Over the last few years, Arby's has been steadily expanding their offerings. This sandwich is not the kind of club you want to belong to. 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. Photos I post are my own unless otherwise noted. I like both. I used to live a block away from one. But lets talk about it. 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Remember, the regular size subs are meant to be split in two, so that means you'd receive 20 grams of protein per serving. I also appreciate the amount of meat on this sandwich, but it surprisingly didnt have much flavor. I was pleasantly surprised. 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. Grab some napkins and let's find out. If you didn't already know, buffalo sauces are some serious sodium offenders. We tried the "Spicy Italian", which had pepperoni, salami, and provolone cheese on their Italian white bread. Marie Jan 14, 2018 at 3:09 pm, Jimmy Johns by far is the best You will be able to edit the text before publishing. Jimmy John sandwiches are vegan. 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. https://travelmapping.net/user/?u=terescoj, Quote from: jeffandnicole on April 14, 2015, 01:08:48 AM, Quote from: NJRoadfan on April 13, 2015, 11:37:31 PM, Quote from: formulanone on April 13, 2015, 08:37:32 PM, Quote from: OCGuy81 on April 14, 2015, 11:37:30 AM, Quote from: 02 Park Ave on April 14, 2015, 04:46:46 PM, Quote from: golden eagle on April 15, 2015, 01:22:17 AM, Quote from: bandit957 on April 15, 2015, 09:53:14 AM, Quote from: cjk374 on April 15, 2015, 06:29:14 AM, Last Login: January 03, 2023, 04:12:25 PM, Last Login: November 23, 2021, 02:27:24 PM, Location: Massachusetts, and all the roads radiating out of it, Last Login: November 18, 2022, 03:18:15 PM, Last Login: February 03, 2023, 11:54:26 PM, Last Login: January 23, 2023, 02:09:24 PM, The road less travelled is well worn under my feet. 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. 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. "This sub has the least amount of saturated and trans fats of almost all the subs," says L.J. single It might be a spice lover's classic, but this chicken cheese steak hits all the wrong notes. 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 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. Jersey Mike's Subs makes a Sub Above - fresh sliced, authentic Northeast-American style sub sandwiches on fresh baked bread. And eat local, at one of our many fabulous Michigan's Best establishments if you can. So here are eight different chain subs that we tried, so you don't have to. Most times all i order is the small one and i am very full. The oil and vinegar gave it a shot in the arm. day, 2022 Galvanized Media. Fun-fact: The original Blimpie location opened in Hoboken in 1964 but closed in 2017. I am no stranger to QuickChek sandwiches. 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. Who puts green peppers and cucumbers on an Italian sub? Amy: The toasting of the bread gives it a nice contrast to the tons of toppings and meat. It needed a boost somewhere. Everything on this one kind of melded into one flavor, which was pretty good. And at Jersey Mikes, a number seven is a turkey and provolone, with the ability to add anything you would like. The bun is literally loaded with ingredients, and as you can see, excellent distribution throughout. We had the "Blimpie Best" which is loaded with ham, salami, capicola, proscuittini, provolone, and then made the "Blimpie Way" with lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, oil, vinegar and oregano. xhr.open('POST', 'https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', true); 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). But my grandfather wolfed it down, groaning and exclaiming, This is great! 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. The tomatoes were slightly gummy and the cucumbers added too much moisture to the sandwich. At Jersey Mikes, I had to wait a few minutes before my sub was ready. ", Grilled onions, peppers, and melty white American cheese. The bread didn't taste very fresh, though, which made the sandwich more dry. 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. They also are popular for their hand cut french fries, which I'll be going back to sample for you later. I can't taste any tea in it whatsoever. Just understand that I do. 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. Here in New Jersey, no one should ever have to rely on any kind of deli sandwich chain. I'm not really sure what this means, so I'll be doing some hard hitting journalism to find out for you, because that does sound different. I will try them one day soon, but I'm interested in reading further reviews. It was a classic Jersey moment. In fact, getting a veggie sub here might be the best idea. 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. It wasnt stale per se, but it was as if it was just a day too old. Sandwiches that feature fresh ingredients, but are in your hand quickly is what Potbelly aims to provide. 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. Was told by sorry by employee and that it would only be another 2 seconds. Amaral MS, RD, CSO clinical and research dietitian at Cedars Sinai. 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. Every sandwich just tastes like mayonnaise. Ill be honest here. Jersey Mike's allows for much more customization, and it seems to taste a little fresher than Jimmy John's. That's what I wanted to find out. I dare you to find the meatLOL! I love Jersey Mikes for putting the customers needs first! Both sub shops had the usual culprits: turkey, ham, meatball, Italian, tuna, and cheese steak. 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. Photos by Chris Gennone, (from the 558-560 Newark Avenue, Jersey City location). Related:The Best Pancakes At IHOP, Ranked For Scientific Flavor Purposes. Your email address will not be published. I ordered the Italian B.M.T. I love their food but damn their exhaust fans are horrible. Overall, Primos is just a quality sub with fresh ingredients. 