Consistency! This place has been slanging sandwiches since I was thigh high to a bread box and it's always tasted just like I remember it. Staff always friendly and line moves quick. Theres a few tables out front but if you get lucky enough to get a parking spot close, just bust that ho open and throw down on the trunk. Menu is halal and options are extensive. Fried Chicken Sandwiches are good as are the wings but my go to is the Beast Mode cheesesteak or the Prince Of Berkeley, can't go wrong either way. 4/5 always good especially late night Bonus: if your here late night you might as well check kingpin up the block and see if they've got hot donuts. You are welcome read more

IB’s - Outdoor dining is available - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

I am not new to IB's. The customer service here is always A1. There has never been 1 time I was not greeted walking into IB's. The food is always hot, fresh, seasoned to perfection and hella good. The establishment is always clean as well. I left before my fries were done. The guy hunted me down and ran me my fries. I literally came out looking for me, tracked me down in my car and gave me my fries. If you see a local or visiting from out of town GO TO IB's you will not be disappointed. read more

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Solid quality and taste. Service was great, smooth and efficient. Value is ok. Only take out available. read more

IB’s - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I came here cause I saw mango habanero sauce for chicken wings and was sold right away. The people here are friendly and have some great food suggestions. They are a small place and great to go to. They do have a few seats outside on the sidewalk, but more are to come. They are quick when they make your food, and it tastes amazing. read more

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Good food, good service, in a To-go ambiance perfectly describes IB. The service was good. I ordered three pepper steak sandwiches with the works. All were made delicious. However, next time I have to make sure there's cheese and extra mayo. I could not taste the cheese. When I eat a cheesesteak, I definitely need to taste the cheese. Other than that, the ingredients were fresh, the bread was soft, and the sandwich hit the spot. I will definitely be back again. read more

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the food is so good. we got introduce to this place with the allblack burger and have been going back ever since. the service is fast and its a great atmosphere and vibe the smell and aroma of the food pushes it over the top read more

I showed up hungry and got handed a cheesesteak so big it could probably double as a pillow. This juicy, melty, glorious mess had me wondering if I should eat it... or just carry it around like a trophy (I was able to eat half of my half and still have some left to brag about!) Bonus points for the staff -- super friendly and helped with recommendations without feeling like an upsale. If you want a meal that's doubles as a workout, IB's is your spot. Just grab napkins... lots of napkins. read more

IB’s - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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A bit on the pricey side but overall very tasty. I think if I go back I'll tell them to put everything to the side so my sandwich isn't soggy. Also with them not having any type of seating, you have to walk to find a place to sit and enjoy your food. Oh, I absolutely loved the garlic fries. And if you're sharing, the LRG is ALOT to eat. It was 2 of us and we barely ate half. read more

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Great spot! Came a little before noon on a Thursday and was worried I'd hit a but lunch rush but it wasn't busy at all. There was a guy getting a sandwich ahead of me and then it was my turn. The sandwich was fantastic as usual. Large portions and a big hit with friends. Parking is tough but usually you can find a spot somewhere along the block read more

IB’s - Menu, not busy! - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Downtown Berkeley has so many great food options that you really can't go wrong. IB's came highly recommended by a friend, and it didn't disappoint. While the sandwiches may seem pricey, the portion sizes make up for it -- the large can easily feed 2-3 people. For my first visit, I tried the garlic steak cheesesteak (regular size). The flavors were good, but I thought there was a bit too much honey garlic sauce, making the sandwich a little too sweet for my taste. That said, it still came together nicely. Next time, I'd probably go for a more savory or traditional option. Parking can be challenging since the area is always busy with foot traffic. We luckily got a spot a couple blocks away and had a pickup order ready to-go to eat in the alley a few restaurants down. read more

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Omg!!! Coming home from the Oakland zoo and we were told about this little hole in the wall Philly spot. I am so glad we decided on stopping by. It was the best Philly cheese steak I have ever had!! We got the regular with mushrooms and peppers. So much flavor. Every bite I took I was like hell yes. This is just a small counter so no inside or outside seating but we just ate it standing outside read more

