since Glenn didn't feed Scott today, I took him to Ike's Place. This was my 2nd time there.

It wasn't crowded but I guess the name dropping of Alex's room mate actually helped. Say you're there because of "Kris with a K" and instead of waiting 40 minutes for your sandwich, you get it in 15. Not bad Kris...

This time I had the #1 pick by Alex and the staff which is the "Menages a Troi" Halal Chicken Breast, Real Honey, Honey Mustard, BBQ, PepperJack, Swiss, Smoked Gouda. This is something i wouldn't normally order but because it's the #1, I had to give it a try. I would say the key is the shredded chicken breast. It was awesome.

Scott was pretty happy too and I believe he's a believer now. Ike's lives up to the hype.

No pics?
How can you be TBS w/o pics!

i know...damn. i had my camera too. wasn't even thinking. i was just too crazed to begin eating.

My wife and I went today
I got the bowser she got the vegan fat bastard
The bowser was just insanely delicious
Almost sinful
The vegan fat bastard was okay
The vegan bacon tasted like dogfood bacon treats
And yes I have tasted dog food
The vegan turkey was good though

HOLD ON.

Do not drop my or my roommates name unless you buy me a sandwich there first or your name is Scott Magrath.
K thanks

We gonna have to name drop next time we go
What's your favorite, Alex?

depends but for about a year my roommate Kris and I got the "were just friends". So that speaks volumes if a Vegan and a regular sandwich are that strong. The naplolean complex is a close second. next is the Menages a Troi. I've had the backstabber a few times as well and its great but not as strong as the "were just friends". OH OH and another great one is the "going home for thanksgiving". The cranberry sauce is great, I would suggest trying it with smoked gouda.

cranberry sauce and smoked gouda sounds like a wonderful match!
i love smoked gouda

So, I take it you've taken this relationship to the next level.

kirkland was a savior on friday! thanks again kirkland!!!!

i was told by kris with a k to get the vegan reuben and other folks told me to get the backstabber. i couldn't decide between the two so i got both and they both delivered the goods. the reuben was fucking great and the backstabber was pretty close behind.

after my weekend i realized my initial visit wasnt ike's fault at all.. it was totally joe bunny's. saturday morning we went to weird fish to have what joe described as 'amazing' pancakes. so we went and the pancakes were fucking awful. joe would agree. so im thinking that on my next visit there the pancakes will be great, but that will have to wait til next time. when joe suggests something, know that youll have to go at least twice to get the goods.

Sigh....a vegan Reuben...that shit just ain't right.

i thought the same thing chris...but it IS SF after all

Crazy talk! i cant wait to try the vegan reuben. the regular reuben has been one of my favorite classic sandwiches for a long time, but i havent had one in forevers.

i also cant wait to try the bowser! ive been eyeballing that one for awhile, time to pull the trigger.

dude, you gotta.
it is amazing!

imma try the king koopa next.
those vegan meatballs were pretty good.
i have to taste real thing

awesome, im getting it next trip.

the vegan meatballs are pretty crazy. the first time i went there, the guy at the counter told me not to come back and complain that there were real meatballs on my sandwhich, theyre just that good. he was right!

Finally got to try Ike's today thanks to Josh.
Called in to order and was told it'd take 50 minutes.
I can't believe how crazy that is.
But when I got to the store, I can see why.
They were seriously making sandwiches nonstop.





Got the Menage a Trois and it is AMAZING!
Thanks to Alex for the suggestion.
One hella messy sandwich but the shredded chicken w/ all the sauces is the best.
Don't forget to choose Dutch crunch.



Josh went w/ a Vegan Reuben.
That meat looks too fucking good to be fake.



Anyways, I think Ike's might have just topped my favorite deli in SF.
Normally go to Miller's East Coast for their hot pastrami, but now Ike's...
24 "Say Hey" Hot Pastrami, Bacon, Swiss
Hot pastrami & bacon FTW! Next time.

Check out their menu here: http://www.ilikeikesplace.com/

took a nice lunchtime bike ride and tried the bowser. omg, in a good way.

just saw this place on the show "man vs food"
everything looks so good, hope to make it there someday
has anyone tried "the kryptonite"? it looks insane.

i saw that episode as well. still haven't made it out. i hope man v food won't make the lines longer now

H M S moved to SF? Am I misreading this or just way behind on current events as usual?

EDIT: "rootbeer snob?" Pogue you are too funny.

i think i was there the day they filmed that episode. it was delicious.

i've been going about twice a month for a while now.
i made a list of sandwiches i want to try.

i've tried (*my favorites)
-name of the girl i'm dating
-pride of castro (with pesto)*
-going home for thanksgiving*
-al bundy*
-m.i.l.f.
-bowser
-we're just friends*
-menage a trois*
-change
-fat bastard
-napolean complex*
-eli manning
-paradise found
-hollywood sf cheesesteak

need to try:
-hot momma huda
-the pizzle
-jim rome
-paul reubens
-hot date for hire
-mill's vikings
-bad santa
-nacho boy
-elvis keith
-do you smell what barack is cooking?

anyone have one they love that i don't have on my list?