Speed’s Hangar Deli

Best sandwiches in Prescott. Not to mention the homemade mac n cheese and deserts! The Fat Man sandwich is a must have with the Russian dressing.

Finally tried Speeds. Little hole in the wall, military/​aircraft décor. Sandwich joint. Borderline on my Clean-​O-​Meter.
Ordered the Mustang (roast beef, ham, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard) on a sub roll. Bottle of iced tea and a bag of chips.
The good: roast beef was outstanding! Rare, sliced right, plentiful. Ham great too. Tomato beyond reproach, which is a rare occurrence in these parts.
The bad: sub roll was truly pitiful, way too small to accommodate sandwich. It might as well not have even been there. If ever I tried again, I’d go with either a Kaiser or bread. Also puzzled me that the meat was perfectly deli sliced but the cheese was a thick slab.
The worst: $ 15+ for lunch for one. Sandwiches run close to $ 10 each. While my order was correct, the four top next to me had two wrong orders but ate them rather than wait for more.
Doubt I’ll be back. A shame, because that roast beef was fantastic!

Evidently too busy to even take my order. Maybe they have great food but wouldn’t even acknowledge I wanted to order food and I was front and center of the register. I’m just saying. One star for the visit.
Second required visit was a much different experience. Food was pretty darn good and they tended us this time. Solid 4 stars.

The best place in quad city for a hearty sandwich, people might say this is expensive for a sandwich but it’s good quality, not processed and fresh. her service is something to get used too but like the sign in shop says your attitude helps your service. She has some skills and even her homemade sweet treats are delish !

absolutely the best sandwich in town, best sandwich in Arizona, and probably the best sandwich of my life. expensive, but they cut all their meats themselves, and don’t skimp on portions. when you order roast beef, they slice it off an actual block of beef roast! same for all the meats. baguette is the way to go because the other breads dissolve under the onslaught of meat juice and sauce. the aviation theme is very genuine and charming. speed’s rocks. worth the drive if you’re in Prescott.

This place is a very unique deli that has a lot of aviation décor, which is great with the location next to Embry Riddle and very close to the airport. I ordered the «Spitfire» which was loaded with Turkey and had jalepenos, pepperjack and grilled onions. The sandwich itself was decent. My husband had a veggie wrap that was practically drenched in cheese and dripping with grease/​watery veggies. I don’t think his experience was as good.
The food was decent, but I think overpriced for a sandwich.
Service was okay… nothing spectacular.
What was the turn off was the dust and grime that surrounded us. While the décor is cool, it was coated with dust and the place looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in ages. The display fridge held meats, lasagna, and other items. The meats looked okay, but the other items looked like they had been there for decades, stored in cheap dishes… just overall unappetizing.
Needless to say, we probably won’t be going back just do the the state of cleanliness and high prices. While I appreciate the passion for aviation… a little effort in cleanliness would go a very long way.

Good food, okay service. The meat in the sandwiches were good but rest of ingredients (ESP bread) were low quality. Very much a hole in the wall. My husband liked it better than I did, but, both of us were disappointed in service.

This is the best sandwich you will ever eat! I’ve traveled much of the United States, trying sandwiches near and far. But NOTHING compares to this sandwich. The marauder is my go to, try the Russian dressing, and always get baguette for your bread.

These sandwiches are made by hand with fantastic ingredients and huge portions (trust me, you’ll have some left over) in a cool aircraft-​bedazzled environment. You may have a bit of a wait if it’s busy — but it’s definitely worth it. Just take a look at the menu and c’mon down for lunch — it’ll be the tastiest decision you’ve ever made.

I think we caught the owner on a rough day — she pulled into her parking spot 5 minutes past when Speed’s was set to open. We were already walking away, and I had to ask «are you guys open?»
She said, «yeah, just had to go to Costco and it took too long, sorry.»
We walked into the deli — which is really its own delightful experience — space is tight but so authentic and tough. Every single time I’ve been here there has been at least one guy in an actual flight suit meandering in for lunch.
The menu here is insane — pages of variations on steak and pastrami and smoked turkey, with homemade meatballs and NY style spaghetti sauce. Everything is either homemade or selectively sourced.
My party tried the meatballs, the Italian style sub, the B-​52, and the Rosie the Riviter. We were all super pleased with our meals, and the portions are HUGE!
–Will be back
–I love an owner who tells me she follows her tastebuds — and if they match her, we’ll be very happy.

