For more great stories, head to INSIDER's homepage. She says, "It has the most sodium, sugar and saturated fat out of all the sandwiches. Jersey Mike's allows for much more customization, and it seems to taste a little fresher than Jimmy John's. @brulesrules @michigangonzo, A post shared by AMY SHERMAN (@amyonthetrail) on Jul 6, 2017 at 9:25am PDT. Firehouse is a quickly growing chain, with over 1000 locations now across the country. ), this is a really tasty sub. By submitting comments you grant permission for all or part of those comments to appear in the print edition of New 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. Fun fact: Jimmy Johns has nearly 3,000 locations across the country but only three current locations in NJ. This sandwich was also very cold, meaning all of the ingredients had probably been sitting there for a while. When they make your sandwich, they cut the meat in front of you to show you how fresh it really is. And what kind of lunatic orders a sandwich from Subway: this guy. The subs at any ofour nomineeswould win this contest hands down, sub buns up. Gonzo: I obviously didn't care for the presentation, but it had a lot of meat on it and a lot of flavor too. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I will say this, the meats tasted very fresh, but with five cured meats, it was incredibly salty and a little overboard. It was $8.75. Maybe it's because The Veggie is mostly made up of trans-fat-laden cheeses. Thats when I buy my whole staff lunch and they seem to like it. 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. Tod i ordered but was told it is out of our area, the store is 3/4 of a mile down the street. Why? At Jersey Mikes, the deli meat and cheese is extremely fresh. I ate so much of it when my boys were in baseball, I'm just done with it. This sandwich was inspired by a request the Pepsi delivery man made in the summer of 1974. 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. For the same amount of total fat, you could eat two small Dairy Queen Oreo Cookies Blizzards. I know everyones got their favorite order, but for the sake of this debate, I stuck with the Italian hoagie. We'll absolutely pass on this hoagiesorry Jersey Mike's. Went on my lunch break, got back to work and tries to call to Hi, my name is Julie McAbee. These might not be the best in the country but they are pretty dang good. 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). Jersey Mikes! Jimmy Johns vs. Jersey Mikes: The Surprising Winner! } Wendy's was best by a slice. I ordered a small Italian with prosciutto, hot capicola, Genoa salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, white onions, oil and vinegar. Amy: Bad ingredient distribution really wrecked this one for me. Surprisingly, one of the most popular sandwich chains is actually pretty low on the list in terms of flavor and variety. Martha Sorren. 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 fact that this cheesesteak exceeds 3,000 milligrams of sodium is just outright inexcusable. 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. Everyone I talk to either likes Jimmy John's by a mile or has never tasted Jersey Mike's. They dump so much on your sandwich that it totally overwhelms the flavor. 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. The only problem with Jersey Mikes is that there are not that many around. Would You Like to Convert It Into Review? Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing. We had it "Mike's Way" with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar, oil and spices. But for $4.59, this sub was a hell of a bargain and just edged out Jimmy Johns. The one great thing about choosing a sub over a fast food burger is that it is usually a much healthier choice. We mean AMAZING. Get the best food tips and diet And who doesn't want to be fully involved? This - all day. 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. Fun-fact: The original Blimpie location opened in Hoboken in 1964 but closed in 2017. Mike's Way means the sub is prepared with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar, oil, and spices (adding over 275 calories and 28 grams of fat), but this can be modified to your preference. Gonzo: To me it tastes the most homemade out of any of the chains. Below is our breakdown of every sub on the Jersey Mike's menu, ranked from best to worst. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 558-560 Newark Avenue, Jersey City location). I can't taste any tea in it whatsoever. I ordered the four-inch small sub for $4, which is a very fair price. 62 Media Group, a division of New Jersey Monthly, creates custom print and digital publications that help build customer relationships and drive more sales. Its off of a busy main road and a side street with a small amount of parking spots. 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. This eight-inch sandwich was $8.75. 4. jrtasoli 1 yr. ago. I apologize that I dont really have any dirt or juicy details regarding how the sandwiches are prepared. 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. I found that my Vito from Jimmy Johns had a greater variety of flavor with all of the different cuts and cheeses. Pick the best hoagie for your health with our ultimate ranking. Certified Angus USDA choice top round sliced fresh and smothered in BBQ sauce. Both Jimmy Johns and Jersey Mike have good customer service for fast food sandwich shops. But this sub was made and wrapped perfectly. Alex: Team Jimmy John's Instead of talking about our favorite sweet treats this Halloween weekend, Emma and I decided to test out our favorite cold cuts. Hotspot of the Week: Jersey Mike's Subs. Jersey Mikes of course. A loyalty point program and I'd get a free sub every couple weeks. It was a little hearty, a little crusty, but also a little off. Subway Tuna Sandwich vs Jersey Mike's Related: Pizza Party: Ranking Every Major Pizza Chain From Worst To Best (Sorry Not Sorry). Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing. Post as a guest. The meat and cheese was sliced in front of me and it tasted very fresh. The main appeal of Jimmy Johns sandwiches is the unique French bread they use. We mean, it's quite the mouthful: packed with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapeosand extra cheeseyour saving grace is basically the fact that there's no mayo-based sauce adding an absurd amount of fat. They pride themselves on using high quality meats and cheeses, and baking their "private recipe" sub buns in house. 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. (There was a Which Wich in New Brunswick I wanted to try, but like many other eateries during the pandemic, it permanently closed). Convenience is key, people. I was surprised that the lettuce, tomatoes and onions tasted fresh and the sandwich had the perfect amount of oil and vinegar. 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. 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. We tried the Italian, cold. lad May 7, 2019 at 4:36 pm, R.Kelly Apr 2, 2019 at 3:30 pm. Each brand score is calculated based on set of relevant criteria and displays company performance over time. 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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. Scheduled to Open 03/01/23. JJ I dont really understand. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. A nice jolt of fresh, hot flavor really perked this plain jane up. 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. That's not to say that other items on the McDonald's menu are much better. John Gonzalezon Twitter@michigangonzo, as well asFacebookandInstagram @MichiganGonzo. We put four chains to the test to see which one you should buy. Not bad. I just cant eat it anymore. Located in downtown Englewood, I drove down memory lane, passing by some old lunch haunts and hangouts. One, this is a pretty small sandwich, rolling in at 8 inches. It has slightly less of everything, from calories to fat and sodium, and just a touch more protein. These sandwiches are uniform throughout which ensures maximum flavor and great flavor, and while the bread at Potbelly does leave something to be desired, the ingredient setup just about makes up for that. And eat local, at one of our many fabulous Michigan's Best establishments if you can. 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. Frank's Red Hot Sauce, lettuce, tomato with blue cheese dressing. 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. We'd recommend leaving off the mayo and grabbing a mini for just 530 calories. (which stands for biggest, meatiest, tastiest), all of which were inaccurate. Post as guest. Their freaky fast delivery makes it easy for a busy teenager or athlete to have a sub delivered before a game or on their way to work. The lettuce, tomatoes and onions were fine, and a little on the thicker side. Jimmy Johns is pretty good to but doesn't come close to the size, quality and taste. And what makes those different from a Jersey Mike's sub? I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone was giving thanks and eating their sliced turkey breast with all of the fixings. I think it's the best of the chain sub places I've tried by a long shot. While Quizno's might be better in terms of quality and flavors, their subs are smaller, which does leave a little something to be desired. But as I continued, all I could taste were the condiments. At both restaurants, my total was roughly six dollars. (Read 39873 times). Check out my gear on Kit: https://kit.com/mrchrisyoungIt's a battle of the subs. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 200 Harrison Avenue, Kearny location). 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. And since an Italian is probably one of the most popular and bestselling subs anyway, I thought it was a fair choice. in English Literature and foray through digital marketing, her life path was made abundantly clear. It's not the lowest-calorie or lowest-sodium sub, but you get an extra five grams of satiating protein with this sub than the Ham and Provolone. EatThis.com is part of the AllRecipes Food Group. All vegetables are prepped fresh every day. It's a thumb thinghomemade cheese sauce for dipping at #watertowerpub in Lexington. There was a good meat to bun ratio, and great acidity from the dressing to balance it out, while not sogging up the bread. Our search for Michigan's Best new brewery in 2016. Gonzo: I like how loaded it came, and the meats here were really nice. More than 2,000 locations open and under development throughout the United States. For our ranking of cold subs, we primarily looked at calories, sodium, and fat, with bonus points awarded for protein. Sandwiches that feature fresh ingredients, but are in your hand quickly is what Potbelly aims to provide. The tomatoes were slightly gummy and the cucumbers added too much moisture to the sandwich. The leading independent voice for aviation news and insight. No bagged soggy lettuce here. His friend made a tomato pie. Delicious! We're as shocked as you are, and frankly, rather disappointed it ranks so poorly against the competition. 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. Lousy attitude. The biggest complaint we had with this sandwich is its construction. The composition and price of this sandwich was also hard to compare to. And for some reason, Jersey Mike's is an expert at perfectly shredding lettuce for a sub. You're getting a delicious sandwich for not too much money at Potbelly. 