18 Best Sandwich Shops in Des Moines

“We love Manhatten Deli, local favorite!“

“Delicious food, friendly staff, & very clean restaurant!“

“It’s hard to find good bánh mì in Iowa, but this place nails it. The bread is fresh and perfectly crusty, the fillings are flavorful and authentic, and every bite tastes like the real deal. You can tell they put care into balancing all the flavors and textures just right. Definitely worth the trip if you’re craving an authentic bánh mì experience.“

“DoorDashed messed up my order, and Nick L’s too. He dropped off Nicks order and gave me a terrible time about rectifying the issue. I went through DoorDash for a replacement order. When my order arrives, not only was it correct, fresh and exact what I wanted but they gave me a FREE cookie (my favorite) to make up for the Dasher’s mistake. This act of kindness makes a difference in people’s days. Thank you!
Happy Thanks Guving!
PS idk what the sub crunch is but sprinkle sprinkle!“

“Absolutely great experience I had today! The service I received from Sami was exceptional! She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food ! I’m a firm believer she made my food with love ! The store was very clean also! I will definitely be returning to this location“

“The people that are working today at 6:19pm 09/11/2025 I want to thank you for serving me my number 9 Mike's way with extra onions. Your smiles were nice and warm your service was nice! Thank you guys and gal's work here!! We need more people like the team working here!!“

“Stopped by Firehouse Subs and ordered the Roasted Turkey sandwich, and it was amazing! 🥪🔥 The turkey was fresh and flavorful, the bread was perfectly toasted, and everything tasted really well put together. You can definitely tell they care about the quality of their food.

But honestly, the staff was the cherry on top! They were welcoming, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Great food and great service — I’ll definitely be coming back! 😊“

“The food here is great but if you order online and try to change the cheese, they remove it altogether. I’ve tried multiple times and even put it in the comments and still, my sandwich comes with no cheese at all. Just a heads up. Love the food here though.“

“Great job to the crew today we live nearby and today was busy but handled quickly and our food was great. Girl with blonde hair had a lot of subs on the grill and got them out quick and the young lady cierra was helpful with our cold sandwich and great conversation and even made sure our table was wiped before we sat down. Thanks you girls keep up the good work! We will be back.“

“Came in Thursday around 11:30 a.m. and the gal working was pretty awesome! She was very kind and attentive to the customers in line. She was busting her butt and I don't think it's fair that any Subway manager would allow their employee to work alone like that. I think you should give her a raise! Her name was Tiarra, I believe.“

“The best subs outside the East Coast !!! 2nd to none.“

“I recently visited this Subway for lunch and was genuinely impressed by the positive change in atmosphere. Under the new ownership, you can really feel the difference: the owner actually works side by side with the staff, and it creates a genuinely welcoming and friendly vibe. The team seems happier and more invested, and the quality of the food definitely reflects that. It’s a small change that makes a big difference. Highly recommend stopping by if you want a sandwich made with a little extra care!“

“Food good, staff is nice not too much lines, highly say with there fast workers it's good food to go or stay, love how they make my sandwich which I can include onions yum!

Vegetarian options: They got any choice which you can reject the meats on some, highly love but but they also have all mixs so I'd say to try this!

Kid-friendliness: Very much loved the space, and plenty of room for kids to roam and to keep eyes on, very warm on cold days and very cool on hot, I say go for it!

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes plenty of room and very much safe for use, though the doors are nit the staff will often help and the smiles show such human passion!“

“I absolutely love this subway!!!! it’s always clean, and I absolutely enjoy the wonderful Daniela who always crafts my sandwich. Absolutely love her, and her adorable smile. Never had such great service in my entire life from an adolescent. If you ever go there and she’s making your sandwich make sure to tip her good!! she does fine work in that subway.“

“Exceptionally rude.. Bill? The sandwich maker/“manager” was smoking upon arrival.. we ordered 4 foot- longs, all of which are wrong.. not toasted, missing condiments.. asked for managers info, “Bill” said he was the manager.. I then proceeded to ask for his last name, with a rude response, “Google it,” per Bill, “the manager.”Every sandwich is wrong, called and asked for further help, “Bill” hung up on us..Do better, Subway.. Hire appropriate managers and capable employees.Photo of our “Toasted” sandwich.. clearly NOT toasted.“

“Hailey demonstrated exceptional professionalism and courtesy throughout our interaction. She provided valuable assistance in navigating a complex order, ensuring a seamless and satisfactory experience. I will undoubtedly return to this establishment due to the outstanding service provided by Hailey. This location stands out as the finest in the region, offering unparalleled customer service.“

“We come to this Subway often because they actually know how to make a veggie sandwich. At a lot of other locations, if you don't get meat, they barely put any toppings on it and you end up with a flat sandwich. This location is different—they actually make a filling veggie sub, which is hard to find!
It’s great to find a spot that doesn't skimp on the ingredients. Also, this is one of the only Subways around that consistently accepts the good coupons, so the value is excellent. If you want a sandwich that’s actually worth the price, this is the best location to hit.“

“Jay, and his co workers working on the subway on east 14th street was very very kind to me and my family. This was my first time coming to subway and it was one of the best experiences ever. Food, service, and atmosphere was perfect. Will definitely be back for more sandwiches because of him and his co workers working there.“