I had to drive 40 minutes for Jimmy John's. It was worth it.
We were both nervous has we had to drive by two Chipotle's and a few other restaurants that we wanted to eat at on our way there.
Upon our arrival we were the only ones in the restaurant and the cashier guy walked us through the menu and explained how to order. I requested that my sub be toasted and I was denied. They don't toast subs at all. My initial reaction was total rage. What is Jimmy John's too good to toast their subs? Or, just too lazy? 
The answer is neither. The bread is so freakin amazing they have no business toasting it.
We both got the exact same thing - Italian Night Club but the wife got her sandwich on the healthier thick slice 7 grain bread. Mine was on the classic french bread (which is all baked fresh in store every 3 hours). I also got a tip that you can go to Jimmy John's and just purchase their bread! If you want to pick some up the day after it's made they only charge your 47 cents!
The bottom line? Jimmy John's makes a sandwich the way I always dreamed it would be. It just the way a sandwich should be and it tastes amazing. Their sandwiches are simple, classic and full of flavor. The next best part aside from the unbelievable bread is the fact that they hand slice all of the meat in the restaurant - so we know it didn't come from a pre sliced trash can out back.
The interior of the restaurant has a "we don't care, we know it's amazing" attitude. It's a simple design with funny signs placed all over the walls - and the bathrooms are extremely clean. I haven't even brought up the bagged chips yet. They should be selling these guys in grocery stores across the country!
You know it's amazing food when your dread taking the last bite, and everyone knows I didn't save the best for last. Bottom line: Jimmy John's offers the best 'classic' sandwich that I have ever had. I'm adding it to The Five and if it wasn't 40 minutes from my house I would probably be there 3 times a week.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Jimmy John's Feeds My Sandwich Dreams
Jimmy John's is in the lead, unless Jason's Deli can cause an upset tomorrow.
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i was worried that you would hate jimmy's b/c they didn't toast it, and you can't watch them make it, but the fact is...its the best and there is no denying it.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to a Jimmy Johns. The closest one we have it over on University road out by main campus. This JJ is about 30 minutes from us across the Baring Sea of Toll roads. So I haven't brought myself to adventure all the way over there. But...if you guys says it's good I think tomorrow is the day I make it over to main campus...which is something I NEVER do.
ReplyDeleteHow are the prices?
The prices are good and better than I expected. For a regular 8 inch sub it's $4.69. For a giant sub (which is what we both got) it's 8 inches with double meat for $5.69.
ReplyDeleteWOW....really cheap...nice
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you reviewed this place because I just re-noticed a brand new one near my house. I'll have to give it a try :O)
ReplyDeleteYou didn't mention pricing in this one...
I suggest you throw in another variable and try out Jersey Mike's...
ReplyDeleteIt's a sub place where they not only slice the meat in store, but actually slice the meat and cheese per sub order, right in front of your eyes. Not to mention, the roast beef is trimmed and roasted daily in the store, so you know it's as fresh as can be.
I am obsessed with Jimmy John's! Luckily we have 2 up here in Tallahassee and seriously, my roommate and I eat it almost once a week! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and next time, you have got to try the beach club, though the italian night club is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteits amazing thats all i can say!!
ReplyDeletewhere you full after?i hate snadwiches that leave you hungrey!
they are seriously so much better toasted. get it to go, take the lettuce off and chunk that bad boy in a toaster over.
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