Jersey Mike’s Subs

I feel kind of funny reviewing a nationwide chain, as the utmost job of a true Unilocaler is to help tourists find the best regional fare at trendy little spots that only the locals know about it. But I felt I had to defend this location of Jersey Mike’s after seeing a few negative reviews.
We visit this particular store about once every three months and it’s always clean. The workers are real characters, always making you feel welcome and entertaining you while they craft the perfect sandwich.
For those not familiar with this chain, let me say this. I was in Point Pleasant, New Jersey once on my path to becoming America’s most traveled man. I stopped to take a picture of 1009 Trenton Avenue where Jersey Mike’s was founded in 1956. I figured if I was in this part of the country known for being one of the birthplaces of the submarine sandwich, I might as well seek out a local joint. So I drove up the coast to Atlantic City and found the White House Sub Shop on Arctic Avenue. It was definitely the best sandwich I have ever eaten, but I was shocked at how authentic the Jersey Mike’s experience is, just a tiny margin behind White House! And I can get it 15 minutes from my house any time I want to. The fresh ingredients and bread are so perfect every time, without fail. Why would you ever go to Subway if you have a Jersey Mike’s in your city???
P. S. If you bypass the oil and vinegar during the condiment selection process, you are deeply insulting the inventors of this creation and are not eating a true sub sandwich. If you have never tried it, for the love of Pete get your sandwich inundated with oil and vinegar and you will not be sorry! If you asked to hold the oil and vinegar in Atlantic City, they would probably ask you to leave!

This location was horrible. Very Unclean, bathroom was disgusting, toilet rimmed with dead flies, and a dead spider on the floor. The overall uncleanliness made me want to vomit. I had recently told the management on their website, but nothing has been done and no follow ups to clean it up or to let me know they are addressing it.

The food is good but this location is just bad. It’s usually understaffed and the employees are not that friendly. There is one employee who is great and will remember your order but that’s it.

This Jersey Mike location has most definitely turned me away from returning to any Jersey Mike location in the future. Not only were the meat, cheese, and condiments riddled with flies, but tables remained unclean, and unsanitary for customer use. I do not recommend eating at Jersey Mike’s and I definitely will not again.

We were in this place a few weeks ago. We were staying at a hotel up the street. This place was a pit. Dirty tables, dirty floors, S-​L-​O-​W service even though we were the only ones there in mid-​afternoon. Staff could not have cared less about us. I would never, ever go back. If I could give them negative stars I would.

Good subs, made fresh and meats and cheeses sliced upon ordering. The bacon is great here and these restaurants are very consistent around the country.