Both Jimmy Johns and Jersey Mike have good customer service for fast food sandwich shops. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Hands down Jersey Mikes is better ! 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. PissedConsumer.com strives to provide consumers with the right information to make informed purchasing decisions. State: 4316 Veterans Memorial Boulevard. But sometimes, desperate times call for desperate measures. Everything there is actually pretty fresh and prepared well. The Best & Worst Menu Items at Jersey Mike's. Not bad. The bread was the weakest part of this sub, but it does come toasted. The main appeal of Jimmy Johns sandwiches is the unique French bread they use. The bread was soft and a little crusty, which was the perfect texture. These might not be the best in the country but they are pretty dang good. 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. I finally gave Jimmy Johns a fair try today to compare to Jersey Mikes. The salami and ham had a slight grayish color and didnt taste like anything. Now thats a lot. I Cant Express Enough How Enjoyable My Visits Are EVERY SINGLE TIME . I cant say I was surprised that Primos made a great sub, but its probably the closest you can get to an authentic Italian deli sandwich from chain. The meat was subtle in a way and never overpowered the sandwich. We chose to analyze the nutrition of each sub with traditional white bread and at the regular size (7-1/2 inches). Pretty classic flavors. 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. The bread was pretty stale. Post as a guest. For more great stories, head to INSIDER's homepage. Marie Jan 14, 2018 at 3:09 pm, Jimmy Johns by far is the best Jersey Mikes on the other hand, actually offers a gluten free bread. 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. Tod i ordered but was told it is out of our area, the store is 3/4 of a mile down the street. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 200 Harrison Avenue, Kearny location). They were never anything special, but it was convenient, quick, and cheap. Blimpie has been around for more than 50 years, with locations across the country. Furthermore, Michigan Live said it best when they described Subway's sandwiches as 'always tasting the same.' They use a lean turkey breast with no additives and flavorful provolone cheese. Id never been to Firehouse Subs before, but heard good things. Required fields are marked *, Marc Oct 18, 2022 at 12:15 pm. Photos I post are my own unless otherwise noted. Jimmy Johns is so bout he. From white and wheat bread baked fresh every day, to meats and cheeses sliced fresh for each sub, it's what they do here. Our incredible winner,Alcamo's Marketin Dearborn, makes mouth watering, hand crafted subs featuring imported Italian meats and cheeses, and a house made dressing to die for. Although not really appealing to look at (why is that bread so white? Would You Like to Convert It Into Review? The Italian comes with Genoa salami, pepperoni, Virginia honey ham, provolone, Italian dressing, and seasonings served Fully Loaded with lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, mayo and mustard. Gonzo: I obviously didn't care for the presentation, but it had a lot of meat on it and a lot of flavor too. I like both. There is a JJs in Monroe on US 165 north of I-20, and the other 2 are located in Shreveport. I can vouch from experience that it is freshly baked everyday. 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. Was told by sorry by employee and that it would only be another 2 seconds. Scheduled to Open 03/01/23. 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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. I love the sizes of Jersey Mikes too. Although picking out villains from the heroes may be hard at first glance, we here at Eat This, Not That! While they seemed to skimp a bit on the meats and cheese, it tasted pretty fresh. So if you are in a hurry, Jimmy John's is by far your best choice. When I got home and unwrapped my sandwich, it was smiling back at me. And since an Italian is probably one of the most popular and bestselling subs anyway, I thought it was a fair choice. Firehouse Subs is known for its toasted subs a la Quiznos (rest in peace), but for the sake of fairness, I ordered the Italian sub cold. 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. This fermented food is teeming with gut-healthy probiotics. No bagged soggy lettuce here. 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. 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. 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. This sandwich was also very cold, meaning all of the ingredients had probably been sitting there for a while. 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. But lets talk about it. All rights reserved (About Us). Jersey Mike's bacon is actually bacon. Oddly greasy and almost no flavor in any component. Another factor to take into consideration is allergies. Jersey Mike's vs. Jimmy John's: Battle of the Sub - The Voice 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. 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. Since every day is sub day if you want it to be, I decided to have three sub days: one at Subway, one at Jimmy John's, and one at Jersey Mike's. Surprisingly, one of the most popular sandwich chains is actually pretty low on the list in terms of flavor and variety. I ordered the six-inch Classic Italian sub with ham, Genoa salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, oil, vinegar and oregano. Each brand score is calculated based on set of relevant criteria and displays company performance over time. At Jersey Mikes, I got a sandwich about half the size of the Jimmy Johns one, with chips and a drink. In fact, getting a veggie sub here might be the best idea. Delicious! 