19 Potbelly Secret Menu Items Worth Trying in 2025

The first sandwich enthusiast to discover the Potbelly secret menu definitely struck gold! This hidden menu is packed with delicious surprises that take your favorite sandwiches, salads and sweet treats to new heights.

With revenue associated with the sandwich and sub restaurant industry growing steadily year over year, as reported by IBISWorld, it's to be expected that Potbelly's customer base has been increasing as well.

And, with a large number of new and returning customers, it was only a matter of time before some of these customers got creative, coming up with custom Potbelly secret menu items. Whether you're a regular customer or a newcomer eager to give this fast food gem a try, these customized items on the Potbelly secret menu are guaranteed to delight your taste buds.

So, let's jump in as we help you uncover the 19 best dishes on the Potbelly secret menu! 

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• Does Potbelly Have a Secret Menu?
• Potbelly Sandwich Secret Menu
• Other Potbelly Secret Menu Items
• How We Created This Potbelly Secret Menu Guide

Does Potbelly Have a Secret Menu?

Yes, there is a Potbelly secret menu. However, the items on the Potbelly secret menu are not officially listed anywhere. Instead, they’re a hidden treasure crafted by passionate customers and creative employees. Think of it like insider knowledge shared among food enthusiasts. 

So, how does it work? Well, you won't find these secret menu items on the big board. Instead, you'll need to know what to ask for. And, with the help of this guide, you’ll not only discover what’s on the menu but also how to order from the Potbelly secret menu, making trying something new easy!

Potbelly Sandwich Secret Menu

1. Fireball

Experience the sizzle of the Fireball at Potbelly, where spiciness and succulence meet in the middle. Order this Potbelly underground menu sandwich and you’ll get juicy meatballs, draped in tangy marinara sauce and embraced by melted provolone cheese.

It’s then all topped with jalapeños and hot peppers for an extra kick that adds a spicy twist to the traditional meatball sub. 

So, how do you indulge in this Potbelly off-menu item? Simply ask for the regular menu Mama’s Meatball sandwich and add jalapeños and hot peppers. 

How To Order

• Mama’s Meatball Sandwich
• Jalapeños
• Hot Peppers

2. The Barnyard

Craving something seriously meaty? Then try The Barnyard, a Potbelly secret menu masterpiece. 

This mouthwatering sandwich is stacked high with turkey, roast beef, ham and salami, creating the ultimate feast for meat lovers. 

To get your hands on this underground Potbelly menu item, just ask for a mix of these delicious meats and customize it with your favorite toppings, cheeses and sauces. We especially enjoyed it with giardiniera and hot peppers.

You could even add extra meats to this Potbelly secret menu, such as pepperoni, bacon or capicola. 

How To Order

• Bread of Your Choice
• Turkey
• Roast Beef
• Ham
• Salami
• Other Toppings and Condiments (optional)

or

• A Wreck Sandwich
• Remove: Swiss Cheese

3. TTLT

Ever heard of TTLT? It's Potbelly's secret code for a mouthwatering creation that comes toasted and filled with turkey, lettuce and tomato. Picture sinking your teeth into warm, toasty bread, hugging tender turkey, crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes — it's sandwich nirvana! 

To get your hands on this Potbelly secret menu delight, try asking for the sandwich by name. If that doesn’t work, simply request a sandwich with toasted bread and sliced turkey, plus lettuce and tomato. 

You can also add mayonnaise or another condiment of your choice if desired. We loved a creamy, garlicky aioli with this, but it’s totally up to you! 

How To Order

• Bread of Your Choice
• Turkey
• Lettuce 
• Tomato
• Condiment of Your Choice (optional)

Customization

Love avocado? Then add it to this dish from the secret Potbelly sandwich menu by asking for a BLTA (bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado) and adding turkey (if you want bacon) or switching out the bacon with turkey.

4. Lucky 7

The Lucky 7 takes the classic ‘A Wreck’ sandwich and jazzes it up with not one, not two, but seven different types of meats. You’ll get two different types of cheeses thrown into the mix as well. It's a flavor explosion that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance. 

