Michael B.
Yelp
TLDR: If you're a vegetarian of any stripe, this is your place! Otherwise, it's a competent but overpriced sandwich shop.
Stopped in for lunch with high expectations, given that I've enjoyed multiple California-based chains like Togo's. There are several bread choices but I went their signature classic Dutch Crunch roll. Very nice and light texture, kudos for that and the friendly service.
From there on, everything's basically competent but I can't say more beyond that. The store was moderately busy (bit more than half full) but I found myself both wiping down my table and checking my watch waiting for my order.
I ordered a 'Menage a Trois', which I'd describe as soft 'flaked' cooked chicken with multiple cheeses and sauce. A whole lot of sauce. So much that I spent a lot of my meal leaning forward to dodge errant drips.
Also, I expect any sandwich with honey mustard, bbq sauce, and yet more honey to be sweet. But yikes, was this *sweet*. Even the Dutch Crunch bread has a slightly sweet taste. At the end of the meal, I felt like I needed an additional slice of (non-Dutch Crunch) bread to cleanse the palate.
With a total coming close to $15 for the 'wich, a drink, a bag of chips, and a tip taken at the register, I can't quite feel the Ike Love. However, I'm going to give this chain another shot with a less sweet sandwich on the sourdough in the near future. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a stop, particularly if you want a place with a good selection of vegan options.
This place scores a 3 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below.
5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here.
4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK being seen eating here by Mother Mary.
3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad.
2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here.
1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.