Jersey Mikes will open Wednesday

[TomOB]

Jersey Mikes will open Wednesday...can't wait!

[REDCART]

Jersey Mikes will open Wednesday...can't wait!

Is it nostalgia for the Jersey shore, or do you really think Jersey Mike's makes a better sandwich than Publix?

[southguy66]

Is it nostalgia for the Jersey shore, or do you really think Jersey Mike's makes a better sandwich than Publix?[/QUOTE]

Or better yet, Firehouse subs!

[howardandsheila]

Where will this one be? I visit one near WPAFB regularly. They have the trifecta of success: great product, great service, and great location. Hopefully this one hits all three also.
Don't have the Jersey Shore nostalgia, but I did spend a lot of time in Neptune a few years back. It was very nice.

[the square]

Jersey Mikes was here before. What will be different this time???

[gomoho]

So I'm guessing this is a sub shop??? And where will it be located???

[lovsthosebigdogs]

Sure hope the bread is as good as the original JM in NJ. AND hope it's still there when we get to TV in the spring! Good Luck Jersey Mike's.

[kaydee]

Jersey Mikes is the best providing they don't try to cut corners. When they were here initially we use to go quite often & loved everything about it. Thrilled they have returned & opening soon. Jersey Mikes is located on 441 next to Mo's Southwest Grille ( near Target Shopping Center)

[TomOB]

I like Jersey Mikes better than Publix. It is not nostalgia for the Jersey Shore, I have been to others. I know that they were here before. Like me, they may not be here forever, but I am going to enjoy it while I can.

[TomOB]

I just went to Jersey Mikes and it is packed and the subs are great!

[deltaguy]

I just went to Jersey Mikes and it is packed and the subs are great!

Lets see how packed it is when the buy one, get one free coupons expire.

[TomOB]

I used a coupon, but I didn't notice anyone else in line using one.

[delima2000]

Went by there today. It was packed. Haven't seen the parking lot so jammed. They were parking everywhere. The line was put the door. Will try them later.

[John_W]

I went today at 1:15 and the line was out the door. I waited about 20 minutes for my sandwich and then had to share a table outside. The sub was very good, much better than Subway. I got the #13 Italian regular size finished Mike's Way, which is lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & vinegar and seasoning. With a fountain drink and tax it was $9.24. I like how they slice the meat for your sandwich as it's prepared, no pre-cut slices flattened out between paper. The meat is piled high as it's sliced and layered onto the sandwich. Bread was very fresh, hopefully when I go again in a couple of weeks I'll be able to get a table inside. When leaving I got a coupon for a free drink and chips next time.

[buggyone]

Is this the same Jersey Mike sub shop that was in the same location a couple of years ago? Why did they close up, leave, and come back if it is the same?

I remember their sandwiches were good but kind of pricy for a sub sandwich.

I really like Subway and their $5 foot longs.

[kaydee]

yes the same Jersey Mikes...don't know why they left but would love to hear the story. The Subs are excellent we think.

[Lions Den]

Yes, it is the SAME Jersey Mike's with NEW owners.

[buggyone]

Yes, it is the SAME Jersey Mike's with NEW owners.


Basically, you mean new people bought the store and franchise. I am sure the Jersey Mike franchise has the same standards of quality to be applied to each store.

Good luck to them. As I said before, their subs were quite good and I did like that the meats were sliced fresh. Kind of pricey but good quality.

[kathyzapp]

Had subs twice since they opened. The subs were good tasting, but were lacking meat. The meat is sliced very thin.

Just my opinion.

[collie1228]

I totally agree about the very thin sliced meat. Mike's slicer is set on "see through" thickness, I think. But in fairness, the sub I had was very good. My biggest problem with most sub shops is the heavy use of oregano and other spices in their oil and vinegar dressings, so I really like the fact that Mike's puts the spices on separately from the dressing, which allows me to skip it entirely. All in all a good experience at Jersey Mike's.

[asianthree]

had sub from firehouse last night..hope jersey mikes is better

[donb9006]

had sub from firehouse last night..hope jersey mikes is better

It's not...more like Blimpie.

[travelguy]

wasn't there a jersey mike's here in the villages that closed about a year ago. wonder why they went out of business and now they are back (must be a different franchise owner?).

