Jimmy John's Sandwich's

[bigdtottown]

VERY good sandwiches...eat there once a month or so but not as good as Potbelly's.

[Conan71]

Finally made it in today.  "Gourmet" is over-stating, but for .75 more than a Subway, you do get a much better sandwich.  The bread definitely stands out.  I had the #12 which is the turkey, sprouts, avacado spread, cheese thing.  And yes, the service is very quick.  Not sure how the business model works with that many employees at that price point.  They were busy but not slammed and there were at least 8 employees behind the counter.

Not really anything that will make me crave it every week, but I'll definitely go back from time-to-time.

[zstyles]

Finally made it in today.  "Gourmet" is over-stating, but for .75 more than a Subway, you do get a much better sandwich.  The bread definitely stands out.  I had the #12 which is the turkey, sprouts, avacado spread, cheese thing.  And yes, the service is very quick.  Not sure how the business model works with that many employees at that price point.  They were busy but not slammed and there were at least 8 employees behind the counter.

Not really anything that will make me crave it every week, but I'll definitely go back from time-to-time.

Agreed on all points!

[stageidea]

I agree as well.  I found it to be much better quality than subway.  We certainly have better sandwich shops in Tulsa but this will serve as a good backup in the future.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Anyone been to Big Al's lately??  Haven't been there in many years, and just wondering how it is holding up?

[zstyles]

I went there one time...nothing really special for me to drive to 15th street....

[rdj]

Anyone been to Big Al's lately??  Haven't been there in many years, and just wondering how it is holding up?

Went six-nine months ago.  It was disgusting.  Service was bad, hair in my food, companions food was bland.

[Conan71]

Used to go to Big Al's when I lived around the block from it, but have not been in a couple of years.  You can get the same thing at any Bill & Ruths.

[heironymouspasparagus]

That's sad.  Back in the 70's they were really good.  Spin off from Little Lanny's (same family).  Lan was the first to bring a sub to Tulsa area (1968 or 1969) so the novelty was a huge draw, too.  Big sandwich for under $1.00 !!  Fantastic!!

Bill & Ruth's started out as Little Lanny association, then spun off.  Don't know the details of that relationship, but don't think it was all that friendly.

[BaltimorePoke]

Finally made it in today.  "Gourmet" is over-stating, but for .75 more than a Subway, you do get a much better sandwich.  The bread definitely stands out.  I had the #12 which is the turkey, sprouts, avacado spread, cheese thing.  And yes, the service is very quick.  Not sure how the business model works with that many employees at that price point.  They were busy but not slammed and there were at least 8 employees behind the counter.

Not really anything that will make me crave it every week, but I'll definitely go back from time-to-time.

Agreed on all counts.  I had them for lunch today and the bread was just better. 

They must really thin profit margins for the amount of staff they have.  I noticed 2 cashiers (one on drive through) 1 preparer on the drive through line and like 5 prepares on the store line.  I appreciate how quick they run orders through, but I don't see how that is profitable?  Either the ingredients are dirt cheap or they are paying minimum wage or both.