I am kind of obsessed with Jimmy John's, and you can take that for whatever it's worth to you. I felt like I needed to tell someone about my obsession, so why not tell everyone in the Yelp world who is willing and able to hear. If you've never been to Jimmy John's, it's all about the bread. They keep things really simple by having a menu that is really a combination of about a half dozen different deli meats (tuna is an exception). That's fine with me. All I'm looking for at Jimmy John's is a solid sandwich with fresh ingredients, fixings that I can count on, and of course, the delicious bread. This particular Jimmy John's floored me with their bread. I must have come in at the absolute perfect time, because the bread was as good as I've ever tasted. Whatever they're doing here at the JJ's in downtown Hotlanta, they're doing it right. I hope I find another business trip that will take me back to this lunch spot. (Went to JJ's on 11/17/2014)
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Will P.
Give me a break. I order a Club Lulu Unwich and they wrap up what I think is my tasty, low-carb sandwich and go home. I get back, open the package and it's an oversized DILL PICKLE sliced in two. So, I immediately call them, and they decline to deliver the actual sandwich. I'm about a 1/2 mile away? I make a stink, and they tell ME I have attitude. Seriously? Well, I did have a wee bit of the 'tude. but seriously, dude, Mr. Manager, the customer is always right -- especially when he gets the WRONG SANDWICH. It wasn't even in the "sandwich ballpark" -- it was a freakin' CONDIMENT! If you can't operate a basic franchise you shouldn't be in business. Moral of the story: check your food and don't expect competency or kindness at this location. This is the last time I will visit there -- I had a better experience on Peachtree @ Metropolis. Do NOT go to this location. If you are the manager of this store and want to make it right, I'll change my rating. In the meantime, this location SUCKS. UPDATE: American Express issued a permanent credit for the $10.17 I disputed on my charge. Lesson to the manager of this location is... you dick people out of their meal... you don't get paid.
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Katie K.
Pretty decent sandwich, but not the best. I'm a regular simply because this place is literally a 2 minute drive from my apartment, and they aren't kidding when they say they have fast subs (sometimes by the time I'm all done paying, the sub is already ready). Plus operating hours are fairly decent (they close at 10pm), so I've definitely come when all I want is a quick bite. The best thing really is that they have alfalfa sprouts available, which is not an option at similar sandwich shops (which wich, subway, etc). Ingredients are otherwise just OK (bread has a really weird unfluffy sort of texture), but due to the low price, I'm okay with that.
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Barry G.
Someone mentioned to me that their sandwiches are not big enough. this stuck in my mind as i walked in and looked for the biggest thing on the menu. I found J.j's Gargantuan sandwich and didn't hesitate to order it. My WORD this thing was large, although it's served on a regular sized roll the sandwich is filled to bursting with everything in their pantry. Sadly i could not finish the whole thing in 1 sitting but, I won't underestimate this sandwich again. I'm a fan on Jimmy John's and I'll be there again before too long.
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J. D.
Mr. James John, I appreciate your attention to quality. Too many of your competitors serve inferior deli meats and toppings. I appreciate that you use real Hellman's mayo, and other brands. I appreciate that your meats and cheeses taste far less processed and salty than the others. I think your silly signs and decorations are tacky and discredit your fine sandwiches.
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Angela M.
Yuck! Bland and overpriced - the only things that make this place worthwhile are the facts that they are open on Sunday and the service is actually pretty fast. The sandwiches have no flavor - the bread is gummy, even when you get the 7-grain kind. They don't have much else to choose from in the way of toppings, but they'll happily pile on the lettuce and the sprouts for fillers. Even the avocado spread is just for texture, having no flavor at all. I expect much more for this price, because at this price, I can get Subway, and at least there I get my choice of toppings and there are sauces to add some flavor. If it's Sunday and there's nothing else around, JJ will sell you food, and that's the best that I can say.
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Emily K.
First off, let me say I never at in the restaurant, I only ever got delivery. All the subs I got were pretty good. I liked the bread and didn't mind that the only cheese selection was provolone. I loved the Vegetarian, though I would make it a bit more unhealthy by adding extra cheese. Also, they delivered very quickly and were often there in less than 30 minutes. I admit, I don't have huge expectations for a sandwich, but I liked it enough to keep ordering from them.
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Joe L.
Since this place is so close to Georgia Tech, my friends and I come here when were either a) too lazy to cook (often for them, not so much for me) or b) want a fast and relatively cheap bite to eat. Now why the 2 stars if your just looking for cheap eats you ask. Well.. 2 reasons. 1) its competition is literally down the street. And 2) it makes a massive mistake with regards to subs in my book. Lets start with 2). Basically, they don't even have the ability to toast their subs. In my opinion, unless your eating a sandwich with fresh mozzarella cheese, a sandwich must be toasted. It just adds so much to it. It makes the cheesy all nice hot and melty, makes the meat nice and hot, and gives the bread a nice warmness. (you know what I'm talking about). Now onto reason 1). Firehouse Subs is next door. And in my opinion, they are not just better, they are significantly better. They have more flavorful meats as well as a larger variety, they toast your sandwich for you, and they cost about the same. To be honest, for my money, I'd rather go to Firehouse than Jimmy John's. Competition makes the consumer the winner.
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Liz H.
I used to get sandwiches delivered during my freshman and sophomore years in college. Great price for a filling and somewhat "healthy" meal for a college student. I went here recently, after forgetting about it for a couple years ;) I had some favorites, but I forgot, so I asked the cashier for the popular items, which turned out to be the Billy and Beach Club. So, I got the Beach Club - pretty good, kinda bland, but that's just my taste preference. Found out later that day that you can buy the bread they use o.O 49cents for a day old bread, and 2 bucks for a fresh one. Went back and got 3 of the day old bread and realized they were french bread length xD I had already paid though, so I took them home and for the next few days had them for lunch. Heating them up in the microwave for 30seconds would soften them and voila! my own Jimmy John's. My favorite part about Jimmy John's is not just their creative and "healthy" sandwiches - it's the attitude the store promotes: a little silly, a little fun, a little chill. I love the posters/sayings on the walls, as well as their menu design. This store had good service, friendly employees, and clean seating. I can't find a reason not to give it 5 stars, so.. ^_^
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Liz C.
1 star because I like JJ sandwiches and that's about it. Whoever is in charge of this location, update your g-d hours. You are listed as being open until 3 am on the official jimmy johns website and yelp. You are not open til 3. You rarely pick up the phone. I ordered a sandwich around 9:30 Saturday night. Called several times before 10. No answer. No call from a delivery driver 40 mins later. Not confident that I'll get the food I ordered.
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Lily P.
Very mediocre sandwiches. Anyone can make better at home. Bread is nothing special. I groan every time I see "Jimmy John's" whenever I go to a catered event. Lettuce wrap was disgusting; I am 100% serious when I say McDonald's is leagues better. The closest McD has a build-your-own burger option, which includes a really solid lettuce wrap option. However, I will agree that Jimmy John's is cheap and easy if all you care about is a plain ol' sandwich.
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Tristyn B.
They are very fast and friendly, but they turned me off at this location. The other night, I stopped in to grab a sandwich (duh) and saw an employee, possibly a manager, go from slicing and weighing provolone to ringing me up and handling cash, back to working with the cheese. All without changing his gloves. Yuck!
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Nancy C.
I don't really understand the obsession with Jimmy John's. As far as sandwich places go, there are far better options out there. They do have a huge variety of choices though, and are pretty customizable. After day 1 of ECC Nationals at Georgia Tech, we stopped here for dinner as it was one of the only places open at 11pm. I got an "unwich," which is basically a lettuce wrap. I got the turkey one and added dijon instead of the mayo. It was pretty decent. The sandwiches themselves didn't look too appetizing, but the unwich was a good gluten-free option.
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T B.
Sloppy, slow, and lots of bad attitudes. The tables were all dirty, and no one made eye contact. I'm used to jimmy johns being super fast and it took about 3 minutes for my sandwich to be made. I was the only one in there. I know that sounds ridiculous, but they're usually done before I finish ringing out at the register.
