Jimmy John's — Restaurant in Houston

This is a classic Jimmy John’s experience where you can order sandwiches to your delight. It’s actually not as busy as other locations when I’ve visited, which is a positive.

If you don’t know what a sandwich is, let me tell you.

Ah, the noble sandwich, a culinary marvel birthed from the divine inspiration of necessity, convenience, and perhaps a dash of laziness. Picture, if you will, two slices of bread, or for the more adventurous, a single, undivided loaf, sacrilegiously cleaved to accommodate fillings of varying degrees of palatability.

Now, imagine these slices or loaf—symbols of unity and solidarity in the bread world—splayed open like a codex, ready to receive their sacred cargo. Herein lies the magic of the sandwich: the infinite possibilities, the tantalizing combinations, the audacious juxtapositions that only a mind unhinged by hunger could conceive.

First, let us pay homage to the foundational layer—the bread. Whether it be white, wheat, rye, or some avant-garde concoction infused with the essence of quinoa and chia seeds, the bread serves as both vessel and barrier, containing the chaos within while shielding delicate hands from the impending mess. The bread used at Jimmy John’s is that of legends, since it is addicting and likely uses candy levels of sugar but goodness it’s delicious.

Now, onto the fillings, those curious amalgamations of disparate ingredients thrown together in a reckless dance of flavor. From the humble ham and cheese to the more exotic fusion of falafel and kimchi, the sandwich is a canvas upon which culinary dreams are painted, often with the finesse of a toddler wielding finger paints.

But wait, dear sandwich connoisseur, for we have not yet delved into the realm of condiments. Oh, the condiments! Those viscous, tangy, sometimes gelatinous substances that elevate the mundane to the sublime. From the classic trio of mayo, mustard, and ketchup to the more esoteric realms of aioli, pesto, and sriracha, the condiment selection is a veritable minefield of potential regrets and gastrointestinal distress.

And let us not forget the accoutrements, those garnishes and embellishments that add that final flourish of absurdity to an already cacophonous symphony of flavors. From the obligatory lettuce and tomato to the more avant-garde additions of pickled ginger and crushed Doritos, the possibilities are limited only by one's imagination (and perhaps the contents of one's pantry).

The sandwich is not merely a meal, but a metaphor for life itself—a chaotic jumble of disparate elements held together by the fragile threads of bread and ambition. So go forth, dear gastronomic adventurer, and build thyself a sandwich worthy of the annals of culinary history. Or, you know, just slap some peanut butter and jelly between two slices of Wonder Bread and call it a day. Jimmy John’s is a great establishment where you can enjoy, create, and craft sandwiches to...

Edit: Owner had a lawyer send me a cease and desist, threatening to sue for defamation but they have no case because everything I write is true to the best of my knowledge and/or sincere opinion.

This store stays busy enough that they don't need to care too much about individual customers.. there are always more. Manager is sometimes dishonest and takes pleasure in telling lies even when it's unnecessary. He's temperamentally unfit for such a busy store. Late middle age complacency.. it's just another day to get through, gonna be doing this til I retire or die sort of attitude. Very little patience for customers who aren't familiar with the menu.

If you order ahead for 12:30 they will sometimes send it at 11:45. Whatever, you got your food, didn't you?

They don't really care here anymore about adequate staffing and efficient use of delivery people because they think they can just send it to Uber eats or doordash. Freaky fast was never guaranteed but at least they used to try a bit harder.

Tuna salad doesn't seem to be made fresh at any particular interval.. sometimes gets stinky. You could probably ask them to make some fresh though if you're willing to wait. City health inspection has noted employees eating in food prep area.

Take complaints to Jimmy John's corporate.. make some noise about bad management at this particular store, that's the only real way to improve things...

I’ve ordered from them before through delivery, and I’ve always been satisfied with my orders. I went to eat inside their restaurant and was hugely disappointed. To be clear, the food was good, it’s the customer service that was disappointing. Cashier was slow when taking order and if you asked about adding or removing item, acted as if you took too long to order or gave you this look as if your dumb for even asking. I didn’t think to ask them to cut my sandwich in half so I asked a team member if they had plastic silverware, after I received it. Well he answered flatly ‘no’. Didn’t think to ask if I needed help? Neither offered to cut it for me. No sense of assisting customers, there’s no one on site managing this group. The bad thing is I was taking a fellow ‘new’ coworker and had given her positive reviews. Now we both won’t be ordering from here. I’ve also let other coworkers know. I mean with all the options in the Galleria area, you’d think they’d try to...