Why would anyone in NJ eat a sub from a chain? You have the best delis on every corner.
Would be like someone in NYC ordering from Pizza Hut.
Would be like someone in NYC ordering from Pizza Hut.
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Yeah that's the story. Their Corporate Headquarters is on Rt 34N in Brielle or Wall. I worked an event for them back in December. Nice people.
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nothings beats Joes Meat Market in South Bound Brook. Pick up a sub before your next tailgate. Be warned though, they put 3x the amount of meat that you would normally get in a sub.
No actually was instructed by the staff to return tray and garbage to the counter. But thanks for your input.
I go toTuscany in Monmouth county or any number of Italian delis in the area. It is their heritage and they do it well. Go out west or down south where you cannot get a quality sandwich or good bread. You cannot beat any of them. Are they inexpensive ? Nope but why would I waste a meal on a chain ?
I remember when there was only one Primo in South Philly. Can't believe how big they got.
Blimpie, Quick Chek & Wawa subs are ok, better than Subway and way better than the dog meat called Quiznos.
But Tastee and Jersey Mikes are a class above them as far as chains go.
I don't like the Great Wazu chain in Morris County.
But Tastee and Jersey Mikes are a class above them as far as chains go.
I don't like the Great Wazu chain in Morris County.
Never eaten at most of these chains. Tried Subway once. The roast beef was brownish-gray all the way through, looked plastic, and had a sheen to it which looked unhealthy. Smelled it and gave up. Didn't even try to eat it. Can't eat Arby's for the same reason - the roast beef looks all wrong, has a weird old meat smell and has that icky sheen to it.
Roast beef should be rare. Really rare. And fresh. Tastee often has very good road beef, and their produce is usually reasonably fresh as well. The bread is meh, but not horrible. Just doesn't much add to the sub.
Want a good sub? Buy the meat, cook it and slice it yourself. Get fresh cheese at the deli (or deli counter). Get fresh onions, lettuce and tomato (or whatever). Get good fresh bread with a hard crust and soft interior and warm it up. Then make it yourself. Ain't nothing better.
Roast beef should be rare. Really rare. And fresh. Tastee often has very good road beef, and their produce is usually reasonably fresh as well. The bread is meh, but not horrible. Just doesn't much add to the sub.
Want a good sub? Buy the meat, cook it and slice it yourself. Get fresh cheese at the deli (or deli counter). Get fresh onions, lettuce and tomato (or whatever). Get good fresh bread with a hard crust and soft interior and warm it up. Then make it yourself. Ain't nothing better.
I think Primo's is regional, but there must be 30 or 40 of them, enough to call it a chain. And they are, by far, the best chain sandwich out there. They make a better sub than almost anyone, anywhere (but not as good as Benanti's on 22nd Street on Bayonne).
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This. Just like pizza, I have no idea why anyone would get a sub/hoagie from a chain, when there are so many better options in almost any deli or pizzeria. I'm partial to Tastee Subs, which is only a couple of miles from our house, and a few local spots in Metuchen (Sub Place Better and Fresco's).
And if you're ever in AC and want the best sub shop anywhere, stop in at the world famous White House Subs on Arctic just south of the AC Expwy - amazing subs and killer cheesesteaks, too.
You sound like a great guy. I would love for you to come by tailgate in the fall so we can get to know each other.
Whitehouse in A.C. is great. Don't be fooled by the pale bread....its awesome. And don't get turned off by the precut meats. It just works. And for your first time have your sub in house, not to go. Great experience.
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I've never been comfortable having anyone, any place make tuna or egg salad. Can not trust the busiest place to sell enough where it's truly fresh
The original Mike's was on Arnold Avenue where it makes a quick jog as it intersects with Trenton Avenue. It is now a Jersey Mike's training Center. Or maybe the original location was next door where Little Mia's is. Hard to remember as it was a long time ago. But we used to eat there a lot when I was in High School and it was considered the best sub shop around. By far. This was a number of years before Peter bought it.
I have been to firehouse subs 1 time. i walked in, they told me they could make anything i wanted, that they specialized in hot sandwiches, and that they had any kind of meat. I ordered a chicken cheesesteak. they got very confused and it became a big ordeal. after much side conversation, eventually they figured out that they had bread, chicken and cheese, but not without much handwringing.
my co-worker and i still joke about the seemingly impossible request of a chicken cheesesteak at an eatery that specializes in hot sandwiches. that's when i learned that firehouse subs was not the place for me.
I enjoy stopping at Potbelly's when traveling. I would think opening a couple of those franchises here in NJ would be a good investment.
Potbelly is OK. Small size for a sandwich and limited menu. We have one here in Bergen county. In regards to the other chains, my rule is if the place has pre-sliced meat, that is a no go for me.
Jersey Mikes is clearly #1. Then Jimmy John's. I would not put Quizno's anywhere near the top 5 I am not a fan. Blimpie's is interesting because I have been to some stores that are clean and nice and they were the first to replace a bag a chips with a deli pickles which is much healthier. Then there are some Blimpies that are just dirty and horrible. Why is Arby's there? They sell hot roast beef. If you do that then you have to put in all the steak sandwich shops which there are dozens. Quick Check makes a very good sandwich and should be neck and neck with Wawa. I had Firehouse once so I can't judge. Another sandwich shop chain that should be in the top 10 is Great Wraps.
very few Jimmy Johns in my area,,,,,not a fan
wawa, quisnos are OK
there are jersey Mikes here in my area....and they are very good
but PUBLIX subs are bigger...better and less expensive
wawa, quisnos are OK
there are jersey Mikes here in my area....and they are very good
but PUBLIX subs are bigger...better and less expensive
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What was the name of the sub shop that was on Easton Ave in the 70's (not referring to Greasy Tony's)? They had great subs. After I graduated always made a point of stopping there if in the area.
I think I know the shop you are talking about. I lived at 50 Easton from 70 to 72 and the shop was next door. My roommates and I called the place Two Bits, which may or may not have been its real name.
