Pockets

This place is AWESOME! I stopped by with my friends and was pleased they had space to fit all 8 of us by rearranging the tables. The guy at the register was very friendly and had amazing suggestions. Moreover, I was very thrilled to learn that they also offer deliveries! WOW! Just one of the many reasons why I love Chicago!

Yes, I am a fan of Pockets. Whenever I hunger for their specialty pizza, I would immediately come here. I have tried their Carnivore — their meaty pizza overflowing with bacon, sausage and pepperoni — and it was DELICIOUS! I love each and every bite of it! I have never thought it would have been that good, especially since the number of ingredients pale in comparison to other meaty pizzas.
I would come here again occasionally.

Salads are good and Delivery is super fast but the last few times I have ordered from here my order has been incorrect. Everytime I have paid for extra ingredients they are never added to my salad.

pocket’s salads — phenomenal! you’ll get hooked on their warm, fresh baked pita-​like pocket bread and healthy ingredients.
I’m a sucker so their salads but friends have ordered calzones (which always look amazing!) and have said they were delicious
this location is always very clean and the staff is super friendly
would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a customizable, quick, healthy meal!

Eh. Pockets sounds amazing in concept, and perhaps I need to give it a chance. In any case, my friend had wanted to go here for a quick lunch break, and it was right across the street.
I stand with Ben Wyatt. I love calzones, so as I set foot inside the restaurant I was pretty excited to see it on the menu. I was a little wary when the only bread option was multi-​grain, but alas, there have been some multi-​grain breads that have absolutely blown my mind.
There was an advertised 15 – 20 minute wait for the calzones to bake, which was fine. When I got the food, however, it was pretty cold inside. The bread itself was warm, but the contents were lukewarm, and that’s being generous.
The taste was simple and left a lot to be desired, even in the context of quick service. The bread seemed dry. The only thing I can really say is that it’s an absurdly large amount of food for what you pay for. I could barely finish it.
I might consider revisiting, if a really good friend demanded to go there. Otherwise, probably not returning.

I’ve always loved Pockets ever since I discovered the location at Wellington/​Lincoln/​Southport. When I moved to Lincoln Square, I was pumped to see the location nearby. I’m a creature of habit and get the same thing every time (Berry Blue w Chicken and feta), but I’m sure everything is great. Ingredients are fresh and the service is stellar! There never seems to be anyone dining in when I go, but there’s plenty of seating. If you don’t know about Pockets, head in for a healthier option to other fast food. especially if you’re about to down a few beers and don’t want to be super full, take a to go order in to Half Acre!

Great healthy fast food option. My favorites are the asian pocket and the chef salad. Always the freshest ingredients, and fast delivery!

How long does it take to get a pocket delivered from this location on a Frida at 3:30?
Over an hour. Still no pocket. Never got an email confirming my order either and called to find out where it was, but only answer i got was, the delivery driver isn’t back yet. Nothin more. No eta on delivery and really miffed that even tho I live on California n Irving, I am in the red zone for delivery, so I got charged 3 bucks extra. Seriously, this is the closest Pockets to me and now its biting me in the ass that I even ordered.
True, pockets are delicious, but an hour delivery time isnT worth it.

Most people avoid fast food restaurant believing fast food is unhealthy. I beg to differ. Not all fast food chains have unhealthy food. Perhaps they haven’t heard about Pockets. I’ve been to Pockets many times and hands down they have the healthiest quick meals you can ever find. A lot of restaurants offer healthy options or so they say but it is far from healthy as I have observed. Moreover, it is not just healthy but also delicious at the same time.
The staff is also nice to customers. They wouldn’t give you a hard time if you are unsure with what you going to order. You should definitely try out Pockets.

I love Pockets. So yummy and fresh. The workers are so friendly and will give you breaks if you’re a regular. It’s also super filling!

Tasted amazing! It was like a giant, delicious southwest salad in a warm, savory pita pocket. I’m very full but it wasn’t «heavy» at all. Great healthy option with a lot for the money. Will be back!

