I'm with the anti chain movement to a degree but the chains have taken over because of buying power so that being the case charlies Cheesesteaks is freaking good. All I'll say. My local Italian deli is all ill do for Italian cold cut!!!
When I was a kid, I'm pretty sure Quizno's was the first sub chain I tried that was not Subway. It disappeared here in Georgia almost as fast as I started enjoying it. A good chunk of these places on the list are here now, but I tend to favor Firehouse Subs.
There's a place in DC about a 15 minute walk from Union Station near Gallaudet called Litteri Brothers, they make the classic italian deli sandwich that will impress you
The best subs always come from your local, family, non-corporate shops. Stay local and support your neighborhood vendors. Dump the corporate elite. They push for quantity over quality.
As an employee of Primo Hoagies, I can tell you that our hoagies/grinders/subs/torpedos whatever... are hands down the best in this list. I mean... it's not even close
Here at the Schlotsky's in Stevenville Texas the Deluxe original does not actually mean double the meat it means the same meats on the original but 2 and a 1/2 to 3 times the ham. 🤨
Wait, didn't y'all rank the Subway Spicy Italian pretty high on the list in previous videos? I need me a Jersey Mike's Original Italian right this minute.
Had my first original Italian from Jersey Mike's the other day and it was bomb. I usually get turkey sandwiches from wherever I go and had to switch it up. Good decision, expensive but good.
@@jeremywebster9598 You can definitely taste the quality. The flavor is "cleaner", if that makes sense. I get mine Mike's way and add some banana peppers and cherry pepper relish. Absolutely INCREDIBLE.
I miss Lenny's. I Used to get the Italian Sub with relish to go and let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours before eating. This allow time for the flavor's to meld and made it a great sandwich.
These lists are great cause people always argue back about their favorite ha. The pix alone are making me starving....& there's a whole lot of difference if you have a cold sub vs a toasted/heated up grinder
I’ll state this right up front - sandwich chains CANNOT compete with the mom and pop sub shops. Not even close. I’m from Jersey and Delaware Subs (closed) in Atlantic City and White House Subs also in AC are how I rank all other subs by. My uncle also had his own sub shop in Ocean City called Trader’s Deli which was good. My grandfather would get up early and help make the potato salad fresh each day. Special shout out to Sack O’ Subs in south Jersey as well especially for their cheesesteaks! The worst imitation “Italian sub” I’ve ver had was from Jersey Mike’s. Absolute garbage. I’ve never given them any business since.
it was named for a component of the New York City subway system known as the BMT. It did not mean Biggest Meatiest Tastiest, until much later when someone mentioned the use to SUBWAY.
You included Wawa but left out Quiktrip, they have a decent Italian sub. Jersey Mike's is hands down the best. I love that they hand slice the meats for each sandwich as it's ordered.
Some Subways in Idaho offer a 3rd Italian option. Turkey Italiano which has Oven Roasted Turkey, Genoa Saami and Spicy Pepperoni. It's the best of the 3 options at Subway
My favorite Italian sub is from a New Hampshire chain called Mo’s. But I also like to substitute the pickles in other Italians for Wickles pickles. Yum
My vote goes to DiBellas. I am very surprised that it didn't make your list. The bread is fantastic. I almost always get the Godfather. Prices are very reasonable as well. Check it out.
RIP Quiznos, they weren't bad. Those "dead mice" commercials they had at one point tho...LOLOLOLOL! And Jersey Mikes does make some solid subs overall. Would recommend
It’s youtube. People can comment and give their opinions. I happen to agree with the Firehouse endorsement. Their subs regardless of choice are always good.
I like making my own, There's no way I'd get Subway, everything sucks, Wawa was far down, I was surprised at that. Anything fresh has always been good. Jersey Mike's is great across the board. Finally, anytime I'm back in Philly, it's Jim's Steaks and Carmen' s Deli
Los Angeles: Jersey Mikes makes a good Italian Sub. Firehouse Subs are pretty good too. And I like Jimmy Johns as well. I'll go to which ever one is closest when the urge for an Italian Gut Bomb occurs. But where I live, the best sandwich I ever ate is Bay Cities Deli in Santa Monica. If you're every in that neighborhood you should check Bay Cities out. They don't disappoint.
I hope my little town gets a Fire House Subs, right now, the best place to get a sub is a local pizza place, so, options are limited. I loved Subway and, it was one of those places, I could do everyday. But, a few years before the pandemic began they started going down hill, especially the ones close to me currently. Not only did they stop paying attention to detail in the bread, but, I was started getting sub rolls where they cooked of baked a little longer where the dough got completely done, that’s enough to make one’s head turn. But, then, the produce looked limp and was anything but, fresh, the brown color on the lettuce and tomatoes, anyone could plainly see. The one thing that’s also important on a Italian sub is a good vinaigrette, whether it’s a good Italian dressing (not creamy, vinegar base there is also a red wine Italian dressing as well) or just a few splashes of of simple red wine vinegar.
