Low FODMAP Potbelly: Toasted Sandwich Guide for IBS

Low FODMAP Potbelly: Toasted Sandwich Guide for IBS

By Dr. Onikepe Adegbola, MD PhD — Johns Hopkins-trained physician-scientist

Potbelly's menu is straightforward — toasted sandwiches, soups, salads. Their "Skinny" size uses a thinner multigrain flat bread with less wheat. Customizing is easy since they build sandwiches in front of you.

Key Takeaways

• "Skinny" size = thinner bread, less wheat — good for FODMAP control
• Safe meats: turkey, ham, roast beef
• Safe toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, hot peppers (if tolerated), mustard, oil
• Skip: onions, Italian dressing, mayo (check for garlic), all soups
• Digestive enzymes for the bread

Safe Options

• ✅ A Wreck (Skinny) — no onion, mustard only — Turkey, ham, roast beef, Swiss. Classic combo.
• ✅ Turkey Breast (Skinny) — lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard
• ✅ Side salad with oil and vinegar
• ❌ All soups (onion/garlic base)
• ❌ Mac and cheese

Your Best Order

"Skinny Turkey Breast, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard. No onion."

Take FODMAP digestive enzymes. For more sub shop guides, see Subway and Jersey Mike's.

Menu items vary. This is educational content only.