The regular menu sandwich comes with hickory-smoked ham, Angus roast beef and turkey breast, plus salami and Swiss cheese. The Potbelly off-menu item takes all those tasty fillings and adds three extra meats, pepperoni, capicola and mortadella, alongside provolone cheese. 

This Potbelly hidden menu sandwich is basically like a delicious combo of the A Wreck and the Italian sandwiches from the regular menu, and we’re here for it! 

We’ll be the first to say that this isn’t the healthiest Potbelly secret menu item. But if you’re searching for high-protein fast food and don’t mind elevated amounts of calories, fat or cholesterol, then this is one of the best sandwiches out there. 

How To Order

• A Wreck Sandwich 
• Pepperoni
• Capicola
• Mortadella
• Provolone

5. Cheeseburger

If you want a cheeseburger and a sub at the same time, this is the Potbelly secret menu hack for you. Resembling the best fast food burgers in sub form, this tasty treat includes meatballs and cheddar paired with pickles, lettuce and tomato. It's then finished with mustard and mayonnaise.

Those who can't imagine a cheeseburger without ketchup could ask for a little marinara sauce to be added or use your own ketchup packet.

Having tasted this, we were surprised by how much it tasted like a regular cheeseburger and loved the different texture offered by switching a hamburger bun for sub sandwich bread.

How To Order

• White Bread
• Meatballs
• Cheddar Cheese
• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Pickles
• Mustard
• Mayonnaise

6. Sicilian

Craving something bold, savory and meaty? Then you’ll want to order this hidden gem on the Potbelly secret menu. This mouthwatering creation is packed with salami, pepperoni, mortadella, capicola and crumbled meatballs.

These Italian meat fillings sit alongside provolone cheese and a zesty mix of hot peppers. You can also add mushrooms if you want some veggies in the mix. 

Best of all, it’s super easy to order. All you have to do is get an Italian sandwich and customize it with crumbled meatballs and hot peppers. Asking for it to be toasted so the cheese gets melty, like in the Pizza Melt, is a must as well. 

How To Order

• Italian Sandwich
• Crumbled Meatballs
• Hot Peppers
• Mushrooms (optional)

Once created, ask for it to be toasted in the same way the Pizza Melt is.

7. The Clubby

After reading about The Clubby, you'll want to get your hands on one as soon as humanly possible. It's a Potbelly secret menu gem that has layers of turkey, ham and bacon, plus provolone cheese and the option to add lettuce and tomato.

These tasty ingredients are then drizzled with creamy and moreish buttermilk ranch. Love a hit of spice? Then we suggest going for the hot pepper ranch instead of the standard version. 

How do you get your hands on this deliciousness? Just tell your server you're craving The Potbelly Clubby. If they haven’t heard of it, you can create a custom order to get this flavor-packed Potbelly secret menu sandwich. 

How To Order

• Bread of Your Choice
• Turkey
• Ham
• Bacon
• Buttermilk Ranch or Hot Pepper Ranch
• Lettuce (optional)
• Tomatoes (optional)

8. Pulled Pork With Mac and Cheese

Combine two comfort food sandwiches with this indulgent treat from the Potbelly secret menu. It's pretty much as simple as the name suggests, combining tender, slow-cooked pulled pork with creamy mac and cheese and a little (or a lot) of barbecue sauce.

If you want to taste this moreish Potbelly secret menu item, you'll have to create a custom sandwich. Simply choose the bread of your choice and ask for it to be filled with pulled pork and barbecue sauce.

Then, get a side of mac and cheese and ask if that can also be added to the sandwich. However, you may have to do this yourself. The result is a carb-lover's dream packed with comforting barbecue flavors. 

Want slightly fewer carbs? Then axe the bread and add pulled pork and barbecue sauce directly to the mac and cheese for a twist on the classic side. 

