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Jersey Mike's, Good, Bad or Meh?

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:17:00 GMT

A town near us is a getting Jersey Mike's. I was just wondering if they would be worth a try.

You can't swing a stick around here without hitting a place that has subs. Most are not memorable.

Yeah or nay?

Re: Jersey Mike's, Good, Bad or Meh?

Kachina624 — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:20:30 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 We have one although I've never been there. I've heard good things about it. I've thought I'd try it as it's almost impossible to get a good sub in New Mexico; we're not sub country.

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Sooner — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:21:38 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 The one near us had very good subs. I haven't been to subway in years however, so maybe my opinion is not good. We haven't had a sub since covid and retirement.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:27:41 GMT

The bread they use is very good. The sauce they have to add on is good if you like an oil based topping. More pricey than other places but if you sign up for their emails they often send discounts. In fact i received one today.

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Leggett28 — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:28:40 GMT

I like Jersey Mike's. I like #7 turkey and provolone sub. They don't skimp on anything, at least the we go to.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:29:33 GMT

They're probably my least favorite sub shop. Their sandwiches are kind of plain Jane.

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Sooner — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:36:00 GMT

What I remember are sandwiches with good amounts of meat and cheese (as you like), fresh veggies and toppings, made to order in front of you and as others said, good bread.

And the place always looked clean, and I never got a headache from eating there--like some places that have ingredients and preservatives not friendly to me.

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Puppy Lips — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:36:09 GMT

Our son arranged to have Jersey Mike's subs delivered to his wedding location so that the bridal party and families could eat after getting settled there, but before putting on their wedding clothes. I thought the subs were very good. This son is particularly picky, so it says a lot that he likes them.

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Icegoddess — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:43:36 GMT

We eat there usually about once a week, so obviously we like it. DH is on a diet right now and it's one of the few places he has found that works into his plan. You can get a bowl rather than a sandwich. No, he's not doing low carb, it's more about the calorie count. We haven't been to a Mexican restaurant since he started this diet and I want it sooo bad. Anyways, he likes the club incuding the bacon. I go for either Tuna or the Italian.

They even know our regular orders now. And if you don't want the "sauce" they'll leave it off. It's just oil and vinegar and that's what they call it in our store. They also have a points program so you can get $ off your meal after you've built them up.

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smoochy — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:54:13 GMT

Their special dressing is like crack to me. I eat there often enough and amass enough Shore Points that I regularly get free subs.
#2, Mike's Way

Re: Jersey Mike's, Good, Bad or Meh?

sunshine45 — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:58:44 GMT

i like it MUCH better than subway.....

however, we have so many good mom and pop sub shops that i usually get subs/sandwiches from there.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:04:08 GMT

@Leggett28 Is provolone the only cheese choice? Hate it.

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ScrapHappy — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:04:57 GMT

I like Jersey Mikes a lot. But, not all Jersey Mikes are the same. We have one close to our house but drive a little further to another Jersey Mikes that is better. What I mean by better is that the bread is always fresher, they don't drown the sub in all "the Juices" meaning the oil & vinegar. Join the rewards program, it's worth it. Doesn't take long to get enought for a free sub. I get the #3, husband and daughter like the #13 (but husband on low carb diet so he can't have it). Had the philly cheesecake the last time and it was excellent.

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ValuSkr — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:08:21 GMT

Each Jersey Mike's is independently owned and operated; they're franchised. So, as they say, YMMV (your mileage may vary).

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LizzieInSRQ — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:10:14 GMT

We have a couple of Jersey Mikes in town. Im sure they are fine. I really like their charitable commercials and i think their CEO is a hottie. Just not conveniently located for me to go.

With that said im a fan of Publix's subs as they are conveniently located and delicious

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Icegoddess — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:16:39 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:
We have a couple of Jersey Mikes in town. Im sure they are fine. I really like their charitable commercials and i think their CEO is a hottie. Just not conveniently located for me to go.

With that said im a fan of Publix's subs as they are conveniently located and delicious

@LizzieInSRQ , that's funny since I don't like either our Publix or Kroger's subs. They're very bland. However, when we go on our ski trip, we always stop at Albertson's to get our groceries and a sub since it's around lunch when we land. They're somehow tied to Kroger because we can use our Kroger card to get points there. Their subs are very flavorful.

Re: Jersey Mike's, Good, Bad or Meh?

Icegoddess — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:17:23 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
@Leggett28 Is provolone the only cheese choice? Hate it.

@CrazyKittyLvr2 , ours has 3 cheese choices although I don't remember what the other two are. I like the provolone.

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brandiwine — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:21:50 GMT

Ours is pricey and it takes forever to get your order. Even if you call ahead, you better plan on at least 30 minutes. Food is average.

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PickyPicky3 — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:22:15 GMT

I always get their roast beef because it's roasted right in the store. It's not cold cuts.

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Leggett28 — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:39:49 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I'm not sure about that, I would think they have other cheese besides Provolone.