I was not going to write about this, but when I saw the review from "J.B." on 4/9/15, and realized that the exact same situation had happened to me, I decided to write it. The food is not the issue - its good hoagie-type sandwiches, made to order. The problem is I had an identical experience to J.B. with regard to credit card theft. While I could not PROVE it happened there, here is why I am certain it did: I was out of the city for 6 weeks. I returned home on March 16. I used my credit card TWO times between March 16 and March 17, once at my super market and once at JimmyJohns. That afternoon I got the dreaded "fraud call" from my credit card company. There were 3 bogus charges, all in the suburban Philadelphia area. While I suppose it could have been stolen on line and just by random chance was used in this area, the odds are against it. I stopped in to JimmyJohn's the following week to discuss it and the woman who identified herself at the manager couldn't care less. Not the least bit interested. There's a serious issue here with regard to the people who work there and credit card theft, and the company should address it. Meanwhile, customers be warned!
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Farha A.
I usually don't do reviews for chain restaurants - most people know either from experience or word of mouth whether a place like this is good or not. However, I'd like to review this particular location because of how kind, friendly, and accommodating their staff are. I use this Jimmy John's not only for frequent on campus dinners when I'm at Jefferson's library, but also to walk through here on cold/rainy days when I'm leaving class as it is attached to one of the campus buildings. Each and every one of the workers here is so nice and this alone draws me back to the place when I'm debating between a few spots to grab a bite. A little kindness can go a long way and this location drums up a lot of business this way, at least from me!
(5)
J B.
I ordered online from this company and because they do not have added security for CC purchased my CC number was stolen online and almost $2,000 was stolen from my bank account. It happens, but when I reached out to JJ they replied that it wasn't their fault and "I should download an anti virus in my PC." I have a MAC Book Pro. I run a business around the corner and everyone in my st orders from them. No one will order from them again!!
(1)
Erin B.
So JJ's has this really cool marketing initiative, where they give hoagie samples to local offices to pass around to their employees. Today, we received a box of mini hoagie samples - and I was really impressed! As a pregnant lady, who has been advised by doctors not to eat cold cuts, I thought I was X'ed out of the hoagie scene. Not so much - as JJ's offered a delicious veggie option w/ provalone, cucumbers, tomato, lettuce & guac. Totally surpassed my expectations & they've just won over a new customer! Who said there was no such thing as a free lunch?!?
(4)
Patrizia C.
I order from Jimmy John's for work meetings on a regular basis because they are convenient and my team really loves them. I have never been a huge fan, but once in a while I'll add a sandwich for myself to give it another shot... today was one of those times and I was disappointed. I faxed in the order at 11am to be delivered at 12pm. Everything was written down in detail, but somehow, they forgot a bottle of water and my sandwich came with the sprouts although I had requested for them to be taken off. The tuna salad in my sandwich didn't taste like much and there really wasn't a lot, I mostly got stuck with the hated sprouts (seriously, do you guys not like regular lettuce?) and bread. Overall a bad sandwich which I'll never order again. In the defense of Jimmy John's, the employees are super nice and the service is very quick, and I guess as long as my team is happy, that's all that matters. But I won't be eating their food again any time soon.
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Admon M.
I had the best sandwiched fresh and nice better 100% than subway i had the sandwich i enjoy it so much so yes this is the one of the places i will go too :-)
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Jennifer C.
My friend in Chicago smartly pointed me to this sandwich joint, which is stupidly close to where I live and work. I'm in trouble- the aroma of the bread when you first walk in is intoxicating. Combine lightning fast sandwich assembly plus friendly staff, a delicious sandwich in my hand, all at amazing prices, and you finally have me turning away from the comfort of Wawa hoagies. On speed- seriously, I barely had time to mentally process my order and they'd already made it. But maybe the speed was enhanced by my delirious hangry state. Next time, I'll ask to double the tomatoes and lettuce on the Vegetarian sub. Definitely will keep the bacon+.
(4)
Ada H.
I went with a friend to try this place out. We picked it on a whim while we were passing by and we were both so happy we did! The bread was fresh, the ingredients delicious, and everything was made barely a moment after we finished paying! Loved it, 10/10, would recommend. Also great pricing!
(5)
Philip M.
Jimmy John's is, simply, wonderful. The staff here are incredibly friendly and I love how they get so excited whenever anyone orders a pickle. Even at lunchtime when they are the most crowded, they always make their good quickly and get the line down. Not to be forgotten is the unwich--all the deliciousness of the sandwich and at least 1/2 off from the calories. That being said, the bread is delicious and I will often get day olds from here for only $0.49 if I need a baguette for something.
(5)
Jeff H.
