Favorite Jimmy John's sandwich

[silverfox]

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[jenn3539]

I haven't been to Jimmy John's in a long time (none where I currently live). The last time I was there (2002), I don't think they had this many options. I always got the Turkey Tom, which I believe was #4 at the time.

[Chronus]

#12 with no mayo is what I get more often than not. #16 is a close second.

[silverfox]

From my experience working there, people usually get teh same sandwich every time they go.

[Happy Skunk]

I've never been but I am picking #10.

[Happy Skunk]

#10 HUNTER'S CLUB®
A full 1/4 pound of fresh sliced medium rare roast beef, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & mayo.

Not bad at all

[PhildeTruth]

Jimmy John's is completely overrated. I could go to a grocery store and make the same thing easily.

[Blue Eyes White Dragon]

Do the ladies like the Jimmy/John sandwich?

[wally world]

I prefer the JJBLT, but I've never understood why that doesn't have a number on their board. Weird.

[Patience]

what part of the country are we in? What country are we in?

Never heard of it

[wally world]

Local radio host was pissing and moaning about JJ's. Went in for two sammiches. Wants basically ham and cheese, but with mayo. Apparently, the Slims are like $2.50, while the regular sandwich is $4.50. They will give him the sandwich without mayo for $2.50. But to add mayo, he has to get the #1 minus the tomatoes, lettuce, etc. They refuse to budge. They will give him mayo packets for free, but they will not put the mayo on the sandwich without charging him an extra $2 per sandwich.

[Travis]

my favorite sandwich is the 10pm-thank-god-you're-open sandwich

[Maine-iac]

Never lived where they had one. Southern, maybe? (I've lived in the ME, MI and NV, so far.)

[Blue Eyes White Dragon]

Local radio host was pissing and moaning about JJ's. Went in for two sammiches. Wants basically ham and cheese, but with mayo. Apparently, the Slims are like $2.50, while the regular sandwich is $4.50. They will give him the sandwich without mayo for $2.50. But to add mayo, he has to get the #1 minus the tomatoes, lettuce, etc. They refuse to budge. They will give him mayo packets for free, but they will not put the mayo on the sandwich without charging him an extra $2 per sandwich.

That's nice customer service there.

[Chronus]

Jimmy John's is completely overrated. I could go to a grocery store and make the same thing easily.

I didn't realize that a $6 sandwich could be over rated.

[crabber]

I like the ones with the tainted Alfalfa sprouts. Mmmm, tainted sprouts.

[silverfox]

Never lived where they had one. Southern, maybe? (I've lived in the ME, MI and NV, so far.)

I worked at the one in Ann Arbor, MI.

[Blue Eyes White Dragon]

I didn't realize that a $6 sandwich could be over rated.

If it tastes like a $3 sandwich.

[Blue Eyes White Dragon]

I worked at the one in Ann Arbor, MI.

She's old and thinks things never change.

[Maine-iac]

Nope, but I tend to choose smaller towns to live in that usually can support only a few chains and some local options. Apparently the MI stores never made it up to Gaylord. I can see where it would be a more easily profitable venture in a college town like Ann Arbor.

[Chronus]

If it tastes like a $3 sandwich.

That would constitute over priced not over rated.

[vividox]

JJ goes way overboard on the alfalfa sprouts, IMO. I like a few sprouts on there, but last time I got a Turkey Tom I had an alfalfa sprout salad on my sandwich. No beuno.

[silverfox]

I just looked it up, there are a lot in Michigan and there are a handful in Vegas and Reno, but there are none in Maine.

[LoneGirl]

#3, Totally Tuna.

[silverfox]

Nope, but I tend to choose smaller towns to live in that usually can support only a few chains and some local options. Apparently the MI stores never made it up to Gaylord. I can see where it would be a more easily profitable venture in a college town like Ann Arbor.

There's a couple in Traverse City.

[silverfox]

I'm psyched that boring actuaries didn't all pick #1, the ham and cheese sandwich.

[DeepPurple]

here's why I don't like Jimmy Johns:


Sandwich price: $6.99

Can I have Pickles on that? Sure, $1 extra

Can I get cheese? Sure, $1 extra

Can I have lettuce instead of that stale alfalfa that tastes like hair? Sure, $1 extra

Can you hold the mayo? Sure, $1 extra

New sandwich price $10.99

[PhildeTruth]

I didn't realize that a $6 sandwich could be over rated.

Chopotle and Qdoba produce burritos around $6.70 after tax. A much better deal than whatever the sub costs at Jimmy Johns.

All they do is take a loaf of bread and put processed meat in there. They don't even cook it.

[billyinvegas]

Jimmy Johns tastes like ass.

If the ass were covered in hair and dingles.

[glassjaws]

#16 add cheese

[Blue Eyes White Dragon]

Jimmy Johns tastes like ass.

If the ass were covered in hair and dingles.

So are you into analingus?

[silverfox]

here's why I don't like Jimmy Johns:


Sandwich price: $6.99

Can I have Pickles on that? Sure, $1 extra

Can I get cheese? Sure, $1 extra

Can I have lettuce instead of that stale alfalfa that tastes like hair? Sure, $1 extra

Can you hold the mayo? Sure, $1 extra

New sandwich price $10.99

Paying extra for cheese and meat is pretty normal. Most of what you wrote is an exaggeration.

