Palmer's Deli & Market — Restaurant in Urbandale

Palmer's new location on 86th Street is a nice facility, but the food, as always, underwhelms. I know several people who love Palmer's, but I just don't get it.

On my most recent trip, I had a Reuben and a bowl of clam chowder. They were very bland examples of each. With a drink, it cost about 12 bucks. This is pretty typical of Palmer's.

If your Granny is looking for a bland sandwich that won't upset her gall bladder, or some sort of tapioca-based "salad", this is your place. If you want a disorganized ordering experience with unclear lines and procedures, where it's literally impossible to see the entire menu, and where you'll have to order from four different people, this will be right up your alley.

If you just want a good sandwich, there are much...

Bad service, walked in at 9:09 they asked if want breakfast I said no I just need a salad, then they send me to the next station I ask for a chef salad and send me to the salad station a lady was stocking couple of containers so I though she was going to ask me what I need, she ran to the oven and came back not even saying “jut a moment” or nothing 4 minutes later I said “hello” can I please cave a Chef salad, she was like I need to finish restocking my line and pointed a cart with like 20 containers and I just told her are you guys even open she said we open @8am. So I said can you make a salad she was so mad and said yes when I finish stocking I was like well if you not ready to take orders I just can walk out. What’s wrong with...

This is my favorite lunch spot, but it's pricey for what you get, therefore, I go there only as a treat. If it was more reasonable, they could make more money because people would visit more often. Maybe that's how the owner likes it, though. The photo I included is of a turkey sandwich for $9.73. That didn't include a side, nor a drink. I always opt to not purchase one. I used my pickle (included in price) as a way for you to tell how small the sandwich is. It tasted great, though.

Hospitality is hit or miss. Depends on which employee is helping you. McAlisters is more friendly.

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