They also are popular for their hand cut french fries, which I'll be going back to sample for you later. Every time I walk into a Firehouse Subs, I smell like one for the entire day. The bread was very doughy but it didnt bother me. It's a thumb thinghomemade cheese sauce for dipping at #watertowerpub in Lexington. I Cant Express Enough How Enjoyable My Visits Are EVERY SINGLE TIME . Well our bodies excrete waste, but do we want it, just because it comes with our bodies? 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. The meat is blah, but the vegetables are fresh and abundant. Furthermore, Michigan Live said it best when they described Subway's sandwiches as 'always tasting the same.' kyle Aug 26, 2019 at 9:13 am, Jimmy Johns is so much better than Jersey Mikes its unbelievable. We added lettuce, tomato, pickles, banana peppers, olives plus oil and vinegar, and salt and pepper. "Sweet Tea" is brown colored sugar water. Not even Publix can top a Firehouse Italian! This visit, however, was a big surprise. When I first started this sub chain showdown, I ultimately believed Jersey Mikes would be the eventual winner. 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. No, not a pizza, but a pie with tomatoes in it. Fun fact: Jimmy Johns has nearly 3,000 locations across the country but only three current locations in NJ. I'll still choose Publix deli over anything though. Our poll winners for Michigan's Best sub in every region. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Just understand that I do. The bun is literally loaded with ingredients, and as you can see, excellent distribution throughout. But at $7.50 for the regular eight-inch sandwich and $4 for the smaller Little John version, you cant really beat it. The oil and vinegar gave it a shot in the arm. Seeing "California" makes us think of acai bowls and green juicesnot a 910-calorie sub with more fat than Whopper. We also appreciate that three different sizes are available, a mini, a regular, and a giant. One came close, a few were acceptable, and two, in our opinion, were just not very good at all. 4. jrtasoli 1 yr. ago. 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 top three sub chains in term of sales in America are Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mikes, according to Nation's Restaurant News. Don't close your jaw just yet. Surprisingly, one of the most popular sandwich chains is actually pretty low on the list in terms of flavor and variety. GO. The oil and vinegar added a slight tang and was used sparingly. It may not rack up as much sodium as the subs surrounding it, but we deduced points from this loaded sub because of the lower protein content. 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. But my grandfather wolfed it down, groaning and exclaiming, This is great! Jersey Mikes on the other hand, actually offers a gluten free bread. I will try them one day soon, but I'm interested in reading further reviews. Jersey Mikes ended up being much more expensive than I remembered, with a mini original Italian sub being about $6. But the very moment we got into the car, my grandfather yelled, That was atrocious! Ive selected eight of the largest sub chains in New Jersey: Subway, Blimpie, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy Johns, Wawa, QuickChek, Firehouse Subs and Primo Hoagies. There is the mini, regular, giant, wrap, and tub. I just cant eat it anymore. Publix is good for what it is and I appreciate their existence. 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. Jersey Mikes is very good also. Youll have to give me the recipe! I was in complete shock. Ask for those hot pepper, you are going to need them. Sandwiches that feature fresh ingredients, but are in your hand quickly is what Potbelly aims to provide. The flavors of each of the chain's sandwiches are delicious and all around, it's just a really great menu. These subs come lightly toasted, but don't call them a grinder. Below is our breakdown of every sub on the Jersey Mike's menu, ranked from best to worst. Christiansburg, VA 24073. Scheduled to Open 03/01/23. I was skeptical before even ordering the sandwich and I was not wrong to feel that way. Poor customer service, poor quality of food and poor sandwich skills. All the lettuce was in the pocket, and all the meat on outside. Lots of herb-y-ness made it interesting. The beauty of Potbelly is the distribution of the sandwich ingredients from meats to vegetables. 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. if( navigator.sendBeacon ) { I e been to Jersey Mikes a couple of times now,usually I get the tuna sub because they say it's made fresh everyday! What a sad sandwich this was. The flavor was decent, and you get some of each ingredient in every bite because of how it's layered. The price, quality, and convenience are all worth it. Doesn't JJ only use provolone cheese, with no options for anything else? We put four chains to the test to see which one you should buy. But for $4.59, this sub was a hell of a bargain and just edged out Jimmy Johns. You'll find more meat in a can of pork and beans. So here are eight different chain subs that we tried, so you don't have to. Jersey Mike's Subs Prices - Fast Food. Gonzo: There is something about the Jimmy John's bread that Im not a fan of, I just dont really like it. I called, and bc Niomi said it was ready 8:53 she would not have time to make my sub bc they closed! PissedConsumer 2023 All 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. Its slightly buttery and light and I appreciate the fact that they rip the breading out for certain sandwiches. As much as I miss Quiznos, the only location left in NJ is temporarily closed. But I ventured off in the snow to my nearest location in Mahwah. This six-inch Italian sub cost about $9, making it the most expensive of the chains. Ah Wawa, a New Jersey and Pennsylvania institution. 