Quick, casual salad and sandwich spot. I stopped by one day because it looked fairly crowded so I assumed it must be decent. Most people appeared to be dining outside in the small dining area. I ordered the Chicken Cobb salad (just a preference, but next time I'd probably ask them to leave the egg in tact and put my dressing on the side) read more

Always really good service the staff is always nice! Everything is made to order I think and they're always busy when I go in there. They have so much on the menu but I love the paninis and their fries+ chipotle sauce read more

Service and vibe of the place were both great. There are so many options on both the sandwich side and salad bar that I'm sure you can't go wrong. I built my own sandwich/wrap and went with a buffalo chicken wrap on a spinach tortilla with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and jalapeños. Oh and also the chipotle (crack) spread, which is a must. I got their ranch on the side to drizzle/dip, and I was very happy with the flavor and execution of everything I received. Portion sizes were large, so I got two meals out of my wrap. I could see going back here many times just to eat my way through the menu. read more

Manhattan Cafe - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great lunch spot in Raleigh! My coworker, Ezra, picked it out and we both enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Great variety on the menu between paninis, salads, soup, etc. Quite often you can learn a lot about business when things don't go as planned. A customer spilled their drink my coworker and I both jumped up to help clean up and notify the team working behind the counter. When I told him he smiled and said "no problem". I'll take care of it" and grabbed the mop immediately. I'm a big fan of Manhattan cafe. read more

Manhattan Cafe - Turkey Cubanans & Fries - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Used EZ Cater for a work meeting. Food was great, service was easy, and the delivery driver who helped set up my order was very helpful. Thanks everyone! read more

I tried this place for lunch. I ordered online to go. Service was really fast. By the time I walked over from by the courthouse my food was ready and waiting. The place was busy because it was lunchtime so I didn't interact with the staff. I has the chicken calabrese and it was good. The chicken didn't taste like it was seasoned but the sauce they gave on the side helped a lot. I also tried the potato salad and that was great! I can't wait to go back and try more things! read more

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GREAT FLfiod! Fantastic service!! and LOVED that they were playing Limo Biscuit..... I totally remember downloading that off Limewire in the 90s.... took FOREVERRRRRR...... read more

Not one to regularly leave reviews but I think I was bamboozled. Or I just assumed I was getting something else? I ordered the chicken parm panini and what I got was a mound of soggy, spicy breadcrumbs topped with cheese on a heated pita...and no chicken anywhere to be found. Went back and double checked the menu thinking maybe it was a vegan sandwich. Is it a vegan sandwich and I totally missed it? Literally wet, soggy, breadcrumb mush. I feel like I got punked and there's a hidden camera watching me eat this, except I can't eat it. read more

Manhattan Cafe - Where's the chicken? - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have been a huge fan of Manhattan Cafe since I first tried it from an Offline Perk in 2019. Their food is amazing and so affordable. I am a huge fan of the buffalo chicken wrap- don't forget the side of crack sauce, it is one of my favorite condiments ever. I love a good salad bar since they are so rare these days and this one is amazing and has so many options. I love that they make it for you and toss it up before putting it in the container. I recently took some coworkers who had never been before, and they all loved it. In 2019 they used to have Saturday hours so I wish they would add those back in. Or extend into Durham because I would be there every week. I did take off one star since when I went this week none of the employees had masks on, and there is still a mask mandate in Wake County at this time. read more

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I was given the wrong order and had to return to get the correct one which was placed in the back of the store. Next, I discovered the turkey on the Harvest Turkey Sandwich was stale. I don't need an apology. I just will not order from Manhattan Cafe again. read more

Well I had high hopes for this place. It is always packed and smells good walking past. I went in today the customer service was great. I ordered the Buffalo chicken wrap with fries and a drink. Being honest the chicken is dry and nothing about the wrap says buffalo. It does not have any spice to it and really honestly kind of bland. The salad bar looked really good. Maybe I'll try that the next time. read more

