5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches, According to Diners
Arby’s chicken and Swiss
Arby’s Chicken Bacon Swiss Sandwich pairs a crispy chicken breast with bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato. It is served on a brioche bun with honey mustard, which ranch fans can swap for a creamier dressing.
One Reddit user praised Arby’s chicken, saying it was neither too thick nor rubbery. The commenter described the chain as a strong choice for people who are particular about fast-food chicken.
Firehouse and Jersey Mike’s
Firehouse Subs’ Chicken ‘n’ Cheddar Rancher Combo is a hot sub made with grilled chicken, melted cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion. Creamy buttermilk ranch completes the combination.
Jersey Mike’s Bacon Ranch Chicken Cheese Steak, also called number 26, includes grilled chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, white American cheese and ranch. Reddit users praised the sub, with one saying they add chipotle mayo and pickles.
Subway and Potbelly options
Subway’s Chicken & Bacon Ranch, also called #20 Elite Chicken Bacon Ranch, features rotisserie-style chicken, double Monterey cheddar and hickory-smoked bacon. Grilled chicken can be requested instead. Potbelly’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap contains grilled chicken, thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce and tomato. The ingredients are drizzled with buttermilk ranch and wrapped in warm flatbread.
Key points
- The five chains are Arby’s, Firehouse Subs, Jersey Mike’s, Subway and Potbelly.
- Arby’s serves honey mustard by default, but ranch fans can request a creamier dressing.
- Firehouse Subs and Jersey Mike’s offer chicken, bacon, cheese and ranch combinations.
- Subway’s sandwich and Potbelly’s wrap both feature chicken, bacon and cheese.