It may not be a bastion of gourmet ingenuity, but Pickleman's deserves a lot better than a 2.5 star average just because they bungled a few delivery orders. What evidence do I have to support my contention? I'm glad you asked. Exhibit A, and without question the restaurant's Pièce De Résistance, is the lentil chili. Now, I know what you're thinking - chili is supposed to contain meat and only a communist would proffer such a vaunted title on a vegan dish. Right? I used to think the same way, but the delicious balance of chili seasoning and fearless heat of Pickleman's take on this classic makes it one of my go-to late night dishes when I'm hanging out downtown. Exhibit B is composed of the salad selection, which features options to suit many tastes, all of which contain genuinely fresh vegetables in addition to their specific peculiarities. That may seem like a simple thing, but seasoned salad eaters know it can be rare, indeed. It may seem weird to lead off a review of a sandwich and pizza place with two options that are neither, but I've honestly never had any reason to venture beyond that side of the menu because they're both so delicious. And that they do those things so well is more than enough reason for me to juice their rating, whatever failings other reviewers have experienced notwithstanding. read more

Someone kept saying I should go here...since my family is from Chicago and Italian Beefs are our jam. Well, this one isn't a full on traditional beef. The bread is a certain toasted taste. Wrong. The beef had a certain twang taste. Wrong. The au jus was the start of a good taste. But, needed more seasoning and especially more salt. **italian beef shown, is double beef. Cost an extra $5 or so to do it... read more

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe - Italian beef - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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The food quality is terrible. Bread is as bad as subway, meat is almost worse. The Italian Beef was disgusting. Dipping it made it worse. Absolutely bland food besides the peppers. You can't rely on peppers hide the otherwise nasty quality food. I couldn't even finish it. Subway would have been better. read more

The bread at Pickleman's is amazing! Our go to sandwich is the chipotle chicken (#17). The restaurant is clean and the service is always efficient. read more

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe - Half of the #17 Chipotle Chicken Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

A little confusing at first.. You actually order to the far left, and when we came in the guy had his head down so we just moved down the line because there isn't the typical window where you can see sandwiches being made. He finally looked up and said "order over here." We weren't the only ones to make the mistake.. They had to charge us twice because they clearly didn't listen, number 5 and a small salad for here. So he just charged me for the salad, then said I didn't tell him about the sandwich, then they bagged it for to go... ‍ It's a pretty big place so normally you shouldn't have a problem finding a seat. But man there are a lot of college students here! I thought it was going to be an okay deal $8 sandwich $8 salad, but both were very small!!!! Tasted good but definitely not a good price. We wanted Subs, but our normal spot was closed, so we came here.. I'm not coming back. read more

Cannot comment on Ambiance or Service as this was a delivery order, but this was our first time ordering food from a Pickleman's, and I have to say everything was really good. The Breads, Meats and Veggies were all really fresh. We ordered a chicken salad sandwich a pulled pork sandwich and a salad. All really tasty. The strawberry lemonade was fantastic, especially if you like a bit of a zing! read more

i Love this place. the website went down and changed . now I cant order delivery at all and pay with cash as i could before. I am alone at work and cant leave, so now i will go somewhere else read more

Good food terrible service I had to wait for 1hr and a half for just two sandwiches the workers didn't even start my order when I asked "what's taking so long?" Don't go here when you're in a rush. read more

I have visited the Downtown Store multiple times as I live in walking distance. There have been issues with the order taking and what I make it home with. I don't understand, when placing an order a ticket isn't written up and given to the customer wo proceed to the register to pay. Tonight, when placing the order I repeated it 3 times. A half cranberry walnut salad and a half of bbq pulled pork sandwich on wheat. Proceeded to the register to pay and the same individual taking my order received my payment. Again, repeated my order 2 times. While waiting another worker ask me what I ordered and what I wanted on my 1/2 bbq pulled pork sandwich. Clarified and repeated that my sandwich was a half bbq pulled pork sandwich on wheat. I just wanted banana peppers added. repeated a second time. Waiting, adjacent by the door to the register area, the manager ask me if I was waiting to pay for my order. I told him that I had already payed. I get my order and walk home. My sandwich was a Cuban sandwich with no bbq sauce. Home, undressed in comfortable attire and did not walk back down to the store. Disgusted. I believe the process could by more efficient for everyone involved. Just sayin' read more

All sandwiches are made to order, so you can watch the kitchen team make your order. The restaurant stays busy during the lunch rush and closes relatively late. The pickle is something you must have with all your sandwiches. Just make sure it's crunchy and not rubbery. read more

Absolutely love Picklemans. We have had the sandwiches and salads. We always try something different and haven't had a bad experience yet. The service is always very good. Definitely recommend giving them a try. read more

The food is consistently good and the staff is friendly. However, today there was different vibe. There were no tables available. They were all in use with boxes that were filled with a huge order. The staff was bringing out arm loads of sandwiches and many got dropped on the floor. They were all wrapped but they took a bumble. Not a good set up for filling large orders when there are many other options available to the staff. ​ read more

If you're into surprises and trying new things, then this is the place for you.... because whatever you order will not be what you get. Myself and three companions went in and ordered an avo-cobb salad, chopped chef salad, chicken salad sandwich (not grilled), and turkey sandwich (not grilled). If you're into hunting, the avo-cobb salad is the one for you! You will be hunting in the forest of lettuce for any egg or avocado. The chopped chef salad was sized as a half, even though it was ordered and paid for as a full size. The chicken salad sandwich was warm which, just, why. Why would you make a mayonnaise based sandwich hot. The turkey sandwich was also hot, which was disappointing for my friend who did not need another warm item on a 95° day. All in all, the service was slow and the workers were highly disagreeable. They made us hop between several people and re-recite our entire order at the cash register, made us wait (while playing on their phones) to pay, and didn't give us the pickle we ordered. If you are looking for an enjoyable lunch or dinner experience, this place will leave you in a real pickle. read more

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe - Ice machine is broken - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Past 3 times I've been somebody missed something up on my sandwich. Leo did absolutely amazing and I appreciate him so much for the amazing sandwich. read more

Very solid spot for its price! I got the veggie sandwich and it did not disappoint. I like how the sandwiches are toasted. This place has a fast food type of vibe and food was made very efficiently. read more

I love the sandwiches, soup, and salads here. Always a great goto lunch stop. There may be a line, but it seems to always moves fast with good service and a smile. My only issue is I have notice the portions and cost have both changed over the last year. Some pick two items are not even a deal any more. read more

I have tried several sandwich shops here and this place is a standout amongst the rest! The first bite of my Italian with hot peppers made me pause for a second and smile as my tastebuds thanked me for putting this sandwich in my mouth! Top 5 sandwiches if my life! I can't understand the middle of the road rating. This will be a weekly stop if my hips and thighs don't grow any thicker lol. Nom nom nom! read more

I looooove the food, workers, and location of this restaurant. Everyone is nice and uses good manners and stays very professional. It's a great place to come with a friend or even by yourself. It is very quiet and ambient. read more

We ordered delivery from Pickleman's in downtown Springfield and enjoyed all of our food!! The pizza toppings were fresh and crisp, especially the spicy green peppers. The cesar salad was a hit (you can add some extra toppings for no extra charge!) and the lentil chili soup was so delicious! Still super hot when it arrived. You've also gotta try their sandwiches. When ordering online, there are so many options for personalizing your sub. Lastly, our delivery driver was respectful and professional. If we visit Springfield again, we will definitely dine in! read more

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe - Veggie pizza - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Great lunch spot! I got the chipotle chicken sandwich and sweet tea, which were both delicious! My sister got the Buffalo chicken sandwich and Caesar salad (her favorite). Service was friendly and fast. Go check it out! read more

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe - Chipotle chicken (left), Buffalo chicken (right), and Caesar salad - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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There are many GREAT sandwich spots in SPRINGFIELD. This was overpriced, under loaded and kinda bleh. Probably not worth the price.

Good food and choices but the sandwich artist didn't change their gloves after working the cash register and delivering food to people.

Pretty good sandwiches and glad to see them open on Sundays when we were looking for a place to eat. We had their Italian (4/5), Chipotle Chicken sandwich (4/5), kid's grilled cheese (4/5), BBQ chips (4/5), and chocolate chip cookie (5/5). Staff was friendly, patient, and happy to suggest sandwiches based on what we were asking. read more

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One of my Saturday night favorite places to eat. Grief read a cut above the rest, or at least half a sandwich

Excellent taste, quick and just overall very worth the order ... First time having anything from this place and all I can say is so worth it ... read more

I went for the first time today and I was very impressed. The tall windows looking onto downtown Springfield was a fun scene. They toast the bread and the topping are delicious. Will definitely be returning. PLUS their pickles are perfect! read more

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe - Sandwich and Pickles - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Very expensive for a small amount of food. I ordered pick 2 and got a salad without meat and a half sandwich which was like 2" sandwich with hardly nothing inside of it and a drink. I was shocked to have them call that a sandwich. My total was over $14.00. None of the staff was very helpful and the lady at the cashier was very hard to understand/short, I don't even know what she was asking me. read more

Expensive!! But it was very good pizza I liked it would go back just wish I had more money

Service was great food was great come and eat here! Fun started with ordering staff was funny And patient with two people trying to decide what to eat, read more

