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Originally Posted by John_W (Post 1913747)

Since Jersey Mike's opened in front of Target in 2013, I was there at grand opening and have never eaten a Subway Sub since then. The Jersey Mike's opened in Trailwinds Village a mile from my home on Jan 9, 2019, just over two years ago and I was there opening day for that one as well.

I play golf on a championship course every Friday, so with the new location so I close, I spin by on Thursday morning pick up a Giant #3, Ham & Provolone (Mike's Way) lettuce, tomato, onions, oil & vinegar, oregano, salt & pepper, cut in 4 sections. I have lunch & diner for two days, and with golf, I don't worry about what to eat before or after. 15 seconds in the microwave and it's even better.

I can buy Boar's Head Virginia Baked Ham at $10.99 a pound at Publix and it still doesn't taste as good. I don't believe the pandemic has hurt Subway at Pinellas & Traverse Plaza on the southside as much as Jersey Mike's has, they's a crowded anytime I go there.

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I agree with the quality at Jersey Mike's. But, I think they are always crowded because the service is too slow. I was there this week, and the guy at the cash register was trying to answer the phone while 5 people were lined up to pay for subs that were already made.

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1913755)

Never understood why they will give priority to a phone caller when people are waiting to pay or get service

If you watch to the end of the video, they also point out why Taco Bell stays open to 1am.

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1913755)

Service was extremely slow when wife and I tried it...won't go back. :ohdear:

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Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr (Post 1913778)

Service was extremely slow when wife and I tried it...won't go back. :ohdear:

Makes one wonder if the owner ever comes to a store and watches his customers experience?

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1913633)

I've been eating Subway subs since - pretty much forever. Their HQ is in Milford CT, their first store is in Bridgeport, opened in 1965, their first franchise store is in Wallingford, opened in 1975. I've lived between those locations most of my life. I don't know of anyone from Connecticut who hasn't ever had one or doesn't consider it a normal option when it's take-out night.

The secret to their success in their first store is that it was right next to the University of Bridgeport campus. More importantly, it was open until the wee hours of the morning, when stoned potheads got the munchies and sent someone out to buy a bag of food. Pete's Subs was the only place open that late. True story.

To me it seems like Subway uses flavorless cold cuts. WaWa is much better.

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 1913845)

To me it seems like Subway uses flavorless cold cuts. WaWa is much better.

I think the Subway cold cuts are all made from turkey, and it says so on the menu.

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Originally Posted by RedChariot (Post 1913645)

A Subway is like a bread sandwich. Not much better. Jersey Mike's is an improvement. Best is Publix with "extra meat & cheese."

Plus one for Publix!

Driving from Wash to NJ believe we have been to that wawa numerous times.

We prefer having them made to order (customized) and always found them to be excellent quality.

Been to the one on 441/27 and was happy to turkey sub.

They do use a good italian bread for their sandwiches

I have gone to Subway 2 times and both were not really my choice, with a group. Went a third time and was going to get steak until they told me they boil the steak. Turkey sub comes with I thin slice of turkey. Six inch is tiny, foot long is at least the size of a normal sub.

Service is always too slow, time to move on.:boom: