Plenty of people working at the lunch hour, plenty of people expecting food. Long list of sandwich options plus a full list of soups and salads. Knowledgeable and competent people making the sandwiches, and friendly cashier. Fast turnaround for great sandwiches, with a "punch card" program to encourage repeat customers.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Turkey with Cheddar
Janee A.
I love eating here. All the food is fresh and well prepared by the staff. Everyone is always courteous. I also get food for customers here, too. Excellent online service and picking it up is always easy. One of my favorite places to eat in Des Moines.
Connor L
Palmers has always been a great experience for me. I’m only in town once and awhile for work but always make it here for lunch. It is conveniently located in the skywalk really close to where I work. The ordering process can be a little hard to figure out when you walk in but after watching a few people I figured it out. Maybe some signs on how it works. They have different sections for sandwiches, soups, and salads. Then you pay at the end. I usually get the chef salad with the creamy garlic dressing which is fantastic. Salads also come with a roll which they have a wide variety of options. Everything is tossed together in front of you and can add or take out things. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I am usually here alone and it’s a great spot with lots of space for solo eaters as well as tables of 4 or more. Definitely recommend for a quick lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paula Carter
I was in Des Moines for work, and was told by my colleagues that I HAD to try Palmer’s. Specifically for their Wisconsin/Cheddar Soup. I love cheese, so was eager to navigate the skywalk to find it during my lunch break. The restaurant is bright, open and has a good atmosphere. It took me a few moments to understand how to order. After seeing people go from station to station - I picked up on the counter service and then pay at the end. Maybe a little way-finding or instructions posted somewhere would help those unfamiliar. Anyway, I chose the Melt specialty sandwich (ham, roast turkey, Swiss, co-jack, cheddar on pumpernickel kaiser, steamed). And the Wisconsin Cheddar soup as recommended. The sandwich was delicious and had an ample serving of meat. The soup reminded me of hot cheez-wiz. Which, not complaining - it’s as advertised. Service was friendly and reasonably timely given the amount of customers there.
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Soup & Sandwich Combo
Jacob Ratliff
Best deli sandwich ever! Love this place. I stop by for lunch every time I’m in town for work. I always get the Palmer’s Club Sandwich. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian “BK” Kays
Great place and great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ariana Garcia
Salads and sandwiches are pretty good. If you have a sweet tooth please try the brownies here! They're sooo yummy.
Sandwiches were hefty and voluptuous. Ciabatta was a little dry. Soup was fire flame. Overall would recommend.
Private
My family member worked here and the managers were very rude, they had to work even when sick. They cut vegetables on the dining tables and not in prep kitchen. Lost of sketchy stuff behind the scenes. Eating here is risky at best. This was a couple years ago, but I can only hope it’s changed since.
A man D
Sandwhiches were awesome! Cool place for a quick bite to eat.
Good homemade sandwiches, soups, and salads. Nice local place!
Michael Metzen
Food was absolutely great place to grab a quick sandwich or salad!
Rhonda D.
The one place in the world that you will find Frogs eye salad! Such a treat! Found Palmers in 2009 and love that they are still going strong. Fabulous food and friendly staff. You won't leave hungry.
Madelyn
My family member worked here and the managers were very rude, they had to work even when sick. They cut vegetables on the dining tables and not in prep kitchen. Lost of sketchy stuff behind the scenes. Eating here is risky at best. This was a couple years ago, but I can only hope it’s changed since.
Plenty of people working at the lunch hour, plenty of people expecting food. Long list of sandwich options plus a full list of soups and salads. Knowledgeable and competent people making the sandwiches, and friendly cashier. Fast turnaround for great sandwiches, with a "punch card" program to encourage repeat customers.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Turkey with Cheddar
I love eating here. All the food is fresh and well prepared by the staff. Everyone is always courteous. I also get food for customers here, too. Excellent online service and picking it up is always easy. One of my favorite places to eat in Des Moines.
Palmers has always been a great experience for me. I’m only in town once and awhile for work but always make it here for lunch. It is conveniently located in the skywalk really close to where I work. The ordering process can be a little hard to figure out when you walk in but after watching a few people I figured it out. Maybe some signs on how it works. They have different sections for sandwiches, soups, and salads. Then you pay at the end. I usually get the chef salad with the creamy garlic dressing which is fantastic. Salads also come with a roll which they have a wide variety of options. Everything is tossed together in front of you and can add or take out things. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I am usually here alone and it’s a great spot with lots of space for solo eaters as well as tables of 4 or more. Definitely recommend for a quick lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was in Des Moines for work, and was told by my colleagues that I HAD to try Palmer’s. Specifically for their Wisconsin/Cheddar Soup. I love cheese, so was eager to navigate the skywalk to find it during my lunch break. The restaurant is bright, open and has a good atmosphere. It took me a few moments to understand how to order. After seeing people go from station to station - I picked up on the counter service and then pay at the end. Maybe a little way-finding or instructions posted somewhere would help those unfamiliar. Anyway, I chose the Melt specialty sandwich (ham, roast turkey, Swiss, co-jack, cheddar on pumpernickel kaiser, steamed). And the Wisconsin Cheddar soup as recommended. The sandwich was delicious and had an ample serving of meat. The soup reminded me of hot cheez-wiz. Which, not complaining - it’s as advertised. Service was friendly and reasonably timely given the amount of customers there.
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Soup & Sandwich Combo
Best deli sandwich ever! Love this place. I stop by for lunch every time I’m in town for work. I always get the Palmer’s Club Sandwich. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place and great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salads and sandwiches are pretty good. If you have a sweet tooth please try the brownies here! They're sooo yummy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marshall Field, Palmers Brownies
Sandwiches were hefty and voluptuous. Ciabatta was a little dry. Soup was fire flame. Overall would recommend.
My family member worked here and the managers were very rude, they had to work even when sick. They cut vegetables on the dining tables and not in prep kitchen. Lost of sketchy stuff behind the scenes. Eating here is risky at best. This was a couple years ago, but I can only hope it’s changed since.
Sandwhiches were awesome! Cool place for a quick bite to eat.
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Good homemade sandwiches, soups, and salads. Nice local place!
Food was absolutely great place to grab a quick sandwich or salad!
The one place in the world that you will find Frogs eye salad! Such a treat! Found Palmers in 2009 and love that they are still going strong. Fabulous food and friendly staff. You won't leave hungry.
My family member worked here and the managers were very rude, they had to work even when sick. They cut vegetables on the dining tables and not in prep kitchen. Lost of sketchy stuff behind the scenes. Eating here is risky at best. This was a couple years ago, but I can only hope it’s changed since.
Fresh and flavorful! Always a good lunch.