Quick Answer
Some of Jersey Mike’s breads contain dairy ingredients like whey, milk, butter, and cheese. However, Jersey Mike’s also offers dairy-free bread options like 9-grain wheat and rosemary parmesan bread. So whether the bread contains dairy depends on which type you order. Their gluten-free wrap, multigrain wrap, and tomato basil wrap are dairy-free as well.
Ingredients in Jersey Mike’s Breads
Jersey Mike’s offers a variety of bread options for their sub sandwiches. Here is an overview of the common ingredients found in Jersey Mike’s breads:
Original Sub and Mini Sub Rolls
– Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
– Water
– Yeast
– Soybean oil
– Contains 2% or less of the following: sugar, salt, dough conditioners (DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, ascorbic acid, azodicarbonamide), yeast nutrients (calcium sulfate, ammonium sulfate), calcium propionate and potassium sorbate.
The original white sub rolls contain dairy in the form of dough conditioners that contain milk derivatives like DATEM (diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides).
9-Grain Wheat and Multigrain Wheat
– Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
– Water
– Whole wheat flour
– Wheat bran
– Rye flour
– Barley flour
– Ground flaxseed
– Oats
– Millet
– Cornmeal
– Yeast
– Honey
– Salt
– Soybean oil
– Dough conditioners (DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, ascorbic acid, enzymes)
The 9-grain wheat and multigrain wheat breads also contain dairy-based dough conditioners.
Rosemary Parmesan
– Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, barley malt, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
– Water
– Olive oil
– Sugar
– Sea salt
– Yeast
– Rosemary
– Parsley
– Garlic
– Parmesan cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)
– Malted barley flour
The rosemary parmesan bread contains real parmesan cheese made from pasteurized milk, so it clearly contains dairy.
Gluten-Free Wrap
– Filtered Water
– Rice Flour
– Tapioca Starch
– Egg Whites
– Canola Oil
– Cellulose Gum
– Xanthan Gum
– Sea Salt
– Sugar
– Yeast
– Cultured Wheat Starch
– Baking Powder
– Citric Acid
The gluten-free wrap does not contain any dairy ingredients.
Multigrain Wrap
– Whole wheat flour
– Water
– Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
– Soybean oil
– Sugar
– Contains 2% or less of the following: yeast, salt, dough conditioners (DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, ascorbic acid, enzymes), calcium propionate, potassium sorbate.
Like the original white rolls, the multigrain wrap contains DATEM and other dough conditioners that are dairy-derived.
Tomato Basil Wrap
– Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
– Water
– Soybean oil
– Sugar
– Salt
– Basil
– Oregano
– Garlic
– Onion
– Torula yeast
– Tomato powder
– Spices
– Cultured wheat flour
– Malted barley flour
– Niacin
– Reduced iron
– Thiamine mononitrate
– Riboflavin
– Folic acid
The tomato basil wrap does not contain any dairy ingredients.
Dairy-Free Bread Options at Jersey Mike’s
If you are avoiding dairy due to an allergy or diet preference, Jersey Mike’s offers these dairy-free bread options:
- 9-Grain Wheat
- Rosemary Parmesan
- Gluten-Free Wrap
- Tomato Basil Wrap
The 9-grain wheat, rosemary parmesan bread, gluten-free wrap, and tomato basil wrap do not contain any dairy ingredients like milk, whey, or cheese. They are made without any dairy-derived dough conditioners.
Some locations may also have dairy-free sub rolls available if you request them. But the availability can vary by location. Your safest options are to stick with one of the guaranteed dairy-free breads.
You can also order any Jersey Mike’s sub as a lettuce wrap, which removes the bread entirely. Getting your sandwich as a lettuce wrap is the best way to fully avoid dairy exposure from the bread.
Cross-Contamination Risks
Even if you order a Jersey Mike’s sub on dairy-free bread, there is still a risk of cross-contamination with dairy during the food preparation process.
This is because Jersey Mike’s uses the same equipment and preparation areas for all their breads and sandwiches. So dairy ingredients can get transferred between products.
Some steps where cross-contamination might occur include:
- Using the same knives, cutting boards, and serving utensils for dairy and non-dairy breads
- Toasting different breads on the same conveyor belt toaster
- Preparing dairy and non-dairy sandwiches next to each other on the line
For very sensitive dairy allergies, even tiny amounts of cross-contamination could trigger reactions. So there is no way to guarantee a sandwich made at Jersey Mike’s would be 100% dairy-free.
Letting the staff know about your dairy allergy can help them take extra precautions like changing gloves, cleaning work areas and utensils, and pulling new non-dairy ingredients. But cross-contamination is always a possibility in restaurants with shared equipment.
Ingredient Lists and Allergen Info
To identify dairy-free menu options at Jersey Mike’s, your best resource is to review the ingredient lists for their products.
Ingredients for the breads, meats, cheeses, and toppings are available on the Jersey Mike’s website or app. You can assemble your own sub while looking at the ingredient list for each item.
Jersey Mike’s also has an allergen menu available. You can request it from staff to see which menu items contain major allergens like dairy.
However, always be aware that ingredient lists don’t include potential cross-contamination risks. An item made without dairy ingredients could still pick up traces of milk or cheese during preparation.
Vegan Sub Options
Vegans need to avoid all animal products, including dairy ingredients like milk and cheese.
Some good vegan sub options at Jersey Mike’s include:
- Veggie sub on 9-grain wheat bread or tomato basil wrap
- Tuna sub made with olive oil instead of mayo on gluten-free wrap
- Vegetable salad made without cheese
Stick to plant-based proteins like the tuna sub (without mayo), veggies, and dairy-free breads or wraps. Avoid all cheese and dressings/condiments containing milk, yogurt or other dairy derivatives.
Customer Reviews
Here are some reviews from jersey Mike’s customers on ordering dairy-free meals:
Sarah P. – “I always get the #16 turkey sub on the multigrain wrap. It’s one of their few dairy-free options. Just have to make sure to order without cheese and mayo.”
James T. – “My son has a severe dairy allergy so going out to eat is tough. But Jersey Mike’s has been great about changing gloves and cleaning the prep area before making his sandwich on the gluten free wrap.”
Kelly R. – “I’ve ordered the veggie sub dairy-free at 3 different Jersey Mike’s and had no issues. Just avoid the cheese and you should be good.”
Jordan C. – “I stick to the #5 Veggie Sub without cheese on the Tomato Basil Wrap and haven’t had any problems with dairy contamination. But you have to clearly explain it’s an allergy concern.”
Michelle P. – “My daughter is vegan so she always gets the tuna sub on gluten-free wrap with olive oil instead of mayo. It’s bland but one of the only dairy-free protein options we’ve found at Jersey Mike’s.”
So in general, Jersey Mike’s can accommodate dairy-free requests by using their dairy-free bread options. But double check ingredients and inform staff of any allergy concerns to stay safe from cross-contamination.
Conclusion
Some of Jersey Mike’s breads and wraps contain milk, whey, cheese or other dairy ingredients. But they offer several good dairy-free options including:
– 9-Grain Wheat Bread
– Rosemary Parmesan Bread
– Gluten-Free Wrap
– Tomato Basil Wrap
Sticking to these non-dairy breads and requesting sandwiches made without cheese is the safest option for avoiding dairy. Cross-contamination is still possible from shared prep areas and utensils. But informing staff of dairy allergy concerns can help minimize risks.
Overall, with some modifications and special requests, those with dairy issues can find menu items at Jersey Mike’s. Just be extra cautious about cross-contamination of ingredients prepared together in the same kitchen.
