Every location comes with exclusive sandwich offerings that are eclectically named as a tribute to local celebrities and icons. Ike's Love & Sandwiches features sandwiches for all: meat lovers, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free.

Does Ike's sandwiches have gluten free bread?

Review. They have gluten free bread. They are knowledgeable and take steps to avoid cross contamination.

What gluten free bread does Ike's use?

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The gluten-free sandwiches are made on rolls from Mariposa Baking, with Food for Life Brown Rice Bread for backup. Ike estimates that 10% of all sandwiches he sells at some locations are gluten-free.

Is Ike's BBQ Sauce gluten free?

Hi! I work at Ikes and a majority of our sauces are gluten free, the dirty sauce included! ... If you ask us at the register we have a list that will show any other sauces.

What kind of bread does Ikes have?

One of the most popular aspects of Ike's is the Dutch Crunch bread, which of course is super popular around the Bay Area. However, Ike revealed to SFGate that he's not really a fan of it.

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Does Ikes make their own bread?

Founder and namesake Ike Shehadeh opened the first sandwich shop in 2007. ... The signature on any Ike's sandwich is their “Dirty Sauce,” a creamy garlic aioli that is toasted into the bread. The custom-made bread comes in soft Dutch crunch, French, sourdough, whole wheat or gluten-free rolls.

What is Ikes Dutch bread?

Dutch Crunch bread is a San Francisco bread sensation that is not sourdough! These rolls — generally used for building sandwiches — are made from a tender white bread but topped with a rice flour coating that bakes up incredibly crisp and crackled, making for a bread roll that is both beautiful and delicious.

Is Ikes gluten-free bread vegan?

All of their breads are vegan except for the wheat (it's honey wheat).

Is halal chicken gluten-free?

The Halal Guys on Twitter: "The chicken is gluten-free, but is cooked with a layer of pita on top.… "

Can you make your own sandwich at Ike's?

7. Ike's Secret Menu is enormous. Basically, if a sandwich has ever been on a menu and Ike's can still make it (meaning it doesn't require a special sauce that isn't currently being made), Ike's will do just that.

Does Ike's sandwiches have vegan cheese?

At Ike's, the options range from vegan chicken to turkey and meatballs. In addition, there is a vegan sauce garlic aioli smeared on all sandwiches! They serve a vegan cheese with a soy copy of shredded mozzarella if you wish to add some. The majority of their non-vegan sandwiches are veganizable.

Is the dirty sauce at Ike's vegan?

Ike's Dirty Sauce is a garlic aioli with our secret blend of seasonings and spices. *Vegan Dirty Sauce is also available. ... Each sandwich comes hot on Dutch Crunch bread served with dirty sauce, lettuce and tomato.

Do Mike and Ikes have dairy?

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Mike and Ikes are dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy and wheat free.

What is in Ike's vegan meatballs?

Dubbed the “plant ball,” the new option—which builds on an existing plant-based meatball that IKEA launched in 2015—is made from yellow pea protein, oats, potatoes, onion, and apple. The new plant ball carries a mere 4 percent of the carbon footprint of IKEA's traditional meat-based Swedish meatball.

Which bread is vegan at Ike's?

Ike's some of the best vegan sandwiches I've had! It's scary how good they are! The "Dutch Crunch" bread makes the sandwich even better! *All their bread is V friendly except the honey wheat.

Do falafels have gluten?

Your average store bought and restaurant falafel has both chickpea wheat flour in it, which makes it not gluten-free. The best bet is to make your own gluten-free falafel, and this recipe from Joy Food Sunshine fits the bill nicely.

Are halal guys falafel gluten-free?

Only the falafel and lamb are gluten-free. The falafel and French fries are the only things that are fried (French fries are gluten free as well), so the oil is safe. ... Pretty much all the toppings, including the white sauce are gluten free (except for the tabbouleh obviously).

Does halal white sauce have gluten?

Pretty much all the toppings, including the white sauce are gluten free (except for the tabbouleh obviously). Halal Guys also has an allergen list on their website you can check.

Are the onion rings at Ikes vegan?

Unfortunately no they aren't.

Who owns Ike's sandwiches?

Ike Shehadeh, founder of the Bay Area-born Ike's Love and Sandwiches, has grown his chain from his first Castro location to an 80-plus restaurant empire. I'm about 50 minutes into a late March interview with Ike's Sandwiches' eponymous owner, Ike Shehadeh, when he drops a veritable bombshell on me.

What is mottled crust?

That crackled crust on top of tiger rolls is the result of spreading the half proofed bread dough with a rice flour paste. When the tiger bread or tiger rolls get baked in the oven,the top of the bread gets this mottled crackly crust.

Is Dutch crunch bread a California thing?

It's not Californian at all — most sources agree that it comes from tijgerbolletjes in the Netherlands, known as tiger bread elsewhere in Europe. (Although at least one small child in England has petitioned to call it giraffe bread, to better describe its markings.)

Why is Dutch crunch so good?

The bread Its virtues as a sandwich bread are undeniable. It's dense and doughy with just a hint of sweet, and it has a squishy crumb that can support a hefty pile of sliced meat. Just like the cinnamon streusel is the best part of a coffee cake, the crust is the best part of Dutch Crunch.

What is godfather sauce at Ike's Place?

Ikes is known for its dirty sauce (hot mayonnaise) and godfather sauce (Dijon cream), but is available with character: Caesar, Ranch, BBQ, Cranberries, and French.

Why is Ikes halal?

Texas Chicken and Burgers is 100% Halal We are proud to serve exclusively 100% halal certified meat at all of our locations. This is due to the large quantity of blood gushing out from the body. SF Giants Price: $9.99 Ike's Love and Sandwiches is one of the few chain restaurants that provides a Halal option.