[rdhdleo]

Went to jersey Mikes a couple of weeks ago when they opened. Long lines but went pretty quick. Food was excellent the quality of their meat and ingredients is far better than Publix. Firehouse is good though also but love them for their chili!

[DougB]

Had subs twice since they opened. The subs were good tasting, but were lacking meat. The meat is sliced very thin.

Just my opinion.

Good tasting, lacking meat. Oxymoron?

[Bogie Shooter]

Pretty good for a new restaurant, went to the 20th post before getting slammed........................

[njbchbum]

Good tasting, lacking meat. Oxymoron?

no - there's more to a sub than just the meat! and the quality of those ingredients make the tasting experience complete.

[BobAllen1290]

no - there's more to a sub than just the meat! and the quality of those ingredients make the tasting experience complete.
I would say yes AND no. I have heard about Jersey Mike's before, and after reading the various comments here I went and gave it a try yesterday at noon. I too agree that there's very little meat for the price you pay. It wasn't that it didn't taste good, it did, but there just wasn't much of it. If your idea of a sub is a lot of bread and veggies with very little meat, then they make a pretty good sub. If I go back I will ask if they have a "double meat" option like Subway does.

[DougB]

I would say yes AND no. I have heard about Jersey Mike's before, and after reading the various comments here I went and gave it a try yesterday at noon. I too agree that there's very little meat for the price you pay. It wasn't that it didn't taste good, it did, but there just wasn't much of it. If your idea of a sub is a lot of bread and veggies with very little meat, then they make a pretty good sub. If I go back I will ask if they have a "double meat" option like Subway does.

Double meat at Jersey Mike's = 2 slices?

[njbchbum]

I would say yes AND no. I have heard about Jersey Mike's before, and after reading the various comments here I went and gave it a try yesterday at noon. I too agree that there's very little meat for the price you pay. It wasn't that it didn't taste good, it did, but there just wasn't much of it. If your idea of a sub is a lot of bread and veggies with very little meat, then they make a pretty good sub. If I go back I will ask if they have a "double meat" option like Subway does.

am gonna let the jersey guys know what's goin' on down there - i don't think they're gonna be happy! may i share your post with them?

[zcaveman]

I totally agree about the very thin sliced meat. Mike's slicer is set on "see through" thickness, I think. But in fairness, the sub I had was very good. My biggest problem with most sub shops is the heavy use of oregano and other spices in their oil and vinegar dressings, so I really like the fact that Mike's puts the spices on separately from the dressing, which allows me to skip it entirely. All in all a good experience at Jersey Mike's.

Publix separates the oil and vinegar and spices. Oil and vinegar are in one bottle and the oregano and other spices are separate and the slices of meat are pretty thick. And Publix is closer to home.

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[kaydee]

I guess I don't understand the many comments regarding the lack of meat. last week we had a favorite of ours the Italian combo...at least I think that's what it is called, ham, salami, pepperoni & cheese. Both of our subs had plenty of meat. We were very satisfied. Guess its another case of personal preference.

[BobAllen1290]

am gonna let the jersey guys know what's goin' on down there - i don't think they're gonna be happy! may i share your post with them?
Sure..why not?

[coolkayaker1]

My wife and I went to a Jersey Mike's in Illinois two months ago for the first time. We've been back a half dozen times since! It's healthy, nutritious stuff. PLenty of thin sliced meats sliced right in front of you, a fresh roll, and loads of crisp toppings. We eat healthy (most of the time) and for that, we love JM's.

Like kaydee says, there's plenty of meat. Honestly, when my wife, Cathy, and I eat a regular size sub, plus chips and a drink, we are stuffed to the gills! We skip the next scheduled meal. lol

The price is a tad high in Illinois. The regular size subs range from $6 to $6.50...maybe cheaper in TV? Sub plus drink plus chips for one person runs about $9. Ouch.

Started by a 17 year old several decades ago.
Jersey Mike's Subs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Mike's_Subs)

Addendum: Just read your post, Russ--Boston (I'm from Mass originally, too). No toasting at Jersey Mikes. :-( Not even by request.

Anyhow, nice addition to TV.

[Russ_Boston]

I'll give them a try.

Right now in terms of preference:

1. Firehouse subs - lots of meat and toasted properly. Also vote for best meatball sub around.
2. Publix - very good for a supermarket.
3. Subway - only in a pinch and always ask for double meat.

