Water Street Deli in Decorah - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Cozy corner deli, what more could you ask for. Great sandwich with a great price. My bf and I devoured our sandwiches in minutes.

This deli is the real deal. Imported meats, cheeses, and seafood. Tastiest sandwich I have had in decades. Was just in town on business, luckily found it, had to go back the next day before leaving town. Highly, highly, highly recommended!

Worth going out of your way for a small town deli with fun sandwhich options and quality ingredients for sale

Fantastic. Must stop when in the area.

Worldly, local, tasty. Stop in and have something nice from someone who cares.

High quality ingredients; the mushroom sandwich with Fresno chilies was stellar

Got the crab cake sandwich special and it was amazing! Great small business in downtown Decorah, quality fresh ingredients. Worth the $18 sandwich.

100% will visit again the next time I'm in town. Nice selection, fast service and tasty. That order ahead fresh fish menu!

Plan to spend a few extra minutes in this quaint location as your sandwich is made to order right in front of you. The high quality meats and cheeses are sliced right before your eyes, and the wide variety of unique drink options allows for countless combos between soups, sandwiches, and specialty items. Looking for something for at home? Place your order in advance for seafood sent from around the country right to our corner of Iowa!

The crab cake sandwich was amazing. They have the best pickles. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and willing to answer all of my many questions about all them options.

Stumbled upon this gem when in town for the weekend. Small and quiet, but bright and inviting. Logan was the lone employee and was incredibly helpful and kind. I tried a slice of the pistachio mortadella and it was incredible. I was going to get that sandwich, however Logan mentioned that the pastrami was the best he’d ever had. I went with it, along with some pickled Fresno peppers, and he wasn’t kidding. It was also one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had! The star of the show, however, was the house made pickle! It was truly excellent! I’m not sure if I’ll even end up in Decorah, IA again, but if I do, I’m definitely going back to see Logan!

Logan’s meats and cheeses in his deli are fresh and the real deal! He’s even going to try to order in some caciocavallo for me- the REAL stinky cheese! The sandwiches he creates are unique and the flavor combos are supreme! GREAT FOOD! Take out only, but so worth it!!

This place has great sandwiches. I have tried many sandwiches and none of them disappoint. This place is always nice and clean. This owner is a great cook and I recommend this place to anyone.

Great food and drinks! Fresh ingredients and friendly service :)

Everything I have had here is absolutely top notch. It’s my favorite and most reliable place to eat in Decorah. High quality ingredients put together by someone who knows what they’re doing.

Logan’s passion for good food is obvious with everything he makes. Plus, customer service is amazing.

Great fresh meat and cheese, great drinks, amazing sandwiches! And if you get a chance to grab some chili, it’s a must try!

Sandwiches were 10/10, pickles were 10/10, tea drink was 9/10. It was all so good, this place is a MUST if you’re visiting.

This is our new favorite place to eat in Decorah. We were in town to visit our son at Luther, and we were looking for a lunch spot. There was a sign outside advertising crab cake sandwiches, and my husband was sold. The sandwiches are delicious, as is the soup and the lemonade. And the owner couldn't be nicer. Highly recommend!

Great friendly service and amazing food. The Chili Dog was out of this world!

A Must-Try if you're going through or near Decorah. Logan has created an excellent concept and his Deli menu is simple yet elegant. I was pleasantly surprised to see such flavors in the wilderness of the Midwest. We ordered a #1 (Mortadella Monster) and a #4 (Salumeria). Both were excellent. The bread was fresh, the deli meats were tasty. We added the Fresno Peppers and those really elevated the sandwich/panini to the next level. His takeout options are at an excellent price-point, especially for the quality offered. Logan is an excellent proprietor and a conversationlist. I highly recommend a visit to this establishment and perhaps a purchase of the meats offered at his counter for home. It is clear that Logan has a passion for this business and it is shown in his customer service, food quality, and overall experience.

Worth every penny. I don't have enough superlatives to describe how good the food is. Everything this place does is a revelation; THAT's what chili is supposed to taste like; THAT's how good a sandwich can be. Everything I've had has been the best iteration of that particular thing that I've ever had. Give them your business. You won't be disappointed.

Best pickles and lunch slice selection in Decorah hands down!!! Logan is a master of his craft and we’re so lucky he shares it with Decorah. If you have not been GO NOW!!!

The best sandwich and soup we have ever had. Water Street Deli has the most delicious sandwich’s. All fresh, gourmet ingredients! The owner really takes pride in his work and you can surely taste it in his sandwich's! This restaurant is right on main street and is easy to find! I cannot recommend this place enough!! Truly the best sandwich I've ever had!

This is a top notch restaurant with lovingly crafted deli sandwiches! I had the one with pork loin, so good! Can’t recommend this place enough!

We asked Logan to create party trays of his wonderful sandwiches for a group of twenty-five. He did not disappoint and made the hosting of this group a breeze. If you are searching for a way to entertain a large group, look no further. The pickles are awesome too!

