Jimmy John's vs Jersey Mike's

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

One guilty pleasure that I have is Italian subs. I grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and miss the great Italian subs from my home town.

When I first moved down here I was going to Subway which is mediocre at best. Then I had an Italian sub from Publix and was pleasantly surprised. Not like home but not bad. Firehouse Subs are awful.

Then Jersey Mike's came to town and I tried them and like them even better than Publix. So I've been going there.

I've been seeing some ads for Jimmy John's and have been thinking about trying them out. Has anyone had their Italian subs? How do they compare to Jersey Mike's?

For health reasons I only have one about once a month so I'd rather not waste it on something that's not going to be good.

[dnobles]

Publix has excellent subs

[Topspinmo]

IMO I prefer firehouse subs, the bun more chewable for me and I like the taste. JMs good also but the price sticks in my throat :faint:. Haven’t had JJs around here but where I had them good but not great.

[B-flat]

Publix has excellent subs

Plus one for Publix. I was surprised how good they are.

I did grow up in nearby RI in an Italian neighborhood with lots of bakeries that sold crusty great Italian bread, next door to one of them was a meat market that sold cold cuts. We'd buy a loaf of bread, cold cuts then head to Gemma's bar where for 15 cents you could also get a 10 ounce glass of Narragansett draft beer, great food with a cold one to wash it down with...........like the song "Those Were The Days My Friend We'd Thought They'd Never End...........but they did.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I really REALLY love Publix subs. Their bread is excellent (they make their own bread in the bakery department) and they use premium deli meats (Boar's Head). What's even better is you can order it in advance on their app and pay for it when you get there to pick it up.

[GolfGirl122]

Stick with Jersey Mike’s. Nothing compares!

[asianthree]

We run down to Italian Market in Tampa and pick up meat, crusty bread. If that’s not possible Publix uses boars head which in my mind is a better grade of meat Than in any of the chain Shop

[Nucky]

I was with you for Jersey Mikes being the best and a short time after we were into the Pandemic someone on here posted about the majority of the SanGwich Technicians not wearing a mask or not wearing it properly.

Come to think of it it could have been out at the new store near Lowes. I'm not certain that the post said which store it was. Other than my mind Jersey Mikes is the food spot I think I miss the most. It's probably tied with missing Sakura and Chinese Food. Man 'O Man do I wish we all had our simple little lives back. Damn!

The Jersey Mike's commercial got me back in for one shot at a half of an Italian Sub and sadly it wasn't the same.

[Enhancer]

Giovanni's, Gio's and Roberto's has wonderful Italian subs. If you want to make your own subs visit the deli at Gio's on 301, just north of 466. So much better than chain sandwiches.

[Nannyof3]

I also grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and then spent most of my married life in Rhode Island. Ah, the bakeries! Really miss them. You just can’t get the bread down here and you have to have good bread for a good sub.
We really like Publix subs, we get them Boars Head.

[Eg_cruz]

One guilty pleasure that I have is Italian subs. I grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and miss the great Italian subs from my home town.

When I first moved down here I was going to Subway which is mediocre at best. Then I had an Italian sub from Publix and was pleasantly surprised. Not like home but not bad. Firehouse Subs are awful.

Then Jersey Mike's came to town and I tried them and like them even better than Publix. So I've been going there.

I've been seeing some ads for Jimmy John's and have been thinking about trying them out. Has anyone had their Italian subs? How do they compare to Jersey Mike's?

For health reasons I only have one about once a month so I'd rather not waste it on something that's not going to be good.
Neither.....Firehouse Subs

[rmd2]

I like the Publix "Ultimate" sub with Boars Head meat.

[Susan1234]

Miss Craganile

[IUFAN]

Jimmy Johns is good. Also try firehouse subs.

[rjn5656]

Try Little Italy in Inverness.

[geobet]

We went to the first Jersey Mike’s in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ for over 40 years, & were happy to see it arrive here. It’s not quite the same as up north but still very good. Never been to Jimmy John’’s but a grandson worked at one in Chandler, Az. & says they’re the best. We’ll wait & see. Publix is much better than Subway or Firehouse. Now we need good northeast real Italian pizza.

[valuemkt]

Jersey Mikes if you want meat and not just bread and a thin slice of meat. hh

[B-flat]

I also grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and then spent most of my married life in Rhode Island. Ah, the bakeries! Really miss them. You just can’t get the bread down here and you have to have good bread for a good sub.
We really like Publix subs, we get them Boars Head.

