{"id":275274,"date":"2026-05-18T15:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/275274\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T15:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:52:10","slug":"potbelly-opens-first-jacksonville-restaurant-more-in-the-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/275274\/","title":{"rendered":"Potbelly opens first Jacksonville restaurant, more in the works"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finally. Potbelly Sandwich Works<\/a> \u2014 known for toasted, made-to-order sandwiches, hand-scooped milkshakes and other scratch-made comfort food \u2014 is now open in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

The Chicago-based restaurant chain<\/a> made its Jacksonville debut on May 15 at 9908 Old Baymeadows Road in the Publix-anchored Deerwood Village shopping center in the 1,566-square-foot space vacated by Subway sandwich shop.<\/p>\n

In the works for about two years, the restaurant\u00a0is the first of seven proposed Potbelly locations in Jacksonville, franchise owner Patrick Prendergast previously told the Times-Union.<\/p>\n

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The Deerwood Village opening comes as a second Potbelly is planned at 13529 Beach Blvd., Suite 101, in the Hodges Station shopping center in the Intracoastal West area.<\/p>\n

The 1,755-square-foot Hodges Station buildout is estimated at $600,000. The status of the Potbelly building permit application \u2014 as of May 16 \u2014 was listed as “return for corrections,” according to online city records.<\/p>\n

Prendergast has said the Hodges Station restaurant would have a drive-thru as an added convenience for customers.<\/p>\n

On the menu at Potbelly<\/p>\n

“Being born and raised in Chicago, I really wanted to bring some Chicago flavor to Jacksonville,” Prendergast told the Times-Union at the restaurant opening.<\/p>\n

Among\u00a0Potbelly\u2019s popular sandwiches<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n

A Wreck: Turkey breast, hickory-smoked ham, Angus roast beef, salami and Swiss\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cubano: Slow-cooked pulled pork, hickory-smoked ham, Swiss, deli mustard, pickles<\/p>\n

Prime Rib Steak: Tender sliced prime rib steak, Swiss, housemade caramelized onions and garlic aioli. Potbelly signature Hot Peppers are optional<\/p>\n

Italian: Salami, old-world capicola, pepperoni, mortadella and provolone\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mama\u2019s Meatball: Homestyle beef and pork meatballs smothered in marinara sauce, provolone and Italian seasoning\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mediterranean: All-natural grilled chicken, feta, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, cucumbers and Potbelly\u2019s signature hot pepper hummus\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pizza Melt: Pepperoni, old-world capicola, crumbled meatball, smothered in marinara sauce, provolone, Italian seasoning and mushrooms (where available)\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cA Wreck,\u201d a Potbelly Sandwich Works signature sub is made by Chris Jennings at the newly opened restaurant at 9908 Old Baymeadows Road in the Publix-anchored Deerwood Village shopping center in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

Established in 1977 in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Potbelly has at least 450 stores nationwide. With the Jacksonville opening, the chain now has 17 in Florida, according to the chain’s website.<\/p>\n

Potbelly in Deerwood Village is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n

Teresa Stepzinski is the dining reporter for the Times-Union. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @TeresaStepz or reach her via email at tstepzinski@jacksonville.com.<\/p>\n

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