From scooped bagels to lettuce sandwich wraps, it’s no secret people are looking for low-carb alternatives when it comes to this favorite lunchtime meal. The newest breadless craze has been pioneered by the popular American sandwich chain Jimmy John’s.
The company announced its newest menu item, the Picklewich, which features a pickled cucumber boat in place of a sub roll on its most popular sandwiches. Scroll to learn more about this low-carb limited edition sandwich and read what people are saying about it online!
Jimmy John’s announces the limited-time Picklewich
Folks have been raving about pickle boat sandwiches all summer and in the spirit of the viral trend, Jimmy John’s menu will feature the Picklewich for a limited time this fall.
From Oct. 28 to Nov. 14, customers can enjoy two of Jimmy John’s classic sandwich orders on an extra large kosher dill pickle, aka a “Jimmy Pickle,” in place of regular bread.
The two Picklewich variations include:
- Vito Picklewich: salami, capacollo and provolone cheese with fresh-sliced lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & vinegar and seasonings between two halves of a “Jimmy Pickle.”
- The Turkey Picklewich: turkey and provolone with lettuce and tomato between two halves of a “Jimmy Pickle.”
According to its website, the new Picklewich allows fans to enjoy all the signature fresh flavors of a classic Jimmy John’s sandwich with a “crispy, pickley crunch.”
In addition to the release of the Picklewich, Jimmy John’s announced the return of its Pickle Jimmy Chips which feature a “delicious pickle flavor added to [their] classic Jimmy Chips.”
What customers are saying about Jimmy John’s Picklewich
Several food review influencers took to TikTok for taste tests where they raved about the crunch and flavor of the new Picklewich.
In addition to the press announcement, Jimmy John’s released a special promotional video for the new Picklewich on X that featured several internet personalities.
The post’s comment section was a mixed bag of customer feedback including one fan who raved that the Picklewich was “the greatest thing to ever happen in [their] entire life.”
On the other hand, some customers expressed their concern about the Picklewich’s sodium content, worried that a pickle bun might be too briney to be a truly healthy bread alternative.
Special deals on the Picklewich for National Sandwich Day
In addition to slinging pickle sandwiches, Jimmy John’s is set to offer a series of enticing deals for the duration of the Picklewich’s debut.
To celebrate National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3, Customers who are a part of Jimmy John’s customer loyalty program, Freaky Fast Rewards, will receive 50% off the Picklewich when they purchase any 8-inch sandwich.
Furthermore, starting Nov. 3, customers who order an 8-inch sandwich after 2 p.m. can make it a combo with a bag of chips and a drink for free through December.
The Unwich and other low-carb options at Jimmy John’s
Though the idea of a pickle sandwich is taking the internet by storm, this isn’t the first time the sandwich chain has ventured into carb-free alternatives on its menu.
In 2003, Jimmy John’s created the Unwich. The Unwich is a lettuce wrap, in place of regular sandwich bread, that contains 12 grams or less of total carbs.
The Unwich is a staple of Jimmy John’s menu item and any of the restaurant’s sandwiches can be made into be made into an Unwich.