Speed’s Hangar Deli is a GEM… if you are lucky enough to know someone who lives in Prescott AZ and takes you there for lunch… THANK THEM!
The unique atmosphere and décor are memorable and fun. The owner is a wonderful woman who has put her heart (blood, sweat and tears as in any business) into the memorabilia, quality and quantity of food you experience… and yes it is an experience to eat one of these fun named sandwiches.
Freshest meats, cheeses, ingredients, rolls and bread! I personally don’t drink Sweet Tea that often but, my family LOVES it… and they make the BEST SWEET TEA at Speeds!
We have thoroughly enjoyed our visits to Speeds Hangar Deli each and every time… you will too!

I love this place! The food is fantastic and the service is awesome! I look forward to every time I come here. The atmosphere is a little overwhelming at first but it grows on the patron. I love the circa 1940’s atmosphere. The owner is a fantastic women and she is super kind. I don’t know why people say bad things about this place. I’ve never had a bad experience whenever I go. Despite the sandwich prices are a little high, the price is worth it! They are honestly the best sandwiches that I have ever had. I look forward to coming back and enjoying one of the best sandwiches in Prescott! One can never go wrong with Speeds Hanger Deli! The best sandwich place in Prescott, AZ!

I always look forward to coming here for lunch, it is a treat as it’s not the cheapest around but definitely worth it. The potato salad is heavenly. Sandwiches are delicious and the staff is very kind. Me and my wife both highly recommend this hidden gem.

Absolutely amazing food and service! A must go place for visitors and locals alike! My wife and I are definitely regulars and always leave fat and happy!
To all current service members and veterans: make sure to say Hello to Deb, she loves the military and those that have served! Plus she has got tons of great stories that’ll have you laughing your way out!

Screwed up my sammich last time, no big deal. Called on another order A’s some lady on the phone decided they didn’t want my business and hung up on us mid conversation. You just lot a lot of customers from this one.

I’m in Prescott for the afternoon.
It’s not a large city… rather small, actually, but I wanted something fantastic, and I got it. Twice, in fact.
Speed’s Hangar Deli is a small, off-​the-​beaten-​track deli with walls covered in military memorabilia and various hand-​written notes. The menu is broad, saliva-​inducing and reasonably priced for the quality that they create.
I ordered the «P38/​Lightning» (grilled roast beef & pastrami, onions and melted Swiss — $ 9.95) on a Kaiser roll w/​Russian dressing and some added-​on mushrooms ($ 0.60). What I got was a pleasure-​inducing, steaming, moist pile of ridiculously high quality meats… with juicy and flavorful mushrooms (cut in unexpected ¼s from top to bottom, rather than simply sliced). The RB is made in-​house by the owner and let me tell you, the flavor and texture shines through. Deeeeelicious.
I’m an avid pastrami hunter… and I work hard to find what I want in Phx (where I live). The pastrami here was tastier than a bacon-​wrapped
Unless you’re pinned to the main historic square, this little gem is definitely worth supporting.
It was so good, that after my first sandwich, I ordered another. Not «to go» but «for here.» The owner delivered it and said, «God bless your metabolism.» HA!
Speed’s Hanger Deli in Prescott, AZ: DO IT… do it NOW!

Food good… dirty cheap plastic dishes… Gross! Throw them out and buy more at the dollar tree! They should be embarrassed to give them to customers. I posted a picture of our unused bowl! Ewwwww!

This restaurant is a cultural experience. The décor is circa 1940’s WWII bunker and aviation hanger. I’m pretty sure some of the ornamentation has been in exactly the same spot for 65 years (based on the dust accumulation).
Behind the counter is team of Suzy-​the-​riveter sandwich artists that are fast and friendly and a bit burly; keeping in character. The selection of sandwiches is huge. They are pricy but also huge. I noticed several customers sharing sandwiches.
I don’t often give 5 stars, but this place is too cool and too good.

I can’t exactly put this into words as much as I can noises. Mmmmm, ooooh, ahhhh.
This is NOT your average deli. The Chili is loaded with Steak, the sandwiches will give you the meat-​sweats and put you into a food induced Coma… And you will LOVE it! The Décor is unique and bleeds Red, White and Blue. Not to mention the owner is a doll who Loves aviation and America. But don’t be fooled, she don’t take crap from nobody! Walk in with a smile and a hungry belly, waddle out laughing with a great memory.

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Do it!