Potbelly: Your Go-To Sandwich Shop in Midtown Manhattan

Potbelly Introduce

In the heart of Midtown Manhattan, where the pace is as fast as the city's ambition, finding a reliable and satisfying meal is a daily mission. Potbelly, a beloved sandwich shop located at 501 7th Avenue, provides a delicious and dependable solution for locals, office workers, and tourists alike. This isn't just a place to grab a quick bite; it's a destination for high-quality, toasted sandwiches, hearty soups, and fresh salads that offer a comforting and flavorful break from the city's hustle. Potbelly stands out by combining the speed of a fast-casual restaurant with the quality and variety of a well-stocked deli.

Potbelly's atmosphere is casual and trendy, creating a welcoming space where you can relax and enjoy your meal. The menu is designed to cater to a variety of tastes and dietary needs, featuring everything from classic comfort food to healthy options. The star of the show is, of course, the sandwiches. Each one is served warm and toasty, giving it a unique and satisfying texture. From the fan-favorite “A Wreck®,” a meaty masterpiece, to the vegetarian-friendly "Veggie Melt," there's a sandwich for every craving. The ability to customize each order ensures that every customer gets exactly what they want.

Beyond its sandwiches, Potbelly is also renowned for its delicious soups, especially the beloved Broccoli Cheddar. Pairing a sandwich with a cup of soup is a classic combination that provides a perfect, well-rounded meal, especially on a chilly New York day. The menu also includes a variety of fresh salads, tasty sides, and delectable desserts like freshly baked cookies and hand-dipped milkshakes. This diverse offering makes Potbelly an ideal spot for any meal, whether you're dining solo, with a group, or with family. The establishment’s friendly and attentive service is a key part of the experience, ensuring a pleasant visit even during the busiest lunch rushes.

Location and Accessibility

Potbelly is conveniently located at 501 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018. This prime location places it in the bustling heart of the Garment District, just a stone's throw from Times Square, Bryant Park, and Herald Square. Its central position on 7th Avenue makes it easily accessible from multiple subway lines, bus routes, and major transportation hubs like Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal. This makes it a perfect stop for anyone commuting into the city or exploring its most famous attractions. The restaurant is also designed to be accessible to all, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating, ensuring that every customer can dine comfortably.

Services Offered

Dine-in: Customers can enjoy their meal in the restaurant’s casual and inviting atmosphere, with ample seating available.
Takeout: The takeout service provides a quick and convenient option for those on a tight schedule who want to grab their food and go.
Delivery & No-contact delivery: For maximum convenience, Potbelly offers both standard and no-contact delivery services, allowing you to enjoy your meal from the comfort of your home or office.
Catering: Potbelly is a great choice for catering, providing delicious sandwiches and sides for business meetings, parties, and other group events.

Features / Highlights

Wide Variety of Customizable Options: The menu is extensive and highly customizable, with a selection of toasted sandwiches, fresh salads, and comforting soups. Customers can build their own meals to perfectly suit their tastes and dietary needs, including vegetarian options.
Famous Toasted Sandwiches: Potbelly’s signature toasted sandwiches, such as the "Prime Rib Steak" and "A Wreck®," are a major highlight and a key reason for the shop's popularity.
Craveable Soups and Sides: The Mac & Cheese, Chili, and Broccoli Cheddar soups are fan favorites, providing a perfect complement to any sandwich. The menu also includes a variety of chips and a whole pickle for a complete meal.
Delicious Desserts and Shakes: The freshly baked cookies and hand-dipped milkshakes are a perfect way to end a meal, with flavors like Cinnamon Churro and OREO® Cookie shakes.
Live Music: Some Potbelly locations are known for having live music, adding to the fun and unique atmosphere. While not all locations may feature this, it speaks to the brand’s commitment to being a welcoming and entertaining neighborhood spot.
Accessibility and Family-Friendly: With high chairs, a kid's meal menu, and wheelchair accessibility, Potbelly is a great choice for a diverse crowd, including families.

