Jimmy John’s is an American sandwich chain that is known for their “freaky fast” delivery and “freaky fresh” ingredients. They offer a simple menu that focuses on all-natural hand-sliced sandwich meats, fresh vegetables and produce, fresh-baked bread made in-store daily, and their very own made-from-scratch sauces and condiments. If you are vegan and going out to eat, you may be wondering if Jimmy John’s is a good option. Well you’ll be pleased to know it is a great option with plenty of vegan food items to choose from. I think it’s safe to say you won’t be leaving Jimmy John’s “freaky fast” for the lack of food options.
Jimmy John’s does not currently offer any vegan meats or cheeses, but they do offer delicious vegan bread. Some vegan-friendly options at Jimmy John’s include any sandwich (minus the meat, cheese, and mayo) made with veggies, chips such as Regular, Thinny, Jalapeno, or BBQ, jumbo Kosher dill pickle, and a side of avocado spread or Jimmy Mustard.
If you are vegan and plan to visit Jimmy John’s, keep reading to find out tips and tricks for ordering vegan, which items on their menu to avoid and which to choose instead, as well as how to modify some menu items to make them vegan-friendly. Keep in mind however, that some menu items vary by location.
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Tips & Tricks for Ordering Vegan at Jimmy John’s
Many restaurants these days are more than eager to accommodate vegan lifestyles. Asking for help is a great place to start if you don’t visit Jimmy John’s very often and are not familiar with their menu. You can also use these tips and tricks for ordering vegan next time you visit Jimmy John’s.
- Tell your server you are vegan before you start to order. This will just give your server a heads up and let them know that you will be ordering with modifications.
- Ask for no meat, cheese, or sauce when ordering a sandwich. Jimmy John’s does not offer vegan meat or cheeses at this time, so you will have to ask to remove these. There are vegan sauce options other than mayo however, that we will get to later.
- Ask to double up on veggies in the sandwiches. Since you won’t be having any meat or cheese, this will make your sandwich more filling.
- Ask for extra sauce on the side. Choose from mango habanero sauce, sweet chili sauce, yellow mustard, Grey Poupon, Jimmy mustard or avocado spread. You can put them in your sandwich or have them on the side. Your call.
- Order any sandwich as an Unwich (lettuce wrap). Even though the bread is vegan at Jimmy John’s, this will make your sandwich healthier, and more plant based.
Non-Vegan Foods to Avoid at Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s offers vegan options in their restaurant with some modifications; however, here is a list of menu items to avoid, as they cannot be easily modified to make them vegan-friendly.
- All the meats – ham, turkey, roast beef, salami, capicola, bacon
- All the cheeses – provolone cheese, cream cheese
- Tuna salad
- Hellmann’s mayo
- Kickin’ ranch
- Cookies – chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin
- Salt & Vinegar Jimmy Chips
- Wasabi ranch wonton strips
- Plain Slims – these are sandwiches that include only meat, cheese, and bread.
Vegan Foods to Order at Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s makes it easy to order vegan because you can modify their menu items to accommodate your vegan lifestyle. Here is a list of menu items that you can try next time you visit Jimmy John’s.
Sandwiches
You can order any of their sandwiches without the meat, cheese, or sauce. That includes their Little John sandwiches, Originals, Favorites, and Gargantuan. Also, any sandwich can be made into an Unwich (lettuce wrap) if you like, which is without bread. Bread options include French bread or sliced wheat.
- Add extra veggies of your choice to any sandwich, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, onions, or sliced pickles.
- Ask for extra sauce on the side for some added flavor.
- Vegan sauces include mango habanero sauce, sweet chili sauce, yellow mustard, Grey Poupon, Jimmy mustard, and avocado spread. The following are lists of sandwiches that Jimmy John’s offers.
Favorites:
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Spicy East Coast Italian
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Billy Club
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Italian Night Club
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Hunter’s Club
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Country Club
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Beach Club
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Jimmy Cubano
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Bootlegger Club
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Club Tuna
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Club Lulu
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Ultimate Porker
Originals:
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The Pepe
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Big John
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Totally Tuna
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Turkey Tom
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Vito
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The Veggie
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J. BLT
Gargantuan:
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The J.J. Gargantuan
Sides
1. Regular Jimmy Chips
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Peanut oil
- Salt
2. Thinny Jimmy Chips
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Peanut oil
- Salt
3. Jalapeno Jimmy Chips
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Peanut oil
- Salt
- Maltodextrin
- Dextrose
- Dehydrated jalapeno
- Onion and garlic powder
- Torula yeast
- Natural and artificial flavors
- Citric acid
- Extractives of paprika
4. BBQ Jimmy Chips
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Peanut oil
- Sugar
- Molasses
- Dextrose
- Salt
- Onion Powder
- Maltodextrin
- Monosodium glutamate
- Natural smoke flavor
- Spice
- Torula yeast
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Citric acid
- Tomato powder
- Paprika oleoresin
- Spice extractive
- Natural flavor
Add-ons, Dips, & Sauces
According to Jimmy John’s Allergen Information (hyperlink), these items did not include an ingredient list. The guide did however state that they do not contain any animal products such as milk, eggs, or fish/shellfish. You could add these to any sandwich or on the side if you like. For a more filling and flavorful meal, double up on your favorite add-ons, dips, and sauces as well.