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. Jimmy Johns vs. Jersey Mikes: The Surprising Winner! - YouTube They pride themselves on using high quality meats and cheeses, and baking their "private recipe" sub buns in house. Opinions expressed here on belong solely to the poster and do not represent or reflect the opinions or beliefs of AARoads, its creators and/or associates. And the sub! How much brain power does it take to say.. Got to Somerset location at 5:53. Its slightly buttery and light and I appreciate the fact that they rip the breading out for certain sandwiches. More than 2,000 locations open and under development throughout the United States. The one great thing about choosing a sub over a fast food burger is that it is usually a much healthier choice. subway mikes high quaity Jersey Mikes Is DEFINITELY BETTER AND DEFINITELY FRESHER . But what makes a sub at Subway different from one at Jimmy John's? Which is 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. : 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. Needless to say, it was not great. If you didn't already know, buffalo sauces are some serious sodium offenders. We're as shocked as you are, and frankly, rather disappointed it ranks so poorly against the competition. We tried the Italian, cold. 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. Metairie, LA 70006-5439. I submitted a complaint on Sunday, Feb. 5th We LOVE Jimmy Johns but have never experienced You will be automatically registered on our site. Great Comment! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Love those hot peppers though, I'd pull them all out on their own. Gonzo: I like Potbelly. The meat is blah, but the vegetables are fresh and abundant. Jimmy Johns is pretty good to but doesn't come close to the size, quality and taste. It gave this sub a great punchy quality, and elevated all the ingredients with it's acidity, melding the whole thing into a good sub. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 110 1st Street, Jersey City location). Not even Publix can top a Firehouse Italian! Do people in the south really think we don't drink sweetened iced tea up here? But this sub was made and wrapped perfectly. It's a thumb thinghomemade cheese sauce for dipping at #watertowerpub in Lexington. Lettuce, tomato, mayo, and melty white American cheese. With that being said, there are also some that, well are just okay. Not a bad sandwich at all, but theres just way too many condiments taking away the taste of whats important. You might be surprised. Jimmy John sandwiches are vegan. 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. single Jersey Mikes of course. 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. 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. JMs are more harder to find than JJs, by and large. Here in New Jersey, no one should ever have to rely on any kind of deli sandwich chain. PissedConsumer 2023 All The tomatoes were slightly gummy and the cucumbers added too much moisture to the sandwich. They had (maybe still do?) 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e, Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoni, So, what is the unhealthiest cold sub of them all? 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. Wendy's was best by a slice. In 1971 at the Jersey shore town of Point Pleasant, not far from Springsteen's Asbury Park turf, Jersey Mike . This girl does, this thing was oozing vegetables. These new workers over the past few months have diminished the quality of food significantly. Were so lucky to have so many great sandwich options in New Jersey. Otherwise, it's not the best choice. 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. Another pleasant surprise. I did like the meats, you could taste each one. A few bites in, it seemed like a solid sandwich. 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. This is definitely one of the highest-sodium restaurant orders. Melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese. 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. But at Jimmy Johns, all I got was one sandwich. How to Order Keto at Jersey Mike's Subs. They are: We got all of them untoasted, on white bread, topped with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, oil, and vinegar. meatball sub on Rosemary Parmesan. Amaral says it's without a doubt The Original Italian. I have to admit I was skeptical as I unwrapped the sandwich. It's one of Jersey Mike's most popular subs for a reason. Like freaky. 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. 3. yukon_corne1ius 1 yr. ago. Just understand that I do. These subs come lightly toasted, but don't call them a grinder. Love the sisters at Bommarito's in St. Clair Shores! Scheduled to Open Soon. Firehouse Subs also has a top-secret recipe for bread which is part of why their sandwiches always taste so fresh and delicious. She can be reached at [email protected]. Its off of a busy main road and a side street with a small amount of parking spots. Went on my lunch break, got back to work and tries to call to Hi, my name is Julie McAbee. Ive had my fair share of Wawa sandwiches, and theyve all ranged from dull to decent. Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing. A nice jolt of fresh, hot flavor really perked this plain jane up. When they say "We have the meats", they mean on this sub. Overall, it was really dry, without any bite from any kind of sauce at all. Instead, go for the mini and you'll save yourself 1,000 milligrams of bloat-inducing and blood pressure-raising sodium. And what makes those different from a Jersey Mike's sub? We tasted the "Italian" featuring four Italian meats: capicola, mortadella, pepperoni and salami with provolone cheese topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, mayo and Italian seasoning on multigrain bun. 