Contact Information

Address: 501 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018Phone: (646) 289-4205

What is worth choosing

In a city filled with countless sandwich shops, Potbelly distinguishes itself through its consistent quality, extensive menu, and versatile service options. What makes it particularly worth choosing is the combination of a high-quality product with the convenience of a fast-casual setting. The toasted sandwiches are a step above the usual fare, providing a delicious and comforting meal that feels both gourmet and familiar. The ability to pair a sandwich with one of their famous soups or a fresh salad offers a value proposition that is hard to beat.

Beyond the food, the service and atmosphere are also key reasons to choose Potbelly. Despite the fast pace, the staff is known for being friendly and efficient, ensuring that the customer experience is always a positive one. The casual and trendy atmosphere makes it a great spot for a relaxed lunch break, a solo dinner, or a meal with a group. For a New Yorker, the availability of takeout, delivery, and catering services makes Potbelly a flexible solution for any situation, whether you're grabbing a quick lunch at the office or ordering food for a large gathering. Its location and accessibility further solidify its status as a top choice. Potbelly is not just another sandwich shop; it's a reliable, delicious, and convenient part of the New York City dining scene that is well worth a visit.

Potbelly Menu

Combos & Deals
Pick Your Pair Skinny Sandwich + Soup $12.99
Choose any skinny sandwich and any cup of soup, chili, or mac & cheese
Pick Your Pair Salad + Soup $12.99
Choose any half salad and any cup of soup, chili, or mac & cheese
Pick Your Pair Skinny Sandwich + Salad $14.99
Choose any skinny sandwich and any half salad

Sandwiches
Prime Rib Steak
Tender sliced prime rib steak, swiss, housemade caramelized onions, garlic aioli. Want to turn up the heat? Try it with our signature Hot Peppers.
Cubano
Slow-cooked pulled pork, hickory smoked ham, swiss, deli mustard, pickles
Sweet Heat Pork BBQ
Slow-cooked pulled pork, cheddar, pickles, and sweet heat BBQ sauce made with our signature hot peppers
A Wreck
A meaty fan favorite! Turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, Angus roast beef, salami, swiss. Want to spice it up a little? Try it with our NEW Hot Pepper Ranch.
Italian
Salami, old-world capicola, pepperoni, mortadella, provolone. Want to add even more flavor? Try it with Oil and NEW Red Wine Vinegar.
Avo Turkey
Hand-sliced turkey breast, swiss, fresh-sliced avocado, cucumbers. Want to spice it up a little? Try it with our NEW Hot Pepper Ranch.
Chicken Club
All-natural grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar. Want sweet with a little spicy? Try it with our NEW Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce.
BLTA
Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, fresh-sliced avocado. Want to spice it up a little? Try it with our NEW Hot Pepper Ranch.
Veggie Melt
Fresh-sliced avocado, swiss, cheddar, provolone, mushrooms. Want to add even more flavor? Try it with our NEW Roasted Garlic Aioli.
Pizza Melt
Pepperoni, old-world capicola, crumbled meatball, smothered in marinara sauce, provolone, Italian seasoning, mushrooms [can be made vegetarian]. Want to turn up the heat? Try it with our signature Hot Peppers.
Mediterranean
All-natural grilled chicken, feta, zesty hummus, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, cucumbers (can be made vegetarian)
Mama's Meatball
Homestyle beef + pork meatballs smothered in marinara sauce, provolone, Italian seasoning. Want to turn up the heat? Try it with our signature Hot Peppers.
Turkey Breast
Hand-sliced turkey breast, swiss. Want to add even more flavor? Try it with our NEW Roasted Garlic Aioli.
Smoked Ham
Hickory smoked ham, swiss. Want to add the perfect companion? Try it with our Deli Mustard.
Roast Beef
Angus roast beef, provolone
Grilled Chicken
All-natural grilled chicken, cheddar. Want sweet with a little spicy? Try it with our NEW Sweet Heat BBQ sauce.
Tuna Salad
100% albacore tuna salad, swiss. Want a little crunch? Try adding some Cucumbers.
Chicken Salad
Chicken salad, provolone. Want a little crunch? Try adding some Cucumbers.
PB&J
Creamy peanut butter, grape jelly
Grilled Cheese
Melted cheddar