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L P.
Bad parking, but where in Atlanta has good parking? I needed an order changed after it was already made and they fixed it with no issues and no questions asked and we're very pleasant! Obviously the food is amazing... It's Jimmy John's. Ps. I you've ever been hesitant to try the Ms. Vickie's Jalapeño chips, JUST DO IT!
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Catherine W.
The food is always good and consistent from location to location but today this location is extremely cold and the music is very loud making it less than ideal for dining in.
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Eric M.
Why would you announce hashtags or QR codes and not offer Free WiFi. Nothing cool about that. But what is good are your sandwiches. The bread was fresh and hearty. My #9 Italian Club was probably the best sandwich I've had, out tasting the Subway or Togo's experience. I'm probably going to stop to pick up dinner after the play and will suggest it as out lunch before play when visiting mom here in Atlanta.
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Laura G.
Subs are delicious and the employees here truly are "freaky fast". This is a great place to go on lunch break or if you need to be in and out quickly. By the time it got my receipt, my food was already ready. Always fresh, always friendly. Two thumbs up.
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Sean H.
This JJ has never disappointed from eating in house or delivery. I have always received the correct sandwich and received it fast and hassle-free. This is my go to meal service when I'm too lazy to drive or to hungover to move. JJ has always been there for me during those tough times which is hard to say for a lot of other things. Without JJ I would have been stuck on that couch craving Turkey Toms and Beach Clubs. I wouldn't vouch for JJ being the best cure for being hungover but it is a reliable and fast remedy. Thanks JJ for taking care of me during my fragile moments.
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Paul K.
I actually like to go out of my way a bit before heading into work to come to this location, as it's way easier to get in and out vs the location right off of willams St, next to the W hotel. The parking deck there is just a bit cumbersome to get in and out. Sandwiches are made pretty fast, though you can't view it being made "a la subway/quizno's". They normally have at least 3-4 guys on the sandwich line crafting up your order. This locations seems to get a lot of deliveries being near Ga Tech as the delivery guys are waiting right by the end of the "cook" line and ready to run out of there. I guess this is how they keep up with their commercials of being "fast". I usually stick to two sandwiches, and every time it's been consistent. I like mine with oregano and "sauce" (oil and vinegar) * #12 - Beach Club - I think before this came with bean sprouts but that has been taken off, which is ok as I wasn't too big of a fan. The avocado spread adds some nice flavor to the staple of a turkey sandwich. * #14 - Bootlegger Club - A nice mix up of roast beef and turkey. I like to add some dijon mustard to mine for some extra flavor. Jimmy John's bread is simple white, french bread. This locations bakes their's on a consistent level, as not yet once have had hardened or over baked bread. Not as many selections as say Subway but they are good at what they serve. Cuts of meat and taste get beaten by Jersey Mikes, so far that's been my favorite franchise sandwich shop. But the cost's are a bit expensive. I just wish there were more Jimmy John locations OTP. *Tip, I always try to make sure my sandwich is cut in half. If you have some tooth pics, definitely put at least one in the middle of a cut or the toppings will slide out on to your lap. A handful to eat in the car if you're rushing after lunch break.
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Daniel B.
I think Jimmy John's is a pretty decent sandwich chain. I'm not a huge fan of the bread they use, but the other ingredients are generally fresh, the subs are made fast, and the employees are friendly. Each sandwich runs about $5-6, less if you're getting them without veggies or sauce. There are about 20 varieties to choose from. My favorites are the #12 Beach Club and the #15 Club Tuna. The Beach Club comes with turkey, provolone cheese, avocado, cucumber, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The sprouts are my favorite thing about the sandwiches here. The Club Tuna has similar ingredients as the Beach Club, except tuna salad in lieu of the turkey, provolone, and avocado. The Club Tuna comes packed with plenty of tuna salad and it's good. The subs are 8 inches long and come on 7-grain or French bread. It's not the softest or tastiest bread, but the other ingredients help make the sandwich not bad overall. This Jimmy John's location can be found at the corner of 14th St. and State Street, west of the interstate. This is a popular spot for Tech students due to the store's proximity to the school. You place your order at the register and wait for your sandwich to be called. Fountain drinks are self-serve. The sweet tea is very good here. The shop is typically clean, the parking lot is small, and there is limited seating inside and out.
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Kylie M.
I woke up this morning and wanted something more substantial than breakfast, yet I also needed something that would pass as a light lunch. I conveniently placed my order online with this Jimmy Johns location and just as advertised the sub arrived "freakishly fast". What I expected was my Turkey Tom, chips, and a drink. What I received was.... far greater! A young man wearing a green jacket (didn't catch his name) arrived with my sub and was so nice, friendly, and made my morning experience good enough to want to write this review. I will gladly do business again with this Jimmy Johns! Hopefully there is some way to request the same awesome driver?!
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D J.
turkey tom is my favorite it's a good sandwich and delivery is super fast
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Liz V.
Everyone raves about Jimmy Johns so I had to try it. I ordered the #11 Country Club, a turkey sandwich with ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayo. I know I will receive hate mail for this but I am sorry, this place is a glorified Subway. I was drooling with anticipation imaginging the delicious meat orgy sandwich with provolone and thick cuts of bacon...and more BACON but when I got my sandwich it had so much bread I wanted to send in a search team for the meat. Feeling cheated and on the brink of tears, I looked around and there were other people eating bread sandwiches too and I didn't understand it. This place was packed! What is wrong with everyone? This isn't a great sandwich! I've seen better looking subs coming out of Publix. I tried to layer chips on my sandwich hoping it would make me feel better about the loaf of bread I was forcing myself to eat but I ended up throwing it away. The sign on the door was amusing. "Free Smells!" Really? How about some meat with my lettuce and bread?
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Howard Z.
3 stars and here's why: You want a sandwich? Check. You want something better than Subways? Check. You want convenience? (They'll deliver!) Check. HOWEVER, among all the Jimmy john's I've been to, none really have exceeded my expectations. They are all nice and friendly staff and sandwiches are good. But each one I've been to have been virtually identical.
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Chip P.
I don't know which store to write this review for since the douche bags that work there don't know how to deliver to my location. After ordering from the one DOWN the street on 14th we waited for the delivery. It did not come. So after calling them they informed us (40 minutes later) that they didn't deliver to our location and so they called another unknown location and placed the order with them on our behalf. Thanks assholes. The other store called them back and said they didn't deliver to our location it was their location. Then without calling us back and without making the f**king sandwiches. We called back. They said they needed the credit card info AGAIN. They deliver sandwiches to my employees all week long.....and now they can't figure it out. What a bunch of dumb asses. Finally two hours after calling the first time we got the crappy sandwiches. I will never do this again.
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Shellie S.
This Jimmy John's is spectacular! I'm pretty much a creature of habit, and Daniel knows my order immediately (veggie unwhich, extra hot pep) - it's that kind of customer service that makes me smile + leave a big tip. It's always clean, and always friendly.
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John S.
Eh, Jimmy John's is pretty disappointing. All it is is fast and mediocre. I'd give it a 3, but for the price, you might as well go to Firehouse. Their subs are much better. But back to Jimmy John's: Their portion sizes are tiny, even the large full subs aren't filling. They also completely lack real flavor; their subs taste just like something I'd make at home, so what's the point? Another main issue here is that they don't toast their sandwiches. No, not they don't toast by default, they just don't period. This is a huge issue in my mind, since cheese pretty much always tastes better melted, and I love my sandwiches crunchy and warm. Overall, it's decent, but no toasting makes me dislike it.
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Jeremy B.
