Amy: This was nice and fresh, with lots of veggies. Went on my lunch break, got back to work and tries to call to Hi, my name is Julie McAbee. But the regular medium-sized sub goes for $8, which pushes it over the edge a bit. Yummy sammiches. This eight-inch sandwich was $8.75. Love those hot peppers though, I'd pull them all out on their own. Oddly greasy and almost no flavor in any component. sandwich at Jimmy John's cost $6.29 and was eight inches. 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. Any sub $4.00. } Grab some napkins and let's find out. So, depending on what you like or want, it was possible to spend six dollars at both places. I have had Jersey Mike's more than Jimmy John's. Blimpie has been around for more than 50 years, with locations across the country. We're just surprised as you are that the Big Kahuna isn't the worst hot sub. (Read 39873 times). EatThis.com is part of the AllRecipes Food Group. While these might not be described as "incredible", they certainly are passable. There is the mini, regular, giant, wrap, and tub. But the very moment we got into the car, my grandfather yelled, That was atrocious! Read more: I ate the cheapest cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. Jimmy Johns is known for being freaky fast, and it did not disappoint. Tony Dec 5, 2021 at 6:45 pm. Order sandwich, state toppings, and off you go, Basically, EQUAL. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider There are currently 24 locations in New Jersey, and just over 1,000 across the country. 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. Their secret "juice" is their signature oil and vinegar dressing. Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, and cappacuolo. They must be doing something right, despite that unfortunate Jared incident. She says, "It has the most sodium, sugar and saturated fat out of all the sandwiches. When Quizno's first opened, it was a big deal thanks to their freshly-toasted subs and fresh ingredients, with many people leaving the Subway train and jumping aboard the Quizno's bandwagon. Roast beef, turkey, swiss, applewood smoked bacon, and mayo. It was a classic Jersey moment. Publix is good for what it is and I appreciate their existence. As much as I miss Quiznos, the only location left in NJ is temporarily closed. At Jersey Mikes, I had to wait a few minutes before my sub was ready. Thats when I buy my whole staff lunch and they seem to like it. And what kind of lunatic orders a sandwich from Subway: this guy. Pretty classic flavors. Convenience is key, people. And who doesn't want to be fully involved? Not bad. I almost paid a visit to Balthazar Bakery for a coffee and scone, but I came here for one reason and one reason only: to buy a sub. 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. 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. I've only been to Jersey Mike's once so far but I liked it a lot. This Jersey Mikes was still a very solid sub in the grand scheme of things, but was ultimately disappointing. Succulent pastrami is grilled to perfection with melted Swiss cheese and then dressed with sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. They also sell a smaller four-five inch sandwich for $6.29. 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. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. I love Jersey Mikes for putting the customers needs first! She can be reached at lianna.t@thetravel.com. The last memory I have of eating a Blimpie sandwich was in the Boy Scouts when I was probably 11 or 12 years old. Delivery fee is not documented on the menu.I considered this to be false advistiment. 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. But this sub was made and wrapped perfectly. 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. 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. Grilled onions, peppers, white American cheese and chipotle mayo. Subway ranked number one on Technomic's top sandwich restaurant chains and number three in all chain categories. A nice jolt of fresh, hot flavor really perked this plain jane up. You'll be surprised a. You'll find more meat in a can of pork and beans. Unlike the traditional club sub below it, this club is made up of roast beef and swiss instead of the ham and provolone. 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. That's what I wanted to find out. I also liked Jimmy Johns lettuce better because it was thinner. I can't taste any tea in it whatsoever. You're getting a delicious sandwich for not too much money at Potbelly. I ordered the Italian B.M.T. I like both. In 1971 at the Jersey shore town of Point Pleasant, not far from Springsteen's Asbury Park turf, Jersey Mike . Rude customer service manager told me to stop talking. 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 Wendy's was best by a slice. Lousy attitude. We've ranked them from worst to best, and would love to hear if you agree. Gonzo: I like how loaded it came, and the meats here were really nice. Jimmy John's just popped up here in NJ, I'll have to do a comparison taste. The lettuce, tomatoes and onions were fine, and a little on the thicker side. The tomatoes and onions didnt add much here but were obviously a requirement and they didnt disappoint. No, not a pizza, but a pie with tomatoes in it. 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. Pickled, and slightly hot, they were exactly what this, or any sub sandwich needs. Who puts green peppers and cucumbers on an Italian sub? 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. Everything there is actually pretty fresh and prepared well. 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. 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. Jersey Mikes ended up being much more expensive than I remembered, with a mini original Italian sub being about $6. 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. The lettuce was thinly shredded and the tomatoes and onions were also fresh. HANDs DOWN!!!! 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 It has slightly less of everything, from calories to fat and sodium, and just a touch more protein. The Italian dressing was a good idea. A few bites in, it seemed like a solid sandwich. I submitted a complaint on Sunday, Feb. 5th We LOVE Jimmy Johns but have never experienced You will be automatically registered on our site. Frankly, Im glad its over. Dont ask me how I know. Firehouse is a quickly growing chain, with over 1000 locations now across the country. 