[Chronus]

Chopotle and Qdoba produce burritos around $6.70 after tax. A much better deal than whatever the sub costs at Jimmy Johns.

All they do is take a loaf of bread and put processed meat in there. They don't even cook it.

I didn't realize you were such a cheap actuary Phil ;)

I know you aren't an actuary and I agree with you about burritos being better.

[tometom]

Chopotle and Qdoba produce burritos around $6.70 after tax. A much better deal than whatever the sub costs at Jimmy Johns.

All they do is take a loaf of bread and put processed meat in there. They don't even cook it.I concur.

[DyalDragon]

no 42 option... so i voted Subway

[silverfox]

When my mom made me sandwiches for lunch in grade school, they tasted like shit because she's use cheap bread, cheap meat, cheap mayo, etc. The bread would be so soggy by lunch time and I'd have to throw half of it away because it was so bad. I'd rather pay $7 for a sandwich than eat her sandwiches for free.

[RichieGB]

I'll eat your mom's cheap, soggy sandwich.

[remilard]

Chopotle and Qdoba produce burritos around $6.70 after tax. A much better deal than whatever the sub costs at Jimmy Johns.

All they do is take a loaf of bread and put processed meat in there. They don't even cook it.

You realize that Chipotle and Qdoba take a tortilla and then put processed meat in there, without any further cooking, right?

[trondogss]

#5 Vito with cherry peppers - I can't find a better Italian sandwich by me.

If I'm really hungry, I'll get a #9 Italian Night Club. It is basically the Vito with ham and mayo added.

[Happy Skunk]

I'll eat your mom's cheap, soggy sandwich.

pay up front

[PhildeTruth]

You realize that Chipotle and Qdoba take a tortilla and then put processed meat in there, without any further cooking, right?

I realize that you have never been to Chipotle or Qdoba.

[DyalDragon]

I realize that you have never been to Chipotle or Qdoba.
:iatp:

[Whiskey]

You realize that Chipotle and Qdoba take a tortilla and then put processed meat in there, without any further cooking, right?

:-? All of the Chipotle meat except the carnitas is cooked at each location.

[Slainte]

#12 with no mayo

This.

[glassjaws]

Real players go to Applebee's anyway and score with the waitress since she's a skank.

[Sotally Tober]

#14, with onion and dijon, no mayo.

[remilard]

I realize that you have never been to Chipotle or Qdoba.

I've been to both, we have them in podunk now.

[Anitha Desai]

#13, followed closely by #6.

[remilard]

:-? All of the Chipotle meat except the carnitas is cooked at each location.

Right, they cook chicken breast or steak and put it on a tortilla that was made elsewhere and add some sour cream, cheese, salsa and guac, none of which they made in house, and hand it to you.

Jimmy John's bakes bread in house, adds meat (which like the meat at Chipotle is processed because it's not still on a cow but is natural), add some mayo they didn't make in house and hand it to you.

Seems comparable to me.

[Chronus]

Right, they cook chicken breast or steak and put it on a tortilla that was made elsewhere and add some sour cream, cheese, salsa and guac, none of which they made in house, and hand it to you.

Jimmy John's bakes bread in house, adds meat (which like the meat at Chipotle is processed because it's not still on a cow but is natural), add some mayo they didn't make in house and hand it to you.

Seems comparable to me.

I know that the guac is actually made in house. I'm not 100% sure but the salsa might be as well.

[PhildeTruth]

Right, they cook chicken breast or steak and put it on a tortilla that was made elsewhere and add some sour cream, cheese, salsa and guac, none of which they made in house, and hand it to you.

Jimmy John's bakes bread in house, adds meat (which like the meat at Chipotle is processed because it's not still on a cow but is natural), add some mayo they didn't make in house and hand it to you.

Seems comparable to me.

bakes bread? that's all you got? the bread is nothing special, and certainly doesn't taste like it was made "in house". i'm trying to think the last time i received such a low quality meal for such a high price as i have gotten every time from Jimmy John's.

[Anitha Desai]

Why do people here get all better-than-thou when it comes to food? Actuaries are such food-geeks.
Sure, most sandwiches can be made at home. But we don't always have all the ingredients. I don't even have real mayo in my house. So when I want to have a *real* sandwich, I have to eat out. Which is probably once a month, but I can still eat real mayo once a month without having to buy it and being tempted to use it when I want to make myself a quick, healthy meal at home.

[Whiskey]

Right, they cook chicken breast or steak and put it on a tortilla that was made elsewhere and add some sour cream, cheese, salsa and guac, none of which they made in house, and hand it to you.

Jimmy John's bakes bread in house, adds meat (which like the meat at Chipotle is processed because it's not still on a cow but is natural), add some mayo they didn't make in house and hand it to you.

Seems comparable to me.

How do you define processed meat? I thought it had a standard definition, but you seem to be saying that if the animal has been butchered, it is the same as "processed" for you?

[silverfox]

Chipotle and Qdoba's meat coming out of the bag is actually precooked. Sorry guys.

