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Anvil Meat Market and Deli
92 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States
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Anvil Meat Market and Deli

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Je
Review №1

Usually always good. Ordered a muffuletta. It was made 3 days earlier - date tag on sandwich. Bread stiffened up from being refrigerated. Next time Ill ask for fresh made on sub bread.

Ro
Review №2

If you haven’t stopped in you are missing out on some great food. Sandwiches are fantastic and there is always something you can pick up to make at home. Crawfish stuffed mushrooms were a great add to dinner this weekend. Staff was s great and friendly.

Ja
Review №3

Not at all surprised this place is closing.Service always slow.Prices always expensive. I try to go in today and that girl with the nose ring was super rude!See you wouldnt want to be you!

Sh
Review №4

Amazing portions, excellent quality.. as others have said pickles and dill spread is amazing.. I have tried this week salads, pastrami sandwiches, Italian subs, waffle fries... (do not forget the waffle fries.. this aint no chick filla) and everything has been amazing I mean.. top notch amazing.. I order pickles once a year direct from NYC.. these.. Im sorry new york.. are better.

Sa
Review №5

I have driven for Grubhub for a while, and this restaurants business with them has picked up lately, and has always smelled delicious. SO GOOD! I got the Cobb salad for myself, and the chicken noodle soup w/caeser salad for my friend. My friend loves chicken noodle soup, and really like the one from Anvils. He mentioned the broth could have used a tad more flavor, but he ate it in record time, and is definitely going to have it again in future orders. Had celery and carrots, and shredded chicken. Very good soup.I added bacon to both salads for $2/each, and chicken to the caesar salad for $3.Very generous with portions! I used to get salads at Culvers, because similar prices and closer distance. These definitely leave Culvers salads in the dust. Better portions, more toppings, and just put together betterCobb salad was packed with toppings. Eggs, bacon (extra), ham, blue cheese and avacado. Whole egg, thick diced bacon, deli ham (hand chopped), and what seems to be almost a half, if not a whole, avocadoA very good ratio of toppings to lettuce (and its good romaine).Chicken (paid extra) on the caeser was COLD! Which is AMAZING for a good salad! That way, your cheese doesnt melt, your lettuce doesnt wilt, and if you dont want to eat it right away, you dont have to! Finally have found a place that makes salads the good way!

Ha
Review №6

We wanted to support a local spot to cater lunch on our wedding day for the family and wedding party as everyone got ready - Anvil was absolutely great to work with, and everything was DELICIOUS! They were also able to accomodate our GF and Veggie friends who were super impressed with their offerings. Order was ready on time and they gave us a great spread of sandwiches to choose from. Looking forward to hitting up this spot in person next time I am in Cedar Rapids for lunch.

Co
Review №7

I highly recommend Anvil for a LOADED Deli Sandwich, hands down love this place & their dill spread!🥰

In
Review №8

Ordered the gyro combo and the sausage sandwich. Both were quite excellent and very well prepared. I wasnt expecting much given that it was a door dash delivery, but ended up quite impressed. Will definitely be ordering again.

Ku
Review №9

I tried this place a couple times and disappointed every time..... Have you folks ever been to Philadelphia and tried a PHILLY CHEESESTEAK ?..... Or maybe to the Amanas for a real rueben?If your gonna sell high priced sandwiches learn how to make them first or at least call it something else.....

Na
Review №10

After a long drive and touring the Brucemore, I was SO hungry. A nearby shopkeeper in the Czech Village recommended Anvil. Im so glad that they did. The Philly was full of fresh hot beef, carmelized onions, and just a few peppers as I had specified. I ate inside and could only eat half of it. And that fresh, crunchy dill pickle💚 I shopped some more but, of course, ate the rest of that badass sandwich on the way home. Thank you, Anvil--you are great at what you do!

Mi
Review №11

Worst customer service ever. My carry out order was a disaster. All I wanted was a replacement sandwich or a refund. They have not responded to my texts, phone calls, and Emails. I don’t like getting my money stolen from me at a restaurant. I’m going to keep posting until we can get this resolved

Dy
Review №12

This place is killin it. So happy to have this historic building still operating as it has for decades, shouts out to the owners for keeping that spirit alive. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a deli sandwich here -- I have not yet been able to eat one in its entirety in fewer than three sittings. You guys rock, thank you!Edit: forgot to mention that their take home meats and sausages in particular are also awesome! I only use their Andouille for gumbo and their smoked Polish and Linguica are also fantastic.

Ch
Review №13

Small low quality portions at ungodly prices. 10 bucks for a mediocre piece of cheesecake.

Da
Review №14

This is an excellent place. Far superior to any sub sandwich or deli around.

Ni
Review №15

By far the best Sandwich place in Cedar Rapids area! Fresh, delicious food with generous portions. Plus, its local!

Ca
Review №16

Fantastic local meat market and deli. Something that is sadly harder to find these days. Great potato salad!

J.
Review №17

The subs are huge on a 12 inch loaf lots of meat and cheese. Definitely two meals minimum.Cheesecake by the slice is incredible. (Out of the Blue Cheesecake, The Cheesecake Lady.)

Ni
Review №18

The food was absolutely excellent but the workers were rude. I was in at 7:15, realizing they closed at 8. They were short during my ordering, very loud as they began to close up around 7:30 (very much making me feel like an inconvenience) and loudly asked me and my 3 friends to leave at 8, as we were clearly getting ready to go. They even locked the door closest to us, making us walk farther to leave. Maybe close the dining room earlier if staff wants to be cleaned up and leave right at 8 pm/close?

Th
Review №19

I bought an Italian Hero #5 fully loaded ....was one of the best sandwich i have had here in Iowa since i moved here from NY ...I highly recommend this shop !!!

J
Review №20

Delish sandwiches with huuuge portions. Enough for 2 meals!!!

Ed
Review №21

Sub was huge .... my rueban on marble rye was awesome.... the flavors were well combined

Ja
Review №22

The food and service were not good. We will not return. We ordered to eat in. We sat down and waited and waited. Two employees walked in to the dining area and left. Finally after 15 minutes I went up front and asked about our food and was told its right here. It had been sitting on the case by the register. The Reuben sandwich was dry. The small amount or meat was very dry and had a lot of fat hanging off it. I took it up front and they made another just like it with one more slice of dry fatty meat. The beef and barley soup looked and tasted like gray water. I cant remember what my sweetheart ordered but she didnt eat much of it. We left and went to one of our favorite diners for lunch.

Pa
Review №23

The BEST sub I have ever had cant wait to go back ⭐

ca
Review №24

I just ate here earlier, im a big pastrami fan. It is very hard to find a pastrami sandwich in iowa. I ordered the smaller pastrami and it simply wasnt edible. The meat was so chewy, pastrami should be tender. I ate more fat than meat it was the only thing i could chew. I ate the sourdough bread and Swiss with a side of coleslaw. The bottom of the Styrofoam box had all the hard chewy salami in it I gave 2 stars because at least the bread and slaw were decent. You guys let me down.

P
Review №25

Great sandwiches and beautiful cuts of meat. The smoked and cured meats are amazing and the best steak in town.

Sc
Review №26

The worst pastrami sandwich I have ever had.Dont waste your time or money.

Aa
Review №27

Cascading curtains of meat, flapping gently in the brisk morning air, meatgasming indiscriminately across a cornucopia of deliciousness. It would behoove you, dear reader, to bask in the shimmering glory of the most penultimate pastrami. The other food is really good, too. And the owner is a handsome fella!

Ni
Review №28

Wow the quality of their food and the price is unmatched. I love this place.

Ke
Review №29

Corned beef on rye very greasy. Meat was thin and crispy. Kraut was good though.Polish sausages texture felt supermarket quality inside with tough exterior. The hoagie seemed to be of thawed, frozen dough.Edit: kind reply. I will, of course, come back to try more.

Ma
Review №30

First time was impressive. I got the BBQ pulled pork and my sister in law got the rueben. We both with we had ordered 2 sandwiches. I will be visiting again shortly to try more of the menu. Very good food.

Da
Review №31

The Italian is amazing. Great meats and bread. Very fresh. Much better than a JJ or Subway. No comparison.

Pa
Review №32

Anvil Meat market and Deli in Czech Village in Cedar Rapids is the real deal! Potato salad is alway my gauge of a good deli and this version whooped it! No sweet mayo there. Real mustard. Great meat. Funky cheeses. And LOCAL!Yeah, I can Dig it!!09-DEC-2020-: Just had to go back for MORE ! Pulled pork sandwich is sublime !!

J
Review №33

Excellent sandwiches at this place. The muffuleta is huge and well constructed, and the pastrami is the best in town by a mile. The breads, meats, and cheeses are all high quality so you really cant go wrong.

Ch
Review №34

Amazing as always, im never disappointed. This is how sandwiches should be made and the dill spread and their pickles are 🔥

Au
Review №35

One of the best sub sandwiches I have had in a long time...Must try

Jo
Review №36

Best rueben in town by far

Ro
Review №37

It was awesome. Great service, great meal. Definitely going back.

Jo
Review №38

Huge portions and very tasty. Give them a shot and you won’t be disappointed!

ad
Review №39

The best deli in Cedar Rapids!

Tu
Review №40

WOW! This place is great. Hot pastrami sandwich with swiss is spot on! Best deli (and more) in town. Great selection of meats, cheeses, spreads, muffalettas and more in their meat cases. Neat place 👍

Pa
Review №41

Great place to grab a sandwich 🥪 or salad 🥗! Generous portions, reasonable prices and friendly staff!!

Ro
Review №42

Great service good food.

Ha
Review №43

Friendly and helpful staff, and terrific food! The subs are GINORMOUS and very reasonably priced.

As
Review №44

Wow! Loved the huge cobb salad and the waffle fries!

Aa
Review №45

Pastramis great. Jaternice is great. Subs are great. BBQs great. Steven is a delight. The staff are beautiful. Meat cases are the hotness. Beer selection is secksy. I am full. Thank you.

Do
Review №46

Been there for subs also they catered a luncheon for us, food was always great prices are reasonable

Je
Review №47

Great sandwhiches, meat and craft beer

Ta
Review №48

Excellent sandwich, generous portions at fantastic prices. Highly recommended.

Ra
Review №49

I love the smoked trout.

Pa
Review №50

Great as always.

Ma
Review №51

Try the pastrami sandwich. Excellent!

Pa
Review №52

My first hot pastrami on marble rye won’t be my last!!!

No
Review №53

Amazing food and phenomenal service!

Du
Review №54

Very good

Eu
Review №55

The food was awesome

Tr
Review №56

Amazing as always!

Ja
Review №57

Incredible pastrami.

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  • Address:92 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States
  • Site:https://anvilmeatmarketanddeli.com/
  • Phone:+1 319-265-6328
Categories
  • Butcher shop deli
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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