How To Order

• Bread of Your Choice
• Pulled Pork
• Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce
• Mac and Cheese

9. Black and Bleu

Introducing one of Potbelly's best-kept secrets: the Black and Bleu. Tantalize your taste buds with this flavor-packed sandwich sensation. Sink your teeth into succulent roast beef, paired perfectly with crumbled blue cheese and horseradish aioli, all sandwiched between Potbelly's freshly baked bread. 

How to treat yourself to one of these? Just waltz into your nearest Potbelly joint and ask for the Black and Bleu to unlock this hidden Potbelly secret menu gem.

If not possible, order the Roast Beef sandwich, switch provolone for blue cheese, and add horseradish aioli (or a mix of mustard and garlic aioli if that’s not on the menu).

How To Order

• Roast Beef Sandwich
• Remove: Provolone
• Add: Blue Cheese
• Add: Horseradish Aioli

10. Chicken Cordon Bleu

This fancy-sounding sandwich is actually pretty easy to get your hands on. And, most importantly, it tastes great!

To get this Potbelly secret menu sandwich, take the bread of your choice and ask for chicken, ham and Swiss cheese to be added. That's it! You can add any other Potbelly menu toppings you'd like, but for this one, we recommend keeping it simple with these three classic ingredients.

How To Order

• Bread of Your Choice
• Chicken
• Ham
• Swiss Cheese

11. Chipotle Lime Chicken Melt

Spicy, comforting and incredibly moreish, this is definitely one of our top five favorite Potbelly secret menu items. The most basic version of this sandwich takes the bread of your choice (we recommend the standard white bread) and adds chicken coated in chipotle lime dressing.

Add a few slices of provolone cheese and ask for it to be toasted like the Pizza Melt. Again, you can add other ingredients, but we think it's best as is. If you don't want a toasted sandwich, adding avocado is a great idea. 

How To Order

• Bread of Your Choice
• Chicken
• Chipotle Lime Dressing
• Provolone

Once the fillings are added, ask for it to be toasted like the Pizza Melt. 

12. Ham and Cheese Toastie

One of the most comforting and nostalgic dishes on the Potbelly secret menu, this is also another order that's pretty straightforward to get. 

Start by ordering a regular grilled cheese with the cheese of your choice (we think provolone or Swiss is the best choice), then simply ask for ham to be added before grilling. It's really that easy!

Some also recommend adding a few slices of pickle to this sandwich to add a little extra flavor and cut through the richness of the cheese and ham. 

How To Order

• Grilled Cheese 
• Ham
• Pickle Slices (optional) 

13. Chicken Grilled Cheese

Another Potbelly secret menu hack that updates the grilled cheese, this sandwich basically combines the standard cheddar grilled cheese with a chicken salad sandwich. 

To get it, start with the regular menu chicken salad sandwich. Then, ask for chicken salad to be replaced with grilled chicken and the provolone switched with cheddar. Finish by asking for it to be grilled extra toasty and then enjoy!

If you don't want salad vegetables included, order a regular menu grilled cheese and ask for grilled chicken to be added before toasting. 

How To Order

• Chicken Salad Sandwich
• Remove: Chicken Salad
• Remove: Provolone
• Add: Grilled Chicken 
• Add: Cheddar

or

• Grilled Cheese
• Grilled Chicken 

14. The Elvis

Inspired by the King of Rock and Roll’s favorite flavors, The Elvis is a Potbelly secret menu gem that will make your taste buds sing!

This unique sandwich combines creamy peanut butter, sliced bananas and crispy bacon for a sweet and savory treat that's out of this world. To order, get a PB&J and ask for bananas and bacon to be added, and the grape jelly removed. 

The chain should have bananas from the milkshake menu, but if not, you may have to get your own to create this Potbelly secret menu favorite. 

How To Order

• PB&J Sandwich
• Remove: Grape Jelly
• Add: Bacon
• Add: Bananas

Other Potbelly Secret Menu Items

15. A Wreck Salad

Imagine all the mouthwatering flavors of the iconic Wreck sandwich, now served in a crisp, refreshing salad bowl.

