I grew up in New Jersey. Our annual summer treks 'down the shore' to Seaside Heights for our family vacations included steamed clams, corn on the cob, saltwater taffy, and submarine sandwiches. Three 'subs' cut in half could feed a family of six. In Seaside we'd walk over to Sam's Subs, and if we were in Point Pleasant, you went to Mike's. I arrived in Palm Springs and left my iPhone charger at home. As I pulled into the Best Buy parking lot, I saw Jersey Mike's out of the corner of my eye. I was feeling nostalgic and thought "I have to try Jersey Mike's" in Palm Desert, California. I had the #13 Original Italian (Regular Size) and I was transported back to the Jersey Shore. What sets the submarine sandwiches from New Jersey apart from everywhere else is the seasoning and the secret sauce (vinaigrette). From the bread to the trimmings and the deli meats, Jersey Mike's gets it right. I loved it and will be back again. If you see a bad review, it's likely due to not liking the flavor profile of a Jersey Sub. If you don't like vinegar, you won't like the sub. It's that simple. Jersey Mike's is 100 times better than Subway. No green unripe tomatoes here. This is what a sub sandwich is supposed to taste like. For a taste of the garden state - you gotta check out Jersey Mike's in Palm Desert.

Actually 4.5 STARS for service and fast delicious subs. They offer all subs "Mike's Way," shredded lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar, oil, dried herb mix and black pepper or you can add your own toppings. The deli meats are sliced to order and not pre cut and weighted like Subways although Subway does offer more selections. Higher quality ingredients with grilled hot Phillies and meats offered in different combinations make Jersey Mike's one of the better chain market Sub Sandwich Shops available. Subs are offered in mini, regular and extra large sizes. Keep in mind, the XL can fill 2 appetites with satisfaction. Always worth a visit.