The bun is literally loaded with ingredients, and as you can see, excellent distribution throughout. From white and wheat bread baked fresh every day, to meats and cheeses sliced fresh for each sub, it's what they do here. 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. Username and password will be sent to you via email. The meats were also sliced thin and tasted fresh, salty and savory. But Ive never been really impressed or depressed by a Wawa sandwich. But costing $7.50 for a six-inch sub, this was a very solid sandwich, but a little overpriced. 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. 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. Its off of a busy main road and a side street with a small amount of parking spots. Jersey Mike's subs were the most expensive by far. Although picking out villains from the heroes may be hard at first glance, we here at Eat This, Not That! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The oil and vinegar gave it a shot in the arm. I also ruled against including Potbelly because theres only one Garden State location, and Panera and Charleys Philly Steaks just dont really fit the profile. Our poll winners for Michigan's Best sub in every region. 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. A few bites in, it seemed like a solid sandwich. You're getting a delicious sandwich for not too much money at Potbelly. We never had one bite that actually had both in it. At Jersey Mikes, I had to wait a few minutes before my sub was ready. Although Jersey Mike's prides itself for serving up handmade hoagies, you should still be mindful of what you order at the sandwich shop. I was surprised by it, I liked the mixture of the meats, including the pepperoni. I called, and bc Niomi said it was ready 8:53 she would not have time to make my sub bc they closed! It's a little bit surprising, for sure, to see a sandwich chain such as Subway toward the bottom of the list. Another pleasant surprise. 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. The only problem was the Italian seasoning, someone was a little heavy handed with the oregano, which gave this sandwich a bit of a bitter, acrid taste. Your email address will not be published. But what makes a sub at Subway different from one at Jimmy John's? Subway's bread, while tasty and durable when toasted, has been limited to the same flavors for years (with the exception of a new flavor added here and there) and does have a tendency to get soggy with condiments such as oil and vinegar. Like how do they even make that sandwich that fast? Jimmy Johns is a sub sandwich restaurant chain that began operating in 1983 and currently has over 2,600 locations. xhr.send(payload); lad May 7, 2019 at 4:36 pm, R.Kelly Apr 2, 2019 at 3:30 pm. While I had to rip it in half myself and my photo may not look too convincing, it was still the best tasting sub Ive had out of all the chains. Yummy sammiches. You will be able to edit the text before publishing. If you wouldve told me it was from the Italian deli down the street, I probably wouldve believed you. The other benefit of this chain is the speed behind the actual creation of the sandwich, making them one of the faster sandwich chains out there. One, this is a pretty small sandwich, rolling in at 8 inches. (Read 39873 times). We had the "Original Italian" with provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami and pepperoni. Full disclosure: I used to work at a Jimmy Johns in Illinois, so Ive witnessed its rise to success and eventual expansion to my home state. Both Jimmy Johns and Jersey Mike have good customer service for fast food sandwich shops. We've ranked them from worst to best, and would love to hear if you agree. JImmy Johns is much better. Certified Angus USDA choice top round sliced fresh and smothered in BBQ sauce. I just tried Jersey Mike's for the first time in March because I wanted to try it. I ate so much of it when my boys were in baseball, I'm just done with it. PissedConsumer.com strives to provide consumers with the right information to make informed purchasing decisions. And what kind of lunatic orders a sandwich from Subway: this guy. A good sandwich has the capability to make anything better, including a bad day. 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. All the lettuce was in the pocket, and all the meat on outside. A loyalty point program and I'd get a free sub every couple weeks. : Bread: 1.2 Fillings: 1.8 Toppings: 0.7 Value: 1.1 Overall: 1.2, Subways Italian B.M.T., left, and Wawas Italian hoagie. Youre basically just tasting a vinegar sub. Eat on Michigan! These new workers over the past few months have diminished the quality of food significantly. Id never been to Firehouse Subs before, but heard good things. I have decided that Jersey Mikes is better than Jimmy Johns for multiple reasons. A Turkey and Provolone Sub from Jersey Mikes (E. Kubelka). I thought Jersey Mike's was great, but not my favorite. I submitted a complaint on Sunday, Feb. 5th We LOVE Jimmy Johns but have never experienced You will be automatically registered on our site. He slammed a couple bottles of Coke on the table and dumped out a handful of subs like they were candy and said, Sorry Im late. Fresher meat, cheese, & veggies. For more great stories, head to INSIDER's homepage. 