Deli cuisine: the best places to taste it in Des Moines

19 restaurant menus in Des Moines, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Manhattan Deli
Manhattan Deli
93/100 (1395 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
American
American
Deli
Lunch
Sandwiches
Salad
Hoagie
Fast food
American
Deli
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place is the best sandwich shop in Des Moines!! Always..."
Meredith Reeves Cadwell
"Nice place off the beaten path. We found the review off of TripAdvisor and took a chance while traveling through Des Moines. It was very nice. Food..."
Hillary Nolen
"nice place, great food but bring cash cause they don't take cards. They need to get a square reader etc time to step..."
Michael E. Haviland
"Wow, just had my first sandwich here, Manhattan, and it was awesome! Brownie and salad we're kick ass as..."
Gabe Nanaziashvili
"Great sandwiches and service. I always get the Veggie Rueben with a side of potato salad and love it every time. A Des Moines favorite for a..."
Britt Wells
"Hands down the best deli sandwiches I have ever had. Not to mention the cookies and pumpkin..."
Maddison Ranney
"Food was great, service was great, first time here but will definitely be..."
Pat Cowles
"A hidden gem in Des Moines. Everything is home made and tastes great. I recommend this place to..."
Phil Creese Jr.
"Good prices, no nonsense deli. They have great bread, real meat and cheese. Always have a few sides- pasta salad, etc. Usually Always chocolate..."
Amy Malloy
"Always five stars, always a line, always bring cash!! A Des Moines icon. I love the way I already have my mind made up before I go inside, but as you..."
Alissa Burgduff
"Great food and great..."
Sharon Malheiro
"The Big Smoker and Cheese potato soup is awesome. Everything on the menu is. It's all homemade. If you want good wholesome food they bring..."
Brent Mott
"Fantastic sandwich shop! Delicious offerings and a very expansive menu. The side dishes were really good, if you're in the Des Moines area, and want..."
Jason K
"Wow !! The Popper !! Takes ham and cheese to the next level. Manhattan Deli always does a great job so I’m not surprised. Just glad to discover..."
Thomas Sawyer
"Great food and even better people - can’t ask for much more! I placed a catering order with Manhattan Deli for a work event. Cheyanne called me the..."
Danica Schrader
"The hardest part about going here is deciding what sandwich you want. Their menu is amazing. I had the Little Italy. Why 4 stars. Their hours 10-3..."
Bryon Preminger
"Had the Mama Mia and #2 Hoagie. Fantastic sandwiches. Tasty, great flavors that splash through my mouth with every bite. Yum, this will become a..."
Donna Wiedmann
"I have been going to this deli (different management over time) since the 1960's. I was friends with the Bassman's who owned it for so many years. It..."
Dennis Tesdell
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
89/100 (630 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Deli
Lunch
Turkey with Swiss
Chilli Soups
Vanilla milkshake
Turkey on White
The Wreck Sandwich with Roast Beef Ham Turkey and Salami I Requested Double Meat
Mushroom melt
Meatball Sub
Chicken Club
Farmhouse Salad
Porchetta
Chili
Garden Vegetable
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Blta Sandwich
Sit down
Deli
Lunch
"Best soup I’ve had in Des Moines!!! Chicken pot pie 🥧 delicious 😋!!! I called to compliment the store and Nate told me he made it with love!!..."
Alex Savoia
"This is the best location with their amazing sandwiches and excellent customer service! I absolutely love their turkey sandwich. It is always toasted..."
Kelli Brooker
"I come to this location for lunch on a daily basis. The sandwiches are the best I have ate at any other sub-sandwitch establishment. What makes this..."
Jake Gift
"Best food best workers who deserve a raise with how friendly and nice and how hard they work. They also deserve the best benefits!! 👌 will always..."
kitten &yarn
"Lived right next to this Potbelly’s for over 4 years now. Absolutely love this place. Extremely easy to order on the app and just walk in and pick..."
Jackson Linder
"We ordered chilli and vanilla milk shake here from our office. Wow chilli tasted 😋 so yummy. After Jethro's barbecue, I like chilli here. I..."