[John_W]

I hope Jersey Mike's doesn't change a thing. They are the best subs I've had since 1969 when I made subs at my cousin's sub shop, 'Billy's Famous Subs' on the boardwalk Ocean City, Maryland.

I don't understand why someone would want a thick amount of meat. The way JM's feathers the meat rather than layering it on thick is one of the reasons I've been there five times since they've opened. If you think JM's needs to pile on more meat, then maybe it's time to push away from the table.

[njbchbum]

I hope Jersey Mike's doesn't change a thing. They are the best subs I've had since 1969 when I worked on the boardwalk in Ocean City, MD at my cousin's sub shop, 'Billy's Famous Subs'.

I don't understand why someone would want a thick amount of meat. The way JM's feathers the meat rather than layering it on thick is one of the reasons I've been there five times since they've opened. If you think JM's needs to pile on more meat, then maybe it's time to push away from the table.

sounds good - yum! our jersey shore locations make sure that the length of the sub roll is covered - don't need more than that! - but they don't slice so thin that you can read a newspaper thru it. i can't imagine the 'italian' - ham, salami, cappicola and cheese with thick slices of anything! :)

[BobAllen1290]

I hope Jersey Mike's doesn't change a thing. They are the best subs I've had since 1969 when I made subs at my cousin's sub shop, 'Billy's Famous Subs' on the boardwalk Ocean City, Maryland.

I don't understand why someone would want a thick amount of meat. The way JM's feathers the meat rather than layering it on thick is one of the reasons I've been there five times since they've opened. If you think JM's needs to pile on more meat, then maybe it's time to push away from the table.
A few paper-thin slices of meat do not equal a "sub". As I said before if you like lots of bread and veggies then it's OK, but you're paying a LOT for what you are getting. Your last sentence was unnecessary. Nobody elected you judge.

[REDCART]

We went to JM when it first opened here in 2010. It was OK for the experience but we never went back a second time. Publix gives you a far better sandwich on Italian 5 grain bread for the price--IMHO. Publix will add whatever you like, roasted peppers, jalapeno peppers, onions, pickles, cole slaw, oil and vinegar, Asian sauce etc. or all of the above Publix sandwiches will easily feed two people. My brother in law swears by Subway, so I'm willing to concede that like art food satisfaction may be very subjective.

[Bogie Shooter]

A few paper-thin slices of meat do not equal a "sub". As I said before if you like lots of bread and veggies then it's OK, but you're paying a LOT for what you are getting. Your last sentence was unnecessary. Nobody elected you judge.

I voted for him.................

[BobAllen1290]

I voted for him.................
3 cheers for you. He can be YOUR judge..not mine.

[3puttpar]

I've been several times since they opened and get their regular Italian hoagie and it's loaded with meat. I asked the owner when he was done slicing the meat, and he said there were 19 slices of meat and cheese on the 8 inch roll. They bake the bread fresh every morning and he said they get the dough shipped down from jersey so it's authentic. Being from South Jersey, this is my favorite part! Awesome service, awesome food, and the owner is always in there making the hoagies with the crew. I think they're here to stay this time!

[coolkayaker1]

I am wondering if anyone has recently been to Jersey Mike's in TV. What did you think now that it's been open for a while?

[RErmer]

Went there this weekend for the first time. Philly cheesesteak for my husband - extra grilled onions, no peppers was no problem. Since it was to go, they wrapped it in foil and it stayed warm until I got home. Husband's verdict was that it was excellent. I had a small Italian sub and really liked it. Plenty of meat and cheese, choice of toppings (you don't have to get it "mike's way"), and really fresh tasty bread. Will definitely return.

[John_W]

I am wondering if anyone has recently been to Jersey Mike's in TV. What did you think now that it's been open for a while?

I went there yesterday about 1pm and the place was packed, every table inside and out was taken. Luckily I was getting my #3 regular on white to go. We usually go at least once every week or two since they opened. Very nice people, Great Subs!!

[coolkayaker1]

so the earlier claims on this thread about insufficient meat are not currently true it seems.

[kaydee]

It has always been our opinion that Jersey Mikes is excellent in every way and always has been. You should try it and see what you think.