Manhattan Cafe - Buffalo chicken sandwich and fries - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Place was recommended by my sister. She was a frequent customer prior to the pandemic. The pick two was a popular item and that's what my son choose. He ordered the Buffalo chicken wrap with a side salad. He got to customize the salad with 3 toppings. He said it was the best wrap he ever had. I order the salad and customized it with chicken and other toppings. The Buffalo ranch was a great dressing. I also ordered the Cajun chicken panini. I with it was more toppings due to the dryness but the sauce they provided really help and was delicious. We both recommend the salad!!! Ingredients were so fresh and picking your toppers made it even better. We love great salads. The place was smaller on the inside and it was busy so we decided to take the food to go. However, the staff was very nice and brought the food right to us. They also have tv in there if you dine in. read more

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I have frequently lamented that's it's nearly impossible to find a restaurant based on how good their salads are and WOW this place must have heard me complaining because that's the best salad I've had in a long time. Yeah it's a "salad bar" but it's behind glass and the servers make it and toss it for you based on your selections. They have a beautiful variety (no iceberg to be seen!) with plenty of meat and vegetarian protein options, good cheeses, and colorful mixins. You can walk there from the convention center, too. read more

Quick fast and very delicious chicken Philly sandwich. Staff is very nice and respectful. Luckily I visited this place on Philly Friday where you get free fries read more

Manhattan Cafe - Chicken Philly - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great downtown location and New York / "Hole in the wall" vibes. I've conducted casual interviews here and frequently eat here on my lunch breaks. The ranch sauce is amazing and the Buffalo Chicken Casadia & Wrap are my go to!! read more

Manhattan Cafe - Ranch Dipping Sauce Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas with Fries B.L.T. With Fries - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Getting set up for lunch with their amazing looking salad bar, but I was here for breakfast. And I ended up falling a little bit off my keto diet with a great "western omelet" bagel. Fully loaded with egg and cheese and bacon and onions and peppers on an Everything bagel, it was delicious. Good coffee, too. I need to get back her for the salad bar. [Review 11665 overall, 1447 of 2019.] read more

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First time in North Carolina and I found this place through yelp. 10/10 customer service and the food was AMAZING. I would fly back for another bite. I loved the energy of the place too, it was clean and had fun art on the walls. read more

This downtown cafe is across from Clyde Cooper's. They have an awesome selection of breakfast items, sandwiches, wraps, and paninis from the deli and the grill. They also have quite the salad "bar". Note: they are not doing doughnuts anymore! Hate that I never got to try one that others have mentioned. Order at the counter. Staff is friendly. They take your name and deliver to you at your table or booth. (outdoor tables are available also). Food arrived piping hot. My Western Omelet was loaded with peppers, onions, cheese and meats, and the chipotle sauce added a lot of flavor (yet wasn't spicy). I expected to have to kick up the home fries, but these fresh taters were seasoned just right and cooked perfectly. I ate half of my plate and took the rest home.Husband really liked his Steak & Eggs wrap also. Prices very reasonable. Both of our meals with a fountain drink were just $19 before tip. I will say we did have to wipe a booth off because all the empty ones were dirty, but someone came around later and cleaned the rest of them. If I lived or worked downtown, I feel sure I would be in here a LOT. read more

Manhattan Cafe - Steak & Eggs Wrap w/Home Fries - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I ordered ahead during lunchtime rush hour midweek and my order was ready on time. Nice service and the salad was fresh and delicious. The place is on the smaller side with some tables outside. Very cool art inside. read more

Manhattan Cafe - Salad bar area - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Visit here frequently. They are always fast during the lunch rush. Fresh food, always good. Staff is always helpful

The food was good but it is a bit cramped indoors. Probably better for outdoor eating.

