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frankfortstation.com dining out the frankfort station | June 1, 2017 | 29 The Dish Which Wich the toughest choice to make at Orland’s new sandwich shop Worldwide franchise makes its debut in southwest suburbs Bill Jones, Managing Editor Walk into Orland Park’s newest sandwich chain and the experience is almost alarmingly different than most. First, it is the color scheme: a bright yellow that pops around every corner, from the walls to the signs to the counters to the treats inside the old-school candy dispenser. Then, it is the concept. The register and food service area are set a bit farther back than usual from the door. Instead, diners are greeted by large menu boards overhead and numbered, metallic sleeves housing a variety of brown sandwich bags. Pick a sandwich, grab the corresponding bag, grab a Sharpie and get to work. Whether choosing a basic sandwich type or one of the “favorites” at Which Wich, the bag offers seemingly endless customization options: style, cheeses, sauces, onions, peppers, veggies and more. Simply mark whatever you want on the sandwich, at no additional cost, put your name at the top and present the bag to the cashier. It is put up on hanger above the food prep station, and Which Wich employees get to work on the custom sandwich. “It’s a lot of options,” franchise owner Vishal Patel said. “You can customize your sandwich however you want.” But a good concept is just a cute gimmick if the food does not deliver. And Patel, who first became acquainted with the franchise while working for Verizon in Dallas, Franchise owner Vishal Patel mans the counter at Which Wich in Orland Park, near the display for the store’s Project PB&J fundraising initiative. Which Wich 14934 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park Hours • 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday • 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday For more information ... Phone: (708) 966-2462 Web: www.whichwich. com said what really drew him to Which Wich was the quality and variety. He said both the meat and vegetables are fresh, and as a vegetarian and health-conscious diner he loves that in addition to white and wheat, anything Which Wich makes can be crafted as a Lettucewich, spinach wrap or salad, as well. Personally, Patel said he goes for the Superfoodwich ($7.95) — a vegan black bean patty with fresh avocado, jalapeño hummus, roasted red peppers and quinoa, wrapped in a spinach tortilla. He said the quality of the ingredients make it a favorite, but the sandwich also appeals to a sense other than taste. “Run it through the oven,” he said. “It smells good. It’s fresh.” While Patel said he loves that Which Wich has “healthier options” and lists the calories alongside all of the choices on its menu, there is plenty to love, as well, about the more traditional offerings of the franchise. The store’s signature sandwich, for instance, is the Wicked (prices vary by size). It starts with turkey, ham, roast beef, pepperoni and bacon, plus three cheese choices. And that is all before diners start selecting those custom options. The restaurant offers eight core sandwich types, with three varieties under each, as well as eight “favorites” and the Wicked, for a total of more than 30 sandwiches. Multiply that by the different styles and customizations, and the number of options quickly becomes too absurd to count. Which Wich also offers standard soft drinks, lemonade and water; a variety of chips; three types of cookies, along with Which Krispies and brownies. But on the sweet side its true standouts are the real ice cream shakes ($3.50), which are sold in The Wicked is the signature choice of Which Wich. It features five meats, along with three cheese selections. Photos by Bill Jones/22nd Century Media Oreo, Hershey’s chocolate, vanilla and strawberry options. Many swear by the shakes, and Patel said he thinks that is because the chain keeps it simple. “It’s 100 percent real vanilla ice cream, 2 percent milk, blended,” he said. While the shakes lean more toward the decadent, indulgent side of the menu, Which Wich keeps more of a health-conscious focus with its Kids Menu. The children’s sandwiches come with apple slices, carrots and a choice of drink, as well as stickers and candies. The store, like the rest of the chain, also offers a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for a cause through its Project PB&J program. For $3, customers get a fresh sandwich, and Which Wich in turn provides a sandwich to a local organization. Customers also can order ahead online with the same variety of options. And Which Wich offers a separate catering menu, which features many of the same sandwiches alongside additional offerings like pasta salads. While the concept may be be a bit different than those to which customers in the area are accustomed, with Orland Park marking the first (but maybe not last) excursion into Chicago’s southwest suburbs, Patel said customers can streamline the process by opting for a favorite, if they are intimidated by the selections. Thankfully, he has not had to introduce the concept to many at Orland’s Which Wich, thanks for the franchise’s large presence in college towns. “Many people went to Which Wich before and were waiting for one to open,” he said. For those looking to give it a whirl, though, Patel reiterated the franchise’s “satisfaction guarantee,” which states it will remake, refund or both. “No questions asked, if you don’t like it,” Patel said. There is no question Patel has been satisfied by the experience of opening his first restaurant. And the Park Pointe Plaza location was the perfect spot for it, he said. The Woodridge resident said his wife grew up in nearby Oak Forest. “We used to hang out at this mall,” he said. “This area is good.” Since it opened April 19, he has seen the demand firsthand. “If the weather is sunny, business is booming,” he said. “Satisfied” might not be a strong enough word to encompass the way Patel said he feels about the store. “It was my dream to open a business,” he said. “Here I am. ... Which Wich gave me a perfect platform.”
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