I know Jimmy John's is a chain and yet I still like it. The one on the corner of 11th and Locust is especially friendly and clean and attractive inside. The subs are fairly priced and varied. Quality is very decent. Service is quick. This is a chain sandwich joint that def works for me. Only negative - you pay extra for hot peppers that to be honest aren't very hot and are barely noticeable in a sandwich. If I'm taking my sub home to eat, I add my own peppers that actually have a bit of heat.
(4)
Liz F.
I like this Jimmy John's. I can get my consistently good #6 vegetarian from JJ's anywhere since they're all the same. BUT, this one is good because the employees are above average nice. Once this particular Jimmy John's delivered me a sandwich in 5 and a half minutes. This is not a lie. I couldn't have walked downstairs, taken everything out of the refrigerator, put it on bread, and put it away by the time this dude showed up on his fixed gear with a sweet mustache with my sandwich. Now I'm upset if it takes 10 minutes. Spoiled. The only thing I hate about Jimmy John's is the sign "Free Smells." Stupid.
(5)
Hope C.
Fastest delivery ever 12 minutes from telephone order to delivery of sandwich in a building! No delivery fee. Quality of ham was fine, very very thin slices of cheese (provolone) bread is mediocre not great hoagie bread but for $5 consider it ok.
(3)
Chau L.
This place is pretty busy around lunch time - prob from all the Jefferson students/doctors/patients nearby. I usually get the tuna club on wheat. If you're hungry, it will still fill you up. The bread is thickly sliced and surrounds a large portion of tuna salad, cheese, lettuce, sprouts (optional), tomato, and onion (I always get this added). Can't say I'm mad this is here. Wish they would deliver north of Chinatown, though - for when I'm feeling too lazy or busy to cook or get out to get something to eat.
(3)
Sarah F.
I can't believe I haven't written a review for Jimmy John's yet! It is just blowing my mind! I get Jimmy John's at least once a week for my lunch at work. They must be sandwich magicians over there because I will literally pick up the phone, order, and POOF! Within 5 minutes the food is here, every time. Seriously...I have never waited more than 5 mins for my food. I am in love with them. Go to: #9 Italian hoagie with added hot pepper and a side of bbq chips. Their bread is out of this world and the chips are extra crispy. Feeling healthy? No problem! Get your favorite sandwich on a lettuce wrap instead of a hoagie roll. Go Jimmy John's! I am a fan!
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Camilla C.
Had lunch at another JJs yesterday and it was so good I decided to go to another JJs today for lunch. BIG MISTAKE. Yesterday the bread was soft and fresh - today hard and stale. If I wanted a hoagie with stale bread I'd just stop at a random pizza joint. Very disappointed in this location. Bread can make or break a sandwich and in this case it completely ruined it. If I was eating in I would've demanded a refund. 1 star rating in hopes that someone who works there will see this and make sure it never happens again.
(1)
Jeff M.
Forget for a moment that this place has pretty good sandwiches (numbers 12, 14, 16, so on). To make it particularly delicious, specify that you want wheat bread and they will use this delightful wheat bread that has a nutty quality and flavor to it (insert sexual innuendo here). Forget about the freshness of the ingredients used in the aforementioned sandwiches. Forget about the friendly employees who make your sandwiches with a smile, and make even simple statements like "you're welcome!" seem very genuine. Many restaurants do the above mentioned things. But how many restaurants also have loaves of bread on sale (which were baked just the day before) for 49 cents? If you go early enough in the day, you can get yourself a fresh loaf of bread that will easily serve as a meal (with the appropriate fixins') for two separate occasions. I've discovered that I can score major points with my girlfriend when I surprise her with a Beach Club (on wheat) from Jimmy John's every once in a while. How great is that? I score points and it only costs me something like $6. Don't tell her I said that... Anyone who dislikes Jimmy John's is most likely a jerk.
(4)
Dan A.
Jimmy John's Gourmet Veggie Club is okay. I like that it has an avocado spread and alfalfa sprouts. But it doesn't really offer any protein. To me, the better option is going to Subway for their Veggie Patty sub.
(3)
Nicey J.
walk in .. unnamed accomplice asks Jimmy john worker " can I drink this in here "? ( this being a can of four loko) Jimmy john worker " yeah " .. umm NICE! The guys were friendly, and joked with us all while making me a veggie "unwich" with extra sprouts and extra guac :D I AM PLEASED! nothing is better than super friendly food service people who let you drink alcohol in their establishment!
(5)
Zoe P.
You know something must be good when it creates repeat customers - like my bf. He loves hoagies. Loves 'em more than any other food. The boy could live off of them for the rest of his life and be happy. So he's always on the lookout for better hoagies, and finally he ended up at Jimmy John's one night when he needed a late munch. Next thing I knew, he was dropping over there on weekends for lunch, ordering in after a LOOOONG day/evening in lab - and all for Jimmy John's sandwiches. They're not his absolute favorite (or amongst the runners-up), but they are a no-fail sandwich place, pretty much open whenever he's hungry (which can be any time of day). He'll even choose them over Wawa, his childhood hoagie/snack stop that I thought he'd never give up. He especially loves the speed at which they construct their hoagies because then he gets to eat them faster ;) The staff here seems like their college student aged, and they're really nice - one time their cash register kept breaking down whenever they tried to charge cards, and they were so apologetic about it I wanted to give them a hug and say its okay. But I can only imagine what its like during the school year around lunch time...