Jersey Mike's looks Great but the amount You get on the SUBS here isn't near what WE get here at Our local ''' MIKE'S '''' very LIGHT on the Meats and Cheeses.....
Am I crazy for still loving a good sub from Mr. Submarine? Too bad that there’s very few left and definitely not anywhere near where I relocated to. I’ve tried Firehouse Subs and have to be honest. It was a lot of hype. Didn’t particularly love the bread used. Jimmy John’s is probably neck-and-neck with Mr. Submarine but I have to agree that going to your local neighborhood sandwich shop puts all of the other places in the backseat.
No surprise here with Jersey Mike's at #1. I grew up on the East Coast eating "hoagies". Now living in upper Midwest, finding an even remotely suitable substitute always left me disappointed. Subway.......ha!!! Don't make laugh! But then, a miracle, a savior, a prayer answered, an oasis found...Jersey Mike's started popping up in the Chicago area. I looked into them and found out that they actually started up in Jersey. O.K......close enough to Philly that they might actually know what they're doing. So I went there....ordered the "Classic Italian" on white, light oregano and light oil and vinegar. IT - TOOK - ME - HOME!! Hint : if your order it "Mikes Way" , they will really really pour on the oil and vinegar. Things get really messy and soggy, unless your into that sort of thing. When I saw they were slicing the coldcuts right there in front of me, I knew I was in the right place. But, the thing that I actually love the most from JM's is the "Philly" cheese steak. They are the ONLY place that does 'em right other than getting one in the Philadelphia. Order it on white, straight up ( no veggies!!! ) , double meat, no sauce, no peppers. Trust me, THAT'S a Philly Cheese Steak! (well, o.k. , maybe with peppers, hehehe).
I'm from NJ and I agree on the Philly cheesesteak. Who puts peppers on a cheesesteak? Onions should be fried and not raw. The only real problem I've found, not living in the NJ/Philly area any more is I have never, ever found an Italian roll like you can get there. I used to pick them up at an Italian deli from a big barrel. They came in fresh every morning. That's what I'm used to having for a hoagie roll or a cheesesteak. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and only 5-6 inches long. Best rolls ever. There were none of those soft-crusted "Italian" rolls like they seem to have around here. Oh crap. I think I'm going to have to get us a couple of cheesesteaks.
It’s about dang time Pub Subs get the recognition it deserves. Go for the Boar’s Head on Italian 5 grain. Well worth it. Publix’s Italian is my go to there.
Well I live in Puerto Rico we don't have Jersey Mike here but recently I went to visit my son in Missouri and went to a Jersey Mike and had their Italian sub the best I've ever had
Ive tried many on these and mostly agree, but if I made up this list, this would be my order -- I will get these two anytime I want a hoagie 1 Wawa - Why would anyone ever buy a grab and go hoagie? It takes under 2 minutes to get a fresh one. Order it exactly how you like it with pickles and peppers on the side at the touch screen, and by the time you pay for it, it is ready. 2 Jimmy Johns - Never disappoints. Unfortunately, many nearby locations closed during covid and never reopened. --- I will get these two if my first two are not closer 3 Primos - Could be number one, but it has sesame seeds - Yuck I am allergic to these. Very few options for non-seeded rolls. 4 Jersey Mikes - Good, but just too sloppy of a hoagie. Bring a bib to eat it, and a fork for the scraps. -- I have not tried these Publix - Not local to me - Have not tried, but want to. Potbelly - Too many other options between here and there. Eventually I'll try it Which Wich - Never seen it Lennys - huh? Penn Station - where? -- Avoid these 5 Subway - Ubiquitous, you know exactly what you will get. Good enough if all else fails. 6 Quiznos - Didn't all of these stores go out of business? 7 Firehouse - The worst hoagie ever. PERIOD. Flavorless. All bread, very Little meat cheese or veggies. Bread tasted like plain white wonder bread. Reminded me of the sandwiches that my mother put in my lunchbox in grade school. YUCK I only ate the whole thing because I was hungry and did not want to go back out to find something else. Never again.
@@grahamhannah2108 did you wait 2 years, @ me and delete your comment when you realized how insanely pitiful that is? you know i still get the @ even when you delete this comment right? go. outside.
Subway where I live got capocollo and I add that to the spicy Italian w spinach onions tomato fresh motz salt and pepper w parm. Shit bussin. Never had nowhere else .
