The original store. Hadn't been here in years. In a neighborhood where everything is way overpriced Potbelly still has the best reasonably priced sandwiches in town. Fresh crisp and filling this Potbelly can't be beat really. And they still have Zapp chips. The staff here on Lincoln Ave. is about as friendly as you're going to get anywhere in city. There were more "hello's" and "thank you" and "goodbye's" than most places you will go. It's super clean and the best of all is that it's a decor throwback to the old days of the sandwich shop in Chicago. Still all around best casual quick Sammy stop out there. read more

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The food was amazing! I got the limited time Street Corn Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Pot Pie and it was a really good sandwich. I liked it so much that I got the sandwich a few more times while I was in Chicago. It was only available for a limited time but if they ever bring it back, which they should, you should definitely give it a try. I read that this specific potbelly was their first location which was cool and based on the interior you can tell. It's nice and cozy and kind of reminds me of the hobbit. The staff were friendly and overall I'd definitely recommend trying potbelly if you're ever in Chicago! read more

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Super cute & aesthetically pleasing was my first thought when hobbling in to this Potbelly Sandwich Shop. *I was on crutches. It was a little difficult to navigate in this store on crutches but great sandwiches. Fast service. Them manager was sitting down doing paperwork & the schedule. He saw I was struggling & offered help but never got up. A bag with a handle .... I had to pay .25 cents more! Okay. But do you think you could have gotten up to open the door for me? I don't remember how the sandwich tasted bc I lost my appetite, sadly. I went back two weeks later & it was the same thing, sadly. Same grumpy manager with people just there to punch a clock for a paycheck. Sorry ... Can only give 4 generous stars. read more

Overpriced. I wish there were more options on the menu. The cookies are good but it's overpriced compared to Jersey mikes and Jimmy Johns.

Food was very good! Nice workers and amazing ambiance ! I wish the one by home was like this one. Sandwich tasted top notch as I ordered. Followed directions, On point! read more

SHUT THEM DOWN! I'm apart of a church group & lived in the neighborhood a couple years now. I love Belly's in general, but gosh darn it I cannot go quiet anymore. I'm fully convinced this is thee WORST run restaurant in North America. do NOT, I repeat do NOT order for delivery here. It is a GUARANTEE it will be late & it will be wrong. Hard working delivery drivers have to wait in a line out the door. Poor pedestrians have to wait in line for 35+ mins. By the time you even sit down it's soggy or incorrect. I understand the employees aren't making much, but they STINK, and it's managements fault. They listen to music/ FaceTime blaring from there phone, picking their ass in the corner of the store, and I think some might be on marijuana. Ownership & management might need to be incarcerated. I pray often for this store - I hope my message helps patrons avoid at all cost, as well as light a fire under potbelly's behind. Drastic changes must be made. In the meantime go support local small business. I'll report back once I see fit. read more

Potbelly - Wreck boy, Wreck boy - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here for a friend because the original Potbelly's has been on his bucket list for years. He had his 1st Potbelly's sandwish when he lived in Texas. We got here after lunch hours so there were not many customers. Their menu features a variety of sandwiches that are all served hot. My boyfriend and I got a wreck flat, a roast beef flat and a coffee shake. Our friends both got the regular thin cut sandwiches. The flats were good but not impressive. We got the flats because we didn't want the calories but we will not do this again. We will do the regular sandwich if we come back again. read more

Potbelly - one and a half flat and a shake with cookies in the straw - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Horrible service, I ordered two sandwiches came back home to find only one with bacon and mayo on it. Literally no meat nothing else like what are you doing or thinking. Service sucks go down the street and get everything from jewel & make it yourself. read more

Potbelly - This is a BLTA - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is clean, has great customer service and smells awesome. Parallel parking is available right out front and it's conveniently located on Lincoln in Lincoln Park. Claire and Bodi are super nice! Tell them whatsup when you go in! I am sad that the dream bar is going away :( read more