(3)
Kelly P.
yes, i know it's somewhat frowned upon to review a chain. but the first time i had jimmy john's, i realized i had been missing out. you see, i decided a while ago that i don't particularly care for cold cuts. we used to get along just fine, but sometime after my stint as a vegetarian ended i never got the taste for hoagies back. that was, until.. the VITO. the bread here is made in house, it's so fresh, and the staff have always been friendly to me. they made a believer out of me despite my resistance. oh, and sweet 90s music in here! i like.
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Andrew W.
This place is about as straightforward of a sandwich place as you can find... cheap, fast, and pretty good ingredients. I usually go with a #10 on wheat and a bag of the BBQ chips... delicious. I've been there when it is REALLY busy and I've never waited for more than 10 minutes to get my food. Perfect for when you don't have time for lunch.
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Yohann S.
Fast, friendly, fresh and cheap. Was craving for roast beef.. so I ordered big john sandwich. The meat, the veggies and the mayo.. they get along so good. A good portion with cheap price. Definitely a good alternative to subway or quiznos. Make me hungry all the sudden as I type this.. D: Going to try their totally tuna next time..
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Christina S.
Quick, easy lunch in no time at all. You are in and out of this place in five minutes, and when you're running from a busy work place just to pick up lunch so you can run your a$$ back to that lunch place to get right back to work--this is a place you should go to. The bread is pretty tasty, the staff is friendly, and the sandwiches are good. I am partial to the 'Beach Club' sandwich, and have had a few BLT's as well. I'll def go back.
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Jj G.
We went to the new jimmy johns in Glassboro. Big mistake, could have eaten at wawa or subway and gotten way better food. Silly me thinking gourmet really meant something special not just lunch meat on a hoagie roll. Not real difficult to make a sandwich like that in a few seconds. Not a fan won't go back nothing I can't make in my own kitchen for half the price.
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Isabella L.
Only thinking about the chain sub places, Jimmy Johns is a good bet. I do like the fact these subs are fresh and the veggies are crisp. Employees at this location tend to be super nice EXCEPT for two individuals who work on Saturday nights who need a severe attitude adjustment fast. I went in there tonight and I was surprised by the attitude, as I have always encountered Jimmy John employees to be nice and sweet as apple pie. So from now on I'll just be hitting up other locations.
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Michael B.
My wife and I stopped in before a play at the Walnut Street Theater. It is close and inexpensive. We ate for less than $20 and the sandwich was good (we shared). The #5 Vito sandwich was good. It is not french bread that it is on but a flat white bread. The meat and vegetables were fresh and tasty. Overall not bad but nothing to get worked up about.
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Jovani F.
I love the location of this place. It's near everything. The sandwiches are great. I'd rather eat here than any other place on Market Street - or Blimpie's.
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Dayna R.
They brought free samples into my work today and I took the Vegetarian, which is provolone with an avocado spread, and alfalfa sprouts & tomato & cucumber slices. It was delicious!! Only thing is, next time I would definitely get it without mayo, just made it taste kinda cheap. But looking at the menu they gave me, it seems like the price is pretty good for what you get!
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Jay M.
I walked in to get a sandwich. The young woman taking my order was robotic. The young woman making the sandwich was fast and skimpy on tomatoes. Not very welcoming. I don't like the fact that in Philly (city of hoagies)...there is no oil and vinegar. Only one cheese, provolone.. then the 3rd woman slams down sandwich and and when I ask for a bag, she just points to the stack of bags there. This is really horrible customer service. There are at least 5 places with in 4 or 5 block walking distance I can get a hoagie. Please "get over your selves" and learn to be more customer friendly and give me more choices.
(1)
Jayna B.
Best. Subs. Ever. Lots of options. Super fresh. And cheap!!!!
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Lan H.
All of a sudden, I am craving a beach club sandwich :-P I declared my #1 sandwich place for a power work lunch yesterday. Inspiration? At, oh, 10-10:30 in the MORNING, the Kimmel Cancer Center staff was treated to samples of Jimmy John's sandwiches by two very friendly and upbeat (for a Monday!) jj reps :-) : "hey, do you want a sandwich?" --- and I was sitting in the lounge area, looking like I had the Monday blues, mind you. A bite of the Turkey Tom, and I was reminded of how wonderful that Beach Club sandwich was (the only difference between the two sandwiches is the additional ingredient of avocado in the Beach Club, fancy fancy). Don't be discouraged by the price if it's your first time at Jimmy John's on 11th and Walnut. You need to try one, plus their huge helping of pickles. It's just THAT good :-)
(4)
Sean H.