I'm a huge fan of Jimmy John's. Always have been. I lived in Arlington, TX (Dallas), LA, and now in Florida. I've eaten at a lot of JJ's on road trips from the West Coast, to even up towards Pennsylvania. I'm getting somewhere with this. All JJ's are consistently fresh, fast, clean, and friendly. At least from all my experiences. EXCEPT FOR THIS LOCATION. We walked in, and they were either leaning and talking, one was sitting in one of the booths (not on break/lunch, but waiting on an order to deliver), or prepping something else. No one greeted us, though they all saw us walk in. I noticed about 7 employees. No other customers were in this location when we walked in. It just felt awkward. We get up to the register, gaze up at the menu, and the young lady at the register just stared at us without greeting us. She waited in silence. She didn't even offer to help with the menu. Are we just supposed to kill the silence by starting our order? Would she be ready? Is she the one taking our order? Yes, awkward. After our order, there was no "Thank you." She gave us our change in silence. I mean, we only spent under $20, so it must not be impactful on their profits for them to care. Fast forward to the food. It wasn't "Freaky Fast." At all. The slowest JJ I've visited. Now the food was fresh and delicious. JJ has always been consistent with that. The manager (he wore the different style JJ uniform) was too busy prepping and chatting with his employees. No acknowledgement from anyone. From top to bottom. Also, it seemed like they had a leak by their soda machine on the floor. They dumped a bunch of towels/aprons on the floor in between the machine and the trash can. So unprofessional. I get the concept of doing that. But honestly, you're not busy, assign one of your employees to consistently mop the place up, so it won't have a dirty appearance. So it won't look trashy. I posted pics of the place. Check them out. Jimmy John's won't lose my business, since this is, I'm sure, a franchise issue. Hopefully, corporate reads this. It's a shame for all other locations.
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Matt W.
So I guess combining shredded iceberg, cold cuts from AverageFoodCo, and white bread is now considered "gourmet" by JJ's? Sweet - now I'm officially an epicure whenever I go to Subway! Their special "Garugantuan"(ly priced) sandwich was totally nothing special that I couldn't order for 2/3 the price somewhere else. It was also not any more filling than a footlong from the above mentioned competitor, AND less interesting. The number of toppings that they give out for free you can count on one hand. Pathetic. If you find yourself here, take the 10 steps to Baby Tommy's pizza just around the corner and get your money's worth.
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Brooke M.
Yes, the sandwiches are good and their service is at the speed of light, but the reason I gave this Jimmy Johns 5 stars is because of the workers here. I regularly attend the Relapse Theatre across the street and go to the Jimmy Johns on breaks. The crew here are very friendly and will make your sandwich experience more enjoyable. The last time I came here was on Halloween and I was dressed as a "Mardi Gras Queen" (I made this character up and I was beaded from head to toe with a feather mask on my face). The worker loved my costume and some of the male workers asked if I will give them beads. Me laughing and was willing to freely hand them beads, they lifted up their shirts. I DIED laughing! I of course placed beads on them! They were hot! haha! Love going here! Yes, I'm a regular! :)
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Gino M.
I know, right? It's a chain and here I am with ANOTHER review of a national chain sub sandwich shop. Well, sandwiches are my downfall. I love 'em. They are, to me, the perfect food. Even more so than pizza, I know, I know. It's a hard truth, but it's there. So positives about this place? Fast: while the guy handling the cash box was dribbling and moving so slowly he had obviously just been drop kicked out of Ma Tech the sandwich makers were yelling at those of us in line and asking us what we wanted. I had my sandwich in my hand before I even got to the "order here" sign. That's service. I like it. Another positive? They're cutting their meat on site. I can't describe how saddened I am by the downward spiral Subway has found itself in. I'll never forgive them for getting rid of the v-shaped bread. Maybe if they actually cut their deli meat on site I could stomach eating there. This place does and that give it a "freshness" star in my book. The only negative I could find was that it was a chain. But I knew that going in.
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Sidney E.
Addendum: On second thought, and after eating here again, I decided to bump up my Jimmy John's score to three stars. Everything I wrote in my original review is still valid, but I really like the "Gargantuan" sandwich, and two friends on two separate outings praised the tuna as some of the best that they've ever tried.
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Amy L.
After numerous people recommend this place to me as having the most awesome sandwiches, i had high hopes and was anxious for an opportunity to go. Then, driving to the movie theater one evening, I noticed this one on 14th street and probably almost caused an accident trying to zoom into the little parking lot. So did it meet my expectations? I think the yelp star rating system already summed it up for me - meh. Ive experienced better. Now, I will say that I got the veggie sub so I cant comment on how great or fresh their meat tasted, but as far as veggie subs go, lets just say I would choose blimpie's veg any day over jimmy johns. It was bland, un-satisfying and just kindof a disappointment overall. They also dont have a very expansive list of toppings and I didnt feel like I had many choices. Wont be visiting again.
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Daniel R.
I eat Jimmy John's way too often. In fact, I have developed a craving for lunch meat (or nitrates) that is obviously unhealthy..... #1 Pepe - A good ham and cheese sandwich without too much ham or cheese. I like it with BBQ chips. #2 Big John - Fantastic.... add Grey Poupon. Salt & Vinegar chips #4 Turkey Tom - Sometimes I think that the sprouts aren't the freshest. Other than that, it is a good sandwich. Regular Chips #5 Vito - Add Mayo, Onions, & Hot Peppers. This will blow your mind. Regular or Salt & Vinegar chips. #7 Gourmet Ham - Too much Ham IMO. #8 Billy Club - Get the BBQ chips with this nice club. Good on white or wheat. #9 Italian Night Club - The best on the menu. Add onions and hot peppers and it's a great sandwich. I feel guilty eating chips after downing this much fat and sodium. #10 Hunter's Club - Add Grey Poupon and get the S&V chips like #2. A solid roast beef sandwich especially when it's on the rare side. #14 Bootlegger Club - A nice combo with the beef and turkey. Get the BBQ chips with this guy. Good on white or wheat. #16 Club Lulu - Awesome with BBQ chips... Bacon! It's also good on wheat bread too. #17 Ultimate Porker - Ham&Bacon! The best deal on a slim is the Salami, Capicola & Cheese. However, I recommend getting the double provolone slim to make a homemade pizza or meatball sub. It is fantastic. The day-old french bread can be bought, but they don't sell their wheat bread due to lower volume.
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James H.
Working across the street from Georgia Tech, the denizens of my office will commonly order delivery from Jimmy John's. We've encountered various levels of service from JJ's, from an order that took almost two hours to arrive to orders that we tore into some fifteen minutes after the initial call. Despite experiencing the former (and despite the likely-unreasonable notion in the back of my mind that this location's arrival signalled the death knell of my beloved Kool Korner's), for some unknown reason, we continue to order from Jimmy John's from time to time. While I might attribute our continued patronage to convenience, I think the general consensus in the office is that Jimmy John's laces their bread with cocaine. At this point, I have seen nothing to indicate otherwise.
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Paul T.
Top notch sandwich shop. Great bread and the pickles are the best!
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Sarah E.
Jimmy John's is another place I probably would not have tried but for the fact that they deliver to my office. I don't know why their subs are so yummy, but they just ARE. They're not fancy--they're on processed bread and there's only one type of cheese (Provolone). But they are very fresh, and very tasty. My favorite is the Vito (with banana peppers added). It's an Italian sub and it's just delicious. Also, if you are ordering for delivery, they are very fast and the guy who shows up at my office is always polite. :D (One last note--they sell their "day old bread" for a quarter. And most of the time, it doesn't taste like it's a day old. It's white bread, but it makes really yummy garlic toast.)
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Pamela M.
First I really do like Jimmy Johns sandwich/subs and those salt & vinegar chips are the best I've had, very tangy!! The small issues with this location is the staff is usually dry, the establishment can sometimes be not so clean. Napkins strewn about, straw rappers, some of the inside eatery is unclean to sit.... so maybe dine on the patio or get your food to go... I like their sub selections are a little different from the norm, like you can get sprouts and guacamole spread . They do have about 5 or 6 locations so maybe your experience will be different or better but hopefully not worse
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Lori F.
