarian options
Build the sandwich you want
Parking
Lots of parking, strip mall
Wheelchair accessibility
Ramp onto sidewalk. Level ground businesses. But manual door.

  • Nelly Ayala

I've recently been introduced to Ike's, Thanks for my friend Amir. We went to lunch, as i walked in, clean restaurant, friendly staff, ladies restroom was also clean, modernized register. When my sandwich was ready, I was kindly alerted. Overall, Great Place! Sandwich is a whole different story. It was neatly wrapped, cut in half and warm. After my first bite, it blew any other sandwich place out of the water. Hands down, Best Sandwich place I've ever ordered from. Must taste it to embrace it!!! Thanks Ike's!

  • Derek Devine

Great sandwiches, but this location will always mess up your order. If you add an ingredient, they forget it. If you remove an ingredient, they’ll keep it. Wish they paid more attention to detail. Today, I asked for extra onions and was charged $2 (which is absolutely ridiculous). I get home and there aren’t any onions. Update 12/4/21: I came here today, but they got my order wrong again. And when I told them, they gave me an attitude and were upset to remake my sandwich. This location is the worst.

  • Yuvraj Datta

My son introduced me to this place, I tried in San Diego I loved it, but today we visited one in San Jose , staff was not friendly but rude at 8.30 they said we can’t do fried sandwich and the for veg they cannot fried eggplant, you cannot use washroom as we mopped the floor….you better close the location. If you are open till 9 pm means you service till and start you clean up after …my worst experience
Food: 4
Service: 1

  • Renee Moffa

Absolutely delicious! I hate that they don't have one in Georgia. The ingredients were completely unique to any sandwich I've ever had on most of the places I have eaten. Mozzarella sticks...check. Fried mushrooms...check. Sauces we're flavorful and bread was soft but durable for the sandwich to hold such massive amounts of food. Must try once in your life but my bet is you'll go back again and again.

  • Ry Thomas

This is now my #1 favorite sandwich shop. The staff is always super friendly and their custom to order sandwiches are just the best most flavorful out there. The portions are generous and some times I safe half for later. If you are a sandwich person do yourself a favor and try out this Ike's. Also if you are a veteran or active duty military they offer a discount. Try them out, you won't be sorry.

  • Kelli King

Ordered the Madison Bumgarner and wasn't disappointed! I thought the sauces in the sandwich were pretty delicious, although I usually prefer a little more spice. The lettuce was a good addition to the sandwich to provide a different texture other than soft bread, melted cheese, and tender meat. Overall, I thought the sandwich was good. I definitely will be returning to try something new!

  • Andre Ulu

Horrible service bad when ordering out cause they take longer and get stuff wrong even though you literally order it through an app that reminds them and food always comes cold Ike’s is a family classic but This Ike needs to be closed
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5

  • Valente V

The sandwiches are good, and there's plenty of options no matter what dietary restrictions you have. Service is always friendly at every location I have visited, and this one was no exception.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Curbside pickup: No

  • Travis Hill

So I received GREAT customer service from a gentleman named Thomas. He went above and beyond to make my day. No corny stuff but I recognize him because genuine people need to be reminded. Keep up the good customer service!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes

  • Amdread X

Came here for the very first time with a work colleague a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed! The sandwiches are a very different experience from any other Deli or sandwich place that I've ever been to. Very different flavors put together in a unique way. I'll definitely be trying it again soon!

  • Michael Nichols

Great subs that dare stray away from your basic flavor lacking chain sandwich shops (cough**** subway, Togo's). A bit on the higher end with $$$$ but it's worth it. Try the 30 for 30 (Steph Curry) with motzerella sticks . Only down side is they don't give the Carmel apple lollypops anymore …

  • Kevin Delos Santos

There’s a sandwich here for everyone! Love their Dutch crunch and their dirty sauce. Always ask for extra dirty sauce on the side! Ive never left this place disappointed.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Takeout: Yes

  • Leslie Guido

SO GOOD! I can't believe I haven't been here before! Adam Richman Sandwhich (fried chicken, ham, honey, pesto & avocado) is delicious. The onion rings are a must try. I also love the little caramel apple lollipops they give with the order. Overall lovely staff in this location!

  • Mike Demler

Ike's slogan is "not your mother's sandwich shop..." I wish that it was. Sometimes different can be good, but IMO when it comes to sandwiches, there's no reason to ruin the classics. Such as auerkraut on a reuben! Not "purple slaw" aka chopped cabbage. And American cheese? Yuk!

  • Suraj V

Ike's sandwhiches is the best compared to the regular sandwhich places. Their sauce is so good, it blends with the meats and veggies well. Im from new Jersey and will miss Ike's there. You guys should consider opening an outlet on East coast. Keep up the good work!!!

  • Chris (XodiumRetro)

My best advice for Ike's? Don't go unless you want sandwiches spoiled for you anywhere else. I'm sure there are better sandwiches out there SOMEWHERE, but good luck actually finding them. Never been disappointed with the quality. A bit pricey, sure, but oh so tasty.