I've been a long time patron of Manhattan. Things changed overnight when new owners took over a couple years back, fortunately. Two words: SALAD BAR. It's so good that I've never ordered anything else! The choices of protein and toppings are vast, so you really do get a salad that's customized like you want. The Manhattan dressing is really good, so make sure you try it out. And sign up for their rewards program to earn a free salad at a certain point. Their daily jokes on the outdoor chalkboard sign always make me laugh. read more

Was in Raleigh for a work trip and I was craving some type of wrap. So I search the city and found this hidden gem. I ordered a build your own salad and half of a buffalo chicken wrap. First when I see that a restaurant is only open Monday thru Friday from 11am-3pm I was a bit skeptical but then I had the food, saw the customer Service from the workers, and now I can see why this place is jumping and it's only open 4 hours a day!!!! This place is a great lunch spot right in the heart of the city I definitely will be back! read more

The Buffalo wrap is amazing. Everything I've ordered from them has been great. The staff are super quick with your orders and courteous! Highly recommend visiting them! read more

Grab lunch during the work week often and it's all been good. Recently tried the Philly cheesesteak special and it was soooo good! Also love getting to customize my salad using the salad bar. And the staff are great, especially the owners who are there regularly! read more

Manhattan Cafe - Philly Cheesesteak - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We got so lucky finding this little deli open during covid. Food was so fresh and delicious and service was friendly and excellent. We were from out of town, we were freezing and starving and we were so grateful to find a great place to eat lunch! Thank you, Manhattan Cafe! read more

Manhattan Cafe - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

First time in Raleigh. Family and I were walking to find a place to eat a quick lunch. Came across Manhattan Cafe and when walking in, saw that their cases were empty and they were in the process of closing. The staff was gracious and said they had been waiting for us and patiently waited for us to order our food. Everyone was so friendly and kind. Sandwiches were great, service was EXCELLENT! As we sat outside eating they left the door open in case we needed the restroom, refills or anything. 5 star service! read more

Tried this place for lunch and has officially became my go to lunch spot. Not only because its minutes from my job but the food is amazing! They have so many choices to pick from. A full salad bar, cold and hot sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas, soups, and breakfast items! I tried the philly cheesesteak and it was perfect! My friend has the buffalo chick wrap and said it was delicious, just wish it had lettuce. read more

Huge menu. Great food. Staff is amazingly warm, friendly and helpful. Fantastic vibe. Will definitely go back on a future trip to Raleigh

Manhattan cafe has a pasta bar, salad bar and sub/panini bar. The food is really good with many different dishes but it can be a little expensive for what you are getting. The food is very good, employees are nice and shop very clean. read more

Manhattan Cafe - Menu #1 - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Running out of time and need a fast cheap lunch on the go! No joke, Manhattan Cafe is your spot! Even though the place is constantly packed from 11:45 - 1:30, you can get to the counter pretty quickly and the cold sandwiches and sides are handed right to you. That said, the grilled foods and quesadillas are pretty good to. It's squeezed into two counters (Deli/pasta and the salad bar) and elbow room is lacking when it's full, tucked away under an awning crammed in with a UPS office. But it's conveniently located to everything downtown, fast, friendly, with an exhaustive menu including quick salad bar, cold and hot sandwiches, burgers, cheesesteaks and fries, and a pasta bar and daily soups. See? Everything. Disclaimer: this food is not _great_. It's sufficient, good in some cases, but it's literally exactly what you would fix at home with standard issue grocery store food. Basic buns, basic meats, good sauces, standard fries. The salads are unnecessarily massive, more than one person can eat in a day (not that I want to eat a dressed salad later? ) so I opt for a side salad with extra toppings (still plenty), but I find their dressings a little bland. However, when I'm ravenous and in a hurry, their cheesesteak or ham sandwich is exactly what I need. OH . -- btw -- their breakfast is massive and cheap. Covered in cheese and bacon, they have the basics for a southern place -- ham, bacon, pork, or a mushroom feta sandwich, wrap, or omelette. read more

Great lunch stop. The wrap was a bit small but for $6 dollars about what I expected. On the other hand my wife's build your own salad was HUGE and delicious. Everything was very fresh. I was very happy with the aide potato salad. Had a nice tang to it. Will definitely come back to try a panini and a sandwich at some point read more

