Potbelly is a neighborhood sandwich shop that has been feeding customers' smiles with signature oven-toasted sandwiches, soups, hand-dipped shakes, cookies baked fresh daily and other fresh menu items, customized just the way customers want them, for 45 years. Potbelly promises Fresh, Fast & Friendly service in a fun, welcoming environment that delivers good vibes. Since opening its first shop in Chicago in 1977, Potbelly has expanded to neighborhoods across the country, with more than 400 shops in over 30 states and Washington DC.