2 seconds turned into 20 minutes of waiting along with other multiple frustrated patrons We will not be back to this location and will be advising our town that as long as these two are working there not to eat there. Check out a few of our other taste tests: Who has the best chain chicken wings? The biggest complaint we had with this sandwich is its construction. Worst Subs on Jersey Mike's Menu. Succulent pastrami is grilled to perfection with melted Swiss cheese and then dressed with sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. The toppings are also neatly tucked inside so nothing falls out. There is a JJs in Monroe on US 165 north of I-20, and the other 2 are located in Shreveport. Nov 17, 2021 Anonymous #2093306. Meet the meats of Michigan's Best sub sandwich. There are currently 24 locations in New Jersey, and just over 1,000 across the country. in English Literature and foray through digital marketing, her life path was made abundantly clear. Jersey Mikes does have a set menu too but they go out of their way to fix the sandwich to your liking. It has slightly less of everything, from calories to fat and sodium, and just a touch more protein. 3. Jersey Mikes donates all proceeds one day a year to Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital. single But first, we have one burning sub-related question to answer. Doesn't JJ only use provolone cheese, with no options for anything else? The family-owned chain now has 153 locations across New Jersey and New York. Not even Publix can top a Firehouse Italian! Christiansburg, VA 24073. At both places I had a sandwich on traditional bread, with turkey, provolone, lettuce, mayonnaise. They are all about giving you the sandwich the way THEY want you to have it. So here are . This Jersey Mikes was still a very solid sub in the grand scheme of things, but was ultimately disappointing. Jimmy John's, it's only a mile away from my work; to get to the local Jersey Mike's, I'd have to get on Route 1, deal with either a U-Turn, long traffic lights, and the rest of the shopping centers. Thanks for coming along with me on this adventure. Which is better? No bagged soggy lettuce here. I can't taste any tea in it whatsoever. Instead of talking about our favorite sweet treats this Halloween weekend, Emma and I decided to test out our favorite cold cuts. Get the best food tips and diet advice Not bad. The meat was subtle in a way and never overpowered the sandwich. Then, I scored each sandwich from 1-10 based on the quality of bread, fillings (meats and cheese), toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc), and value. At Jimmy Johns, a sandwich with chips and a drink is around $8, so you definitely get more for your money. This eight-inch sandwich was $8.75. You get meat in every bite, but not too thick a layer like in the Subway and Jersey Mikes subs which stack all the meat on one half of the bread. Grab some napkins and let's find out. And to top it all off, the lettuce was a complete afterthought, with just a few strands tucked in the middle. Convenience is key, people. Italian B.M.T. Their secret "juice" is their signature oil and vinegar dressing. While Jersey Mike's put up a good fight, Jimmy John's won me over with its speedy, friendly service and all-around delicious food. 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. We tried the Italian, cold. We know that you can't always make it to a locally owned restaurant, but we sincerely hope that you make a little effort to try. This chain does get points for its long-running history and a generous serving of vegetables, but that's about it. Plenty of flavor, I wasnt disappointed. Ill admit that I was a little scared to try Subway again after years way, especially after the whole controversy about Subway making its bread with azodicarbonamide, the yoga mat chemical. But I dug in and gave it a shot. There is no better way to cure a craving than with some fresh cold cuts. The sandwich lands the number three spot because it's low in calories and sodium, but too low in protein for the amount of fat it serves up. For the same amount of total fat, you could eat two small Dairy Queen Oreo Cookies Blizzards. It might be a spice lover's classic, but this chicken cheese steak hits all the wrong notes. It's a thumb thinghomemade cheese sauce for dipping at #watertowerpub in Lexington. Adding or subtracting which ingredients you want or dont want. Moments later, our den leader stormed in carrying a couple of plastic bags from Blimpie as everyone stared at us. Poor customer service, poor quality of food and poor sandwich skills. Jersey Mikes of course. as well as other partner offers and accept our, Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Needless to say, it was not great. Here in New Jersey, no one should ever have to rely on any kind of deli sandwich chain. Friendlier service at Jersey Mikes toowhich to me is everything , Nikki Darnall Nov 8, 2019 at 11:47 