  • Ankush Aggarwal

Ikes sandwiches are good. I've tried multiple locations and it's pretty standard everywhere. Ordered halal chicken with orange zesty sauce. It was pretty good with Dutch crunch bread. They are also following pretty good covid standards.

  • Mohit Goenka

The sandwiches at Ike's are great. They have a long menu and if you have a favorite that's not on the menu, you could still order it. Also, if you are a vegetarian, try "163. Bumblefoot's: I'm with the band" and "265. Reading Rainbow".

  • Angie Franks

Super friendly customer service. Unique selection of sandwiches including vegetarian. Fun atmosphere. You get a lollipop with your sandwich yay! My favorite is the #3030 Stephanie I think it's called. I LOVE the DUTCH CRUNCH BREAD!!!

  • CPS :

Most tasty sandwich I can ever recall eating. I went for the 'Pilgrim' with whole wheat. They made it within 5 mins as I waited. The inside is well laid out and clean with a huge menu on the wall. The price was $9.99 and worth it!.

  • Andrew P.

Not only are the sandwiches expensive to begin with, they add a $.75 charge because of the minimum wage hike. I paid $16 for my sandwich and they didnt even make it right, which sucks for me because i took it togo. Stay away.

  • Jeff Bruton

Great sandwiches! Quick, courteous service!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Sandwiches

  • Kim Alexander

Love this place! They offer a WIDE variety of vegan sandwiches, absolutely a must try! I recommend their vegan meatball sandwich, just request to switch the cheese with their vegan mozzarella instead …

  • Bobby Buchser

I love Ikes, but this location is dysfunctional. They don’t answer the phone, and the sandwich I want to order isn’t on the online menu. I stopped going here.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch

  • Jacob Dowling

Ike's is always a great place to go for quality sandwiches. The price is a little bit higher but its definitely worth it for a better sandwich. They cater as well, so its great for work events or parties

  • Katie Brunshwiler

Ordered on the phone, got there, paid for it, waited ten minutes, five people behind the counter, asked if one of the orders that were already done was mine. Yep. They just forgot to give it to me.

  • Robert Jarrett

cant go wrong at this place
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Sandwiches

  • Jim Magee

Unusual take on the deli sandwich. Good ingredients on good bread. Freshly made quickly. All sandwich are named for local sports figures. First visit. Will be back to explore more menu items.

  • Rajiv Radhakrishnan

Convenient stop for a fast sandwich but there is nothing fast about it. Higher than average ingredient and input quality, at reasonable prices. Friendly staff, and clean atmosphere. Must try!

  • Sheri Lin

First time trying at the sandwiches place. I ordered item 330, freshly prepared. Great taste and came with big size sandwich. Price is fair. Strongly recommended. Will come back again

  • Marie Garcia

The workers were very friendly and helpful in finding me a great vegan option. I don't remember the name of what I got but it was really good! Also, ask for the vegan dirty sauce, YUMMY!

  • Cuprentis Ferguson

The food was delicious and the service was quick enough. I'm only docking them one star for the pricing. $12.21 for a sandwich that isn't super stacked is a little on the high side.

  • Tek Hudson

This is an absolutely phenomenal stop 4 vegan vegetarian or meat lovers in regards to sandwiches. I personally love the Paul Reubens hold the slaw vegan dirty sauce and no cheese.

  • Hichem Elfeki

I just ate a sandwich with rotten avocadoes after being made to wait about 10 minutes because of the fries on top of that the order cost 22 dollars. No love with this sandwich.

  • Ryan Ozubko

Fresh, tasty sandwiches, ready quickly. The staff are the friendliest I've experienced in a long time and they were genuinely interested in our satisfaction. We'll be back.

  • Blake Justman

Love Ike's, sourdough bread is delicious and the staff usually does good work. Sometimes they put onion rings in the bottom of a bag etc. Otherwise they do good work.

  • Sasha Sarver

Chipper staff. Popularity is the only cause for a wait. It's never an unreasonable wait, but always worth it!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Martin Reinders

Four people "working"... took FOREVER to get a sandwich made. No other customer in sight. Might consider hiring a Togos sandwich maker to show you how it's done...

  • Devin Collins

Amazing sandwiches! My first time here I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was blown away with how delicious and fresh the sandwiches were. Definitely recommend!

  • MR. GONZO

Great sandwiches. Very popular. Be prepared to wait during the lunch rush. We'll worth it tho. I will be returning when I'm in the area. Highly recommended.

  • Elizabeth Garcia

Amazing food and good service. Excessively air-conditioned though and not a lot of outdoor seating. Accessible children's seats and decent children's menu.

  • Gloria Rodriguez

Sandwiches are real good it was just so boring no people no music place was empty won't go back to that Ike's I'll try another one sometime later maybe.

