Palmer's Deli & Market – American
This vibrant neighborhood staple hums with the friendly energy of a local market, drawing guests in with the irresistible aroma of toasted rye and premium, hand-carved meats. Towering sandwiches like the hearty Cowboy and the crisp, refreshing Apple Orchard showcase a commitment to bold flavors and garden-fresh ingredients, all served in a bright, welcoming space. From the first savory bite of a classic Reuben to the last crumb of a signature club, every meal feels like a celebrated tradition in the heart of the community.
4949, Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, 50266 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 & Market
Dairy-Free at Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market in West Des Moines has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scotcharoo, Lays Potato Chips and Daily Soup Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market in West Des Moines has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scotcharoo, Daily Soup Cup and Daily Soup Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market in West Des Moines has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grandma Helen's Lemon Bar, Greek Salad and Market Tuna Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market in West Des Moines has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Eater, Lays Potato Chips and Palmer’s Club. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market in West 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 & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market in West Des Moines has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lays Potato Chips, Daily Soup Cup and Daily Soup Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market in West Des Moines has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grandma Helen's Lemon Bar, Greek Salad and Non-Meat Market Salad 4oz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market in West Des Moines has 8 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Market Tuna Sandwich, Market Chicken Sandwich and Daily Soup Cup. 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 & Market
| 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 open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 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: 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
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 croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $10.79: Cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives on romaine lettuce with 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 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 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 Slice - $4.49: Moist and rich with walnuts and cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Grandma Helen's Lemon Bar - $2.99: Seasonal Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Beverages
- Bottled Water - $2.99: 16.9 oz bottle
- Bottled Soda - $2.99: 20 oz bottle (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, etc.)
- Pure Leaf Tea - $3.25: 16 oz bottle (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 (Regular, BBQ, Baked) 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, Snicker Salad, etc. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian 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 & Market
- Is Palmer's Deli & Market dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Palmer's Deli & Market has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scotcharoo, Lays Potato Chips and Daily Soup Cup.
- What can I eat at Palmer's Deli & Market on a dairy-free diet?
- Scotcharoo, Lays Potato Chips and Daily Soup Cup 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 & Market 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 & Market 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 & Market?
- The Wave, at roughly 63g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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