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. 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? No, not a pizza, but a pie with tomatoes in it. ), this is a really tasty sub. 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. There was a decent amount of meat but it wasnt anything special. Gonzo: I dont even want to talk about Subway. Fresh, fresh, fresh is the name of the game at Jersey Mike's, and it shows. I ordered the same sandwichan Italian subfrom each chain. Nobody's gonna mention Firehouse! Would You Like to Convert It Into Review? There is no better way to cure a craving than with some fresh cold cuts. We all hope that you can actually search about Jersey Mikes Blt Sub here . At Jersey Mikes, I got a sandwich about half the size of the Jimmy Johns one, with chips and a drink. But they are both very different types of sandwiches so a comparison may not be fair. She can be reached at lianna.t@thetravel.com. The thing about Subway is that it tastes exactly like Subway. Next! Poor customer service, poor quality of food and poor sandwich skills. I Cant Express Enough How Enjoyable My Visits Are EVERY SINGLE TIME . 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. Great cocktails to try that feature Michigan craft spirits. Username and password will be sent to you via email. But costing $7.50 for a six-inch sub, this was a very solid sandwich, but a little overpriced. Your email address will not be published. But for $4, I guess you get what you pay for. I ate the cheapest cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. Jimmy Johns is a sub sandwich restaurant chain that began operating in 1983 and currently has over 2,600 locations. Where you can find the best french fries in Michigan. xhr.send(payload); Jersey Mikes Is DEFINITELY BETTER AND DEFINITELY FRESHER . Ive had some very solid QuickChek sandwiches and then Ive had abominations where the bread was hard as a rock. But I ventured off in the snow to my nearest location in Mahwah. I know some Wawa die-hards will be shocked but this sub just wasnt very good. Maybe it's because The Veggie is mostly made up of trans-fat-laden cheeses. Love those hot peppers though, I'd pull them all out on their own. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. How much brain power does it take to say.. Got to Somerset location at 5:53. It's worth it though, this sub tastes distinctly fresh. Gonzo: I like how loaded it came, and the meats here were really nice. Jersey Mikes of course. I apologize that I dont really have any dirt or juicy details regarding how the sandwiches are prepared. Not terrible. The oil and vinegar added a slight tang and was used sparingly. Normally with QuickChek sandwiches, Im used to the lettuce spilling out everywhere, or the bread to be stale, etc. State: 4316 Veterans Memorial Boulevard. 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. Firehouse Subs also has a top-secret recipe for bread which is part of why their sandwiches always taste so fresh and delicious. Far higher quality than Subway, but also a few dollars more expensive. You'll be surprised a. 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. My goal: to find out how these hoagie hawkers stack up. This is definitely one of the highest-sodium restaurant orders. 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. 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. Check out my gear on Kit: https://kit.com/mrchrisyoungIt's a battle of the subs. My friends and I sat at our cloth-less, bare brown fold-up table waiting for our den leader to show up with dinner. I ordered a small Italian with prosciutto, hot capicola, Genoa salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, white onions, oil and vinegar. Much like Moses, the Jersey Mike's legend starts by the water and seems improbable. Industry, tourism and local traffic would be gone or severely crippled without it being in functioning condition in BOTH states. kyle Aug 26, 2019 at 9:13 am, Jimmy Johns is so much better than Jersey Mikes its unbelievable. 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. Jersey Mike's is far better than JJ's in my area. It's a hefty sandwich. They also sell a smaller four-five inch sandwich for $6.29. Although Jersey Mike's prides itself for serving up handmade hoagies, you should still be mindful of what you order at the sandwich shop. If you care about the owner/ceo being an exotic animal hunting douche canoe then dont eat at Jimmy Johns. I have had Jimmy Johns a few times and was disappointed by the quality, but certainly not the speed. Every chains location is different, but this was based on my own experience. Moments later, our den leader stormed in carrying a couple of plastic bags from Blimpie as everyone stared at us. A sub by any other name hero, hoagie, grinder is just as delicious. Delivery fee is not documented on the menu.I considered this to be false advistiment. Not bad. We added lettuce, tomato, pickles, banana peppers, olives plus oil and vinegar, and salt and pepper. This - all day. We had it "Mike's Way" with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar, oil and spices. Amaral says it's without a doubt The Original Italian. This a big positive. Below is our breakdown of every sub on the Jersey Mike's menu, ranked from best to worst. 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. But for $4.59, this sub was a hell of a bargain and just edged out Jimmy Johns. 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Fun fact: Jimmy Johns has nearly 3,000 locations across the country but only three current locations in NJ. Rude customer service manager told me to stop talking. This sandwich was also very cold, meaning all of the ingredients had probably been sitting there for a while. But since prices vary from state to state when you consider composition, bread and ingredient taste, and overall flavor, there's no beating Potbelly. And who doesn't want to be fully involved? 