Potbelly in The Houston Galleria Food Court

In the 1970s Potbelly used to be a small antique shop owned by a quirky couple in Chicago,Illinois that decided to serve delicious sandwiches to their customers. It’s grown a lot since then and it’s no wonder each Potbelly has a little bit of character! It’s a similar concept to Subway or Quiznos but I find the ingredients to be fresher and more flavorful. The location off Kirby has live local artists playing music from time to time.

I took a short little road trip to Houston, Texas and while shopping in The Galleria, I came across Potbelly. I heard they recently opened shop in March 2015. New Orleans doesn’t have a Potbelly and from what I remember in grad school, I really enjoyed their sandwiches!

It was morning time so I didn’t get to order my usual “A Wreck” sandwich, but I was definitely surprised at the breakfast menu options. I ordered the Ham, Mushroom, Egg, and Swiss Sandwich. I ordered the regular size, but I definitely should’ve ordered the “square” option. For lunch I would definitely order the Regular size (as pictured). I dressed my sandwich, as usual, BUT what I added was some of the spicy peppers. I can handle a lot of spice so I really enjoyed the peppers. I even purchased a jar to enjoy with my homemade sandwiches!

For lunch/dinner you should definitely try “A Wreck”. There’s just something about it. For a chain restaurant, the sandwiches are definitely way more flavorful and the price is comparable to other sandwich chains. I have a friend in Houston who swears by these sandwiches. Maybe you will too?

Rating: 4/5 spoons

Bruschetta. Hummus with Red and Gold Beets. Blue Cheese & Honey. Tomato Confit.

Porchetta. Pork loin wrapped in Kurobuta pork belly. Carmelized Onions. Salsa Verde. Arugula. Fennel aioli. Hoagie.

Kurobuta Mac & Cheese. 

The Reuben. Corned beef. Sauerkraut. Swiss Cheese. “2k” Island Dressing on rye.

The Wayfare. Fresh house-cut mozzarella. Grape tomato. Kalamata olives. Orange segments. Romaine. Red Wine Vinaigrette. Blood orange infused olive oil.

Pulled Chicken Dijon. Basil puree. Dijon Vinaigrette. Tomato Confit. Kalamata olives. Diced house-made bread. Butter Pickles. Arugula. Shaved red onion. Dijon mustard on sesame seed kaiser roll.

The restaurant isn’t quite hidden, but the sign is hard to find and I’ve almost missed it twice. I went to lunch with my friend on a Wednesday afternoon and there were plenty of tables. There’s a daily menu so some menu items may change daily.

The bruschettas: The Hummus with Red and Gold Beets and Blue Cheese & Honey were my favorite. There wasn’t anything special with the Tomato Confit.

The Porchetta sandwich was sooo good. My friend is still speaking of it til this day. We shared it, but I think I could’ve definitely eaten the whole thing. It was filled with moist, savory pork with a slightly crisped hoagie bun. The only downside was the chips, which were burnt tasting and unsalted (or not enough salt) and I found that to be the same at the restaurant and when I ordered takeout.

The Mac & Cheese was super cheesy and perfectly textured. They use the Cavatappi macaroni…the elongated macaroni noodle. The pasta was perfectly al dente and cheesy, just the way I like it.

When we ordered takeout, the Reuben was so delicious. It was still slightly crispy on the outside even by the time I got home. The Pulled Chicken Dijon had good flavor, however, was a bit dry and I actually took off one of the buns and created my own open-faced sandwich, because the bread was a bit overwhelming.

Wayfare is a little taste of everything. They have great appetizers and a solid selection of our favorite sandwiches. Their drinks were pretty good too! If you’re looking for a great after work hangout or daytime deli, Wayfare is the place!

Rating: 4/5 spoons