Horrible service, mediocre food, this place is a mess, and yet always freaking packed? Let's just start by saying I ordered a catering lunch order for delivery. Nothing too big, and they're just down the street, so it shouldn't have been a problem. Wrong. 10 minutes after the time they were supposed to be delivered, I called and was rudely told that the driver was on his way. 20 minutes later, the same rude lady told me that they were "busy, so you're just going to have to wait for him to get there." A half hour, I called and demanded to talk to the manager after she gave me the runaround again. Then the manager gives me the great news: there was NO DRIVER DELIVERING MY FOOD - it was sitting in the restaurant the whole time. He unapologetically tells me he can cancel my order for me, which doesn't help me AT ALL since I have an entire office waiting on their lunch right now. I had to drive to the place myself to pick up my delivery order, wait in line, and deal with the incompetent manager. I, and my office, will never order from them again.
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Aaron B.
Incredibly fast service (your sandwich is near done by the time you've ordered it) and light prices. To make the most of your purchase, see the freebies menu and go to town. Only negative is that the sandwiches tend to have a large bread to meat ratio.
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Erin T.
Jimmy John's is so underrated. If put in a sub sandwich deathmatch, it would annihilate Subway, Quizno's or Blimpie (gag!) any day of the week. Everything here tastes so fresh, from the chewy bread to the variety of yummy ingredients. Forget wimpy 6 inch subs, Jimmy delivers 8 inchers! (not that kind people). They also make their own kettle chips that are cooked in 100% peanut oil. Good looking out Jimmy! My fave is the Italian Vito, which comes with salami, capicola and provolone. I normally substitute the Italian dressing for mayo, but heard it's equally as good. Jimmy also serves huge club sandwiches. I haven't tried any but they come with twice the meat and are served on thick grain bread or french bread. It's a shame that there are only two locations here in Atlanta. This one is only a block or two away from Atlantic Station so next time you're in the area definitely check it out.
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Joel D.
I'm not sure why I like Jimmy John's, but I do. The meat isn't extra tasty, the cheese is provolone and white bread is the only option. Maybe its the simplicity that makes it good.
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J L.
Two days ago, I was seeking shelter from the heat over by Georgia Tech. I needed somewhere to sit, cool down, and feed my hunger. After pish-poshing this sandwich place in comparison to f2O, I sat down here by myself. I ate my words, and my sandwich in shame. It was cheap and great. The service is good, and I might just choose it over a Subway. Their minimum delivery is ONE sandwich, which is awesome. I'm a huge fan that they will serve any sandwich in a lettuce wrap (Unwich). I never go to sub places because I can't get over the carbs. Sad but true concerns, folks. Anyway, They only serve their own brand of kettle-style chips, and even the reduced fat taste really great. I'm telling you, it's the little things that make these places different from their competitors. I kind of wish this place were more "original", but I'll settle with their sammaches for a while.
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Shawn M.
I've been eating Jimmy John's sandwiches since 1997. (not just at this location!) Anyone who is willing to slap together a sandwich this fresh and tasty deserves my respect, referrals, and repeat business. I get to have Jimmy John's each Sunday, with my amazing boyfriend (it's a tradition we started when we first got together - I introduced him, and now he's hooked on the Italian Night Club!). I like to change up my order, because everything is just so darn good. The JJBLT is killer, unlike any BLT you've ever tasted. The beach club is phenomenal, but just too much meat and cheese for me! I love the Vito, the vegetarian (throw some bacon on it!) and the Turkey Tom, too. Basically, if it's on the menu, I've had it, loved it, and bought it for someone else, too. Don't forget to order your pickle!
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Mark C.
Jimmy John's, in the scheme of chain sandwich shops, definitely ranks towards the top for me. After not knowing about it for a while, a move into Midtown has made it an almost weekly meal stop - sometimes a few times a week. The bread, while lacking in choices, is pretty tasty on its own, and there are times I like to substitute their thickly slicked wheat in place of the "french." The fillings as a whole sometimes lack a little in flavor, especially with the meats unless you go with a Slim Jim, but it's still a safe, simple meal that should make anybody's mouth and tummy happy. Beyond the food though, there's not much more to say about it. It's become a total grab-and-go stop for me, but in that form, it fills its role very nicely.
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Julia S.
Of all the sub chains, Jimmy John's is by far my favorite. It helps that their prices are reasonable, the sandwiches are huge, and their french bread by far beats out anything served at Subway or Quizno's (the wheat bread is decent too, but let's face it - the french bread is the real star). Plus, they put alfalfa sprouts on their sandwiches and tomatoes that actually look like ... tomatoes! Shocking! And avocado spread, mmmmmmmmm. Also, they make their own chips, and the jalapeno ones are yuuuuuuuuuum. Plus, if you're a giant lazyass, they'll deliver your sandwich to you. I've never done it, but back in my college days I had friends who ordered subs from the JJ's around the corner when it was too icy/snowy to go out (or they just didn't feel like it). Keep in mind, I went to college in Ohio where we have actual weather, v. just hot and very hot.
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Dana S.
Great for lunch! Quick, tasty and cheap. The sub bread is really good-maybe not the best for you, but delicious :o)
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Nicholas R.
Ever since I moved here Ive been a fan of Jimmy Johns. This is the closest one to where I work and I swear 85% of the time we get our order 10-12 mins after ordering it. Always tastes fresh weither you dine in out take out. Great lunch time sammiches or a dinner where ya just want a good roll and lots of meat!
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Kira L.
Much better than any other chain sub shop I've been to in ATL, and they make unwiches; a sandwich with no bread or salad in roll form. I'm allergic to wheat so it's the bomb!
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Bessa A.
Very good sandwich's--Yummy!
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J H.
highly overrated. OK but not great. My biggest complaint is that the menu is confusing, and they apparently revel in that, so you're not going to walk out with the sandwich that you want because you didn't have two minutes to stand there looking at the signs trying to figure out how to ask for crap. You need some kind of Rosetta Stone like they have up on the Varsity menu board. Bennigan's called - they said they're missing some of their wall flair.
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Joey R.
What a great sandwich this Jimmy fellow makes. I was suspicious at first. The outside doesn't look like much and the parking isn't good if you drive anything larger than a Mini. But the sandwiches are yummy. You can call Subway and tell them to quit. Their personal pizzas are not helping. The JJ Gargantuan is the Mike Tyson of the bread and lunch meat world (without the felonies). It's two meals for sure. Fresh bread, great cuts, the sweet tea is good, and the menu is chuckle worthy (read it while you wait). And, it's cheap. The downside? The dining area is small and often crowded and the music loud and just plain awful. Seriously? You're going to play Um-ba-rella at 11? Why would you do that. But it's still a great deal for a great sandwich. just get it to go.
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Shawn R.
Do you want a no-frills sandwich that does one thing well: tastes AMAZING? Then this is the place for you. They have all your typical deli-style sandwiches here: the Italian, ham and cheese, roast beef, tuna, etc. The things that make it great for me? The Italian vinaigrette (try the "Italian Night Club" and you'll see what I mean) and the soft, chewy French bread (you can also get thick-sliced multigrain bread if that's your thing). Top it off with a bag of kettle chips or a pickle (the whole thing, not just a spear!) and you've got yourself a very delicious and satisfying meal.
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Jason F.
When in town, this is where I go for subs. The bread is the best part - VERY YUMMY. The sandwiches are a good size with good quality fillings.
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Elizabeth S.
My favorite quick-grab sandwich...This place puts Subway and Quizno's to shame. The bread here is so much better...fantastic prices, too. The Beach Club is my favorite.
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mind your b.
I would say, eating at Jimmy Johns wasn't one of the best sandwich shop to eat at. I think the sandwich wasn't all that great to begin with. My bread was hard and there wasn't enough meat in my sandwich to even tasted it. Even though I'm not a fan at eating at Subway, I rather eat there instead or Publix which is better since they give you more meat. Overall I wouldn't got there and give it a second try.
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Paul B.
