Always a good sandwich at Ikes. Cute that the bread is pink for Valentine's Day. If I could do it differently, next time I'd order fewer toppings. I get greedy because they are all free, but including everything masks the flavor of the sandwich. Need to be more thoughtful.
Vegan Restaurant
Ike's Love & Sandwiches
· $$$$ · poway · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Always a good sandwich at Ikes. Cute that the bread is pink for Valentine's Day. If I could do it differently, next time I'd order fewer toppings. I get greedy because they are all free, but including everything masks the flavor of the sandwich. Need to be more thoughtful.
Vegetarian of 10+ years. Unfortunately $18 for one vegetarian sandwich is absurd, HOWEVER the fact that the option is even there is great. I ordered through Grubhub and they don’t allow very many modifications so I had to add my own olives and mayo at home. I would hope they had more topping options in store but it doesn’t look like it. The sandwich isn’t huge like I was expecting for $18. The vegetarian bacon is definitely morningstar farms & the vegetarian meat is tofurkey, both which I get at Walmart when I make my own SO the sandwich IS delicious, the bread was great. Again obviously the price is crazy and the only note I have is they should be filling the sandwiches more for that price. The vegetarian nuggets again just like Walmart and wish they were cooked more but still good! If I wanted to go out to eat with someone for a sandwich I would absolutely go here for the convenience of having vegetarian meat available.
Vegetarian of 10+ years. Unfortunately $18 for one vegetarian sandwich is absurd, HOWEVER the fact that the option is even there is great. I ordered through Grubhub and they don’t allow very many modifications so I had to add my own olives and mayo at home. I would hope they had more topping options in store but it doesn’t look like it. The sandwich isn’t huge like I was expecting for $18. The vegetarian bacon is definitely morningstar farms & the vegetarian meat is tofurkey, both which I get at Walmart when I make my own SO the sandwich IS delicious, the bread was great. Again obviously the price is crazy and the only note I have is they should be filling the sandwiches more for that price. The vegetarian nuggets again just like Walmart and wish they were cooked more but still good! If I wanted to go out to eat with someone for a sandwich I would absolutely go here for the convenience of having vegetarian meat available.
Was there on 1/18/26, the Tony Gwyn Sandwich was very delicious. I will be back to try other sandwiches, however...... Upon arriving approx. around 2ish pm, there was an employee at the counter, we did not receive any greeting. We placed our order, at that point the female employee then put some effort into her attitude. Upon sitting I noticed that the tables had not been cleaned, there was food on the floor, needed to be swept. I wanted to leave, but my husband said let's just wait for our food then we can leave. There was only one other guest eating there. Looked as there was only 2 employees at that time. I happen to be in the restaurant business and felt that management would want to know how their place is run when they are not there. Again, I will try it again, good sandwich, however I hope this information given is received and acted on, thank you.