How Big Is The Giant Sub At Jersey Mike's, Anyway?

Many people have a go-to fast-food establishment on deck when lunchtime can't come soon enough, but sometimes something fresher and more filling than what you typically get from your local burger chain is what's calling your name. You only have one option for a freshly cooked burger from McDonald's, but at Jersey Mike's, every sub sandwich is made fresh to order. It is part of what makes sandwiches taste better from a deli and gives credence to JM's slogan, "A Sub Above." A regular sub is a modest 7 inches long for folks who just want a fresh, satisfying lunch, but some with a greater appetite wonder how big the giant version. Will it be enough to quell their ravenous hunger pains?

In an email to Foodie, the customer relations team at Jersey Mike's indicated that its giant subs are 14 inches long. Some online sources claim they measure up to 15 inches, which might be accurate depending on the circumstance. If one were to order a giant sub with all the fixings and take a tape measure to the sandwich, the length of the sandwich might expand to 15 inches with the included ingredients. It is also worth considering that Jersey Mike's 3,000-plus locations across all 50 states may source bread from various regional suppliers. If that is the case, some slight variation in size would be expected. Whether it's technically 14 or 15 inches long, the giant sub is still a sizeable meal for just one person.

Naturally, the calorie count of a giant sub from Jersey Mike's varies depending on what goes on it, but most roughly range between 1,400 and 2,100. That is enough to satisfy even the most ferocious appetite, but folks who just want a moderate lunch will likely only finish half the sandwich at best. However, if you were setting up a lunch for a group and find that building a party menu like Guy Fieri does is more work than you planned for, a few giant subs from Jersey Mike's served with chips (the Frito Lay Party Mix Variety Pack gives folks quite a selection to choose from) can go a long way.

Depending on what kind of sandwiches are ordered and how hungry people are, a giant sub can feed between four and six people. When setting up a spread for a crowd, it is ideal to have some variety, but given the contrast between choices like a giant BLT sub — just under 1,500 calories — and a giant tuna sandwich — just shy of 2,000 — some options might be more filling than others. You want to enure you have enough so that no one is left wanting, so it is a good idea to assume everyone at the gathering will come hungry. If you are ordering Jersey Mike's 14-inch giant subs for a group, go big, and any leftovers will be welcome parting gifts for those in attendance.