Just watched about the best Italian subs. I agree local places are better. I live in Hollywood, FL and we have a place called Sub Center. Way better than Publix and I work at Publix and had their subs. I need to try Jersey Mikes
I don't agree with the assessment of Subway and WaWa. Subway' s BMT isn't that bad and the only problem with WaWa is that not all of them have vinegrette, which IMO is a very key ingredient on an Italian hero sandwich.
my very first jersey mikes italian sub was a yr ago,,I am 70 and never had a sub so good and full of everything...always subway only that now sucks....I will drive the extra 40ty mls to the jersey mikes..
Does any still remember Subway’s Seafood (imitation crab) salad sub? Man it was my craving during college years but I guess it wasn’t that popular so it was removed from the menu long ago. As far as Italian Sub goes Jersey Mikes are not my top choice. The dressing is too overwhelming to my like, especially on a salty sub like the Italian. All I am tasting is the saltiness and vinegar from the dressing, not good
I thought so jersey mike is really big really good for a chain. You forgot to tell the audience that they slice of cold cuts. They’re not sitting in a cooler they slay some fresh every time they make us up and that makes a big difference could you tell me what brand of meat is? I don’t think it’s Boarshead.
I agree with you that Jersey Mike's have the best Italian subs, but in another video of Jimmy John's subs, worse to best, you had the Vito at #1. This clip has two Jimmy John's Italian subs in it but no Vito. You need to go back and reevaluate it. Contradictions. Jimmy John's has 3 Italian subs. Vito never mentioned.
sad you guys spent 2 slots on Subway, 1 on the long lost quiznos, and NONE on D'Angelo's My FAVORITE Italian Grinder! Check it out next time you are in Massachusetts.
Can't help but get a kick out of the criticisms toward Subway followed up by the biggest cautionary tale for massive sandwiche chains (Quiznos) pushing quality food and better portions in a mass production setting.
It’s just local to Calgary and surrounding area, however, Spolumbos is absolutely fantastic, particularly their signature sandwich, the Special. 😋 They also make the best sausages.
Glad to hear they're still doing well. I'm originally from Calgary, after we moved we used to bring back sausages from Spolumbos whenever we'd go to visit family, but its been years.
@@kevinclapson, absolutely. They seem to be doing very well. :) They've been in their current large location at 1308 9 Ave SE for quite some time and used to be at a much smaller deli-sized location further down the street, so depeding on how long it's been for you, you may know their current location.
Well you forgot the number one sub / sandwich chain ever. DiBella's from the Rochester New York area. They are without a doubt the absolute best. And while Jersey Mikes is good, it doesn't hold a candle to DiBella's.
@@raymichalak724 Thank you! Primo's is the bar. Pub Subs are comparable to Subway garbage. I find that most people that think Pub Subs are the best have never had a real hoagie, or any quality Italian sandwich beyond the border of FL.
I will go with Publix even though I also like Firehouse and Wawa. I agree about Wawa has lac of variety of breads. I think you forgot Hungry Howie's Italian or Deluxe Combination subs.
My late father used to get Italian subs from Publix, and he always got it with Publix-brand meats. We always have found that Boar's Head meats are always too salty - ALL of them, even the "low-sodium" varieties! It baffles me how such a mediocre outfit got to be so popular.
Jersey Mike's is the best by far. Mikes way with cherry pepper relish, and never any mayo or mustard (doesn't go on a Italian sub).....Fresh Parm rolls, freshly sliced meats, and so huge!!! My hub and I split a small and are full!! Recommend!
I'm astounded that most of these places don't have Miami area locations. I get InNOut because their owner is a goofy broad, who answers to no one (sometimes shareholders and boards are good things) not being here, but these people are dealing in sandwiches that are quick and healthier than most fast food. Also quality control when you're dealing in deli meats and cheese isn't really a problem. Lord knows we have enough strip malls.
Issues: Including Subway but ignoring the far better Togos seems clearly misguided. Second issues, is including Publix. If you're gonna include supermarkets every one near me from Ralphs, to Vons, to Sprouts makes higher quality italian subs and I now several have Boar's Head meat too. Also normally sliced to order as well with better bread.
I'm not an Italian sub person, but my favorite sub chain has always been Blimpie, which you did not include. Admittedly, they have become as hard to find as Quizno's, which you did include. I also like Jersey Mike's and Firehouse, while I have found Jimmy John's and Subway to be both highly overrated.
Can only get Jersey Mikes, Primo and Subway in my area. Jersey is good but the prices are harsh. Primo is too salty. Subway BMT is ok because of the veggies. I don't like too much meat. Personal taste.
Publix is very delicious because you can't beat freshly cut deli meat and freshly cut deli cheese and fresh baked bread and fresh produce. Key word fresh.
Publix is better than Jersey Mike's, therefore Publix is #1... Jersey Mike's is inconsistent in their meat quality. Plus JM is almost 2X the price of Publix.
