Potbelly Menu Prices 2026: Toasted Sandwiches, Soups & Hand-Dipped Shakes

An Original-size sandwich is about $7.49–$8.49 depending on the build, as of May 2026. The signature A Wreck is about $8.29. The lighter Skinny size starts around $6.49, and the larger Big size starts around $10.29. You can turn any sandwich into a meal — adding chips, a cookie and a drink — for about $4.49 more. Prices vary by location and run higher in urban markets like downtown Chicago, New York and D.C.

A Wreck (about $8.29) is Potbelly's signature sandwich and most popular order — a toasted stack of salami, roast beef, turkey, ham and Swiss cheese, all toasted together in the oven. The name comes from the idea of a delicious "wreck" of all the meats piled into one sandwich. It's the item most recommended to first-time visitors and the best representation of what Potbelly does: a generous, warm, toasted multi-meat sub. Add your choice of toppings at no extra charge.

Potbelly offers every sandwich in three sizes. The Skinny (from ~$6.49) uses about two-thirds the bread for a lighter, lower-calorie sandwich. The Original (~$7.49) is the standard size most people order. The Big (from ~$10.29) packs in more meat and cheese for a larger appetite. The bread and fillings are the same across sizes — only the proportions change. The Skinny is popular with anyone watching calories who still wants the toasted Potbelly experience.

Yes — toasting is the defining feature of Potbelly. Every sandwich is run through an oven and toasted, melting the cheese and warming the bread and fillings. This sets Potbelly apart from cold-sub chains like Subway and Jersey Mike's (where toasting is optional) and is closer to a Quiznos-style toasted format. The warm, melty result is central to the brand's appeal. The toasting happens by default on the made-to-order line.

Yes — desserts are a signature part of Potbelly. Hand-dipped milkshakes are about $5.29 (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Oreo), and a malt is about $5.49. The shop-baked cookies are about $1.99 — Chocolate Chip, Sugar, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and a fudgy Brownie Cookie — and are often served warm. The coconut-oat Dream Bar ($2.49) is another classic. Adding a cookie is part of the "Make it a Meal" combo. The hand-dipped shakes use real ice cream blended thick.

Potbelly has solid vegetarian options. The flagship is the Mediterranean sandwich (~$7.29) — hummus, feta, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, cucumbers and mushrooms, toasted. Other vegetarian picks: the Garden Salad ($6.99), Mac & Cheese ($5.29), Broccoli Cheddar and Garden Vegetable soups ($4.49), all the milkshakes, smoothies and cookies, plus chips, potato salad, coleslaw and a pickle spear. You can also build any sandwich meatless with cheese and veggie toppings.

Potbelly traces back to 1977 in Chicago, when the owners of an antique shop called the Potbelly Stove began selling toasted sandwiches to draw in customers — the sandwiches outgrew the antiques. The current fast-casual chain was built out from that original shop and grew nationally, going public in 2013. Today Potbelly operates roughly 400+ U.S. locations, concentrated in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and major metro downtowns. Many shops feature live or recorded music and a cozy, retro neighborhood feel.

The three are close on price. A Potbelly Original sandwich (~$7.49–$8.29) sits roughly in line with a regular Jersey Mike's sub and slightly above a typical Jimmy John's sandwich. Where Potbelly differs is format: everything is toasted by default, and the menu extends well beyond sandwiches into soups, mac & cheese, salads, hand-dipped shakes and warm cookies. Jimmy John's wins on speed and delivery; Jersey Mike's on its "Mike's Way" cold subs. Potbelly's toasted format and dessert lineup are its differentiators.