With this healthier dish from the secret menu at Potbelly, you'll get to dive into juicy roast beef, tender turkey and savory ham salami, combined with Swiss cheese and a burst of fresh veggies. That’s all finished with a zesty Italian dressing for a protein-packed low-carb fast food treat.  

To get your hands on this somewhat healthy Potbelly secret menu item, ask for a custom salad with all the Potbelly sandwich toppings from the A Wreck sandwich and finish the dish with Italian dressing or another dressing option if you want something creamier or spicier. 

How To Order

• Custom Salad Bowl with: 
  • Turkey
  • Ham
  • Salami
  • Roast Beef
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Italian Dressing

16. Ice Cream Sandwich

Say hello to another Potbelly secret menu treasure in the form of the ice cream sandwich. With two scrumptious cookies hugging a scoop of creamy ice cream in between, it's a match made in dessert heaven. 

To try the delectable secret Potbelly ice cream sandwich, ask your friendly Potbelly server for ice cream to be sandwiched between two cookies.

Then, get creative by picking your favorite cookie flavors from the regular menu and watch as they transform into a mouthwatering masterpiece right before your eyes.

How To Order

• 2 Cookies of Your Choice
• Vanilla Ice Cream

17. Dream Bar Sundae

Those always looking out for new dishes to add to their list of the best fast food desserts won't want to miss out on this Potbelly secret menu sweet.

It takes the already indulgent Dream Bar (a chocolate and caramel oat bar) and tops it with creamy vanilla ice cream. The whole thing is then drizzled with chocolate syrup for one of the most decadent fast food treats around. 

How To Order

• Dream Bar
• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Chocolate Sauce

18. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake

Looking for a deliciously indulgent treat that also tops lists of the best fast food milkshakes? Then you’ve got to try the chocolate peanut butter banana shake from the Potbelly secret menu. 

This dreamy secret Potbelly milkshake combines the rich taste of chocolate, the creamy goodness of peanut butter and the fresh sweetness of banana. It’s like dessert in a cup! 

To order, simply ask for a chocolate shake and request the addition of peanut butter and banana. Remember, it’s not on the regular menu, so be sure to mention the special ingredients to get the Potbelly secret menu edition.

How To Order

• Chocolate Shake
• Banana
• Peanut Butter

19. Cookie Collision Shake

The Cookie Collision is one of the best-kept secrets on the Potbelly secret menu, while also being one of the most delicious treats to try, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. 

This shake combines a vanilla milkshake with both Oreos and the shortbread cookies that come as a garnish. That’s not all, though.

You can customize the cookies as much as you want, with the option to also add sugar cookies or chocolate brownie cookies to the mix. No matter which cookies you choose to collide in your milkshake, your sweet tooth is sure to be satisfied! 

How To Order

• Vanilla Milkshake 
• Cookies of Your Choice, like: 
  • Oreos
  • Shortbread Cookies
  • Sugar Cookies
  • Chocolate Brownie Cookies

How We Created This Potbelly Secret Menu Guide

As the Potbelly toppings menu is so extensive, the options for custom dishes are almost endless. While this offers choices for all tastes and cravings, it can be challenging to narrow down the best Potbelly secret menu hacks. However, that’s what we’ve set out to do with this guide.

To share the best Potbelly secret menu items with you, the Cozymeal team first looked to our favorite hacks and custom orders at the sandwich chain. Next, we headed to platforms like Instagram, Reddit and TikTok to discover more creative Potbelly menu hacks shared by loyal customers. 

After trying these dishes, we combined all our knowledge and research into this guide. It features the best Potbelly secret menu sandwiches as well as salads and sweets, offering something for everyone. We also explain how to get each item, to make ordering from the Potbelly secret menu a breeze!

There's a hidden world waiting to be uncovered thanks to the Potbelly secret menu! From the savory TTLT to the indulgent Cookie Collision Shake, each item is a delightful surprise that takes your taste buds on a journey.  

So, the next time you're at Potbelly, don't just stick to the regular menu. Be daring and give the secret offerings a try.

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