I would say Publix Italian < Jersey Mike’s < Boar’s Head Italian. Jersey Mike’s downside is absolutely the price though. Even the most expensive sub at Publix (the Cheesesteak) is a touch cheaper than Jersey Mike’s cheapest sub I believe
I find Jersey Mike’s so unbelievably boring. It’s Subway in terms of taste, just with fresher ingredients. Publix, Firehouse, Wawa, and Penn Station all outrank them.
spicy italian is still my go to Sub if I set foot in Subway. I ate a foot long as my work meal when I worked at Taco Time, add that and walking to work and I managed to lose quite a bit of weight. Plus the sandwich artist that worked at the one I frequented always served me and we'd shoot the shit as he worked on my sub.
I like Subway. All you need to do is have them put on what you like and it's just the way you want it, toasted or not, more meat or not (more meat just brings the price up closer to the more expensive places). Personally, their 6-inch BMT is just right for me. Any more meat or a bigger sandwich and I wouldn't be able to finish it. When I order a Subway Italian BMT just the way I like it, it tastes not very different from Jersey Mikes ordered just how I like it.
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Which of these chains is your favorite?
I love both Jersey Mike's and Potbelly Italian subs/hoagies. They are noticeably different, but both very good.
Jersey Mike's, but dang they have gotten expensive!
Jersey Mike's, Mike's way. #2 Jersey shore. Mmmmmm.
Publix for sure with Jersey Mikes at a close second (the price hurts them a bit in my eyes)
Penn Station is criminally underrated
Chain is the operative world. Support your local Sub-maker!
Subway is our local sub market
@@acenem So sorry!
my local sub markets are firehouse, subway and jersey mikes and get this, they’re all on the same street 💀💀
@@ittsnota I would call that The Street of Sadness
I'm with the anti chain movement to a degree but the chains have taken over because of buying power so that being the case charlies Cheesesteaks is freaking good. All I'll say. My local Italian deli is all ill do for Italian cold cut!!!
I miss Quizno's. Can't find them anywhere now.
Last one shut down in my town too…
@@fitfogey They are very few and far between.
We should open one up!!!!!!!!!
They're running on fumes unfortunately. Down to around 300 locations now, and they had around 700 in 2019.
When I was a kid, I'm pretty sure Quizno's was the first sub chain I tried that was not Subway. It disappeared here in Georgia almost as fast as I started enjoying it. A good chunk of these places on the list are here now, but I tend to favor Firehouse Subs.
I'm quite convinced that Subway's bread is made out of a mix of flour, paper towel and newspaper.
There's a place in DC about a 15 minute walk from Union Station near Gallaudet called Litteri Brothers, they make the classic italian deli sandwich that will impress you
I get the Jersey Mike's Original Italian subs pretty frequently. They are really good. Their hot Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches are also very good. 🙂
#99
The best subs always come from your local, family, non-corporate shops. Stay local and support your neighborhood vendors. Dump the corporate elite. They push for quantity over quality.
Spot on!
I was kind of surprised to see Quizno's on the list. I thought all of them closed down after they went bankrupt a few years ago.
As an employee of Primo Hoagies, I can tell you that our hoagies/grinders/subs/torpedos whatever... are hands down the best in this list. I mean... it's not even close
You are missing the very best DiBella’s. The Godfather is the very best Italian combo I have ever had.
Dibellas is soo good i like their cheesesteak too
They are talking NATIONAL chains! Who the hell ever heard of DiBella's? Sounds like a place in "Saturday Night Fever"
Here at the Schlotsky's in Stevenville Texas the Deluxe original does not actually mean double the meat it means the same meats on the original but 2 and a 1/2 to 3 times the ham. 🤨
Wait, didn't y'all rank the Subway Spicy Italian pretty high on the list in previous videos? I need me a Jersey Mike's Original Italian right this minute.
Think quality changed! :(
I hope you were able to get one...now you got me wanting one!!
@@scottgreenway9963 Unfortunately no. The closest Jersey Mike's to me closed a few years ago.
Had my first original Italian from Jersey Mike's the other day and it was bomb. I usually get turkey sandwiches from wherever I go and had to switch it up. Good decision, expensive but good.
@@jeremywebster9598 You can definitely taste the quality. The flavor is "cleaner", if that makes sense. I get mine Mike's way and add some banana peppers and cherry pepper relish. Absolutely INCREDIBLE.
I miss Lenny's. I Used to get the Italian Sub with relish to go and let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours before eating. This allow time for the flavor's to meld and made it a great sandwich.
