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Jersey Mike's Secret Menu

Jersey Mike's has no official secret menu, but staff can build off-menu favorites by request: the "Sub in a Tub" (any sub bread-free in a bowl), the Big Kahuna combos, loaded versions of classics, and "Mike's Way" tweaks. Order by ingredients to be safe.

Sub in a Tub

How to order: Order any cold or hot sub and ask for it "in a tub" (no bread, served in a bowl)

What it costs: nothing extra — it's a prep request, not an add-on; you pay the normal menu price of the sub you pick.

Turns any sandwich into a low-carb, salad-style bowl with all the same meats, cheeses and toppings; popular for keto and lighter eating

The Big Kahuna with Chipotle Mayo

How to order: Order a Big Kahuna Cheese Steak and add Chipotle Mayo

What it costs: about $11.95 — a regular #56 Big Kahuna Cheese Steak ($11.95) with chipotle mayo added as a topping request.

Combines the loaded Big Kahuna (steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, extra cheese) with the smoky chipotle kick of the Chipotle Cheese Steak

Loaded BLT

How to order: Order the #1 BLT Mike's Way, then add extra pickles, banana peppers and chopped pepper relish (Rosemary Parmesan bread optional)

Beefs up the simple bacon-lettuce-tomato sub with extra crunch, tang and herby bread

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Steak

How to order: Ask for a chicken cheese steak with buffalo sauce (order by ingredients if not listed)

What it costs: about $11.49 to $12.05 for a regular — a chicken cheese steak at menu price with buffalo sauce added as a sauce request.

Grilled chicken cheese steak tossed in buffalo sauce; spicy, saucy take on the hot grill subs

Club in a Tub, Mike's Way

How to order: Order the #8 Club Sub "in a tub" Mike's Way with extra veggies

What it costs: about $11.95 — a regular #8 Club Sub ($11.95); the tub format and Mike's Way toppings add nothing.

Ham, provolone, bacon and mayo turned into a hearty bowl with lettuce, onion, tomato and the oil-and-vinegar "juice"

Cheese Steak with the works

How to order: Order a Philly cheese steak and add onions, peppers, mushrooms and jalapenos

What it costs: about $11.49 — a regular #17 Mike's Famous Philly ($11.49) plus grilled veggies as topping requests, $0.46 less than the $11.95 #56 Big Kahuna.

Builds a standard cheese steak into a fully-loaded grill sub similar to the Big Kahuna without paying premium

Jersey Mike's secret menu FAQ

Does Jersey Mike's have an official secret menu?

No. Jersey Mike's does not publish an official secret menu. The "secret" items are customizations and combos that experienced staff can make on request, like the Sub in a Tub or loaded cheese steaks. To be safe, order by ingredients rather than by a nickname.

What is the Sub in a Tub at Jersey Mike's?

Sub in a Tub is any Jersey Mike's sub made without bread and served in a bowl. You keep all the meats, cheeses and toppings, just minus the roll, which makes it a popular low-carb and keto-friendly option.

Can I order any sub Mike's Way?

Yes. "Mike's Way" adds onions, lettuce, tomatoes, oregano, salt and the signature red wine vinegar and oil blend ("the juice"). It can be added to any cold or hot sub, and you can mix it with off-menu tweaks like extra peppers or pickles.

Do Jersey Mike's secret menu items cost extra?

Usually not. Most secret menu orders are prep or topping requests on regular-priced subs. A Cheese Steak with the works, for example, is the $11.49 #17 Mike's Famous Philly plus free grilled veggies — about $0.46 less than the $11.95 Big Kahuna.

Written and fact-checked by the ChowPrices editorial team using a documented pricing methodology. ChowPrices is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Jersey Mike's. Information is for reference; prices, items and availability vary by location.

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