The only place to get kosher meat in Iowa. It's an important touch stone for midwest jewish culture. And if he's not too busy, you can spend time talking to rabbi, Jacobson. He and his family are a delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glen L.
Lived in NYC & NJ up to 9-11 and then move to the Midwest. Been in Iowa since 2014 and never knew about you guys! Someone just told me tonight. I miss my favorites; Sarges Deli, Katz’s and of course 2nd Ave Deli, all in Manhattan. I need some matzah ball soup and a bagel with lox and a smear! See ya soon. :)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maccabee Sandwich on Challah, Chicken Noodle-Matzah Ball Soup
Ashley Reed
2 weeks ago my husband and I borh had the day off and came in together for a lunch date. It was my second time, and his first. I had corned beef on rye with mayo, onions and deli mustard. He had the same except with pastrami. Sandwiches were amazing!! The meat was delicious and stacked high, and the bread was fresh and warm. The guys are so friendly and kind, we highly recommend in so many ways!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pickles, Pastrami 1st Cut
Pam Mettetal
Because they are who they are with compassion ✌️❤️
DAVID GRAY
My wife and I were on our way home in Arkansas. Our nephew recommended we stop at Maccabee's. We shared a corned beef sandwich on Rye. It was delicious. My wife also liked the cucumber salad. We also found and purchased two recommended books. There's a good variety of kosher foods available. We had a wonderful conversation with Rabbi Jacobson. Maccabee's will be our must stop when we travel through.Parking: Must park on the left side of the deli.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jeremy treister
Great meal and environment. Will return next time in Des Moines. Soul food and a place to eat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jake Zwiefel
Not only is the food consistently delicious, but the experience and conversation is always heartwarming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roosevelt, Turkey Pastrami on Challah
Kenz Noce
Great food! Rabbi is really nice and helpful. I will definetly be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leonard Christman
Best sandwiches in the state! MYbe a little pricey, but you get what you pay
This is a wonderful Kosher deli near the Waveland area of Des Moines. The food was made in house and you can taste the tradition and care. The Knish were soft and warm. You could taste the schmaltz in the soup, which was so warm and hearty. The sandwiches were hefty and we did not leave hungry. Worth it for the smiles and convos from the owners alone.
What a treat to have this in Des Moines! The Macabee sandwich on Rye is so freaking good. The service was excellent. All the food was great. They were extremely patient and kind explaining all of their foods that were unfamiliar to us. Will definitely be returning!
Mohamed Hassan
If it's your first time, ask the Rabbi to look at you and he'll do a good guess on what you'll like. If you're Muslim or Jewish or just want some good food, everything is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Denny
First time going to a kosher deli and definitely going back! Was recommended the Roosevelt sandwich and it was outstanding! Also ordered cucumber salad which was amazing! Everyone was super friendly, great atmosphere, just a good time all around. I'm pretty certain I didn't stop smiling the entire time I was there.Parking: I was perplexed that there were signs up for "No deli" parking but they were fine with the café parking considering it takes longer to eat at a café than a deli... wonder why that is?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roosevelt
Max Boomershine
What an amazing deli! It’s so hard to find a place with top notch food and the highest quality of people like you can here.
Delicious food good prices, cool people.. super convenient location free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Noodle-Matzah Ball Soup, Halvah, Knishes, Potato Latkes with Applesauce
The only place to get kosher meat in Iowa. It's an important touch stone for midwest jewish culture. And if he's not too busy, you can spend time talking to rabbi, Jacobson. He and his family are a delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lived in NYC & NJ up to 9-11 and then move to the Midwest. Been in Iowa since 2014 and never knew about you guys! Someone just told me tonight. I miss my favorites; Sarges Deli, Katz’s and of course 2nd Ave Deli, all in Manhattan. I need some matzah ball soup and a bagel with lox and a smear! See ya soon. :)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maccabee Sandwich on Challah, Chicken Noodle-Matzah Ball Soup
2 weeks ago my husband and I borh had the day off and came in together for a lunch date. It was my second time, and his first. I had corned beef on rye with mayo, onions and deli mustard. He had the same except with pastrami. Sandwiches were amazing!! The meat was delicious and stacked high, and the bread was fresh and warm. The guys are so friendly and kind, we highly recommend in so many ways!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pickles, Pastrami 1st Cut
Because they are who they are with compassion ✌️❤️
My wife and I were on our way home in Arkansas. Our nephew recommended we stop at Maccabee's. We shared a corned beef sandwich on Rye. It was delicious. My wife also liked the cucumber salad. We also found and purchased two recommended books. There's a good variety of kosher foods available. We had a wonderful conversation with Rabbi Jacobson. Maccabee's will be our must stop when we travel through.Parking: Must park on the left side of the deli.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great meal and environment. Will return next time in Des Moines. Soul food and a place to eat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not only is the food consistently delicious, but the experience and conversation is always heartwarming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roosevelt, Turkey Pastrami on Challah
Great food! Rabbi is really nice and helpful. I will definetly be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best sandwiches in the state! MYbe a little pricey, but you get what you pay
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a wonderful Kosher deli near the Waveland area of Des Moines. The food was made in house and you can taste the tradition and care. The Knish were soft and warm. You could taste the schmaltz in the soup, which was so warm and hearty. The sandwiches were hefty and we did not leave hungry. Worth it for the smiles and convos from the owners alone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Noodle-Matzah Ball Soup, Pickles, Knishes
What a treat to have this in Des Moines! The Macabee sandwich on Rye is so freaking good. The service was excellent. All the food was great. They were extremely patient and kind explaining all of their foods that were unfamiliar to us. Will definitely be returning!
If it's your first time, ask the Rabbi to look at you and he'll do a good guess on what you'll like. If you're Muslim or Jewish or just want some good food, everything is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time going to a kosher deli and definitely going back! Was recommended the Roosevelt sandwich and it was outstanding! Also ordered cucumber salad which was amazing! Everyone was super friendly, great atmosphere, just a good time all around. I'm pretty certain I didn't stop smiling the entire time I was there.Parking: I was perplexed that there were signs up for "No deli" parking but they were fine with the café parking considering it takes longer to eat at a café than a deli... wonder why that is?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roosevelt
What an amazing deli! It’s so hard to find a place with top notch food and the highest quality of people like you can here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5