Manhattan Deli

Manhattan Deli - The BEST DAMN DELI IN DES MOINES. Got the NY Pastrami and boom I am in tastebud heaven. Dreamed about this all night, that warm pillowy soft marble rye piled high with that delicious NY Pastrami, pickles, and mustard. Just pure perfection and joy in the flavor combination, everything is hitting just right. The NY Pastrami is so flavorful and satisfying. Just tastebud heaven. My Beautiful Wife got the Zach Johnson or #3. Hoagie with ham, hard salami, pepperoni, provolone, hot pepper cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, oil dressing, added banana peppers. I had a bite and can say this is my favorite cold sandwich here. It’s definitely a solid sandwich. We split the #1 with ham, cotto salami, bologna, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, oil dressing on a hoagie

Everyone here was really friendly and handled our order expertly. Sandwiches were satisfying and the decor had a unique curated vibe that feels quintessential to an authentic Italian deli: Brought my mom here, and she quite enjoyed a taste she could connect with from way back when. Looking forward to coming back!

I’m really disappointed. Since owner ship has changed they should call it Des Moines deli home of the soggy sandwich. I’ve come here for 15+ years and I’m saddened it is not like it used to be. It has subway style decor that looks like it was bought from target. My sandwich was warmed inside the styrofoam container and was soggy. The cashier even told the man preparing my food, “hey styrofoam doesn’t go in the microwave” as he proceeded to laugh it off. I hope They can get it together sooner than later. As you can hardly tell in the picture bc I was driving. Both ends of the sandwich were soggy so I ate the middle. You can also see the melted container…leaching harmful chemicals into my food. And I also miss the giant aerial photo of downtown Des Moines.

Hansen’s Manhattan Deli absolutely lives up to its reputation as the best deli sandwich in Des Moines. The quality is outstanding – fresh ingredients, excellent bread, and delicious sides that complement the sandwiches perfectly. Located on Ingersoll Avenue with limited parking in the rear lot, so plan accordingly. They’re only open for lunch and typically close around 3pm. The line can get long during peak hours, but it moves steadily and the wait is worth it. They offer takeout if you’re in a rush (call ahead to skip the line), though no delivery is available. If you’re looking for an authentic deli experience in Des Moines, this is the place. The awards are well-deserved.

Only been here once. I had their Thanksgiving sandwich and it killed. A-Tier sandwich, boarding on S-Tier. Can’t wait to go back and see what else they can do. Thanksgiving Todd - S-Tier The Louis - A-Tier Tuesday Special(oven roasted Turkey) - B Tier(B+) French Dil - B Tier(B+) NYC pastrami - C-Tier