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. 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. Featuring pepperoni, genoa salami, and pit smoked ham, the sub also has provolone, tomato, lettuce, onion, banana peppers, onions, vinaigrette and a pretty good garlic aioli. "It's sodium content is lower than most of the options, and gives a little fiber with the veggies.". So here are eight different chain subs that we tried, so you don't have to. All the lettuce was in the pocket, and all the meat on outside. We nonbiased try every single one and rank our favorites. Hopefully this sub chain showdown helps guide you to some kind of satisfaction. I think what threw me off the most was the bread. Amy: The toasting of the bread gives it a nice contrast to the tons of toppings and meat. Love the sisters at Bommarito's in St. Clair Shores! By the time I finished paying, my sandwich was already ready. Delivery fee is not documented on the menu.I considered this to be false advistiment. Another pleasant surprise. But I had a hunch that Blimpie was going to surpass my expectations. 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. 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 I thought Jersey Mike's was great, but not my favorite. But I shook my head and just dove in and took a bite. Amy:Agreed on the look of this sub, but it had good flavor. No other sandwich place has the quality and taste of a Jimmy Johns sandwich. The ingredients are fine, but its nothing special. I am a big fan of Firehouse. This chain does get points for its long-running history and a generous serving of vegetables, but that's about it. We chose to analyze the nutrition of each sub with traditional white bread and at the regular size (7-1/2 inches). There is a JJs in Monroe on US 165 north of I-20, and the other 2 are located in Shreveport. Im aware each location differs a bit on quality, so this is all based on my own experience. I submitted a complaint on Sunday, Feb. 5th We LOVE Jimmy Johns but have never experienced You will be automatically registered on our site. I have had Jimmy Johns a few times and was disappointed by the quality, but certainly not the speed. single I loved all the spices, and the lettuce, tomato and onions, and you can add peppers if you want. Fast food cheeseburgers, ranked fromworst to best. I used to crush the teeter lunch subs. It's a little bit surprising, for sure, to see a sandwich chain such as Subway toward the bottom of the list. JImmy Johns is much better. It was a classic Jersey moment. Customer service. Way, way, way better. The hot peppers here are exemplary. Honestly i find Jersey Mikes flavor of their meat to be superior. The beef is warmed up and then smothered in BBQ sauce. All the vegetables are sliced in house, fresh throughout the day. Subway ranked number one on Technomic's top sandwich restaurant chains and number three in all chain categories. I have had Jersey Mikes more than Jimmy Johns because of its close proximity to the AMC movie theater, and I was a little bit apprehensive to go somewhere I was not as familiar with. I think Jimmy John's has the better bread, but I like the meat and really like the vinegar that Jersey Mike's have. Jersey Mikes is very good also. I have decided that Jersey Mikes is better than Jimmy Johns for multiple reasons. Heres how I went about the research:. The bread was soft and a little crusty, which was the perfect texture. Check out a few of our other taste tests: Who has the best chain chicken wings? 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The bread was pretty good, soft but still retaining a slight chew to it. 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. The flavor was decent, and you get some of each ingredient in every bite because of how it's layered. And the provolone had a slight funk to it. The price, quality, and convenience are all worth it. Ive been there early in the morning for a coffee and a breakfast sandwich, in the middle of the afternoon for a turkey sub, and late at night for snacks. Their flavors are good but that's all it is - just good. Now thats a lot. PissedConsumer 2023 All The owner of the Jersey Mike's in Cary NC seemed to pick up that I was from NJ because I always insist it be made "Mike's Way". 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. Read more: I ate the cheapest cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. 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. These places have the best fried chicken in Michigan. At both places I had a sandwich on traditional bread, with turkey, provolone, lettuce, mayonnaise. Ive selected eight of the largest sub chains in New Jersey: Subway, Blimpie, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy Johns, Wawa, QuickChek, Firehouse Subs and Primo Hoagies. But with hundreds of chains to choose from, how is anyone expected to find the best one? Lets get something straight. I like both. I also appreciate the amount of meat on this sandwich, but it surprisingly didnt have much flavor. We approached this taste test just like we did for our Michigan's Best search. Gonzo: I like Potbelly. You know from the first bite that it's Subway, that is for sure. Bread is baked on site, and all the vegetables are sliced in house as well. Firehouse Subs is expanding its locations and the signature move for this sandwich shop is using the highest-quality meats and cheeses possible. The four sub restaurants we picked all made the top 10 in the sandwich category of the 2017 chain restaurant report. 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. Not a bad sandwich at all, but theres just way too many condiments taking away the taste of whats important. 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.