Potbelly Sandwich Works

It doesn't seem to matter what time I stop by Potbelly; there's invariably a line of hungry 20- and 30-somethings waiting to get their sandwich fix. Yes, there's a potbelly stove inside, as well as a player piano and other Old West saloon-type memorabilia, but fans come here for the made-to-order grilled sub sandwiches (that's all they serve). Prepared on homemade rolls stuffed with your choice of turkey, Italian meats, veggies, pizza ingredients, and more, and layered with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and Italian seasonings, they're warmed in a countertop toaster oven. Even with all the fixin's, each is under $5 (unlike the massive subs found at many other spots, Potbelly's are more the size of normal sandwiches). Tempting milkshakes keep the blender busy. And the good news about those lines: The behind-the-counter staffers are experts at keeping things moving, so you never end up waiting too long. Potbelly has close to 30 locations throughout the city, including 190 N. State St. (tel. 312/683-1234) and in the Westfield North Bridge shopping center, 520 N. Michigan Ave. (tel. 312/664-1008), both of which are convenient to the Loop and Mag Mile.

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