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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
M D L
Great deli! Egg salad is the best in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Jelinek
I ordered The Madison . Great warm sandwich with some spice. Service was fast. Decore is dated but worth it for the food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
googsOnTheGo
The best
TwoDays Tripn
Gear place for LUNCH sorry never been to there official their official calailian !m S9 Thankful?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vera Devera
Vintage interior with large selection of fresh made sandwiches! I got the #1 and wish it had more mayo and tanginess of the dressing; otherwise it was tasty! My partner got the Manhattan corned beef and ham, coleslaw on an onion roll.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle Blaylock-Rhode
We love Manhatten Deli, local favorite!
John Biggs
Food is always good and plenty of meat on the sandwich, chocolate chip 🍪 cookies or a brownie 😋 are great add-ons. 👍
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hoagies
Pho Loa
Excellent service and great quality. Always have to stop for my bambino, Mac salad and of course pumpkin bar. BEST DELI IN TOWN!!!!!
Great food, caring owners, great neighborhood partner. Still the best grinder in the Midwest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hoagies, Any Sandwich
Scott Cooper
As close to a real NY deli as you can anywhere here in the Midwest.
Have been going here for many many years and never once had bad sandwich.
It's kind of small for seating but that is one of its best characteristics.
Keep it up!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Todd Razor
Everyone knows they are one of the best around - a great sandwich shop and traditional style deli. Order The Tuesday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yipsie Gertz
A treasure in this town! Food is always delicious. Drove across town today to get corned beef and swiss on a hoagie and it actually put me in a good mood. Friendly staff as well. Thank you, Manhattan Deli!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy K
I walked by this place and went in to see what it was like! Wow! I knew instantly I wanted to eat here! So many locals in line to eat in or take out! The sandwich we had was delicious 😋, potato salad was good and the lemon bar was the BEST!
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great deli! Egg salad is the best in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered The Madison . Great warm sandwich with some spice. Service was fast. Decore is dated but worth it for the food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best
Gear place for LUNCH sorry never been to there official their official calailian !m S9 Thankful?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vintage interior with large selection of fresh made sandwiches! I got the #1 and wish it had more mayo and tanginess of the dressing; otherwise it was tasty! My partner got the Manhattan corned beef and ham, coleslaw on an onion roll.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love Manhatten Deli, local favorite!
Food is always good and plenty of meat on the sandwich, chocolate chip 🍪 cookies or a brownie 😋 are great add-ons. 👍
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hoagies
Excellent service and great quality. Always have to stop for my bambino, Mac salad and of course pumpkin bar. BEST DELI IN TOWN!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent and filling. There were many choices of both sandwiches and sides.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, caring owners, great neighborhood partner. Still the best grinder in the Midwest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hoagies, Any Sandwich
As close to a real NY deli as you can anywhere here in the Midwest.
Have been going here for many many years and never once had bad sandwich.
It's kind of small for seating but that is one of its best characteristics.
Keep it up!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everyone knows they are one of the best around - a great sandwich shop and traditional style deli. Order The Tuesday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A treasure in this town! Food is always delicious. Drove across town today to get corned beef and swiss on a hoagie and it actually put me in a good mood. Friendly staff as well. Thank you, Manhattan Deli!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I walked by this place and went in to see what it was like! Wow! I knew instantly I wanted to eat here! So many locals in line to eat in or take out! The sandwich we had was delicious 😋, potato salad was good and the lemon bar was the BEST!
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