Found this little gem on our way through town and LOVED IT! The wagyu beef pastrami is all I could've hoped for. WOW

Excellent sandwiches, pickles, and service. I had the most exquisite ham and cheese panini I've yet to encounter.

I enjoyed the BEST turkey sandwich and pickles I've ever had! We would share a photo, but we ate it too fast...

Excellent little deli, and they make some mean pickles!

Excellent Service and Great Food. I had the Chicken and hot sauce Gyro. Fantastic Job. True Deli Style Atmosphere, grab and go! Fresh Ingredients and Friendly owner. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Great sandwiches! The Mortadella Monster was great. Crusty, yet chewy, bread. Great helpings of Mortadella and cheese and a little bit of spice from the pickled peppers. I highly recommend.

Best sandwiches I've had, probably ever! Great little deli to stop into, highly recommend

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The food is exquisite, the staff are friendly and approachable, the space is clean and neat (and the food is prepared right in front of you, which I always appreciate).. You can see that they're continually in creative mode - there's always something new and delicious in the works (the weekly special, a new house-made lemonade flavor, a seasonal menu update, DESSERT)... which is so much fun (and always delightful and tasty) and really shows a passion for the craft. Also, you will not go away hungry because these amazing sandwiches are hearty! I've been working my way through the menu (and specials and lemonades and... You get the picture) and I've loved (LOVED!) everything I've tried. 11/10 recommend.

I tried the Turkey Pesto panini and I will definitely be going back! The whole menu looks delicious and the location is so convenient. All the ingredients are high quality! The owner is super helpful and friendly, too. So happy I finally stopped in!

My go to for lunch if I’m headed to one of Decorah’s parks. Amazing sandwiches with the best ingredients around and creative house made drinks. Treat yourself - the best sandwiches are made by someone else, and that is Logan.

The best sandwich in town. I'd eat here everyday if I could. The owner is friendly, knowledgeable, and a food artist. Well done, sir.

Logan works so hard, and the sandwiches are awesome !

Fantastic fresh sandwiches. Excellent products. Can't wait to stop back!

What a refreshing place to stop for a late lunch. Our sandwiches were works of art and delicious. Very friendly owner. We'll be back!

We had the turkey pesto panini . It was amazing!!!! Also got a small deli of house made pickles, and ate them all in the store before we left. Soooo good.

Food was wonderful (had le parisien, pickles, and black cap raspberry basil lemonade(so tasty)), cool options for sandwiches and drinks, you can sample, and the owner was clearly excited and passionate about the food!

Logan was AWSOME we had the 1 and 2 and shared. I WANT TO EAT THEM ALL . Gotta try the pickles

By far, the best sandwiches I've had since moving to Iowa!

This place is so good! I've never eaten anything I haven't loved. I especially appreciate the vegetarian options like the mushroom torta I had. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's probably the best sandwich I've ever eaten.

Wonderful staff, Excellent food, Amazing Service, and delicious drinks! I love this place and all it has to offer!

Best Cubano ever! I love the food here - big, fresh, tasty, super high quality. Go here. Eat.

Best place in town to grab a quick bite! Water Street Deli has something for everyone. If you’re looking for a spectacular sandwich, a refreshing salad, or some of the highest quality meats and cheeses Decorah has to offer this is the place for you! Water Street Deli also offers new and exciting feature sandwiches every week. Make sure you stop in so you don’t miss out on trying what could be your new favorite sandwich!

I am obsessed with Water Street Deli. They have great options, Sandwiches, Paninis, Green Salads, Farro Salads, Chips, Homemade lemonade. That’s just the menu. He also has a deli case, full of the best meat and cheese options in town. Highly recommend stoping by before going to the park for a picnic.

We stopped in just to take a look around, but ended up getting a couple sandwiches, glad we did. The muffuletta was one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time!

This is a gem of a deli in the heart of Decorah. Everyone should experience a great sandwich!!

Great service. Gourmet sandwiches. I would highly recommend it.

Genuine, friendly, dedicated, and skilled guy. He really knows his craft. All the food is excellent. Fresh, high-quality ingredients, many unique for this area. Delicious, well-balanced sandwiches. Carefully curated menu. Take-out only. Pleasant interior with cured meats, cheeses, canned Italian goods, and specialty beverages for sale. All-around authentic Italian-American style deli experience. The braised beef panini was very good. The porchetta sandwich special was outstanding—probably the best sandwich I've had on this side of the Atlantic. The ingredients were not overbearing but were so satisfyingly full of flavor in the way they complemented each other. Everything was prepared just right. I hope to someday explore more of the seasonally rotating menu. I would go there all the time if my location and wallet allowed it (it's not cheap per se, but you truly get what you pay for in its high level of quality). I encourage everyone to support this deli and enjoy all that its craftsman has to offer.

Eating a sandwich from anywhere else will feel disappointing after you've tried the ones made here.