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  • Photo taken at Downtown Deli by Downtown Deli on 2/20/2018
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Downtown Deli

Downtown Deli

Sandwich Spot$$$$
Downtown Ames, Ames
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7.6/10
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  • Stars
    Ranked #2 for sandwich spots in Ames
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    Kait M.
    "Roast beef is supreme."(2 Tips)
    Cassandra K.
    "Get pan roasted turkey & pastrami with pepperjack, yummy!"(2 Tips)
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  • family-friendly
  • healthy food
  • sandwiches
  • good for a quick meal
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  • Tonyheart icon on user image
    TonyJuly 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    This is actually very comparable to a Jersey Mike's in regards to their sandwiches. Getting "classic toppings" is basically getting it Mike's Way.
  • Juice Magazine
    Juice MagazineApril 5, 2012
    There’s something about the thin bread at Downtown Deli that takes this tiny sandwich shop in a claustrophobic space next to a book store and elevates it to superior sandwich territory. Read more
  • Miles L.heart icon on user image
    Miles LewisJune 3, 2015
    Great quality ingredients and friendly staff.
  • Anna K.heart icon on user image
    Anna KellyFebruary 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is fresh sliced you can't go wrong!
  • Mike M.
    Mike MilesAugust 28, 2012
    Per recommendation, I got the capiccolla and turkey. It was excellent!
  • Emilee R.
    Emilee RichardsonNovember 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The potato soup and Wisconsin cheddar are my faves on a chilly Fall day. Great, friendly staff, too!
  • Cassandra K.
    Cassandra KindredAugust 10, 2011
    They now take visa and mastercards! Get pan roasted turkey & pastrami with pepperjack, yummy!
  • Dustin S.
    Dustin SmothersDecember 23, 2011
    Great food and great service!
  • Kait M.
    Kait McKinneyDecember 10, 2012
    Roast beef is supreme.
  • Diny P.
    Diny PattersonMarch 16, 2013
    Tasty chili!
  • Heather B.
    Heather BrantJuly 11, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The roast beef is divine!
  • Corey J.
    Corey JohnsonJanuary 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    French Dip - get a sammy, pickle spear & bag o' chips for under $5
  • Kayla
    KaylaJuly 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The salads are a great deal. Only 4.50
  • Emilee R.
    Emilee RichardsonFebruary 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    They take plastic now!
  • Thomas F.
    Thomas FrankNovember 1, 2011
    Cash only.
  • Emilee R.
    Emilee RichardsonNovember 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    And remember: Cash only!!
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