:bigbow:

[Rsenholzi]

I ‘ve tried the others and always go back to Publix. However , to get the real italian hero I had back north , I have them put on double meat for the $3 extra. Then I bought the submarine dressing which is near the boars head mustard and I add to the sub at home . Better that the stuff they put on when they are making it and keeps the sandwich dry till I get home. Wawa also makes a decent sub. It’s the bread that makes it and the others don’t have decent bread

[bruce213]

You can't best a small kosher deli. But around here Firehouse.

[richinfl]

There is no comparison. Jimmy Johns is nowhere near the quality or quantity of Jersey Mike's, so keep driving south, or north, depending on where you life, and ALWAYS choose Jersey Mike's over Jimmy Johns!!

One guilty pleasure that I have is Italian subs. I grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and miss the great Italian subs from my home town.

When I first moved down here I was going to Subway which is mediocre at best. Then I had an Italian sub from Publix and was pleasantly surprised. Not like home but not bad. Firehouse Subs are awful.

Then Jersey Mike's came to town and I tried them and like them even better than Publix. So I've been going there.

I've been seeing some ads for Jimmy John's and have been thinking about trying them out. Has anyone had their Italian subs? How do they compare to Jersey Mike's?

For health reasons I only have one about once a month so I'd rather not waste it on something that's not going to be good.

[wiltma]

One guilty pleasure that I have is Italian subs. I grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and miss the great Italian subs from my home town.

When I first moved down here I was going to Subway which is mediocre at best. Then I had an Italian sub from Publix and was pleasantly surprised. Not like home but not bad. Firehouse Subs are awful.

Then Jersey Mike's came to town and I tried them and like them even better than Publix. So I've been going there.

I've been seeing some ads for Jimmy John's and have been thinking about trying them out. Has anyone had their Italian subs? How do they compare to Jersey Mike's?

For health reasons I only have one about once a month so I'd rather not waste it on something that's not going to be good.

Didn’t like JJ at all. I too miss my Boston subs.

[bjd0105]

I'm from Jersey and agree that Jersey Mike's here doesn't put as much meat on as beck home. For great pizza NYPD is the closest we have found to back home.

[vinricci]

Firehouse also gives a Veteran discount.

[Stu from NYC]

Give me a good crusty loaf of Italian bread and would rather make my own.

[Ginak]

I agree

[Sabella]

I really REALLY love Publix subs. Their bread is excellent (they make their own bread in the bakery department) and they use premium deli meats (Boar's Head). What's even better is you can order it in advance on their app and pay for it when you get there to pick it up.
Publix Italian bread is a sad imitation for good Italian bread. Napolinos has the best Italian bread here. Everybody’s entitled to their opinion. Their bagels shouldn’t be called bagels.

[GOLFER54]

Buy Italian bread that you like, buy the cold cuts you want to put in your hero and make it yourself.

[Susanzp]

Jersey Mikes is way better

[Sugar952]

I’ve had jimmy johns once , never again the sub is nothing but bread and very little of anything else

[BruggsNC1]

I like Jimmy Johns Italian Sub. I also like Jersey Mikes (I actually grew up in Pt. Pleasant, NJ where Jersey Mike's orginated)

[mtlee024]

One guilty pleasure that I have is Italian subs. I grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and miss the great Italian subs from my home town.

When I first moved down here I was going to Subway which is mediocre at best. Then I had an Italian sub from Publix and was pleasantly surprised. Not like home but not bad. Firehouse Subs are awful.

Then Jersey Mike's came to town and I tried them and like them even better than Publix. So I've been going there.

I've been seeing some ads for Jimmy John's and have been thinking about trying them out. Has anyone had their Italian subs? How do they compare to Jersey Mike's?

For health reasons I only have one about once a month so I'd rather not waste it on something that's not going to be good.

I my opinion JM's by far above JJ. Better ingredients and choices. NO 1 all the way with relish and mayo, can't beat it.

[harby]

JJ is very good and meaty and its roll is tasty with a reasonable price. I did not try JM yet and will try soon. Px is not so thick with meat. Chas, Polo Ridge

[DeeCee Dubya]

Go with Jersey Mikes and Be sure to get it “Mike’s way”. You’ll never go back to Subway or Jimmy John’s.

[BS Beef]

I have to throw my hat in the ring for Jersey Mike's and honestly not really that close for me.

