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Jimmy John's vs Jersey Mike's: Prices Compared

Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's are both sub chains, but with different styles. Jimmy John's is built for speed and has lower starting prices, including the smaller Slim subs. Jersey Mike's slices meat fresh, grills its hot subs, and its cold subs made Mike's Way have a loyal following.

Jimmy John's vs Jersey Mike's at a glance

FeatureJimmy John'sJersey Mike's
StyleFast delivery, simple subsFresh-sliced, grilled hot subs
Items start at$0.89$1.99
Signature orderThe Slim or a numbered subA sub made Mike's Way
Best forSpeed and low priceFresh, made-to-order subs
Cold and hotMostly coldCold and grilled hot

Price and item comparison

Average US prices, item by item. Combos and sizes vary by location.
ItemJimmy John'sJersey Mike's
Signature sub#1 Pepe (ham, provolone), $7.49#13 The Original Italian, about $11.65
Cheapest full subSlim sub, about $4 to $5Mini sub, about $7
Low-carb optionThe Unwich lettuce wrapA sub in a tub, no bread
BreadFresh-baked French or wheatFresh-baked in-store, White, Wheat, Rosemary
Hot subsMostly cold subsCold plus grilled hot subs
Best atSpeed and fast deliveryFresh-sliced, made-to-order subs

Which one should you pick?

Pick Jimmy John's if you want a sub fast, cheap, and delivered, and you like a simple build. Pick Jersey Mike's if you want fresh-sliced meat, a grilled hot sub, or the classic cold sub done Mike's Way. Jimmy John's wins on price and speed; Jersey Mike's wins on freshness.

See full menus and prices on our Jimmy John's prices and Jersey Mike's prices pages.

FAQ

Is Jimmy John's or Jersey Mike's cheaper?

Jimmy John's is usually cheaper, with items starting near $0.89 and lower-priced Slim subs. Jersey Mike's starts around $1.99 and charges a bit more for fresh-sliced, made-to-order subs.

What is the difference between Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's?

Jimmy John's focuses on speed and fast delivery with simple cold subs. Jersey Mike's slices meat fresh to order, grills hot subs, and is known for cold subs made Mike's Way with oil, vinegar and spices.

Which has better subs, Jimmy John's or Jersey Mike's?

It depends on what you want. Jimmy John's is faster and cheaper. Jersey Mike's is fresher and has more hot options. Sub fans often rate Jersey Mike's higher on taste and Jimmy John's higher on speed.

Written by Marcus Bell, Managing Editor, and fact-checked by the ChowPrices editorial team using a documented pricing methodology. ChowPrices is an independent guide and is not affiliated with any restaurant. Average US prices vary by location.