Southern Californian (Maybe all of California, too?) Local Eats

[Californian Elitist]

The AP thread has gotten COMPLETELY off topic, and I’ve contributed to that lol. Let’s talk about crappy, overrated, tasty, underrated food here.

@Mac Tonight To answer your question, I love Roscoe’s, but it’s best eaten at the restaurant. Take-out isn’t as good.

 

[Mac Tonight]

The AP thread has gotten COMPLETELY off topic, and I’ve contributed to that lol. Let’s talk about crappy, overrated, tasty, underrated food here.

@Mac Tonight To answer your question, I love Roscoe’s, but it’s best eaten at the restaurant. Take-out isn’t as good.

Agreed! There is such a sad disparity between food eaten in a restaurant vs take out sometimes. Part of it too though probably comes from the atmosphere and the people you're eating with.

Has anyone tried Ike's Love and Sandwiches? (formerly Ike's Place).

There are a bunch of locations throughout so-cal and they have something insane like 800 different sandwich varieties.

 

[Stevek]

Agreed! There is such a sad disparity between food eaten in a restaurant vs take out sometimes. Part of it too though probably comes from the atmosphere and the people you're eating with.

Has anyone tried Ike's Love and Sandwiches? (formerly Ike's Place).

There are a bunch of locations throughout so-cal and they have something insane like 800 different sandwich varieties.

Ike's is my absolute favorite sandwich shop. Used to go to the one in Irvine but now that I work from home, we go to Chino Hills. The Tony Soprano is amazing, my wife likes "The Name of the Girl I'm Dating." Dutch Crunch Bread is a must. I was firmly in the Jersey Mike's camp but would drive the extra miles to get Ike's any time.

As for Roscoe's (I posted in the other thread), Food was fine but I'm not a chicken and waffles guy. No real desire to go back.

Other local eats near Disneyland that we enjoy: Cortina's Italian Deli, Mexi Casa and Varsity Burger (I used to work on corner of Harbor and Broadway and in Anaheim for 14 years so I've tried many places in the city).

 

[Californian Elitist]

Agreed! There is such a sad disparity between food eaten in a restaurant vs take out sometimes. Part of it too though probably comes from the atmosphere and the people you're eating with.

Has anyone tried Ike's Love and Sandwiches? (formerly Ike's Place).

There are a bunch of locations throughout so-cal and they have something insane like 800 different sandwich varieties.

Never heard of Ike’s, but I do love a good sandwich! Adding it to my list.

 

[Mac Tonight]

Ike's is my absolute favorite sandwich shop. Used to go to the one in Irvine but now that I work from home, we go to Chino Hills. The Tony Soprano is amazing, my wife likes "The Name of the Girl I'm Dating." Dutch Crunch Bread is a must. I was firmly in the Jersey Mike's camp but would drive the extra miles to get Ike's any time.

As for Roscoe's (I posted in the other thread), Food was fine but I'm not a chicken and waffles guy. No real desire to go back.

Other local eats near Disneyland that we enjoy: Cortina's Italian Deli, Mexi Casa and Varsity Burger (I used to work on corner of Harbor and Broadway and in Anaheim for 14 years so I've tried many places in the city).

I really want to branch out on my Ike's ordering.

I've tried the:
-Lincecum
-Hella Fat
-Menage a Trois
-We're Just Friends
-Superman

and... yes... I have had the Kryptonite. I was a changed man.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Has anyone had Fat Sal’s? I’m curious about them.

 

[Mac Tonight]

Has anyone had Fat Sal’s? I’m curious about them.

Not me. I've seen them on shows a lot though. Just don't look at the calories

 

[Stevek]

I really want to branch out on my Ike's ordering.

I've tried the:
-Lincecum
-Hella Fat *******
-Menage a Trois
-We're Just Friends
-Superman

and... yes... I have had the Kryptonite. I was a changed man.

The Menage was the first one I had. I tried it again a few weeks ago but I just keep going back to the Tony Soprano.

 

[Mac Tonight]

The Menage was the first one I had. I tried it again a few weeks ago but I just keep going back to the Tony Soprano.

I'll have to try that one on my next trip. Outside of the ones in the Bay Area, I've only gone to the Burbank location. Need to try the Northridge one, as it's closer to home.

 

[Stevek]

I'll have to try that one on my next trip. Outside of the ones in the Bay Area, I've only gone to the Burbank location. Need to try the Northridge one, as it's closer to home.

I do wish they would expand inland a bit more. Corona has been growing and would be ideal...and ideally close.

 

[Stevek]

The topic of burgers came up in the other thread. If you are ever in San Diego, Hodad's is a must. We go to the one in Ocean Beach.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I see @Dr. Hans Reinhardt taking a jab at my beloved In-N-Out and I’m wondering if I need to get my boxing gloves out.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

I see @Dr. Hans Reinhardt taking a jab at my beloved In-N-Out and I’m wondering if I need to get my boxing gloves out.

I remembered that you were a fan when I posted and hesitated saying anything for fear of offending you. No kidding.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I remembered that you were a fan when I posted and hesitated saying anything for fear of offending you. No kidding.

It is definitely a love of mine, but I’m cool with people not enjoying it, of course. It’s the rhetoric comparing it to other chains like McDonald’s and Burger King that get me a little riled up.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I like Lee's sandwiches

There's nothing I care for at In and Out

 

[Deleted member 107043]

It’s the rhetoric comparing it to other chains like McDonald’s and Burger King that get me a little riled up.

Ok I'll grant you that it's way ahead of those places, especially in terms of experience. McDonalds and Burger King are garbage.

 

[J4546]

I get Chicken Tikka Burritos from IndieMex all the time.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Ok I'll grant you that it's way ahead of those places, especially in terms of experience. McDonalds and Burger King are garbage.

Ain’t even gon’ lie, I do enjoy a few items at Mickey D’s. However, their quality is definitely trash. Burger King is sad and even worse than McDonald’s.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Ain’t even gon’ lie, I do enjoy a few items at Mickey D’s.

Such as? Spill the beans! This is a safe space.

I'll admit that I like their fries, but who doesn't?

 

[Californian Elitist]

Such as? Spill the bean! This is a safe space.

I'll admit that I like their fries, but who doesn't?

Their fries are delicious. I also love their nuggets, McChicken sandwich, and apple pie (I prefer the fried version though). That’s about it. I haven’t had a Big Mac in years and can barely remember what it tastes like.