These lists are great cause people always argue back about their favorite ha. The pix alone are making me starving....& there's a whole lot of difference if you have a cold sub vs a toasted/heated up grinder
I’ll state this right up front - sandwich chains CANNOT compete with the mom and pop sub shops. Not even close. I’m from Jersey and Delaware Subs (closed) in Atlantic City and White House Subs also in AC are how I rank all other subs by. My uncle also had his own sub shop in Ocean City called Trader’s Deli which was good. My grandfather would get up early and help make the potato salad fresh each day. Special shout out to Sack O’ Subs in south Jersey as well especially for their cheesesteaks!
The worst imitation “Italian sub” I’ve ver had was from Jersey Mike’s. Absolute garbage. I’ve never given them any business since.
it was named for a component of the New York City subway system known as the BMT. It did not mean Biggest Meatiest Tastiest, until much later when someone mentioned the use to SUBWAY.
"A bad day eating a sandwich is better than a good day doing anything else." 😍🥪❤️
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You included Wawa but left out Quiktrip, they have a decent Italian sub. Jersey Mike's is hands down the best. I love that they hand slice the meats for each sandwich as it's ordered.
Some Subways in Idaho offer a 3rd Italian option. Turkey Italiano which has Oven Roasted Turkey, Genoa Saami and Spicy Pepperoni. It's the best of the 3 options at Subway
My favorite Italian sub is from a New Hampshire chain called Mo’s. But I also like to substitute the pickles in other Italians for Wickles pickles. Yum
I love Scholtzky's. Unfortunately, there are none near me.
I miss Publix!
The Special Italian with Proscuitto at JIM'S Steaks in Philadelphia will knock your socks off.
I know it's not a high end sub, but the firehouse Italian is by far my favorite.
shhhh.. its a kept secret. hahah
I can respect the opinion, I tried one for the first time like 2 days ago and it was delicious! So I understand where you're coming from
Capriottis makes the best sandwiches ever, no matter what variety
My vote goes to DiBellas. I am very surprised that it didn't make your list. The bread is fantastic. I almost always get the Godfather. Prices are very reasonable as well. Check it out.
Too bad Blimpie didn't make the list. I had one of their Italian subs and it was delicious.
RIP Quiznos, they weren't bad. Those "dead mice" commercials they had at one point tho...LOLOLOLOL! And Jersey Mikes does make some solid subs overall. Would recommend
Out here in southern Colorado we don’t have alot of choices but we do have have jerseys Mike’s firehouse and subway with mikes being the best
Never heard of over half of these chains. Jersey Mikes has too much bread, Jimmy Johns is just average. I personally prefer Firehouse.
thanks for your opinion, it's really added to the conversation.
It’s youtube. People can comment and give their opinions. I happen to agree with the Firehouse endorsement. Their subs regardless of choice are always good.
Firehouse subs are great. Jersey Mike's is very overrated and Jimmy John's are nothing special.
Jimmy johns will drown your sub in mayonnaise, be careful
Safeway/Albertsons also uses Boar’s Head meats.
I like making my own, There's no way I'd get Subway, everything sucks, Wawa was far down, I was surprised at that. Anything fresh has always been good. Jersey Mike's is great across the board. Finally, anytime I'm back in Philly, it's Jim's Steaks and Carmen' s Deli
Los Angeles: Jersey Mikes makes a good Italian Sub. Firehouse Subs are pretty good too. And I like Jimmy Johns as well. I'll go to which ever one is closest when the urge for an Italian Gut Bomb occurs. But where I live, the best sandwich I ever ate is Bay Cities Deli in Santa Monica. If you're every in that neighborhood you should check Bay Cities out. They don't disappoint.
I hope my little town gets a Fire House Subs, right now, the best place to get a sub is a local pizza place, so, options are limited. I loved Subway and, it was one of those places, I could do everyday. But, a few years before the pandemic began they started going down hill, especially the ones close to me currently. Not only did they stop paying attention to detail in the bread, but, I was started getting sub rolls where they cooked of baked a little longer where the dough got completely done, that’s enough to make one’s head turn. But, then, the produce looked limp and was anything but, fresh, the brown color on the lettuce and tomatoes, anyone could plainly see. The one thing that’s also important on a Italian sub is a good vinaigrette, whether it’s a good Italian dressing (not creamy, vinegar base there is also a red wine Italian dressing as well) or just a few splashes of of simple red wine vinegar.
Not everyone has all of these sandwich shops by where they live, Mashed .......😞
Jimmy john’s is still my preference. I can walk in there and have a sandwich in my hand in 3-4 minutes
Got to try debellas, awsome
Jersey Mike's looks Great but the amount You get on the SUBS
here isn't near what WE get here at Our local ''' MIKE'S '''' very
LIGHT on the Meats and Cheeses.....
I'm in Denver CO and the best cheese steak here is A Taste of Philly. I highly recommend it.