[PhildeTruth]

Why do people here get all better-than-thou when it comes to food? Actuaries are such food-geeks.
Sure, most sandwiches can be made at home. But we don't always have all the ingredients. I don't even have real mayo in my house. So when I want to have a *real* sandwich, I have to eat out. Which is probably once a month, but I can still eat real mayo once a month without having to buy it and being tempted to use it when I want to make myself a quick, healthy meal at home.

I eat out roughly 90 times a month. You clearly are not an expert in this area.

[glassjaws]

I eat out roughly 90 times a month. You clearly are not an expert in this area.

You're not too good with that logic thing are you?

[PhildeTruth]

You're not too good with that logic thing are you?

The Midwest isn't too good at this sandwich thing, which is why the best option is Mexican.

[glassjaws]

The Midwest isn't too good at this sandwich thing, which is why the best option is Mexican.

Proof's right there.

[silverfox]

You're not too good with that logic thing are you?

I probably only eat out 60 times a month, but I'm still more of an expert than eat out once a month. My expertise is more bar food though.

[Hydraskull]

Hunter's club with alfalfa instead of lettuce.

I've never been charged extra for substituting.

[Happy Skunk]

The Midwest isn't too good at this sandwich thing, which is why the best option is Mexican.


Yeah burritos are haute cuisine

[silverfox]

If you want mexican sandwich, you can always get a torta.

[tommie frazier]

5. the clubs are more meat than I need.

for those who debate-i have only ever ordered the 5. walk in and got accosted about what I wanted, and have never had time to think about anything in time to keep the line moving.

i have concluded they pay the employees in drugs to keep them so motivated.

[Anitha Desai]

I eat out roughly 90 times a month. You clearly are not an expert in this area.
No, I'm not. Never said I was.
I cook roughly 30 times a month. But I don't pretend like I'm the only one who knows how to cook on the AO.
I don't know what point you're trying to make.
Other than maybe solidifying my point that this forum consists of self-described "experts" in areas such as sandwiches and burgers from restaurants.

[crabber]

Chipotle and Qdoba's meat coming out of the bag is actually precooked. Sorry guys.

There is no way to get that texture using precooked meat.

[tometom]

5. the clubs are more meat than I need.

for those who debate-i have only ever ordered the 5. walk in and got accosted about what I wanted, and have never had time to think about anything in time to keep the line moving.

i have concluded they pay the employees in drugs to keep them so motivated.I agree with this. I always stand way back in the back and let people go past me because I actually have to look at the menu to know what i want to get.

[PhildeTruth]

No, I'm not. Never said I was.
I cook roughly 30 times a month. But I don't pretend like I'm the only one who knows how to cook on the AO.
I don't know what point you're trying to make.
Other than maybe solidifying my point that this forum consists of self-described "experts" in areas such as sandwiches and burgers from restaurants.

You eat out once a month, and that one time you go to a sandwich shop..

Calling people on the AO "food geeks" is uncalled for. You are the foodie equivalent of a redneck hillbilly.

[PhildeTruth]

There is no way to get that texture using precooked meat.

You also get beans in the burrito as well.

[silverfox]

There is no way to get that texture using precooked meat.

I'm an expert at reheating precooked meat. I do this like 30 times a month.

[PhildeTruth]

Yeah burritos are haute cuisine

Try Mercadito. I went there Saturday for some Mexican food, noticeable step up in both price and quality from Chipotle.

I only eat at Chipotle if I need something quick.

[Anitha Desai]

You eat out once a month, and that one time you go to a sandwich shop..

Calling people on the AO "food geeks" is uncalled for. You are the foodie equivalent of a redneck hillbilly.
:lol:
Reading comprehension FAIL. I eat sandwiches outside once a month. When I eat out for real, I don't eat at TGIF/Red Robin's/Applebees. I eat at local restaurants where the chef actually comes and says hello. Where they cook authentic, whether Irish, Italian, Moroccan, or Thai. If that makes me a redneck hillbilly in terms of food, so be it.

[PhildeTruth]

:lol:
Reading comprehension FAIL. I eat sandwiches outside once a month. When I eat out for real, I don't eat at TGIF/Red Robin's/Applebees. I eat at local restaurants where the chef actually comes and says hello. Where they cook authentic, whether Irish, Italian, Moroccan, or Thai. If that makes me a redneck hillbilly in terms of food, so be it.


Hi, my name is Anitha Desai and I come from a different culture than you American actuaries. I'm eclectic in many different ways and I plan to surprise you when you least expect it. Hehe. I'm Anitha Desai.


If you are calling actuaries "food geeks", you are the foodie equivalent of a redneck hillbilly.

[silverfox]

Originally Posted by Phil impersonating Anitha Desai
Hi, my name is Anitha Desai and I come from a different culture than you American actuaries. I'm eclectic in many different ways and I plan to surprise you when you least expect it. Hehe. I'm Anitha Desai.

:lol:

[crabber]

There are too many layers of inside jokes going on in this thread. unsubscribe

[Anitha Desai]

If you are calling actuaries "food geeks", you are the foodie equivalent of a redneck hillbilly.
:rofl:
Now THAT was funny.

