Jersey Mike’s

$ 8 for half the sandwich I could replicate at Subway… and for $ 6 Subway will give me twice as much. Jimmy John’s right around the corner is better and cheaper too. Jersey Mike’s forgot to make my sandwich when I ordered online/​they forgot ingredients on both the sandwich. I’m headed to NYC next week where I’ll get a real sandwich from The Original Sandwich Shoppe!

I am going to start with a 4 but this could easily turn into a 5 (4 because I have only been there once but I will be back).
I will start with saying this, they have BY FAR the BEST roast beef sub around. I grew up on the east coast where you can get a good roast beef sandwich almost anywhere, this compares! Real, not deli roast beef and trust me there is a difference, order one here and see what you have been missing all your life!
Next time I will give the Cheesesteak a try, glad to see they have a grill in there and not trying to microwave the steak.
Great bread, which totally makes a sandwich. I think I have found my new favorite sandwich shop and can’t wait to try more!

First visit to the grand opening (and the next day). Got the Turkey and Provolone on wheat, Mike’s way, sans onions. The sandwich as a whole was tasty, which I am used to, having been a regular customer in FL for years before moving back to MN. For those unaware, part of the Jersey Mike’s experience entails freshly sliced meats and cheeses for each and every sandwich. Everything on the sandwich was fresh, which you would expect with such a busy store with the line snaking around inside to the door. This was a first experience of Jersey Mike’s for my 3 year old daughter. Despite my experiences noted below, she had her first oil and vinegar sub and boy did she tear through it. Lots of «nom nom nom» sounds coming from her.
Why the 3 stars? I found the bread to be harder and more crusty on the top than I have had before. I’m not sure if this is due to the length of time between baking and preparation (think Jimmy Johns buns at the end of the day) or due to some adjustments needed in the ovens. A Jersey Mike’s sub bun should be soft and easy to eat and not threaten you with the dreaded «captain crunch mouth» where the roof of your mouth is left in tatters. It wasn’t that bad, but definitely off from past meals. Assuming they can get the buns straightened out this would be a five star rating as everything else was up to par with my expectations and experiences at other restaurants. A 2 star deduction might seem a bit much, but in my opinion, you don’t open a sub shop without the bread being up to par. Will adjust my review if this issue is corrected down the line.