Your Firehouse review threw me a bit. I'm a fan....that said I've never had the Italian sub there.

In conclusion, try Jersey Mike's I'll bet you won't be disappointed. :thumbup:

[loufromnewjersey]

Try the Italian subs at Giovannys or Gios or Robertos. Italian sandwiches made by Italians. Much better than the others mentioned here

[BlackhawksFan]

You people are a piece of work.

Does anyone answer the man's question????

33 replies including this one and 1/3 answer or semi answer the question.

FTR stay with Jersey Mike's, Jimmy John's is okay. That said there are better sub places as others have mentioned while not answering the question.

[BS Beef]

You people are a piece of work.

Does anyone answer the man's question????

33 replies including this one and 1/3 answer or semi answer the question.

FTR stay with Jersey Mike's, Jimmy John's is okay. That said there are better sub places as others have mentioned while not answering the question.

Agreed. But what's worse is no one let me know if the employees took a knee during the National Anthem. How can you pick the correct sub w/o that valuable piece of information?

[Rapscallion St Croix]

If I wanted to know whether sandwich A or sandwich B tastes better and I had already tried sandwich A, I would just go and try sandwich B.

In my humble parochial opinion, the best Italian sandwich in the world is the New Orleans version, the Muffaletta....and not the one from Central Grocery but the one from the little hole-in-the-wall, Verte Marte. You cannot get there by golf cart.

[KRM0614]

Jimmy Johns is good. Also try firehouse subs.
Did you read what he said ? He said they’re awful ! Smh

[SacDQ]

Growing up in Connecticut the only place to go in the whole state is Wooster street in New Haven.
Amazing Italian food bakery’s, Delis, Pizzas and Restaurants.
AMEN 🙏

[dougawhite]

Best grinder here is at Stavros in Fruitland Park.
Went to JM twice and both times they put the bread right on the counter, no paper under it - gross.

[New Englander]

WaWa makes the best subs! :spoken:

[Wisenano]

Jersey Mikes for sure😄

[CWGUY]

If I wanted to know whether sandwich A or sandwich B tastes better and I had already tried sandwich A, I would just go and try sandwich B.

:oops: Who would have thunk of that? lol

[worahm]

I was born in Philadelphia and retired to Florida in 1996. I have spent the past six months looking for a good Phiilly cheese steak. I have concluded pretty much the same as you. It is a toss up between Publix and Jersey Mikes. Now to find a place that serves good crab cakes and crab imperial. Bill

[Curtisbwp]

Boston? I am from Southie. I usually go to publics and but mortadela, hot capagoal, genoa, prevelone and they do have pretty good rolls and make my own at home. It is hard to get a Boston sun in florida.

[jgrusmark]

I miss D'Angelo's in Boston. They had the best tuna pockets.

[Spike380]

It is worth the trip to go to Tampa and go to MAZZAROS Italian Market. I am italian and I almost hyper ventilated when I walked in. Stuff you can get up North-stuff your grandmother made. They make their own pasta/sauce/ravioli (lobster especially good}.The italian bread is a huge round load, with a hold in the middle-thats where they hand the bread-on a hook! They have gelato, bakery to die for. But best part is you can buy anything they have (ie subs for $6 and hot! Meatballs best around), lasagna, anything your heart desired. They also have everything to go. And if you buy lunch they have a little area in the back where you can enjoy your purchase! BRING A COOLER. You will not regret this trip

[davem4616]

Best grinder here is at Stavros in Fruitland Park.
Went to JM twice and both times they put the bread right on the counter, no paper under it - gross.


I grew up outside of Boston...we always called them grinders...even though the menu may have said 'sub'

the Italian grinders at Publix are okay...but pay attention to what they're putting in it

We're close to Stavros in FP....will check them out

[davem4616]

It is worth the trip to go to Tampa and go to MAZZAROS Italian Market. I am italian and I almost hyper ventilated when I walked in. Stuff you can get up North-stuff your grandmother made. They make their own pasta/sauce/ravioli (lobster especially good}.The italian bread is a huge round load, with a hold in the middle-thats where they hand the bread-on a hook! They have gelato, bakery to die for. But best part is you can buy anything they have (ie subs for $6 and hot! Meatballs best around), lasagna, anything your heart desired. They also have everything to go. And if you buy lunch they have a little area in the back where you can enjoy your purchase! BRING A COOLER. You will not regret this trip



first time there we immediately thought that we were back in Italy...they do make a great Italian grinder

[Chris Kirk]

One guilty pleasure that I have is Italian subs. I grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and miss the great Italian subs from my home town.

