Surprised? This eight-inch sandwich was $8.75. A sub by any other name hero, hoagie, grinder is just as delicious. 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 went to all three sandwich chains and ordered the same meal at each one to see how they compared. The tomatoes and onions didnt add much here but were obviously a requirement and they didnt disappoint. I have had Jimmy Johns a few times and was disappointed by the quality, but certainly not the speed. All vegetables are prepped fresh every day. If you care about the owner/ceo being an exotic animal hunting douche canoe then dont eat at Jimmy Johns. Blimpie Best: Bread: 6.0 Fillings: 5.9 Toppings: 6.0 Value: 5.4 Overall: 5.8, (from the 235 Prospect Avenue, West Orange location). Lets eat! Though I look back at that memory fondly, I was unsure how Blimpie has held up over the years after several rebrandings and slowly fading into the background with the rise of other major sandwich chains. 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. The bread is fantastic. However, there are some good reasons for this. I was shocked when I got home and unwrapped it. Jimmy Johns is also MUCH more affordable. Ive selected eight of the largest sub chains in New Jersey: Subway, Blimpie, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy Johns, Wawa, QuickChek, Firehouse Subs and Primo Hoagies. Jersey Mikes is amazing. But for $4.59, this sub was a hell of a bargain and just edged out Jimmy Johns. 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's what I wanted to find out. 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Get the best food tips and diet advice Every sandwich just tastes like mayonnaise. The potbelly bread was the heartiest of the breads, and tasted very fresh. Each chain has been ranked based on the quality of its ingredients, the freshness of its sandwiches, and the variety of options it offers. 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. Sandwiches that feature fresh ingredients, but are in your hand quickly is what Potbelly aims to provide. Not bad. Certified Angus USDA choice top round sliced fresh and smothered in BBQ sauce. They also sell a smaller four-five inch sandwich for $6.29. It might be a spice lover's classic, but this chicken cheese steak hits all the wrong notes. For example, a Burger King Whopper comes in at a literally whopping 670 calories and 39 grams of fat. There are currently 24 locations in New Jersey, and just over 1,000 across the country. Gonzo: I like Potbelly. The only problem with Jersey Mikes is that there are not that many around. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. The "#5 Perfect Italian" sandwich at Jimmy John's cost $6.29 and was eight inches. So, depending on what you like or want, it was possible to spend six dollars at both places. The meat tasted very fresh, but I wish there was more of it. Per regular sub, prepared Mike's Way: 830 calories, 43 g fat (9 g saturated fat, 1 g trans fat), 2,081 mg sodium, 70 g carbs (4 g fiber, 10 g sugar), 39 g protein. There is not a lot of meat on this small sandwich, and it's incredibly dry. I ordered the six-inch Blimpie Best with slow-cured ham, salami, capicola, prosciuttini, provolone, and made the Blimpie Way with lettuce, white onions, tomatoes, oil, vinegar and oregano. Amy: Agreed on the soggy bread, but it might have been because it had sat for a little while and there was a lot of sauces going on. I bundled up on a very cold mid-morning and drove down JFK Avenue to the most inconvenient of QuickChek locations. The store, Jersey mikes customer support, etc Emma told me, well the number 9 comes with mayo! Fun fact: The original Jersey Mikes, then known as Mikes Submarines, opened in Point Pleasant in 1956. The veggies are very plentiful. Jimmy John's Menu Prices with Calories (March 2023) We chose to analyze the nutrition of each sub with traditional white bread and at the regular size (7-1/2 inches). This a big positive. Moments later, our den leader stormed in carrying a couple of plastic bags from Blimpie as everyone stared at us. Def take Jerseys over JJ. (There was a Which Wich in New Brunswick I wanted to try, but like many other eateries during the pandemic, it permanently closed). Christiansburg, VA 24073. Delivery fee is not documented on the menu.I considered this to be false advistiment. The bread was soft, just how I like it, but maybe a little too sponge-like. if( 'moc.sihttae.www' !== location.hostname.split('').reverse().join('') ) { meatball sub on Rosemary Parmesan. If you didn't already know, buffalo sauces are some serious sodium offenders. We'll absolutely pass on this hoagiesorry Jersey Mike's. Adding ham to The Number Four tacks on about 275 milligrams of sodium and 40 calories. Lets dig in. I called, and bc Niomi said it was ready 8:53 she would not have time to make my sub bc they closed! Not even Publix can top a Firehouse Italian! The Best Fast Food Sub Sandwich In America | HuffPost Life Jersey Mike's vs. Jimmy John's: Battle. Their flavors are good but that's all it is - just good. This sub packs an outrageous amount of saturated fat, sodium, and calories. Gonzo: There is something about the Jimmy John's bread that Im not a fan of, I just dont really like it. My goal: to find out how these hoagie hawkers stack up. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. But Jersey Mike's wins my vote. It's a thumb thinghomemade cheese sauce for dipping at #watertowerpub in Lexington. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The bun is literally loaded with ingredients, and as you can see, excellent distribution throughout. day, 2022 Galvanized Media. Amy: The "juice" is what did it for me. Just understand that I do. Yummy sammiches. So here are . You can have your sub hot, or cold, but either way the par baked bread takes at least one trip through a conveyor belt oven. Lettuce, tomato, mayo, and melty white American cheese. And since an Italian is probably one of the most popular and bestselling subs anyway, I thought it was a fair choice. All subs here can be made hot or cold. 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. 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. The bread, while not as good as the seeded kind, was still solid. The bread was pretty stale. I ordered the Vito with salami, capicola, and provolone with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, white onions, oil, vinegar, oregano and basil. They are rude and disrespectful and I don't see how highly respectful restaurant would allow this kind of attitude from thier employees.. Just spoke to the manager at the bexley location,told him I wanted to try jersey Mike subs for a while, but never Their ingredients are ALWAYS fresh and they deliver within 15 minutes. I finally gave Jimmy Johns a fair try today to compare to Jersey Mikes. We've ranked them from worst to best, and would love to hear if you agree. if( navigator.sendBeacon ) { Remember, the regular size subs are meant to be split in two, so that means you'd receive 20 grams of protein per serving. Although I wish it had more dressing on it, it was a little bit dry, but the pickles and banana peppers gave it some zing. They pride themselves on using high quality meats and cheeses, and baking their "private recipe" sub buns in house. Jersey Mike's: Sub in a Tub and/or. This visit, however, was a big surprise. I Cant Express Enough How Enjoyable My Visits Are EVERY SINGLE TIME . Publix is the best of course, glad that's acknowledged. The price, quality, and convenience are all worth it. Another factor to take into consideration is allergies. 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. Jimmy Johns vs. Jersey Mikes : r/fastfood - Reddit Your email address will not be published. We mean AMAZING. Compare Jersey Mike's Subs versus Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches for CEO Rating, Overall Culture Score, Brand Ranking, and other ratings. I ate chicken wings from 5 major chains, and a little-known newcomer beat out all the classics, I tried chicken sandwiches from 8 major chains, and Popeyes' was a major standout for several reasons, The top three sub chains in term of sales in America are. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Succulent pastrami is grilled to perfection with melted Swiss cheese and then dressed with sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. They will even heat the subs on the cold list if you ask nicely! Poor customer service, poor quality of food and poor sandwich skills. Explained several times what I wanted. 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. Come on Chris, lets go to Subway!. Jersey Mikes is very good also. Was told by sorry by employee and that it would only be another 2 seconds. 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. They had (maybe still do?) It has slightly less of everything, from calories to fat and sodium, and just a touch more protein. I was pleasantly surprised. But they are both very different types of sandwiches so a comparison may not be fair. By the time I finished paying, my sandwich was already ready. It was a little hearty, a little crusty, but also a little off. Every chains location is different, but this was based on my own experience. 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. 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e, Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoni, So, what is the unhealthiest cold sub of them all? 