The Facts of Potbelly

RESTAURANT NAME: Potbelly Sandwich Shop

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD: Bryant Keil

CEO: Aylwin Lewis

DESCRIPTION: Potbelly Sandwich Shop is a unique neighborhood sandwich joint that started in 1977 when a little antique store on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago started selling toasted sandwiches (right along with vintage stoves, old books and other knick knacks) to boost business.

We’ve kept the offbeat and inviting atmosphere that invites you to relax and stay a while. Each store is still filled with antiques, vintage signs, old photographs, music memorabilia and, of course, a potbelly stove. The air is filled with the sounds of live local musicians, the whirl of the old-fashioned shake mixer and the enthusiastic chatter of staff and customers alike.

Our passion for great food has helped us develop a huge following of loyal Potbelly fans. Sandwiches like “A Wreck” made with Black Angus roast beef, old world salami, oven roasted turkey breast, hickory smoked ham and melted Swiss cheese, have put an end to the antiques part of the business. The chicken salad in our Chicken Salad Sandwich is handmade every day. Our Italian Sandwich has four Italian meats - authentic capicola, mortadella, salami, and pepperoni. It’s straight forward, great tasting, wholesome, comfort food.

But we have more than just great sandwiches. We offer made to order salads, including the Uptown and Farmhouse. Both are freshly made with all-natural grilled chicken breast and loaded with flavorful ingredients like grapes, hard-boiled egg, candied walnuts and bacon all on a fresh salad mix. All of our soups are loaded with vegetables and other tasty stuff. And the Chili is super-meaty - just like Mom’s. We are also famous for our sweets - like outrageous Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies baked fresh throughout the day. We take the time to make sure that each hand dipped, real ice cream milkshake comes with a cute little butter cookie on the straw.

At Potbelly, you get the chance to create the sandwich or other item the way you like it. You can order your bread “thin-cut” for about 1/3 less bread, leave off the mayo, or load up on lettuce, or tomatoes, or sliced pickle, or our unique Potbelly Hot Peppers ... it is up to you. The choices are endless. We don’t start making your food until you place your order ... so you can let your mood determine what you order.

From their very first visit, customers are often hooked (some have even been known to experience intense cravings the very next day). It doesn’t take long before Potbelly fans have a favorite sandwich or salad they refer to thereafter as “My Potbelly”.

CATERING: Potbelly can come to you. Large orders of our sandwiches, salads and soups are available through our catering menu. So, those planning parties or group meetings have every reason to host their gatherings Potbelly-style! Visit our catering page for more information.

DELIVERY: All our food may be ordered for pick-up or delivery. Delivery is only available at select Potbelly stores. Call the Potbelly nearest you for delivery area. Most stores have a delivery charge. Visit our store locator for more information on delivery for your store.