Manhattan Cafe

Any place that has a Build-​Your-​Own Pasta bar is where I’m gonna be. And at Manhattan, they have that and so much more. I have only had their pasta so I can’t review any of the salads or sandwiches, but the pasta is great! You get to pick your sauce, your protein, a couple add-​ins, and for a reasonable price! Oh, and they have Cheerwine, which is always a hit for me. I can’t wait to go back next time I’m in Raleigh!

Manhattan café is amazing. They have the most amazing food, at a great price, with the freshest ingredients and made by seriously the nicest people. Whenever I do not pack my lunch for work I come here and have always loved everything. The venue is very clean, efficient, with indoor/​outdoor seating. I recommend going earlier rather than later simply because they will most likely run out of their daily features since they are always so delicious :)

Update fuenf Sterne. Mittlerweile habe ich mehrere Sandwiches probiert. Alle sehr Gut Preis-​Leistungsverhaeltnis voll in Ordnung. Bis jetzt alles bestens.

I always read a place 1 to 5 stars based off of The category that establishment is in. For a deli café this is five stars. My boyfriend eats here every day and I am here at least once a week. I’ve never seen anywhere else where you can get a salad made as large and nutritious as you can here. They have regular soups and sandwiches and a few that are just their specialties. Try the one with Brie. Love coming here. The only thing they could do for me is offer more comfortable stools at the front window. They are so high and there is nowhere for short people to rest their feet so my legs go to sleep. Ouch.

My first visit and overall was tasty — I definitely want to go back to try the variety of options they have. Reminds me of an upscale version of a café I went to right inside Times Square in NYC that had a ton of options for whatever you’re craving at the moment. I got the thai chicken wrap which was very flavorful, was kind of disappointed that it was a cold wrap but that is just a personal preference. For less than $ 7, I got a half wrap and soup, which for lunch is amazing downtown.
The menu was huge and had options of pitas, hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas, a pasta bar, breakfast sandwiches, and don’t discount the salad bar — looking forward to experiencing this monster on my next visit as they had a TON of topping options!

After moving to Raleigh from New York it has been hard to find a good deli sandwich that met the standards! Their prosciutto di Parma sandwich hits the spot! The salad bar is always well stocked and ingredients are fresh. Only thing I wish was they were open on weekends!

One of the best Philly cheesesteaks that I have ever personally ate… and I’ve spent months in Philadelphia working! Great service, great people. Was in and out in minutes. Not much more to say other than, go try it. You won’t be disappointed.

There’s nothing like walking in and being welcomed by your name. The customer services is always on point. Food always excellent! Definitely recommend anyone who’s in the downtown area to swing by.

Manhattan Café offers sandwiches, soups, and create-​your-​own pastas and salads. I am always in the mood for a great Manhattan-​style sandwich. Now, you may wonder what comes on a Manhattan Club, since that is not one of the sandwiches that is on display. Well, wonder no more — ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. I decided to order that, chips, and a drink — $ 10.
Their food came out in a reasonable enough time. I was immediately disappointed by the size of the sandwich. Bite into it, and am I overwhelmed by the burst of flavors? Nah. Ham, turkey, and bacon are all cheap ingredients. I’m not opposed to paying a lot for sandwiches. Heck, I even spent $ 20 for a sandwich that combined quality and portion size at Katz Deli. Alas, that was in the real Manhattan. The price is the only thing Manhattan about the Manhattan Club, as it didn’t wow me in terms of portion size or quality.
My favorite part of the meal was the chips. They carry very cool potato chips here that I’ve never seen before, and I enjoyed the chips immensely.
I’m sure I’ll be back to try the salads or pastas, but I’m defintiely not impressed by the sandwiches.

Since I’m not downtown during the day, I didn’t get to try their lunch until I finally took a day off and stopped in. It’s what you’d expect — café with sandwiches, soups, and salads. Except the quality of the food is a step above the typical diner/​café restaurant. My basil pesto chicken pita was superb — portion size just right, and the food was fresh, the staff very courteous and helpful. It was plenty busy, and for good reason. Nice restaurant worth a try.

I stopped by here one morning after work and got an omelette and home fries. I’m not sure why, but I didn’t have really high expectations. I was pleasantly surprised, though. The omelette was delicious and the breakfast potatoes were my favorite in the area. They were fresh and pan fried instead of deep fried, with some green peppers and onions. They were really flavorful. The guy working the counter also gave me a hot doughnut to try because they were experimenting with a new product/​recipe or whatever and it was actually really good, too. It’s a quiet little shop and they are clearly really good to their customers because everyone I saw come in while I was eating was talked to like regulars.

Manhattan Café is one of the best go to places for a sandwich downtown. Wanted a non meat option and asked for suggestions and was so happy I ordered the vegetarian flatbread sandwich. My husband ordered the steak sandwich and he was very pleased as well. French fries were fresh, hot and delicious. The new owners have done a great job with the menu and the salad bar is a great idea. The traffic they were getting speaks for itself. Believe they are a hidden gem in downtown but it won’t take long. The staff is super friendly and very accommodating. Thanks to Mic for his recommendation! We will be back for sure!

So many great options. Best salad in Raleigh for the healthy, delicious hearty pastas abounding with bold flavors, and Philly Friday’s makes this my favorite downtown lunch spot.

Grabbed lunch at Manhattan Café today while working in Raleigh, I was undecided if I should get a sandwich or go with the make your own salad. I ended up going with the salad– good choice!
You choose your greens, then your protein and the remaining add ons. All items were fresh and you have a lot of items to choose from, different cheeses, veggies and even almonds, walnuts etc.
I was really happy with the salad and the service and will definitely go back the next time i work in Raleigh.

Hands down BEST SALADS in Raleigh! I’ve tried multiple sandwiches, including their breakfast menu & these guys never disappoint. The staff is always friendly and that salad bar… pure gold! If you haven’t ate here yet, you’re really missing out!

This make your own salad counter has some of the freshest ingredients and best service! Salads are always perfectly portioned and made with a smile! Love it!

Good place for a create-​your-​own salad in downtown Raleigh. Reasonably priced, but pretty dark and cafeteria-​like atmosphere.
Side note: Remember that orange drink for astronauts, Tang? Yep, they have it.

Manhattan Café is setup with two stations where you can pick your own ingredients to create your own Pasta or Salads. They also have a pre-​made sandwich cooler. I have been to Manhattan Café three times for lunch as I work in the downtown area.
The first time I went to the pasta section. I ordered a wheat pasta (which is extra charge) and all of my other ingredients. All of the items are cooked infront of you. As i was served my pasta (with alfredo sauce, mushrooms, grilled chicken, and some other spices) I found the pasta to actually be a little on the cold side and the alfredo sauce far too greasy. Bad first experience.
I returned a second time for the sandwich section. Their, I ordered a pressed panini and it was satisfactory. You can’t really expect more from a pre-​made sandwich that was pressed in a toasted.
Third, I returned for the salad section. If it wasnt for their salad options, the rating would be a one star. Their options are plentiful and their sauces vary from savory to sweet, and with many low fat/​calorie options.
From now on, the only thing that I eat there are the salads.

Had to be in Raleigh for a few hours yesterday, so on the way back to the parking garage I started looking for a place for a late lunch. Spotted the Manhattan Café across the street and wandered over. Had one of the best cheeseburgers with fries ever! The burger was just right and had lots of cheese melted on top. The fries were hot and crisp. They even had Cheerwine in the drink dispenser. They had a lot of other offerings like salads and a wide selection of sandwiches, but I’m not sure I can get past the burger here. Service was friendly and efficient and the place was clean.