With over 2,700 locations spread throughout the U.S., Jimmy John’s is a nationwide sandwich phenomenon. For 35 years, this fast-food chain has been serving up delicious sandwiches made with super-fresh ingredients on their legendary, soft bread. While the concept is simple, it’s the ingredients that make all the difference. When you’ve tried a sandwich from this successful fast-food chain—whether it’s from the traditional menu or the Jimmy John’s secret menu—you’ll want to come back for more.

You may think that the menu at Jimmy John’s is a bit on the small side, but that might be because you haven’t checked out the Jimmy John’s secret menu. If you’re looking for something a bit different on your next visit to this sandwich stronghold, give one of the delicious off-menu options a try.

Official secret menu vs. customer creations?

Hungry diners have been putting their own spin on some of Jimmy John’s classic sandwiches. With so many meats, cheeses and other tasty toppings, it’s easy to get creative with your sandwich to create some all-new flavors of your own. Some of the tastiest customer-inspired menu hacks include:

• In the mood for something with a spicy kick? Order the classic #5 Vito. Add Vito Meat (capicola and Genoa salami) and an “xtra” helping of Jimmy’s Peppers® and prepare for an explosion of flavor!
• Give your #9 Italian Night Club a punch of flavor – and a nice crunch – by adding bacon!
• Regulars at Jimmy John’s know that the staff typically removes part of the bread so that plenty of fillings like meats, cheese and veggies can be packed in. If you love the taste of their bread (who doesn’t!), or if you want a more filling sandwich, order it LBI, or “leave bread in.”

The most popular Jimmy John’s secret menu items

The Jimmy John’s secret menu is packed with flavor. Whether you’re in the mood for a tuna sandwich with a twist or you’re craving a sandwich with double the meats, cheeses and toppings, there are several tasty off-menu customer creations to satisfy your desires. When you’re feeling extra-hungry, try out these customer favorites:

• The Chuck Norris sandwich is a classic off-menu item at Jimmy John’s that really should be on the secret menu. This delicacy combines the #3 Totally Tuna with a bacon bit topping – what you get is some seriously powerful flavor!
• If you have a huge appetite, order the Noah’s Ark on your next visit. As the name suggests, you get double everything when you give this sandwich a try. It’s the Gargantuan times two, you get double the meats, including ham, capicola, salami, roast beef and turkey. Provolone cheese and your choice of toppings round out this whale of a meal.
• Love the taste of a classic BLT? Give the Slim BLT a go – it’s a bit healthier than the traditional BLT, but it’s missing none of the flavor. This slim sub is loaded with six portions of thinly sliced bacon on French bread, and you can add all the toppings you want!

How to order from the Jimmy John’s secret menu

If you’re dying to give the items on Jimmy John’s secret menu a try, all you need to do is ask the friendly staff to make them for you! Veteran employees and newbies alike know what’s on the secret menu, so they won’t give you a funny look if you order a Chuck Norris or the Noah’s Ark. Feel like customizing one of the classic sandwiches on the menu? They’ll be happy to do that, too. Whenever you’re in the mood to put your spin on a sandwich packed with fresh ingredients, Jimmy John’s is the place to go!