I'm always down to check out a new sub shop and when hubby told me about Jon Smith Subs we quickly planned a lunch date. We ordered a 12" Italian on white bread, grilled without tomato and split it. The bread was fresh and soft. I really liked the grilled Italian meats, Italian dressing, mayo combo. The lettuce, pickles and onions added a lovely freshness and crunch. Overall, very tasty sandwich. I would definitely visit again to try something new as their menu looked great. read more

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I remember when this place opened I got a number of coupons for it and kept meaning to go, but never made it. Actually, I think the one time I went when I was already in the area, they told me the coupon I had had to be used at dinner time. So, I ended up leaving. I finally tried this place over a year after it opened and I didn't find it to be anything too special. I like the fact that they had a number of chicken subs and I was torn between the chicken teriyaki and the steak bomb. I ended up deciding I wanted to try sort of a Philly cheesesteak and so I got the steak bomb without mayo. We also got a half tuna sub and a kids turkey sub combo. I was very disappointed by the cheesesteak. I'm not exactly sure what "bomb" means, but I was expecting it to sort of be bursting with flavor. It really had no flavor, despite visibly having onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cheese. There was oddly a strip of bacon sitting on top (not chopped into the meat) , which was really the only component that added any seasoning as it was a little salty. I ended up having to put both ketchup and barbecue sauce on it at home to give it some seasoning. The tuna sub fared better, although it was a bit liquidy so the bread was soggy. The kids turkey sub combo was just that, turkey and white bread. The portion was very good though for a kids meal as it appeared to be an entire 6-inch sub and a small order of fries with a drink. that was definitely a good deal. If you haven't been, note that they only offer white bread, no bread, or sandwich toppings put on a salad All in all, this probably wouldn't be a place I would return to unless I wanted to try the chicken teriyaki sub. But I will say that the worker who packaged my order was very friendly and the restaurant was clean. I was a little concerned about the fate of this place as nobody was in there eating, but hopefully they are doing well. read more

Jon Smith Subs - Steak Bomb 6" - Delis Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Stopped in today for a late lunch at this sub shop located in a Publix shopping center on Hodges near JTB. The small shop offers counter service and has about ten tables (mostly 4 tops) was mostly empty when I entered but they seem to do a brisk carry out business. Their menu is an assortment of hot and cold subs in 6 and 12 inch (some of which are called bombs and come in like a cheesesteak but with different proteins). I opted for an Italian sub which is a cold sub that had pepperoni, capicola, salami, and ham along with provolone. I opted for lettuce, tomato, mayo, oregano and oil and vinegar on mine (oil and vinegar is on the side). I also added fries and drink to make it a combo. A short time after ordering the young lady at the front counter brought my sub to the table and it looked great and they gave me so many fries I could not eat them all. My sub was well prepared but the pepperoni overpowered the other flavors. Also, my fries were crispy and well salted. There is ketchup on the table along with Tabasco if that's your jam but I had to peel the protective cover off my ketchup to get stuff out. Will definitely try to get back and try one of the hot subs when it is not 90+ in the shade in Jax. read more

Jon Smith Subs - Authentic Italian 12" minus onion and pickles. The small container in the back is oil and vinegar. Look at that massive serving of fries. - Delis Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Have been several times now. They can't seem to get a takeout order correct.. ever. Then they got new management.. same problem. Incompetence at its best read more

Hubby and I decided to meet today at this sub shop for a quick lunch. This is not our norm as we usually do table service spots, but he was intrigued by the fries at a sub shop and it was next door to my nail salon. I will say the place was clean, the service was friendly, the fries were really good and the sandwiches were good, though falling a little short. My husband ordered the Cuban and thought it was good but it was a little greasy he said. I ordered the cold veggie sub and it was good but I wished they offered more cold veggie toppings like cucumbers, black olives, banana peppers, etc. Now let me tell you, we love fries and one order is more than enough for two people. We could not finish our two orders. They are seasoned perfectly! This is a fast casual, order at the counter, minimal restaurant. It seemed more people chose take out as opposed to eating in. We would probably do that on the next visit. The service was very good and again the space was clean. Worth checking out. read more

