I stopped by this place on Saturday afternoon, but since I had dinner plans, I just grabbed a menu. Monday afternoon, a co-worker wanted to go for a walk at lunch, so since I couldn't wait to try it out, I suggested we go here.. At first, it was a bit overwhelming and I unfortunately overlooked the menu on the wall. I just grabbed a bag and got to work selecting my options. There are SO many options to choose from, from the main ingredients (like ham, turkey, chicken, bean patty) to the toppings.. there are endless combinations and you could never run out of different ways to make your sandwich. I ordered the cordon bleu and didn't want it too messy, so just went with light mayo and mustard with mostly veggies. LOVED it!! The bread makes the sandwich! The house chips are fantastic, if you like kettle chips! I want to try the hand dipped shakes next! Customer service here is great! The cashier was friendly and the line person was very personable. If you don't smile after talking to him, then you're a grump! Can't wait to go back! I'm telling everyone about this place.. read more

I decided to check this place out when I wanted a sandwich and didn't want to subject myself to the consistent mediocrity that is Au Bon Pain... As soon as I walked in, I couldn't help but compare it to Potbelly's. I liked wide range of choices and checking off boxes on a paper bag - much more pleasant than having someone demanding to know what I want as I walk through the door, before I can even see the menu. Instead of having annoying live music, Which Wich played music that was unnecessarily loud and drowned out the employees trying to call out the names scribbled on the paper bags. Clipping paper bags to a clothesline and pushing them along as the sandwich is made is also sort of cute. I was there well after the lunch rush, and the service was inexplicably slow. At least ten minutes elapsed between placing my order and retrieving my sandwich - a grinder, not that complicated. I don't think I've ever waited that long at a Potbelly's - even at the peak of the lunch hour. There were a lot of staff members hanging around behind the counter, and none cleaning off the filthy tables in the dining area. Two guys were making sandwiches, while everyone else loafed, seemingly unfazed by the slowly increasing number of paper bags dangling from that clothesline. My sandwich was okay. They forgot to put cheese on it - I know it was their error because I could see that I checked off that box on my paper bag. Oh well. This place is relatively new, and perhaps they just haven't worked out the kinks of their concept. All in all, it's better than Au Bon Pain, but it's a toss-up when compared to Potbelly's. I may give it a second chance in a few months, if it's still around and I'm not in a hurry to get anywhere. read more

FUN! Definitely like Potbelly on 'roids: they sure have a lot more to choose from. I was especially pleased to see they have shrimp po' boys as an option: how often do you see that? Block 37 doesn't have much going for it, as many know, but this place is a find. I went during the lunch hour on a weekday and didn't wait long at all. Nice employees,too! Love the concept of clearly marking everything you want on your 'wich on a paper bag- they got it exactly right. Looking forward to trying many other things here! Oh, and their "house chips" are much, much better than any of the regular brands they sale- try them! read more

Which Wich makes it easy to get exactly what you want on a sandwich. There are several different categories like turkey, ham, seafood etc to start your sandwich. Then it is up to you how it's made. White, wheat or bowl... All sorts of veggies, cheeses and condiments. Overall Which Wich is a great lunch break stop. Definitely join the Which Wich Vibes Club. You get a free sandwich emailed to you the next day after joining. Just make sure you send it to your junk mail if you don't want the other annoying emails! read more

Oh, this place. My first Which Wich experience was at a location in Nashville. I don't think it's particularly hard to figure out...but maybe that's because I had some southern friends with me, telling me exactly what to do. First of all, I'm in love with the endless possibilities. Sure, because it's a free-for-all, you could totally screw up your sandwich, but I love that there's no one judging me for getting double pesto, and don't ever tell me that ranch and buffalo sauce don't go together. Whenever I go in here, the location is pretty clean, and the people are always nice, I just wish the location wasn't hidden away in the depths of the pedway, it should be outside and welcoming for people to know how awesome the sandwiches are! More locations in Chicagoland, please! read more

Checked this place out today while Looking for lunch. Found the way to order was fun. You grab a sandwich bag and mark off what you want on the order and then hand it to the cashier. The sandwiches were good - your typical sandwich shop subs, which I would compare to pot belly. We enjoyed checking out all the drawings on the wall as we ate. read more