In typical Jimmy Johns fashion, this one serves up cheap, lightning-fast sandwiches that are both predictable and tasty. It also happens to be near my apartment, which is a big plus. They aren't open terribly late, which is the one downside.
(4)
Wei T.
Jimmy John's is my favorite place to get a fresh sandwich. I haven't had JJ's since I moved from Charlotte to Philly and tonight I decided to stop by. I ordered my usual: the #12 Beach Club on wheat, with no mayo and I added onions and oregano. Amazing! It was just as fresh as I had remembered it... the crunch of the fresh sprouts really makes the sandwich. This was definitely worth walking through the thunderstorm. :)
(5)
Parker S.
best sandwiches ever. super fast, great bread, good prices, friendly service.
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Jose A.
Been here a bunch of times, ordered here only a few of those times. My gf bought a cookie and left it there, she went back and told the staff, they looked blankly at her. She left. No cookie. The sandwiches here are really not my thing, I avoid going here to keep from dying just that little bit more...
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D S.
I've loved Jimmy John's for years. A college staple in the midwest. Best bread on a sub ever and 49 cents for a loaf of day-old is still a great deal. The place can feel a little kitsch, but for me it's all about the food. And they usually live up to their motto: "Subs so fast you'll freak." They can usually knock out a great sub in seconds. It makes going to Subway and Quiznos (ugh) feel like an eternity. Remember to ask for mayo/mustard packets if you grab a barebones "Slim" sandwichFor a secret menu option, say "LBI" if you get a sub. And they have a frequent sub card (11th sub/club free). A huge bonus for me is that they take credit cards and they deliver.
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lana h.
i don't care that it's a chain, their sandwiches are so amazing i make it a point to get them every time i am in the vicinity of a store. man, i seriously wish they were in nor cal. anyone who looks down on these sandwiches are taking them for granted! they are a million times better than subway/quiznos/togos/etc and way better priced. this particular spot had a really great staff. they were friendly and helpful.
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Fay H.
They have a pretty good vegetarian sandwich, which can be vegan if it is sans dairy. It's only $4.50, so it's a good deal if you just need a quick sandwich that is cheap. They deliver pretty fast too. The ingredients seemed fresh.
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Dana B.
The only Jimmy John's I had ever been to before the one at 11th and Locust was the one on Temple's campus, and even then I was amazed that subs could be made in as fast as 30 seconds. This location lived up to their slogan--FREAKY FAST! as my usual, the turkey slim with cheese, was out in 30 seconds (or possibly less)! The only thing that turned me off when I walked in was the sign that said "No Hippies Allowed." Seriously? I don't remember seeing that sign at the Temple location! What's more, this one is on Jefferson's campus so do they think they won't expect to see any hippie medical students? I'm sure there are some out there...
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Tom A.
I love this place and I lunch from here 2-3 times a week. It's one of the best vegetarian sandwiches (number 13 all the way!) that I've been able to find in the city. The food is low-cost, fresh, and is ready before I can check in on FourSquare. Today I tried their delivery for the second time and my order that was confirmed by e-mail at 11:24 was in my hands by 11:32. The people working there have been extremely pleasant in my opinion. They usually remember my order (I ALWAYS get the number 13), joke with me if I'm not in for a few days, and are just generally nice people. One last thing: bring your business card. The drawing for free lunch for your office is real, and I won it last month. They gave me enough sandwiches to feed my department and even made a separate veggie sandwich for me so it wouldn't be smeared with turkey and roast beef. The deliver guy wouldn't even accept a tip for this delivery. Overall, This is my hands-down favorite lunch spot.
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Natalie H.
Sometimes my room mate and I would go to the Jimmy John's on 17th off of Chestnut but we stopped going after the veggies (esp. the tomatoes seemed to be less then fresh). But my bf worked shortly at another Jimmy Johns so we decided to grab a quick sandwich at this location. I got my usual, the beach club and he got the vito, which i believe is something akin to an italian hoagie. Several things are lacking, first of all, the place was packed with employees, maybe 6 to 8 behind the small counter, standing there watching us eat, a bit overkill (maybe they expected a rush?), and second they don't have sweet peppers, which is my favorite addition to an italian hoagie. I'd go back when I need a quick sandwich, but it's not my first choice.
(3)
Sally f.
wow....quality sandwitches at a fair price. huge size, overstuffed, still cheap! love it here. great branding too.
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Noelle B.
OMG I am in love with this place. I work in Center City and often times am unable to leave my office to grab lunch. So when I saw that they deliver and the only minimum was a sandwich, well I was over the moon. Plus the fact that their subs were awesome made it that much better. Everyone was so friendly.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Dwight B.