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Sure, moments sitting in the Jon Smith Subs café were dominated by mouthfuls of tasty steak, peppers, and mushrooms mingling with Philly flavor. Yes, I took my time dipping the skinny, salted-just-right french fries in the ranch that was readily available in the condiment zone. But between giant bites into the Steak Bomb sub and the Cuban oozing Swiss, I got to know the owner, Solomon Jones. Solomon recommended starting with the Steak Bomb or the Gator, which has all the meats - including kielbasa! I sampled the Steak Bomb (a Philly extravaganza) and the Cuban. Some Cuban sandwiches have minimal proportions, stale bread, and are pressed to paper thin. Not this one. Tons of ham, roasted pork, and Swiss oozed out from the very fresh bread. I took some spoils home and my husband and typically-picky-toddler devoured the rest (minus the pickle). Read more at ReviewJax.com. read more

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We order The Bomb sandwich and it was really the bomb,bread was soft, meat and ingredients were fresh really good sandwich, also the place was clean and staff was very courteous and professional. I highly recommend this place. read more

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I'm standing in front of your shop at 6pm on Wednesday watching your employee clean the shop closed when your sign says open till 7pm disappointed wanted to give it a try! read more

Jon Smith Subs - Closed before 7pm on Wednesday! - Delis Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I was waiting for my fries to finish and I was watching the employees. The lady that put the toppings on the subs kept very busy keeping things in order such as emptying cardboard boxes and placing them in the back of the store. The only problem is that she kept the same pair of gloves on. I can't tell you if the sub was good because I could not bring myself to eat it. She might as well have not worn gloves. I feel bad writing this because she was a hard worker, but she needs education on changing gloves. read more

Usually order for pickup and always fresh and sooo good! I need 85 characters, hadn't had a bad sandwich yet! read more

We ordered the Italian sub and the Cuban sandwich. They were both amazing!!!! The ingredients were super fresh and the bread was to die for. The staff was very friendly and checked on us after the order was served...just to make sure everything was perfect!! I especially liked that the French fries are cooked to order and served hot with your sandwich. read more

Jon Smith Subs - Authentic Italian 6" with fries - Delis Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Service was friendly and I was greeted as soon as I walked in. Decided to go with the Italian. It was a big sandwich, and the Italian meats were quality--I could taste the difference. Bread was fresh and soft, loved the seasoning they added to the veg, and that they had green lettuces! I know that seems minor, but I feel like the norm is iceberg at most places. Was good to see green! My one concern is there was an odd smell in the store that I couldn't recognize. May have been an excess of the cleaning agent or something else. read more

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My third time here and always a good experience. The subs are delicious and everything seems to be made to order. Very filling subs for a reasonable price. The Gator and teriyaki subs have been my favorites. Fries are made to order and they have a few sauces available. Parking is easy in the large Publix parking lot. The interior is clean and pleasant with three TVs. What really sets this place a part though is the service. The manager has always been so genuinely nice and helpful, a rarity in this day and age. The service from everyone is reason enough to keep coming back when I'm craving a big sub. Thanks Jon Smith Subs! read more

Great visit to the brand new Jon Smith Subs location on Hodges Blvd off JTB next to Marco's Pizza . Was scrolling my newsfeed last night and saw their grand opening was Monday. Rolled in around 2:30 pm for a late lunch and was greeted very politely and quickly. There are menu boards but I sat with a paper menu. I picked three sandwiches to try( certainly not finish) and made one a combo with fries. First was the Steak Bomb Grilled onions peppers mushrooms bacon tomato provolone and mayo. The hoagie is a sof white 6" roll. The sandwich as you can see from the picture is loaded with meat and toppings. Second was the 6" Authentic Italian Cold Cuts with Genoa Salami, smoked ham, pepperoni, capicola, provolone and oregano. It's also topped with lettuce tomato pickles and onion Finally the headliner was the 12" Gator (only one size available) Sirloin steak, chicken, kielbasa, bacon onions provolone and Swamp Sauce. I scurried to unwrap each sandwich to try a bite or two while fresh. The Steak Bomb had tons of flavor and great portions of meat and veggies. Reminded me of a food truck steak sandwich, not a Philly, but a good flat top grilled steak and pepper sub. The Italian was also a big hit. Several layers of salty cured meats topped with crisp fresh veggies. It was easily 60% more than your average chain Italian sub. I wanted more than two bites but there was a Gator lurking. The Gator was obscene! It was even double wrapped to contain this prehistoric carnivoral merry go round. The hoagie, like a corset in a burlesque gig was struggling to contain all the flesh. Kielbasas popping out like hernias through my fingers. At one point there was Swamp sauce all around me, like Artex in the Swamps of Sadness! "Aaaarteeeeex!!!!" I barely got out of there alive. This is clearly their masterpiece and the rock upon which Jon will build his church . The fries were hot and crispy but needed some S&P. I'm a sucker for seasoned fries. I also grabbed a huge homemade Macadamia nut Cookie. I counted 8 staff in the back cooking, prepping and wrapping. At least three young ladies checked with me throughout my meal and provided me with to-go supplies. Something about the paint scheme reminded me of Bubbakoo's Burritos . Think it was the green. I'm not saying you have to drive across town to "experience" this place. It is definitely good quality, great portions, and friendly service. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean and i got all that food and drink for about $40. People on Hodges should be thrilled to have them so go support them. -- eating lunch at Jon Smith Subs. read more

