Jimmy John’s

I mean, it’s Jimmy Johns. Fast. Consistent. Fresh. But it’s Jimmy Johns. No points for creativity or extra oomph. Great for a fast meal on the go (lately that’s what I need), but not really a meet up spot or its own destination.

Horrible customer service. Were extremely rude. I complained that the bread was hard, they touched my sandwich and refused that its true. Even if they didn’t think so, they bloody touched my sandwich without gloves, they should have made me a new one (at least for courtesy sake!) Instead, they were snooty and rude towards me. Never going back!

I do happen to like Jimmy Johns — but I’ve been to this location three times and the girls who work there have the WORST attitude. They should probably think about working elsewhere if they can’t even be cordial in a 30 second food order…

So I’m not from around here (just moved from California) but a few of my east coast friends said I definitely needed to try a Jimmy John sandwich, so I did.
First things first, I went on Customer Free Sub Appreciation Day, ($ 1 subs woooo). The line was longish but it moved so fast it didn’t matter.
I got a vito, no tomato, add cucumber. Overall, it was a decent sandwich. Terrific? By all means no. But it was a good sandwich, tasted more real than a subway, but I wish they piled more toppings on there (maybe next time I’ll ask?) the price on normal days doesn’t seem too bad, but I’m just not thrilled. But I will go again.
Oh did I mention they are freaky fast? They made my sandwich in like a minute. o. O
I’ll go again, but not because I’m craving, but because I’m a hungry college student.

bring. back. the. sprouts.

They say you never know what you had, until it’s gone.
I had the pleasure of living behind this great sandwich shop for a year. All the other years, I was within the delivery service of the Jimmy Johns on East Ann. I was never far from my beloved perfectly baked bread while being a student at the University of Michigan, and now that I have graduated and moved to New York, I never knew how good i had it.
You’d think that being in the food mecca of the United States of America (yes, I can boast that), I would have moved on and found some other sandwich shop to replace the hole in my stomach, but nothing is quite so satisfying as my full complete order at JJ’s. Perhaps it’s the nostalgia, or the funky signs I read every time while I’m waiting for my sandwich that takes about 1 minute to make. Perhaps it is the consistency of the quality of the sandwiches, or the cheery JJ employees who force a happy face even when I stroll in around 2:50 am when they close at 3.
My Favorites (usually what I get in one order)
#4 — Turkey Tom + cucumbers
#5 — Vito + alfalfa sprouts, as an unwich. This is a surprisingly refreshing sandwich and great for a light meal if you don’t want to induce too much food coma while studying at the UGLI.
Salt and Vinegar Chips provide just enough tangy saltyness to accompany my sandwiches, and all that topped off with a nice SPRITE. I’m not a huge soda drinker, but I always get a sprite from here.
Some days when I’m feeling out of the norm, I will grab a #3 tuna sandwich, and add sriracha.
Dare I say it, but I’ve crossed the border over to the dirty jersey just to grab a sandwich from the JJ’s located at Rutgers. THAT is how much I love my JJs.

Jimmy John’s is the best. For a long time, I resisted coming here (I thought it was too healthy or something?), but the smells drew me in. The sandwiches are great and can be customized. The staff at this location is great as well. Everything always seems clean and shiny here too.
Disclaimer: I am sure the subs are actually not THAT healthy when you add on the mayo and all the extras, but at the time that was «too healthy» for me lol.