This is my favorite potbelly location so I was taken by surprise when my chicken sandwich didn't have chicken on it TWICE, once when I ordered and again when my husband went to pick up the corrected sandwich. I laughed the first time because I thought it was funny to forget Chicken on a Chicken sandwich and Patrick was very apologetic. However, I am less than two weeks postpartum so needless to say, I lost my shit the second time and my husband had to take over. Long story short, this review is for Patrick who went above and beyond to rectify the situation. There was issues with doordash that day too, and he tried his damndest to correct everything. Although we weren't able to get everything corrected and delivered that night, Patrick made sure to take care of us when we returned. He could have easily given the issue to someone higher up or blamed doordash or whatever but he really did go above and beyond. Because this is still my favorite potbelly location, I will give it more chances but I will be checking my sandwiches before I leave to make sure my chicken sandwich has chicken. read more

First off the employee was in the phone texting took several minutes to help me then he lied to me and said the drink was in the bag very unprofessional the employee was a young black guy read more

I come here fairly often as it is close to my location and normally I tip. Today I ordered with a young man who guided me to payment before adding toppings to my sandwich which was weird, i payed and for was the first time I didn't tip. We proceeded with topings and I asked for peppers "xtra peppers" to be exact because I normally like a lot. I literally decided to instead dine in for the very first time ever instead of heading out and sure enough I open my sandwich and was give 2 small pepper pieces. I had a feeling and I was right, what a spiteful thing to do. Ruin someone's lunch because he didn't get a tip, well because I dined in I was able to request peppers on the side and enjoyed my lunch. I wish I would've gotten his name, the young man and lady after him were helpful and apologize when I mentioned what happened. Just very disappointing of his part. read more

This Potbelly's location is one of my favorites. The staff is always so nice, efficient, and accurate. I live nearby so I love to order ahead and pick up. It is always ready on time. My sandwich is always warm and delicious! read more

My wife and I have been coming to this location for years. The other night we ordered a few sandwiches through Door Dash. There was an technical issue and the sandwiches weren't exactly what we orderd, but Patrick stepped in an made sure everything was rectified. He was quick, responsive, helpful, and one of the reasons why we'll keep coming to this location. read more

Pretty bummed right now. Spent $9 on a chicken salad sub that had at least 50% less meat and toppings on it. The sub was essentially just bread. Bread is all I tasted. Now I'm forced to go back to work and I'm still hungry. There's a lot of restaurants next door to this location, you might want to think about going there instead. Can I please get some sort of refund or store credit? Thanks. read more

I've only been to another pot belly's in the Chicago land area and the food is always tasty. But the service is lacking. With this specific location it is very small when ordering. It was around 12:30 Pm when i came in and ordered a few hoagies and a salad. The line was wrapped around the small counter and no organization. That's the only bad thing to say. Overall the food is average for a sub and salad place. read more

All the hype for sandwiches since we've been here. Toasted sandwiches like anywhere else I've had.,,not bad but nothing amazing. Decent food for decent price. Good if you're hungry and in a hurry read more

I ordered a mushroom melt and got a piece of bread with two mushrooms on it. This is honestly laughable. I know it's cheap but come on. They also didn't include the drink I ordered either. read more

Potbelly - I ordered a "mushroom melt" and got a piece of bread with two mushrooms on it. - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love potbelly but this location is FILTHY. Everything was sticky and nasty with trash everywhere. YUCK.

