I used to visit Potbelly's all the Tim in Southfield before the pandemic. I recently started going back. I forgot how much I love their subs. I've been ordering DoorDash from this location. My go-to order is the meatball sub. It is so delicious, and the barbecue chips. I've gotten the same order from this location twice now always delicious. read more

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ordered ahead and waited 40 minutes. watched the whole line go through twice. They didn't seem to care I was waiting at all.

Stopped going to Royal Oak/Normandy/Woodward many years ago when they made menu changes that eliminated all of the food that I liked there. Tried a couple of the new selections and didn't care for them, so, Adios Potbelly's! Respectfully read more

The sandwiches were great, fresh, hot & how we like it! It was ready per the estimated time given! read more

Potbelly - Building entrance - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

I can't wait for the robots to take over. Is it impossible to treat customers in a remotely friendly way? Maybe say hello? Thank you? Come again? This is specifically addressed toward the young woman handling the register. No eye contact, no greeting, no thank you, no acknowledgement whatsoever. She stood there fiddling with the receipt machine, ignored me, then finally gave me a "What kind of sandwich did you have." I paid, no response, nothing. When Potbelly first opened, their brand was to shout hello to everyone when they came in, be welcoming, enthusiastic, and glad to serve. No more. $13 for an average sandwich, a soda, and attitude. read more

We were totally underwhelmed when we visited Potbelly two weeks ago. Waaaay overpriced and skinny sandwiches that were mediocre in flavor, at best. I used to be a fan but they have upped prices and cut back on portions. Never again. read more

I am not sure who manages this location ( Royal Oak), but everything about it is horrible. They have perhaps 1 or 2 workers who are pleasant or at least do not possess the attitude problem of the remainder of the employees. I had to start going in as, every time I ordered delivery, it came without dressing. This was not an isolated incident, but rather occurred once a week for 6-8 weeks. After going in person, I realized why. I went yesterday and my husband and I were the only patrons with at least 5 people working. No greeting and it was like an adult daycare with all of employees essentially playing and goofing off. I will now drive out of my way to Troy or Bloomfirld Hills. read more

Fresh ingredients Great service Happy Customer I recently stopped in, while waiting on an appointment and decided to grab a late lunch with my Mom. As consistently true to the PotBelly culture, the team provided excellent service and a great food! There was a sense of happiness in the building, with all the team members smiling and laughing while working together. Restaurant was clean and well maintained. Food was AMAZING I had not had potbelly in a few years, and to know that it still tasted it as amazing as it did when I first tried it 10 years ago made me extraordinarily happy. Potbelly is a great company, with great quality food, with hand crafted employees. Check them out if you haven't read more

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I don't eat sandwiches often but if I do this is my go to, so like their Mediterranean sandwich, skinny and biggie on wheat. I also put extra peppers as I really like their giardineira peppers here, so spicy and perfect for their sandwiches. If it was for all of the carbs from the bread I would eat more of this stuff. I always want more after the last bite. I have to have their Zapp's hotter n hot jalapeños chips too. Their cookies are big, chewy and yummy too. read more

Potbelly - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Grabbed a sandwich here with my manager after a site visit the other day and it was good. Service was quick, sandwich was amazing. The chip selection is interesting. I wasn't fond of the voodoo chips but everything else was great. It also is a pretty large seating area and looks very clean. I'd get food from here again for sure. read more

I ordered on the app and showed up just as it was placed on the shelf. The sandwich was hot, but so was the bottle of coke. Ordered BBQ chips, but they gave me plain with no explanation. read more

I've been to this Potbelly's a number of times. It gets fairly busy during lunch time but they do a great job getting people through with some high quality sandwiches. One thing I would say is it's cold sometimes and the music can be a little too loud. read more

