Potbelly: Your Go-To Sandwich Shop in Midtown East, NYC

Potbelly Introduce

In a city as dynamic as New York, where every minute counts, finding a place that offers both quick service and high-quality food is essential. Potbelly, located at 150 E 44th St in Midtown East, has mastered this balance, becoming a beloved spot for those seeking a delicious and satisfying meal. More than just a sandwich shop, Potbelly is a complete dining experience, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels like a pleasant escape from the city’s hustle. It's the kind of place that, as one customer noted, feels like a "great little hidden gem that seems almost private and exclusive," despite its prime location.

Potbelly's reputation is built on its signature toasted sandwiches, but the menu extends far beyond that, encompassing a variety of salads, soups, and milkshakes. The atmosphere is casual, making it a comfortable spot for everyone from college students to tourists, and the ample seating allows for a relaxing meal, whether you're dining alone or with a group. While it is a fast-food restaurant, Potbelly distinguishes itself with its focus on fresh ingredients, high-quality offerings, and a level of customer service that stands out. One review highlighted this, praising the staff as "really nice" and recounting a positive experience where a cashier took the time to explain a situation and even offered a survey for a free cookie. This personal touch is a hallmark of the Potbelly experience.

This article will provide a comprehensive guide to Potbelly, covering its location, the services it offers, its key features and highlights, and a look at what makes its food worth choosing. We will also provide all the necessary contact information to help you plan your visit.

Location and Accessibility

Potbelly is conveniently situated at 150 E 44th St, New York, NY 10017. Its location in Midtown East is highly accessible, making it a perfect spot for office workers on their lunch break and tourists exploring the city. The restaurant is just a short walk from Grand Central Terminal, which provides easy access via a variety of subway lines and commuter trains.

The establishment is also committed to providing an accessible environment for all patrons. It features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating. While parking can be challenging in Midtown, there is paid street parking available for those who drive. The location's combination of convenience and accessibility ensures that it is a welcoming destination for a wide range of customers.

Services Offered

Potbelly offers a variety of services to cater to the diverse needs of its New York clientele:

Delivery and Takeout: For those who prefer to enjoy their meal at home or at the office, the restaurant offers both delivery and takeout, including a no-contact delivery option.
Dine-in and Seating: The restaurant provides ample seating, with both booth and stool options, for a comfortable dine-in experience. One reviewer praised the "uninterrupted, peaceful lunch" they had with their spouse, noting the comfortable seating and clean surfaces.
Catering: Potbelly also offers catering services, making it a great choice for office lunches, group events, or any gathering where delicious, crowd-pleasing sandwiches are needed.
Payment Options: The restaurant accepts a variety of payment methods for convenience, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Features and Highlights

Potbelly is known for several key features that set it apart from other sandwich shops:

Live Music: One of Potbelly's most unique highlights is the live music, which adds a special, artistic touch to the dining experience. While not all locations may feature this at all times, it is a known highlight of the brand, enhancing the casual and cozy atmosphere.
Casual and Cozy Atmosphere: The vibe is relaxed and friendly, with one reviewer describing it as a "hidden gem" that feels "almost private." This makes it an ideal spot for a quick break or a leisurely lunch.
Underground Menu: Potbelly has a secret or "Underground" menu of unique creations, such as the "Wrecking Ball" and the "Barnyard," which are made by combining items from the regular menu. These items are often available exclusively through their app, adding an element of discovery for fans.
Family-Friendly: With a menu that is "good for kids," and a family-friendly atmosphere, it's a great place for a casual meal with the whole family.
High-Quality Sandwiches: The restaurant is known for its toasting process, which creates a warm, delicious sandwich. The bread is consistently praised, as are the wide variety of fillings and sauces, including their signature hot peppers.

Contact Information

For more information or to place an order, you can contact Potbelly using the information below:

Address: 150 E 44th St, New York, NY 10017

Phone: (646) 289-4202

Mobile Phone: +1 646-289-4202

What Is Worth Choosing

When you visit Potbelly, there are several menu items that come highly recommended by regulars. The "A Wreck" is the signature and most popular sandwich, featuring a satisfying mix of roast beef, turkey breast, smoked ham, and salami. It's often enjoyed with all the toppings, including the famous hot peppers. For something a little different, the "Cubano" and "Prime Rib Steak" sandwiches are also excellent choices. The "Underground" menu is also a great way to try unique combinations that you won't find on the main menu.

