Jimmy John's is serving sandwiches between two pickles and we had to investigate

There are few things I love more than a good sandwich, but a sandwich made with pickles instead of bread? Now, that’s something I had to try.

Jimmy John’s recently introduced its Picklewich lineup, featuring some of its signature sandwich fillings tucked between two halves of a giant dill pickle.

I’ll admit, I was curious about how well this would actually work, since a pickle is a pretty big change from normal sandwich bread, and I wanted to see whether the fillings would still shine or if the pickle would end up overpowering everything.

After trying all the Picklewiches, there were a couple that really stood out. Here’s what I thought of each one.

Turkey Picklewich

I started with the Turkey Picklewich, loaded with turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, and tomato, all tucked between two halves of a giant pickle. Right off the bat, you get that salty, tangy pickle taste. And since the bread is completely out of the picture, the pickle does a lot of the heavy lifting, so getting the right pickle-to-meat ratio is important. I’d say Jimmy John’s nailed it!

As you can see in the photo, there was no shortage of turkey, which helped balance out the pickle’s strong flavour.

Ham Picklewich

Next up was the Ham Picklewich. I found the ham much more subtle than the turkey, which helped bring out the sandwich’s other flavour components. So it wasn’t necessarily a bad thing!

The ham paired well with the provolone, and the crunch of the lettuce helped balance the pickle’s saltiness. Each bite was fresh and satisfying, and I liked how the ham’s milder flavour let the other ingredients shine.

Vito Picklewich

It would be an understatement to say I was looking forward to this one. The Vito is stuffed with capocollo, salami, provolone, tomato, lettuce, and onion, and I couldn’t wait to see how the Italian-inspired flavours would work with the pickle.

The meats had that rich, salty flavour I was craving, but the real star for me was the onion. I loved how it cut through the savoury meats and added another layer of flavour.

Safe to say, this is definitely one I’ll be coming back for!

Veggie Picklewich

I’ll be honest, a veggie sandwich isn’t something I would typically order, but this one ended up being one of my favourites! The Veggie Picklewich has provolone, tomato, and lettuce, but unlike the other picklewiches on the lineup, this one is topped with avocado spread, which made all the difference.

You can see just how much provolone is packed into this one, and the avocado spread added a creamy texture that worked so well with the cheese.

I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did, but it quickly earned a spot in my top two.

Roast Beef Picklewich

Last but most certainly not least, the Roast Beef Picklewich. This was a great way to close out the lineup. The roast beef had a delicious, savoury flavour that balanced out perfectly with the pickle. The lettuce and tomato kept it from tasting too rich, while still letting the roast beef shine.

After trying the entire Picklewich lineup, I can confidently say I enjoyed all five. There’s no doubt that the pickle flavour comes through, but I was surprised by how well it worked with the different sandwich fillings,

The Vito and Veggie ended up being my top two, which I didn’t expect, especially since I don’t usually reach for a veggie sandwich.

But I’d happily order any of these again, and if you’re as big of a pickle fan as I am, these are definitely worth trying while they’re still around.

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Kaiya Williams

Kaiya is a Calgary-based writer and content creator with a background in marketing and digital storytelling. She has a passion for community-driven stories and covering local experiences that connect people.

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