I had the Caprese (tomato/mozzarella) (get it toasted) and a chocolate oreo milkshake + malt. The concept is nice, and like other reviewers mentioned, you don't feel rushed to know exactly what you want on your sandwich right away. The service was friendly and helpful. The turnaround on the sandwich-in-hand time was a little slow, but it could have been because I got mine toasted. The sandwich was *delicious*, I would definitely get it again. The milkshake was also spectacular. I encourage anyone to give it a whirl and next time I'll try something new. read more

I really like the "bag" system where you can grab a bag and then fill in the boxes to create your own sandwich and take a second to think about what you want. I got the "bowlwich" which was basically one of their buffalo chicken sandwiches without bread. I like that they offer that option also because I was feeling a salad that day but went in there because I've been walking by everyday and wanted to try it. The buffalo chicken bowl was pretty average. It satisfied my salad craving but wasn't amazing. They were pretty fast and friendly which of course is always nice also. They're downstairs from where I work so I'll be back, I'd like to try an actual sandwich too. read more

Terrible over priced, under filled sandwiches on bland, boring, bulky bread. Their sandwiches are mostly bad bread. inconvenient and complicated ordering system and excruciatingly slow service. you can get a much better sandwich at speedway for half the price. Potbelly, Subway, Jersey Mike's and Jimmy John's are hands down better options. I ate two bites and tossed the rest... Never again. read more

One of my favorite lunch places, this place has all different ingredients to put on your sandwhich. what I mean is that it will boggle your mind how many different combinations you can make. Friendly staff, good prices, good location. I would only recommend not getting anything with crab meat and mayonaise. I don't think this is a good combination anywhere. Don't forget to write your name on the bag or you'll have to watch for your sandwhich to come up. read more

FUN concept you go in pick the meat that you want on your sandwich grab the bag that is under it then start picking what you want on it. They have tons of choices for very thing....veggies, sauces, cheeses, ect.... Grab a bag and enjoy!! read more

Order a cookie! I think they run them through the sandwich warmer. Great selection, you can get pretty much any sandwich you want here. I usually get turkey with avocado, tomato, spinach and dijon on wheat and it is very tasty. The bread is good. They serve the kind of chips I like so that's a plus as well. Solid lunch spot or for an early dinner. read more

This place offers most efficient way to make a sandwich I've ever seen. Filling in the bubble of what topping and extras you want on your sandwich eliminates the annoying yelling and "umm uhhhs" between you and the person making your food. Be careful with the bags you take. Some aren't updated and I had to specifically ask for the toppings I wanted. Siracha and hummus. Such a good combo! The only drawback is that they close really early and aren't open on Sundays, which is a bummer when you're walking between the red and blue lines hoping to grab a quick dinner. read more

Gar-BAAAGE. I don't understand how this place stays in business. I thought I would give Which Wich another try to see if they figured out how to make a sandwich, they have not. When you grab lunch and feel like you were completely bamboozled it's time to move on. I ordered a large beef sandwich and it was almost $10. It had 1 THIN layer of beef at the bottom of the lettuce, tomatoes and banana peppers (with the stems sliced in the peppers?). I also ordered cheese and that was MIA. It's a complete rip-off. I'm willing to assume that beef sandwich cost the company (with labor) about $1.00 to make. Do yourself a solid and go to any other sandwich shop. I can't believe I'm saying this, but Subway is a better option. Go to Jason's Deli a few block northwest and get something with meat on it. Don't eat here unless you feel like giving money away. read more

Super yummy sandwich. Love the chill atmosphere too. Place is clean and staff are friendly. Got the french dip...delish! read more

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I have to stop bothering with this place. I really want to like them but they put so much effort into disappointing me. I went in only way to see my eye doctor. I saw they had a Reuben, which honestly, what was I thinking? It's not Manny's. But I ordered it. When the guy didn't read the bag that I wanted chips and a drink I should have run. It's their gimmick. You have these bags and check what you want. So I'm waiting for a sandwich and I notice he's toasting a white bread roll, not rye bread. I point out that a Reuben comes on rye and he says they dont have any. I point out that I should have been told as this is a weird roll with sauerkraut and not what I ordered. Frankly, I would have ordered something else. But he says he didn't know until after I ordered. I day that I do not want that now iinstead of offering to make another sandwich he tries to get me to eat the epic fail he wats to make by offer me an extra bag of chips... no this creepy sandwich and two bags of chips does not entice me and I ask fof a refund. He says how about an extra pop? It's not a Reuben. If you cant make it say so. I would order something else... waste of time going there. I am done with this place. read more

