40 Best Sandwich Shops near Des Moines

“Sitting in my car shaking and crying, barely able to compose myself to drive right now. Those who frequent Auntie Irene's beware of the owner. She just yelled at me infront of the whole shop, about parking out front. It sent me into a anxiety riddened, ptsd fueled state. There were zero parking stalls when l pulled into the coffee shop. l was grabbing my one coffee and leaving. l would be there for 5 minutes maybe 10 at most. I parked snuggled up along the the flower bed north of the shop, in front of the rhodedendron/north of the deck. On the other side of the flower bed is parking stalls. Just to exactly detail where l was parked. Completely out of anyone's way. There is no posted sign saying "no parking here", nor is it a painted fire lane. If that were the case, of course l wouldn't park there. That's obvious. I was not blocking her drive thru window line or blocking either entrance to her shop. I wasn't in the way of people needing to back out ,since they have to turn the other way to exit. After placing my coffee order, an waiting about 5 minutes at a table, she came out of no where and reprimanded me like a child....She could have politely introduced herself and asked me to move. She never even told me who she was. For all l knew, she was a crazed lady bossing me around. No "hi", "hello" or "how are you?". She just marched up to me without identifying shes the owner and started in on me. I would have had zero problem being asked to move, if she had gone about it in a decent manner, that most "adults" are capable of. Her tone was egregious and severely uncalled for. Over the years, l have heard rumors about an aggressive, petite, blonde haired, older lady named Susie as the owner. That was the only reason l deduced this must be the owner, becuase like l stated she did not tell me who she was at all. But, l had only ever seen her maybe 3 times, in all the years I've been going there. I have never spoken to her or even had an one on one encounter with her. So, for her to treat me, complete stranger, who is paying for a comfortable place to enjoy coffee like this, this is wildly uncalled for. I'm a full grown adult mind you, though lve been told, l look young for my age. Even if l was young, it still would not make this encounter okay at all. l was so taken a back, l couldn't even mutter a reply to her. l ran out of the shop and immediately reparked my car. There were stalls open at this point. l had to smoke a cigarette to calm down before l went back in, it rattled me so badly. l was barely able to muster up the courage to go back in for my coffee, without feeling like l was going to start breaking out into tears, if l saw her or had to encounter her again to get my coffee. I came back in, and by then she was no where to be seen... She wasn't there to thank me for moving and understanding her concern. Nothing, she just disappeared. She ambush disciplined me and disappeared, which made it even weirder and more upsetting...Anyways, when l came back in the staff asked me where l went? l didn't want to tell them what happened, so l pretended like l didn't hear their question and barely got out a stiffled, whimper of a "thank you" to them. Rushing out of the shop before they had a chance to see me upset.. I didn't want them to think they were the reason l was in this clearly emotional state. They didn't do anything wrong, so l wasn't about to complain to them about their own boss.There would be nothing they could do about her actions, if she's in charge, ya know? When l got back to my car, l broke down in tears, past PTSD trauma flooding in. I've had experiences like this with some past elder women bosses, in my younger years. I've been subject to 3 very unprofessional older female boss's. Who, in over the years had treated me completely horribly and were very verbally abusive. One even grabbed my arm so hard she left bruising. All of them traumatizing me, using their p“

“Great veggie sub! Bacon needs to be crispier in my opinion. If you order online ALWAYS double check your order as I've had ingredients missing &/or my bread being soggy or too hard to eat. It hasn't happened too many times, but just be aware!“

“Amazing service and food!“

“Had garlic and asian zhing wings both delicious, crunchy and not too spicy. Perfect! Will be back again to try other items, but have already found my go to wings!!!“

“Drove past this place so many times but figured something must be right, awkward place but they more than make up for it with quick and kind service. Amazing Prices, very reasonable. And the Subs are great. Got their Turkey Aioli sub and think it's safe to say this will be my go-to sub shop.“

“Stopped here to find a lotus energy drink and got lucky!!! They had a few options to choose from and all sounded very tasty! I got the "Glow Up" Coconut, Blue Raspberry, Blue Lotus Energy Drink with Coconut Milk! Tasted very good!!! The staff were super friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere, lots of tables and chairs. Relaxing, chill space. Lots of cider drinks to choose from as well as some food options. Very clean and tidy and would go here again if I'm in the area!“

“What a great find! Amazing healthy delicious food!!!! Wonderful staff, great view of the water! I HIGHLY recommend. Very affordable and reasonable. Can't wait to go back!“

“Stopped by this morning for the first time and honestly loved it! It’s such a nice, quiet little spot, and the girl working at the counter was super friendly and welcoming. She made me feel comfortable right away, especially since it was my first visit. The food was really good and everything was delicious. Definitely happy I found this place — I’ll be coming back for sure!“