I am kind of obsessed with Jimmy John's, and you can take that for whatever it's worth to you. I felt like I needed to tell someone about my obsession, so why not tell everyone in the Yelp world who is willing and able to hear. If you've never been to Jimmy John's, it's all about the bread. They keep things really simple by having a menu that is really a combination of about a half dozen different deli meats (tuna is an exception). That's fine with me. All I'm looking for at Jimmy John's is a solid sandwich with fresh ingredients, fixings that I can count on, and of course, the delicious bread. This particular Jimmy John's floored me with their bread. I must have come in at the absolute perfect time, because the bread was as good as I've ever tasted. Whatever they're doing here at the JJ's in downtown Hotlanta, they're doing it right. I hope I find another business trip that will take me back to this lunch spot. (Went to JJ's on 11/17/2014)
(5)Will P.
Give me a break. I order a Club Lulu Unwich and they wrap up what I think is my tasty, low-carb sandwich and go home. I get back, open the package and it's an oversized DILL PICKLE sliced in two. So, I immediately call them, and they decline to deliver the actual sandwich. I'm about a 1/2 mile away? I make a stink, and they tell ME I have attitude. Seriously? Well, I did have a wee bit of the 'tude. but seriously, dude, Mr. Manager, the customer is always right -- especially when he gets the WRONG SANDWICH. It wasn't even in the "sandwich ballpark" -- it was a freakin' CONDIMENT! If you can't operate a basic franchise you shouldn't be in business. Moral of the story: check your food and don't expect competency or kindness at this location. This is the last time I will visit there -- I had a better experience on Peachtree @ Metropolis. Do NOT go to this location. If you are the manager of this store and want to make it right, I'll change my rating. In the meantime, this location SUCKS. UPDATE: American Express issued a permanent credit for the $10.17 I disputed on my charge. Lesson to the manager of this location is... you dick people out of their meal... you don't get paid.
(1)Katie K.
Pretty decent sandwich, but not the best. I'm a regular simply because this place is literally a 2 minute drive from my apartment, and they aren't kidding when they say they have fast subs (sometimes by the time I'm all done paying, the sub is already ready). Plus operating hours are fairly decent (they close at 10pm), so I've definitely come when all I want is a quick bite. The best thing really is that they have alfalfa sprouts available, which is not an option at similar sandwich shops (which wich, subway, etc). Ingredients are otherwise just OK (bread has a really weird unfluffy sort of texture), but due to the low price, I'm okay with that.
(3)Barry G.
Someone mentioned to me that their sandwiches are not big enough. this stuck in my mind as i walked in and looked for the biggest thing on the menu. I found J.j's Gargantuan sandwich and didn't hesitate to order it. My WORD this thing was large, although it's served on a regular sized roll the sandwich is filled to bursting with everything in their pantry. Sadly i could not finish the whole thing in 1 sitting but, I won't underestimate this sandwich again. I'm a fan on Jimmy John's and I'll be there again before too long.
(3)J. D.
Mr. James John, I appreciate your attention to quality. Too many of your competitors serve inferior deli meats and toppings. I appreciate that you use real Hellman's mayo, and other brands. I appreciate that your meats and cheeses taste far less processed and salty than the others. I think your silly signs and decorations are tacky and discredit your fine sandwiches.
(4)Angela M.
Yuck! Bland and overpriced - the only things that make this place worthwhile are the facts that they are open on Sunday and the service is actually pretty fast. The sandwiches have no flavor - the bread is gummy, even when you get the 7-grain kind. They don't have much else to choose from in the way of toppings, but they'll happily pile on the lettuce and the sprouts for fillers. Even the avocado spread is just for texture, having no flavor at all. I expect much more for this price, because at this price, I can get Subway, and at least there I get my choice of toppings and there are sauces to add some flavor. If it's Sunday and there's nothing else around, JJ will sell you food, and that's the best that I can say.
(1)Emily K.
First off, let me say I never at in the restaurant, I only ever got delivery. All the subs I got were pretty good. I liked the bread and didn't mind that the only cheese selection was provolone. I loved the Vegetarian, though I would make it a bit more unhealthy by adding extra cheese. Also, they delivered very quickly and were often there in less than 30 minutes. I admit, I don't have huge expectations for a sandwich, but I liked it enough to keep ordering from them.
(4)Joe L.
Since this place is so close to Georgia Tech, my friends and I come here when were either a) too lazy to cook (often for them, not so much for me) or b) want a fast and relatively cheap bite to eat. Now why the 2 stars if your just looking for cheap eats you ask. Well.. 2 reasons. 1) its competition is literally down the street. And 2) it makes a massive mistake with regards to subs in my book. Lets start with 2). Basically, they don't even have the ability to toast their subs. In my opinion, unless your eating a sandwich with fresh mozzarella cheese, a sandwich must be toasted. It just adds so much to it. It makes the cheesy all nice hot and melty, makes the meat nice and hot, and gives the bread a nice warmness. (you know what I'm talking about). Now onto reason 1). Firehouse Subs is next door. And in my opinion, they are not just better, they are significantly better. They have more flavorful meats as well as a larger variety, they toast your sandwich for you, and they cost about the same. To be honest, for my money, I'd rather go to Firehouse than Jimmy John's. Competition makes the consumer the winner.
(2)Liz H.
I used to get sandwiches delivered during my freshman and sophomore years in college. Great price for a filling and somewhat "healthy" meal for a college student. I went here recently, after forgetting about it for a couple years ;) I had some favorites, but I forgot, so I asked the cashier for the popular items, which turned out to be the Billy and Beach Club. So, I got the Beach Club - pretty good, kinda bland, but that's just my taste preference. Found out later that day that you can buy the bread they use o.O 49cents for a day old bread, and 2 bucks for a fresh one. Went back and got 3 of the day old bread and realized they were french bread length xD I had already paid though, so I took them home and for the next few days had them for lunch. Heating them up in the microwave for 30seconds would soften them and voila! my own Jimmy John's. My favorite part about Jimmy John's is not just their creative and "healthy" sandwiches - it's the attitude the store promotes: a little silly, a little fun, a little chill. I love the posters/sayings on the walls, as well as their menu design. This store had good service, friendly employees, and clean seating. I can't find a reason not to give it 5 stars, so.. ^_^
(5)Liz C.
1 star because I like JJ sandwiches and that's about it. Whoever is in charge of this location, update your g-d hours. You are listed as being open until 3 am on the official jimmy johns website and yelp. You are not open til 3. You rarely pick up the phone. I ordered a sandwich around 9:30 Saturday night. Called several times before 10. No answer. No call from a delivery driver 40 mins later. Not confident that I'll get the food I ordered.
(1)Lily P.
Very mediocre sandwiches. Anyone can make better at home. Bread is nothing special. I groan every time I see "Jimmy John's" whenever I go to a catered event. Lettuce wrap was disgusting; I am 100% serious when I say McDonald's is leagues better. The closest McD has a build-your-own burger option, which includes a really solid lettuce wrap option. However, I will agree that Jimmy John's is cheap and easy if all you care about is a plain ol' sandwich.
(2)Tristyn B.
They are very fast and friendly, but they turned me off at this location. The other night, I stopped in to grab a sandwich (duh) and saw an employee, possibly a manager, go from slicing and weighing provolone to ringing me up and handling cash, back to working with the cheese. All without changing his gloves. Yuck!
(1)Nancy C.
I don't really understand the obsession with Jimmy John's. As far as sandwich places go, there are far better options out there. They do have a huge variety of choices though, and are pretty customizable. After day 1 of ECC Nationals at Georgia Tech, we stopped here for dinner as it was one of the only places open at 11pm. I got an "unwich," which is basically a lettuce wrap. I got the turkey one and added dijon instead of the mayo. It was pretty decent. The sandwiches themselves didn't look too appetizing, but the unwich was a good gluten-free option.
(3)T B.
Sloppy, slow, and lots of bad attitudes. The tables were all dirty, and no one made eye contact. I'm used to jimmy johns being super fast and it took about 3 minutes for my sandwich to be made. I was the only one in there. I know that sounds ridiculous, but they're usually done before I finish ringing out at the register.
