Ike's Love & Sandwiches has officially opened its newest Southern California location in Escondido, expanding its growing San Diego presence with delicious sandwiches, signature Dirty Sauce and more than 999 combinations. The new location will celebrate its Grand Opening on Thursday, November 5, featuring founder Ike Shehadeh, giveaways, special pricing, prizes and more! Located at 1264 Auto Park Way, the new Ike's is open daily from 10am to 9pm.
ESCONDIDO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ike's Love & Sandwiches, the San Francisco-born sandwich chain known for its Dutch Crunch bread and legendary Dirty Sauce, is expanding its Southern California presence with the opening of its newest location at 1264 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029. The opening rounds out Ike's growing San Diego footprint, bringing its bold sandwiches and signature flavors to even more guests across North County. Conveniently located near the freeway and surrounded by quality shopping, the new location offers an easy stop for Ike's fans throughout the area.
While the doors are open today, the celebration continues with Ike's official Grand Opening on Thursday, November 5. Founder Ike Shehadeh will be on hand to welcome the Escondido community for a full day of Ike's-style festivities. The opening also brings two sandwiches created exclusively for the new location:
- Friendly Tom (Escondido Exclusive) — Chicken Fried Steak, Avocado, Ike's Hidden Ranch, Pepper Jack
- Quiet Hill (Escondido Exclusive) — Vegan Steak, Avocado, Ike's Hidden Ranch, Pepper Jack
"Escondido's got range — Safari Park chaos, craft beer, small-town swagger. We don't do subtle, and neither does this city," said Ike Shehadeh, founder of Ike's Love & Sandwiches. "Quiet Hill and Friendly Tom hit just as hard."
Grand Opening Celebration | Thursday, November 5
The official Grand Opening celebration will take place from 10am to 9pm, and will feature:
- A meet-and-greet with founder Ike Shehadeh
- Free sandwiches and Ike's T-Shirts for the first 50 guests
- $7.97 sandwiches all day for Ike's Love Rewards members
- A chance for one Rewards member to win free sandwiches for a year
- A prize wheel spin for every sandwich purchase, with exclusive Ike's prizes
With an expansive menu designed to offer something for everyone, Ike's features five bread options, including gluten-free, and more than 999 sandwich combinations. The signature pairing of Dutch Crunch bread baked with Ike's legendary Dirty Sauce has earned the brand a devoted cult following. With more celebrity collaboration sandwiches than any other chain, Ike's continues to redefine what a sandwich can be.
Whether a longtime fanatic or a first-timer chasing bold flavor, guests can find the new Ike's at 1264 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029, open daily from 10am to 9pm.
Media Contact
Kendall Senko, Ike's Love & Sandwiches, 1 7143212057, [email protected], www.ikessandwich.com
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