Food was amazing! I ordered online and arrived 10 mins early to the restaurant and my food was ready and waiting for me. The employees recognized me and had me checked out quickly. read more

I'm 69...I got hired as a delivery driver and fired three days later ... No real reason except that I wasn't a good fit! The food is good... I've been a driver in one capacity or another for 37 yrs. when there were no deliveries, I washed dishes, made chocolate chip cookie balls, emptied trash, swept the floors, wiped down tables & chairs. I didn't take breaks. Coke a Cola had a huge order (which I took) and the GPS took me to the trucking part of Coke instead of the business office. First off, Tina should have her cell # on the order for new drivers, 2nd, someone should have gone with me so, the problems I had could've been avoided and introduced me WHICH most jobs do ... I apologized and explained what happened and I'm sure that's why I was fired. I am an outgoing person and will do whatever is asked of me but, this was just wrong. My frds who know me as the caring, outgoing person I am...are appalled at this. I really don't care anymore...but, what they did to me was wrong, period! The other thing ...I had to read and sign their company rules...no visable tattoo's, no piercings except one nose...and others OF which sure are not followed at the Springfield location. It's to bad that this place thinks 3 days is good training... read more

Everyone seems to rave about this place, but I just don't see what all the fuss is about. It was ok. the meatball sub I ordered was rather dry though. I guess it was ok though, I just wasn't all impressed, but others seem to like it. This was just my personal experience. I may go again, just to see if something else might be better, we'll see. read more

We thought we would try the place out. The food was ok. Nothing special. The pizza had alot of flavor. There were plenty of options between salads, soups, sandwiches and pizza. There were several items that you could make vegan. The staff was nice. Some didnt seem like they wanted to be there. Our order came out in waves. The pizza was last due to cooking time. The Southwest salad was missing the black beans and corn but they said it was due to training so it was an easy fix. Overall it was a good experience. The price was ok. Sandwiches were a la carte so you had to pay extra for chips and a drink. read more

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Visited for the first time and was impressed! Sandwich was delicious and fresh nice change from all the other sandwich places around. Only complaint wish the sandwich was a bit larger! The quality and taste makes up for that. Wish there were more locations . Try it you will love there food we did!! read more

I used to be a huge fan of Pickleman's but now it's just okay. I recently ordered a pick-up order of a Chipotle chicken sandwich. I added on some veggies and got a half a pickle to go with it. I'm not sure how long it has been, but they no longer sell the Calypso drinks (super bummed). Overall, it just seems way over priced for a sandwich and a pickle. I paid $10.65 for 1 sandwich and a half a pickle. Honestly, there are other sandwich shops out there where you can get a much larger sandwich for the same price and same quality (Jersey Mikes, Jimmy Johns, etc.). I'm not sure if I will be coming back. read more

My first visit was during off hours. I had a delicious grilled cheese (provolone) with a little mayo and half a pickle. I added a side of au jus for .29 which I highly recommend for a little extra flavor. This sub restaurant also serves salads,soup and pizza. The restaurant was clean. The line staff was friendly and helpful. I'll be back! read more

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Pickleman's came in clutch tonight! Long day at the river, wanted something to eat but everything was closed. Never heard of this place before but damn Soup and sandwich hit the spot. Not sure what sandwich I got... it was gone before I could question wtf my bf ordered me. I just know it was good. Broccoli cheese soup was goood. Add some crackers.. oh my gawd read more

Pickleman's bread is the BEST over all the 'other' sandwich places. Evan let me sample the soups (lentil chili & tomato bisque). BOTH were delicious but I ended up getting the broccoli cheddar which was equally good. Amazing grilled cheese with mozzarella and provolone. Very clean restaurant, cool decor and very friendly service. Evan was very friendly and engaging and I learned that they deliver which is really nice being close to colleges. I'll be back! read more

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This shit was swagtastic, I am literally soooooooooooooooooooooo satisfied... yeah u know

Finally had my first Pickleman's experience as the work group wanted some quick carryout. I will also say that I am basing this review on one items only as it was all I ordered. I had the Hodge Podge sandwich which comes with capicola, ham, lettuce, mayo, provolone, salami, tomato, and turkey. First and foremost the sandwich was delicious. I wasnt sure about the mayo with the capicola and salami but the whole thing worked well. The bread also had great flavor and a nice chewy texture. I would happily each this sandwich on a regular basis.... however 7.99 for a stand alone sandwich of that size seems pricey. As I look at the stunning photos on the Picklemans website of sandwiches bursting at the seems with meat, veggie and cheesy goodness, I am left wondering how my delicious but very little sandwich missed the fillings boat. I'm thinking chips and a drink for 7.99 seems a little more appropriate and makes for a happier customer. Will I go back.... probably as I did love the sandwich but will I go as often I would like to to the issues mentioned ... hmmmm read more