The best Italian sandwich at Jimmy John's is the J.J. Gargantuan... actually it's the best sandwich on the menu. ✌️
I'm a fan of Penn Station's Italian, always tasty. But Jersey Mike's is the best of the list!
We have a chain sub store here in central Ohio called W D Grinders. Pretty good subs. I didn't see it mentioned anywhere in the comments section.
I knew Jersey Mike's was going to be number one! 😁👍
Am I crazy for still loving a good sub from Mr. Submarine? Too bad that there’s very few left and definitely not anywhere near where I relocated to. I’ve tried Firehouse Subs and have to be honest. It was a lot of hype. Didn’t particularly love the bread used. Jimmy John’s is probably neck-and-neck with Mr. Submarine but I have to agree that going to your local neighborhood sandwich shop puts all of the other places in the backseat.
No surprise here with Jersey Mike's at #1. I grew up on the East Coast eating "hoagies". Now living in upper Midwest, finding an even remotely suitable substitute always left me disappointed. Subway.......ha!!! Don't make laugh! But then, a miracle, a savior, a prayer answered, an oasis found...Jersey Mike's started popping up in the Chicago area. I looked into them and found out that they actually started up in Jersey. O.K......close enough to Philly that they might actually know what they're doing. So I went there....ordered the "Classic Italian" on white, light oregano and light oil and vinegar. IT - TOOK - ME - HOME!! Hint : if your order it "Mikes Way" , they will really really pour on the oil and vinegar. Things get really messy and soggy, unless your into that sort of thing. When I saw they were slicing the coldcuts right there in front of me, I knew I was in the right place. But, the thing that I actually love the most from JM's is the "Philly" cheese steak. They are the ONLY place that does 'em right other than getting one in the Philadelphia. Order it on white, straight up ( no veggies!!! ) , double meat, no sauce, no peppers. Trust me, THAT'S a Philly Cheese Steak! (well, o.k. , maybe with peppers, hehehe).
I'm from NJ and I agree on the Philly cheesesteak. Who puts peppers on a cheesesteak? Onions should be fried and not raw. The only real problem I've found, not living in the NJ/Philly area any more is I have never, ever found an Italian roll like you can get there. I used to pick them up at an Italian deli from a big barrel. They came in fresh every morning. That's what I'm used to having for a hoagie roll or a cheesesteak. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and only 5-6 inches long. Best rolls ever. There were none of those soft-crusted "Italian" rolls like they seem to have around here. Oh crap. I think I'm going to have to get us a couple of cheesesteaks.
@@jjbud3124 It's all about the rolls, right? JM's is the closest I have come across since moving out here.
@@jjbud3124 I've yet to find an Italian roll that even comes close to the ones in Philly. It must be something in the wooder there.
DiBella's Godfather. Bakery quality bread
It’s about dang time Pub Subs get the recognition it deserves. Go for the Boar’s Head on Italian 5 grain. Well worth it. Publix’s Italian is my go to there.
I'm sorry but "Pub-subs' are garbage.
Well I live in Puerto Rico we don't have Jersey Mike here but recently I went to visit my son in Missouri and went to a Jersey Mike and had their Italian sub the best I've ever had
Ive tried many on these and mostly agree, but if I made up this list, this would be my order
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I will get these two anytime I want a hoagie
1 Wawa - Why would anyone ever buy a grab and go hoagie? It takes under 2 minutes to get a fresh one. Order it exactly how you like it with pickles and peppers on the side at the touch screen, and by the time you pay for it, it is ready.
2 Jimmy Johns - Never disappoints. Unfortunately, many nearby locations closed during covid and never reopened.
--- I will get these two if my first two are not closer
3 Primos - Could be number one, but it has sesame seeds - Yuck I am allergic to these. Very few options for non-seeded rolls.
4 Jersey Mikes - Good, but just too sloppy of a hoagie. Bring a bib to eat it, and a fork for the scraps.
-- I have not tried these
Publix - Not local to me - Have not tried, but want to.
Potbelly - Too many other options between here and there. Eventually I'll try it
Which Wich - Never seen it
Lennys - huh?
Penn Station - where?
-- Avoid these
5 Subway - Ubiquitous, you know exactly what you will get. Good enough if all else fails.
6 Quiznos - Didn't all of these stores go out of business?
7 Firehouse - The worst hoagie ever. PERIOD. Flavorless. All bread, very Little meat cheese or veggies. Bread tasted like plain white wonder bread. Reminded me of the sandwiches that my mother put in my lunchbox in grade school. YUCK I only ate the whole thing because I was hungry and did not want to go back out to find something else. Never again.
Definitely agree with this ranking.
Jersey Mike’s is the best.
Compared to primo's and firehouse... naw
@@-.-Monster
Primos is not a National food chain.
