(which stands for biggest, meatiest, tastiest), all of which were inaccurate. So i worked at jersey mikes not to long ago and one night me and the GM kinda got into it nothing physical or anything We received two soggy and watery tuna sandwiches so soggy we got disgusted and didnt even eat the sandwiches after two Food was wrong. Jersey Mikes is amazing. Username and password will be sent to you via email. We tried the "Spicy Italian", which had pepperoni, salami, and provolone cheese on their Italian white bread. I have to admit I was skeptical as I unwrapped the sandwich. They are using better quality meats and slicing to order. It's called Mikes Way, which apparently means it's the intended amount for the sandwich, but it's a bummer when you're eating it. navigator.sendBeacon('https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', payload); Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. But what makes a sub at Subway different from one at Jimmy John's? Jimmy Johns is pretty good to but doesn't come close to the size, quality and taste. The biggest complaint we had with this sandwich is its construction. This the fifth time Ive had customer service issues, that could have been resolved w reasonable customer service and want to be the best! Succulent pastrami is grilled to perfection with melted Swiss cheese and then dressed with sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. We put four chains to the test to see which one you should buy. All Rights Reserved. I was skeptical before even ordering the sandwich and I was not wrong to feel that way. Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon, and mayo. Do people in the south really think we don't drink sweetened iced tea up here? We were looking for that perfect combo of high quality meat and cheese, on great bread, and fresh toppings that create an incredible sandwich. I will never return agian. While I was incredibly disappointed they ran out of the seeded bread and had to resort to the standard white bread, the sandwich itself was a success. They use a lean turkey breast with no additives and flavorful provolone cheese. Jersey Mikes is definitely a better place to get a sandwich, but if you are on the run it is more convenient to get Jimmy Johns. Karen Kryder May 13, 2021 at 1:47 pm, Jersey Mikes is far better than Jimmy Johns! They must be doing something right, despite that unfortunate Jared incident. I ordered the same sandwichan Italian subfrom each chain. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 558-560 Newark Avenue, Jersey City location). This six-inch Italian sub cost about $9, making it the most expensive of the chains. EatThis.com is part of the AllRecipes Food Group. Unfortunately, with great curing comes a great deal of saltwhich explains the fact this regular sub falls just under 500 milligrams of your recommended daily intake of sodium. I am no stranger to QuickChek sandwiches. Jersey Mike's subs were the most expensive by far. Overall, Primos is just a quality sub with fresh ingredients. And while none of the sandwiches are keto-friendly, note that you can order a salad with only olive oil and oregano as the dressing and with meat on top. I smelled it, I poked the bread, I pulled off the top and inspected the tomatoes and lettuce for any discoloration. We mean AMAZING. Gonzo: Although the bread got really soggy, overall, it was pretty good. I've only been to Jersey Mike's once so far but I liked it a lot. But first, we have one burning sub-related question to answer. We had the "Vito", which is their original Italian sub with salami, capicola ham, provolone, onion, lettuce, tomato, and not enough Italian vinaigrette. 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These new workers over the past few months have diminished the quality of food significantly. Overall, it was really dry, without any bite from any kind of sauce at all. The flavor was decent, and you get some of each ingredient in every bite because of how it's layered. If you care about the owner/ceo being an exotic animal hunting douche canoe then dont eat at Jimmy Johns. For most teenagers, convenience is a huge factor. Yes, this Philly cheesesteak is high in sodium and saturated fat, so while lower in calories compared with some of the worst sandwiches on this list, it still doesn't make our top three choices. Their flavors are good but that's all it is - just good. It might be named after the beaches of the Garden State, but with the amount of bloat-inducing sodium you'll find in this sub, you won't be looking too bikini body ready. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 320 Ridge Road, Mahwah location). Metairie, LA 70006-5439. I was shocked when I got home and unwrapped it. All vegetables are prepped fresh every day. Honestly i find Jersey Mikes flavor of their meat to be superior. Website: Subway Franchise # of U.S. locations: 24,000 Initial Investment: $140,050 - $342,400 Franchise Fee: $15,000 Royalty Fee: 8% of gross sales Advertising Fee: 4.5% of gross sales Net Worth Requirement: $80,000 - $310,000 Liquid Capital Cash Requirement: $30,000 - $90,000 Firehouse Subs Both sub shops had the usual culprits: turkey, ham, meatball, Italian, tuna, and cheese steak. Tried one once and that was the end of going back there. Read more: I ate the cheapest cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. xhr.open('POST', 'https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', true); The tomatoes were slightly gummy and the cucumbers added too much moisture to the sandwich. They now have a lot more than just their signature roast beef sandwich with horsey sauce.. I placed the order and before I could even ask if they baked the bread on site, that little guy was in my hand, and I was on my way. This - all day. I'm not really sure what this means, so I'll be doing some hard hitting journalism to find out for you, because that does sound different. His friend made a tomato pie. Lousy attitude. We added lettuce, tomato, pickles, banana peppers, olives plus oil and vinegar, and salt and pepper. And although Jersey Mikes is more fresh, and tastes better, it is still a sandwich, and it may not be worth it to go out of you way to get one. Your email address will not be published. Although Jersey Mike's prides itself for serving up handmade hoagies, you should still be mindful of what you order at the sandwich shop. We had the "Blimpie Best" which is loaded with ham, salami, capicola, proscuittini, provolone, and then made the "Blimpie Way" with lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, oil, vinegar and oregano. 4. jrtasoli 1 yr. ago. When I first started this sub chain showdown, I ultimately believed Jersey Mikes would be the eventual winner. There is a JJs in Monroe on US 165 north of I-20, and the other 2 are located in Shreveport. The top three sub chains in term of sales in America are Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mikes, according to Nation's Restaurant News. JJs is ok but more in tune with Subways taste. Amaral MS, RD, CSO clinical and research dietitian at Cedars Sinai. Jersey Mike's Subs makes a Sub Above - fresh sliced, authentic Northeast-American style sub sandwiches on fresh baked bread. Jersey Mike's allows for much more customization, and it seems to taste a little fresher than Jimmy John's. JMs are more harder to find than JJs, by and large. More than 2,000 locations open and under development throughout the United States. Their secret "juice" is their signature oil and vinegar dressing. $2 Off ANY Regular Jersey Mike's Sub. These subs get "grilled" (their words, not mine) if you want them hot, which means another pass in the oven. Jersey Mikes Is DEFINITELY BETTER AND DEFINITELY FRESHER . Primo Italian: Bread: 7.0 (wouldve been higher with seeded bread) Fillings: 7.8 Toppings: 7.6 Value: 7.2 Overall: 7.4, Best Bread: Jimmy Johns Best Fillings: Primo Hoagies Best Toppings: Primo Hoagies Best Value: QuickChek Biggest Surprise: QuickChek Biggest Disappointment: Wawa. In this particular article we will give you some of the highlights of Jersey Mikes Blt Sub. While Subway may have the lead as one of the most popular, if not the most popular, sandwich chains in the country, there are many other chains that can compete and would even be considered better. At both places I had a sandwich on traditional bread, with turkey, provolone, lettuce, mayonnaise. Publix is the best of course, glad that's acknowledged. It needed a boost somewhere. in English Literature and foray through digital marketing, her life path was made abundantly clear. In my opinion, not only the meat at Jersey Mikes was more fresh, but the bread was softer and the vegetables tasted and looked like they had just been cut. Not only are 250 of those calories entirely from mayo, but there's also more sodium in the entire sub than you should eat in an entire day. I can't taste any tea in it whatsoever. Gonzo: I like Potbelly. They are the biggest sub chain in the world, with over 44,000 franchised locations. This sub is low in calories and uses real sauerkraut made from just cabbage and saltno preservatives! "It's sodium content is lower than most of the options, and gives a little fiber with the veggies.". No, not a pizza, but a pie with tomatoes in it. Rights Reserved, I have read and agree to the PissedConsumer. Located in downtown Englewood, I drove down memory lane, passing by some old lunch haunts and hangouts. Wawas standard white roll is on the tougher