Philo
South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe
87/100 (2075 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
American
Deli
Cafe
Cafe
Deli
Soups
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Sandwiches
Salad
Roast Beef
Focaccia
Café
American
Soups
Deli
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Mid-range
"The long line moved quickly & the wait for the food was just long enough to get my side soup and drink. Food was amazing, as..."
Jessie Leonard
"First time here I had the chicken pesto sandwich. Amazingly good! The bread is homemade and..."
Michelle Gode
"Hot Italian is always my go to sandwich. When ever I come to town I stop even though I moved..."
Kevin Clark
"Best sandwich in the Des Moines metro. Eat there every chance I..."
John C. Miller
"Fantastic place to eat! It's worth the stop downtown Des Moines,..."
Brock Bailey
"Has the best sandwiches I have ever ate. They even give you a little thing of bread as an..."
Bryant Buelow
"One of my favorite places to eat. I highly recommend..."
Jim DeHeer
"They have the best bread in Des Moines. Made my husband order it for his..."
Dara Teno-Comstock
"LOVE the chicken BLT salad! And the chipotle dressing is..."
Brittny Campbell
"Love it!!! I could eat it everyday! My favorite is the turkey pepper cheese with the potato pepper cheese..."
Jessica Gina-Marie Williams
"GREAT sandwiches and bread. Highly recommended if you're downtown during..."
Josh Larson
"Absolutely delicious..."
Kelli Ann Edmond
"Three words; Local, fresh, mouthwatering. Our favorite lunch spot in DSM. The hot sandwiches are delicious and the potato pepper jack soup is to die..."
Brittany Roseke
"You want a sandwich and you appreciate the bread it comes on as a top priority. This is your place. Bread is outstanding, the sandwich insides are..."
Joseph Perez
"Best bread I have ever had! Had this for the first time today for my co-workers and I, and everyone was more than impressed. The bread is just so..."
Jake Stephens
"Triple pepper sandwich was amazing. Incredible variety of chips and a nice spot for lunch mid workday. One of my favorite workday spots to..."
Isaac Slings
"I had the George’s Special and it was amazing. The combination of flavors was perfection. I highly recommend if you like Which Wich but a lot..."
Ella Duenas
"Often imitated, but never duplicated. South Union is the original ciabatta bread sandwich shop. I have been coming here for years and you can always..."
Thai B
"Best sandwiches ever! Service was also..."
Lisa Ferrari
"The Sicilian is the best sandwich there, but you won't find it on the..."
Steven Martinez
Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli
Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli
87/100 (458 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Restaurants
Deli
Kosher
Deli
Kosher
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Corned Beef
Fast food
Deli
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Jimmy Johns
Jimmy Johns
84/100 (672 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Fast food
Deli
Fast Food
Fast food
Deli
"Awesome service and it was great to just go through the drive thru and order my..."
Robert Maudlin
Bauder Pharmacy
Bauder Pharmacy
84/100 (270 ratings)
Dessert
Deli
American
Deli
Lunch
Ice Cream
Café
American
Deli
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
"Bauder's is a FANTASTIC experience! It is beautifully decorated, almost like it is frozen in time. I don't think I've ever seen a pharmacy and a..."
Christian Jackson
"A nice mom-and-pop shop that serves delicious and cheap doughnuts. Their honeydew doughnuts are amazing. With a light and airy texture and a sweet..."
That Pyro
"The sandwiches are good and the price is right. The ice cream is second to none and they make cones, shakes, malts and sundaes too! Stop by and let..."
Scott Johnson
"They are some of the best donuts in town. It was a rough time when Donut King shutdown but now they are back. Make sure you get there early as they..."
Lucas Shivvers
"Bauder's is our favorite local donut and ice cream shop! Love the red velvet and marble donuts. Always kind and friendly..."
Michelle Moser
"The best place in Des Moines to get Donuts or Ice Cream!! Stop in and see my friend Ms. Robertson she knows what shes doing! She has been at this for..."
Judi Roux-Bohn
"Wonderful little soda shop, like stepping back in time. Prices are very reasonable. Light lunch with soda, peppermint bar (big enough for two adults)..."