(2)L P.
Bad parking, but where in Atlanta has good parking? I needed an order changed after it was already made and they fixed it with no issues and no questions asked and we're very pleasant! Obviously the food is amazing... It's Jimmy John's. Ps. I you've ever been hesitant to try the Ms. Vickie's Jalapeño chips, JUST DO IT!
(5)Catherine W.
The food is always good and consistent from location to location but today this location is extremely cold and the music is very loud making it less than ideal for dining in.
(2)Eric M.
Why would you announce hashtags or QR codes and not offer Free WiFi. Nothing cool about that. But what is good are your sandwiches. The bread was fresh and hearty. My #9 Italian Club was probably the best sandwich I've had, out tasting the Subway or Togo's experience. I'm probably going to stop to pick up dinner after the play and will suggest it as out lunch before play when visiting mom here in Atlanta.
(5)Laura G.
Subs are delicious and the employees here truly are "freaky fast". This is a great place to go on lunch break or if you need to be in and out quickly. By the time it got my receipt, my food was already ready. Always fresh, always friendly. Two thumbs up.
(5)Sean H.
This JJ has never disappointed from eating in house or delivery. I have always received the correct sandwich and received it fast and hassle-free. This is my go to meal service when I'm too lazy to drive or to hungover to move. JJ has always been there for me during those tough times which is hard to say for a lot of other things. Without JJ I would have been stuck on that couch craving Turkey Toms and Beach Clubs. I wouldn't vouch for JJ being the best cure for being hungover but it is a reliable and fast remedy. Thanks JJ for taking care of me during my fragile moments.
(5)Paul K.
I actually like to go out of my way a bit before heading into work to come to this location, as it's way easier to get in and out vs the location right off of willams St, next to the W hotel. The parking deck there is just a bit cumbersome to get in and out. Sandwiches are made pretty fast, though you can't view it being made "a la subway/quizno's". They normally have at least 3-4 guys on the sandwich line crafting up your order. This locations seems to get a lot of deliveries being near Ga Tech as the delivery guys are waiting right by the end of the "cook" line and ready to run out of there. I guess this is how they keep up with their commercials of being "fast". I usually stick to two sandwiches, and every time it's been consistent. I like mine with oregano and "sauce" (oil and vinegar) * #12 - Beach Club - I think before this came with bean sprouts but that has been taken off, which is ok as I wasn't too big of a fan. The avocado spread adds some nice flavor to the staple of a turkey sandwich. * #14 - Bootlegger Club - A nice mix up of roast beef and turkey. I like to add some dijon mustard to mine for some extra flavor. Jimmy John's bread is simple white, french bread. This locations bakes their's on a consistent level, as not yet once have had hardened or over baked bread. Not as many selections as say Subway but they are good at what they serve. Cuts of meat and taste get beaten by Jersey Mikes, so far that's been my favorite franchise sandwich shop. But the cost's are a bit expensive. I just wish there were more Jimmy John locations OTP. *Tip, I always try to make sure my sandwich is cut in half. If you have some tooth pics, definitely put at least one in the middle of a cut or the toppings will slide out on to your lap. A handful to eat in the car if you're rushing after lunch break.
(3)Daniel B.
I think Jimmy John's is a pretty decent sandwich chain. I'm not a huge fan of the bread they use, but the other ingredients are generally fresh, the subs are made fast, and the employees are friendly. Each sandwich runs about $5-6, less if you're getting them without veggies or sauce. There are about 20 varieties to choose from. My favorites are the #12 Beach Club and the #15 Club Tuna. The Beach Club comes with turkey, provolone cheese, avocado, cucumber, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The sprouts are my favorite thing about the sandwiches here. The Club Tuna has similar ingredients as the Beach Club, except tuna salad in lieu of the turkey, provolone, and avocado. The Club Tuna comes packed with plenty of tuna salad and it's good. The subs are 8 inches long and come on 7-grain or French bread. It's not the softest or tastiest bread, but the other ingredients help make the sandwich not bad overall. This Jimmy John's location can be found at the corner of 14th St. and State Street, west of the interstate. This is a popular spot for Tech students due to the store's proximity to the school. You place your order at the register and wait for your sandwich to be called. Fountain drinks are self-serve. The sweet tea is very good here. The shop is typically clean, the parking lot is small, and there is limited seating inside and out.
(3)Kylie M.
I woke up this morning and wanted something more substantial than breakfast, yet I also needed something that would pass as a light lunch. I conveniently placed my order online with this Jimmy Johns location and just as advertised the sub arrived "freakishly fast". What I expected was my Turkey Tom, chips, and a drink. What I received was.... far greater! A young man wearing a green jacket (didn't catch his name) arrived with my sub and was so nice, friendly, and made my morning experience good enough to want to write this review. I will gladly do business again with this Jimmy Johns! Hopefully there is some way to request the same awesome driver?!
(5)D J.
turkey tom is my favorite it's a good sandwich and delivery is super fast
(4)Liz V.
Everyone raves about Jimmy Johns so I had to try it. I ordered the #11 Country Club, a turkey sandwich with ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayo. I know I will receive hate mail for this but I am sorry, this place is a glorified Subway. I was drooling with anticipation imaginging the delicious meat orgy sandwich with provolone and thick cuts of bacon...and more BACON but when I got my sandwich it had so much bread I wanted to send in a search team for the meat. Feeling cheated and on the brink of tears, I looked around and there were other people eating bread sandwiches too and I didn't understand it. This place was packed! What is wrong with everyone? This isn't a great sandwich! I've seen better looking subs coming out of Publix. I tried to layer chips on my sandwich hoping it would make me feel better about the loaf of bread I was forcing myself to eat but I ended up throwing it away. The sign on the door was amusing. "Free Smells!" Really? How about some meat with my lettuce and bread?
(2)Howard Z.
3 stars and here's why: You want a sandwich? Check. You want something better than Subways? Check. You want convenience? (They'll deliver!) Check. HOWEVER, among all the Jimmy john's I've been to, none really have exceeded my expectations. They are all nice and friendly staff and sandwiches are good. But each one I've been to have been virtually identical.
(3)Chip P.
I don't know which store to write this review for since the douche bags that work there don't know how to deliver to my location. After ordering from the one DOWN the street on 14th we waited for the delivery. It did not come. So after calling them they informed us (40 minutes later) that they didn't deliver to our location and so they called another unknown location and placed the order with them on our behalf. Thanks assholes. The other store called them back and said they didn't deliver to our location it was their location. Then without calling us back and without making the f**king sandwiches. We called back. They said they needed the credit card info AGAIN. They deliver sandwiches to my employees all week long.....and now they can't figure it out. What a bunch of dumb asses. Finally two hours after calling the first time we got the crappy sandwiches. I will never do this again.
(1)Shellie S.
This Jimmy John's is spectacular! I'm pretty much a creature of habit, and Daniel knows my order immediately (veggie unwhich, extra hot pep) - it's that kind of customer service that makes me smile + leave a big tip. It's always clean, and always friendly.
(5)John S.
Eh, Jimmy John's is pretty disappointing. All it is is fast and mediocre. I'd give it a 3, but for the price, you might as well go to Firehouse. Their subs are much better. But back to Jimmy John's: Their portion sizes are tiny, even the large full subs aren't filling. They also completely lack real flavor; their subs taste just like something I'd make at home, so what's the point? Another main issue here is that they don't toast their sandwiches. No, not they don't toast by default, they just don't period. This is a huge issue in my mind, since cheese pretty much always tastes better melted, and I love my sandwiches crunchy and warm. Overall, it's decent, but no toasting makes me dislike it.
(2)Jeremy B.
