Jersey Mike's — Review by Daym Drops
Planeville, United States — Sandwiches/Submarine Sandwiches
The reviewer tried Jersey Mike's chicken salad sub, a limited-time offering, and was disappointed. While the rosemary garlic bread is flavorful, the chicken salad itself lacks the zesty seasoning and tang expected, tasting more like a Subway sub. He rated it 2 out of 5, expressing frustration that Jersey Mike's missed the mark on this offering despite being generally strong with their other subs.
What was great: Rosemary garlic bread is very flavorful and has a nice bite; Jersey Mike's generally makes good subs
What could improve: Chicken salad sub lacks zesty tang and seasoning, tastes like it came from Subway, mayo choice is off, watery red onion rings are unnecessary, overall not flavorful enough
The Dishes
The main item reviewed was Jersey Mike's chicken salad sub served on rosemary garlic bread. The sandwich featured chicken salad, crispy watery red onion rings, and onions. The reviewer noted the rosemary garlic bread had excellent flavor with garlic notes that provided a win, but the actual chicken salad component fell short of expectations.
The Experience
The reviewer visited Jersey Mike's at Doro Marketplace in Planeville, Connecticut, where he encountered friendly staff and captured some local personalities for his channel. The atmosphere seemed casual and the service was straightforward, typical of a quick-service sandwich shop.
Value and Pricing
While specific pricing was not mentioned in the transcript, the reviewer's focus was on whether the limited-time offering justified ordering it versus Jersey Mike's other sandwich options.
Notable Moments
The reviewer prominently featured the sandwich's aroma, saying 'Why does it smell this good?' when first encountering it. However, his enthusiasm quickly faded after tasting. He expressed frustration that despite Jersey Mike's being known as 'king of subs,' this particular sandwich 'tastes like it came from Subway.' He rated it a 2 out of 5, anticipating backlash from fans who typically support Jersey Mike's. The reviewer noted he only tried it because it was advertised as a limited-time offering on the window.
I know my foodie fam, it's going to be like, 'Nah, Dane, you tripping. Jersey Mike is king of subs. You shouldn't be talking greasy about them like this.'
Today, Jersey Mike's that sub tastes like it came from Subway. You didn't even make it inside the bag. It tastes like it came from Subway, family.
The Verdict
The reviewer recommends skipping the chicken salad sub despite Jersey Mike's generally strong reputation for sandwiches. He expressed regret about not ordering something else and planned to make up for the disappointing review with another food video. While he maintains that Jersey Mike's is phenomenal and their special sauce is excellent on various foods, this particular limited-time item missed the mark on flavor and seasoning, falling short of what customers expect from the brand.