Lunchtime is often a frantic attempt to grab a bite to eat before your break ends. You need a restaurant that can make your food fast, is nearby and is good. Here are three top delis in Wichita that will get you in and out and fill your belly with delicious food during your next lunch break. more 1. Merle's Place This is one of Wichita's oldest restaurants. Known for its sandwich creations, Merle's Place is the place to go for your next lunch break. Choose from 15 sandwiches on the menu, starting with Merle's Club, the deli's riff on a classic. This sandwich on thick, toasted wheat bread with smoked provolone, ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and Italian dressing will change how you feel about club sandwiches forever. For something unique, try the Radishing Beauty, an onion roll smeared with cream cheese and spicy mustard and piled high with pastrami. It's topped with cucumbers, lettuce, and tomato, giving it the crunch you like for lunch. If you have your own favorite concoction, no worries at Merle's Place. You can create your own sandwich from the full list of ingredients. Merle's offers 10 breads, 10 spreads, seven cheeses, nine meats, and veggies galore. If it's lighter fare you're after, Merle's has half a dozen salads, made fresh daily and always delicious. And if you like a little south-of-the-border Tex-Mex, try one of the enchiladas next time you're in. 2. Barn'rds Roast Beef Barn'rds is a family-owned and -operated roast beef specialty restaurant located on North Woodlawn Street. This fast-food establishment isn't like other fast-food joints. It makes good food from scratch and serves it up fast. Dine-in, carry out, or drive through, but bring your appetite. Soups, salads, and sandwiches are all fresh and ready to eat. Wash it all down with one of Barn'rds old-time shakes or malts, and don't forget the homemade cookies and brownies for dessert. 3. Le Monde Cafe and Deli Located on North West Street, the Le Monde Cafe and Deli is more than a simple deli—it's a culinary adventure through Europe. With French roots, Italian influences, and a Mediterranean touch, the menu is filled with mouthwatering delights. Appetizers such as baba ghanouj and hummus hang out on the menu next to mozzarella marinara and fried ravioli. Soup is made fresh daily and can be paired with one of six salads. Ordering a sandwich will take your taste buds from Mexico to Mykonos. Choose a Greek gyro or Mediterranean chicken wrap to enjoy the savory spices of Greece. Or try the New-Orleans-style tilapia sandwich, which comes grilled or fried on a baguette with Le Monde's signature remoulade. The cafe offers 11 pasta dishes, from ravioli to salmon fettuccine and everything in between. Braised lamb shank, trout, and Mediterranean chopped steak are just a few entree offerings you'll find at Le Monde. The next time you're craving something good for lunch, check out one of these three great Wichita delis during your weekday break. Image via Pixabay by afridayinapril