[silverfox]

There are too many layers of inside jokes going on in this thread. unsubscribe

The conclusion is that the Vito (but not the Italian Night Club) and the Beach Club are the AO favorites. I'm not a fan of the Vito, but I really like the Beach club.

[glassjaws]

I probably only eat out 60 times a month, but I'm still more of an expert than eat out once a month. My expertise is more bar food though.

You fail too. Getting a sandwich out once a month <> eating out once a month.

[silverfox]

Damnit

[glassjaws]

I see Anitha already explained it.

[Fish Actuary]

I worked at the one in Ann Arbor, MI.

Which one? I go to the one on Plymouth all the time. My friend's ex-bf was the manager of one of the ones in A^2

[abwoc]

Local radio host was pissing and moaning about JJ's. Went in for two sammiches. Wants basically ham and cheese, but with mayo. Apparently, the Slims are like $2.50, while the regular sandwich is $4.50. They will give him the sandwich without mayo for $2.50. But to add mayo, he has to get the #1 minus the tomatoes, lettuce, etc. They refuse to budge. They will give him mayo packets for free, but they will not put the mayo on the sandwich without charging him an extra $2 per sandwich.

Gotta draw the line somewhere. If they put mayo on a slim for free, the next guy is going to complain that he can get a slim with mayo for $2.50, but they want to surcharge him $2 for a few lousy slices of tomato and a leaf of lettuce.

People who require special orders are insufferable. If you want to tell them how to make your sandwich, then go to Subway, you sissy.

[Happy Skunk]

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[Fish Actuary]

here's why I don't like Jimmy Johns:


Sandwich price: $6.99

Can I have Pickles on that? Sure, $1 extra

Can I get cheese? Sure, $1 extra

Can I have lettuce instead of that stale alfalfa that tastes like hair? Sure, $1 extra

Can you hold the mayo? Sure, $1 extra

New sandwich price $10.99

Your Jimmy Johns is expensive. I got my number 9 for lunch today and with tax it is $5.59. I switched sprouts for lettuce and there wasn't a charge.

[silverfox]

The one at the corner of hill and Packard. I did graveyard shift deliveries.

[silverfox]

When I worked there, the only extra charges were meat, cheese, and avocado. They also don't have pickles so you have to get one of the giant pickles if you want one. These people are clearly exaggerating about the extras.

[remilard]

How do you define processed meat? I thought it had a standard definition, but you seem to be saying that if the animal has been butchered, it is the same as "processed" for you?

Meat that has been processed, which is to say, submitted to a process.

The meat at Jimmy John's is whole muscle and natural, just like at Chipotle (with the exception obviously of the cured meat which is cured with nitrate just like they do in small butcher shops in Europe).

[Fish Actuary]

The one at the corner of hill and Packard. I did graveyard shift deliveries.

OK, I know that one. Kind of a PITA to park near there isn't it? Or do they have a small parking lot?

[remilard]

Is it just my city or does every Chipotle have exactly one white employee who runs the register and appears to be in charge?

[silverfox]

OK, I know that one. Kind of a PITA to park near there isn't it? Or do they have a small parking lot?

The lot's like 4 cars, but I'd just park wherever. It wasn't really a problem.

[glassjaws]

Is it just my city or does every Chipotle have exactly one white employee who runs the register and appears to be in charge?

I think the one I frequent has a Hispanic lady in charge.

[PSU2002]

Jimmy John's is completely overrated. I could go to a grocery store and make the same thing easily.

Thank god. I thought I was the only one that thought this. My wife called me at work one day when the only Jimmy johns in the area opened and told me she knew where we were going for dinner. She was so excited. i thought we were going to some really yummy restraunt that we hadn't been to in a while. Instead I end up at jimmy Johns where i can't even get a hot meal. And the best they have to offer is a hunter's club which I could make at home and not even have to go shopping first.

She claims it is all about the fresh baked bread. I told her I'd rather go to subway where they pile on whatever you want. She despises Subway. I then got yelled at for ruining her excitement.

[PhildeTruth]

Thank god. I thought I was the only one that thought this. My wife called me at work one day when the only Jimmy johns in the area opened and told me she knew where we were going for dinner. She was so excited. i thought we were going to some really yummy restraunt that we hadn't been to in a while. Instead I end up at jimmy Johns where i can't even get a hot meal. And the best they have to offer is a hunter's club which I could make at home and not even have to go shopping first.

She claims it is all about the fresh baked bread. I told her I'd rather go to subway where they pile on whatever you want. She despises Subway. I then got yelled at for ruining her excitement.

:iatp:

[silverfox]

Thank god. I thought I was the only one that thought this. My wife called me at work one day when the only Jimmy johns in the area opened and told me she knew where we were going for dinner. She was so excited. i thought we were going to some really yummy restraunt that we hadn't been to in a while. Instead I end up at jimmy Johns where i can't even get a hot meal. And the best they have to offer is a hunter's club which I could make at home and not even have to go shopping first.

She claims it is all about the fresh baked bread. I told her I'd rather go to subway where they pile on whatever you want. She despises Subway. I then got yelled at for ruining her excitement.

I agree that they should invest in a toaster. I used to get their day old bread for really cheap and made sandwiches with it. Cheaper than buying bread at the grocery store.

[PSU2002]

5. the clubs are more meat than I need.

for those who debate-i have only ever ordered the 5. walk in and got accosted about what I wanted, and have never had time to think about anything in time to keep the line moving.

i have concluded they pay the employees in drugs to keep them so motivated.

I also agree with this. I went and there was absolutelly no one there. They then badgered me three times while I looked over the menu to try to decide which one of these supposedly wonderful sandwiches i wanted. I looked and looked and looked before I realized these all suck.

[PhildeTruth]

I agree that they should invest in a toaster. I used to get their day old bread for really cheap and made sandwiches with it. Cheaper than buying bread at the grocery store.

Well I think this ends the debate.

[Hydraskull]

My major complaint about Subway is that I want a sandwich made the way its supposed to be made. They have all these different sandwiches, but then they're like, "Put whatever you want on it!" THEY are supposed to be the sandwich experts, not me. You tell me what I'm getting on my sandwich. When I go to Subway I say "I want it like the one in the picture" and they look at me funny because they don't know how to make the sandwich in the picture. "Sooo... what kind of cheese?", they might ask. "Whatever is on the one in the picture! You're the sandwich artist, not me!" I declare vehemently, shaking my fist at the poor struggling artist.

Jimmy Johns is good because you say which sandwich you want, and they make it. Every sandwich has a recipe. They follow the recipe. You can make substitutions if you want, but you don't have to figure out for yourself what makes a good sandwich.

[PhildeTruth]

I also agree with this. I went and there was absolutelly no one there. They then badgered me three times while I looked over the menu to try to decide which one of these supposedly wonderful sandwiches i wanted. I looked and looked and looked before I realized these all suck.

Yea I've never seen so many bad options in my life.

[silverfox]

Well I think this ends the debate.

Of which sandwich is the best?

[Hydraskull]

I hate when Subway is like, "You want that toasted?"

I DONT KNOW. IS IT SUPPOSED TO BE TOASTED? DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO TOAST A COLD CUT COMBO? IT'S GOT COLD IN THE NAME. I get so confused.

[PhildeTruth]

Jimmy Johns is good because you say which sandwich you want, and they make it. Every sandwich has a recipe. They follow the recipe. You can make substitutions if you want, but you don't have to figure out for yourself what makes a bad sandwich.

There is not one good sandwich at Jimmy John's. They are all piss poor.

[Hydraskull]

What is the deal with iceburg lettuce at these places? Could they overload you with a less nutritious vegetable? I always substitute something more nutritious for the iceburg lettuce.

[Hydraskull]

They are all piss poor.

YOU are piss poor, end of discussion.

[silverfox]

My major complaint about Subway is that I want a sandwich made the way its supposed to be made. They have all these different sandwiches, but then they're like, "Put whatever you want on it!" THEY are supposed to be the sandwich experts, not me. You tell me what I'm getting on my sandwich. When I go to Subway I say "I want it like the one in the picture" and they look at me funny because they don't know how to make the sandwich in the picture. "Sooo... what kind of cheese?", they might ask. "Whatever is on the one in the picture! You're the sandwich artist, not me!" I declare vehemently, shaking my fist at the poor struggling artist.

Jimmy Johns is good because you say which sandwich you want, and they make it. Every sandwich has a recipe. They follow the recipe. You can make substitutions if you want, but you don't have to figure out for yourself what makes a good sandwich.

I got the meatball sub at subway and they asked me what I want on it. I saw 'The Works' because that was the option I saw and it seemed like everything would be good. They then were like, wtf, you're supposed to put 1 or 2 things on a meatball sub. I was like, too late, I said it. Just put everything on it now.

[ZugZug]

A Jimmy John's opened up nearby recently, and like a previous poster's wife, mine was giddy at the thought of going. We went and ordered some rather expensive sandwiches. They were better tasting than Subway's, but on a quality/cost ratio, I'd pick Subway. After a homemade sandwich, of course.

[PSU2002]

I agree that they should invest in a toaster. I used to get their day old bread for really cheap and made sandwiches with it. Cheaper than buying bread at the grocery store.

But instead they are proud of the fact that all the serve is meat, cheese, sprouts, and mayo on home made bread. That is all any of the sandwhiches are. i can't even get a dang pickle on there. The guys at the one near me were sporting shirts that said:

"No Hot Subs
No Soups
Just Plain Sandwhiches"

There's something to brag about. Plain sandwhiches.

[PhildeTruth]

This is just a whatever cheap fast food italian type restaurant, it blows Jimmy John's out of the water on sandwich quality and price.

http://www.portillos.com/assets/pdfmenu/34F6E7B0D9404E58B2A292AD00A548ED.pdf

Go to second page..

