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We don't live near JC's Subs but go into the area once every 2-3 months. I mean, there's a Costco in that part of town. It used to be that whenever we went to Costco we'd stop by Pei Wei. But then Pei Wei there closed. Then we'd maybe go to Arby's, but, you know, none of us loved it and then they stopped selling potato cakes which was one of their only differentiating qualities and then my 10-year old broke the news to me, "I only kinda like Arby's - I like the curly fries and every once in a while they get my order right." Daaaaamn. The latest generation knows how to cut deep. So today we went to JC's Subs to give a new place a chance. First off, wow is it hard to find. But just keep your eyes peeled for a sketch tattoo place and know it's behind that place. We got a Philly cheesesteak, an Italian sub, and a Rachel (off-menu). All three were seriously our favorites so far of those sandwiches in any place that we've been to in the Twin Cities! The Rachel needs to be ON Menu, circled in red and highlighted with sprinkles and embedded LED lights. They should write it out with glow in the dark paint. That sandwich SHINES! Next up the cheesesteak... simple, great great bread - the closest thing to Pat's, and yeah I'm a Pat's guy (though it came with Provolone and I know wit whiz is the only way for some people.) The Italian Sub was also very good - from what little bites we had - but picky eater kid was annoyed by greens and mayo and vinegar so he just ate the meats. But get this... The cheesey, lettucey, red onioney, oil and vinegary part that was left made a fantastic open-faced sandwich.
All of this is a reminder. You don't need potato cakes as a differentiating quality... you just quality.