Jersey Mike's Subs

After hearing several Celiac influencers talk about the great GF protocol at Jersey Mike’s I nervously gave it a try for myself and my GF kiddo and was pleasantly surprised.

I specified that we both have a severe gluten allergy (the easiest way that I’ve found to communicate what Celiac is that is universally understood) and they immediately knew what I was talking about. They have decently sized Udi’s rolls that are packaged individually, a separate prep space, wear clean gloves, use clean knives, etc. The one warning I would give is making sure that they pull the meat, cheese AND toppings freshly from the fridge (they almost brought our clean GF sandwiches with fresh meat and cheese to the normal prep area area for contaminated lettuce and tomatoes, but I caught them in time and they got fresh from the back instead). Also, because the risk of cross-contact is so high, I would only go during non-peak times when they aren’t rushed and you can visibly see everything they are doing. As for the sandwiches themselves, they were really good. Like most GF bread the Udi’s was dry (not a big fan of Udi’s myself), but it was soft and didn’t fall apart right immediately. I would probably get a little extra oil and vinegar next time to help with the dryness though. To my knowledge there are only two subs that can’t be made GF (the meatball and chicken parm), otherwise there are so many options.

Most importantly, we did not get sick would definitely go back.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Offer order by preference or allergy

The sandwich’s were very good ! The staff was knowledgeable and changed washed their hands and changed gloves while preparing my sandwich . They had a separate machine for cutting the meats . The food was great and I didn’t get sick . Would return here again!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

I was in town for work and everyone ordered together. I called ahead and stressed that I needed gluten free and dairy free. I asked them to add bacon. My sandwich was delivered with cheese melted all over the contents. No bacon. I didn’t have lunch.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

My experience at Jersey Mike’s was good I have celiacs and I have eaten at several even in California never had a reaction and I do have to carry a epi pen because my reaction is swelling of eyes, mouth and throat.

Love the separate prep area.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent