In the five years that I’ve lived in DC, it seems Pot Belly has taken over the town. Yes, I know, it’s a bit like a chain…but it’s sometimes incredibly convenient/easy for me to go sometimes when it’s late at the office and grab dinner.
- Food: I’ve ordered a lot of food at Pot Belly, but my standard is their turkey on wheat (photo on the left). It’s toasted (like Quizno’s) and they have some good topping options. Their hot peppers are soaked in oil which makes the sandwich greasy (boo). They’ve recently added salads to their menu and I tried their Italian salad with non-fat vinaigrette dressing (photo on the right). It has this great sweet tang to it and didn’t taste non-fat. The croutons, which I am betting were homemade (what else are they going to do with all that stale bread?), were a little soggy, but well seasoned.
- Service: They’re definitely efficient. Whenever you see the line snake outside the door, it’s a little shocking. But they are quick and even with that kind of a line, you can usually get your sandwich in under 20 minutes.
- Atmosphere: They have live music during the lunch hour which can be fun.
- Attire: Casual
- Overall: It’s good food at a good price. While they no longer offer their $3.29 sandwiches (they’re now $4.19), it’s still a good deal. The salads are a bit more (like $5.29), but they are yummy and quite filling. Also, when I feel the need to splurge, there’s nothing like their Oreo shake.
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June 26, 2008 at 5:28 pm
I agree. Potbelly is a good staple to have in one’s arsenal of lunch eateries.
You just have to know what you want, because they always seem to call on you when you are still in the mid or back of the line.
And the SUGAR COOKIES! OMG, they are so delicious. Not your everyday cookie due to the large amount of butter going into them, but a treat every once in awhile!
June 27, 2008 at 7:44 am
Sous Blue — so true! I haven’t had the cookies though…but sounds like I’ll have to try them sometime!
October 23, 2008 at 1:26 pm
I love Pot Bellys fat free vinegarette. Can I get the recipe????????
March 9, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Please give me a recipe for your fat free vinegarette.
May 18, 2009 at 11:05 am
Can I get the recipe for your fat free vinegarette? How many calories are in the dressing?