There was a time this place meant something. Lines out the door. The smell of meat roasting, bread…read moretoasting, anticipation in the air. People wanted to be here. I wanted to be here. The Bobbie Hot? A masterpiece of messy indulgence -- a sandwich that didn't apologize for itself. Now it's a ghost. The dining room is empty. Just me, the hum of the fridge, and a sense that nobody cares. The staff move like they're sleepwalking. Slow, disinterested, on their phones. I watch a guy come out of the bathroom, head straight for the kitchen, ladle soup without washing his hands, then grab his phone. You don't even need to see the rest -- this tells you everything. The doors stick. The soda fountain's tacky with syrup and neglect. The bathrooms smell like a truck stop. The tables? Sticky. Everything is sticky. This isn't just a sandwich shop -- it's a cautionary tale. Thirty-five minutes later, my sandwich finally lands in front of me. Nobody said a word, nobody looked at me, nobody cared. The cook mumbles an apology. The girl on her phone shrugs. The sandwich is good. Really good. Hot, loaded, indulgent -- proof the heart of the place is still beating somewhere under the mess. But twenty bucks and thirty-five minutes for a single sandwich? That's not patience. That's endurance. Capriotti's used to have soul. Now it's just going through the motions. You want to root for them. You want to believe they can come back. But nostalgia isn't enough to save a sticky floor, disinterested staff, and a dining room that feels like a ghost town. Do better, Capriotti's. You were great once. You could be again.

Pulled up to Capriotti's while heading back to Omaha (from Des Moines) expecting a solid sandwich,…read moreand they definitely delivered -- anything with turkey here is a guaranteed win. Ambience and customer service were just... there. Nothing offensive, nothing memorable. It's giving "get your order and go," which honestly works if the food's this good. If you're in it for the sandwich game, don't let the dry vibe throw you off -- the flavor makes up for the rest.

I'm so glad we stumbled upon Hot Off The Presses while passing through on our way to…read moreMinneapolis--this place is an absolute gem. We were just here a few weeks ago and I am so bummed to see they permanently closed!! We came during lunch and took advantage of their weekday lunch combo (Tues-Fri, 11am-2pm), which includes soup and a half grilled cheese. You can choose from the OG, Kick in the Cheese, or Fancy grilled cheese, plus either tomato basil bisque or the soup of the day. Honestly? A dream setup. I ordered the tomato basil bisque with a half OG grilled cheese, and wow... just wow. The soup was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, and the grilled cheese delivered that classic, beautiful cheese pull moment you hope for (and rarely actually get). The cheese had the perfect amount of sharpness and subtle bitterness, balancing everything out so well without being overwhelming.. I seriously could go for one right now! Every bite was comforting and delicious, and I immediately wished I had ordered a full OG sandwich because it was that good. The combo was mouth‑watering, satisfying, and wildly exceeded expectations for a quick lunch stop.

This is an awesome small sandwich joint! We stopped along the way on a roadtrip. The staff is super…read morefriendly and everything was made to order. The food came out hot and you could tell the ingredients were fresh. This is gourmet sandwiches on a budget! We got there right when they opened and stayed to eat our meal. There were at least 8 people who came in to order while we were there. I can tell it's a lunch favorite. We ordered Grilled Cheese of the Month Quesabirria and it was fantastic I would say it just needed more Consomé. We also ordered their Cuban sandwich and it was really good! This place is a classic hole in the wall but it was very clean!

The order at the counter as you walk in threw off for a second and it was overwhelming. They do not…read morehave a paper menu to look at. It was busy and nearly a full house. Very clean. After ordering and going to fill my drink glass I was able to see the salad bar better. A lot of people were there for the salad bar! Nice sized with lots of selections. The ice cream machine was the Star, cones or sundae, vanilla or twist! My chipotle chicken avocado panini was really good. Heavy on the onion, picked a few off, but overall a good sandwich.

The Pasta salad is whack, like it had the consistency of being submerged in water for ages...but…read morethe Rueben sandwich was awesome. My favorite sandwich however has been removed from the menu

So thrilled to enjoy a Kosher deli in Des Moines! The owner was welcoming, helpful when asked for…read morerecommendations, and prepared a delicious lunch platter!!!

Came in for a pastrami and some conversation with the Rabbi. Both were excellent, I would…read moredefinitely come back for the pastrami.

