Whether you call it a hoagie, submarine sandwich, or a hero where you live, there's no denying that these double-sized sandwiches are something worth craving. Def take Jerseys over JJ. Scheduled to Open Soon. This can take a minute, so be prepared. I love the sizes of Jersey Mikes too. When Subway, Jersey Mikes, Fire House Subs, Jimmy Johns, and Publix go head to head which sub wins? You'll find more meat in a can of pork and beans. 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. , which apparently means it's the intended amount for the sandwich, but it's a bummer when you're eating it. Pick the best hoagie for your health with our ultimate ranking. I apologize that I dont really have any dirt or juicy details regarding how the sandwiches are prepared. Amy: The "juice" is what did it for me. It needed a boost somewhere. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider No other sandwich place has the quality and taste of a Jimmy Johns sandwich. Way, way, way better. 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. Taking theses variables to count, if you are looking for a good gluten free sandwich, or fresh off the farm ingredients, Jersey Mikes is definitely has the perfect sandwich for you. 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. JMs are more harder to find than JJs, by and large. Jersey Mike's: Sub in a Tub and/or. So here are . With that being said, there are also some that, well are just okay. This girl does, this thing was oozing vegetables. And now after trying to be cordial, they refuse to help me. The Original Italian: Bread: 5.4 Fillings: 6.9 Toppings: 7.1 Value: 4.7 Overall: 6.0, Jersey Mikes Original Italian sub, left, and Jimmy Johns Vito sub. Apparently, the cutoff point between unsweetened and sweet tea is between Cincinnati and Lexington. 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. They are: We got all of them untoasted, on white bread, topped with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, oil, and vinegar. Firehouse is a quickly growing chain, with over 1000 locations now across the country. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. I ordered the same meal at each place: an Italian-style sub sandwich with chips, a cookie, and a drink. I go to the location in Dedham Massachusetts, They Are An Amazing Team. The one great thing about choosing a sub over a fast food burger is that it is usually a much healthier choice. Don't close your jaw just yet. The Best & Worst Menu Items at Jersey Mike's. The bread is fantastic. Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, and cappacuolo. Thats when I buy my whole staff lunch and they seem to like it. The composition and price of this sandwich was also hard to compare to. 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. All the lettuce was in the pocket, and all the meat on outside. Fresher meat, cheese, & veggies. US 101 is THE backbone of the Pacific coast from Bandon OR to Willets CA. And since an Italian is probably one of the most popular and bestselling subs anyway, I thought it was a fair choice. Overall, Primos is just a quality sub with fresh ingredients. The only thing in the sandwich I could really discern was the pepperoni and vinegar. Thanks for coming along with me on this adventure. Oil and vinegar was used sparingly and gave the sub an extra kick. So, depending on what you like or want, it was possible to spend six dollars at both places. Amazon.com: Jersey Mikes Gift Card $25. Waynesboro, VA 22980-9202. Wawas standard white roll is on the tougher side, which I can appreciate, but also requires more chewing and tearing. The Italian comes with Genoa salami, spicy pepperoni, Black Forest ham, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, cucumbers, oil and vinegar. You'll be surprised a. It might be a spice lover's classic, but this chicken cheese steak hits all the wrong notes. It has slightly less of everything, from calories to fat and sodium, and just a touch more protein. 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 The "#5 Perfect Italian" sandwich at Jimmy John's cost $6.29 and was eight inches. PissedConsumer.com strives to provide consumers with the right information to make informed purchasing decisions. Post as a guest. Everything tasted good, but it was a messy eating process and not every bite had the meat for which Italian sandwiches are famous. 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. I was shocked when I got home and unwrapped it. I would've said Jimmy Johns a few years ago but I recently tried Jersey Mike's and it's simply phenomenal. 80 Laurel Street. Pretty classic flavors. I ate the cheapest cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. In 1971 at the Jersey shore town of Point Pleasant, not far from Springsteen's Asbury Park turf, Jersey Mike . Fun fact: The original QuickChek location opened in Dunellen in 1967. A giant Club Sub with turkey, ham. Fast food cheeseburgers, ranked fromworst to best. We put four chains to the test to see which one you should buy. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 110 1st Street, Jersey City location). Seeing "California" makes us think of acai bowls and green juicesnot a 910-calorie sub with more fat than Whopper. I found that my Vito from Jimmy Johns had a greater variety of flavor with all of the different cuts and cheeses. Every chains location is different, but this was based on my own experience. Well our bodies excrete waste, but do we want it, just because it comes with our bodies? We never had one bite that actually had both in it. Order sandwich, state toppings, and off you go, Basically, EQUAL. Both are good, but I prefer Jersey Mike's over Jimmy John's. 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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. This six-inch Italian sub cost about $9, making it the most expensive of the chains. No bagged soggy lettuce here. The fresh factor doesn't just stop there, though - Jersey Mike's is also cooking their own roast beef and making their signature sauce with a secret oil blend and vinegar. if( navigator.sendBeacon ) { For customers with gluten allergies or sensitivities, Jimmy Johns offers what they call and unwich, with is the sandwich ingredients, wrapped up in lettuce. I have had Jersey Mike's more than Jimmy John's. Tried one once and that was the end of going back there. The main appeal of Jimmy Johns sandwiches is the unique French bread they use. Most of Primos locations are in South Jersey, close to its home base in Philly. We were looking for that perfect combo of high quality meat and cheese, on great bread, and fresh toppings that create an incredible sandwich. xhr.setRequestHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain;charset=UTF-8'); } We nonbiased try every single one and rank our favorites. 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. OurMichigan's Bestteam ofAmy ShermanandJohn Gonzalezundertook a massive search forbest sub sandwichin May 2017, during which we focused only on Michigan based, locally owned establishments. Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon, and mayo. Jersey Mike's allows for much more customization, and it seems to taste a little fresher than Jimmy John's. Everything on this one kind of melded into one flavor, which was pretty good. If you wouldve told me it was from the Italian deli down the street, I probably wouldve believed you. The toppings are also neatly tucked inside so nothing falls out. The veggies are very plentiful. 3. Unfortunately, the BBQ sauce is sugar-heavy, and the entire sub will set you back by almost an entire day's worth of added sugar. I think what threw me off the most was the bread. They are using better quality meats and slicing to order. Jersey Mike's Menu Prices | Cold \u0026 Hot Honestly i find Jersey Mikes flavor of their meat to be superior. I will never return agian. And the provolone had a slight funk to it. The onions were sliced incredibly thin, the lettuce was dark green and crisp, and the tomatoes had no residual refrigerator taste or smell. 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. (There was a Which Wich in New Brunswick I wanted to try, but like many other eateries during the pandemic, it permanently closed). Surprised? 601 Shenandoah Village Drive. And eat local, at one of our many fabulous Michigan's Best establishments if you can. Hit the lanes at some of the best bowling alleys in Michigan. I think Jimmy John's has the better bread, but I like the meat and really like the vinegar that Jersey Mike's have. The subs at any ofour nomineeswould win this contest hands down, sub buns up. JImmy Johns is much better. This Jersey Mikes was still a very solid sub in the grand scheme of things, but was ultimately disappointing. My friends and I sat at our cloth-less, bare brown fold-up table waiting for our den leader to show up with dinner. 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. I dare you to find the meatLOL! The Number Four is made with two types of meat you'll likely never see on a Subway menu: prosciuttini and cappacuolo, both versions of cured ham. All the vegetables are sliced in house, fresh throughout the day. Furthermore, Michigan Live said it best when they described Subway's sandwiches as 'always tasting the same.' So how can they come in last? But costing $7.50 for a six-inch sub, this was a very solid sandwich, but a little overpriced. This week, Alex and I went on a search for the best deli sandwich, we tried Jimmy Johns and Jersey Mikes. Post as guest. Nov 17, 2021 Anonymous #2093306. When I got home and unwrapped my sandwich, it was smiling back at me. Christiansburg, VA 24073. When they say "We have the meats", they mean on this sub. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. While many believe that Subway is the best chain in terms of flavor, they're actually pretty low on the list when it comes to the freshness and flavors that Jersey Mike's is adding to each sub. It tastes how a Jersey sub should taste. I think it's the best of the chain sub places I've tried by a long shot. 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). Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, and cappacuolo. "Sweet Tea" is brown colored sugar water. 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. Meet the meats of Michigan's Best sub sandwich. if( 'moc.sihttae.www' !== location.hostname.split('').reverse().join('') ) { Every sandwich just tastes like mayonnaise. Amy: This was nice and fresh, with lots of veggies. 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. I've only been to Jersey Mike's once so far but I liked it a lot. single To make this BBQ Beef sandwich, Jersey Mike's uses their freshly-sliced, in-house-cooked roast beef instead of a traditional southern-style pulled pork. 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. At the Kearny location, I ordered the Italian with ham, capicola, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, oil, vinegar and oregano on the regular white roll. However, there are some good reasons for this. And when I got to the end, the sandwich had become a wet mess, sopping with an Italian dressing and a mayo-mustard goop. The bread, while not as good as the seeded kind, was still solid. I tried Primos once when I was in Philadelphia and remember being impressed, especially with its crusty sesame seeded bread. 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. Lets dig in. Read more: I ate the cheapest cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. Which is better? Im aware each location differs a bit on quality, so this is all based on my own experience. Now thats a lot. The flavors of each of the chain's sandwiches are delicious and all around, it's just a really great menu. Overall, it was really dry, without any bite from any kind of sauce at all. "It's sodium content is lower than most of the options, and gives a little fiber with the veggies.". If you're really craving it, you don't need much more than a wheat mini, which still clocks in at 600 calories and just under 40 grams of total fat. They also sell a smaller four-five inch sandwich for $6.29. One came close, a few were acceptable, and two, in our opinion, were just not very good at all. