Ike's - Berkeley

I never had good experiences here. They didn't consistently know what vegan means. If you ask if certain cheeses are vegan, they'll say yes for ones that contain milk. They also put sauces that contain egg on sandwiches that they tell you are fully vegan. Unfortunately, it seems like it depends on who's working that day, to be sure that you're ordering vegan food Updated from previous review on 2023-07-20

I enjoy the vegan subs at this restaurant, my go-to order is the James and the Giant Peach. However, I actually prefer Crave which is located nearby.

The restaurant offers a complete menu of vegetarian sandwiches, with many of them having a symbol indicating they can be made vegan. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they offer vegan versions of all components of the sandwiches, including mayo, slaw, and cheese. The servers are friendly and well-informed about the plant-based options on the menu. The service is also very quick.

I always get the Pilgrim (turkey cranberry, vegan havarti and lettuce) vegan style. It’s great. Pretty pricey for a fast casual in my opinion, but good location.

I was short on time and decided to finally check out this restaurant. I wasn't expecting to be impressed like I was with Butcher's Son, but I was really pleased with what I had - the Pilgrim, which has vegan turkey and cranberry. The menu indicates which vegetarian options can be made vegan, and you can also inquire about other options. I highly recommend this place for busy vegans!