Potbelly

Potbelly on Washington Street is a sandwich stop for the part of the day when lunch needs to happen without much planning. Toasted sandwiches are the main order, with wraps, salads and soups giving you alternatives. You can make a larger meal of it with mac and cheese, or choose one of the smaller sandwich combinations when you don’t need the full version.

Cookies and milkshakes cover dessert, including the entirely reasonable decision to have dessert with lunch. This branch is near School Street in downtown Boston, convenient for a break while walking between Downtown Crossing and the Old State House. Online ordering lets you arrange a pickup before leaving the office or heading over.