When I first moved down here I was going to Subway which is mediocre at best. Then I had an Italian sub from Publix and was pleasantly surprised. Not like home but not bad. Firehouse Subs are awful.

Then Jersey Mike's came to town and I tried them and like them even better than Publix. So I've been going there.

I've been seeing some ads for Jimmy John's and have been thinking about trying them out. Has anyone had their Italian subs? How do they compare to Jersey Mike's?

For health reasons I only have one about once a month so I'd rather not waste it on something that's not going to be good.

Takis Leesburg or Eustis

[MSchad]

One guilty pleasure that I have is Italian subs. I grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and miss the great Italian subs from my home town.

When I first moved down here I was going to Subway which is mediocre at best. Then I had an Italian sub from Publix and was pleasantly surprised. Not like home but not bad. Firehouse Subs are awful.

Then Jersey Mike's came to town and I tried them and like them even better than Publix. So I've been going there.

I've been seeing some ads for Jimmy John's and have been thinking about trying them out. Has anyone had their Italian subs? How do they compare to Jersey Mike's?

For health reasons I only have one about once a month so I'd rather not waste it on something that's not going to be good.

I haven’t tried Jimmy John’s Italian sub, but I at least read your post.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I miss D'Angelo's in Boston. They had the best tuna pockets.

Awesome steak and cheese. I got it with provolone, grilled onions and mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and just a smidge of mayo.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Firehouse Subs, hands down the best; then Jimmy Johns.

[JSR22]

One guilty pleasure that I have is Italian subs. I grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and miss the great Italian subs from my home town.

When I first moved down here I was going to Subway which is mediocre at best. Then I had an Italian sub from Publix and was pleasantly surprised. Not like home but not bad. Firehouse Subs are awful.

Then Jersey Mike's came to town and I tried them and like them even better than Publix. So I've been going there.

I've been seeing some ads for Jimmy John's and have been thinking about trying them out. Has anyone had their Italian subs? How do they compare to Jersey Mike's?

For health reasons I only have one about once a month so I'd rather not waste it on something that's not going to be good.

It is pretty funny the OP states Fire House subs are awful and people are recommending FireHouse subs.

[cologal]

Jersey Girl myself... Jersey Mike’s for me!

[kathy44]

Stick with Jersey Mike’s. Nothing compares!
I'm from South and Central New Jersey. Been here 13 years. Have used Jersey Mike's on 441 forever. New owners came in January . Best cheesesteaks ever with marinara. Then they decided to make their own bread, so soft that they just absorbed all the moisture from the sandwich. So I didn't go for a while. Then decided I'd try and go again. Well now they don't make meatball sandwiches anymore so they don't have any marinara at all. So just left. Why bother! And Publix has great subs and the subs are good at Jersey Mike's but they had the licence for cheesesteaks previously from Jersey Mike's, maybe they don't now. Sure don't know. I know about the licenses or agreements with Jersey Mike's because when I was at a Jersey Mike's in either Orlando or Philly Airport they didn't have cheesesteaks they had breakfast food licence from Jersey Mike's. Good breakfast food at the airport on great sub rolls.

[kkingston57]

Have read most of these posts. Nobody said anything about WaWa. They have a great variety and have specials for $5.00 subs frequently. Have two different styles of Italian subs

[mtnest917]

For a good italian sub, I suggest giving WaWa a try. They do make it your way. Best I can find here in the Villages.

[New Englander]

Boston? I am from Southie. I usually go to publics and but mortadela, hot capagoal, genoa, prevelone and they do have pretty good rolls and make my own at home. It is hard to get a Boston sun in florida.

I was born down on A street
Raised up on D street
Southie is my home town

They had good subs in Triple O's

[cappy228]

i KIND OF LIKE WAWA'S ItALIAN GRINDERS.

[sallybowron]

I like the Italian food at Stavros? It is pretty good.

[Clruiter2@gmail.com]

Try Little Italy in Inverness.

No need to travel to Inverness, Little Italy closed due to pandemic.

[jmpalladino]

Jersey Mike's is the best among the 3!

[Stu from NYC]

Give me a good Italian bread and happy to make my own

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I also grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and then spent most of my married life in Rhode Island. Ah, the bakeries! Really miss them. You just can’t get the bread down here and you have to have good bread for a good sub.
We really like Publix subs, we get them Boars Head.