IB’s - Philly with mushrooms and peppers - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Delicious cheesesteaks! But if that is not your thing, they have burgers and fries as well! We tried the Truffle Cheesesteak and it was sooo flavorful and had a ton of meat in it. Great as a late night meal! Unfortunately, this is more of a take out place as there is no seating anywhere. Ordering online would help minimize the wait. Took maybe 10 mins for us on a weekday during lunch time. read more

Writing this literally minutes after devouring this gas sandwich. At first, I was a little skeptical about the $16 price tag for a regular, but the second they handed it to me and I felt the weight, I was like, "oh yeah, this is worth it." First impressions: it's in a nice part of Berkeley, super close to campus. The place has a clean, minimalist aesthetic, and very tidy inside. No seating though, so definitely more of a grab-and-go spot. I got the spicy steak regular, and the guy making it clearly knew what he was doing. I overheard him talking about his technique, love when people actually care about what they're making. Adds a little extra something, lol. As soon as I opened it up, I was hit with the cheesiest, most packed steak sandwich. Absolutely delicious. If you're on the fence about the spicy option, it's kind of like the spicy sauce from Dyar (not overpowering, just the right kick). Next time I'll probably ask for fewer jalapeños, but other than that? Perfect. Super filling, super satisfying, and the service was clean and responsive. Definitely coming back. read more

IB’s - Spicy Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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IB's is one of my favorite low-key spots. My go-to order is the chopped cheese (with extra garlic) and their garlic honey wings that combo seriously hits every single time. It's a basic hole-in-the-wall, nothing fancy, but the food has never disappointed. It's not trying to be crazy or over the top... it's just solid, comforting food done right. And I cannot wait for their San Jose location to open. I already know I'll be there all the time. read more

This place is located next to Berkeley campus and conveniently opens late (12 AM or 2 AM). Wanted a place to eat before going to the Greek Theater. Ambiance: The place feels like a very open space, the doors are wide open. There isn't a place to eat indoors so do find a spot outside to eat, there is an area nearby for outdoor seating. Service: The staff was very chill and nice. The vibes were good IB's Original $14 (3/5): I ordered everything on it, but it tasted very bland. I can barely taste the sauces or cheese; it tastes very much like meat and lettuce. The regular size is huge enough to share amongst two people. Garlic house cut fries $5 (4/5): This was good and tasted better than the sandwich. It was crispy but did sog after a bit of time. This only had minced garlic on fries so don't expect it to taste of buttery garlic with cheese shreds. Eating it with ranch did enhance it Sweet chili wings $8 (4/5): Ironically enough this tasted a whole lot better than the sandwich. It was crispy and juicy. The flavor was good and not overwhelming. $8 to feed me with 5 wings would be enough to keep me full. I think this would be a great late-night place for drunk food, maybe I didn't get the right cheesesteak however pretty satisfied with everything else but the sandwich. Ordered a combo along with the wings and it came down to about $30 so it's kinda pricey. read more

IB’s - Garlic Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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So good I didn't have a chance to snap a photo. Waiting for my pasta at Gypsy's and saw the location and remembered I had bookmarked it ages ago so I said why not?!?! Glad I did. Ordered super easy online, got the regular price of Berkeley with the works and it was delicious. Thought I would have made it home with a little to nibble on but didnt even last 10 mins between the two of us. Never had a shrimp in my cheese steak but I'm glad I tried it. The shrimp was nice and fresh, the bread was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be back to try other flavors. Dont pass this place if you looking for some good eats! read more

Delicious authentic Philly cheesesteak sandwiches! Lots of creative options. Everything we tried was good. My favorite was the Classic Philly cheesesteak. We also got the garlic steak, surf and turf, onion rings, and tater tots Service was quick. No seating but we didn't have to wait long Decor was cute and emphasized their east coast inspo/roots read more

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Was too hungry for a presentation picture but it was really good, cured my chili cheese craving fast service, I went later in the evening, & there is no seating! All to-go read more

IB’s - Chili Cheese Fries with bacon & sour cream - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Absolutely loved IB's. My girlfriend took me here while I was visiting and wow. The food was absolutely amazing. I had the steak fries and those were amazing. Full of flavor and full of cheese and meat. Was blown away with how amazing the quality of everything in the fires was. Our servers were very nice to us and told me the popular options when I first went. Also, had the chopped cheese and it was very delicious as well. Tastes amazing and definitely will try again when I am back in Berkeley! Amazing vibes at night as the whole street is full of energy and IBS definitely stands out as it's so bright and full of color from the outside. Won't miss it when passing by read more