80 Laurel Street. I ordered a small Italian with prosciutto, hot capicola, Genoa salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, white onions, oil and vinegar. 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. They even cook their roast beef in house. It doesn't seem to matter which ingredients are added, Subway's sandwiches always have that trademark, traditional Subway flavor. I will try them one day soon, but I'm interested in reading further reviews. Jersey Mikes is very good also. At Jimmy Johns, this is called a number four, Turkey Tom. The bread didn't taste very fresh, though, which made the sandwich more dry. John Gonzalezon Twitter@michigangonzo, as well asFacebookandInstagram @MichiganGonzo. Gonzo: There is something about the Jimmy John's bread that Im not a fan of, I just dont really like it. The veggies are very plentiful. We know that you can't always make it to a locally owned restaurant, but we sincerely hope that you make a little effort to try. But Ive never been really impressed or depressed by a Wawa sandwich. "Sweet Tea" is brown colored sugar water. I just thought they started with a much lower quality meat than Firehouse or Jersey Mike's. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. 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. Jersey Mike's: Sub in a Tub and/or. Ask for those hot pepper, you are going to need them. But what makes a sub at Subway different from one at Jimmy John's? They will even heat the subs on the cold list if you ask nicely! Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. But lets talk about it. So if you are in a hurry, Jimmy John's is by far your best choice. Everyone I talk to either likes Jimmy John's by a mile or has never tasted Jersey Mike's. RELATED: The 7-day diet that melts your belly fat fast. I ate so much of it when my boys were in baseball, I'm just done with it. At both places I had a sandwich on traditional bread, with turkey, provolone, lettuce, mayonnaise. Ill be honest here. By comparison, a six inch Subway turkey only has 280 calories and 4 grams of fat. Jersey Mike's bacon is actually bacon. I used to live a block away from one. Where you can find the best french fries in Michigan. But since prices vary from state to state when you consider composition, bread and ingredient taste, and overall flavor, there's no beating Potbelly. Metairie, LA 70006-5439. Their flavors are good but that's all it is - just good. Gonzo: I dont even want to talk about Subway. This a big positive. Lots of herb-y-ness made it interesting. JMs are more harder to find than JJs, by and large. It's worth it though, this sub tastes distinctly fresh. We put four chains to the test to see which one you should buy. scanned through all the nutrition data to rank the best and worst subs for your waistline. 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. This sandwich is not the kind of club you want to belong to. 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. They also are popular for their hand cut french fries, which I'll be going back to sample for you later. When McDonald's began using the words "sweet tea" to advertise a product it already sold as "iced tea," a person from the deep South implored me to try it, insisting I had never had anything like sweet tea because I had not spent much time down south. Weekend Buzz: Weekly, Events and Entertainment, Side dish: Weekly, Dining News and Reviews, ShoreCast: Weekly, Best of the New Jersey Shore, Specials: Occasional, Exclusive Contests, Deals and Offers, Occasional, Exclusive Contests, Deals and Offers, Rachel Zeglers Jersey Upbringing Prepared Her for Stardom, Middle Eastern Grill to Offer Free Items in Paramus; Other Dining News, Philly-Raised Chef Embraces South Jersey: It Has Such a Good Feeling, Englewood Mural Honors Black Womens Voices, Mahwah Farm Gives Those With Special Needs a Chance to Horse Around, Amid Global Shortages, NJ Breweries Look to Source More Locally, Five Star Real Estate Agents in New Jersey, Five Star Mortgage Professionals in New Jersey, Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professionals in New Jersey. 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. These places have the best fried chicken in Michigan. Amaral MS, RD, CSO clinical and research dietitian at Cedars Sinai. The placement of the ingredients was our biggest beef, however. I bundled up on a very cold mid-morning and drove down JFK Avenue to the most inconvenient of QuickChek locations. Overall, Primos is just a quality sub with fresh ingredients. The Italian comes with Genoa salami, spicy pepperoni, Black Forest ham, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, cucumbers, oil and vinegar. Not going to lie, Jimmy John's really is "freaky fast". The sister sub to the Famous Philly is made with chicken instead of beef and, as a result, has less sodium and fat, which makes it our top choice for hot subs. This is definitely one of the highest-sodium restaurant orders. Jersey Mike's. 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. From white and wheat bread baked fresh every day, to meats and cheeses sliced fresh for each sub, it's what they do here. Heres how I went about the research:. 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. I was surprised that the lettuce, tomatoes and onions tasted fresh and the sandwich had the perfect amount of oil and vinegar. I went to all three sandwich chains and ordered the same . Certified Angus USDA choice top round sliced fresh and smothered in BBQ sauce. Was told by sorry by employee and that it would only be another 2 seconds. The bread was the weakest part of this sub, but it does come toasted. Each chain has been ranked based on the quality of its ingredients, the freshness of its sandwiches, and the variety of options it offers. If you could not already tell, I like to channel my Italian heritage when it comes to picking subs. Across the country, from small towns to big, people are still filing into popular chain sandwich stores to buy subs. We mean AMAZING. Honestly i find Jersey Mikes flavor of their meat to be superior. Jersey Mikes of course. document.addEventListener( 'DOMContentLoaded', function() { Publix is the best of course, glad that's acknowledged. 