Beyond the sandwiches, Potbelly is also known for its other offerings. Their "Mac & Cheese" and various soups, such as "Broccoli Cheddar" and "Chicken Pot Pie," are perfect for a chilly day and can be paired with a half sandwich or salad as part of their "Pick Your Pair" deal. The desserts are also a must-try; the "Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie" and "Dream Bar" are popular choices. Additionally, the milkshakes, like the "OREO® Cookie Shake" and "Cold Brew Shake," are thick, creamy, and a perfect sweet treat to accompany your meal. A customer review praised the "fantastic" combination of their toasted subs and the variety of available toppings, while another raved about the deliciousness of their cookies and shakes. Whether you're a long-time fan or a first-timer, there's always something new and delicious to try at Potbelly.

Potbelly Food & drink

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
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
Solo dining

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

Offerings
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Vegetarian options

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual

Crowd
College students
Family-friendly
Groups
Tourists

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids

Parking
Paid street parking

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Potbelly Location

Potbelly

New York New York County New York East 44th Street

150 E 44th St, New York, NY 10017, USA

Potbelly Reviews

An average rating of ★4.1 from 288 user reviews.

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So whilst I did ask for a cookie and waited whilst no one came, I actually went back to the store seeing they were still open upon passing by and got my cookies. The cashier explained he was in the bathroom and hey they are human! So I’m not mad and he put me on to doing a survey to get a free cookie
August 26 · Carlyle Campbell (Cal)
Great little hidden gem that seems almost private and exclusive. The food is great, the staff were really nice and there was ample seating. The surfaces were clean but a few of the stool seats were broken but there are booth seats as well. It was nice to have an uninterrupted, peaceful lunch with my husband here, right off the beaten path of Lexington ave.
April 09 · Amelia PHW
For context, I've worked in the area for over 15 years. This location has been on my regular lunch rotation since they opened. That of course changed over the pandemic, and this location has not been able to recover. Unfortunately it has taken a turn for the worst over the past couple years with the current shift manager.Over the past couple years, I've had consistent bad experiences with them. Everytime I visit, something is wrong. I tend to forget about it 2-3 months later and visit again, but the last 2 experiences in particular are prompting me to write this review.Over the past 2 years, they have been consistently late in having your order ready - I always order ahead online. Due to that, I figured I would come 10-15mins after it would be ready. About 6 months ago I popped in about 10mins after the sandwich was supposed to be ready. After waiting and the staff looking around, they stated someone had stolen my sandwich, and to please wait they will make me a new one. Shift manager was not apologetic, simply matter of fact. I got my food about 45mins after I should have gotten it.Today the same thing happened - my sandwich was supposed to be ready at 11:57am, I showed up around 1210pm and no sandwich. Staff looking around, same Shift Manager got to me around 1230 after I'd showed them my email confirm multiple times to state it was stolen. There was another guy in the same situation. Got my sandwich at 1245. Complained to the Manager who stated there is "nothing" she can do other that remake the sandwich since it was stolen. Well here's and idea - how about you guys have an employee hand out the orders so people don't take them. Happened twice today and to me before! She was not rude but just unemphatic.I typically don't like to write negative reviews, but this bad service has gone on for a while. After coming here to write the review, I noticed there are similar reviews. The food has also been hit or miss over the past couple years. Management really needs to review this location!! Since I spent the time to write this review, I won't be forgetting nor returning to this location!
July 29 · Ash Majid
Love this place, used to get potbelly back when I lived in Chicago. I come after work to beat the lunch rush. Uges, who has helped me the last two times has been really excellent, Friendly and makes a delicious sandwich. I rec this spot especially when served by Uges.
July 18 · maor gutwaks
Now this Potbelly location is fantastic. Service was nice great atmosphere and the food was fresh not all locations are the same but 44th St. and Lexington hands-down five star.!!! Thanks to the staff thereKyle, Ms. Carmen, Tae and EsmeraldaAmazing fun and so polite and they greet you all with a smile….
May 15 · Shine Williams