I was not going to write about this, but when I saw the review from "J.B." on 4/9/15, and realized that the exact same situation had happened to me, I decided to write it. The food is not the issue - its good hoagie-type sandwiches, made to order. The problem is I had an identical experience to J.B. with regard to credit card theft. While I could not PROVE it happened there, here is why I am certain it did: I was out of the city for 6 weeks. I returned home on March 16. I used my credit card TWO times between March 16 and March 17, once at my super market and once at JimmyJohns. That afternoon I got the dreaded "fraud call" from my credit card company. There were 3 bogus charges, all in the suburban Philadelphia area. While I suppose it could have been stolen on line and just by random chance was used in this area, the odds are against it. I stopped in to JimmyJohn's the following week to discuss it and the woman who identified herself at the manager couldn't care less. Not the least bit interested. There's a serious issue here with regard to the people who work there and credit card theft, and the company should address it. Meanwhile, customers be warned!
(1)Farha A.
I usually don't do reviews for chain restaurants - most people know either from experience or word of mouth whether a place like this is good or not. However, I'd like to review this particular location because of how kind, friendly, and accommodating their staff are. I use this Jimmy John's not only for frequent on campus dinners when I'm at Jefferson's library, but also to walk through here on cold/rainy days when I'm leaving class as it is attached to one of the campus buildings. Each and every one of the workers here is so nice and this alone draws me back to the place when I'm debating between a few spots to grab a bite. A little kindness can go a long way and this location drums up a lot of business this way, at least from me!
(5)J B.
I ordered online from this company and because they do not have added security for CC purchased my CC number was stolen online and almost $2,000 was stolen from my bank account. It happens, but when I reached out to JJ they replied that it wasn't their fault and "I should download an anti virus in my PC." I have a MAC Book Pro. I run a business around the corner and everyone in my st orders from them. No one will order from them again!!
(1)Erin B.
So JJ's has this really cool marketing initiative, where they give hoagie samples to local offices to pass around to their employees. Today, we received a box of mini hoagie samples - and I was really impressed! As a pregnant lady, who has been advised by doctors not to eat cold cuts, I thought I was X'ed out of the hoagie scene. Not so much - as JJ's offered a delicious veggie option w/ provalone, cucumbers, tomato, lettuce & guac. Totally surpassed my expectations & they've just won over a new customer! Who said there was no such thing as a free lunch?!?
(4)Patrizia C.
I order from Jimmy John's for work meetings on a regular basis because they are convenient and my team really loves them. I have never been a huge fan, but once in a while I'll add a sandwich for myself to give it another shot... today was one of those times and I was disappointed. I faxed in the order at 11am to be delivered at 12pm. Everything was written down in detail, but somehow, they forgot a bottle of water and my sandwich came with the sprouts although I had requested for them to be taken off. The tuna salad in my sandwich didn't taste like much and there really wasn't a lot, I mostly got stuck with the hated sprouts (seriously, do you guys not like regular lettuce?) and bread. Overall a bad sandwich which I'll never order again. In the defense of Jimmy John's, the employees are super nice and the service is very quick, and I guess as long as my team is happy, that's all that matters. But I won't be eating their food again any time soon.
(1)Admon M.
I had the best sandwiched fresh and nice better 100% than subway i had the sandwich i enjoy it so much so yes this is the one of the places i will go too :-)
(4)Jennifer C.
My friend in Chicago smartly pointed me to this sandwich joint, which is stupidly close to where I live and work. I'm in trouble- the aroma of the bread when you first walk in is intoxicating. Combine lightning fast sandwich assembly plus friendly staff, a delicious sandwich in my hand, all at amazing prices, and you finally have me turning away from the comfort of Wawa hoagies. On speed- seriously, I barely had time to mentally process my order and they'd already made it. But maybe the speed was enhanced by my delirious hangry state. Next time, I'll ask to double the tomatoes and lettuce on the Vegetarian sub. Definitely will keep the bacon+.
(4)Ada H.
I went with a friend to try this place out. We picked it on a whim while we were passing by and we were both so happy we did! The bread was fresh, the ingredients delicious, and everything was made barely a moment after we finished paying! Loved it, 10/10, would recommend. Also great pricing!
(5)Philip M.
Jimmy John's is, simply, wonderful. The staff here are incredibly friendly and I love how they get so excited whenever anyone orders a pickle. Even at lunchtime when they are the most crowded, they always make their good quickly and get the line down. Not to be forgotten is the unwich--all the deliciousness of the sandwich and at least 1/2 off from the calories. That being said, the bread is delicious and I will often get day olds from here for only $0.49 if I need a baguette for something.
(5)Jeff H.