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. More than 2,000 locations open and under development throughout the United States. I did like the meats, you could taste each one. At Jersey Mikes, I got a sandwich about half the size of the Jimmy Johns one, with chips and a drink. : 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. However, there are some good reasons for this. Together, all this attention to freshness, and to how they build their subs, tipped them over the top. By submitting comments you grant permission for all or part of those comments to appear in the print edition of New xhr.setRequestHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain;charset=UTF-8'); 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. If you didn't already know, buffalo sauces are some serious sodium offenders. Otherwise, it's not the best choice. 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. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 558-560 Newark Avenue, Jersey City location). Get the best food tips and diet YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Every chains location is different, but this was based on my own experience. This six-inch Italian sub cost about $9, making it the most expensive of the chains. Never happened.. as well as other partner offers and accept our, According to foodservice research company, 's 2017 chain restaurant study, reported on by. Jersey Mike's vs. Jimmy John's: Battle. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Your email address will not be published. There is no better way to cure a craving than with some fresh cold cuts. Post as guest. But costing $7.50 for a six-inch sub, this was a very solid sandwich, but a little overpriced. Overall, it was really dry, without any bite from any kind of sauce at all. Jersey Mike's Subs Prices - Fast Food. There is not a lot of meat on this small sandwich, and it's incredibly dry. I will never return agian. They are using better quality meats and slicing to order. I smelled it, I poked the bread, I pulled off the top and inspected the tomatoes and lettuce for any discoloration. But for $4.59, this sub was a hell of a bargain and just edged out Jimmy Johns. I would say I prefer Jimmy Johns for the "freaky fast" food. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 200 Harrison Avenue, Kearny location). We added lettuce, tomato, pickles, banana peppers, olives plus oil and vinegar, and salt and pepper. Jersey Mike's Menu Prices | Cold \u0026 Hot The subs here become much more than the sum of their parts, Alcamo's subs transcend into greatness. Fresher meat, cheese, & veggies. 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. Way, way, way better. We tried the "Spicy Italian", which had pepperoni, salami, and provolone cheese on their Italian white bread. All Rights Reserved. While I was incredibly disappointed they ran out of the seeded bread and had to resort to the standard white bread, the sandwich itself was a success. I ordered the same meal at each place: an Italian-style sub sandwich with chips, a cookie, and a drink. Tod i ordered but was told it is out of our area, the store is 3/4 of a mile down the street. It's a hefty sandwich. A sub by any other name hero, hoagie, grinder is just as delicious. One came close, a few were acceptable, and two, in our opinion, were just not very good at all. 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. But if youre in a jam or looking for a late night option, a sub chain might be your only choice. Below is our breakdown of every sub on the Jersey Mike's menu, ranked from best to worst. Scheduled to Open Soon. But for $4, I guess you get what you pay for. 2 seconds turned into 20 minutes of waiting along with other multiple frustrated patrons We will not be back to this location and will be advising our town that as long as these two are working there not to eat there. Subs are prepared Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, oil, vinegar and spices. "It's sodium content is lower than most of the options, and gives a little fiber with the veggies.". Reading all of these reviews have me worried about trying Firehouse, JJs or Jersey Mikes. For example, a Burger King Whopper comes in at a literally whopping 670 calories and 39 grams of fat. It has that distinct smell of the bread, which you almost can't shake off your very clothes after a visit there. Your email address will not be published. RELATED: Fast food cheeseburgers, ranked fromworst to best. No Jimmy John is definitely better than Jersey mike the subs have more meat and they more bigger always and forever Jimmy Johns. They are all about giving you the sandwich the way THEY want you to have it. 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. if( navigator.sendBeacon ) { This - all day. I will say this, the meats tasted very fresh, but with five cured meats, it was incredibly salty and a little overboard. 4. jrtasoli 1 yr. ago. 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. 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. Not terrible. At both restaurants, my total was roughly six dollars. Jerseys Mikes meat sorry, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-162172, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-162157, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-162149, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-162135, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-162111, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-161334, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-161314, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-161313, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-161309, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-161307, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-161305, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-159999, https://huntleyvoice.com/17600/latest/jersey-mikes-vs-jimmy-johns-battle-of-the-sub/#comment-158343. Don't close your jaw just yet. We hit the streets and went to Jimmy Johns, then to Jersey Mikes, and two sandwiches later, picked our favorites. These might not be the best in the country but they are pretty dang good. They had (maybe still do?) Waynesboro, VA 22980-9202. It is very likely you will find one on whatever road you are on, and you will receive your sandwich before you can even finish ordering. Lets dig in. I used to crush the teeter lunch subs.