SANDWICHES
Chicken Caesar Pitas (regular or Cajun).........................................4.6 9
Shredded Romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, with your choice of regular or Cajun chicken.
Grilled Filet of Chicken........................................... ..........................4.09
One half skinless chicken breast, grilled over an open flame and served on a toasted wheat and oat bran bun with lettuce, tomato, and Parmesan mayo.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich ✓................................................. ......5.09
A lightly breaded skinless chicken breast served on a toasted Focaccia and topped with marinara, fresh Parmesan, and melted Mozzarella
Chicken Focaccia ✓................................................. .........................5.09
A lightly breaded skinless chicken breast served on a toasted Focaccia and topped with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and Barnelli’s sauce.
Meatball Sandwich.......................................... ..................................4.29
Hearty meatballs simmered in our special sauce, topped with real Mozzarella cheese on our fresh baked French roll.
Grilled Tuna Sandwich.......................................... ...........................4.59
Grilled yellow-fin tuna filet with lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, and sauce on a wheat and oat bran bun.
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich.......................................... .....................4.99
Grilled vegetables, grilled portabella mushroom and fresh mozzarella stacked on a grilled Focaccia.
Italian Sub............................................... .........................................3.99
Salami, sweet Capicola, Mortadella, Pepperoni and Provolone cheese on a French roll and toasted to a golden brown, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, olive oil, spicy deli mustard and mayonnaise.
Monterey Turkey Club Sub with Garlic Roasted Vegetables .....................3.99
Premium turkey breast covered with roasted vegetables. Consisting of zucchini, summer squash, red peppers, garlic and slices of pepper jack cheese, all placed on a French roll with sliced bacon and toasted to crispy golden brown. Topped with our Chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.
Chicken Caprese Panini✓........................................... ......................5.49
Grilled chicken breast tossed with pesto mayonnaise layered with fresh
mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and grilled on our tomato focaccia.
Chicken Portabella Ciabatta✓......................................... .................5.49
Grilled chicken breast paired with Balsamic marinated Portabella mushrooms, topped with carmelized onions, cheddar cheese and parmesan mayo, perfectly layered on a toasted fresh ciabatta roll.
Turkey Florentine Panini✓........................................... ....................5.49
Thinly sliced turkey breast and smoked gouda are matched with sautéed spinach and carmelized onions dressed with sundried tomato mayo. Grilled on our tomato focaccia.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap.............................................. .........................4.99
All the ingredients of the classic wrap in a soft tortilla. Chicken breast tossed in a rich buttery buffalo sauce with crunchy celery and carrots, crumbled gorgonzola with blue cheese dressing and crisp lettuce.
Chicken Caesar Wrap.............................................. .........................4.99
Crispy chicken tossed in a Caesar salad, crunchy Romaine lettuce and our famous Caesar dressing then rolled with tomatoes in a fresh flour tortilla.
CLASSIC COMBO - Until 4pm .............5.99
Choose 1/2 SANDWICH with your choice of 1/2 SALAD or SMALL SOUP
or CHOOSE 1/2 SALAD with SMALL SOUP*
✓75¢ upcharge per item *Includes fresh baked House Bread

[glassjaws]

You don't go to Portillo's to get anything other than Ribs or Italian Beef/Sausage

[PhildeTruth]

You don't go to Portillo's to get anything other than Ribs or Italian Beef/Sausage

Exactly. Yet those sandwiches are still way better than Jimmy John's.

[PSU2002]

My major complaint about Subway is that I want a sandwich made the way its supposed to be made. They have all these different sandwiches, but then they're like, "Put whatever you want on it!" THEY are supposed to be the sandwich experts, not me. You tell me what I'm getting on my sandwich. When I go to Subway I say "I want it like the one in the picture" and they look at me funny because they don't know how to make the sandwich in the picture. "Sooo... what kind of cheese?", they might ask. "Whatever is on the one in the picture! You're the sandwich artist, not me!" I declare vehemently, shaking my fist at the poor struggling artist.

Jimmy Johns is good because you say which sandwich you want, and they make it. Every sandwich has a recipe. They follow the recipe. You can make substitutions if you want, but you don't have to figure out for yourself what makes a good sandwich.

Apparently their recipe for a good sandwhich is meat, cheese, sprouts,and mayo. cause best i could tell that's what ALL of the sandwhiches are. And to me that is not a good sandwhich. Where are the different sauces? Toasting of the bread and melting of the cheese? Different types of cheese? If they are the experts and this is what they came up with then I have to question how they became experts.

[Travis]

Thank god. I thought I was the only one that thought this. My wife called me at work one day when the only Jimmy johns in the area opened and told me she knew where we were going for dinner. She was so excited. i thought we were going to some really yummy restraunt that we hadn't been to in a while. Instead I end up at jimmy Johns where i can't even get a hot meal. And the best they have to offer is a hunter's club which I could make at home and not even have to go shopping first.

She claims it is all about the fresh baked bread. I told her I'd rather go to subway where they pile on whatever you want. She despises Subway. I then got yelled at for ruining her excitement.

spoilered for language:

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[Not Mike]

Try Mercadito. I went there Saturday for some Mexican food, noticeable step up in both price and quality from Chipotle.

Mercadito is better than Chipotle, but you're paying more for atmosphere than for great food. Good spot for a date night, but purely based on greatness of Mexican cuisine versus cost, there are probably 50 better Mexican places in Chicago to eat. Of course, if you want to go to a club downstairs after dinner and see coked-up bi-sexuals, Mercadito probably is a go-to spot.