Never felt more emotional about a sandwich in my entire life. These guys def have the best cheesesteak out there- may give you I.B.S. But this review certainly isn't b.s. read more

Great late night food spot in Berkeley near campus. The Mushroom Cheesesteak was so flavorful and hit the spot. The menu overall is quite large too, so definitely give it a proper look before ordering--I was reading so many delicious things I wanted to try the next time I was there! Note, the wait can be quite long here and there is no dedicated seating/table area, so just keep that in mind if you are in a rush. Overall, IB's is a good spot! read more

IB’s - Regular size Mushroom Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Portions are big, waffles fries are highly recommended. Great for after a show at the Greek.

Please do not dine here! Extremely poor management and cleanliness standards. In addition to treating their employees very poorly, they cut corners around food safety. They need a food code inspection expeditiously - their food will make you sick! Edit 9/22: I am not, nor have I ever been an employee at this establishment. I am a long time resident of the area and customer who has seen the ways in which employees are spoken to and treated. Additionally, lack of washing hands, no glove changes between handling money and food, and coughing/sneezing over the grill doesn't seem food safe to me. Customers should not experience this level of retaliation over a rightfully bad review. read more

So glad we shared the cheesesteak sandwich, it was so good. We brought and shared a regular-size cheesesteak sandwich and it was bomb! The cheese fries are a must!! Reminds me of high school where cheese fries were lunch, so good. read more

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Clerk behind the counter had a nasty attitude. I ordered garlic fries but recieved regular fries that were okay, was charged more because of it, and was not given what I originally ordered. Terrible service. I waited 15 minutes because they kept prioritizing other customers that had come in after me just to be given the wrong order. Overall would not recommend. read more

IB's has been on my radar for quite sometime and I happened to be in the area so I most definitely had to stop by. I got there right when they opened so I didn't have to deal with any crowds and I was able to take my time browsing the menu. The menu is pretty large! They have about 12 different cheesesteaks that they offer along with burgers, loaded fries, sandwiches and chicken wings. I came specifically for the Chopped Cheese which is an NY staple, so hard to find a place in California that serves this. The Chopped Cheese is a chopped beef patty with onions, cheese, lettuce, ketchup and mayo. The sandwich was cooked to order and it was amazing, the meat was very flavorful, juicy and seasoned well. The bread was also amazing and it held up well with all of the toppings and did not get soggy. However I did not like how the lettuce was super wilted, but other than that the sandwich was great. It was also pretty big and was only $13. FYI they also usually have a special sandwich or burger that's created by local Bay Area celebs. The special they had when I visited was the "Cookies Cheesesteak" created by rapper and Cookies founder Berner. I will definitely be back for the chopped cheese and to try some of their other sandwiches and fries. read more

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I'm so glad Berkeley had restaurant week recently and I was able to pop in and try IB's. I always walk past it but have never gone in. I'm usually not a fan of cheese steaks either but this was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! I got the garlic cheese steak and added hot peppers with a side of curly fries. I hope to be able to come back and try other items on the menu because they all sound delicious. The service was fast and efficient and I can't say enough good things about this place! read more

Small cheesesteak shop next to UC Berkeley campus. Their food is good and of good portions, enough for 2 meals if you really wanted to. Lots of meat and cheese provided. Food took a long time to prepare though There is no seating there, so most people take out. If you are visiting the area, you can take it to go and eat at UCB campus just down the street. There are benches/stairs and a nice view just less than 5 minutes walk away. read more

IB’s - IB's Original Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Could've used more cheese but besides that it was pretty good. No seating indoor or outdoor. Just a walk up counter. Would recommend. read more

IB’s - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

If you're looking for a late night bite, IB's cheesesteaks are definitely the way to go! It is exactly what you expect from a cheesesteak, and the portions are very large. I was able to share one sandwich with a friend. Their cheese fries were very good as well. They have different options for your fries, and I decided to go with tater tots. The tater tots were hot and crispy and were delicious with the nacho cheese sauce on top. I would come back if I have a craving for cheesesteaks! Tip: IB's can be ordered through Snackpass, so I would recommend ordering in advance and picking it up. You can avoid the lines late at night this way! read more

