Jersey Mikes coming to Jax!!!!

[CityLife]

My wife is from Southish Florida and loves Jersey Mike's. I've had it quite a few times over the years. Definitely agree that the hot subs are where its at. The bread might be its biggest competitive advantage though.

[TD*]

Ill take Jacksonville based Firehouse Subs any day.

[thekillingwax]

I don't know- Firehouse has gone waaaaaay down in quality (and size) in my opinion. We used to go there pretty frequently but since they've started expanding, the subs are about half the size they used to be (at the same price) and the ingredients just don't seem as fresh.

[coredumped]

I don't know- Firehouse has gone waaaaaay down in quality (and size) in my opinion. We used to go there pretty frequently but since they've started expanding, the subs are about half the size they used to be (at the same price) and the ingredients just don't seem as fresh.

Just had them Wed. and I hadn't noticed. They're supposed to weigh the meat, maybe you just had a lazy sandwich artist(TM).
Jersey Mikes is just OK, nothing special IMO. I still prefer firehouse and publix:)

[Gators312]

I don't know- Firehouse has gone waaaaaay down in quality (and size) in my opinion. We used to go there pretty frequently but since they've started expanding, the subs are about half the size they used to be (at the same price) and the ingredients just don't seem as fresh.

I agree.  The quality and consistency of Firehouse has faltered over the past couple years in my opinion.   These issues combined with the Larry's on Roosevelt having a drive thru has made me pass on Firehouse often. 

[ben says]

I don't know- Firehouse has gone waaaaaay down in quality (and size) in my opinion. We used to go there pretty frequently but since they've started expanding, the subs are about half the size they used to be (at the same price) and the ingredients just don't seem as fresh.

I agree.  The quality and consistency of Firehouse has faltered over the past couple years in my opinion.   These issues combined with the Larry's on Roosevelt having a drive thru has made me pass on Firehouse often.

Firehouse is falling victim to what every chain falls victim to: mass expansion, more investors, more franchisees. The instant you move from "small local chain all sourced from the same place & owned by a few guys" to "holy shit we have a board and a group of investors and locations from Puerto Rico to Utah," you're definitely going to see some skimming on quality, size, and taste. Even Larry's, which hasn't expanded to 1/10th of what Firehouse has done, is experiencing it.

[David]

I'm sold on this place on the cheesesteaks alone.

Back to the main topic: A manager at the newly opened Jersey Mike's San Marco location says they should be opening up on the Southside (Tinsletown) within a few months.

[David]

Jersey Mikes closed down their location in San Marco. Didn't renew their lease effective September 16th (If I remember the sign correctly) No Jersey Mikes, no Subway, sandwich options are on the light side lately. Thankfully we have Larrys & Firehouse still, but I do partake in subway when i'm eating light. Over-saturation i suppose? 

That location was typically busy. A bit slow service-wise at times but busy.

[Captain Zissou]

Don't forget Jimmy Johns just down the street from Jersey Mikes.

I will miss that location, as the next closest to me is Roosevelt.  Sad to see them go.

[David]

Jimmy Johns is down there with subway in my opinion, but their quick service does keep me going there more often than mediocre ol' subway. I'm a little biased against cold sandwiches i suppose. I usually just bring them from home if I want to eat a cold sandwich, and use publix's /boarshead deli meat.

But yeah, a cheesesteak was calling my name today on my lunch break and I was bummed for about 10 seconds. Firehouse rose to the  occasion though.

[thelakelander]

Both Subways in San Marco are closed now?

[JaxAvondale]

I would love for Potbelly to finally come to Florida.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

For the sandwich crowd, Publix in San Marco is going to be a godsend.  Their deli counter surpasses most of the name-brand sub places.

[David]

I know right? From where i'm at on Riverside ave it's quicker to hop over the Acosta and get off on  Hendricks for lunch than it is to deal with 5 points/ or fight the gaunlet of traffic lights on Riverside ave.  I'm looking forward to that new publix.

[David]

Both Subways in San Marco are closed now?

The one at Hendricks & Atlantic is. That's twice in the last week i've driven to either place to discover they're closed. The other one down by University & San Jose is still open.