I know Jimmy John's is a chain and yet I still like it. The one on the corner of 11th and Locust is especially friendly and clean and attractive inside. The subs are fairly priced and varied. Quality is very decent. Service is quick. This is a chain sandwich joint that def works for me. Only negative - you pay extra for hot peppers that to be honest aren't very hot and are barely noticeable in a sandwich. If I'm taking my sub home to eat, I add my own peppers that actually have a bit of heat.
(4)Liz F.
I like this Jimmy John's. I can get my consistently good #6 vegetarian from JJ's anywhere since they're all the same. BUT, this one is good because the employees are above average nice. Once this particular Jimmy John's delivered me a sandwich in 5 and a half minutes. This is not a lie. I couldn't have walked downstairs, taken everything out of the refrigerator, put it on bread, and put it away by the time this dude showed up on his fixed gear with a sweet mustache with my sandwich. Now I'm upset if it takes 10 minutes. Spoiled. The only thing I hate about Jimmy John's is the sign "Free Smells." Stupid.
(5)Hope C.
Fastest delivery ever 12 minutes from telephone order to delivery of sandwich in a building! No delivery fee. Quality of ham was fine, very very thin slices of cheese (provolone) bread is mediocre not great hoagie bread but for $5 consider it ok.
(3)Chau L.
This place is pretty busy around lunch time - prob from all the Jefferson students/doctors/patients nearby. I usually get the tuna club on wheat. If you're hungry, it will still fill you up. The bread is thickly sliced and surrounds a large portion of tuna salad, cheese, lettuce, sprouts (optional), tomato, and onion (I always get this added). Can't say I'm mad this is here. Wish they would deliver north of Chinatown, though - for when I'm feeling too lazy or busy to cook or get out to get something to eat.
(3)Sarah F.
I can't believe I haven't written a review for Jimmy John's yet! It is just blowing my mind! I get Jimmy John's at least once a week for my lunch at work. They must be sandwich magicians over there because I will literally pick up the phone, order, and POOF! Within 5 minutes the food is here, every time. Seriously...I have never waited more than 5 mins for my food. I am in love with them. Go to: #9 Italian hoagie with added hot pepper and a side of bbq chips. Their bread is out of this world and the chips are extra crispy. Feeling healthy? No problem! Get your favorite sandwich on a lettuce wrap instead of a hoagie roll. Go Jimmy John's! I am a fan!
(4)Camilla C.
Had lunch at another JJs yesterday and it was so good I decided to go to another JJs today for lunch. BIG MISTAKE. Yesterday the bread was soft and fresh - today hard and stale. If I wanted a hoagie with stale bread I'd just stop at a random pizza joint. Very disappointed in this location. Bread can make or break a sandwich and in this case it completely ruined it. If I was eating in I would've demanded a refund. 1 star rating in hopes that someone who works there will see this and make sure it never happens again.
(1)Jeff M.
Forget for a moment that this place has pretty good sandwiches (numbers 12, 14, 16, so on). To make it particularly delicious, specify that you want wheat bread and they will use this delightful wheat bread that has a nutty quality and flavor to it (insert sexual innuendo here). Forget about the freshness of the ingredients used in the aforementioned sandwiches. Forget about the friendly employees who make your sandwiches with a smile, and make even simple statements like "you're welcome!" seem very genuine. Many restaurants do the above mentioned things. But how many restaurants also have loaves of bread on sale (which were baked just the day before) for 49 cents? If you go early enough in the day, you can get yourself a fresh loaf of bread that will easily serve as a meal (with the appropriate fixins') for two separate occasions. I've discovered that I can score major points with my girlfriend when I surprise her with a Beach Club (on wheat) from Jimmy John's every once in a while. How great is that? I score points and it only costs me something like $6. Don't tell her I said that... Anyone who dislikes Jimmy John's is most likely a jerk.
(4)Dan A.
Jimmy John's Gourmet Veggie Club is okay. I like that it has an avocado spread and alfalfa sprouts. But it doesn't really offer any protein. To me, the better option is going to Subway for their Veggie Patty sub.
(3)Nicey J.
walk in .. unnamed accomplice asks Jimmy john worker " can I drink this in here "? ( this being a can of four loko) Jimmy john worker " yeah " .. umm NICE! The guys were friendly, and joked with us all while making me a veggie "unwich" with extra sprouts and extra guac :D I AM PLEASED! nothing is better than super friendly food service people who let you drink alcohol in their establishment!
(5)Zoe P.
You know something must be good when it creates repeat customers - like my bf. He loves hoagies. Loves 'em more than any other food. The boy could live off of them for the rest of his life and be happy. So he's always on the lookout for better hoagies, and finally he ended up at Jimmy John's one night when he needed a late munch. Next thing I knew, he was dropping over there on weekends for lunch, ordering in after a LOOOONG day/evening in lab - and all for Jimmy John's sandwiches. They're not his absolute favorite (or amongst the runners-up), but they are a no-fail sandwich place, pretty much open whenever he's hungry (which can be any time of day). He'll even choose them over Wawa, his childhood hoagie/snack stop that I thought he'd never give up. He especially loves the speed at which they construct their hoagies because then he gets to eat them faster ;) The staff here seems like their college student aged, and they're really nice - one time their cash register kept breaking down whenever they tried to charge cards, and they were so apologetic about it I wanted to give them a hug and say its okay. But I can only imagine what its like during the school year around lunch time...
