Restaurant · Des Moines IA
Fresh Sandwiches For Des Moines Lunch
Hot and cold sandwiches, fresh salads, and fast counter service on Locust Street in downtown Des Moines.
Hot and cold sandwiches, fresh salads, and fast counter service on Locust Street in downtown Des Moines.
Reviewers consistently call out the soft, flavorful bread as a standout part of each sandwich.
Guests describe the service as fast and friendly, making the cafe a practical weekday lunch stop.
Popular picks include the Hot Italian, Turkey Pepper Cheese, Hot Cheese Melt, and Spicy Veggie Sub.
The cafe offers a salad bar, while reviewers also praise its unique potato salad.
South Union Bread Cafe is a light, open counter-serve restaurant at 1007 Locust St in Des Moines. The menu centers on signature hot and cold sandwiches for lunch, along with a salad bar.
Reviews highlight soft, flavorful bread, fresh meat and cheese, generous portions, fast friendly service, and creative choices such as the Hot Italian, Turkey Pepper Cheese, Hot Cheese Melt, Spicy Veggie Sub, and unique potato salad.
Signature hot sandwiches prepared for weekday lunch.
Fresh cold sandwiches with flavorful bread, meat, cheese, and vegetable options.
A salad bar for a lighter lunch choice.
Counter-service sandwiches and salads available for takeout.
“South Union Bread Cafe was one of our favorite food stops in Des Moines! We tried the Hot Italian, Turkey Pepper Cheese, Hot Cheese Melt, and the Spicy Veggie Sub, and every single sandwich was absolutely delicious.”
“My husband and I visited this restaurant for the first time this week and thoroughly enjoyed our sandwiches. The bread was soft and flavorful, and the service was very fast and friendly.”
“The best sandwich place in Des Moines. The bread alone is worthy of a visit to this place and add to that some fresh ingredients and awesome service and you have a perfect sandwich place.”
South Union Bread Cafe · Des Moines IA