On July 23, 2025, Jersey Mike’s opened in Indianola, initiating fresh competition among sandwich shops and other fast-food restaurants in town. With this addition, Indianola’s sandwich restaurants include Jimmy Johns, Subway, Charlotte’s Kitchen, The Corner Sundry and Jersey Mikes. Is this new restaurant a good addition to Indianola, or just another sandwich place?
As a student-athlete for Simpson College, I have tried each of these places throughout my time in Indianola. Here are my personal rankings and reviews of Indianola’s sandwich spots.
1. Jimmy John’s…
 
            