IB’s - Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Good stuff for a quick fix. Snackpass makes it really easy to order and the workers are very efficient with orders. I got my order within 15minutes of placing it and it was pretty good. I ordered a cheeseburger, a fried chicken sando, and some standard fries. PRICE: Around $16, after a first-time discount of 20% for two burgers and naked fries which is pretty fair! FOOD: I really enjoyed the fries, they were flavor-packed and soft which is my kind of style. The cheeseburger was very cheesy and great, but it was underseasoned and the tomatoes were sliced in a way that kept popping out of the burger. If you prefer saltier or more flavored foods, definitely leave a note for the chefs or bring your own salt and pepper shakers. SERVICE: Fast and pretty solid! I'll probably come back for a burger fix if around the area! Definitely check it out if you're craving some Berkeley burgers though! read more

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Guess I must be late to the party cause I am just now finding out about this place and it was so bomb and I feel like I was missing out big time now!!! I saved this spot for me to try in b-town with a ton of other spots and my sis and I decided to try this place out for lunch. The pictures had us sold and we was ready to grub grub! so we came in for a visit and saw their extensive menu with a ton of fries combinations we could have chosen but didnt realize it till after we ordered. so we will def be back for some more IB's and their fries selection! She ordered the mushroom one and I got the jalepeno one, ya'll know I love a lil spicy kick to my food. Both were bomb and we got regular cheese fries to share. I def got to try the curly fries and waffle fries next time tho cause those are my 2 faves!!! Services is quick and fast, these ladies have you up and out in no time. However, there was a small wait just due to a party being in front of us. nonetheless, after we ordered and got there, the lines were outside the door, so we got there just in time from the lunch rush! read more

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4.5 out of 5 stars The food here is amazing. So good I went here for 2 separate years of birthdays but the only reason this is a 4.5 star is due to the pricing... also why this year I didn't go for my bday haha! The service is exceptional, nothing special but nothing bad, it's a very cool looking spot though! I do suggest this spot but I do believe it's over priced! But if you have the money, you have to come here! When you go tell them Rothyy sent you! read more

My first time having a cheesesteak and I'm glad it was at IB's. The portion is large so I split half with a friend! The meat was so savory and had amazing seasoning prep. Maybe it was the truffle aioli (or whatever else it is they put) on it alongside the sweet/mild swiss cheese that made it so memorable. .. This is gas... They perfected their craft. Truly a blessing to Berkeley. read more

IB’s - Truffle Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

What's not to love. The size and the flavor. OMG! 10/10 recommend. Super filling. Could have one to feed yourself all day long.

Quick service and open store with no seating. The service was super sweet as well, but the sandwich just did not hit the spot for me. It felt lacking of cheese and flavor overall. The meat felt dry, not juicy, the bread was really good. overall, I feel like this spot is overhyped and I likely wouldnt go again. read more

IB’s - Mushroom Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Sandwich was soggy. Ok cheesesteak. Sandwich was big, but not worth finishing. Service was fine.

I ordered through snack pass for 20% off and go it to go. Order is made in about 10-15minutes and was ready when I got to the shop. I came on a Wednesday night and only 2 others were waiting for their food. The shop is located on the edge of campus so very little parking if you drive here. Usually would be packed with students but it was summer and a weeknight. There are dine in tables if people wanted to sit down and eat there. I ordered the spicy steak for $10 after the discount and this is one heavy hoagie. It was packed with meat and hot cheese but very little pepper. I was hoping for more peppers to make it more spicy but overall it was still a good sandwich. 8/10 read more

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It was not worth my money. The food was too greasy and the portion was too small. Would not come here again.

This spot has delicious cheesesteaks. I usually order the normal size garlic cheesesteak for around $15. You can definitely split this into 2 smaller meals if you're calorie-conscious, as they load it up with "the works," which is their combination of sauces and toppings. I always come here after rock climbing at Pacific Pipe gym to replenish my sodium and energy. read more