  • David Bray-Sillik

This has to be one of the best sandwiches I have had period! When I am back in San Jose I will be back we went here for lunch 2 days in a row . …

  • Pravin Balasubramaniam

Like the sandwiches here. Many options for vegetarians. Bit pricey than other sandwich places
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Rick Banuelos

My now favorite sandwich shop. I love the Mad Bum & the Damon Bruce. You must choose the Dutch Crunch bread. The fries are good, but overpriced.

  • Nichole Manzanilla

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Lots of vegan options, but probably better to not get any meat than vegan meat, you have been warned. LOL

  • Gabrielle Marie Akiko Koizumi

Great sandwiches, be sure to check the menu from other locations as there is more sandwiches available than what is just on the posted menu

  • AutosNow4Sale Buy Sell trade

I have your brain so there was no good taste not much toppings on sandwich though...
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Brianna Everett

I love the variety of choices presented at Ike's. Every option I've tried is a perfect blend of flavors. And the service is impeccable.

  • Joe Arau

Great place for a good sandwich, awesome service. Specially the guy who took my order. Funny sandwich names, nice music while waiting.

  • Alan Szeto

Very good sandwiches, but pricey. And what's up with the $.75 surcharge? Because of that, I'll likely take my business elsewhere.

  • Joey Taormina

Some of the best sandwiches I've ever had and really fast service. Going around lunch time parking is a hassle but well worth it

  • Kevin Duffy

Matt Cain sandwich was "BOMB" as usual. I only stop here once a month as they're pricey. I guess because it's so darn worth it.

  • Karl Tiedt

Amazing sandwiches and service here. Try the joker, you won't regret it (unless you hate meatballs and or fried cucumbers).

  • Claire Cettel

Absolutely delicious! There's usually a line, but it goes quick, and gives you time to decide which sandwich you want.

  • Candy Woodring

Absolutely the best sandwiches! The staff is amazingly awesome to, in my opinion there is no place better than Ike's!

  • James Everhart

Very rude. Won't answer questions nor honor special requests. I'll not go back. Nor will my guests that came with me.

  • Chris Tran

You can't go wrong with an Ike's sandwich. My favorite is the Menage a Trois on their Dutch crunch bread. Delicious!

  • Miranda Kelley

Hard to decide which sandwich to get. I even like the vegetarian chicken sandwich. Free lollipops are a nice treat.

  • Brian Venegas

Very careful about customer safety. Awesome sandwiches! Adam Richman & Steph Curry are mine and my son's favorite.

  • Joseph Kohler

Good sandwiches. Good choices. A little pricey but I know I will get a good meal and the value is, well, good.

  • Miriam

I ordered 2 of their cheesesteaks sandwiches and when I got home I noticed it was all vegetables and no meat.

  • Chad Van Deren

Great tasting and interesting sandwiches. Not the cheapest meal, but well worth it. My family loves it here.

  • john valadao

#18 the MATT CAIN one of the best sandwichselection on the list. I get it almost all the time I come in.

  • Will Fer

It was crazy good
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Melchor Herrera

Good Sammie's here, can get busy so suggest you use the app to have orders ready ahead of time

  • Tyler

Gotta love Ike's sandwiches. Literally hundreds of sandwich options and they're always great.

  • S Williams

Great food with large portions but sandwiches run $10-$12 which is a little steep for me

  • Rich Mares

Pricey for the 7" you get the sourdough was too doughy it was more bread than filling

  • TheMaddHapa

It's in between the two buildings just in case you didn't know. Great sandwiches.

  • Jonathan Weinand

Excellent veggie options. Some of the best sandwiches I've had at a decent price

  • Chase May

Love me a good sandwich. All the employees seem to be doing their jobs well.

  • Joey R

Great sandwiches! Young man taking order was helpful, friendly and engaging

  • Cynthia “LovelyThia” Torres

We love this place! Great Sandwiches nice staff and very clean bathrooms!!

  • Peter Nunez

The one thing I don't like is you have to go on line to get the full menu.

  • miguel guerrero

Madison Baumgartner is amazing.... staff is very helpful and super fast

  • Lee Evaldez

Great sandwiches and fast service. You get your money's worth of food.

  • Juan Carlos Sandoval

The service was good and the sandwiches here are very delicious.

  • Sammarye

Be vegan chicken sandwich was mediocre
Service
Dine in

  • Jordan Davis

they closed before the hours on the door said they closed :(

  • Seán McLoughlin

OK place to go for a sandwich, not much of a wait, food ok.

  • Chloe Martins

Delicious sandwiches. A little pricey. Tad bit of a wait.

  • Katia Fernandez

The sandwiches taste old. They lack a balance in flavors.

  • Anthony Mora

Pretty good food. A little greasy but really great taste

  • Marcos Fuentes

Doordasher friendly, always had a great experience here.

  • Chet Kutzleb

Friendly and the best sandwiches
Service
Take out

  • George L. Ortiz

My son ,loves the sandwiches here, a bit too pricey tho

  • Celina Uong-Escobar

Delicious sandwiches, friendly service, clean location!

  • Christopher Racine

A rather new good clean place to get tasty sandwiches

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