ADRIAN — The Jersey Shore is now at the corner of Division Street and East U.S. 233 in Adrian.

Jersey’s Mikes, located at 1376 Division St. in the Adrian Meijer parking lot, had its grand opening on Sept. 18. Jersey Mike’s has 3,000 stores nationwide and 70 in Michigan, according to Jacob Happy, who is in charge of the Adrian location.

Because there’s not a Jersey Mike’s in Adrian or any of the neighboring cities, opening a store here seemed “perfect,” Happy said. 

“Jersey Mike’s has just been growing a lot throughout the last few years,” Happy said, “so we’re just trying to get it, honestly, to as many people as possible.”

The restaurant offers cold and hot sandwiches, but they are known for their cold “East Coast-style” sandwiches, Happy said. 

The premium meat and cheeses that make the sandwiches are sliced right in front of the customer, he continued, which is what makes Jersey Mike’s special.

“We’re going to hand-slice every sandwich in front of the customer,” Happy said. 

The fresh meats included ham, roast beef, turkey, Applewood smoked bacon, salami and pepperoni. Italian specialty meat favorites, including cappacuolo and prosciuttini, are also on the menu. Tuna fish is also an option.  

The sandwiches are topped with lettuce, onions and tomatoes and “The Juice,” which is a spiced dressing made from red wine vinegar and olive oil.  

Meatless options feature a cold veggie sandwich and a grilled Portabella mushroom sandwich. 

Hot sandwiches, including cheese steak sandwiches “fresh grilled to order,” are available as well.  

Any sandwich can be made gluten-free with Udi’s Gluten Free Bread, or in a bowl. 

Chips and other snacks, and Pepsi soft drinks, are also on the menu. Chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip brownies and a gluten-free Snickerdoodle cookie are all baked fresh daily in the store. Catering option include boxes of 12 individually wrapped subs, “Subs By The Bag,” and personal boxed lunches. 

Jersey Mike’s takes employment applications in the store, said Peter Shipman, who is overseeing the opening of the Adrian store. Previous employment experience is not required. 

“Always in new stores, we have people who have never had a job before and it’s a great first place to start,” Shipman said. 

Jersey Mike’s Subs is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. They can be reached by phone at 517-920-4434. The website is jerseymikes.com.