Stopped by the other day for a quick vegetarian bite. I ordered Superfood wrap, and while it tasted good, there were literally traces of avocado, jalapeno hummus, red peppers, quinoa or bean patty whatsoever. All I actually had was spinach tortilla with something that reminded of all those above-mentioned ingredients. read more

I've tried Which Wich several times and originally I would have rated it 4stars, but boy has it gone down IMO. This place used to be banging during lunch time. It was consistently crowded yet the service was pretty good and the orders were taken and fulfilled quickly. Nowadays it seems a little depressing when I walk in there. The only thing bringing me back is the 10 punch card (damn those clever biz folk). Pros: - Cool order concept - Lots of sandwiches and options Cons - Lack of sandwich recom. I've ruined a couple sandwiches not knowing what would taste best on a certain sandwich. - Fruit Flies? Seemed to be one too many last time I was there. - Slow - Not as good as PB read more

Sandwiches are great. Had the Turkey Thank you sandwich (thanksgiving dinner sandwich). toasted to perfection But: The system needs to be simplified a bit. Several minutes to figure out how to fill in the form to order a sandwich. Tables at location aren't wiped after people eat, so they are a bit gross during lunch/rush hour. Packaging on brownies is a bit annoying to open. Yet, it is delicious. If you arrived after 12.20pm you are doomed to spend at least 15 minutes waiting to get your sandwich. read more

You come in here, and you're given a choice of which wich you want. Meanwhile, nobody mentions that probably the best way to get your wich is by it not being a wich, and having it be a bowl. That's apparently unspoken but regulars here will tell you that in an instant. I had a roast beef sandwich in a lettuce wrap. The roast beef was not slices of beef, it was partially shredded and kind of fatty. The lettuce was a bit reddish brown on the edges. Their house chips were delicious. I suggest you try those. The hubs had a corned beef sandwich. He said it didn't taste like corned beef. He ordered horseradish sauce and cheese but found it to be way too much read more

Worst service. I waited over 20 minutes for a sandwich. About ten people got their sandwiches before me. Sad because it's my first experience and I was excited. Not sure I will ever come back read more

Horrible. I was one of two people in there, and I waited for what felt like foreverrrrr for my sandwich. I was extremely hungry, so that may have made it feel longer than it actually was, but the guy did offer an unprompted apology for the wait. Now, with lunch in sight, I treck across the loop to my office, get comfortable, finally sit down to enjoy the best part of the day, and there is no lettuce. No lettuce on my BLT sub. No mayo either, btw, but I will forgive that one because it is not in the name. But no lettuce? You forgot 1/3 of the ingredients. I didn't go through all that work to eat bacon and tomatoes, so now I'm writing a hangry yelp review. read more

Don't go here unless you have a ton of time. I waited 20 minutes for a lettuce sandwich that I never got. Now I'm out $10 and late for a meeting. And this was at 10:30 am and the place was empty. I'm never going back. read more

During the lunchtime rush: Mr.Sub, i get my sandwich in 1 minute. Subway, i get my sandwich in 1 minute. Quiznos, I get my sandwich in 1 minute, Potbelly, I get my sandwich in 2 minutes, and Jimmy Johns ...i get my sandwich in 25 seconds. This place, I got my sandwich in 20 minutes. The ordering system is ok, and the meatball sandwich was deace, but I cannot believe how long it took to get my DOG-ON SANDWICH, doggonit! There were also 15 other people standing around waiting a long time, and had grumpy faces as well. The staff was friendly, but the people making the sandwiches were mired in chaos. I'll come back when Im not on a lunchbreak or when I have a couple of hours to kill. read more