“I got the No. 1 Viet Coconut Coffee and I'm not lying when I say it is the best coffee I've ever had. I'm struggling to write this review because my hands are trembling from the egregious amount of caffeine (positive). The coconut whip was sweet, fluffy, and salty. The coffee was STRONG and bitter and a perfect balance to the sweet whip. I've never had the bhan mi but I'll be back soon to try! 10/10 recommend!!!“

“Came for the too good to go. I got pastries, I was hoping for sandwiches. They were good, shared with the family. The ice cream is made in store and it's really fresh and tasty. I got mango in sweet cream. They also had coconut cream base. I will try that next time the lady making the ice cream is really sweet.“

“The workers are always friendly but the sandwiches are TO DIE FOR! They have the freshest ingredients and make sandwiches the right way.“

“My first time, cannot wait to go back 🤞🏽❤️‼️“

“The Staff here is always friendly and welcoming. Always quick with a greeting and always have smiles on their faces. They get my order right every time, and are fast and professional when i have multiple sandwitches to be made. I come here because i can always count on my day being better after grabbing a good meal and having a great conversation.“

“These subs taste amazing. At first, I questioned why the price was a little high, but after tasting it, I see why. The bread is amazing, and the flavor altogether is fantastic. My wife and I were watching the gentleman make the subs behind the counter, and he looked very focused and made them with precision. He was very polite, and the facility was really clean. 5 stars, will be back again.“

“Best Subway I’ve ever been to, super cool inside, great place to sit down and eat with the family. Gary and Amanda who work there are the friendliest people I’ve ever met in food service, they greet my daughter by name every time we go there. We go once a week!“

“Nothing but High reviews for this specific Jimmy John's you have excellent customer service they are efficient they are faster friendly there's so much that I can say they are fresh they are clean sanitized and every time I order from the my order is always ready for pick I can't think enough the team during different shifts whom have helped me so efficiently“

“I have been wanting to try jersey mikes for awhile and finally decided on my Friday to try! The staff was friendly, shockingly clean toward the end of operations (former deli manager at Kroger) the staff was very down to earth but friendly. I was impressed by their attitude and service how they whipped up a sub and sent me on the way. I got into my car on the way home and I ordered a chicken bacon ranch sub fyi it was amazing! The bacon so crispy, the bread soft but crispy from the toasting, the right amount of meat and cheese it was impressed and again I have worked in delis for 20 years and I will say this is something special. I’ve had subway and Jimmy Johns (gross) I will be back!“

“Amazing baked good - fresh and tasty!! Can’t wait to try their soup and sandwiches. Visiting from out of town but have returned a number of times during my stay to the friendly, good neighbor atmosphere! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This is hands-down one of the best Subway locations I’ve ever been to, and I don’t say that lightly.

First off, the cleanliness here is genuinely impressive. The entire store feels fresh and well maintained every time I walk in. The floors, counters, prep area, and seating are always spotless, and it never has that stale or neglected fast-food feel. You can tell the staff actually cares about keeping the place clean rather than just doing the bare minimum.

The food quality is consistently excellent. The bread tastes fresh, the vegetables are crisp and vibrant, and everything looks and tastes exactly how it should. Nothing ever feels old, wilted, or rushed. My sandwiches are always made carefully and neatly, not slapped together. It’s one of the few Subways where the sandwich you get actually looks like the one you’re picturing when you order it.

What really sets this location apart, though, is the service. The employees are friendly, patient, and genuinely pleasant to interact with. They greet customers, take the time to listen, and don’t make you feel rushed — even when it’s busy. If you have a custom order or want something specific, they handle it without any attitude and with a positive, professional demeanor.

Another huge plus is the consistency. Whether I stop in during the day, late at night, or during a busy stretch, the experience is always the same: clean store, fresh food, and good service. That reliability matters, especially for a place that’s open late and gets a lot of traffic.

Overall, this Subway is clearly well run. It feels like a location where standards actually matter — from cleanliness to food prep to customer service. If you’re anywhere near SeaTac and need a quick, fresh, dependable meal, this is absolutely the Subway to go to. Highly recommended.“

“The service is amazing, love G she’s great but I unfortunately had to experience another customer verbally harassing her and being disrespectful. This was disheartening because G was clearly scared and distraught. But moreover it is appalling to treat others so poorly, so please show the staff some love it’s a great spot !“

“The lobster sandwich was delicious. But the service kind of sucked � they rude.“

“Friend my staff but busy“

“First of all, as of the date of this review (6-6-2024) the franchise owner of This subway is accepting coupons (one per visit as stated on the small print of the mailed coupons).
Second, the ladies working were very helpful and friendly despite me having a difficult order. 10/10 for these two employees.
Third, the wraps now use a sort of rectangular flatbread rather than a tortilla.
Forth, Avocado is $0.75 per scoop extra so make sure to tell them how many scoops you would like.