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. Were so lucky to have so many great sandwich options in New Jersey. Jimmy Johns menu is made up of varies sub varieties including the Turkey Breast, Big John, Vito, Vegetarian, Jimmy John's BLT, Gourmet Smoked Ham Club, Country Club, Club Tuna, Pepe, Jimmy Johns Gargantuan and many more. The subs here become much more than the sum of their parts, Alcamo's subs transcend into greatness. They also sell a smaller four-five inch sandwich for $6.29. (Read 39873 times). Every time I walk into a Firehouse Subs, I smell like one for the entire day. I was surprised by it, I liked the mixture of the meats, including the pepperoni. Lets get something straight. The Italian dressing was a good idea. The Best Sandwich Chains, Ranked In Order Of Delicious To - TheTravel But I shook my head and just dove in and took a bite. Get the best food tips and diet advice every single day, Now, you'll have the best and latest food and healthy eating news right in your inboxevery Michigan's Best pizza can be found across the state. 3. The tub is a salad, for those who have never been in. Because the sub leaves off extra fatty cheeses, it ranks well in terms of calories and fat, while being more than impressive on the protein front. 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. This Jersey Mikes was still a very solid sub in the grand scheme of things, but was ultimately disappointing. I think what threw me off the most was the bread. Grab some napkins and let's find out. John Gonzalezon Twitter@michigangonzo, as well asFacebookandInstagram @MichiganGonzo. 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. 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. Wawas standard white roll is on the tougher side, which I can appreciate, but also requires more chewing and tearing. Never happened.. I think it's the best of the chain sub places I've tried by a long shot. Their secret "juice" is their signature oil and vinegar dressing. lad May 7, 2019 at 4:36 pm, R.Kelly Apr 2, 2019 at 3:30 pm. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. This sandwich was also very cold, meaning all of the ingredients had probably been sitting there for a while. They must be doing something right, despite that unfortunate Jared incident. Jimmy Johns is pretty good to but doesn't come close to the size, quality and taste. It's worth it though, this sub tastes distinctly fresh. Customer service. It has that distinct smell of the bread, which you almost can't shake off your very clothes after a visit there. Great cocktails to try that feature Michigan craft spirits. Jersey Mikes Subs vs Jimmy Johns - Pissed Consumer Roast beef, turkey, swiss, applewood smoked bacon, and mayo. She says, "It has the most sodium, sugar and saturated fat out of all the sandwiches. Amy:Agreed on the look of this sub, but it had good flavor. Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing. The subs at any ofour nomineeswould win this contest hands down, sub buns up. And now after trying to be cordial, they refuse to help me. And to top it all off, the lettuce was a complete afterthought, with just a few strands tucked in the middle. We're not sure what's worse for you, though, a 12-ounce Pepsi soda with 41 grams of added sugars, or the 12 grams of saturated fat that's in this sub. 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. We decided to undertake this taste test of chain sub sandwiches in honor of National Eat a Hoagie Day, which this year falls on September 14. I used to live a block away from one. Bread is baked on site, and all the vegetables are sliced in house as well. And I am so glad I did because I decided that a number five Vito from Jimmy Johns trumps my number 10 original Italian at Jersey Mikes. I used to work at Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's is much better. Related:The Best Pancakes At IHOP, Ranked For Scientific Flavor Purposes. Between Two Slices: Which Chain Makes the Best Italian Sub? You might be surprised. Not a bad sandwich at all, but theres just way too many condiments taking away the taste of whats important. 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. The oil and vinegar gave it a shot in the arm. Jersey Mikes on the other hand, actually offers a gluten free bread. See this thread for details. Jersey Mike's vs. Jimmy John's: Battle of the Sub - The Voice Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing. Nobody's gonna mention Firehouse! Meet the meats of Michigan's Best sub sandwich. Not going to lie, Jimmy John's really is "freaky fast". 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 It was Black Friday and even after eating twice my own body weight in turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, I still craved a sandwich the next day. His friend made a tomato pie. Why are we so excited? One sandwich maker was openly rude and the manager back him and told me not to come back.. Christine, JJ Customer Service agent, took information, assured me they would notify the franchise owner, and that the owner would contact me.
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