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. Seeing "California" makes us think of acai bowls and green juicesnot a 910-calorie sub with more fat than Whopper. 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And last but not least, we have Primo Hoagies. Jersey Mikes Subs vs Jimmy Johns - Pissed Consumer Thats when I buy my whole staff lunch and they seem to like it. Order sandwich, state toppings, and off you go, Basically, EQUAL. Jimmy John's (from the 110 1st Street, Jersey City location) Full disclosure: I used to work at a Jimmy John's in Illinois, so I've witnessed its rise to success and eventual expansion to my home state. The biggest complaint we had with this sandwich is its construction. Both are good, but I prefer Jersey Mike's over Jimmy John's. 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. They also are popular for their hand cut french fries, which I'll be going back to sample for you later. Amaral MS, RD, CSO clinical and research dietitian at Cedars Sinai. It was $8.75. The hot peppers here are exemplary. This Jersey Mikes was still a very solid sub in the grand scheme of things, but was ultimately disappointing. According to foodservice research company Technomic's 2017 chain restaurant study, reported on by Restaurant Business magazine, sandwich sales increased 2.9% over the previous year. Grilled onions, peppers, white American cheese and chipotle mayo. Jimmy Johns vs. Jersey Mikes : r/fastfood - Reddit You'll find more meat in a can of pork and beans. Username and password will be sent to you via email. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. I have had Jersey Mike's more than Jimmy John's. A good sandwich has the capability to make anything better, including a bad day. There are plenty more unsuspecting foods with more fat than a Big Mac. jersey mike's meatball factory direct and quick delivery kyle Aug 26, 2019 at 9:13 am, Jimmy Johns is so much better than Jersey Mikes its unbelievable. We tried the "Italian" withGenoa salami, pepperoni, Virginia honey ham, melted provolone, Italian dressing, and seasonings, served "Fully Involved". Located in downtown Englewood, I drove down memory lane, passing by some old lunch haunts and hangouts. But with hundreds of chains to choose from, how is anyone expected to find the best one? The lettuce was thinly shredded and the tomatoes and onions were also fresh. I love their food but damn their exhaust fans are horrible. At Jersey Mikes, I had to wait a few minutes before my sub was ready. I used to work at Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's is much better. Honestly i find Jersey Mikes flavor of their meat to be superior. But Jersey Mike's wins my vote. Youll have to give me the recipe! I was in complete shock. 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. 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). Meet the meats of Michigan's Best sub sandwich. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The meats were also sliced thin and tasted fresh, salty and savory. Jersey Mikes donates all proceeds one day a year to Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital. Kannon May 17, 2018 at 3:32 pm. But as I continued, all I could taste were the condiments. Ill be honest here. Nov 17, 2021 Anonymous #2093306. And to top it all off, the lettuce was a complete afterthought, with just a few strands tucked in the middle. The flavor was decent, and you get some of each ingredient in every bite because of how it's layered. Jersey Mike's vs. Jimmy John's: Battle. Sometime years ago, I visited my grandfather in North Carolina, and we went over to his friends house for dinner. This a big positive. 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. So here are . While the sandwiches are good, it's the toppings that really push them . Why? If you wouldve told me it was from the Italian deli down the street, I probably wouldve believed you. 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 just wanted to say that jimmy John's peepee is the best in town. The bread didn't taste very fresh, though, which made the sandwich more dry. Come on Chris, lets go to Subway!. The meat tasted very fresh, but I wish there was more of it. That's what I wanted to find out. The beef is warmed up and then smothered in BBQ sauce. Frankly, Im glad its over. So, depending on what you like or want, it was possible to spend six dollars at both places. Plenty of flavor, I wasnt disappointed. All the lettuce was in the pocket, and all the meat on outside. Just because a sandwich shop provides custom options doesn't mean it's the best, so, which one actually is? I will try them one day soon, but I'm interested in reading further reviews. Firehouse is a quickly growing chain, with over 1000 locations now across the country. Why are we so excited? It's filling, it's good and it's excellent. Most times all i order is the small one and i am very full. Convenience is key, people. The lettuce, onions and tomatoes didnt add much to the conversation and felt like the sandwich needed more oil and vinegar to bring it to the next level. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. 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. Don't close your jaw just yet. Jimmy Johns is a sub sandwich restaurant chain that began operating in 1983 and currently has over 2,600 locations. Though there was that time a friend of mine sliced off a small piece of his thumb which flew into the pickle bin, but thats another story.