I have only seen 1 Blimpies my entire life. Right after I graduated (1994) they built a Shell gas station/Blimpies sandwich shop here in the Houston area. It had intercom boxes by the gas pumps where you could order your sandwich while pumping gas. I don't think they even lasted 2 years there and they closed down never to be seen again. And those Blimpie intercoms stayed on those gas pumps 20+ years until they remodeled the gas station just a few years ago.
I'm from NY and blimpies used to be everywhere now to find a restaurant is hard, I for one love their sandwiches fresh shredded lettuce is me favorite. I definitely prefer Blimpies to subway
Luckily there’s one on Willoughby Street in Brooklyn that I stop at from time to time while in the area. The only Blimpie in the 5 Boroughs left I think.
Was in Houston Texas years ago. I was a DirecTV technician. I was on a job and seen a gas station that still had a Blimpies sign up. I got excited because I always wanted to try 1 of their subs since I was a kid. I went inside and it was actually a little Chicken restaurant lol. I was disappointed, but oddly the Chicken in that place was really good.
had one in Houston Texas at the gas station next to hobby airport,. idiot convenient store ower got rid of it and i believe that was the last one in houston. come to find out people were complaining on why the idiot got rid of it.
Used to get the Blimpie Best all the time, Blimpie used to be better than Subway and probably still is. Yes, it must be done with a little onions, it is the rule... I then have to deal with it later on that day. As for location in the 90's they were all over Arizona, Then around 10 years ago the only one I could find was at a Chevron Gas Station. Was thinking about having one for Lunch and looked them up and it looks like we have only 3 in the entire metro Phoenix area, basically that means we have like zero.
We have one here in the Detroit area. It’s great. Food always on point and staff is very friendly. They remember customers orders! An absolute hidden gem!!!!
Thx 4 posting this. Blimpies is HANDS DOWN my favorite sandwich of ALL the sub joints. The salt, vinegar, black pepper n mayo combination is simple yet SOOOO effective. I LOVE BlimpieBest, Peppersteak. BUT my #1 is the BlimpieBurger OMG. I believe we hav just 2 still around in NYC. I think I'll go get me a few 4 the weekend. Thx again. Simply...BLIMPIE!
In the 90’s, our local Walmart had a restaurant area that was three in one. A Blimpies, a Taco Bell and a Cinnabon. ONLY one I ever saw. Anyway, almost all orders were for Taco Bell, so the other two disappeared a short time later. Tried Blimpies with salami and chipped my tooth on a bone fragment. Only time that ever happened to me with a sub.
@@jime6688 Lol that's crazy, I don't think I ever seen that type of setup anywhere. Our Walmart got rid of our Subway about 3-4 years ago. That place was close to the entrance and always had flies in it. I never ate there because of it. That was a bad location.
@@thegamingchef3304 THIS would’ve been late 80’s, early 90’s. Berryville Arkansas, not too far from Bentonville home office(about an hour and a half). As I recall, the super center concept was only 3-5 years old at that point. They initially had their own restaurants inside called Radio Grills and that didn’t last. But, Berryville was the only one I ever saw with. a 3 in 1. I hear that’s normal in places like New York though.
Everyone must have a sub the Blimpy way at some point. It's a right of passage, y'all! We have 'em down here still but never go cuz there are just way better options now, you know?
@@FoodSupremacy good! I learned a lot about the company by watching “The food that built America.” I didn’t know it was America’s first sandwich chain.
The local Blimpies in my area closed long ago. That sub looked good... but "fund-raiser good" is probably not too good, LOL. Great content once again Sean!👍
Yep same here. Had a few stores here & there, then there now nowhere. If you don't saturate a market might as well pick up your marbles & go home. Franchise is not always the way to go. Isn't Shake Shake having that problem. Being Regional only is a death knell...sooner or later.
@@danrowley6934 "Steak N' Shake" are in my area and seem to be doing quite well. Never heard of "Shake Shake". Depending on where you live you may never see certain brands unless you travel. I've never seen an "In & Out Burger" for instance 😆
I have only seen 1 Blimpies my entire life. Right after I graduated (1994) they built a Shell gas station/Blimpies sandwich shop here in the Houston area. It had intercom boxes by the gas pumps where you could order your sandwich while pumping gas. I don't think they even lasted 2 years there and they closed down never to be seen again. And those Blimpie intercoms stayed on those gas pumps 20+ years until they remodeled the gas station just a few years ago.
@@RADRICK19 not many left even northeast east where there used to be a bunch!
I loved Blimpies.
Good stuff
I drive by that blimpie all the tine but i havent stopped in a while
I'm from NY and blimpies used to be everywhere now to find a restaurant is hard, I for one love their sandwiches fresh shredded lettuce is me favorite. I definitely prefer Blimpies to subway
Me too!
I had a blimpie yesterday. These were super popular but now they not around as much. 😞
Right? I’d love to run into one. The one in the video is gone now.
Luckily there’s one on Willoughby Street in Brooklyn that I stop at from time to time while in the area. The only Blimpie in the 5 Boroughs left I think.
Was in Houston Texas years ago. I was a DirecTV technician. I was on a job and seen a gas station that still had a Blimpies sign up. I got excited because I always wanted to try 1 of their subs since I was a kid. I went inside and it was actually a little Chicken restaurant lol. I was disappointed, but oddly the Chicken in that place was really good.
Haha, yeah they're hard to come by these days.
had one in Houston Texas at the gas station next to hobby airport,. idiot convenient
store ower got rid of it and i believe that was the last one in houston. come to find out people were complaining on why the idiot got rid of it.
I worked at a Blimpies here in Elmwood Park, NJ. I ate so many sandwiches and weight.
I love them 😢too bad they gone
Used to get the Blimpie Best all the time, Blimpie used to be better than Subway and probably still is. Yes, it must be done with a little onions, it is the rule... I then have to deal with it later on that day. As for location in the 90's they were all over Arizona, Then around 10 years ago the only one I could find was at a Chevron Gas Station. Was thinking about having one for Lunch and looked them up and it looks like we have only 3 in the entire metro Phoenix area, basically that means we have like zero.
Yeah that’s a big area for just 3. There are a few in DC area
We used to have a half blimpies half baskin robins in KS. God I miss it
Great combo!
There are still a few here in New York, I want to try one now. I hear it's better than Subway
I agree with that
We have one here in the Detroit area. It’s great. Food always on point and staff is very friendly. They remember customers orders! An absolute hidden gem!!!!
Menteur!
We got one in Minnesota
I just saw one in the Bahamas airport
Okay and even we got one in Gaylord Minnesota to
Thx 4 posting this. Blimpies is HANDS DOWN my favorite sandwich of ALL the sub joints. The salt, vinegar, black pepper n mayo combination is simple yet SOOOO effective. I LOVE BlimpieBest, Peppersteak. BUT my #1 is the BlimpieBurger OMG. I believe we hav just 2 still around in NYC.
I think I'll go get me a few 4 the weekend. Thx again. Simply...BLIMPIE!
I wish I had one! Enjoy!
Blimpie way is the best way 🙀❤️
Love it
Had my first one last week. It was very good!
Nice!
Bring Back the No. 1 Sub
More meats than most subs I’ve seen. Thanks for the review. We will have to check out that restaurant!
I have never had one, I need to try this out. I love subway, stay connected my friend!
GREAT VID BRO🔥
These were great in the 90s, no where near my area anymore
In the 90’s, our local Walmart had a restaurant area that was three in one. A Blimpies, a Taco Bell and a Cinnabon. ONLY one I ever saw. Anyway, almost all orders were for Taco Bell, so the other two disappeared a short time later.
Tried Blimpies with salami and chipped my tooth on a bone fragment. Only time that ever happened to me with a sub.
Great stories! That place sounds amazing. And very unfortunate about your tooth. Crazy!
Oh man, how big was that Walmart lol..
@@thegamingchef3304 normal size. As I said, it was 3 in 1.
@@jime6688 Lol that's crazy, I don't think I ever seen that type of setup anywhere. Our Walmart got rid of our Subway about 3-4 years ago. That place was close to the entrance and always had flies in it. I never ate there because of it. That was a bad location.
@@thegamingchef3304 THIS would’ve been late 80’s, early 90’s. Berryville Arkansas, not too far from Bentonville home office(about an hour and a half). As I recall, the super center concept was only 3-5 years old at that point. They initially had their own restaurants inside called Radio Grills and that didn’t last. But, Berryville was the only one I ever saw with. a 3 in 1. I hear that’s normal in places like New York though.
LOOKS BOMB⭐️⭐️
The Blimpie's in my town died yeaaaars ago.
Saaaaame
@@FoodSupremacy Cries in Canadian..
Blimpie no. 1
U didst show us
I have never had one. But I am definitely up for trying it out.
Everyone must have a sub the Blimpy way at some point. It's a right of passage, y'all! We have 'em down here still but never go cuz there are just way better options now, you know?
Definitely with you. It was a solid option since I haven't had it in a while, but there was a better option within 3 blocks, without a doubt.
I had to try it. Drove 2 hours lol
😂😂 how was it?
@@FoodSupremacy good! I learned a lot about the company by watching “The food that built America.” I didn’t know it was America’s first sandwich chain.
@@devin_leary I love that show! I’ll definitely check this out.
The local Blimpies in my area closed long ago. That sub looked good... but "fund-raiser good" is probably not too good, LOL. Great content once again Sean!👍
😂😂 thanks for watching
Yep same here. Had a few stores here & there, then there now nowhere. If you don't saturate a market might as well pick up your marbles & go home. Franchise is not always the way to go. Isn't Shake Shake having that problem. Being Regional only is a death knell...sooner or later.
@@danrowley6934 "Steak N' Shake" are in my area and seem to be doing quite well. Never heard of "Shake Shake". Depending on where you live you may never see certain brands unless you travel. I've never seen an "In & Out Burger" for instance 😆
No
Hoagie or bust
For the algorithm.
❤️
There rare to find