Review of Ike’s Love and Sandwiches

For years I loved going to Ike’s in Santa Rosa. They took extra precautions like having a separate prep area, to avoid gluten cross-contamination.

After relocating to Boise a few years ago, I missed Ike’s big-time. On a road trip back to California for a wedding, I planned a stop at Ike’s in Reno. I counted down the days.

The actual experience was my worst restaurant experience I can recall since being diagnosed with Celiac Disease. I got glutened so bad it took 2 weeks to recover. In hindsight, my wife recalls that they made the sandwich on the same prep surface, was put on the same toaster moving belt, and cut in half with the same knife as all the regular sandwiches.

I miss Ike’s, but can’t risk that again. Maybe Santa Rosa & other locations are more careful and/or educated.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent