South Union Bread Cafe

NOW OPEN for dine-in, carryout and delivery!

Chef George Formaro invites you to visit our lively lunchtime cafe for signature sandwiches, fresh salads and made-from-scratch soups.

Every sandwich is crafted on South Union Bakery artisan bread, baked fresh daily.

South Union Bread Cafe also offers great solutions for casual entertaining. Think of us for hassle-free party sandwiches, meat & cheese platters, house-made desserts and more!

Monday - Friday
11am - 2pm

1007 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

p. 515-248-1782

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HOT ITALIAN (hot): Ham, roast beef, capicola, turkey, pepperoni, mozzarella, lettuce, mayo on focaccia
SARAH’S REVENGE (hot): Roast beef, bacon, mozzarella, red onion, sautéed bell pepper, sautéed onion, horseradish sauce on focaccia
HOT CHEESE MELT (hot): Pepperjack cheese, Swiss cheese, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, banana pepper rings mayo on focaccia
GEORGE'S SPECIAL (hot): Ham, roast pork, salami, Swiss cheese, onion, pickle, mayo, mustard on focaccia
HOT TURKEY CLUB (hot): Turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo o focaccia
TRIPLE PEPPER TURKEY (hot): Turkey, pepperjack cheese, roasted red pepper, lettuce, banana pepper rings, creamy parmesan dressing on focaccia
BILLY'S CLUB (hot): Roasted chicken, capicola, pepperjack cheese, sautéed onion, sautéed bell pepper, mayo on focaccia
PESTO CHICKEN MELT (hot): Roasted chicken, basil pesto, mozzarella, roasted red pepper, mayo on focaccia
TURKEY BACON MELT (hot): Turkey, mozzarella, bacon, tomato, mustard, mayo on focaccia
FORMARO CHEESESTEAK (hot): Roast beef, provolone cheese, sautéed onion, sautéed bell pepper, mayo on focaccia
HAM AND SWISS MELT (hot): Ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, mayo on focaccia
SANTA FE TURKEY (hot): Spicy turkey, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, avocado on focaccia
COLD ITALIAN SUB (cold): Ham, roast beef, capicola, turkey, pepperoni, mozzarella, lettuce, mayo on focaccia
TURKEY PEPPER CHEESE (cold): Turkey, pepperjack, lettuce, mayo on focaccia
TURKEY SUB (cold): Turkey, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana pepper rings, pickles, mayo on focaccia
COLD CLUB (cold): Turkey, ham, bacon, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, mayo on focaccia
ROAST BEEF SUB (cold): Roast beef, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, mayo on focaccia

Drinks, Sides & Treats

Bottled Water $2.25

Can Drinks $1.50

Pasta Salad $3.25

Potato Salad $3.25

Chips $1.25

SOUP

Cup $3.25 | Bowl $5.50

Potato Pepperjack Cheese

Brown Bag Lunches & Carry-out Catering

BROWN BAG LUNCHES: Regular cold sandwich and soda with choice of chips, pasta salad, potato salad or mini Caesar salad* / $13
PARTY FOCACCIA SANDWICHES: Your choice of sandwich on a huge South Union garlic focaccia loaf with lettuce, tomato and red onion (Serves 4-5) / $33
MEAT AND CHEESE TRAYS: Choice of three meats and two cheeses with South Union garlic focaccia bread; includes lettuce, tomato, red onion and condiment (Serves 10) / $75

SOUP, POTATO SALAD or PASTA SALAD: One quart; serves 4 / $13

SIDE SALAD: romaine, red onion, tomato and dressing; serves 4 / $21

BREAD TO-GO: garlic focaccia / $6

Want to get creative?

Catering orders can be customized!

Please order all large carry-out orders the day before including trays, party focaccias, 10+ sandwiches & brown bag lunches

Thank You!

* Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or under cooked. Consult your physician or public health official for further information.

South Union Bread Cafe

Menu

Specialty Salads

Hot & Cold Sandwiches

Drinks, Sides & Treats

SOUP

Brown Bag Lunches & Carry-out Catering

Catering orders can be customized!