I'm a huge fan of Jimmy John's. Always have been. I lived in Arlington, TX (Dallas), LA, and now in Florida. I've eaten at a lot of JJ's on road trips from the West Coast, to even up towards Pennsylvania. I'm getting somewhere with this. All JJ's are consistently fresh, fast, clean, and friendly. At least from all my experiences. EXCEPT FOR THIS LOCATION. We walked in, and they were either leaning and talking, one was sitting in one of the booths (not on break/lunch, but waiting on an order to deliver), or prepping something else. No one greeted us, though they all saw us walk in. I noticed about 7 employees. No other customers were in this location when we walked in. It just felt awkward. We get up to the register, gaze up at the menu, and the young lady at the register just stared at us without greeting us. She waited in silence. She didn't even offer to help with the menu. Are we just supposed to kill the silence by starting our order? Would she be ready? Is she the one taking our order? Yes, awkward. After our order, there was no "Thank you." She gave us our change in silence. I mean, we only spent under $20, so it must not be impactful on their profits for them to care. Fast forward to the food. It wasn't "Freaky Fast." At all. The slowest JJ I've visited. Now the food was fresh and delicious. JJ has always been consistent with that. The manager (he wore the different style JJ uniform) was too busy prepping and chatting with his employees. No acknowledgement from anyone. From top to bottom. Also, it seemed like they had a leak by their soda machine on the floor. They dumped a bunch of towels/aprons on the floor in between the machine and the trash can. So unprofessional. I get the concept of doing that. But honestly, you're not busy, assign one of your employees to consistently mop the place up, so it won't have a dirty appearance. So it won't look trashy. I posted pics of the place. Check them out. Jimmy John's won't lose my business, since this is, I'm sure, a franchise issue. Hopefully, corporate reads this. It's a shame for all other locations.
(1)Matt W.
So I guess combining shredded iceberg, cold cuts from AverageFoodCo, and white bread is now considered "gourmet" by JJ's? Sweet - now I'm officially an epicure whenever I go to Subway! Their special "Garugantuan"(ly priced) sandwich was totally nothing special that I couldn't order for 2/3 the price somewhere else. It was also not any more filling than a footlong from the above mentioned competitor, AND less interesting. The number of toppings that they give out for free you can count on one hand. Pathetic. If you find yourself here, take the 10 steps to Baby Tommy's pizza just around the corner and get your money's worth.
(2)Brooke M.
Yes, the sandwiches are good and their service is at the speed of light, but the reason I gave this Jimmy Johns 5 stars is because of the workers here. I regularly attend the Relapse Theatre across the street and go to the Jimmy Johns on breaks. The crew here are very friendly and will make your sandwich experience more enjoyable. The last time I came here was on Halloween and I was dressed as a "Mardi Gras Queen" (I made this character up and I was beaded from head to toe with a feather mask on my face). The worker loved my costume and some of the male workers asked if I will give them beads. Me laughing and was willing to freely hand them beads, they lifted up their shirts. I DIED laughing! I of course placed beads on them! They were hot! haha! Love going here! Yes, I'm a regular! :)
(5)Gino M.
I know, right? It's a chain and here I am with ANOTHER review of a national chain sub sandwich shop. Well, sandwiches are my downfall. I love 'em. They are, to me, the perfect food. Even more so than pizza, I know, I know. It's a hard truth, but it's there. So positives about this place? Fast: while the guy handling the cash box was dribbling and moving so slowly he had obviously just been drop kicked out of Ma Tech the sandwich makers were yelling at those of us in line and asking us what we wanted. I had my sandwich in my hand before I even got to the "order here" sign. That's service. I like it. Another positive? They're cutting their meat on site. I can't describe how saddened I am by the downward spiral Subway has found itself in. I'll never forgive them for getting rid of the v-shaped bread. Maybe if they actually cut their deli meat on site I could stomach eating there. This place does and that give it a "freshness" star in my book. The only negative I could find was that it was a chain. But I knew that going in.
(3)Sidney E.
Addendum: On second thought, and after eating here again, I decided to bump up my Jimmy John's score to three stars. Everything I wrote in my original review is still valid, but I really like the "Gargantuan" sandwich, and two friends on two separate outings praised the tuna as some of the best that they've ever tried.
(3)Amy L.
After numerous people recommend this place to me as having the most awesome sandwiches, i had high hopes and was anxious for an opportunity to go. Then, driving to the movie theater one evening, I noticed this one on 14th street and probably almost caused an accident trying to zoom into the little parking lot. So did it meet my expectations? I think the yelp star rating system already summed it up for me - meh. Ive experienced better. Now, I will say that I got the veggie sub so I cant comment on how great or fresh their meat tasted, but as far as veggie subs go, lets just say I would choose blimpie's veg any day over jimmy johns. It was bland, un-satisfying and just kindof a disappointment overall. They also dont have a very expansive list of toppings and I didnt feel like I had many choices. Wont be visiting again.
(2)Daniel R.
I eat Jimmy John's way too often. In fact, I have developed a craving for lunch meat (or nitrates) that is obviously unhealthy..... #1 Pepe - A good ham and cheese sandwich without too much ham or cheese. I like it with BBQ chips. #2 Big John - Fantastic.... add Grey Poupon. Salt & Vinegar chips #4 Turkey Tom - Sometimes I think that the sprouts aren't the freshest. Other than that, it is a good sandwich. Regular Chips #5 Vito - Add Mayo, Onions, & Hot Peppers. This will blow your mind. Regular or Salt & Vinegar chips. #7 Gourmet Ham - Too much Ham IMO. #8 Billy Club - Get the BBQ chips with this nice club. Good on white or wheat. #9 Italian Night Club - The best on the menu. Add onions and hot peppers and it's a great sandwich. I feel guilty eating chips after downing this much fat and sodium. #10 Hunter's Club - Add Grey Poupon and get the S&V chips like #2. A solid roast beef sandwich especially when it's on the rare side. #14 Bootlegger Club - A nice combo with the beef and turkey. Get the BBQ chips with this guy. Good on white or wheat. #16 Club Lulu - Awesome with BBQ chips... Bacon! It's also good on wheat bread too. #17 Ultimate Porker - Ham&Bacon! The best deal on a slim is the Salami, Capicola & Cheese. However, I recommend getting the double provolone slim to make a homemade pizza or meatball sub. It is fantastic. The day-old french bread can be bought, but they don't sell their wheat bread due to lower volume.
(4)James H.
Working across the street from Georgia Tech, the denizens of my office will commonly order delivery from Jimmy John's. We've encountered various levels of service from JJ's, from an order that took almost two hours to arrive to orders that we tore into some fifteen minutes after the initial call. Despite experiencing the former (and despite the likely-unreasonable notion in the back of my mind that this location's arrival signalled the death knell of my beloved Kool Korner's), for some unknown reason, we continue to order from Jimmy John's from time to time. While I might attribute our continued patronage to convenience, I think the general consensus in the office is that Jimmy John's laces their bread with cocaine. At this point, I have seen nothing to indicate otherwise.
(3)Paul T.
Top notch sandwich shop. Great bread and the pickles are the best!
(5)Sarah E.
Jimmy John's is another place I probably would not have tried but for the fact that they deliver to my office. I don't know why their subs are so yummy, but they just ARE. They're not fancy--they're on processed bread and there's only one type of cheese (Provolone). But they are very fresh, and very tasty. My favorite is the Vito (with banana peppers added). It's an Italian sub and it's just delicious. Also, if you are ordering for delivery, they are very fast and the guy who shows up at my office is always polite. :D (One last note--they sell their "day old bread" for a quarter. And most of the time, it doesn't taste like it's a day old. It's white bread, but it makes really yummy garlic toast.)
(4)Pamela M.
First I really do like Jimmy Johns sandwich/subs and those salt & vinegar chips are the best I've had, very tangy!! The small issues with this location is the staff is usually dry, the establishment can sometimes be not so clean. Napkins strewn about, straw rappers, some of the inside eatery is unclean to sit.... so maybe dine on the patio or get your food to go... I like their sub selections are a little different from the norm, like you can get sprouts and guacamole spread . They do have about 5 or 6 locations so maybe your experience will be different or better but hopefully not worse
(3)Lori F.