I had to have my sandwich re-made because they were in a rush. I ordered a simple turkey classic with bacon and avocado. When I first placed my order, the lady behind the topping station asks me if I want avocado I say "yes" and she hands the wrapped up/ bagged sandwich to me. Bf ordered a milkshake and asked the cashier for the butter cookie that goes on top. Cashier basically tells him it would be an inconvenience to go get the cookies because they are in a box above the counter and it would take awhile to get them down. Ok??? Lol we brush it off, pay and leave. I get in my car and open the bag (since we cannot dine in) and to my surprise..... there is no avocado. I walk in and advise the same lady who made my sandwich that she forgot the avocado. She gives an annoyed facial expression and asks if I would like the avocado in a bowl??????? Wtf . No I do not. I do not wish to pull apart my sandwich and shove some avocado in there. I just paid $16 for my meal. So I kindly ask to remake it. This woman proceeded to launch the sandwich I handed her into the garbage can as if she was playing in the NBA and let's out a big sigh of annoyance, then complains to another worker that she has to remake the sandwich . She hands me the replacement sandwich and tried to be nice and offer me a cookie as if I was a child . Got back in the car. Took a bite of the replacement sandwich. Now there is just a sliver of avocado and NO MAYO AND NO CHEESE. At this point I'm too hungry to go back in and complain so I just settle for the DRY sandwich, kettle chips and my chocolate chip cookie that I got for complaining. Worst service I've received from any potbelly location. End of rant. read more

Excellent food!!!!!, very sorry I moved, but it is available to me here with delivery, better if you have a car & pick it up yourself, door dash sucks & is way over priced!!!! BTW, THEY LISTED ME FROM CALIFORNIA, BUT I LIVE IN MICHIGAN read more

I've actually never been treated so poorly at a sub shop or any food establishment in my life. Context for this review: I am a server at a fast paced mid grade restaurant. I serve the worst of the worst of the general public. I'm also a social worker. Aka I have MAJOR empathy and compassion for food service employees and the service industry in general BC I LITERALLY deal with it, too. I was kind. I spoke clearly. And this employee spoke indirectly to me in a very rude tone- as if I was a complete inconvenience for her to even be taking the time to speak to me, apparently lol like... I'm at a loss. She talked shit under her breath about me, too. L O L. Bro. Anger management may be just for you. Perhaps a quick puff on the L? Perhaps a Xanax? Like Jesus F'ing Christ. S*** is wild. Maybe just be kind? Food was bomb though! I won't be back, wouldn't want to disturb the sociopath behind the counter, again. Huge yikes. Manager was kind. She gets 5 stars. Food 5 stars, too. Maybe just door dash it tho y'all read more

Really disappointing experience. Went in today for a sandwich and soup combo. No one in line just me, but the workers were talking with each other no one even acknowledging me. Waited a few minutes then finally a worker comes to the counter. She gives me a dirty look then asks what I wanted. I asked for provolone instead of Swiss and got Swiss cheese no big deal but not what I ordered. Workers overall were very rude! read more

This stores location doesn't have up to date hours, DoorDash showed up and there was a sign that apologized for randomly closing... I never received my food. read more

Potbelly - Wrong hours - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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I have always done pickup orders at this place. Every time I've ordered from here, I arrive at least 5 minutes after it says the order is completed. Every time, I have to wait in the restaurant for 10 minutes. They don't utilize the pickup order window. It's almost always ready just sitting there and you have to wait for someone to acknowledge that you're standing there to give the food. The workers are lazy and clearly don't care about efficiency. I'm done with this place. 1 star because the food slaps read more

I usually don't go to Potbelly's not because it's bad but because there are others that are better. Unfortunately I was in Verizon purgatory and had limited options for lunch that wouldn't jeopardize my place in line. Enter Potbelly's, the only choice in the strip mall except "the bux". A huge space for a sub joint the place is the Potbelly version of Cracker Barrel decor. The menu options are pre chosen, Italian, Mediterranean, turkey... Ok that's nothing new. They toast everything which goes with their name. I get it but it basically bleeds all the grease out of the FEW pieces of meat and cheese for a meh initial presentation. I ordered an Italian, regular size with oil and vinegar. They had no vinegar? Only Potbelly's Italian dressing. Ok. Welcome to mid west Sub land. $13 later for a combo and that's a lunch. With Jersey Mike's all over Michigan now Potbelly's better up their game or else they'll be part of the nostalgia on some other restaurants walls. Potbelly's better get in shape! read more

Potbelly - Huge dining area - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Came at 8pm and it closes at 9pm and was told the lobby was closed, just made it in town from a flight. Very rude staff!'