[PSU2002]

Actually the real winner is Quiznos. Their sandwhiches are the bomb. The sandwhiches are usually put together well, you can have them make it just like in the picture and it is delicious. It is hot. The meat is not simple deli meat. Real chunks of chicken, turkey, or beef and fresh veggies. The down side is of course the price at Quiznos. But i'd rather pay 7 to 8 bucks for a 12 inch sub at quiznos than pay $5 for any of the options at subway or $7 for a completely inferior sandwhich at JJ.

[Not Mike]

You don't go to Portillo's to get anything other than Ribs or Italian Beef/Sausage

Chili Dog! And my wife always gets that chocolate cake. And yes, Portillos >>>> Jimmy Johns. Potbelly >>> Jimmy Johns too.

[PhildeTruth]

Actually the real winner is Quiznos. Their sandwhiches are the bomb. The sandwhiches are usually put together well, you can have them make it just like in the picture and it is delicious. It is hot. The meat is not simple deli meat. Real chunks of chicken, turkey, or beef and fresh veggies. The down side is of course the price at Quiznos. But i'd rather pay 7 to 8 bucks for a 12 inch sub at quiznos than pay $5 for any of the options at subway or $7 for a completely inferior sandwhich at JJ.

When I lived in the Po', a Quiznos was a 15 second walk from my apt. I went there a lot. Way better than Subway.

[PhildeTruth]

Mercadito is better than Chipotle, but you're paying more for atmosphere than for great food. Good spot for a date night, but purely based on greatness of Mexican cuisine versus cost, there are probably 50 better Mexican places in Chicago to eat. Of course, if you want to go to a club downstairs after dinner and see coked-up bi-sexuals, Mercadito probably is a go-to spot.

Well I'm not going to wait in a 45 minute line at Xoco.

Give me a few suggestions and I'll check them out. If I have to eat next to frumpy homely people, I'll pass.

[glassjaws]

Go Cuban. Go to Carnivale.

[Travis]

Well I'm not going to wait in a 45 minute line at Xoco.

Give me a few suggestions and I'll check them out. If I have to eat next to frumpy homely people, I'll pass.

I like La Pasadita, but I've only been there drunk. Almost the same with Arturo's, but I've only been there really drunk.

[Not Mike]

Tecalitlan on Chicago, La Pasadita over at Division/Ashland, Las Pinatas on Wells next to Zanies. Good eats.

[Travis]

Go Cuban. Go to Carnivale.

You have any suggestions for jibaritos? I still haven't tried one

[glassjaws]

You have any suggestions for jibaritos? I still haven't tried one

Not really.

[PhildeTruth]

Tecalitlan on Chicago, La Pasadita over at Division/Ashland, Las Pinatas on Wells next to Zanies. Good eats.

lol

all of those places are in the boonies. With the exception of visiting Wicker Park once, I've never been farther west than Hearts. Went to Wrigleyville once, otherwise never have gone north of North Ave.

I'll put them on my list though.

[glassjaws]

You obviously have no idea where things are. Go to Las Pinatas and hit the smoke shop that's right there too.

[Travis]

lol

all of those places are in the boonies. With the exception of visiting Wicker Park once, I've never been farther west than Hearts. Went to Wrigleyville once, otherwise never have gone north of North Ave.

I'll put them on my list though.

If you're going to stay that sheltered in Chicago, you might as well be in Podunk.

[Not Mike]

lol

all of those places are in the boonies. With the exception of visiting Wicker Park once, I've never been farther west than Hearts. Went to Wrigleyville once, otherwise never have gone north of North Ave.

I'll put them on my list though.

I can see why you'd avoid Lincoln park and the LP trixies but you're missing a good Chicago scene if you never hit up bucktown/wicker park.

[Travis]

I can see why you'd avoid Lincoln park and the LP trixies but you're missing a good Chicago scene if you never hit up bucktown/wicker park.

Huh. I figured trixies were right up Phildy's alley.

[ldancer911]

Actually the real winner is Quiznos. Their sandwhiches are the bomb. The sandwhiches are usually put together well, you can have them make it just like in the picture and it is delicious. It is hot. The meat is not simple deli meat. Real chunks of chicken, turkey, or beef and fresh veggies. The down side is of course the price at Quiznos. But i'd rather pay 7 to 8 bucks for a 12 inch sub at quiznos than pay $5 for any of the options at subway or $7 for a completely inferior sandwhich at JJ.

When I lived in the Po', a Quiznos was a 15 second walk from my apt. I went there a lot. Way better than Subway.

Ok, you two don't know what you are talking about, Quiznos sucks.

JJ's isn't terrible. Nothing amazing but worth it for a $5 or $6 sub that I am too lazy to make myself.

[PhildeTruth]

Huh. I figured trixies were right up Phildy's alley.

I like trixies, I don't like sausage fest sit-down bars. Is Lincoln Park a noticeable step up from Lasalle Power Co or English?

I've been to Lincoln park before I moved into my apt, definitely some talent walking around in that area. Can't say the same for Wicker Park.