Firehouse is overrated and if you want a hot sub you can’t beat Penn Station.
@@grahamhannah2108 primos is literally in this video. Lol.
@@grahamhannah2108 did you wait 2 years, @ me and delete your comment when you realized how insanely pitiful that is? you know i still get the @ even when you delete this comment right?
go. outside.
@@grahamhannah2108 2 years. 2 years bud. i legit can't believe you ruminated on this for 2 years just to @ me and delete your comment.
You guys need to make a video on best and worst convenience stores foods options
What about the Italian sandwiches from Capriotti's and TOGO's? Never heard of Publix and, isn't Quizno's gone?
if Quiznos was gone, why would it be on the list?
Subway where I live got capocollo and I add that to the spicy Italian w spinach onions tomato fresh motz salt and pepper w parm. Shit bussin. Never had nowhere else .
Where did lenny's go? We had one in Dallas, It left.
I love Penn Station subs and cheesesteaks!
quick trip has my favorite Italian sub
If there's no mortadella in a sandwich/sub, its not Italian. capeesh!!
Just watched about the best Italian subs. I agree local places are better. I live in Hollywood, FL and we have a place called Sub Center. Way better than Publix and I work at Publix and had their subs. I need to try Jersey Mikes
Where is ToGo’s on the list? They don’t beat Jersey Mike’s, but they should be in the top 5 on this list. Very good sandwich.
I don't agree with the assessment of Subway and WaWa. Subway' s BMT isn't that bad and the only problem with WaWa is that not all of them have vinegrette, which IMO is a very key ingredient on an Italian hero sandwich.
Totally agree about Jersey Mikes being the top, best of the best Italian sub!!!!!!!!!
my very first jersey mikes italian sub was a yr ago,,I am 70 and never had a sub so good and full of everything...always subway only that now sucks....I will drive the extra 40ty mls to the jersey mikes..
Does any still remember Subway’s Seafood (imitation crab) salad sub? Man it was my craving during college years but I guess it wasn’t that popular so it was removed from the menu long ago.
As far as Italian Sub goes Jersey Mikes are not my top choice. The dressing is too overwhelming to my like, especially on a salty sub like the Italian. All I am tasting is the saltiness and vinegar from the dressing, not good
I always have to tell them to just pass the juices one time. I hate how the vinegar makes the bread soggy!😊
Subway and Quiznos have always been garbage. Jersey Mike's is good.
I got food poisoning from a subway in Alfred NY several years ago, have never been to a subway since. Nor will I ever.
I thought so jersey mike is really big really good for a chain. You forgot to tell the audience that they slice of cold cuts. They’re not sitting in a cooler they slay some fresh every time they make us up and that makes a big difference could you tell me what brand of meat is? I don’t think it’s Boarshead.
I agree with you that Jersey Mike's have the best Italian subs, but in another video of Jimmy John's subs, worse to best, you had the Vito at #1. This clip has two Jimmy John's Italian subs in it but no Vito. You need to go back and reevaluate it. Contradictions. Jimmy John's has 3 Italian subs. Vito never mentioned.
sad you guys spent 2 slots on Subway, 1 on the long lost quiznos, and NONE on D'Angelo's My FAVORITE Italian Grinder! Check it out next time you are in Massachusetts.
Hardly anyone has a Dangelos in their town buddy.
yes. Jersey Mikes is golden.
Can't help but get a kick out of the criticisms toward Subway followed up by the biggest cautionary tale for massive sandwiche chains (Quiznos) pushing quality food and better portions in a mass production setting.
Perfect!
It’s just local to Calgary and surrounding area, however, Spolumbos is absolutely fantastic, particularly their signature sandwich, the Special. 😋 They also make the best sausages.
Glad to hear they're still doing well. I'm originally from Calgary, after we moved we used to bring back sausages from Spolumbos whenever we'd go to visit family, but its been years.
@@kevinclapson, absolutely. They seem to be doing very well. :) They've been in their current large location at 1308 9 Ave SE for quite some time and used to be at a much smaller deli-sized location further down the street, so depeding on how long it's been for you, you may know their current location.
I love, love, love Penn Station!
FireHouse subs have the grossest looking cold cuts, just weird multi colored meats that are obviously way over processed (think sliced hot dogs).
Well you forgot the number one sub / sandwich chain ever. DiBella's from the Rochester New York area. They are without a doubt the absolute best. And while Jersey Mikes is good, it doesn't hold a candle to DiBella's.
BMT actually means Brooklyn Manhattan Transit….learned that from a Subway franchisee 25 years ago.
On top of that, if you rank a shitty Florida supermarket’s hoagie above Primo’s I can’t trust anything you say. And Jersey Mike’s bread is crap.
