I have not had pockets since the late 90s! I was thrilled to spot the store as I am not often in this neighborhood. I ordered half an Original Pocket with the amazing house French-adjacent sauce and all of the sweet memories came back! I'm looking forward to returning to try other things on the menu. The store was clean and well kept and very inviting. You can see all of the menu items being prepared in a very attractive kitchen setting right front of your eyes. Then, the best treat of all, Manny! We shared memories of pockets restaurants spread around the city and now only down to this one location. I hope that the franchise can expand because it is truly one of a kind. Service was an A+, just like everything else. I will be back! Please try it if you haven't - - you won't be sorry! read more

Long time customers because the food & service are great. We enjoy the salads and sandwiches. The fresh baked bread is terrific. I eat in occasionally for a working lunch. The decor is clean & comfortable. Friendly, casual ambiance. read more

Pockets Chicago was such a great lunch find! The food is fresh, healthy, and fast without ever feeling rushed or careless. It was my first time there, and with such a large menu that really has something for everyone, I wasn't sure what to choose. Thankfully, Gus was incredibly helpful, and I customized the perfect meal. The food was delicious, made with care, and the portion size was just right. Gus really made the experience exceptional. We enjoyed our lunch and will definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

We made a stop for a quick bite and ordered the chicken chipotle pocket. This is a big sandwich that eat more like a salad and a sandwich. Service was excellent in the space is very cute. read more

Pockets - Southwest chipotle chicken pocket - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Pockets: always super fresh and tasty. We make the drive from the burbs maybe four times a year; wish they'd open one in Oak Park and our business alone would keep it rocking. read more

I LOVE POCKETS!! Clean environment, healthy food, quick service!! The staff here and super friendly and I love having healthy quick service food in the neighborhood. The prices are totally reasonable especially for its locations. My favorite menu item is the chef's salad with a side of garlic bread sticks!! The ranch here is AMAZING and a must order as a dressing or dipping sauce. read more

For a casual, sandwich and salad place, they nailed it. The place is not fancy but the food is made with care and quality ingredients. The perfect for quick and on the go lunches or dinners. We stopped in for a quick bite before a show and we were pleasantly surprised! read more

Used to get Pockets all the time when I lived downtown in River North. On a whim, we decided since this is the only location left, that we would place an order. Sad to say it's not the same anymore. The ciabatta was stale and tough, and overall the whole experience was extremely disappointing. We drove out of our way to go here, and sadly like everything, it's not the same anymore. read more

Super fresh food. They take pride in the bread they use for the pockets and calzones. And it was delicious. Fast, friendly and fresh food!

Like most dining out of doors, prices have regretfully increased while quality has diminished. We live nearby, order regularly, and while we've always been able to stomach the a la carte pricing for each ingredient, paying for add-ons like cilantro to find entire unchopped stems lacking leaves in our food as we experienced with our recent order was quite unexpected and unpleasant. Other items such as chicken were also overly expectant in pricing, yet skimpy in realized provision. While I grew up dining at Pockets as a youth in Hyde Park and continued here in LP/LV area, I've found it's increasingly not worth the venture nor the value. read more

This is the only pockets left in Illinois and is soooo worth the drive of 35-45 minutes for their amazing pocket!!!! Very fresh ingredients and good service!!! Please don't close!! Xoxo read more

I got food here after passing out and the staff was great. It's such a good value for your money and honestly the quinoa bowl HITS read more

Pockets - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pockets is AMAZING. Super delicious and very fresh. I lived in Chicago back in the early 2000s and just recently came back 20+ years later and Pockets was my first stop. My entire family was stunned and agreed that ITS THE BEST! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. So very happy Pockets continues to be a local Chicago favorite after so many years. read more

Those of us old enough to remember when there was a Pockets was on every corner, know that these are the best salads and calzones available as well as the best ranch dressing in the entire universe. I'm glad the one on Lincoln is still going because my husband hurt his back yesterday and I surprised him with his favorite BBC calzone and extra Ranch and it made his day and mine. Thanks to the Pockets team and easy online ordering! read more

There used to be a Pockets in Printer's Row where I lived, and I really liked having a salad place nearby that wasn't charging a crazy amount like some other popular chains do. That location closed down a few years back, but I was happy to find this one open after moving to the area. Ironically, I don't really love the pocket bread they serve here. Their signature item is serving you a pocket stuffed with a salad inside, but if you just order the salad it comes with a pocket on the side anyway and it's the same price. I usually go with the build my own salad, then make myself a little grilled cheese with the bread pocket. Prices have gone up a bit, but the salads basically fill up an entire styrofoam container. They also have kids meals which is nice since most kids aren't fans of salads. As a tip, you can order online and get some free desserts, which kind of counteracts the whole eating healthy thing, but hey you deserve it. They also have items like pizza and calzones, but that feels like ordering a pizza from Subway - it's an option, but definitely not the ideal one. Overall Pockets is a local chain that deserves more locations. It's nice having a healthier option since I just can't go to Red Hot Ranch every single day without having severe heart issues. read more

When I originally started going to this location, the food was worth every penny. However, the quality has fallen off. When I want a salad, I like lettuce in it. Today I had to pay extra for it. I am done, it's not worth the price anymore. read more

Pockets never disappoints. Their salad-in-a-pocket (with their original house dressing) is literally my favorite meal in the city.