Horrible service, mediocre food, this place is a mess, and yet always freaking packed? Let's just start by saying I ordered a catering lunch order for delivery. Nothing too big, and they're just down the street, so it shouldn't have been a problem. Wrong. 10 minutes after the time they were supposed to be delivered, I called and was rudely told that the driver was on his way. 20 minutes later, the same rude lady told me that they were "busy, so you're just going to have to wait for him to get there." A half hour, I called and demanded to talk to the manager after she gave me the runaround again. Then the manager gives me the great news: there was NO DRIVER DELIVERING MY FOOD - it was sitting in the restaurant the whole time. He unapologetically tells me he can cancel my order for me, which doesn't help me AT ALL since I have an entire office waiting on their lunch right now. I had to drive to the place myself to pick up my delivery order, wait in line, and deal with the incompetent manager. I, and my office, will never order from them again.
(1)Aaron B.
Incredibly fast service (your sandwich is near done by the time you've ordered it) and light prices. To make the most of your purchase, see the freebies menu and go to town. Only negative is that the sandwiches tend to have a large bread to meat ratio.
(3)Erin T.
Jimmy John's is so underrated. If put in a sub sandwich deathmatch, it would annihilate Subway, Quizno's or Blimpie (gag!) any day of the week. Everything here tastes so fresh, from the chewy bread to the variety of yummy ingredients. Forget wimpy 6 inch subs, Jimmy delivers 8 inchers! (not that kind people). They also make their own kettle chips that are cooked in 100% peanut oil. Good looking out Jimmy! My fave is the Italian Vito, which comes with salami, capicola and provolone. I normally substitute the Italian dressing for mayo, but heard it's equally as good. Jimmy also serves huge club sandwiches. I haven't tried any but they come with twice the meat and are served on thick grain bread or french bread. It's a shame that there are only two locations here in Atlanta. This one is only a block or two away from Atlantic Station so next time you're in the area definitely check it out.
(4)Joel D.
I'm not sure why I like Jimmy John's, but I do. The meat isn't extra tasty, the cheese is provolone and white bread is the only option. Maybe its the simplicity that makes it good.
(3)J L.
Two days ago, I was seeking shelter from the heat over by Georgia Tech. I needed somewhere to sit, cool down, and feed my hunger. After pish-poshing this sandwich place in comparison to f2O, I sat down here by myself. I ate my words, and my sandwich in shame. It was cheap and great. The service is good, and I might just choose it over a Subway. Their minimum delivery is ONE sandwich, which is awesome. I'm a huge fan that they will serve any sandwich in a lettuce wrap (Unwich). I never go to sub places because I can't get over the carbs. Sad but true concerns, folks. Anyway, They only serve their own brand of kettle-style chips, and even the reduced fat taste really great. I'm telling you, it's the little things that make these places different from their competitors. I kind of wish this place were more "original", but I'll settle with their sammaches for a while.
(3)Shawn M.
I've been eating Jimmy John's sandwiches since 1997. (not just at this location!) Anyone who is willing to slap together a sandwich this fresh and tasty deserves my respect, referrals, and repeat business. I get to have Jimmy John's each Sunday, with my amazing boyfriend (it's a tradition we started when we first got together - I introduced him, and now he's hooked on the Italian Night Club!). I like to change up my order, because everything is just so darn good. The JJBLT is killer, unlike any BLT you've ever tasted. The beach club is phenomenal, but just too much meat and cheese for me! I love the Vito, the vegetarian (throw some bacon on it!) and the Turkey Tom, too. Basically, if it's on the menu, I've had it, loved it, and bought it for someone else, too. Don't forget to order your pickle!
(5)Mark C.
Jimmy John's, in the scheme of chain sandwich shops, definitely ranks towards the top for me. After not knowing about it for a while, a move into Midtown has made it an almost weekly meal stop - sometimes a few times a week. The bread, while lacking in choices, is pretty tasty on its own, and there are times I like to substitute their thickly slicked wheat in place of the "french." The fillings as a whole sometimes lack a little in flavor, especially with the meats unless you go with a Slim Jim, but it's still a safe, simple meal that should make anybody's mouth and tummy happy. Beyond the food though, there's not much more to say about it. It's become a total grab-and-go stop for me, but in that form, it fills its role very nicely.
(3)Julia S.
Of all the sub chains, Jimmy John's is by far my favorite. It helps that their prices are reasonable, the sandwiches are huge, and their french bread by far beats out anything served at Subway or Quizno's (the wheat bread is decent too, but let's face it - the french bread is the real star). Plus, they put alfalfa sprouts on their sandwiches and tomatoes that actually look like ... tomatoes! Shocking! And avocado spread, mmmmmmmmm. Also, they make their own chips, and the jalapeno ones are yuuuuuuuuuum. Plus, if you're a giant lazyass, they'll deliver your sandwich to you. I've never done it, but back in my college days I had friends who ordered subs from the JJ's around the corner when it was too icy/snowy to go out (or they just didn't feel like it). Keep in mind, I went to college in Ohio where we have actual weather, v. just hot and very hot.
(4)Dana S.
Great for lunch! Quick, tasty and cheap. The sub bread is really good-maybe not the best for you, but delicious :o)
(4)Nicholas R.
Ever since I moved here Ive been a fan of Jimmy Johns. This is the closest one to where I work and I swear 85% of the time we get our order 10-12 mins after ordering it. Always tastes fresh weither you dine in out take out. Great lunch time sammiches or a dinner where ya just want a good roll and lots of meat!
(4)Kira L.
Much better than any other chain sub shop I've been to in ATL, and they make unwiches; a sandwich with no bread or salad in roll form. I'm allergic to wheat so it's the bomb!
(5)Bessa A.
Very good sandwich's--Yummy!
(4)J H.
highly overrated. OK but not great. My biggest complaint is that the menu is confusing, and they apparently revel in that, so you're not going to walk out with the sandwich that you want because you didn't have two minutes to stand there looking at the signs trying to figure out how to ask for crap. You need some kind of Rosetta Stone like they have up on the Varsity menu board. Bennigan's called - they said they're missing some of their wall flair.
(2)Joey R.
What a great sandwich this Jimmy fellow makes. I was suspicious at first. The outside doesn't look like much and the parking isn't good if you drive anything larger than a Mini. But the sandwiches are yummy. You can call Subway and tell them to quit. Their personal pizzas are not helping. The JJ Gargantuan is the Mike Tyson of the bread and lunch meat world (without the felonies). It's two meals for sure. Fresh bread, great cuts, the sweet tea is good, and the menu is chuckle worthy (read it while you wait). And, it's cheap. The downside? The dining area is small and often crowded and the music loud and just plain awful. Seriously? You're going to play Um-ba-rella at 11? Why would you do that. But it's still a great deal for a great sandwich. just get it to go.
(3)Shawn R.
Do you want a no-frills sandwich that does one thing well: tastes AMAZING? Then this is the place for you. They have all your typical deli-style sandwiches here: the Italian, ham and cheese, roast beef, tuna, etc. The things that make it great for me? The Italian vinaigrette (try the "Italian Night Club" and you'll see what I mean) and the soft, chewy French bread (you can also get thick-sliced multigrain bread if that's your thing). Top it off with a bag of kettle chips or a pickle (the whole thing, not just a spear!) and you've got yourself a very delicious and satisfying meal.
(5)Jason F.
When in town, this is where I go for subs. The bread is the best part - VERY YUMMY. The sandwiches are a good size with good quality fillings.
(4)Elizabeth S.
My favorite quick-grab sandwich...This place puts Subway and Quizno's to shame. The bread here is so much better...fantastic prices, too. The Beach Club is my favorite.
(4)mind your b.
I would say, eating at Jimmy Johns wasn't one of the best sandwich shop to eat at. I think the sandwich wasn't all that great to begin with. My bread was hard and there wasn't enough meat in my sandwich to even tasted it. Even though I'm not a fan at eating at Subway, I rather eat there instead or Publix which is better since they give you more meat. Overall I wouldn't got there and give it a second try.
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