8 Jersey Mike’s Custom Sandwich Combinations Worth Trying
Jersey Mike’s has plenty of choices on its regular menu, but some of the most interesting orders come from simple customizations. Fans have developed combinations that add sauces, change how a sandwich is prepared, or blend elements from two existing subs. Some are known by unofficial numbers or nicknames, while others are simply custom orders that vary by location. Here are eight combinations worth knowing about the next time you’re craving a Jersey Mike’s sub.
The #99 Big Kahuna With Chipotle Mayo
One of the better-known Jersey Mike’s custom orders is the #99, which combines the #56 Big Kahuna Cheese Steak with chipotle mayo. The Big Kahuna already comes loaded with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapeños, and extra white American cheese, while chipotle mayo adds smoky heat. Food Republic and other Jersey Mike’s guides identify this combination as a popular off-menu customization.
How to order: Ask for a #56 Big Kahuna Cheese Steak with chipotle mayo.
The Grilled Italian
The Grilled Italian is a longtime Jersey Mike’s customization that puts an Italian-style combination on the grill. A commonly cited version uses ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone, heated until the cheese melts and the pepperoni becomes crisp. A Jersey Mike’s employee-described guide lists it as #79 and notes that availability can vary by location.
How to order: Ask whether your location can make a Grilled Italian, or request the appropriate ingredients grilled together.
Tuna Sub in a Tub
You don’t have to order a sandwich on bread at Jersey Mike’s. The company offers a “Sub in a Tub” option, which serves the sandwich fillings in a bowl instead of on a roll. A tuna version can be customized with toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onions, peppers, or pickles, depending on what your location offers. Jersey Mike’s also lists a signature low-carb bowl among its available formats.
How to order: Choose the tuna and ask for it as a Sub in a Tub, then customize the toppings.
Big Kahuna Chicken With Chipotle Mayo
The original version described here as a “Chipotle Turkey Melt-Up” is better replaced with a customization that can be verified. Jersey Mike’s currently lists both the #55 Big Kahuna Chicken Cheese Steak and the #42 Chipotle Chicken Cheese Steak. The #55 comes with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapeños, and extra white American cheese, while the #42 adds chipotle mayo.
How to order: Ask for the #55 Big Kahuna Chicken Cheese Steak with chipotle mayo.
The Cancro Special
Named after Jersey Mike’s founder Peter Cancro, the Cancro Special is a combination of roast beef and pepperoni. It has appeared in Jersey Mike’s secret-menu guides for years and is one of the more distinctive combinations because the two meats aren’t typically paired together on the standard menu. A Reddit guide written by a former Jersey Mike’s employee also identifies it as a longstanding off-menu order.
How to order: Ask for the Cancro Special, or request roast beef and pepperoni together.
The Loaded Veggie Crunchwich
Veggie lovers have their own custom creation built around texture and freshness. The Veggie sub is typically enhanced with avocado, banana peppers, extra pickles, and oregano, then toasted for added depth. A side of ranch dressing is often used for dipping to round out the flavors. The result is a crunchy, creamy, herb-forward sandwich that feels anything but basic.
How to order: Start with a #14 The Veggie and ask for avocado, banana peppers, extra pickles, and oregano.
The California Chicken Cheese Steak, Customized
The California Chicken Cheese Steak is already an established Jersey Mike’s hot sub, although the company notes that it isn’t available at every location. Its standard combination includes lettuce, tomato, mayo, and white American cheese. You can customize it further with grilled onions and peppers or other available toppings if you want a heartier sandwich.
How to order: Ask for the California Chicken Cheese Steak and add your preferred grilled or fresh toppings.
The Viral Jersey Mike’s Nachos
One of the newer custom-order trends takes a hot cheesesteak and turns it into a nacho-style meal. A popular version uses the #99 Big Kahuna Cheese Steak with Chipotle Mayo, served in a tub and paired with a bag of chips as the crunchy base. The trend has gained attention online, and some locations have reportedly begun recognizing the order more readily.
How to order: Ask for the #99 in a tub and use your preferred Jersey Mike’s chips as the base. Because this is a custom preparation, it’s worth checking with your local restaurant before ordering.
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