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Got the cheese steak sandwich. Poor bread, chunks of chewy meat. Nothing like a Philadelphia cheese steak sandwich

If you're looking for a delicious sandwich you have to try Jon Smith subs a staple from South Florida. I recommend trying the Steak Bomb it's one of my favorites and if you don't eat steak don't worry they offer it with chicken as well. The service was wonderful friendly staff and food was made to order. Don't forget to add a side of their delicious fries. If you have never tried this restaurant I highly recommend it clean environment and delicious food!!!! read more

Jon Smith Subs - Dining room. - Delis Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Hidden little Gem. Let's just start with the customer service, 10 out of 10. They welcome you in and walk you through the menu to hep you understand what they offer. We ordered a garden salad and roast beef sandwich. The roast beef was so good I forgot to take a picture. The salad was also super fresh and the chicken stayed juiced. 5 starts.. highly recommend. If you a looking for a sandwich made with love and care.. this is your spot. read more

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Food was INCREDIBLE. Service was good too. Fresh made everything. Place is cute and comfortable if you want to dine in, but their pickup option is easy too. 10/10 will be returning. read more

Clean restaurant and upon entering we were greeted with friendly workers. My wife and I shared a 12" Gator sub and a side of fries. Sandwich was hot and filled with lots of meat including steak, kielbasa, bacon and chicken. If you're a meat lover this is the perfect sandwich for you. Would like to try another different sandwich when go back here read more

Jon Smith Subs - Gator sub 12" - Delis Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Went here for lunch today. I was greeted by friendly staff. I tried the Gator Sub . It has steak, chicken, sausage and their swamp sauce. It was delicious and satisfying. Will definitely come back! read more

Jon Smith Subs - Gator sub and fries - Delis Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The Roast Beef 1/2 Sub was perfect! 10 out of 10. Kitchen was clean and seating was typical of a NY Deli.

I got the steak teriyaki sub and my husband got the ham and cheese. I didn't like the teriyaki flavor. The bread was fresh. My husband had the ham and cheese and said it was fine. The fries weren't very hot and didn't taste that fresh. read more

Worst Cuban I ever wasted my taste buds on. Bland soggy over flattened door mat. Wife's Classic was an onion sandwich with a little flavorless sirloin on it. Salad was gross had some wilted lettuce mixed in with a pile of onions on the side. My son did like the Bomb sandwich, but he was just starving so would have eaten anything. No more strip mall sandwich shops for us. read more

Delicious food, kind and customer service focused staff, very clean restaurant. Stopped by on Labor Day afternoon, after a weekend of partying and eating crazy, I just wanted a sandwich. I think I read about this place opening through the local newspaper and bookmarked it as a place I wanted to try soon. I was greeted with a warm welcome and walked straight to the counter to browse over the menu and order. I settled on the Gator as all of the other options were sandwiches that I could've ordered elsewhere. The Gator includes: steak, chicken and kielbasa with onions and bacon bits. My only gripe here is that if you choose the Gator you're forced to get a 12 inch which I don't understand at all, I've never ordered a 12 inch in my life and they cut it in half so why not serve it in a 6 inch option? It was way too much sandwich for me. I hate wasting food. I took it home but we all know that subs never make good leftovers. The fries were shoe string style and very tasty. I'll try their cheesesteak option next time, because I'll definitely return. read more

Jon Smith Subs - Delis Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This place makes solid subs. The ingredients are great and very fresh. The size of the sub is enormous. We got an Italian and A Hot Pastrami. Both were outstanding. I am so glad I tried this place out. read more

The Cuban was a good effort but not quite right. Good food polite staff and clean restaurant.

