South Union Bread Cafe – American
South Union Bread Cafe serves as a sun-drenched sanctuary for those seeking a fresh, nourishing escape, where the air is thick with the scent of artisanal loaves and the vibrant colors of seasonal produce. Here, the humble salad is elevated to a centerpiece, with crisp greens tossed in a global array of flavors—from zesty Cuban inspirations to classic, savory Italian medleys—offering a bright and satisfying dining experience in a bustling, friendly atmosphere.
1007, Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309-2805 +15152481782 https://www.southunionbreadcafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at South Union Bread Cafe
Dairy-Free at South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe in Des Moines has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catering Side Salad, Bread To-Go and Potato Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe in Des Moines has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe in Des Moines has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Greek Salad, Potato Pepperjack Cheese Soup and Catering Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe in Des Moines has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including George's Special, Sarah’s Revenge and Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe in Des Moines has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Italian Salad and Chili. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe in Des Moines has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Italian Salad and Chili. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe in Des Moines has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catering Side Salad, Bread To-Go and Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe in Des Moines has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Greek Salad, Potato Pepperjack Cheese Soup and Catering Side Salad. 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 South Union Bread Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Italian | 53.7 g | 103.9 g |
| Cold Italian | 47.6 g | 94.2 g |
| Thursday: Chicken Caesar Flatbread | 50.8 g | 91.6 g |
| George's Special | 40.1 g | 84.7 g |
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| The Union | 27 g | 75.1 g |
| Chicken BLT Salad | 33.2 g | 56.9 g |
| Cold Club | 52.2 g | 52.2 g |
| Sarah’s Revenge | 16.4 g | 50.2 g |
| Formaro Cheesesteak | 38.8 g | 49.3 g |
| Turkey Sub | 72.5 g | 42.1 g |
| Tuesday: Chicken Parmesan | 27.8 g | 35.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Salads
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $9.75: Romaine lettuce, chicken, Parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $9.75: Romaine lettuce, hummus, olives, cucumbers, tomato, feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken BLT Salad - $9.75: Romaine lettuce, chicken, bacon, tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club Salad - $9.75: Romaine lettuce, turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Billy's Salad - $9.75: Romaine lettuce, chicken, capicola, pepperjack cheese, sautéed onion & bell pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Cheese Salad - $9.75: Romaine lettuce, pepperjack, Swiss, mozzarella, tomato, onion, pickle, banana pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Salad - $9.75: Romaine lettuce, ham, roast pork, salami, Swiss cheese, onion, pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad - $9.75: Romaine lettuce, tuna salad, tomato, cucumber, fingerling potato, kalamata olive, roasted garlic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Salad - $9.75: Romaine lettuce, ham, roast beef, capicola, turkey, pepperoni, mozzarella Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $9.75: Romaine lettuce, chili, tomato, cheddar, chipotle dressing, tortilla strips Available at: dinner, lunch
Daily Feature Sandwiches
- Monday: Meatball Sub - $11.75: Mama’s meatballs, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce on a hoagie Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuesday: Chicken Parmesan - $11.75: Breaded chicken, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday: Cajun Chicken - $11.75: Blackened chicken, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, Cajun mayo on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday: Chicken Caesar Flatbread - $11.75: Chicken, bacon, mozzarella, mayo, lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan on flatbread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday: Italian Beef - $11.75: Roast beef, spicy giardiniera, sautéed onion on hoagie Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Specialty Sandwiches
- Sarah’s Revenge - $11.75: Roast beef, bacon, mozzarella, red onion, sautéed bell pepper, sautéed onion, horseradish sauce on focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- George's Special - $11.75: Ham, roast pork, salami, Swiss cheese, onion, pickle, mayo, mustard on focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Club - $11.75: Turkey, bacon, mozzarella, guacamole, lettuce, creamy parmesan dressing on focaccia Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Italian - $11.75: Ham, roast beef, capicola, turkey, pepperoni, mozzarella, lettuce, mayo on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Union - $11.75: Capicola, salami, pepperoni, provolone, sautéed bell pepper & onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Sandwiches
- Hot Cheese Melt - $9.75: Pepperjack cheese, Swiss cheese, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, banana pepper rings mayo on focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Turkey Club - $9.75: Turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on 9-grain bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $9.75: Tuna salad, american cheese, cheddar cheese, tomato, salt & vinegar chips on Italian bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Pepper Turkey - $9.75: Turkey, pepperjack cheese, roasted red pepper, lettuce, banana pepper rings, creamy parmesan dressing on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Billy's Club - $9.75: Roasted chicken, capicola, pepperjack cheese, sautéed onion, sautéed bell pepper, mayo on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Chicken Melt - $9.75: Roasted chicken, basil pesto, mozzarella, roasted red pepper, mayo on focaccia Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Formaro Cheesesteak - $9.75: Roast beef, provolone cheese, sautéed onion, sautéed bell pepper, mayo on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham and Swiss Melt - $9.75: Ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, mayo on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santa Fe Turkey - $9.75: Spicy turkey, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, guacamole on focaccia Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Cold Sandwiches
- Cold Club - $9.75: Turkey, ham, bacon, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, mayo on Italian bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Veggie Sub - $9.75: Cucumber, bell pepper, tomato, onion, lettuce, spicy cream cheese on 9-grain bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Sub - $9.75: Roast beef, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, mayo on focaccia Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Pepper Cheese - $9.75: Turkey, pepperjack, lettuce, mayo on focaccia Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Sub - $9.75: Turkey, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana pepper rings, pickle, mayo on 9-grain bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Italian - $9.75: ham, roast beef, capicola, turkey, pepperoni, mozzarella, lettuce, mayo on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Sides
- Potato Pepperjack Cheese Soup - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cookies - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Fountain Drinks - $2.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water - $2.5
Catering
- Brown Bag Lunch - $13: Regular cold sandwich, bottled water and chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: lunch
- Party Focaccia Sandwich - $38: Choice of cold turkey sub, cold Italian sub or cold roast beef sub on garlic focaccia loaf (Serves 4-5) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat and Cheese Tray - $75: Choice of three meats and two cheeses with garlic focaccia bread, lettuce, tomato, red onion (Serves 10) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quart of Soup, Potato Salad or Pasta Salad - $12: Serves 4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Side Salad - $25: Romaine, red onion, tomato and dressing; serves 4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread To-Go - $7: Garlic focaccia Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about South Union Bread Cafe
- Is South Union Bread Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. South Union Bread Cafe has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catering Side Salad, Bread To-Go and Potato Salad.
- What can I eat at South Union Bread Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Catering Side Salad, Bread To-Go and Potato Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does South Union Bread Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Catering Side Salad and Bread To-Go.
- Is South Union Bread Cafe gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 South Union Bread Cafe?
- Hot Italian, at roughly 103.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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