Haven't gone here in awhile, my daughter and I were the only ones there, the girl who finishes our sandwich had earbuds in and I kept saying what kind of sandwich it was and intil I made hand signals, she finally belligerently made it the correct way. They the cashier couldn't have been less friendly, I'm not sure she mumbled a couple words about what did we have, it was crazy, couldn't get outta there fast enough. read more

Absolutely painfully slow. Employees move will zero motivation and desire to get anyone out the door. I mean I come in whenever I'm craving Potbelly regardless but it's truly insane. read more

ask for Slavik he's really good. Good food and great service. 1000000000000000000 percent recommended

Sunday afternoon quick lunch. This location is very clean friendly staff. I enjoy the soup and sandwich combo and the soup is always hot!! Veggie soup low calorie packed with lots of flavor. read more

Quick, easy and friendly employees. I love their sandwiches and soups. Location is great but can get busy really quick and parking lot gets full. Very clean interior and clean bathrooms. read more

Potbelly - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Unfortunately disappointed. Again.... I like to order on my lunch, however, I have limited time. Therefore, I don't have to time to check my order before I leave the restaurant. This is the third time in a row they have given me the incorrect order. It's always the soup.... Either they don't give it to me (and fail to tell me they don't have it and still charge me), forget something, or this time just give me the flat out wrong one. While the food tastes good.. Check your orders or watch them make it!!!!!! read more

Great food and service! Fresh soup and ingredients. Public restrooms open during Cruise, kudos!

terrible service the employees wear big over the ear headphones while they take your order don't look you in the eyes mumble and my sandwich was a sloppy mess. terrible. never coming back. read more

It is not getting one star because of the food. It is getting one star because of incompetency and customer service. We order thru door dash often, under special instructions we ask for potbelly vinaigrette on the side. Every single time they do not send the vinaigrette and I even spoke with an employee regarding my door dash order today to add a special request to make both of our subs toasted twice, the employee even read the apraxia instructions back to me regarding the vinaigrette. I then call and ask to speak to a manager because like I said this has happened every single time we order thru door dash, I was told they were super busy and to call back in 10 minutes, so I wanted called back in 25 minutes to absolutely no answer to my call. I know it's minor but it's the fact that it has happened so many times and then the service is really not ok. read more

one of the greatest sandwiches my family and I have had. 100% recommend. Staff is great and prices are fair. inside is very clean and orderly. read more

I went to this restaurant with over half an hour left until they closed and the worker lied and said they were closed! The door was unlocked and online it said they were open! We could see them contemplating lying to us. Will never be coming here again because of the lazy workers. read more

Ordered a cubano sandwich for pickup. Aside from being 15 minutes late from the app quoted pick up time, they also filled the sandwich with all the meats from the wreck sandwich instead. I ordered well after the typical lunch rush and there was not a line of people waiting for their orders. Definitely won't return to this location. read more

Took 45 minutes of my lunch hour to get one...just one salad! Then when I told them to just cancel my order and give me my money back they told me they don't give refunds, that I had to do it online. WTF does that even mean? And all I got for my troubles was a free cookie. Never going back! read more

Easy for carry out during COVID. Can order online and was ready within 15 mins. Would get again.

) from not wearing masks properly to improperly training a new employee don't ever go here! The main ingredient to their sandwiches they forgot on my sandwich. it literally just had cheese and bacon on it. I understand places are short staffed but the employees that are employed should at least try to be competent!! I feel so very bad for the brand new employee whose fault it wasn't. I was told they will refund my debit card tomorrow I left my telephone number and I will be back if I don't get that refund!!! $15 for a sandwich without chicken salad on it!!! unbelievable! read more

They are THRIVING during COVID-19. Ordering through the app is super easy. When we have ordered for carry out, the food was ready when they said it would be, correct, and delicious. Everything in the restaurant seems very clean and the staff is still friendly. So happy to support a business I've always enjoyed that continues to make delicious food! read more

I ordered a meatball sub. I asked them to put what normally comes on the side. They put mayonnaise on it, which clearly doesn't go with the sandwich. read more

sign on the door said they are open until 9 pm. we got there at 8:30 pm and the doors were locked.

Hit or miss. This Potbelly will either make your sandwich perfectly, or just the opposite. I just can't understand it as I've had the same staff make my sandwich make my sub both ways. It defies logic. Fortunately I enjoy Potbelly enough and even when my sandwich is bad it's far better than other sub places. I just wish they were consistent. Say what you want about fast food places, they have consistency down, unlike places like this. read more

I haven't had Potbelly's in forever and was super pumped to eat. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with all toppings on it. They had to step away to open the extra lettuce. When I started eating my sandwich, I noticed they ONLY put lettuce on it and no other toppings. Pretty dissatisfying meal. Make sure you're watching your sandwich be made. read more