Potbelly’s

beer is cold and te food is amazing for bar food.

It’s a fairly clean place with good prices to attract a college/​blue collar crowd. The day I went the place probably had about 30 people or so in it, but appeared to only have one person working behind the bar and running food at the same time. I also saw one guy working the kitchen. I was sitting at the bar for a good 5 – 10 minutes before I got to place my drink order and ask for a menu. Mind you the bartender herself was great. She was working hard, but just had no help. I would see a couple people get behind the bar to get something, but they spent most of the time sitting at the bar drinking. Wasn’t sure if they worked there or if the bar is just that laid back. I noticed I had to wait on my beer because the tap was pouring too much foam. This is usually due to the temperature of the keg or tap being too warm. The beer tasted fine and was cold enough to enjoy, but probably not at the temperature it needs to be to prevent the foaming.
I then ordered food off the menu. Simple stuff, chicken fingers, fries, etc. I was prepared for frozen food for the $ 6 they were charging for the basket. They brought out the food and on the plate was hand cut french fries and hand breaded chicken tenders. At first glance it looks good and there is a good amount of food on the plate. I pick up a couple fries and they are greasy and very soggy. Too much moisture in the potato mixed with oil from the fryer will do that. Then we have the chicken tenders. It was really tragic because the breading looks good and tastes well seasoned, but the breading falls right off the chicken, which is what happens when you don’t use an egg wash. The chicken was a mixed bag. Some pieces were tender and cooked well, some were rubbery, and some were so tough I couldn’t bite through.
There’s a lot of potential for this place and if they could get better service and consistency in the kitchen this could be a fun little place to eat and have a couple drinks. For all their issues they had a clean bathroom, they are in a decent part of town, and the staff they did have working was friendly. They also could spend some money and clean up the front of the building. A new sign and a fresh coat of paint would go a long way in pulling in customers. My folks used to go to Potbelly’s years ago and they remembered the food being pretty good so I am not sure if I just had a bad experience or if things have gone downhill.

Had this groupon for Potbellys PubandGrill. The place is NOT a pub and grill-​its a bar… which is fine but you will smell of smoke after walking through the door– anyway… 2 ½ hours later we are still waiting for the 4 burgers and fries!!(they were out of the mushrooms and pickles for apps) We are across the street from Reasor’s– You could walk to Reasor’s buy raw hamburger, fixings, grill, cross the street and make burgers and still have time for a game of pool!!! Can’t tell you what those burgers tasted like-​never got them!!- wont be back

This bar is a mile from me, so I’ve been here a couple of times. It takes the same mold as Sutures and Crawpappy’s (b/​c they all have the same owner).
Its sits right of Elm behind the McDonald’s on 101^st. This is more a bar for the younger college crowd.
Drink prices are moderate. Shots are not cheap.
Does have big screens for sports, but no sound. Always a juke box.
Seating is limited, especially on the weekends. But, hey, its a bar.
Great atmosphere and staff. Everyone is friendly.