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. This a big positive. We would have ranked this sub first because it's the lowest calorie sub (only because the BLT comes with a 250-calorie slathering of mayo), but it's lower in protein for nearly the same amount of fat than our number one choice. 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. I submitted a complaint on Sunday, Feb. 5th We LOVE Jimmy Johns but have never experienced You will be automatically registered on our site. Meet the meats of Michigan's Best sub sandwich. I have to admit I was skeptical as I unwrapped the sandwich. And since an Italian is probably one of the most popular and bestselling subs anyway, I thought it was a fair choice. I would actually go and get this again. Jimmy John's just popped up here in NJ, I'll have to do a comparison taste. Username and password will be sent to you via email. 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. Jersey Mike's is far better than JJ's in my area. It was a classic Jersey moment. While the sandwiches are good, it's the toppings that really push them . The bread is fantastic. 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. Karen Kryder May 13, 2021 at 1:47 pm, Jersey Mikes is far better than Jimmy Johns! 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. 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. It not only falls just beneath the 1,000-calorie mark, but it's nearly equivalent to an entire day's worth of sodiumor the equivalent to 14 small orders of McDonald's French fries. Fresh, fresh, fresh is the name of the game at Jersey Mike's, and it shows. They also sell a smaller four-five inch sandwich for $6.29. The biggest complaint we had with this sandwich is its construction. Frankly, Im glad its over. Ive had some very solid QuickChek sandwiches and then Ive had abominations where the bread was hard as a rock. Italian: Bread: 6.1 Fillings: 5.8 Toppings: 3.6 Value: 6.4 Overall: 5.4, Firehouses Italian sub, left, and Blimpies Best. Grab some napkins and let's find out. I've only been to Jersey Mike's once so far but I liked it a lot. Both are good, but I prefer Jersey Mike's over Jimmy John's. Certified Angus USDA choice top round sliced fresh and smothered in BBQ sauce. Reading all of these reviews have me worried about trying Firehouse, JJs or Jersey Mikes. But Jersey Mike's wins my vote. Amaral says it's without a doubt The Original Italian. Both Jimmy Johns and Jersey Mike have good customer service for fast food sandwich shops. My goal: to find out how these hoagie hawkers stack up. I thought Jersey Mike's was great, but not my favorite. The subs here become much more than the sum of their parts, Alcamo's subs transcend into greatness. I ordered the four-inch small sub for $4, which is a very fair price. 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. This sandwich was also very cold, meaning all of the ingredients had probably been sitting there for a while. You're getting a delicious sandwich for not too much money at Potbelly. For the same amount of total fat, you could eat two small Dairy Queen Oreo Cookies Blizzards. They use a lean turkey breast with no additives and flavorful provolone cheese. Amy: The "juice" is what did it for me. They will even heat the subs on the cold list if you ask nicely! All subs here can be made hot or cold. We mean AMAZING. I apologize that I dont really have any dirt or juicy details regarding how the sandwiches are prepared. Def take Jerseys over JJ. Adding or subtracting which ingredients you want or dont want. 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. The chain's flavors are on point and their bread is durable, but not as good as some other chains that bake their own and have a solid, dense layer between all those ingredients and potential condiments. 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. Kannon May 17, 2018 at 3:32 pm. 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. Do people in the south really think we don't drink sweetened iced tea up here? Instead of talking about our favorite sweet treats this Halloween weekend, Emma and I decided to test out our favorite cold cuts. @MichiganGonzo @JulieHoogland #mibest #bestsub pic.twitter.com/De5gDhdjqV. They were never anything special, but it was convenient, quick, and cheap. While the sandwiches are good, it's the toppings that really push them over the edge of flavor falls. We're just surprised as you are that the Big Kahuna isn't the worst hot sub. This Jersey Mikes was still a very solid sub in the grand scheme of things, but was ultimately disappointing. They are: We got all of them untoasted, on white bread, topped with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, oil, and vinegar. 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. 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. We hit the streets and went to Jimmy John's, then to Jersey Mike's, and two sandwiches later, picked our favorites. They slice their meat to order for each and every sandwich, so be prepared for a few minutes wait. 