Ike's Love Sandwiches - Tempe

The vegetarian options displayed on the wall seemed promising, but the actual sandwich only had salad and tomatoes. This was surprising, especially since we visited just one hour before closing.

Lunch during an event. Matt Cain (Turkey, roast beef and salami) had sourdough and was in absolute sandwich sky. It took a little longer than expected to get it, but at his fair I was in the back of about 20 people from the event. Other people also enjoyed at the table. Very recommended!

This was my first visit to this restaurant, and I found the menu a bit complicated since I had to read through each sandwich description. However, the sandwich I ordered was incredible! I didn't expect it to be so tasty; it was a tuna sandwich on bread that was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The flavors were excellent! The only reason I didn't give a 5-star rating is that one of the employees was wearing a very dirty T-shirt. Cleanliness is essential, including having neat hair, short clean nails, and tidy clothing. The rest of the staff were fine, dressed in casual streetwear, and only one person wore a clean white chef's apron and gloves.

I visited Third Ike while I was in town, and I usually have great experiences there. Unfortunately, today in Tempe was disappointing. I ended up spending close to $30 for a sandwich, one side, and a drink. The sandwich only had three pieces of meat, and just one type at that. It was the saddest sandwich I've ever had! The other sandwiches in the restaurant seemed to pity mine. It's unacceptable for a place to sell a sandwich at that price with just three slices of meat. If you're looking for a high-quality Ike sandwich, I recommend going to Scottsdale instead. The ball player after whom the sandwich is named should feel embarrassed.

We love Ike's because they have a ton of options and vegetarian meat substitutes that all taste great! We've only ever had a few orders incorrect and it's a good amount of tasty food for the cost. Personally, we skip on the dirty sauce though because it doesn't add much flavor for 400 Cal.