@@raymichalak724 Thank you! Primo's is the bar. Pub Subs are comparable to Subway garbage. I find that most people that think Pub Subs are the best have never had a real hoagie, or any quality Italian sandwich beyond the border of FL.
Great recap, but you need to pronounce GENOA GENN-OH-AH
I will go with Publix even though I also like Firehouse and Wawa. I agree about Wawa has lac of variety of breads. I think you forgot Hungry Howie's Italian or Deluxe Combination subs.
I'd take a Wawa Classic Italian over most of this list with the exception of Primo's.
Wawa should be higher on the list.
agree, they'll do in a pinch
A giant #13 Jersey Mikes, his way.
Ha!! you like 'em messy, huh?? Good for you!!
Who else does not have any of these places in their town except Subway?
My late father used to get Italian subs from Publix, and he always got it with Publix-brand meats. We always have found that Boar's Head meats are always too salty - ALL of them, even the "low-sodium" varieties! It baffles me how such a mediocre outfit got to be so popular.
Can vouch for Potbelly’s. 🔥 🔥🔥
Jersey Mike's is the best by far. Mikes way with cherry pepper relish, and never any mayo or mustard (doesn't go on a Italian sub).....Fresh Parm rolls, freshly sliced meats, and so huge!!! My hub and I split a small and are full!! Recommend!
I'm astounded that most of these places don't have Miami area locations. I get InNOut because their owner is a goofy broad, who answers to no one (sometimes shareholders and boards are good things) not being here, but these people are dealing in sandwiches that are quick and healthier than most fast food. Also quality control when you're dealing in deli meats and cheese isn't really a problem. Lord knows we have enough strip malls.
Couldn’t resist but…Rose Tree Steaks Media PA!
Issues: Including Subway but ignoring the far better Togos seems clearly misguided. Second issues, is including Publix. If you're gonna include supermarkets every one near me from Ralphs, to Vons, to Sprouts makes higher quality italian subs and I now several have Boar's Head meat too. Also normally sliced to order as well with better bread.
I'm not an Italian sub person, but my favorite sub chain has always been Blimpie, which you did not include. Admittedly, they have become as hard to find as Quizno's, which you did include. I also like Jersey Mike's and Firehouse, while I have found Jimmy John's and Subway to be both highly overrated.
Can only get Jersey Mikes, Primo and Subway in my area. Jersey is good but the prices are harsh. Primo is too salty. Subway BMT is ok because of the veggies. I don't like too much meat. Personal taste.
Penn Station hot (warm) Italian is fucking heavenly.
Never had a problem with subway
Are these prices from the early 1950s?
Marcos pizza has some amazing italian subs !
Publix is very delicious because you can't beat freshly cut deli meat and freshly cut deli cheese and fresh baked bread and fresh produce. Key word fresh.
You can with a Primo's. All fresh cut.
Publix is better than Jersey Mike's, therefore Publix is #1... Jersey Mike's is inconsistent in their meat quality. Plus JM is almost 2X the price of Publix.
fair point, JM's is pricey, but, I dont have a Publix near me in the midwest
I would say Publix Italian < Jersey Mike’s < Boar’s Head Italian. Jersey Mike’s downside is absolutely the price though. Even the most expensive sub at Publix (the Cheesesteak) is a touch cheaper than Jersey Mike’s cheapest sub I believe
I find Jersey Mike’s so unbelievably boring. It’s Subway in terms of taste, just with fresher ingredients. Publix, Firehouse, Wawa, and Penn Station all outrank them.
I'd put a Pub Sub just above Subway at #12.
Jersey mikes meat literally tastes like it was dipped in lemonade, that’s so disgusting
Never heard of Lenny's or Primo Hoagies!
Wawa's rolls were better before they were baked on premises.
Agreed.
spicy italian is still my go to Sub if I set foot in Subway. I ate a foot long as my work meal when I worked at Taco Time, add that and walking to work and I managed to lose quite a bit of weight. Plus the sandwich artist that worked at the one I frequented always served me and we'd shoot the shit as he worked on my sub.
I like Subway. All you need to do is have them put on what you like and it's just the way you want it, toasted or not, more meat or not (more meat just brings the price up closer to the more expensive places). Personally, their 6-inch BMT is just right for me. Any more meat or a bigger sandwich and I wouldn't be able to finish it. When I order a Subway Italian BMT just the way I like it, it tastes not very different from Jersey Mikes ordered just how I like it.
My first job was at a subway. Granted it was a trash gig but I got to make my sandwich just the I wanted it.
Never heard of Which Wich!
you are wrong,,,,,,,,,,,,the BMT SUBWAY means "BROOKLYN, MANHATTEN, TRANSFER" TRANSIT SUBWAY IN NEW YORK CITY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,its where subway started.
How is Publix a sandwich chain?