Last Updated on September 22, 2022
Today, we’re going to be answering the question: does Potbelly have gluten free bread? And taking a look at which gluten free food you can enjoy when eating out at Potbelly sandwich shop. Sandwich shops are one of the most popular places to grab a quick bite to eat. However, bread is one of the most common foods that contain gluten, so it can be quite tricky to find somewhere that offers gluten free bread, and takes the necessary precautions when preparing the order. But does Potbelly have gluten free bread? Let’s take a closer look.
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What Is Potbelly?
Potbelly is a casual sandwich shop based in the US, that serves sub sandwiches, as well as salads, soups, ice creams and milkshakes. Potbelly has been around for over 45 years and has almost 500 stores around the US.
Does Potbelly Have Gluten-Free Bread?
Unfortunately, Potbelly does not currently offer any gluten-free bread. For such a large chain, this is disappointing, but I usually take my own gluten-free bread to places that do not offer it. Many of the fillings are usually gluten-free, so that may be the best way to work around it!
We can keep our fingers crossed for the future that they begin to cater for those following a gluten-free diet.
Does Potbelly Have A Gluten-Free Menu?
Unfortunately, Potbelly does not currently offer an exclusive gluten-free menu. However, there are options that are free from any gluten. For an item to be exclusively gluten-free, it must be prepared in a separate area than gluten-containing foods. As Potbelly doesn’t offer this, there is a huge risk of cross-contact.
Cross-contact occurs when gluten and non-gluten foods are prepared in the same area, so there’s a high chance your food may contain traces of gluten.
Potbelly No Gluten Menu
Here are the items from Potbelly that do not contain any gluten. If you’re looking for a sandwich, it’s best to bring your own bread.
Sandwich Toppings
- mushrooms
- hummus
- peanut butter
- marinara
- jelly
- bacon
- pastrami
- roast beef
- smoked ham
- tuna salad
- chicken salad
- grilled chicken
- turkey breast
- salami
- capicola
- mortadella
- pepperoni
- mayonnaise
- lettuce
- hot peppers
- roasted red peppers
- avocado
- artichokes
- mustard
- tomatoes
- onions
- oil
- pickles
- Italian seasoning
Cheese
- Swiss
- Cheddar
- Blue Cheese
- Feta
- Provolone
Salad Toppings (no croutons)
- chickpeas
- blue cheese
- boiled egg
- cherry tomatoes
- grapes
- candied walnuts
- cucumbers
- apples
- hummus
- romaine lettuce
Dressings
- all vinaigrette (balsamic, citrus, non-fat and Potbelly)
- buttermilk ranch
Soup
- tomato soup
- sriracha black bean
- garden vegetable
To-Go Food
- wreck salad
- chicken salad
- tomato cucumber salad
- tuna salad
- seasonal fruit
- boiled eggs
- coleslaw
- potato salad
Shakes (no butter cookie)
- chocolate
- vanilla
- strawberry
- banana
- mixed berry
- coffee
- raspberry lemonade
Copycat Potbelly Gluten Free Sandwich Recipe
If you’re looking to make Potbelly from the comfort of your home, this recipe from Sarcastic Cooking is absolutely delicious. Mediterranean veggie sandwich, but completely gluten free! Let’s take a closer look.
Ingredients
The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
for the Hummus:
- 1 cup of garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 chopped roasted red pepper
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
for the Sandwich:
- 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 Portobello mushroom (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 gluten free baguette (sliced in half)
- 4-6 tablespoons of hummus
- 1/4 cup of roasted red peppers
- 3 canned artichoke hearts
- 2 slices of cheddar cheese or 1/4 cup of feta cheese
- 6 slices of cucumber
- 2 tablespoons of black olives
- lettuce (for garnish)
- tomato (for garnish)
- pickle (for garnish)
- oil/vinegar (for garnish)
Step-by-Step to Make Potbelly Gluten-free Recipe
Now all you need to do is:
Step 1: Prepare the Hummus
Before you make the sandwich, prepare the hummus. Place the garbanzo beans, red pepper, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper into a food processor or blender. When the pieces are all of a similar size, add the olive oil and blend until you have a smooth consistency. Remove from blender and leave to one side
Step 2: Cook the Veggies
Step 3: Assemble Sandwich
Step 4: Garnish
Remove from broiler and add cucumbers, olives, lettuce, tomato, pickles and dressing of your choice. Place the top half on top of the bottom of your sandwich. Cut in half and enjoy!
Conclusion
I hope this post has helped to answer the question: does Potbelly have gluten free bread? And given you an idea of which foods you can enjoy when eating out at Potbelly. However, if you’re looking for a sub sandwich – it might be easier to make your own at home.
What’s your go to order when it comes to ordering from Potbelly? Please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
FAQs
Potbelly's "thin cut bread" is a way Potbelly prepares bread when you don't want as many carbs. They take out around 1/3 of the bread - but it still provides the same delicious taste. It goes without saying that the salads from Potbelly are the healthiest option. If you omit the croutons and any sides such as coleslaw or potato salad, it's a healthy choice! Unfortunately, the flatbread is not gluten free. None of the bread at Potbelly is gluten free, and there doesn't seem to be plans to change that. We can keep our fingers crossed for the future!What is Skinny-Cut Bread at Potbelly?
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