Ike's Love & Sandwiches Expands to Torrance

New South Bay location offers exclusive sandwich creations and a grand opening celebration.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:50pm

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Ike's Love & Sandwiches, known for its innovative sandwich flavors and loyal following, has officially opened a new location in Torrance, California. The new shop will feature two exclusive sandwiches created just for the Torrance community, and the brand is hosting a grand opening celebration on April 9th with free sandwiches, prizes, and a chance to meet founder Ike Shehadeh.

Why it matters

The opening of the Torrance location continues Ike's growing presence in the South Bay area, a market the brand has prioritized due to its strong community ties and loyal customer base. As an independent sandwich shop, Ike's success in Torrance highlights the demand for unique, craveable food options that go beyond the ordinary.

The details

The new Torrance location will offer two exclusive sandwiches not found at other Ike's shops: The Tentacle (fried chicken, avocado, Ike's Mango Orange Mustard, Swiss) and AJALY (breaded eggplant, avocado, Ike's Mango Orange Mustard, Swiss). Ike's is known for its inventive flavor combinations, five bread options including gluten-free and the iconic Dutch Crunch, and Ike's signature 'Dirty Sauce' - a creamy garlic aioli toasted into the bread.

  • Ike's Love & Sandwiches officially opened its new Torrance location on March 11, 2026.
  • The grand opening celebration is scheduled for April 9, 2026 from 10 AM to 9 PM.

The players

Ike's Love & Sandwiches

A sandwich shop founded in 2007 in San Francisco's Castro District, known for its innovative flavor combinations, loyal following, and unique menu items.

Michael Goldberg

The CEO of Ike's Love & Sandwiches, who is also a former founder of Fresh Brothers Pizza and has seen the strength of the South Bay market firsthand.

Ike Shehadeh

The founder of Ike's Love & Sandwiches, who says the Torrance location was a priority due to the demand from the local community.

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What they’re saying

“Torrance has long been a priority for us. As a South Bay community member and former founder of Fresh Brothers Pizza, I've seen firsthand the strength and loyalty of this market. Opening in Torrance isn't just growth for the brand. It's personal.”

— Michael Goldberg, CEO, Ike's Love & Sandwiches

“We've felt a ton of love in the South Bay with Manhattan Beach and Carson, but Michael kept saying Torrance needed its own Ike's. His family, his friends, everyone kept asking when we were coming. He told me, 'We need Ike's here.' When people are that loud about it, you don't ignore it. Torrance was only a matter of time.”

— Ike Shehadeh

What’s next

The grand opening celebration on April 9th will feature free sandwiches for the first 50 guests, $7.97 sandwiches all day for Ike's Love Rewards members, and a chance for one Rewards member to win free sandwiches for a year.

The takeaway

Ike's Love & Sandwiches' expansion into Torrance demonstrates the strong demand for unique, craveable sandwich options in the South Bay area, as the brand continues to build a loyal following with its innovative flavors and commitment to the local community.