Potbelly"s consistently puts out the best sandwiches of any sub chain. This one is the original... where it all began. For that reason, alone, it's worth stopping into. After that, you've got a great sub in a unique little spot. The counter help is polite and The Wreck is a great lunch. There also always seems like there is an available parking spot waiting for me in front! What more can I ask for? read more

I love potbelly!! I go to this specific place once a week The produce always seems so fresh and it's just a great sandwich. The crew over there is very laid back yet quick when it comes to the craft of sandwich making. Just awesome. Will definitely keep on going there and recommend other people to do so as well. read more

Guess what I had for lunch today? Potbelly's skinny mushroom melt on wheat with swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, hot peppers and italian spices. The best part was that it was delicious and only $4. That's right $4. I couldn't believe it. I know I've said before that I'm not a big fan of chains, but Potbelly's is different. Their food is good. They have great customer service. Everyone is really friendly. The food is served up quickly and baked to perfection. It's within my budget and I didn't feel guilty eating it either. All pluses in my book. So, whaddya waiting for...this is a steal...go get yourself one right now! read more

I think I loved Potbelly more when it was one little store on Lincoln that I had to trek to.... but somehow they managed to expand without annoying me. They provide really great service (it was the only place I trusted to have a sandwich ready for me during the bar exam) and the sandwiches are solid. I even got a free Potbelly on Christmas Eve last year. I was delayed getting into O'Hare and knew my carnivore family would have nothing left for me (a veggie). When I discovered a Potbelly on the way home to the farms (in Lombard I think), I stopped to get my own Christmas dinner. They were closing and had already shut down the register... so they just made me a free sandwich. It was one of the best Potbelly's I've ever had. If they had only expanded to San Francisco, maybe I would have stayed! read more

I'll leave it to the others to give you an overall review of this place. It's no question that this place has some great sandwiches that'll put all the subpar sandwich franchises on the west coast to shame. Please, Pot Belly, please make your way to Orange County! The closest one to me is in Austin, TX. Yee-awwwwww. This is the only place where you can eat a sandwich for lunch/dinner and then an entirely second sandwich for dessert. Oh yes, I went there. I'm talking Big Jack's PB&J for dessert. Grape jelly gliding along the creamiest peanut butter on deli bread toasted to perfection. The warm gooey yin and yang nestled in warm buns is taste bud heaven. I'd imagine licking the back of Angelina Jolie's neck would taste the same. I could be wrong though so don't quote me. read more

I was super-enthused to find a potbelly after hearing my boyfriend talk about how great Chi-town's sandwiches are, but I don't think it was quite up to his hype. Sorry potbelly, I really did try to like you! From a LA transplant, SF sandwich-enthusiast perspective, I think this place reminds me of a quizno's- the sandwiches I mean. they were toasted, the bread was chewy, and the meat wasn't very entertaining. I had the 'A Wreak' with everything except mayo &peppers on the side. For $4.50 (regular size), it was the perfect amount of food for dinner, and pretty cheap! I snuck it into one of the bars across the street and the added peppers paired perfectly with a beer I was drinking. Also, I had a chocolate cookie with chocolate chips as dessert and that was AMAZING. I think the cookie was the best part of my potbelly experience. read more

The original Potbelly store, started as an antique shop then sandwiches were added to bolster sales. Ownership changed in the 90's and the sandwiches took off. New menu items have been added but the original sandwich is still the best. My advice to you at Potbelly, do not be afraid of the toppings. Select your sandwich and bread, wait for it to be toasted then you order toppings. As a general rule, I tell people to only omit the things that they absolutely cannot stand and get the rest. Its that gooey, melting, spicy combination that really sets the sandwich apart. Oh and get a cookie too, especially the oatmeal chocolate chip. Really you can't go wrong when you order here, you made it in the door already - smooth sailing from there. Staff is always super friendly and upbeat, you would be too if you got to eat Potbelly everyday! In the world of quick, cheap sandwiches - Potbelly is king. read more

