Palmer's Deli – American
Step into a vibrant neighborhood cornerstone where the rhythmic clatter of a busy kitchen and the scent of freshly toasted bread create an atmosphere of effortless warmth. The counter celebrates the art of the stacked sandwich, from the robust, savory layers of the Beef Eater and the Cowboy to the bright, crisp crunch of the Apple Orchard and garden-fresh market selections. It is a sanctuary for the lunchtime crowd, offering a soulful dining experience where every handcrafted creation feels like a flavorful tribute to classic deli traditions.
2843, Ingersoll Avenue, 50312 +15152744004 https://www.palmersdeliandmarket.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Palmer's Deli
Dairy-Free at Palmer's Deli
Palmer's Deli in Des Moines has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lays Potato Chips, Daily Soup (Cup) and Palmer's Chili (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Palmer's Deli
Palmer's Deli in Des Moines has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Daily Soup (Cup), Palmer's Chili (Bowl) and Daily Soup (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Palmer's Deli
Palmer's Deli in Des Moines has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lemon Bar, The Wave and Lays Potato Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Palmer's Deli
Palmer's Deli in Des Moines has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lemon Bar, Lays Potato Chips and Chef Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Palmer's Deli
Palmer's Deli in Des Moines has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Daily Soup (Cup), Daily Soup (Bowl) and Pure Leaf Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Palmer's Deli
Palmer's Deli in Des Moines has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lays Potato Chips, Daily Soup (Cup) and Palmer's Chili (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Palmer's Deli
Palmer's Deli in Des Moines has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lemon Bar, Lays Potato Chips and Daily Soup (Cup). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Palmer's Deli
Palmer's Deli in Des Moines has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Daily Soup (Cup), Market Tuna Sandwich and Palmer's Chili (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Palmer's Deli
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Wave | 80.5 g | 63 g |
| Cowboy | 56.6 g | 60.5 g |
| Palmer’s Club | 20.1 g | 58.1 g |
| The Marshall | 35.8 g | 54.9 g |
| JP's Favorite | 46.7 g | 42.7 g |
| Beef Eater | 2.7 g | 37.4 g |
| Market Turkey Sandwich | 2.2 g | 34.8 g |
| Traditional Meats Sandwich | 25.2 g | 34.4 g |
| Turnberry | 0.1 g | 33.7 g |
| Chef Salad | 9 g | 31.7 g |
| Cobb Salad | 43.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Menu
Specialty Sandwiches
- The Marshall - $10.79: Roast turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar & Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, 1000 Island dressing on marble rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Eater - $10.99: Roast beef, pastrami, cream cheese on a ciabatta kaiser, steamed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palmer’s Club - $10.79: Roast turkey, roast beef, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion on marble rye Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $10.99: Choice of corned beef, pastrami or turkey with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & 1000 Island on pumpernickel rye Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Sandwich - $10.49: Green leaf lettuce, green pepper, cucumber, tomato, carrots, pepper jack cheese & Palmer’s mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Chicken Sandwich - $10.49: Palmer’s market chicken salad, lettuce & tomato Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Tuna Sandwich - $10.79: Palmer's albacore tuna salad, lettuce & tomato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Turkey Sandwich - $10.79: Smoked turkey, havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing on ciabatta kaiser Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cowboy - $10.99: Roast beef, red onion, cheddar, pepper jack cheese & western dressing on marble rye Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Orchard - $10.79: Roast turkey, provolone cheese, green apples & apple butter on a ciabatta hoagie Available at: dinner, lunch
- Natural - $10.49: Sliced chicken breast, tomato, seasonings & mayonnaise on multigrain Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melt - $10.79: Ham, roast turkey, Swiss, co-jack & cheddar cheese on a pumpernickel kaiser, steamed Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- JP's Favorite - $10.79: Ham, pastrami, bacon, Swiss, cheddar cheese & honey mustard on a pumpernickel kaiser Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turnberry - $10.79: Smoked turkey, havarti cheese, cranberry chutney & cream cheese on multigrain Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deli Stack - $10.79: Salami, tomato, lettuce, red onion, provolone cheese & garlic spread on pumpernickel rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Wave - $10.99: Palmer's albacore tuna salad, co-jack, provolone cheese & tomato on country sourdough, grilled Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sub - $10.49: Ham, salami, cheddar & Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion on a ciabatta hoagie Available at: dinner, lunch
Traditional Sandwiches
- Traditional Meats Sandwich - $9.29: Choice of hand-sliced meats, cheeses, veggies and fresh breads Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef, Roast Beef, or Pastrami Sandwich - $9.99: Choice of premium meats, cheeses, veggies and fresh breads Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Salads
- Chef Salad - $12.49: Ham, smoked turkey, egg, cheddar cheese, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers on iceberg lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $13.49: Chicken, bacon, egg, carrots, tomatoes, provolone cheese on iceberg lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9.49: Egg, black olives, parmesan cheese on romaine lettuce with caesar dressing and crouton garnish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $10.79: Cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives on romaine lettuce with Palmer's Greek dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $10.99: Red onion, mandarin oranges, egg, bacon on fresh spinach with Palmer's Raspberry dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken Salad - $12.29: Chicken, broccoli, edamame, red peppers, water chestnuts on fresh spinach with Palmer's Teriyaki dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Palmer's Chili (Cup) - $5.39: Award winning chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palmer's Chili (Bowl) - $7.59: Award winning chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daily Soup (Cup) - $5.09: Made fresh daily Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daily Soup (Bowl) - $7.19: Made fresh daily Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fresh Baked Cookie - $2.49: Assorted flavors including Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Monster, and more Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Palmer's Brownie - $2.49: Moist and chocolaty cake-like brownie with fudge frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Scotcharoo - $3.09 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Rice Krispy Block - $3.19 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic
- Magic Bar - $3.29 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Carrot Cake - $4.49: Moist and rich with walnuts and cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemon Bar - $2.99: Seasonal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Bottled Water - $2.99: 16.9 oz bottle
- Pepsi - $2.99: 20 oz bottle
- Pure Leaf Tea - $3.25: Unsweet or Sweet Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Dole Lemonade - $2.99: 16 oz bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Sides
- Lays Potato Chips - $1.79: Assorted flavors Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Non-Meat Market Salad (4oz) - $2.35: Pasta Primavera, Potato Salad, Fruit, etc. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Market Salad (4oz) - $4.1: Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Ham Salad, etc. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer's Deli
- Is Palmer's Deli dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Palmer's Deli has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lays Potato Chips, Daily Soup (Cup) and Palmer's Chili (Bowl).
- What can I eat at Palmer's Deli on a dairy-free diet?
- Lays Potato Chips, Daily Soup (Cup) and Palmer's Chili (Bowl) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Palmer's Deli have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Lays Potato Chips and Daily Soup (Cup).
- Is Palmer's Deli gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Palmer's Deli?
- The Wave, at roughly 63g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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