Jersey Mike's Subs vs Potbelly Sandwich Works: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 6, 2026 5 items matched

The short answer

Jersey Mike's Subs is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Jersey Mike's Subs is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $0.57 per item.

Typical menu price: Jersey Mike's Subs $12.25 · Potbelly Sandwich Works $9.49

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Jersey Mike's Subs's wording first.

Item	Jersey Mike's Subs	Potbelly Sandwich Works	Difference
#13 The Original Italianvs Italian	$11.45	$9.49	$1.96 cheaper at Potbelly
Fountain Drink (regular)	$2.79	$2.99	$0.20 cheaper at Jersey Mike's
Bottled Water	$2.29	$2.49	$0.20 cheaper at Jersey Mike's
Chips	$1.99	$1.99	same
Chocolate Chip Cookievs Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie	$1.79	$2.29	$0.50 cheaper at Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's Subs vs Potbelly Sandwich Works at a Glance

	Jersey Mike's Subs	Potbelly Sandwich Works
Typical menu price	$12.25	$9.49
Average menu price	$23.01	$14.66
Cheapest item	Chocolate Chip Cookie — $1.79	Chips — $1.99
Most expensive item	6-Foot Party Sub — $169.99	Sandwich Platter (feeds 8–10) — $89.99
Items priced	39	39
Menu sections	5	6
Price range	$$	$$
Founded	1956	1977
Headquarters	Manasquan, New Jersey	Chicago, Illinois
Locations	More than 2,900 locations across the United States	More than 440 shops across the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Potbelly Sandwich Works has the lower typical menu price of the two — $9.49 against $12.25 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Jersey Mike's Subs gets you in cheaper at $1.79.

Jersey Mike's Subs is strongest on Original Italian, Club Supreme, Chipotle Cheese Steak; Potbelly Sandwich Works on A Wreck, Italian, Turkey Breast. Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

Jersey Mike's Subs

The Mini at $2.50 below the Regular is genuinely enough for most people at lunch — the meat-to-bread ratio is identical.
Mike's Way costs nothing and is how the subs are designed to be eaten; skipping it saves no money.
Shore Points rewards in the app runs frequent offers, most often $2 off a Regular or a free sub after accumulated visits.

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Order Skinny instead of Original to save $1.50 — the bread and toppings are identical, only the meat portion changes.
Pick Your Pair at $11.49 beats a full sandwich plus a side ordered separately by about two dollars.
Potbelly Perks gives a free cookie on signup and a free Original sandwich after your first few qualifying visits.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Jersey Mike's Subs vs Potbelly Sandwich Works — FAQ

Is Jersey Mike's Subs cheaper than Potbelly Sandwich Works in 2026?

Jersey Mike's Subs is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 5. Across the whole menu Potbelly Sandwich Works is the lower-priced of the two, at $9.49 for a typical item against $12.25 at Jersey Mike's Subs.

What is the price difference between Jersey Mike's Subs and Potbelly Sandwich Works?

On matched items the average difference is $0.57, or about 36% overall. Jersey Mike's Subs averages $23.01 across 31 priced items; Potbelly Sandwich Works averages $14.66 across 32.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Jersey Mike's Subs or Potbelly Sandwich Works?

Jersey Mike's Subs starts at $1.79 (Chocolate Chip Cookie) and Potbelly Sandwich Works at $1.99 (Chips).

Are these prices the same at every location?

No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.