Potbelly Sandwich Works Menu Prices (2026)
Potbelly built its business on toasted sandwiches served fast, and its pricing structure is unusually simple: nearly every sandwich comes in three sizes — Skinny, Original and Bigger — with the Original as the default. Choosing the right size is the main lever on what you pay.
The chain's best-known value plays are the Pick Your Pair combos, which let you build a half sandwich with a cup of soup, a salad or mac and cheese, and the free shake or cookie offers that arrive through the Perks loyalty programme.
How to Save Money at Potbelly Sandwich Works
- Order Skinny instead of Original to save $1.50 — the bread and toppings are identical, only the meat portion changes.
- Pick Your Pair at $11.49 beats a full sandwich plus a side ordered separately by about two dollars.
- Potbelly Perks gives a free cookie on signup and a free Original sandwich after your first few qualifying visits.
- Order in the app for pickup — Potbelly runs app-exclusive discounts that never appear on delivery platforms.
Potbelly Sandwich Works Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Potbelly sandwich in 2026?
An Original-size sandwich runs about $8.99 to $9.99 depending on the filling. Skinny takes roughly $1.50 off and Bigger adds about $3.00 for extra meat and cheese.
What is the difference between Skinny, Original and Bigger at Potbelly?
All three use the same bread and toppings; only the protein and cheese quantity changes. Skinny has about a third less meat than Original, and Bigger has roughly 40 percent more. The price steps are consistent at −$1.50 and +$3.00.
What is Pick Your Pair at Potbelly?
Pick Your Pair costs about $11.49 and lets you combine any two of a half sandwich, cup of soup, side salad or mac and cheese. Adding chips and a drink brings it to roughly $14.29.
How much is a Potbelly shake?
A hand-dipped milkshake is about $6.29 and a malt about $6.49. They are made with real ice cream, which is why they are priced above typical fast-food shakes.
Does Potbelly cater?
Yes. Box lunches run about $14.99 per person, a three-foot party sub is roughly $79.99, and platters for 8 to 10 people start near $89.99. Larger orders generally need a day's notice.
Is Potbelly cheaper than Jersey Mike's or Subway?
Potbelly sits between them. An Original Potbelly sandwich at roughly $9.49 is close to a Jersey Mike's regular sub, and both are above Subway's footlong value pricing — though the portions and bread differ meaningfully.