Erika whitcomb
Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market
83/100 (270 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Deli
Soups
Soups
Deli
American
Breakfast
Lunch
Sandwiches
Salad
Fast food
American
Soups
Deli
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great sandwiches, not just the usual run of the mill but also some interesting recipes/combinations that just really work! They also had other great..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Good homemade sandwiches, soups, and salads. Nice local..."
Marie Abraham
"Most awesome experience my sandwich was awesome first time in and I am very..."
Donna Noel
"Friendly skilled staff and amazing food, wish they were open longer..."
Ruie Noel
"Food was absolutely great place to grab a quick sandwich or..."
Michael Metzen
"Palmer's is always delicious. A legit deli in downtown Des Moines. The salads are fresh and the sandwiches are stuffed full. Make sure you get a..."
Sprockets Monkey
"Absolutely loved my experience here. The staff were extremely friendly and went out of their way to make sure you were served well. Very efficient..."
Babatunde Agbaje
Goodsons
Goodsons
82/100 (477 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Sit down
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great anytime, good food good drinks! Finally made it in for lunch and everything was great. We all plan on coming back. There was a 30 minute wait..."
Ian Griffith
"Way more helpful than the Dam Pub. That place has one good employee, the oldest..."
Nick V
"Perfect neighborhood bar and grill. Wonderful staff and..."
DONNA HOPKINS
"Very good food, welcoming wait staf, and a fun..."
Angela Sears
"Liked food, little pricey but I'm cheap. Awesome..."
Dale Shahan
"DJ Bingo last Thursday night at Good Sons was a blast. Up here from Florida for a few weeks and went there for a good time. A great time was the end..."
Geno Garton
"Always great food, good drinks and affordable prices. Great neighborhood..."
Chris Friest
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
81/100 (288 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
American
Deli
American
American
Deli
"Busy lunch crowd, fresh, fast, and good. Will return if every in the area. Dude behind counter in picture has..."
Brian Phillips
"Hands down the best sub sandwich. I like the "round up" option when you make a purchase. Rounding your total up and donating to local emergency..."
Bob Minter
"I've never had a bad sandwich at Firehouse. The staff is courteous. I should experiment with sandwiches and soft drink flavors I haven't tried yet...."
James Jones
"My wife and I decided to take a break from the normal subway trip and go to firehouse subs. I have been here a few times I love the fact that there..."
Ronald Price
"Food was delicious even as carryout, I'm normally a "have to eat it there" kind of person because I do not like my sandwiches getting soggy. Service,..."
angie hagerdorn
"I've never been disappointed grabbing lunch at firehouse subs, though during the lunch hour it gets very busy. That is just a saying on how good the..."
Tim Baker
"I love Firehouse!!! The food is made right when you order so it's always nice and fresh and hot. The staff are almost always very friendly,..."
angie hagerdorn
Jimmy Johns
Jimmy Johns
79/100 (735 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
"All is good now! I have had multiple bad experiences. Delivery, food quality, order incorrect, you name it. I DECIDED TO GIVE THEM ONE LAST CHANCE..."
Tina Looker
"The new wraps are fantastic!!! Great store! The wraps are very much so a jimmy johns product. Tons of filling and tastes very fresh. Subways wraps..."
Jarret Coon
"Very good sub shop! This location has never disappointed me. Always tastes good and is delivered super fast! I would give 5 stars, but they for some..."
Robert Monta
"Idk if it's just me, but I love a good sandwich. Clean building, good food, not too expensive. If you want a really good sandwich this is the place..."
Noah Black
"Different people in our office order lunch from this location 3-4 times a week. We ordered 10 sandwiches today. They are always fast, efficient, kind..."
Molly Pins
"Only JJs I’ve been to so far that hasn’t messed my order up. Had to wait for a bit when I went in, but they were apologetic about it, so I’m..."
Jared Carter
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
78/100 (78 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Deli
Deli
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Fast food
Deli
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Subway
Subway
76/100 (2246 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Tomatoes and Lettuce
Subway Healthy Wrap and Green Tea
Turkey and Ham Sub
Sit down
Fast food
American
Deli
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Travis and Tanya served us tonight. We love Travis be always knows our order. Travis took care of my boyfriend while Tanya took care of me...."