Underground
Barnyard
Turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, Angus roast beef, salami, meatballs, applewood smoked bacon, Swiss. Want to turn up the heat? Try it with our signature Hot Peppers.
Smokestack
Slow-cooked pulled pork, sweet heat barbeque sauce, and our signature mac & cheese
Chicken Cordon Bleu
All-natural grilled chicken, hickory smoked ham, Swiss cheese, deli mustard, lettuce and tomato served on our toasty bread
Clubby
Oven roasted turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, applewood smoked bacon, provolone, and creamy buttermilk ranch. Want to spice it up a little? Try it with our NEW Hot Pepper Ranch.
Lucky 7
Turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, Angus roast beef, salami, old-world capicola, pepperoni, mortadella, provolone. Want to add even more flavor? Try it with Oil and NEW Red Wine Vinegar.
Sicilian
Crumbled meatballs, marinara, salami, old-world capicola, pepperoni, mortadella, mushrooms, provolone. Want to turn up the heat? Try it with our signature Hot Peppers.
Wrecking Ball
Crumbled meatballs, marinara, turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, Angus roast beef, salami, provolone. Want to turn up the heat? Try it with our signature Hot Peppers.
Fireball
Homestyle beef + pork meatballs, chili, Potbelly hot peppers, cheddar
A Wreck® Salad
Our fan favorite…now in a salad! Turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, Angus roast beef, salami, swiss, hard-boiled egg, cucumber and tomatoes, served on a bed of field greens with creamy buttermilk ranch. Want to spice it up a little? Try it with our NEW Hot Pepper Ranch.
Pork BBQ Mac
Our signature three-cheese mac topped with slow-cooked pulled pork and our sweet heat BBQ sauce.

Salads
Farmhouse Salad
All-natural grilled chicken breast, bacon, crumbled blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, cucumber and tomatoes, served on a bed of field greens with creamy buttermilk ranch. Want to spice it up a little? Try it with our NEW Hot Pepper Ranch.
Apple Walnut Salad
All-natural grilled chicken breast, crumbled blue cheese, grapes, apples, dried cranberries and candied walnuts, served on a bed of field greens with balsamic vinaigrette
Powerhouse Salad
All-natural grilled chicken breast, fresh-sliced avocado, hummus, hard-boiled egg, cucumber and tomatoes, served on a bed of field greens with non-fat vinaigrette
Chicken Salad Salad
Freshly made chicken salad, provolone cheese, dried cranberries, cucumber and tomatoes, served on a bed of field greens with balsamic vinaigrette

Soups & Macs
Mac & Soups available after 10:00 am
Chili Mac
Hearty beef chili with kidney beans, bell peppers and onions topped with our creamy, three-cheese mac
Mac & Cheese
Creamy, three-cheese mac
Broccoli Cheddar
Creamy cheese soup with tender pieces of broccoli and carrots
Chicken Pot Pie
Tender, slow-roasted chicken breast and veggies topped with crumbles of fresh-baked pie crust
Chili
Hearty beef chili with kidney beans, bell peppers and onions
Garden Vegetable
Beans, carrots, celery, corn, mushrooms, onions, peppers, potatoes and zucchini in a light tomato broth
Loaded Baked Potato
Hearty potato soup with bacon, cheddar cheese and green onion

Drinks
Fountain
Fountain Large
Coke $3.79
20 oz. Bottle
Diet Coke $3.79
20 oz. Bottle
Sprite $3.79
20 oz. Bottle
Cherry Coke $3.79
20 oz. Bottle
Coke Zero Sugar $3.79
20 oz. Bottle
16 oz. Bottled Water $2.49
16 oz. Bottle
25 oz. Bottled Water $2.99
25 oz. Bottle
IBC Cream Soda $3.79
12 oz. Bottle
IBC Root Beer $3.79
12 oz. Bottle
San Pellegrino $3.79
16.9 oz. Bottle
San Pellegrino Blood Orange $3.79
11.15 oz Can
Gold Peak Sweet Tea $3.79
18.5 oz. Bottle
Arizona Tea $3.69
16oz Bottle
Peach Tea Snapple $3.49
16oz Bottle
Nantucket Nectars Orange Mango $3.79
16oz Bottle

