16 Best Sandwich Shops in Des Moines

“Great sandwiches! The PB brownies are delicious. 🤤“

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

“This is a local, family run sandwich shop. Mekong doesn't have a full menu, but if you want the best bahn mi sandwich in Des Moines for just $5, this is your spot. They take cash or venmo, and the waiting area has National Geographic mags from 2019. Highland Park is an amazing and diverse area with gems like this.“

“i’m always excited to eat here, especially when Mahendra is working. he always gets my sandwich perfect! he’s also so friendly and always greets us with a smile!

another familiar face is Alissa! not only is she funny! but she also makes great suggestions with the menu!

both have 10/10 customer service AND sandwich making skills! what more do you want from a subway!

if you have either of them helping you, you know you’ll get a great sandwich and great service!

THANK YOU!!“

“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 level of service we received from the Manager and the employees when we went in was amazing. My first time in and he had some good reccomenations and was super helpful. Fast service, clean environment and good food! Definitely going back!“

“They are trying new hours out at this store, so the app isn't staying up to date, but we were lucky enough to have Steven as our Sandwich Artist as when the app failed us he came to our rescue and saved the day. Even helping us when it was 20 minutes to close. We appreciate you so much Steven! Thank you for everything you do!“

“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.“

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

“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! 😊“

“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!“

“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.“

“Corey, you don’t know us, you only heard about our son being in the hospital. You made me cry, thank you for your kind soul and support. Sorry I snuck a picture of you. Thank you for the cookie for our boy too, I know when he wakes up he will smile! Thank you is not enough but it’s all I can do right now! We aren’t from here and it’s been an emotional weekend and week. Thank you, thank you thank you!“

“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.“

“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.“