Ashley Kubik
"Travis is amazing. My son is Autistic and has formed a bond with Travis. He knows his order to T and it brightens up my sons day seeing Travis. He..."
Miranda Pirillo
"I like Subway and want it all the time so I order on-line and either pick it up or have it delivered..point is, my sandwich is always the way I want..."
Lynne Hites
"There's a great group of ppl tb at work here!!..."
B Coop
"I hadn’t gone to subway before now and the experience was really great! I got to talking to the employee Angel, very friendly and nice to customers..."
Richard Florences
B & B Grocery Meat & Deli
B & B Grocery Meat & Deli
76/100 (1474 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Restaurants
American
Deli
Deli
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheeseburger
Burger
Beef
Pork Tenderloin
Fast food
Deli
American
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I tried the Italian Grinder with peppers. The sausage was very nice with great flavor and there was a beautiful amount of cheese and peppers on top...."
Brad Cox
"This place is awesome!!! Another south side hidden..."
Ryan Breckenridge
"A great little neighborhood grocery, and the best meat counter in..."
CW Smith
"Excellent food, meats, and staff! Highly recommend B&B to anyone and..."
Nick Palmer
"The guys that work there love their work and are great at it. I bought meat there for a bbq i was having and they treated me like a regular. The..."
Devin Derflinger
"Meat was awesome, service was exceptional thank you for making a Friday at work that much better with the steaks! Would highly..."
Bill Pratt
"Best of the best, anything off the menu will make ur tastes buds explode with pure..."
Tyler G Morrison
"This place has the best steaks and meat in the state of Iowa..."
Franklin Brown
"This place is a true Des Moines treasure, and a not so well kept secret. If you haven't been, what are you waiting for? Nationally famous for their..."
Rhett Oselette
"Delicious rib eye steak sandwich! Great ham and Swiss too! Love ya from..."
Jo Lambert
"Just at B&B, came here because of Hamburger America book..Thanks John for your hospitality and service.. good food will definitely stop in again when..."
Vernon Kingsbury
Quiznos
Quiznos
75/100 (428 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
"My family went there for lunch we had the Baja chicken and my daughter had the chicken bacon ranch A.k.a alpine chicken and we loved it. This place..."
Alexandria Lease
"The manager was super nice. We got our food in a timely manner. It was quite..."
Gideon Meyer
"Really like that they toast their subs, and their broccoli cheese soup is very..."
Christine Johnson
"Quick service and good food! I love hot..."
Laura Erickson
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Quinton's Bar & Deli
74/100 (1697 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Deli
Pub
American
Deli
American
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Sandwiches
Burger
Salad
Sit down
American
Deli
Bar
Pub
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"After spending most of the last 6 days with family at Methodist hospital I was ready for some good food and a Bloody Mary. Quinton's Des Moines did..."
Ann Martineau Breier
"My boyfriend and I absolutely love this place we have been searching for a place with good wings and drinks and now we have found it!! the wings are..."
Jennifer Ritter
"Just had some of the best service I have had in a long time. Ryan our server was the best. He was quick with the drinks and made damn sure we had a..."
Miranda Faye Snyder
"Exceptional food cannot believe this gem that we have here in downtown Des..."
Nick Bragg
"Maggie (waitress)and Jason( bartender) are super courteous and sweet! Great food. Ringer Burger good and so is chili and fries! Delish! She's playing..."
Cathy Smith
"Great Happy Hour and our waitress was very nice and attentive. Used a Groupon, which was a very good..."
Cindy 'Kueter' Kuker
Subway
Subway
74/100 (2580 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Deli
Fast food
Fast Food
Deli
Soups
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Fast food
Fast food
Soups
Deli
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Sandwich specialist was so patient. Went in for breakfast for the first time on a Saturday around 930. Only customer at that time. Gal explained..."
Ellen Paullin
"My sandwich was made with perfection, the artist was so polite and courteous. She really cared about the presentation and her customer's..."
Beautifully Blessed
"I’ve eaten at this Subway location dozens of times, and I’m impressed every time. All of the workers I’ve encountered are lovely to talk to and..."
Molly McBride
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
70/100 (419 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Deli
American
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Fast food
American
Deli
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range