Food is amazing as always, never had a problem with Pocket. Service is also usually good and they make sure the orders right

I love going to Pockets! It's very casual but a great place to pick up a healthy lunch/dinner in Lakeview. I have enjoyed the pocket (which is kind of like a sandwich? It's not a pita), salad, and wrap. I really like the homemade honey Dijon dressing. The frozen yogurt cookie sandwich also gets five stars. Everyone who works here is really nice and friendly. Pockets is a great part of the neighborhood for an inexpensive, healthy, and tasty meal. read more

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Came in for an early lunch on a Tuesday. The staff is kind and service is fast. The space is unadorned, relatively empty but the staff chats pretty loud in Spanish when it's slow (totally fine with this, enjoy life ladies!), so not the ideal environment for a quiet meal or teleworking although they do have wifi, but I saw no password displayed. Most patrons I see are getting pick up orders. I got a kale salad and added hard boiled eggs. It was ample, fresh and very tasty. I enjoyed the warm whole wheat pita bread served alongside. I appreciated the dressing on the side too. Overall a fine meal for the price. read more

Pockets - Kale salad with egg. - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

UGH. The quality in the food has been on a downward slide for the past year and they've raised their "delivery fee" to $6.00 now. Yah-no. I ordered my usual Popeye's Pocket and it was so overloaded with tomatoes, I couldn't eat it. There was a teaspoon of spinach and zero swiss cheese. The light ranch dressing was sour. It was good while it lasted, but we're done now, Pockets. read more

This wasn't the most flavorful meal, but it was healthy, huge, and prepared quickly and correctly. I ate about a third. The bread is quite massive. I couldn't eat it like a sandwich so I ate a third of the salad and a few bites of bread. The staff were friendly and helpful. The seating area was clean. Price was reasonable. read more

Pockets - Original - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love Pockets!!! I love it. The ingredients are fresh and light. The bread is delicious and the ranch is amazing. It is my go to for an affordable, filling meal. read more

Pockets - This is the Turkey Gobbler with spinach, onions and ranch on the side. Yummy! - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is always the best. The service was perfect! We live 40ish minutes away and we try to get there as often as possible read more

I have been getting the asian quinoa bowl for years. Always consistent and tasty! Fast service.

Never disappointed...great food, lots of variety and many healthy choices, service amazing, friendly and quick delivery!!!

Fresh ingredients, healthy and quick. Honestly don't know why there aren't more locations. read more

Pockets - Original Pocket - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We love pockets!! Great, healthy choices and service is always fast and reliable!! we just wish there were more Pockets in neighboring suburbs. read more

first time at Pockets...and will definitely be a repeat customer! I had a baked potato and sure it sounds simple but it was filling and tasted fabulous! can't wait to try more off the menu!! read more

Are you sleeping on Pockets? Stop. Eat here. It's fresh. It's ridiculously affordable. It's dang delicious. And great customer service and a local business. C'mon. Get on it. read more

Have loved Pockets for years. Reliably good food and great delivery. Luckily I live close to the one still open on Lincoln Ave, sure hope they don't close. read more

I'm now working within delivery distance from the Madison location, so I just had to try it out. As good as I remembered from pre pandemic days. I'll definitely be ordering again! read more

Salads are ALWAYS fresh, delicious, and refreshing! My wife swears by the Cobb salad. Pizza is good and the garlic dip sticks are a must!

This place is the best option for healthy food. All fresh ingredients. Lean meats and healthy dressings. The service is fast. My on-line order took 20 minutes for 6 people. It's got a small eat in area but really, I always take my food to go so that I can enjoy the beautiful day. The portions are huge so I can share or have left overs. This place is amazing! read more

Pockets has QUICKLY become my go-to lunch option when I'm in the city. An incredibly tasty salad, delicious toppings, and an ungodly-tasty ranch with the fluffy warm pocket...who could ask for more!? Highly recommend the Cobb Pocket. You won't be sorry! read more

Horrible communication and customer service. I asked about specific was the chicken chili white or red and I was told white... sure enough it's red and not what I wanted and was basically looked at like it was my fault for asking for white chili. My pocket was average. Definitely will not be returning. I'd rather starve. read more

Pockets - Doesn't look like white Chili to me. - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of my coworkers was ordering from Pockets and asked me if I wanted something. He loves their calzones. I am gluten free so I got the Chef's Salad and it is one of the best salads I've ever had! I ordered it again today. I also ordered one of the baked potatoes to take home for dinner. My coworker raved about the potatoes as well. I'll be ordering from Pockets often, I am addicted to the Chef's Salad!!! read more

I've been a Pockets customer for more than 20 years. Service is always good and food is fresh and tasty.

Love this place. The food is always fresh and they have the best Ranch dressing in Chicago.

Loved the pockets Gobbler pockets and Calzone with the dough they use it's amazing. The ranch dressing here makes everything taste even better. Always enough food for 2 meals...Did I mention that they prepare the ranch dressing in house...from a known popular dressing mix but they make tastes 10x's better!!! read more