Matthew C.
Yelp
You know, I sort of like Potbelly's, but it always feels like a dive bar with all the lights on. It's sweaty feeling, yellow lighting, and the food is just sort of off in a strange way that makes you feel like shrugging your shoulders and taking another bite. Their flavor profiles are "unique" if that makes sense. I don't know what that means, but it feels accurate. They do give a free sandwich on your birthday sometimes, so that's cool. But honestly, the last time I went they had no meatballs but their app took a meatball order. I get there, some guy's stressed out about the meatballs, makes me a sliced beef sandwich instead, then throws his gloves in the back room and grunts while stomping towards the back office. It was weird, and the sandwich was gross.
If they're not busy, they do an okay job; and DEFINITELY some stores do better than others. The 119th and Blackbob store for instance does better than the Prairie Fire location by a long shot. Their cookies are good too, and they got the Zapp's chips which is NOLA cool. I've NEVER seen a potbellys packed with people like a Chipotle on a lunch hour if that means anything to you. I would try it, or don't - there's better options for your money: Hell, planet sub is better. Not firehouse though...don't go to firehouse. But they're definitely making sandwiches, and they are in FACT edible.
God Speed!