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I was able to be in downtown Raleigh during the week and decided to stop at Manhattan Cafe. The service was top notch and friendly. They had a wonderful menu - everything looked great. Quality food and service. read more

Can't beat this place. Everything I've ever ordered has been great. Highly recommend the Tuscan Chicken sandwich. Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella is also fantastic. Chipotle sauce is amazing. read more

We couldn't have asked for a better lunch spot! It was crowded, so again we followed the pack and figured we had found a winner... And winner it was! I had the Tuscan Chicken sandwich and it was delicious. It came on a massive ciabatta bun and was packed with meat. The flavors were bold, they spread on the most amazing chipotle mayo sauce, and my sandwich came out HOT (which I love!). My boyfriend got the Chicken Calabrese, which was also delicious. Both the pesto and cheese were plentiful. His sandwich was actually a pita sandwich (aka double the pita... A pita on top and a pita on bottom) so it felt even bigger than mine! We shared a bag of chips and a pop and were very, VERY full walking out of there. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, which allows you to choose your personal preference on dining. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because we went during lunch rush, so a lot of the sandwiches were already made. This is totally smart because it helps the line move quickly, BUT it was clear our Chicken Calabrese had been warmed up on the grill press more than once because it was a little more crunchy than it should have been. Not a huge deal at all, and it definitely didn't spoil the meal, but I would want my pita a little more fresh than that. Overall though, we hit the jackpot with our choice of restaurant and would gladly go back for a cheap, quick lunch when we visit Raleigh again! read more

Manhattan Cafe - Chicken Calabrese. - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Manhattan Cafe is one of my go to lunch places. I like it because it's convenient and there is a bunch of variety on their menu. Lunch does get busy here and there usually is a line but you can be in and out in under 10 minutes. There's indoor and outdoor seating but I usually grab food to go. I usually come for the salad bar because you can make your own. I love having all the options in front of me. They also have a pasta bar and sandwich station. There's hot and cold options for almost everything on their menu. Aside from lunch, they also serve breakfast here, I have not been here during that time but will post once I do. Additionally, my job has gotten food catered from here a couple of times. During those times I tried some of their wraps and cookies, both absolutely delicious. read more

Manhattan Cafe - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Manhattan Cafe is 100% okay. It's hard to have a bad meal at Manhattan Cafe. Everything is very safe and their menu is extensive so there's something to fit all tastes. But that also means it's hard to have something delicious there too. The lunch market is where they're aimed and they clearly hit it by catering to the people who don't pack lunch but don't necessarily want to walk more blocks to get something more unique. It's almost always busy 11-2 on workdays. read more

i love going there the hours may be a little silly but when i manage to get lunch there the food is delicious(even though i get the same thing everytime) and the entire crew is so friendly and welcoming!! its like peak "found work family" good energy 100/10 would recommend read more

Manhattan Cafe - blt sandwich - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Over the top everything. It's an obvious choice when locals go here often. It was beyond delicious and the staff go out of their way to take care of you and make it fun! My Cuban was incredible. The best I've ever had. Thanks for such a wonderful lunch!! And their tshirts were great- nothing like a family owned local business. read more

Manhattan Cafe - Cuban with tomato soup - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

From the "leave your mark" wall chalk art, to the Sir Walter Raleigh Hip Hop Artist's Artist, to the create your own salad bar, this place has a flavor all it's own. And speaking of flavor, it has that too. Sandwiches, paninis, donuts, and salad bar. Mix and match sides or just go simple with chips. Lots to look at and plenty of seating. And they need it too...since this place can be slammed at lunch. The employees go above and beyond - my husband was in the shop next door shipping a package when our food came out. It took longer than expected and the employee came over to cover his food up so it wouldn't get cold. How nice is that! Such a great place for a sandwich and soda....but don't get the coffee. Yuck! It's not great. Just being honest guys! . Serve some local brew and I'll be back for that...until then I'm coming for the salad bar and sandwiches. read more

Manhattan Cafe - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina