Jersey Mike's Sets June 7 Opening in Crestwood

CRESTWOOD, IL -- What do Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen and Jersey Mike’s have in common? They all hail from New Jersey. The famed Jersey Shore sub shop has set June 7 as opening day in Crestwood. Jersey Mike’s will be swinging open its doors at 13422 Cicero Ave. in the mini mall next to Wendy’s.

The Crestwood location marks the 14th Chicago Metro store to be opened by father-and-son franchise owners Mac and Kyle Shimmon. Jersey Mike’s offers sliced fresh-to-order cold subs and hot subs, including classic Italian and American, turkey, BLT and roast beef subs. The menu also features hot subs grilled fresh to order, including a variety of beef and chicken Phillys, chicken parm, pastrami reubens, and meatball and cheese.

In honor of Jersey Mike’s Crestwood grand opening, the Shimmons are distributing 15,000 free sub cards with a $2 donation going to select worthy causes throughout the community. Guests will be able to direct their $2 donation to Park Lawn Services, Shepard High School or the Crestwood Fire Department. Jersey Mike’s is always looking for local non-profits to bring on as fundraising partners. The free sub cards can be redeemed June 7 through June 11.

“We’re philanthropic,” Kyle Shimmon said. “We want to be more of the fabric of the community than a business.”

Opening in 1956 as a mom-and-pop-owned shop called Mike’s Subs in Pleasant Point, NJ, Jersey Mike’s offers one of the nation’s authentic subs, says franchise owner Kyle Shimmon.

“Midwesterners are used to light mayo,” Kyle said. “Jersey Mike’s signature toppings are onion, lettuce, tomato, red wine vinegar, olive oil and spices. The vinegar and oil set the flavor.”

The Shimmons also own stores in south suburban Palos Heights, Orland Park, Oak Lawn and Frankfort. Jersey Mike’s will be open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.