Great for a somewhat healthy alternative to other delivery options. We love getting the buffalo chicken with cilantro. Sometimes the cilantro can be overwhelming but this past weekend it was great.
Their soup is decent and I enjoy the extra bread. The pockets are very filling.
Delivery time was about normal for Chicago standards.

I had the chicken chili and a big meaty pocket the other night, then proceeded to get food poisoning. 8 hours of puking every hour on the hour, it was a fantastic night.
2 stars because the delivery was fast and the food tasted good on the way down.
***4/​23/​14 Update***
The manager David L reached out to me immediately and was very apologetic. He let me know that they were taking it seriously and having the operations manager look into everything. This, along with not seeing any other cases on this page, leads me to believe it was an isolated incident. I did appreciate the response, as I’ve seen other managers at restaurants on this site quick to point the finger at the customer first.

Pockets is definitely one of my favourite fast food chains. It is one of those rare food chains all over the place that supports healthy options for its customer. At last! A food chain that cares about people. I super duper love the different salads of this place. THE DRESSING, don’t let me start about that dressing. It’s so rich and flavourful that you can’t get enough of it. I also love the delicious calzone, my favourite. I think everybody who went here can agree that they love the calzone, am I right? The pocket of 3 cheese is what you would expect in a 3 cheese food. So creamy and delicious it’s quite addicting.
Overall, I love Pocket’s and you must be patient though since the line is quite long.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. I am no connoisseur fine food, but this place is nice and basic and clean. Foods good, not great, but by no means bad. Its lettuce people! Don’t go there expecting organic veggies and you won’t be let down!

I LOVE Pockets. I was heartbroken when the location at Clark and Wrightwood closed a few years back. Since moving to West Lakeview this has become my new location. My one major complaint is that the employees have zero customer service skills. They move at their own pace and never are friendly. The food is the same that you will get at other locations. My only wish is that they work on their service just a little bit more. Get that together and you have the ultimate Pockets!
BTW if you’ve never been to Pockets and you really want to indulge get the BBC Calzone. It’s outstanding, but not one of their healthier options.

I have no idea why this place has a mediocre rating. You dorks mad that you didn’t get a handjob to go along with your pocket or something?
I wanted a quick lunch I could take to go. This place was perfect. The Southwest w/​Chicken was very tasty. The bread isn’t the best, I will admit, but it’s still not bad. And all the ingredients were nice and fresh. The girl taking my order was very nice too.
If I’m in the area and need a quick lunch, I’ll definitely go back.

I’m not sure what is with all the mediocre reviews. I would choose Pockets over Subway, Jimmy Johns, Quiznos, or Cousins any day! You simply walk up to the counter, fill out checklist of your desired order (or choose from a preselected menu item), pay and the rest is in their hands. All of their greens and ingredients are much more fresh and not freezer burned like the other chain sandwich shops. Their ranch dressing is amazing and homemade – plus it comes in a lite option. While their «pocket» pita bread is a bit bland, it is baked right there in house and is always warm when placed on your plate. I personally love having the choice of edamame, dried cranberries and cilantro to toss in my salad. This is my repeat delicious creation:
Not to mention, they have free wi-​fi.
Stop hating, and try it out.

This is a great option when you want to eat something healthy and fast. It isn’t the best food i the world, but you surely feel much better after eating a mini calzone made with whole wheat dough than after eating a normal calzone. You can even get lots of healthy options like spinach in everything. The chicken chili is really good too, and they give you a pocket that is perfect for dipping.
I get this A LOT, always as delivery and they are always on time. Their website saves all of your order history, addresses, and credit card info, so it makes it really easy to place an order in a hurry.

Went in for a quick lunch. 16 minutes to get what is basically a pre-​made salad stuffed into a pita? Really? $ 8 for same with a coke. .and wait 16 minutes for it… that is crazy and BS… wont be going back. Suggest you dont either unless you have an hour for lunch.