What happens when you combine the goodness and quality of Potbelly's with the convenience and control of Subway? Which Which Sandwiches. This new sandwich place in loop just opened up in the last few weeks may give both companies a run for their money. You'll smell this place a mile away (esp since the place that i went to is located underground in the pedway) and you'll swear you are near a Potbelly. The aromas are similar and you'll find the bread and the way that the sandwiches are made is very similar to Potbelly's. The difference is the plethora of options that you have. They have 51 different sandwich options, not including the variety ingredients available - like breads, toasted vs not toasted, sizes, cheeses, spreads, sauces/dressings, veggies, and spices. They have as much and more different ingredient options than Subway and seem to be higher quality. But instead of spiting out your choices to a person behind the counter as you would at Potbelly's or Subway, you write it down on a paper sandwich bag ahead of time (while waiting in line) and turn it in at the register for the guys behind the counter to put together for you. 5-10 minutes later (depending on the line)...presto! Your sandwich is delivered at the other end of the counter. I had the vegetarian tomato and avocado sandwich on wheat, toasted, with just a mix of other ingredients that looked yummy to try. It was really good but I've gotta say, it tasted like something that i would get at Potbelly's but i got more/different ingredients. So this place is not (in my pallet) better than Potbelly's but i like the addl ingredient options and control of how i want my sandwich made. What i don't like is the prices, a 7" sandwich will take you back $6 - not including chips or drink that is $2.50 more. It's more expensive than Potbelly's and def more than Subway. You could argue that the premium ingredients and all the options are worth it - so you'll have to decide for yourself the value that this place brings. Overall, i like it and would go back to try another sandwich. The breakfast options looks good - esp since they are available all day. read more

Im totally obsessed with this place. This is what every sandwich should aspire to be too!!! They load the bread up with meat and if you ask for avocado they don't give you a sliver they load that puppy up with it till its spilling over. I love the fact that you can mark down everything you want on little sleeve and there are soooo many options!! They have everything from pesto to feta to little packets of lemon juice for your tea!! And the price is unbeatable. So long potbellys, jimmy johns and subway im all about the Which Wich now!!!! read more

Deeelicious and with so much variety you want to keep coming back for more. The Buffalo chicken sandwich is probably one of the best I've had and you can be as conservative or obese and you want to be! It's all about customization. The people who work here are great and the quality is high. It's on the lower level of the Block 37 mall and right outside of the red line station on the Pedway. You can't miss it! read more

I just started a job nearby and I am now OBSESSED with this place. I have been 8-10 times in just 2 months and every sandwich I've had has been delicious. (To be fair I have to give myself some credit right? I'm designing the sandwiches) The people that work there during lunch are super friendly and they could easily not be. The place is packed and you can still get in and out quickly. My one MINOR complaint is their store made potato chips are average. But they sell national brands so, just get those. I was overwhelmed for about 30 seconds but got over it quick. Once you figure it out, you can rock and roll pretty easily. read more

Yelp fail! Yes I'm kind of underwhelm due to the fact I could of made this at home with meats with less sodium. This "Italian" whatever (not italian beef, what i was looking for) tasted so salty I'm forgoing the chips as a homeless person will be getting a gift between my walk from here to Millennium. The basic sandwich is kind of on the small side that would make Europeans blush as for you big eaters be prepared to be disappointed. It's not horrible but keep it simple when coming here very simple. Oh side note: it's in the Pedway as this rat maze confuses even native Chicagoans so if you are not apart of The Loop work force then it's just best to satisfy your lunch choices elsewhere. read more

Literally the best sandwich I've ever had. I ordered a turkey sandwich with everything my heart desired and it was cartoonishly big. I ate half there and saved the other half for dinner. Yum yum will come back! read more

so i have been on a quest to find the perfect cuban sandwich for the past 3 years. this place isn't the best, but its one of the better ones i've had and i would definitely recommend it. the line here looks intimidating at lunch, but it moves pretty quick. the seating can be a little weird since the line sort of snakes through the place, but no bigs. its a solid choice for a lunch sandwich place. i'll definitely be back, and the menu has lots to offer. read more

I finally got around to coming here for lunch. I came with 4 colleagues and we all left full and happy. Reasonably priced, fresh ingredients, friendly service. However... SLOW. For a loop sandwich spot I thought they were painfully slow. Thankfully they were not too busy - probably because of their basement location. I will come back though because it's a decent fun place :) read more