Where in Boston? I'm from Revere.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Boston? I am from Southie. I usually go to publics and but mortadela, hot capagoal, genoa, prevelone and they do have pretty good rolls and make my own at home. It is hard to get a Boston sun in florida.

If you're from Southie shouldn't you be discussing corn beef sandwiches?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I have to throw my hat in the ring for Jersey Mike's and honestly not really that close for me.

Your Firehouse review threw me a bit. I'm a fan....that said I've never had the Italian sub there.

In conclusion, try Jersey Mike's I'll bet you won't be disappointed. :thumbup:

The guy at Firehouse asked if I wanted mayo on my Italian sub. Once we got the ingredients straight, he started to put it in an oven. I objected and said, "we put all our subs in the oven". I said, "Not that one. If you put it in the oven, I'm walking out of here without it."

I don't know about their other subs, but the Italian cold cut was mediocre and the idea of Italian cold cuts with mayonnaise toasted in an oven makes my stomach turn.

[Stu from NYC]

The guy at Firehouse asked if I wanted mayo on my Italian sub. Once we got the ingredients straight, he started to put it in an oven. I objected and said, "we put all our subs in the oven". I said, "Not that one. If you put it in the oven, I'm walking out of here without it."

I don't know about their other subs, but the Italian cold cut was mediocre and the idea of Italian cold cuts with mayonnaise toasted in an oven makes my stomach turn.

Subways almost insists on toasting chicken before they go into sandwiches. I ask them if the chicken is cooked they say yes but for some reason think they have to cook it again.

Why would anyone want to cook mayo for a sandwich?

[duhbear]

1 - Wawa
2 - Jersey Mikes
3 - Publix

In that order especially when talking about Italian subs.

[Markusb]

If your from Revere, you must have tried the subs at The New Deal on Broadway.

[B-flat]

I miss D'Angelo's in Boston. They had the best tuna pockets.

Loved D’Angelo’s too but I ordered mine on a sub roll, their #9 was pretty good too.

[B-flat]

If your from Revere, you must have tried the subs at The New Deal on Broadway.

Totally different type food but Hilltop in Saugus just up the road from Revere was my favorite for years.

[DonH57]

One guilty pleasure that I have is Italian subs. I grew up in a very Italian suburb of Boston and miss the great Italian subs from my home town.

When I first moved down here I was going to Subway which is mediocre at best. Then I had an Italian sub from Publix and was pleasantly surprised. Not like home but not bad. Firehouse Subs are awful.

Then Jersey Mike's came to town and I tried them and like them even better than Publix. So I've been going there.

I've been seeing some ads for Jimmy John's and have been thinking about trying them out. Has anyone had their Italian subs? How do they compare to Jersey Mike's?

For health reasons I only have one about once a month so I'd rather not waste it on something that's not going to be good.

You just reminded me of the best part of when I got to work in the North End. I would get the best Hot Pastrami sub at the Boston I store. The damn thing was so big I took half home. :coolsmiley:Someone told me Roberto's had damn good subs.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Oops...

Death in Florida linked to Italian Deli Meats (https://www.wctv.tv/2020/10/25/death-in-florida-linked-to-deli-meat-in-multistate-listeria-outbreak/)

[New Englander]

Totally different type food but Hilltop in Saugus just up the road from Revere was my favorite for years.

Same here!

[Henryk]

Oops...

Death in Florida linked to Italian Deli Meats (https://www.wctv.tv/2020/10/25/death-in-florida-linked-to-deli-meat-in-multistate-listeria-outbreak/)

What?? They say it's linked to Italian deli meats and then show you pastrami on rye. With mustard.

What did I miss?

[Aloha1]

Oops...

Death in Florida linked to Italian Deli Meats (https://www.wctv.tv/2020/10/25/death-in-florida-linked-to-deli-meat-in-multistate-listeria-outbreak/)

Apparently by the picture, WCTV doesn't know the difference between salami and brisket. :1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Aloha1]

My take:
Wawa: Sara Lee deli meats. A lot of it. OK in a pinch
Jimmy Johns: Oscar Meyer deli meats with very few veggies or choice in general
Jersey Mike's: Too expensive for what you get but good taste.
Subway: Sometimes good stuff like mortadella and capicola, also corned beef. Lot of choice.

Never tried Roberto's.