Campus Restaurant Roundup, Summer 2008

Photo by John Anderson

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Potbelly started in 1977 as a small antique store and over time added sandwiches. Now they are a chain operating in nine states. The location on the Drag features sandwiches ($4.19, served warm on white or wheat), salads ($5.29), soups ($2.69/3.99), chili ($2.99/4.29), and a menu of hand-dipped shakes, malts, and smoothies ($2.69).

We sampled A Wreck, which is made with salami, roast beef, turkey, ham, Swiss, hot peppers, lettuce, pickles, onions, tomatoes, and vinaigrette. For the price, it is a substantial and toothsome sandwich. The mocha milk shake was rich and thick. Potbelly fits the student wallet like a glove and tastes good doing it.