Located lower level of Block Thirty Seven. enter though state and washington, go down escalators straight ahead on the left next to red line. Okay. the coveted 5 stars for Logistics and ingredient variety. Every sandwich place is the same except HOW they get you your sandwich. Subway meets Potbelly, meets your own kitchen if it were stocked with every meat, cheese, topping imaginable. HUGE win for Vegetarians! The black bean patty looks great. You custom build the sandwich as per your liking. The small size is filling enough for lunch! Only downside is if you come during the lunch rush, prepare to wait for about 10 minutes. Read a paper which they have available, draw on a brown bag and add it to the art gallery. they have lettuce wraps instead of bread, bowls are an option! I had a great experience just filling out the checkboxes... as Americans, we love custom built stuff.. Get in here if you haven't already, if you don't like the food, it was your fault, try again. read more

The reviews here all echo my complaint. It takes too long here. I mean, compared to other sandwich places. I had the wicked wich. It was very good. Prices are in line with the other sandwich places that aren't subway. It's like if Potbelly and Quiznos had a kid, and that kid was better than his parents put together. Expect to spend $8-$10 on yourself for lunch. read more

SSSSLLLLLOOOOOWWWWWW............... Even if I really like the salads and sandwiches here, I can't always spend half of my lunch break waiting on the very slow assembly line of food prep. They have an army of people behind the counter, but still, I can't get a sandwich made in under 15 minutes....that's an eternity in lunch time. read more

A step up from Potbelly. Be sure to read the menu before you arrive, expect a line during the week. My sandwhich was good, went up to the cashier, "what did you have", how about a friendly smile, or hello? Rude in my book. Ordered a cookie, it was burnt, I'm talking as black as pavement. Told them and they gave me a new one. The resturaut itsself was DIRTY! Trash can overflowing, our table was dirty, and there was trash on the floor. I wouldn't expect that for a store in Block 37. At least at Potbelly you have a clean store. Overall, there is MUCH better in the Loop- Hannah's Bretzel is worth the price, and tastes MUCH better. Potbelly would be a better, cheaper alternative. read more

After passing by almost daily I tried it. I paid $9-something for a "chicken salad" sandwich. From what I can tell, the chicken salad was just chopped up cold cut deli chicken slices. That is not chicken salad! Boo. Hiss. And the ordering process is unnecessarily difficult. You have to basically fill out a questionnaire about your future sandwich on the bag it will go on. That's fine, but then they ask you all the same questions to verify when you pay. So, why do it twice? The only thing going for it is they do have lots of options. And maybe I got the one thing they do terribly. But I can't imagine if their other stuff is so good why they would have this terrible chicken salad on the menu. Almost ten bucks for a terrible sandwich? I won't be giving it a second chance. read more

This is the best "fast food" sandwich shop in the Loop. First, the staff is friendly. I also love that I can mark down exactly what I want on my sandwich without holding up a line of other customers. After a dozen or more visits, I have never encountered a mistake on an order, and I think their method of order has a lot to do with this. The selection of sandwich types is huge, far more than Jimmy Johns or Subway. The quality of ingredients is also better than the other big two. I would have Which Wich for lunch every work day if I had the time to walk over there. Comparing to Subway, a meal with chips and beverage is a bit more, but the quality is much, much better. Compared to Jimmy Johns, the price is similar for a meal, but the quality is better and portions are larger. The turnaround for a sandwich, in my experience, can be slow during lunch time during the week. However, this is no more an inconvenience than any other fast food restaurant between 11:00 am-2:00 pm. Not to mention Beard Papas is just a few steps away for dessert. read more

This place nails it. Great sandwiches, great variety, great personality. I can vouch for the egg salad and the French Dip. Put it in your face! read more

I have had a co-worker raving about this sandwich shop for weeks, the guy is a real sandwich lover. I caved in and went with him since I was becoming bored with the usual spots. I was very impressed with the experience and quality of Which Wich. The restaurant was crowded during lunch but the service was great. After deciding what options I would like the sandwiches that I ordered were ready relativity quick. This is the best sandwich shop for a quick lunch in Chicago. read more