Jimmy John's vs Jersey Mike's: Prices Compared
Jimmy John's vs Jersey Mike's at a glance
| Feature | Jimmy John's | Jersey Mike's |
| Style | Fast delivery, simple subs | Fresh-sliced, grilled hot subs |
| Items start at | $0.89 | $1.99 |
| Signature order | The Slim or a numbered sub | A sub made Mike's Way |
| Best for | Speed and low price | Fresh, made-to-order subs |
| Cold and hot | Mostly cold | Cold and grilled hot |
Price and item comparison
| Item | Jimmy John's | Jersey Mike's |
| Signature sub | #1 Pepe (ham, provolone), $7.49 | #13 The Original Italian, about $11.65 |
| Cheapest full sub | Slim sub, about $4 to $5 | Mini sub, about $7 |
| Low-carb option | The Unwich lettuce wrap | A sub in a tub, no bread |
| Bread | Fresh-baked French or wheat | Fresh-baked in-store, White, Wheat, Rosemary |
| Hot subs | Mostly cold subs | Cold plus grilled hot subs |
| Best at | Speed and fast delivery | Fresh-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.