We were so stoked to see Jon Smiths finally make it up here from WPB!!! It's been 10 years since we had a JS sub! It tasted the same! Perfect! Prices have gone up, but that's everywhere. We no longer have to go to two different places when we go out for subs. Our girls always wanted fries with their subs :) now we can finally enjoy our sub with a side of fries at one place! Oh but the food isn't the highlight, the friendliness of the staff is what will keep us coming back. It was so welcoming. read more

Over $14 for 12" turkey sub is pricey(and not a combo). Bread is on the dry side. No cheese on it, guess that was extra. Basically, just edible. On the positive side, exceptionally clean and friendly service. read more

I had high hopes for this new sub shop but it turned out to be just okay. I got an Italian - bread was soft but seemed to be filled with more lettuce, onions and oregano then meat. The signs in the store hyped their fires which seemed to be just ok (could be the fact that I drove home before I ate them). Clean shop, lots of workers and although it was packed I didn't have to wait too long for my order. read more

I grew up in South Florida and loved going to the original Jon Smith Subs locations near Boca, West Palm Beach, etc. That was over 20 years ago, but I never forgot how good a Jon Smith tuna sub was with a side of their fresh, made-to-order fries. Well, after waiting two long decades, I can finally enjoy Jon Smith Subs again! Took my family to the new Hodges Blvd. location and had a great meal - the "Bomb" steak sub, tuna sub, and, of course, a couple orders of their signature fries. The location was clean, staff was welcoming and friendly, and the food was just as I remembered: fresh, filling, and a great value! I hope the new Jacksonville Jon Smith Subs locations thrive as they bring a significantly better sandwich experience to the area vs the existing options. Oh and don't sleep on the chocolate chip cookies! read more

Kept hearing ads on the radio so I had to pop over after my PT session today. Lucky for me they had a deal going on their Cuban sandwiches. Seriously, run don't walk to this place. I'm a Jersey girl so I know a good sandwich. 12/10 definitely going back. read more

We tried the Hodges Blvd location this past weekend. My husband and I both ordered the Hot Pastrami sub. Based on this sub alone, we would not eat here again. As a pastrami lover, I had high hopes for this sub, sadly it disappointed. I bit into the sandwich and there was zero flavor. The meat was stringy and tough and oddly did not taste anything like any pastrami I am used to. The onions on the sub were cut way too large. The only discernable flavor to this sub was the mustard on it. The bread was fresh and soft, but also had zero flavor. This location was clean. The staff was so-so and not very welcoming. We walked in with smiles on our faces and mentioned to them that this was our first time there. The young man at the register barely spoke. read more

Nice variety of standard subs and "bombs". Everyone seemed friendly and they even put my sub oil on the side when I ordered to go.

My husband and I stopped here on a whim before our Mayo appt because it was close to our hotel and we didn't have a lot of time. It was great! I would definitely come here again. It was very clean and the staff was nice. The prices were good. The total for 2 combos (one fries, one chips) was about the same as our subway the day before with just one combo. My husband had the Italian and said it was great. I had the steak bomb without tomatoes. I felt it lacked a little bit of flavor and that's why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. Honestly I probably would have enjoyed a cold turkey sub more and if we were in town longer I would come here again! The bread is so fresh and really helps make the sandwich. Great little shop! read more

Jon Smith Subs - Authentic Italian 6" - Delis Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Excellent steak sub polite & quick service Very clean & big televisions to watch sports read more

I tried the Cuban sandwich and a side of fries. The Cuban sandwich was delicious, and the portion size was great. I love a good order of fries, and I have to say these fries were the best I've had in a while. The fries were freshly made and had great flavor. I used the online ordering system, and I had no issues. When picking my order up, the ambiance seemed nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. I will definitely visit this place again the next time I'm in Jacksonville. read more

A few things stood out Tasty Meats and toppings with really good ingredients Good variety of meats , not just sliced cold cuts Had the 12" pastrami and 6" steak bomb sans onions So why only a 3 star ranking? The bread! The only choice is a white fluffy hoagie style roll Whilst technically nothing wrong with the bread ( it was light fluffy and fresh tasting) It just added nothing to the sandwiches Maybe more options in the future !? Perhaps a nice Dutch Crunch roll or a real sourdough baguette type roll or some other type bread with texture that would add to the great inner makings of JS Subs read more

Wow the district manager/owner took fantastic care of us, we had a small mistake on our last order and omg he was soo generous and kind to us! read more

Took some friends visiting from California there. First visit for all of us. They split a hot pastrami.. they said that it was extremely flavorful..a little dry.. they were both ecstatic about the fries..as was I. I had the special. It was a little over seasoned but good..next time I'm getting extra onions and cheese.. I wish that I had taken pictures.. they've only been open a few weeks.. they are still working out kinks.. customer service was fantastic. The eating area is simple and pleasant. Chairs are really heavy read more

I saw this place on my lunch break and gave it a try. It was amazing!!! I had the kielbasa sub and it was delicious and loaded with meat! I will definitely go back again!! read more