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. We had it "Mike's Way" with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar, oil and spices. I was surprised that the lettuce, tomatoes and onions tasted fresh and the sandwich had the perfect amount of oil and vinegar. 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. 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. 601 Shenandoah Village Drive. Jersey Monthly. Jimmy Johns is known for being freaky fast, and it did not disappoint. For our ranking of cold subs, we primarily looked at calories, sodium, and fat, with bonus points awarded for protein. Just because a sandwich shop provides custom options doesn't mean it's the best, so, which one actually is? The Best Sandwich Chains, Ranked In Order Of Delicious To 'I'd Rather Have Pizza', A good sandwich has the capability to make anything better, The Best Pancakes At IHOP, Ranked For Scientific Flavor Purposes, While Subway may have the lead as one of the most popular, Pizza Party: Ranking Every Major Pizza Chain From Worst To Best (Sorry Not Sorry), Ranking Wendy's Best Menu Items, Including Their New Jalapeo Popper Chicken Sandwich. It makes sense because Subway is cheap and consistent you know what you're going to get and you're not going to spend too much. Gonzo: I like Potbelly. Fun fact: The original Jersey Mikes, then known as Mikes Submarines, opened in Point Pleasant in 1956. Im aware each location differs a bit on quality, so this is all based on my own experience. Not terrible. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. This sub packs an outrageous amount of saturated fat, sodium, and calories. Get the best food tips and diet These places have the best fried chicken in Michigan. We've ranked them from worst to best, and would love to hear if you agree. 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. Were so lucky to have so many great sandwich options in New Jersey. Overall, Primos is just a quality sub with fresh ingredients. No bagged soggy lettuce here. JImmy Johns is much better. Adding ham to The Number Four tacks on about 275 milligrams of sodium and 40 calories. I ate the cheapest cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. We approached this taste test just like we did for our Michigan's Best search. JMs are more harder to find than JJs, by and large. The lettuce, tomatoes and onions were fine, and a little on the thicker side. Although not really appealing to look at (why is that bread so white? Scheduled to Open Soon. Lettuce, tomato, mayo, and melty white American 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. If you're going to order the Big Kahuna, we'd rather you get the chicken version over the beef one. It might be a spice lover's classic, but this chicken cheese steak hits all the wrong notes. There was a decent amount of meat but it wasnt anything special. Blimpie's sandwiches, upon the first inspection, could be considered to be a bit flat. 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. But Ive never been really impressed or depressed by a Wawa sandwich. meatball sub on Rosemary Parmesan. 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. Wendy's was best by a slice. A loyalty point program and I'd get a free sub every couple weeks. Jimmy Johns has multiple locations throughout the town, as well as drive through and delivery services. Now thats a lot. Here's a sub that doesn't let you forget Mike's commitment to quality meats and ingredients. Their flavors are good but that's all it is - just good. 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). Everything there is actually pretty fresh and prepared well. Far higher quality than Subway, but also a few dollars more expensive. It needed a boost somewhere. She says, "It has the most sodium, sugar and saturated fat out of all the sandwiches. A few bites in, it seemed like a solid sandwich. Tod i ordered but was told it is out of our area, the store is 3/4 of a mile down the street. We had the "Original Italian" with provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami and pepperoni. : 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. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Jersey Mike's subs were the most expensive by far. Convenience is key, people. Come on Chris, lets go to Subway!. 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. I just tried Jersey Mike's for the first time in March because I wanted to try it. Post as a guest. But with hundreds of chains to choose from, how is anyone expected to find the best one? Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. This was one sandwich that actually surprised us with how decent it was. } else { Great bread to meat ratio, the whole bun was perfectly covered. Related: Pizza Party: Ranking Every Major Pizza Chain From Worst To Best (Sorry Not Sorry). 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. Read more: I ate the cheapest cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. Jersey Mike's Subs - The Fake Foodie. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). I will never return agian. Delivery fee is not documented on the menu.I considered this to be false advistiment. Fun-fact: The original Blimpie location opened in Hoboken in 1964 but closed in 2017. This sub is low in calories and uses real sauerkraut made from just cabbage and saltno preservatives! Hopefully this sub chain showdown helps guide you to some kind of satisfaction. Photos I post are my own unless otherwise noted. Id never been to Firehouse Subs before, but heard good things.

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