side, which I can appreciate, but also requires more chewing and tearing. But the very moment we got into the car, my grandfather yelled, That was atrocious! Hit the lanes at some of the best bowling alleys in Michigan. They had (maybe still do?) They also sell a smaller four-five inch sandwich for $6.29. Normally with QuickChek sandwiches, Im used to the lettuce spilling out everywhere, or the bread to be stale, etc. Pretty classic flavors. The meat is blah, but the vegetables are fresh and abundant. It tastes how a Jersey sub should taste. A few bites in, it seemed like a solid sandwich. In 1971 at the Jersey shore town of Point Pleasant, not far from Springsteen's Asbury Park turf, Jersey Mike . So if youre ever in dire straits, need a quick sub fix, and have to resort to a chain, heres my ranking of the best ones. Fun fact: The original QuickChek location opened in Dunellen in 1967. While the sandwiches are good, it's the toppings that really push them . Next: Ranking Wendy's Best Menu Items, Including Their New Jalapeo Popper Chicken Sandwich, Lianna boarded a plane by herself for the first time at the tender age of 12 to traverse nearly 9,000 miles halfway across the world. But my grandfather wolfed it down, groaning and exclaiming, This is great! She says, "It has the most sodium, sugar and saturated fat out of all the sandwiches. This is a well made sub. That simple switch may tack on 30 calories, but it's surprisingly worth it for saving about 500 milligrams of sodium while adding 12 grams of proteinwhich is far too much protein for one meal, so definitely split it in half. Nobody's gonna mention Firehouse! Jersey Mike's: Sub in a Tub and/or. There is not a lot of meat on this small sandwich, and it's incredibly dry. Another unique thing this chain does that sets their subs apart is steaming all meats before they go on that signature bread - it adds a tenderness that's unbeatable. Was told by sorry by employee and that it would only be another 2 seconds. This a big positive. Lets get something straight. Love the sisters at Bommarito's in St. Clair Shores! if( 'moc.sihttae.www' !== location.hostname.split('').reverse().join('') ) { love JJs, marlene jones Aug 13, 2019 at 5:42 pm. Which is better? Would You Like to Convert It Into Review? That's not to say that other items on the McDonald's menu are much better. Related: Pizza Party: Ranking Every Major Pizza Chain From Worst To Best (Sorry Not Sorry). Its slightly buttery and light and I appreciate the fact that they rip the breading out for certain sandwiches. They are all about giving you the sandwich the way THEY want you to have it. Frank's Red Hot Sauce, lettuce, tomato with blue cheese dressing. Gonzo: I dont even want to talk about Subway. Similar to Subway, the bread used at Jersey Mike's is always baked fresh, but the meats and cheeses at this chain are sliced fresh for each sandwich. Ill be honest here. Amaral says it's without a doubt The Original Italian. My goal: to find out how these hoagie hawkers stack up. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 200 Harrison Avenue, Kearny location). I ordered a small Italian with prosciutto, hot capicola, Genoa salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, white onions, oil and vinegar. Currently, there are nearly 2,000 locations worldwide. That first trip is what ignited a lifelong passion, and it's one that continues to be fueled through pen and paper Or, in this case, a keyboard and a computer screen. Not bad. I think what threw me off the most was the bread. So next time you get in the mood for a cold cut, I highly recommend you ditch Jersey Mikes and give Jimmy Johns a try. This was one sandwich that actually surprised us with how decent it was. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider It's a thumb thinghomemade cheese sauce for dipping at #watertowerpub in Lexington. But for $4.59, this sub was a hell of a bargain and just edged out Jimmy Johns. Wayne D. Jul 19, 2022 at 9:09 pm, Hi I have had only jimmy Johns and I really like them alot there sandwiches are also made fresh every day I have changed a few items on my sandwich and the staff is great friendly and curtisouse, Traci Apr 21, 2022 at 3:54 pm. We tried the "Italian" withGenoa salami, pepperoni, Virginia honey ham, melted provolone, Italian dressing, and seasonings, served "Fully Involved". They slice their meat to order for each and every sandwich, so be prepared for a few minutes wait. If you didn't already know, buffalo sauces are some serious sodium offenders. If you could not already tell, I like to channel my Italian heritage when it comes to picking subs. So for the same price you can get an eight-inch sandwich at Jimmy John's or something half the size at Jersey Mike's. Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapeos and of course extra melty white American cheese. Otherwise, it's not the best choice. RELATED: The 7-day diet that melts your belly fat fast. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Pick the best hoagie for your health with our ultimate ranking. They claim to be unique in "steaming" their meats and cheeses before loading them onto the fresh baked bread. advice every day. Overall, this was a very solid sandwich but still felt lacking for some reason. We chose to analyze the nutrition of each sub with traditional white bread and at the regular size (7-1/2 inches). Jersey Mikes is very good also. The biggest complaint we had with this sandwich is its construction. The subs here become much more than the sum of their parts, Alcamo's subs transcend into greatness. The meat was subtle in a way and never overpowered the sandwich. Adding or subtracting which ingredients you want or dont want. It was a little hearty, a little crusty, but also a little off. The bread was pretty good, soft but still retaining a slight chew to it. Amazon.com: Jersey Mikes Gift Card $25. There is no better way to cure a craving than with some fresh cold cuts. The oil and vinegar gave it a shot in the arm. I ordered the Original Italian with provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami and pepperoni, and got it Mikes Way with white onions, lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar, oil and spices. Scheduled to Open 03/01/23. Who puts green peppers and cucumbers on an Italian sub? While the sandwiches are good, it's the toppings that really push them over the edge of flavor falls. 3. This eight-inch sandwich was $8.75. The Italian dressing was a good idea. It may not rack up as much sodium as the subs surrounding it, but we deduced points from this loaded sub because of the lower protein content. I just cant eat it anymore. Sandwiches that feature fresh ingredients, but are in your hand quickly is what Potbelly aims to provide. The family-owned chain now has 153 locations across New Jersey and New York. For places I can go fairly regularly (none of the above convenient to home or work), I wind up at DiBella's once or twice a month and it's always been good. Oddly greasy and almost no flavor in any component. A community to share news, events, gatherings, stories, and more for everyone that calls The Holy City (and the surrounding communities in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties) home. I e been to Jersey Mikes a couple of times now,usually I get the tuna sub because they say it's made fresh everyday! So here are . Blimpie's sandwiches, upon the first inspection, could be considered to be a bit flat. The heavier ingredients slide out while you're eating since they're stacked closer to the front. its obvious they just want to go home.. My son & I decided to go to this restaurant as the last time he went, food and service was decent. The meat here is not great quality, which is a major blow. How much brain power does it take to say.. Got to Somerset location at 5:53. A giant Club Sub with turkey, ham. Don't close your jaw just yet. When they say "We have the meats", they mean on this sub. But at $7.50 for the regular eight-inch sandwich and $4 for the smaller Little John version, you cant really beat it. Ask for those hot pepper, you are going to need them. } I am a big fan of Firehouse. Firehouse is a quickly growing chain, with over 1000 locations now across the country. The Stickball Special knocks it out of the park when it comes to serving up nearly an entire day's recommended intake of sodium and just over half of the recommended amount of saturated fat you should consume in a day. Jimmy John's is good for something quick/easy and tasty, but Jersey Mike's has better quality ingredients and you get more of everything in each bite. By submitting comments you grant permission for all or part of those comments to appear in the print edition of New The bread didn't taste very fresh, though, which made the sandwich more dry. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. meatball sub on Rosemary Parmesan. This is unfortunate, given that Jersey Mikes is better, but Jimmy Johns is getting more business due to the convenience factor, creating more Jimmy Johns restaurants and less business to Jersey Mikes. Post as a guest. When McDonald's began using the words "sweet tea" to advertise a product it already sold as "iced tea," a person from the deep South implored me to try it, insisting I had never had anything like sweet tea because I had not spent much time down south. At Jersey Mikes, I had to wait a few minutes before my sub was ready. 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