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. I know some Wawa die-hards will be shocked but this sub just wasnt very good. I went to all three sandwich chains and ordered the same . I submitted a complaint on Sunday, Feb. 5th We LOVE Jimmy Johns but have never experienced You will be automatically registered on our site. These subs come lightly toasted, but don't call them a grinder. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The biggest complaint we had with this sandwich is its construction. This was one sandwich that actually surprised us with how decent it was. This fermented food is teeming with gut-healthy probiotics. 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Firehouse Subs is expanding its locations and the signature move for this sandwich shop is using the highest-quality meats and cheeses possible. Ive had my fair share of Wawa sandwiches, and theyve all ranged from dull to decent. They use a lean turkey breast with no additives and flavorful provolone cheese. : 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. 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'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. When they make your sandwich, they cut the meat in front of you to show you how fresh it really is. Italian Hoagie: Bread: 4.1 Fillings: 3.7 Toppings: 4.0 Value: 5.8 Overall: 4.4, (from the 41 West Palisade Avenue, Englewood location). I have to admit I was skeptical as I unwrapped the sandwich. Here's a sub that doesn't let you forget Mike's commitment to quality meats and ingredients. 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. But for $4, I guess you get what you pay for. Compare Jersey Mike's Subs versus Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches for CEO Rating, Overall Culture Score, Brand Ranking, and other ratings. Subway undoubtedly has this chain beat with its fresh bread and ingredients, but Blimpie is okay if you're looking for a decent sandwich that has similar flavors as the previous chain. The meat here is not great quality, which is a major blow. They do have some items made with healthy-sounding ingredients, such as 99 percent lean turkey breastbut that doesn't mean their entire menu is free of high-calorie, -sodium, and -fat subs. I also liked Jimmy Johns lettuce better because it was thinner. The beef is warmed up and then smothered in BBQ sauce. How to Order Keto at Jersey Mike's Subs. ), this is a really tasty sub. 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. Here in New Jersey, no one should ever have to rely on any kind of deli sandwich chain. Note, this sandwichdespite it only comprising vegetables and cheesecontains more saturated fat than any regular-sized cold sub on the menu. There was a decent amount of meat but it wasnt anything special. The oil and vinegar added a slight tang and was used sparingly. It's worth it though, this sub tastes distinctly fresh. Jersey Mike's Subs makes a Sub Above - fresh sliced, authentic Northeast-American style sub sandwiches on fresh baked bread. I will say this, the meats tasted very fresh, but with five cured meats, it was incredibly salty and a little overboard. 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. Sometimes you just need something fast to eat, and a good old sub sandwich can fit the bill of being not only quick, but relatively healthy to boot. 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. The lettuce was thinly shredded and the tomatoes and onions were also fresh. Ok, we know, we know. This sandwich was also very cold, meaning all of the ingredients had probably been sitting there for a while. I did like the meats, you could taste each one. Subway Tuna Sandwich vs Jersey Mike's Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing. Next! Hopefully this sub chain showdown helps guide you to some kind of satisfaction. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Italian: Bread: 6.1 Fillings: 5.8 Toppings: 3.6 Value: 6.4 Overall: 5.4, Firehouses Italian sub, left, and Blimpies Best. document.addEventListener( 'DOMContentLoaded', function() { But as I continued, all I could taste were the condiments. We're just surprised as you are that the Big Kahuna isn't the worst hot sub. Another pleasant surprise. The amount of oil and vinegar was perfect and didnt sog the sandwich down at all. 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. Jersey Mikes! Costing $7.49 for a small, it may be a little over the top but the quality of the ingredients makes it worth the price. Was told by sorry by employee and that it would only be another 2 seconds. Vito: Bread: 7.1 Fillings: 6.6 Toppings: 6.4 Value: 7.0 Overall: 6.7, (from the 5100 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, West New York location). And last but not least, we have Primo Hoagies. The meat and cheese was sliced in front of me and it tasted very fresh. The beauty of Potbelly is the distribution of the sandwich ingredients from meats to vegetables. Classic Italian: Bread: 6.7 Fillings: 6.7 Toppings: 6.7 Value: 7.6 Overall: 6.9, QuickCheks classic Italian sub, left, and Primo Hoagies Italian sub. The oil and vinegar gave it a shot in the arm. Not going to lie, Jimmy John's really is "freaky fast". Jimmy Johns is a sub sandwich restaurant chain that began operating in 1983 and currently has over 2,600 locations. Ive selected eight of the largest sub chains in New Jersey: Subway, Blimpie, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy Johns, Wawa, QuickChek, Firehouse Subs and Primo Hoagies. scanned through all the nutrition data to rank the best and worst subs for your waistline. 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. Amy: I liked the idea that the bread was baked fresh, but thought it had a distinctly sweet taste to it, which wasn't up my alley. Moments later, our den leader stormed in carrying a couple of plastic bags from Blimpie as everyone stared at us. If you're going to order the Big Kahuna, we'd rather you get the chicken version over the beef one. as well as other partner offers and accept our, According to foodservice research company, 's 2017 chain restaurant study, reported on by.
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