(3)Kelly P.
yes, i know it's somewhat frowned upon to review a chain. but the first time i had jimmy john's, i realized i had been missing out. you see, i decided a while ago that i don't particularly care for cold cuts. we used to get along just fine, but sometime after my stint as a vegetarian ended i never got the taste for hoagies back. that was, until.. the VITO. the bread here is made in house, it's so fresh, and the staff have always been friendly to me. they made a believer out of me despite my resistance. oh, and sweet 90s music in here! i like.
(4)Andrew W.
This place is about as straightforward of a sandwich place as you can find... cheap, fast, and pretty good ingredients. I usually go with a #10 on wheat and a bag of the BBQ chips... delicious. I've been there when it is REALLY busy and I've never waited for more than 10 minutes to get my food. Perfect for when you don't have time for lunch.
(4)Yohann S.
Fast, friendly, fresh and cheap. Was craving for roast beef.. so I ordered big john sandwich. The meat, the veggies and the mayo.. they get along so good. A good portion with cheap price. Definitely a good alternative to subway or quiznos. Make me hungry all the sudden as I type this.. D: Going to try their totally tuna next time..
(4)Christina S.
Quick, easy lunch in no time at all. You are in and out of this place in five minutes, and when you're running from a busy work place just to pick up lunch so you can run your a$$ back to that lunch place to get right back to work--this is a place you should go to. The bread is pretty tasty, the staff is friendly, and the sandwiches are good. I am partial to the 'Beach Club' sandwich, and have had a few BLT's as well. I'll def go back.
(4)Jj G.
We went to the new jimmy johns in Glassboro. Big mistake, could have eaten at wawa or subway and gotten way better food. Silly me thinking gourmet really meant something special not just lunch meat on a hoagie roll. Not real difficult to make a sandwich like that in a few seconds. Not a fan won't go back nothing I can't make in my own kitchen for half the price.
(1)Isabella L.
Only thinking about the chain sub places, Jimmy Johns is a good bet. I do like the fact these subs are fresh and the veggies are crisp. Employees at this location tend to be super nice EXCEPT for two individuals who work on Saturday nights who need a severe attitude adjustment fast. I went in there tonight and I was surprised by the attitude, as I have always encountered Jimmy John employees to be nice and sweet as apple pie. So from now on I'll just be hitting up other locations.
(3)Michael B.
My wife and I stopped in before a play at the Walnut Street Theater. It is close and inexpensive. We ate for less than $20 and the sandwich was good (we shared). The #5 Vito sandwich was good. It is not french bread that it is on but a flat white bread. The meat and vegetables were fresh and tasty. Overall not bad but nothing to get worked up about.
(3)Jovani F.
I love the location of this place. It's near everything. The sandwiches are great. I'd rather eat here than any other place on Market Street - or Blimpie's.
(4)Dayna R.
They brought free samples into my work today and I took the Vegetarian, which is provolone with an avocado spread, and alfalfa sprouts & tomato & cucumber slices. It was delicious!! Only thing is, next time I would definitely get it without mayo, just made it taste kinda cheap. But looking at the menu they gave me, it seems like the price is pretty good for what you get!
(4)Jay M.
I walked in to get a sandwich. The young woman taking my order was robotic. The young woman making the sandwich was fast and skimpy on tomatoes. Not very welcoming. I don't like the fact that in Philly (city of hoagies)...there is no oil and vinegar. Only one cheese, provolone.. then the 3rd woman slams down sandwich and and when I ask for a bag, she just points to the stack of bags there. This is really horrible customer service. There are at least 5 places with in 4 or 5 block walking distance I can get a hoagie. Please "get over your selves" and learn to be more customer friendly and give me more choices.
(1)Jayna B.
Best. Subs. Ever. Lots of options. Super fresh. And cheap!!!!
(5)Lan H.
All of a sudden, I am craving a beach club sandwich :-P I declared my #1 sandwich place for a power work lunch yesterday. Inspiration? At, oh, 10-10:30 in the MORNING, the Kimmel Cancer Center staff was treated to samples of Jimmy John's sandwiches by two very friendly and upbeat (for a Monday!) jj reps :-) : "hey, do you want a sandwich?" --- and I was sitting in the lounge area, looking like I had the Monday blues, mind you. A bite of the Turkey Tom, and I was reminded of how wonderful that Beach Club sandwich was (the only difference between the two sandwiches is the additional ingredient of avocado in the Beach Club, fancy fancy). Don't be discouraged by the price if it's your first time at Jimmy John's on 11th and Walnut. You need to try one, plus their huge helping of pickles. It's just THAT good :-)
(4)Sean H.