[PhildeTruth]

I can see why you'd avoid Lincoln park and the LP trixies but you're missing a good Chicago scene if you never hit up bucktown/wicker park.

Name the best bar/club on the best night, and I'll try it.

[Not Mike]

Name the best bar/club on the best night, and I'll try it.

Dude, I'm not young anymore and don't want to lead you down the wrong path. Some of the places that I used to go to are closed now, but there's always new stuff popping up. The whole North/Milwaukee/Damen area has tons of options within a 2 block radius. Sinibar was an awesome spot on Milwaukee but it closed (very diverse crowd), Red Dog used to be a good spot, The Map Room was good (don't know if it still is). The Holiday Club was a cool place to grab a few drinks, but it closed.

There are lots of cool places over in that area, although I don't think you're into the Double Door/Subterranean scene.

Get in a cab on a Saturday night, go over to North/Milwaukee/Damen, ask the cabbie what the newest hot spots are (most of those guys know where the hot women are).

And it's not in Wicker Park, but if you haven't been to the Funky Buddha, you'd probably like it there.

[gadzookz]

I tried JJ once with the espousa and neither of us liked it. I haven't been back since. I don't understand what the big effin deal is.

Quizno's is my favorite sandwich place.

[vividox]

I tried JJ once with the espousa and neither of us liked it. I haven't been back since. I don't understand what the big effin deal is.

Quizno's is my favorite sandwich place.

I gotta agree. The bread is always harder than I'd like it to be, and I just don't like alfalfa sprouts in place of lettuce. I'd take Quizno's or Subway or Blimpie over JJ's any day of the week.

[silverfox]

I gotta agree. The bread is always harder than I'd like it to be, and I just don't like alfalfa sprouts in place of lettuce. I'd take Quizno's or Subway or Blimpie over JJ's any day of the week.

Sounds like they gave you the day old bread. Sucka

[glassjaws]

Sounds like they gave you the day old bread. Sucka

Don't diss the day old bread man. It was amazing when stumbling home from bars in college.

[silverfox]

Don't diss the day old bread man. It was amazing when stumbling home from bars in college.

I used to live off day old bread + PB & butter sandwiches. The bread is as hard as a

[glassjaws]

"these fish sticks are hard as tits"

[Actuary321]

A Jimmy Johns just opened up down the street a little ways from where I work. I will have to go give it a try soon.

[Hydraskull]

A Jimmy Johns just opened up down the street a little ways from where I work. I will have to go give it a try soon.

Okay!

[silverfox]

You must try all the sandwiches before you vote.

[Actuary321]

But there was a 'never been there' option that I picked.

Someone will have to do a new poll.

[Chillax]

But there was a 'never been there' option that I picked.

Someone will have to do a new poll.

Take my advice and don't go there. :exams: No new poll necessary.

[greenman]

:bump:

If you live in the Twin Cities, all metro area Jimmy John's are having $1 subs from 11-3 today.

This was just brought to my attention by a coworker. So we are now going out to lunch.

[Hero3128]

Do they have big-ass meatball subs dripping with tomato sauce and melted cheese?

[erosewater]

Jimmy Johns is terrible

[gadzookz]

Still overpriced.

[Interesting Post]

#9 with hot peppers

[JMO Fan]

Jimmy Johns is the closest food vendor to my house. It's OK, but a bit pricey. Other sub shops are often worth driving another mile.

[silverfox]

:bump:

If you live in the Twin Cities, all metro area Jimmy John's are having $1 subs from 11-3 today.

This was just brought to my attention by a coworker. So we are now going out to lunch.

I specifically avoid $1 sub days because the lines wrap around the block. If there was a full price line that could cut in front of all of them, I would gladly pay full price.

[silverfox]

Do they have big-ass meatball subs dripping with tomato sauce and melted cheese?

That is Potbellys

[llcooljabe]

I like local delis best for sandwiches. then subway. HAte quiznos. Never tried Pot belly's or Jimmy John's. Just thought I'd add my $0.02

[Hero3128]

I specifically avoid $1 sub days because the lines wrap around the block. If there was a full price line that could cut in front of all of them, I would gladly pay full price.

That's why I eat lunch at 11:00.

[silverfox]

That's why I eat lunch at 11:00.

If you get to work when I do, 11:00 is breakfast.

[greenman]

I specifically avoid $1 sub days because the lines wrap around the block. If there was a full price line that could cut in front of all of them, I would gladly pay full price.

We went to one a little further out (3rd ring suburb) and only had 25 or so people in front of us. It moved really fast. Was through the line in probably less than 10 minutes.

[ziggyz]

Jimmy Johns has really good bread. What's inside, anyone could do.

I like Firehouse Subs.

[gadzookz]

I like local delis best for sandwiches.

+1

Our deli has a large variety of reasonably priced hot and cold sandwiches. They overload their sandwiches with meats and toppings.

[llcooljabe]

Jimmy Johns has really good bread. What's inside, anyone could do.

I like Firehouse Subs.

Bread is very important. that's why I love subway and hate quiznos and blimpies.

[Patience]

Bread is very important. that's why I love subway and hate quiznos and blimpies.

love Blimpies bread