I grew up with Potbelly's. In middle school, my friends Sophie and Cate and I would walk from Parker to the original Lincoln Ave location for lunch. Our weekly (or bi or tri weekly) excursion was always a special occasion. Cate, who was a professed vegetarian, always got the Italian sub - with about 4 or 5 different kinds of meat - because, according to her, she was a "vegetarian except at Potbelly's." Sophie and I consistently questioned this, because Cate would also eat meat at Max's Deli, another one of our haunts across the street from school. While I'm sad Max's is no longer around (for nostalgic reasons only), I am VERY glad that Potbelly's has maintained it's consistent high quality over the years, even with it's expansive franchising. My favorite has always been the turkey sub. Except now I get wheat instead of white (they didn't have a wheat option back in the day) with 1/3 less carbs, when they basically scoop out part of the bread. It tastes the same. Amazing bread, perfectly toasted. Where do you think Quizno's got the idea? (And why would anyone ever go to Quizno's when Potbelly's is around?) Potbelly's should trademark that toasted shit. And try their milk/frozen yogurt shakes. Chocolate is my favorite. (Chocolate is ALWAYS my favorite). I also love those mini butter cookies they give you on your straw. What a charming touch. Delish, delish delish! Franchise in LA, please!! read more

I've eaten at many Potbelly's in Chicago and this one does not make a sandwich like the others. Very sloppy, and the sandwich maker didn't pay attention to what I ordered through the app. No mustard, no cheese, no onions and not nearly enough meat for a BIG. Disappointing, especially considering I live down the street and will need to go somewhere else. If this was a family-owned shop and not part of chain, they would be out of business. read more

Apparently, this particular location on N Lincoln Ave, is the original one. I didn't know the story of PSW until I sat down with my friend and while eating our sandwiches, she filled me in on how it started off as an antique store, thus explaining the decoration of the place. If you're a carnivore, get the Wreck - salami, roast Beef, turkey, ham & swiss cheese. Damn good. If you're a vegetarian, get the Mediterranean - hummus, feta, artichoke hearts, crispy cukes and roasted red peppers. Also damn good. Find yourself a spot in one of their booths or tables and enjoy your sandwich! read more

How come every time I eat at Potbelly's I feel like I just ate a log and now it's trying to come right back up? Every single time. And I eat the veggie sandwich, so I can only imagine how the other sandwiches sit in your stomach. Cookies are pretty good, although I bet my roommate can make better. read more

Quaint decor and decent sandwiches. I haven't been here in awhile, but the most memorable parts are the potbelly stove and Mick Scott, the talented musician playing background music. Besides being a skilled guitar player, you may catch him picking a mandolin. I'd pay to see him perform, but you can enjoy him for free at Potbelly's. Parking. What parking? If you're lucky you'll find something within a few blocks, but this is typical for the neighborhood. read more

All I hear from Dave is "Pot Belly's are awesome". Coming to Chicago, I stated, first and foremost, I want a PotBelly sandwich.. We went, ordered and devoured it. A perfect cure for a hang over and now I crave it. Pot Belly, come out to SF and be my saturday morning treat. PLEASE! read more

The two guys working the counter were so nice and chill which I love. The food was amazing. I feel like I've been sleeping on Potbelly's but what other sandwich place can you get FIRE mac n cheese. (Don't @ me Panera) My favorite part was right before we sat down two teenagers were AGGRESSIVELY making out in the corner and eventually moved to the top stair area that is CLEARLY not accessible. The slurping noises were the loudest thing. The workers had to kick them out and while they left they called everyone a "buzzkill" Phenomenal food Phenomenal show Gotta love public confrontation Blessed to be here read more

Pretty standard potbelly location. Service is quick and tables are clean. Good vibes. Check. Great sandwiches. Check. Portrait of Dana Scully. Check. read more