am, Suzanne Sep 17, 2019 at 10:37 am. Ah Wawa, a New Jersey and Pennsylvania institution. They dump so much on your sandwich that it totally overwhelms the flavor. I cant say I was surprised by the quality, but I was surprised that for nearly $6 for the six-inch Italian, that people still order it. We nonbiased try every single one and rank our favorites. @MichiganGonzo @JulieHoogland #mibest #bestsub pic.twitter.com/De5gDhdjqV. , which apparently means it's the intended amount for the sandwich, but it's a bummer when you're eating it. The lettuce was thinly shredded and the tomatoes and onions were also fresh. Thats when I buy my whole staff lunch and they seem to like it. Were so lucky to have so many great sandwich options in New Jersey. I ordered the four-inch small sub for $4, which is a very fair price. Every time I walk into a Firehouse Subs, I smell like one for the entire day. Honestly i find Jersey Mikes flavor of their meat to be superior. It's pretty amazing how deli meat, cheese, vegetables, and a condiment (or several) can be so magical when combined together between two slices of bread, or, in this case, a sub roll. 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. Jersey Mike's makes a decent sub like you would expect from a deli in NJ. Before finding a home with TheTravel, her focus was indie publications and she has been published with Bolde, The Arts Fuse, The Silver Tongue, LI Pulse, Tattooed Heroine Magazine, and more. The composition and price of this sandwich was also hard to compare to. The Italian comes with Genoa salami, spicy pepperoni, Black Forest ham, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, cucumbers, oil and vinegar. It tastes how a Jersey sub should taste. Now thats a lot. While the sandwiches are good, it's the toppings that really push them over the edge of flavor falls. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. It's worth it though, this sub tastes distinctly fresh. I ordered the same sandwichan Italian subfrom each chain. I will say this, the meats tasted very fresh, but with five cured meats, it was incredibly salty and a little overboard. Typically, I'll spend $10-11 at Jersey Mike's, and $8-9 at Jimmy John's, so it depends on how much I want to spend. Ive selected eight of the largest sub chains in New Jersey: Subway, Blimpie, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy Johns, Wawa, QuickChek, Firehouse Subs and Primo Hoagies. Karen Kryder May 13, 2021 at 1:47 pm, Jersey Mikes is far better than Jimmy Johns! 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Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing. I did like the meats, you could taste each one. We went to seven of the biggest sub chains in America to test their turkey: Jimmy John's, Jersey Mike's, Subway, Which Wich, Quiznos, Firehouse Subs and Potbelly. If you could not already tell, I like to channel my Italian heritage when it comes to picking subs. I can vouch from experience that it is freshly baked everyday. I just wanted to say that jimmy John's peepee is the best in town. We also had the Italian dressing on the sub, per an employee's recommendation. But Jersey Mike's wins my vote. 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. Roast beef, turkey, swiss, applewood smoked bacon, and mayo. Now I'm liking this "Fully Involved", it sounds somewhat kinky, but really just means you get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a kosher dill pickle on the side. Amy: The toasting of the bread gives it a nice contrast to the tons of toppings and meat. I've never had a Firehouse Subs location (and I've probably been to 20+) refuse to put exactly what I want on my sub. The lettuce, tomatoes and onions were fine, and a little on the thicker side. Waynesboro, VA 22980-9202. Oddly greasy and almost no flavor in any component. Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapeos and of course extra melty white American cheese. You know from the first bite that it's Subway, that is for sure. Below is our breakdown of every sub on the Jersey Mike's menu, ranked from best to worst. Each brand score is calculated based on set of relevant criteria and displays company performance over time. Aside from the condiment issue, the sandwich ingredients are good and its large but pretty expensive and messy for what you get. It had smoked ham, hard salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, red onions, banana peppers, olive oil & red wine vinegar, salt & pepper, oregano, mayo. I have had Jimmy Johns a few times and was disappointed by the quality, but certainly not the speed. Jersey Mike's Subs makes a Sub Above - fresh sliced, authentic Northeast-American style sub sandwiches on fresh baked bread. Scheduled to Open 03/01/23. Furthermore, Michigan Live said it best when they described Subway's sandwiches as 'always tasting the same.' Both sub shops had the usual culprits: turkey, ham, meatball, Italian, tuna, and cheese steak. Jimmy John's. The great thing about Jimmy John's is that customers can get actual sandwiches on regular bread along with subs.
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