Chips & Sides
Chips + Drink $4.99
Make it a Meal Deal! Choose any chips and a drink.
Chips + Bottled Drink $4.99
Make it a Meal Deal! Choose any chips and a drink.
Chips + Shake $4.99
Make it a Meal Deal! Choose any chips and a shake.
Zapp's Regular Chips $2.59
Zapp's Salt & Vinegar Chips $2.59
Baked Lay's $2.59
Utz Cheese Curls $2.59
Zapp's Hotter 'N Hot Jalapeño Chips $2.59
Zapp's Mesquite BBQ Chips $2.59
Zapp's Hot Pepper Chips $2.59
Zapp's VooDoo Regular Chips $2.59
Hot Peppers Jar $7.49
Our famous giardiniera hot peppers, ready to spice up your kitchen at home. A perfect gift, too.
Potbelly Whole Pickle $1.59

Cookies & Shakes
S'mores Cookie $2.79
Chocolate chunks, graham crackers and marshmallows
6-Pack Cookie Box
Choose 6 of your favorite cookie or an assortment of our fresh-baked cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie $2.79
A Potbelly favorite! Freshly baked oatmeal chocolate chip cookie
Sugar Cookie $2.79
Baked fresh daily
Chocolate Brownie Cookie $2.79
Baked fresh daily
Dream Bar $2.79
Rich, chocolatey oatmeal bar with sweet caramel
Bag of Mini Cookies $5.69
Dozen mini oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Cinnamon Churro Shake
All the flavor of a cinnamon-sugar churro blended with hand-dipped vanilla ice cream.
Root Beer Float Shake
The classic flavor of a soda shop favorite in a creamy hand-dipped shake.
Banana Pudding Shake
The creamy vanilla and sweet banana flavors of the dessert classic, now in a delicious hand-dipped shake
Cold Brew Shake
Cold-brewed Arabica coffee and hand-dipped vanilla ice cream. Shake and wake!
OREO® Cookie Shake
Made with hand-dipped ice cream. OREO is a trademark of Mondelez International group, used under license.
Chocolate Shake
Made with hand-dipped ice cream
Strawberry Shake
Made with hand-dipped ice cream
Vanilla Shake
Made with hand-dipped ice cream

Upsells
Chips + Drink $4.99
Make it a Meal Deal! Choose any chips and a drink.
Chips + Bottled Drink $4.99
Make it a Meal Deal! Choose any chips and a drink.
Cookie
6-Pack Cookie Box
Choose 6 of your favorite cookie or an assortment of our fresh-baked cookies
Mac or Soup Cup
Half Salad

Potbelly Details

Service options
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Live music

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Vegetarian options

Dining options
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy

Crowd
College students
Family-friendly
Groups
Tourists

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs

Potbelly Photos

Potbelly Location

Potbelly

New York New York County New York 7th Avenue

501 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

Potbelly Reviews

An average rating of ★4.2 from 594 user reviews.

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It’s a chain restaurant so it’s nothing too crazy but honestly if you need a quick meal, this place is great and the prices and portion sizes are reasonable.
August 15 · Nathan Bantle
The prime rib steak sandwich and broccoli cheddar soup were tasty. The cashier, however, was quite unhappy. it took a while from order to payment.
May 14 · Sleepy Sleeping
Love the employees, they are quite nice but man the sandwich I got was beyond undercooked. The bacon was nearly uncooked and the chicken even more so. I am genuinely surprised since I’ve come here often and never had a bad experience but that has the be the worst sandwich I got that can get people sick. I hate being that guy here but you gotta be more careful with the sandwiches potbelly.
September 10 · Winterbourne 23
Love their sandwiches and milkshakes here. Usually during lunch time it's gets busy. So go after lunch or before lunch. Their soups are good and hearty. Staffs are nice and friendly but they work really slow. Overall great sandwiches and will be coming back soon.
January 30 · Rafael Yau
Just like Subway! I was sort of expecting that. Which is fine. I ordered the Italian on multi grain with hot peppers. The peppers had a little kick to it. The place is huge with practically no customers. Come eat while the place is still open for business. I am sure whoever owns this place is losing their shirt. The interior is huge and antique looking. Real cool atmosphere.
May 13 · O V H