We Tried Jimmy John’s Picklewich, a Sandwich with Pickles Instead of Bread

Pickle-lovers have lunch plans for the foreseeable future.

Jimmy John’s revealed its latest menu item, the Picklewich, on Oct. 24. As the name suggests, it contains typical sub ingredients sandwiched between a giant dill pickle instead of bread.

The Picklewich will be available nationwide from Oct. 28 through Nov. 14 in two variations stuffed inside a hollowed-out pickle. The Vito Picklewich has salami, capocollo, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion and oil and vinegar (like Jimmy John’s classic Vito sandwich) to create an Italian sub experience in a pickle. The Turkey Picklewich layers some of the same toppings (lettuce, tomato and onion) with turkey and provolone.

PEOPLE staffers got an early taste of the Picklewich options and all agreed that they are the real dill for true pickle fanatics.

Both Picklewich versions are very, well, pickly. Each bite is about half pickle and half meat and cheese — sometimes even leaning more pickle than toppings. The creaminess of provolone was a nice balance to the briny punch from the pickle in both the Turkey and the Vito. Testers say that if you’re a meat-lover, go for the Vito.

Staffers found that the Picklewich variations were much lighter than a typical sandwich and left testers ready to take on the rest of the afternoon, whereas a normal sub could lead to a mid-day nap. The meal also made for good leftovers. Sogginess is obsolete since there is no bread nor absorbent toppings to get less crispy from the pickle juice.

Jimmy John’s partnered with Jersey Shore‘s Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi, who also shared her review with PEOPLE.

“I’ve tried everything pickle ‚ chips, treats, you name it. I was even a Pickle Princess for Halloween one year!” she says. “But I’d never had a pickle sandwich until now, and I’m obsessed. As a pickle expert, trust me, the new Jimmy John’s Picklewich lives up to the hype.”

In addition to the Picklewich options, Jimmy John’s will sell pickle-flavored potato chips to pair with the sandwiches.

Customers can score a half-priced Picklewich on Nov. 3 for National Sandwich Day. Reward members just need to make a purchase of any 8-inch sandwich to get the deal.

In other crazy fast food news: Burger King and Hidden Valley Ranch teamed up to sell “Big Dip” cups of ranch on Oct. 16.

The creative concept is a wide, 8-ounce cup of Hidden Valley Ranch — which is eight times the size of BK’s typical sauce container. The large cups are designed for dipping Whoppers and can be requested alongside the purchase of any BK sandwich for no additional cost in some states. (BK has a tracker to check availability.)

They are only around while supplies last — but the regular sized Hidden Valley Ranch cups are “here to stay,” according to the press release.