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. I ordered the same meal at each place: an Italian-style sub sandwich with chips, a cookie, and a drink. 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. I just wanted to say that jimmy John's peepee is the best in town. Read more: I ate chicken wings from 5 major chains, and a little-known newcomer beat out all the classics, Read more: I tried chicken sandwiches from 8 major chains, and Popeyes' was a major standout for several reasons. There are Jimmy Johns shops everywhere, and most have a drive through. var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); Amy: Bad ingredient distribution really wrecked this one for me. The store, Jersey mikes customer support, etc Emma told me, well the number 9 comes with mayo! For example, a Burger King Whopper comes in at a literally whopping 670 calories and 39 grams of fat. Jimmy Johns beats their competition like a bass drum! Tried one once and that was the end of going back there. While these might not be described as "incredible", they certainly are passable. We are blessed to have a seemingly unlimited number of old world delis with fresh, homemade ingredients. Surprisingly, one of the most popular sandwich chains is actually pretty low on the list in terms of flavor and variety. If you could not already tell, I like to channel my Italian heritage when it comes to picking subs. This sub is low in calories and uses real sauerkraut made from just cabbage and saltno preservatives! 4. jrtasoli 1 yr. ago. But at $7.50 for the regular eight-inch sandwich and $4 for the smaller Little John version, you cant really beat it. Although not really appealing to look at (why is that bread so white? It has slightly less of everything, from calories to fat and sodium, and just a touch more protein. sandwich at Jimmy John's cost $6.29 and was eight inches. Eat on Michigan! Apparently, the cutoff point between unsweetened and sweet tea is between Cincinnati and Lexington. We mean AMAZING. 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. While the sandwiches are good, it's the toppings that really push them over the edge of flavor falls. The bread was pretty good, soft but still retaining a slight chew to it. Just because a sandwich shop provides custom options doesn't mean it's the best, so, which one actually is? 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. We tried the Italian, cold. Scheduled to Open 03/01/23. I went to all three sandwich chains and ordered the same meal at each one to see how they compared. We were looking for that perfect combo of high quality meat and cheese, on great bread, and fresh toppings that create an incredible sandwich. Much more for you money, better meats and toppings. If you wouldve told me it was from the Italian deli down the street, I probably wouldve believed you. I would actually go and get this again. She says, "It has the most sodium, sugar and saturated fat out of all the sandwiches. They are the biggest sub chain in the world, with over 44,000 franchised locations. xhr.setRequestHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain;charset=UTF-8'); 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. Jimmy John's. The great thing about Jimmy John's is that customers can get actual sandwiches on regular bread along with subs. Every location differs in quality as well. There are currently 24 locations in New Jersey, and just over 1,000 across the country. Wawas standard white roll is on the tougher side, which I can appreciate, but also requires more chewing and tearing. But Jersey Mike's wins my vote. Personally, prefer the Jersey Mike's sandwiches. Everyone was giving thanks and eating their sliced turkey breast with all of the fixings. I submitted a complaint on Sunday, Feb. 5th We LOVE Jimmy Johns but have never experienced You will be automatically registered on our site. And what kind of lunatic orders a sandwich from Subway: this guy. Jersey Mike's Menu Prices | Cold \u0026 Hot The meats were also sliced thin and tasted fresh, salty and savory. Ok, we know, we know. Oddly greasy and almost no flavor in any component. JImmy Johns is much better. US 101 is THE backbone of the Pacific coast from Bandon OR to Willets CA. Lets dig in. With that being said, there are also some that, well are just okay. You might be surprised. Subway Tuna Sandwich vs Jersey Mike's 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. We chose to analyze the nutrition of each sub with traditional white bread and at the regular size (7-1/2 inches). I think what threw me off the most was the bread. It had smoked ham, hard salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, red onions, banana peppers, olive oil & red wine vinegar, salt & pepper, oregano, mayo. Melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese. 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. RELATED: Fast food cheeseburgers, ranked fromworst to best. 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. 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. Lettuce, tomato, mayo, and melty white American cheese. I did like the meats, you could taste each one. We'll absolutely pass on this hoagiesorry Jersey Mike's. I was skeptical before even ordering the sandwich and I was not wrong to feel that way. I go to the location in Dedham Massachusetts, They Are An Amazing Team. I just tried Jersey Mike's for the first time in March because I wanted to try it. lad May 7, 2019 at 4:36 pm, R.Kelly Apr 2, 2019 at 3:30 pm. The onions were sliced incredibly thin, the lettuce was dark green and crisp, and the tomatoes had no residual refrigerator taste or smell. 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. 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. 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. You know from the first bite that it's Subway, that is for sure. The last memory I have of eating a Blimpie sandwich was in the Boy Scouts when I was probably 11 or 12 years old. love JJs, marlene jones Aug 13, 2019 at 5:42 pm.
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