Potbelly - This portrait makes this place a bit better than the rest - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Potbelly recently updated their nutritional info to clearly specify which items on the menu are vegan, vegetarian or otherwise! http://bit.ly/potbellysveganinfo I love, love, love the multigrain vegetarian, no cheese, extra shrooms. I get extra hot peppers because they are the best. The "big" sandwiches are only $5.40 and way more satisfying than, for instance, Subway's $5 footlongs. The general atmosphere of the Lincoln Ave location does not really differ from the cookie-cutter kitchyness Potbelly has reproduced across the country (the "chalk" menu, wooden booths, stupid "hand painted" signs with stupid slogans like "Eat Here Before We Both Starve!"), but the staff is always warm and sincere and they make some fast sandwiches. Also, this location carries Zapp's potato chips! I fell in lust with Zapp's after watching "How it's Made" and Mr. Zapp explained that chip eaters should open the bag upside down to distribute the delicious flavor that hangs out on the bottom. Genius. The BBQ is so good, these are seriously some of the best kettle chips around. Anyway, 5 stars for the fun and friendly dudes at the Lincoln Ave location, stellar sandwiches, spicy hot peppers, Zapp's greasy deliciousness, easy access to nutritional info and convenient locations all over the place. read more

Potbelly or Charlie Trotter's? This was always a dilemma when I went back home and then visiting Lincoln Park :) Would I want a series of incredible flavors in my mouth with fine wine or a few bites packed with incredible flavors followed by one of the best malts sliding down my throat? I remember over 20 years ago and for years it was just one shop and then it expanded to two shops in the city. I would have to haul my ass from Northbrook to eat the BEST DAMN SUB in the world. And of course you couldn't get just one.... I had to order three. Two to eat and the third to take home. If you've never been here, you have to get every sandwich toasted and with their pepper sauce.... hot peppers blended so perfectly for their subs. I remember taking so many of my friends visiting Chicago to Potbelly in the mid-90s, and they would talk about it for weeks after their visit. Potbellys is addictive. Drugged. Your mouth become dry just thinking about it and you want a fix. Drugged. Just like Buffalo Joe's wings in Evanston. Actually, all Chicago food is drugged :) Anyway, Maveron Capital (Howard Schultz's investment group) investment into Potbelly was an excellent move for them (don't you smell a great IPO?) and for everyone. They expanded from 2 shops to over 70 throughout the Midwest very well. I don't think I've been to a location where the quality was lost. Potbelly... hmmm.... I miss Potbelly... when will they open a location on the West Coast?!? read more

They NEED one of these in the bay area! I was visiting my best friend in downers grove and we went straight to this place from the airport. I got the chicken salad sandwich, LOVED it! It had the perfect spicy kick. My flight back to the bay was at 8am, so I had ANOTHER chicken salad sandwich for breakfast at the airport! The nearest one to my hometown is in Texas! =/ read more

I never heard of Potbelly's until of couple of years ago. And I have to say that was a damn shame. THIS PLACE ROCKS The sandwiches are phenomenal. The prices are reasonable. And the service in this location is great. They are quick and kind even when they have the huge lunch crowds. This is a 4 star Sandwich Spot! read more

How can you not love Potbelly? Friendly staff, good eats and consistent quality. This location is no exception. If you're hanging off Lincoln Ave in Lincoln Park... stop on by. PS: The chicken salad rocks! read more

If I could only eat one kind of sandwich for the rest of my life, it would be a double meat, provolone cheese chicken salad sandwich with hot peppers, oil, and italian seasoning from Potbelly's. Not sure what it is about their sandwich craft, but damn, they have it down and have been doing it for some time (since 1977). Toasted buns, perfect blend of meat, spices, melted cheese, ooh, ahhh. I was first introduced to this fine LP eatery when I was just a spring chicken right out of undergrad at my 1st job in the city. Their sandwiches were THE Sunday morning antidote to a Saturday night of imbibing along Lincoln Ave. Oh, the sweet memories... And to ... today .... every time I am back in Chi-town visiting, I make it my own personal sojourn to hit one of the Potbelly locations that have expanded through out the Chicago metroplex. It is a religious experience for me. I go with my tried and true chicken salad, a bag of chips, and top off the order with one of their handmade old school chocolate shakes. I may have to look into franchising this into Seattle. It would totally disrupt the sandwich market on the West Coast. It'd be the second coming of In-N-Out but for sandwiches. read more