For those who are unaware (as i was) there are at least two Subway franchise's in the Federal Way area. The other Franchise does not accept coupons (as is their right due to the "at participating locations" small print on the mailed coupons).“

“I talk to the lady manager today, she was extremely helpful with the problems I was having and fixed everything right away! The drivers are always so friendly!“

“I really like coming here. I pick up stuff for myself and coworkers. It’s about 70% great but I’ll pick up a nacho and it clearly says onions and tomatoes with no jalepeno. No jalepeno as requested but neither a single bit of tomato or onion either which come by default. Well not sure who is making these but it’s probably a new person I guess? They need to read the orders. Having 3 tiny slices of black olive on a foot long is not ‘more olives.’ I come here a LOT and I tip but not sure why this kinda stuff keeps happening here.“

“We stopped by on our way back to Seattle. This is the cleanest subway I’ve ever been too. The food and veggies also looked very fresh. The man who helped us (I think his name was James…?) was very kind and he kept the store very clean.“

“I come here several times a week.. Great staff and the food is amazing.. Ask for The Blue.. best sandwich and it's not on the board.. Nice“

“I visit this place often and can say that the service is excellent (the staff is friendly and smiling), the food is excellent (they'll make you what you want without asking too many questions), it's always fresh, and the sandwiches are delicious. I highly recommend it.“

“I LOVE Jersey Mike's and I am so glad they finally opened a convenient location in nearby Federal Way. My order is always ready at the designated pickup time. I recommend them to anyone who enjoys a great sandwich😀“

“They have been packed for the last 45 min and the crew is doing awesome :)“

“I ordered catering for a company event. Taylor gave me multiple options to choose from, prices were very fair, and the order was delivered on time. I was able to happily feed 20 construction guys with tasty, healthy food! I highly recommend them!“

“This is the best Subway I've been to. I'm a regular customer and the employees are always awesome. Manuel is so kind and has a conversation with each customer, and Ashley is so fast, efficient and does such a great job consistently. I will always go to this location!“

“Best sandwiches and quickest delivery ever!!! Will definitely order again!!!!“

“I love their subs. unfortunately it was not picture worthy or I would of had a picture. The staff at this one was not friendly at all. All of them looked as if they could care less about you. We had a small chicken philly sub with fries for $5.49. It was enough to share :) the small sub is 6" Enjoy!“

“Love how friendly Erika is when you walk into the store. She has always made my sandwiches well and makes sure that they are correct before we are finished with our orders.“

“We had Free Bird and Bocacini sandwiches. Delish! Topped the meal off by sharing a piece of 7 Up cake, now that was a huge treat! You are missing out if you don't get lunch or dinner from Luther's Table.“

“One of the best sandwich I ever got here. The employee who just work on weekends ( Sophie or Sonia). Did not know exact name she is really polite and always makes best sandwich. The one bad thing is the there is only just one employee working. She was taking customers and cutting meats too that is hard for only one employee to handle everything. Loves to come when she is working there. Best service!“

“I was leaving my doctors appointment and headed here only to find that I was a few mins too early before they opened. I headed to my car and a very nice employee, I wish I got his name, came and waved me down and let me in 3 mins before opening. He was very kind, and made my sandwich freaky fast.“

“I come in on my lunch break at work usually My visit today and my last visit, when I got there there were a lot of people in line already. I had worried I wouldn't have time, but I've been surprised every time. Conny and her coworker have a great system that got me in and out today in probably 7-8 minutes, with 4 people ahead of me. They are friendly when you come in and are multilingual as I hear them speak Spanish to some customers that prefer it. These ladies are killing it and probably deserve a raise for being so quick, kind, and versatile! Shout out to them“

“Yeah this wasn't too bad I really like the girl in there she was good employee had a lot of meat on my sandwich was I've been the worst place is so this is pretty good and the pricing to be reasonable for a double meat 250 with tax for just to meet so cool problem there is that the sun is glaring in at 9 at night and they need to I need some shades or a lot of tinting.

Vegetarian options: Yeah they have a business. I guess you didn't even get a vegan Patty if you want you want meet like stuff.

Kid-friendliness: Cool with kids

Parking: A lot of parking there plenty of especially later when all the other businesses are closed.

Wheelchair accessibility: They would have to let you in.

Dietary restrictions: U you would need to ask.“