Got the Rueben to go . Very good. Unsweetened Tea was…read morethe best I've had in awhile!!! Thx

I went here to eat lunch last Friday with my sister in law and brother. I ordered the half and…read morehalf, half Italian sub and garden sald. The salad and the bus was delicious. The sweet tea was delicious and refreshing. We ordered at the counter, and about 10 minutes later the food came to our booth. The building is on the other side of 5 guys, but it was a little bit loud, I guess it was because it was lunch time, and they were busy. Overall the service and the food was delicious.

ordered the dank pinner with garlic and herb bread lettuce onion with jalapeno's very delicious i…read morewill be eating sandwiches from here on out good job chef

Five Hours on the River + Cheba Hut = Damn Near Perfect…read more Went back to Cheba Hut and yep -- still love this place. We came in after about a five-hour float down Beaver Creek, grabbed some drinks, hung out at the bar and demolished an AK-47 French Dip and a Thai Stick. After five hours on the water, it absolutely hit the spot. The bartender was fun, easy to talk to, and added to what we already like about this place -- it just has that laid-back, fun vibe. Good food, good drinks and good conversation. Prices are pretty typical, but if you get there after 8, happy hour kicks in and the bar gets downright cheap. Definitely worth knowing. The AK-47 was hot, cheesy and perfect with the au jus, and the Thai Stick was a great mix of chicken, pineapple, pickles and everything else packed into it. Both sandwiches were loaded and exactly what we needed after being out on the river all day. Cheba Hut has become one of those places we know we can walk into, grab a seat at the bar, relax, eat well and have a good time. Go. We'll be back again and again.

D.R. Deli is a nice little sandwich shop located in the Valley West Mall food court, or what's left…read moreof the food court. I've ordered from here a few times now and I'm always impressed at how good their sandwiches are. I typically order whatever sandwich I'm feeling at the moment and a side, usually cottage cheese, although their potato salad is very good as well. May be a little pricier than fast food if you're just looking to get lunch, but it's definitely higher quality food than fast food, too. One complaint I would have for D.R. Deli is that for whatever reason, this place always seems to be closed. But when I happen to be at the mall when it's actually open, it's not a bad place to get a quick meal.

The sandwiches are worth the trouble it is to get here and the wait that usually occurs. Simple and…read moretasty with attention to details like lightly toasted bread.

Had the powerhouse salad, which comes with chicken breast, avocado, really good red bell pepper…read morehummus, cucumber and egg--this was the half order it was really good

I've been here several times and had great experiences every time. The subs are good, customer…read moreservice great, and they even gave my pup a bone tonight.

Came during lunch hour so a little and loud. Food wise, I was not disappointed. First time visiting…read morewas a little nerve racking since I wasn't sure of how or what to order. But settled on the turkey melt sandwich and tortellini salad. Would eat everyday if I could. Very nice and attentive staff. Recommend.

I haven't been to Palmer's in a decade. I moved from DMI in 2006 but 20 years later they've…read moreexpanded; offering the classics in a fresh way. I just wanted a Magic Bar. They're so hard to obtain in the south but I saw the box lunch and thought why not. I got got the #14 Turnberry on sourdough. It's a huge mountain of Smoked Turkey, Havarti, cranberry chutney & cream cheese. Sounds as if it doesn't blend but oh it does. The Sourdough was THICK; Texas toast slices. They loaded a hefty amount of chutney and creame cheese on to it, too. Thus, a whopping sandwich! I was able to grab a garlic pasta on the side with one of their equally massive cookies. I totally forgot that they go BIG! Big flavor, big bites, big impact, delicious bites I go to Paris often and the open-air resturant feels like a parisan establishment. I do wish they had outside seats.

The sandwiches are delicious as usual! We were overcharged for one of our sandwiches and I did not…read moreask for a copy of the receipt. I had a staff member look up the receipt before we left and they immediately figured out why I was overcharged. It was a simple mistake and I was only asking for the cost of the error but when I looked at the receipt the staff member had credited us back for the full cost of the sandwich. This is great, friendly service and not expected but very much appreciated! We will continue to visit Jersey Mikes in the future!

Trying to stay ahead of the Thanksgiving rush, but needing a little fuel to keep going by ordering…read moreup a Chicken Cheesesteak. The service was quick. Although I must say in comparison to some of the other Jersey Mike's in the area the bun is not as fresh nor is the seasoning on the meat. Perhaps they may need to do a quality control check. With that the sandwich was still good and the overall atmosphere pleasant.