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Mango Habanero Sauce
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Sweet Chili Sauce
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Oil & Vinegar
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Yellow Mustard
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Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard
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Jimmy Mustard
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Avocado Spread
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Red Peppers with Pineapple Guajillo Seasoning
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Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle
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Sliced Pickles
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Oregano-Basil
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Cucumber
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Tomato
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Lettuce
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Celery
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Onion
Drinks
Keep in mind that drinks may also vary by location.
1. Dasani Water
Ingredients:
- Water
- Magnesium sulfate
- Potassium chloride
- Salt
2. Fuze Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- Water
- Tea Extract
- Tea Powder
- Phosphoric acid
- Sodium Benzoate (to protect taste)
- Potassium sorbate (to protect taste)
- Natural flavors
3. Minute Maid Lemonade
Ingredients:
- Water
- High fructose corn syrup
- Citric acid
- Sodium citrate
- Potassium Benzoate (to protect taste)
- Modified food starch
- Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin
- Natural and artificial flavors
- Yellow 5
4. Coke
Ingredients:
- Carbonated water
- High fructose corn syrup
- Caramel color
- Phosphoric acid
- Natural flavors
- Caffeine
5. Diet Coke
Ingredients:
- Carbonated water
- Caramel color
- Phosphoric and citric acid
- Aspartame (contains phenylalanine)
- Flavor
- Sodium benzoate
- Caffeine
- Acesulfame-potassium
6. Sprite
Ingredients:
- Carbonated water
- Sugar
- Citric acid
- Sweeteners (acesulfame K, aspartame)
- Acidity regulator (sodium citrate)
- Natural lemon and lime flavorings
7. Dr. Pepper
Ingredients:
- Carbonated water
- High fructose corn syrup
- Caramel color
- Phosphoric acid
- Natural and artificial flavors
- Sodium benzoate (preservative)
- Caffeine
Find a Jimmy John’s Near You
Jimmy John’s has nearly 3000 locations in 43 states across the United States, so you have plenty of sandwich shops to choose from. Click here to find a location near you.
If you would like to see a detailed Jimmy John’s nutrition guide, allergen information, or their menu online, check out the following links. An ingredient list is not readily available online, but the allergen information is helpful in showing which items contain animal products and other allergens.
Similar Restaurants to Jimmy John’s
If you don’t have a Jimmy John’s in your area or are looking for similar restaurants that also offer some vegan options, check out the following restaurants. As with Jimmy John’s, you may need to do some modifying and customizing to create a vegan meal, however.
Related Questions
Can you make a complete vegan meal at Jimmy John’s?
Yes, you can make a complete vegan meal at Jimmy John’s. You can order any of their sandwiches without meat, cheese, or sauce. Add extra veggies of your choice and pick a vegan sauce either in your sandwich or on the side. Vegan sauces include mango habanero sauce, sweet chili sauce, yellow mustard, Grey Poupon, Jimmy mustard or avocado spread. Then ask for some chips such as the Regular, Thinny, Jalapeno, or BBQ. Finally, add a jumbo Kosher dill pickle and a drink and you have yourself a tasty vegan meal that’s both filling and satisfying. To make your meal a little extra healthy and plant-based, you can substitute the bread for lettuce if you like and make it an Unwich (lettuce wrap). To wash it all down, you can order a soda, iced tea, or some water and you’re good to go.
Which bread is vegan at Jimmy John’s?
All the bread at Jimmy John’s is vegan. They have French and sliced wheat bread, both of which do not contain animal products and are safe for vegans. Their French bread is baked fresh daily and according to their website, it is never served more than 4 hours old. Now that sounds fresh.
Is there vegan meat at Jimmy John’s?
No, there is no vegan meat available at Jimmy John’s at this time. A lot of restaurants have started to include vegan meat in their menus, so that could change in the future with the high demand in vegan meat at restaurants.