In typical Jimmy Johns fashion, this one serves up cheap, lightning-fast sandwiches that are both predictable and tasty. It also happens to be near my apartment, which is a big plus. They aren't open terribly late, which is the one downside.
(4)Wei T.
Jimmy John's is my favorite place to get a fresh sandwich. I haven't had JJ's since I moved from Charlotte to Philly and tonight I decided to stop by. I ordered my usual: the #12 Beach Club on wheat, with no mayo and I added onions and oregano. Amazing! It was just as fresh as I had remembered it... the crunch of the fresh sprouts really makes the sandwich. This was definitely worth walking through the thunderstorm. :)
(5)Parker S.
best sandwiches ever. super fast, great bread, good prices, friendly service.
(5)Jose A.
Been here a bunch of times, ordered here only a few of those times. My gf bought a cookie and left it there, she went back and told the staff, they looked blankly at her. She left. No cookie. The sandwiches here are really not my thing, I avoid going here to keep from dying just that little bit more...
(1)D S.
I've loved Jimmy John's for years. A college staple in the midwest. Best bread on a sub ever and 49 cents for a loaf of day-old is still a great deal. The place can feel a little kitsch, but for me it's all about the food. And they usually live up to their motto: "Subs so fast you'll freak." They can usually knock out a great sub in seconds. It makes going to Subway and Quiznos (ugh) feel like an eternity. Remember to ask for mayo/mustard packets if you grab a barebones "Slim" sandwichFor a secret menu option, say "LBI" if you get a sub. And they have a frequent sub card (11th sub/club free). A huge bonus for me is that they take credit cards and they deliver.
(5)lana h.
i don't care that it's a chain, their sandwiches are so amazing i make it a point to get them every time i am in the vicinity of a store. man, i seriously wish they were in nor cal. anyone who looks down on these sandwiches are taking them for granted! they are a million times better than subway/quiznos/togos/etc and way better priced. this particular spot had a really great staff. they were friendly and helpful.
(4)Fay H.
They have a pretty good vegetarian sandwich, which can be vegan if it is sans dairy. It's only $4.50, so it's a good deal if you just need a quick sandwich that is cheap. They deliver pretty fast too. The ingredients seemed fresh.
(4)Dana B.
The only Jimmy John's I had ever been to before the one at 11th and Locust was the one on Temple's campus, and even then I was amazed that subs could be made in as fast as 30 seconds. This location lived up to their slogan--FREAKY FAST! as my usual, the turkey slim with cheese, was out in 30 seconds (or possibly less)! The only thing that turned me off when I walked in was the sign that said "No Hippies Allowed." Seriously? I don't remember seeing that sign at the Temple location! What's more, this one is on Jefferson's campus so do they think they won't expect to see any hippie medical students? I'm sure there are some out there...
(4)Tom A.
I love this place and I lunch from here 2-3 times a week. It's one of the best vegetarian sandwiches (number 13 all the way!) that I've been able to find in the city. The food is low-cost, fresh, and is ready before I can check in on FourSquare. Today I tried their delivery for the second time and my order that was confirmed by e-mail at 11:24 was in my hands by 11:32. The people working there have been extremely pleasant in my opinion. They usually remember my order (I ALWAYS get the number 13), joke with me if I'm not in for a few days, and are just generally nice people. One last thing: bring your business card. The drawing for free lunch for your office is real, and I won it last month. They gave me enough sandwiches to feed my department and even made a separate veggie sandwich for me so it wouldn't be smeared with turkey and roast beef. The deliver guy wouldn't even accept a tip for this delivery. Overall, This is my hands-down favorite lunch spot.
(5)Natalie H.
Sometimes my room mate and I would go to the Jimmy John's on 17th off of Chestnut but we stopped going after the veggies (esp. the tomatoes seemed to be less then fresh). But my bf worked shortly at another Jimmy Johns so we decided to grab a quick sandwich at this location. I got my usual, the beach club and he got the vito, which i believe is something akin to an italian hoagie. Several things are lacking, first of all, the place was packed with employees, maybe 6 to 8 behind the small counter, standing there watching us eat, a bit overkill (maybe they expected a rush?), and second they don't have sweet peppers, which is my favorite addition to an italian hoagie. I'd go back when I need a quick sandwich, but it's not my first choice.
(3)Sally f.
wow....quality sandwitches at a fair price. huge size, overstuffed, still cheap! love it here. great branding too.
(5)Noelle B.
OMG I am in love with this place. I work in Center City and often times am unable to leave my office to grab lunch. So when I saw that they deliver and the only minimum was a sandwich, well I was over the moon. Plus the fact that their subs were awesome made it that much better. Everyone was so friendly.
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