I say this in almost every review I write, but I wish I had gotten photos of the exterior, interior, and/or patio seating area! The ambiance was super cool :) The food was good too, and it came out surprisingly quickly for how busy they were. Our waitress was very quick and did a great job. We hadn't been here in about 12 years; so glad it was a good time! read more

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Waitress was welcoming as was the atmosphere. Thats where it stopped. We both ordered the belly buster. There was no lettuce or tomato as listed on the menu. There was maybe a thin slice of ham and a thin slice of turkey buried beneath the cheese. These had to of been microwaved as they were so hot we had to wait to eat it. They bill thier sandwiches as "towering". Nope. Really wanted to like this place but, not for us. Thanks anyway read more

One heck of a place. Been here a few times and never did a review. Always meant to do one. So today had a big take out order to deliver to KC. They knocked if out of the park. Came in at lunch time. Ya I know not best time. The place was flowing with local patrons who knew everyone. That is very nice to see. I got my order placed. Sat down out of the way and before I knew it, the sweetest gal brought me my two bags of to go and explained the packing and what was what. Like top notch. They have done this before. Then time to eat and let's say both families that I brought this back were very pleased. Let's rock this again and will be back for more!! Thank you to the team there. Keep it up. Next time pics will be included. read more

Right across the street from the hotel I was staying in, so it was a convenient walk here for lunch. My favorite thing about this place was the ambiance. We were greeted immediately upon entering and chose a seat out back on the patio which was bright and colorful. We were immediately given menus and asked for our drink order. There are a lot of drinks to choose from. My go to is rum, but there are very few on the menu that contain rum. Asked about the Chili Cheese Dip, but it is seasonal so it want available. Went with the Spinach Artichoke Dip instead, and it was pretty good. I ordered the Chicken Salad which comes with an assortment of ingredients that work together. The Naan Bread was really good and my favorite part of the plate. My friend ordered the BLT and it was really really good. I think next time I'll either get that or try a sandwich. Service was good throughout as two servers checked the table 6 or 7 times during the meal. read more

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The other reviews are right. This place is really good. I had the veggie sandwich (and I'm not a vegetarian) and it was SOOOO GOOD!!!!! The sourdough hoagie is special and so soft and perfect. I'm not quite sure why that sandwich was so good I just know it was. It does have cheese so it's not vegan but I'd recommend it even if you're not vegetarian and just want a lighter dish. The bartender who took my order was really nice and friendly and the food came out in less than 5 minutes. I also got the shrimp bisque which was just ok but honestly it could have been awful and I'd have given this place 5 stars for how good the veggie sandwich was. It's your typical bar ambience but not too loud. Next time I'm in town I'm definitely going to sit and have a drink while enjoying my sandwich. read more

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Was in Manhattan this weekend for the Arizona vs. Kansas State football game and had a few K-State alumni in AZ recommend this place. After walking around campus for a couple hours on Saturday morning, I popped in thinking I would get a quick bite and drink. I was told there was a 45 minute wait, but pleasantly surprised when the hostess Mallory called me back moments later saying she found me a spot at the bar after two folks showed up missing a member of their three-person party. A K-Stater recommended I order a Nancy and Pastrami with sweet and spicy mustard, which was a terrific suggestion. While I am not entirely sure what goes in a Nancy, I did enjoy how sweet and refreshing the beer was. My sandwich was great as well. High quality ingredients, and a great ratio of meat, to veggies, to bread. I was then encouraged by a number of other Rock-A-Belly goers to try a Summer Beer, which is a large pint of PBR, with a splash of vodka and lemonade. Let me just say...WOW! While I won't disclose just how many of those I drank, I would highly recommend ordering one if you pop in. I also enjoyed a couple Bloody Mary's, including one with Mallory, yes the same Mallory from above, and thoroughly enjoyed my interaction with everyone in the bar. Rich, one of the co-owners, is one of the coolest and most down to earth folks I have ever met. He's super easy going, incredibly kind to all his customers and staff, and my beverage was never empty! His daughter, Ainsley(?), also works at the restaurant, which only adds to the small-town, family feel of this bar. Overall, this is one of the best bars and hangouts I have ever been to, not just in Manhattan, but in general. I would encourage anyone in town to make this a must stop on their trip. Cheers! read more

Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli - Pastrami on Rye with sweet mustard and a side of Chips and Queso. - Delis Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

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Love, love, love RAB. I check their daily special during the work week and have gone many times solely for that reason but their regular menu is great. Their hummus is the best. There is a good variety of beers on tap for the few handles they have and you can count on a quality IPA among them. The place has a neat vibe and the patio is worth checking out even in the heat of the summer. Friendly staff and always good service. If you're visiting Manhattan, you should take the time to go here. read more

Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli - From April 11th, 2024 - *Bubba's Chicken Salad* - Delis Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

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Food is good (just sandwhiches) but the atmosphere is what makes this place a K-State staple. Great place to get a drink too, try the mind eraser. read more

The food here is amazing! They have a small menu with just sandwiches and salads... some soup too. The sandwiches are so yummy! You can add as many toppings as you want and pick your choice of bread and side as well. The service was great and super fast. This is a great place for lunch... not fancy at all but has a cute diner vibe to it. More of a lunch place than dinner. read more

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LOVE the vibe here! Just relaxed with a dash of being eclectic -- fun atmosphere! GREAT drinks! Honestly I'm not a huge sandwich person - but I love it here... the sourdough hoagie makes every sandwich phenomenal! Great specials! Good for lunch, early dinner, happy hour...great casual date or hang out with friends! Great service! SUPER cute back patio with it's own bar area...has a great feel to it! read more

Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli - Chicken salad special turkey on sourdough hoagie! - Delis Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

This place is a true gem in an otherwise typical college town. The owners and staff are worth the visit alone! The decor is spot on for a small town, but trust me there is nothing small town about this place! The food is incredible- the pastrami was even better than NYC!! Their homemade mustard is the key and will not be easily duplicated. If you crave a deli sandwich and think you won't find one to write home about in Manhattan, Kansas, you are wrong. Get yourself to Rock-a-Belly bar and deli, pull up a chair and enjoy! We did! read more

This has been a favorite place of mine for decades. But the owner, Rich Markel, drunk, had the gall to make passes at my wife while I was present. His advances were summarily refused. While I stepped away to the restroom, Rich grabbed my wife's arm. This is the ugliest and most disrespectful thing to have happened to us . We will not go back. When you go to a bar, you expect the owner/manager to make sure that the patrons are treated with respect and are safe. That is not the case with Rock-A-Belly Deli's owner. read more

Once again, in town for a job... the local lighting rep recommended this place. Walked in, got greeted almost by everyone at the joint Chose my seat and a very kind hostess approached me to take my order Small Talk, small talk... but the she mentioned every other wonderful places to eat around the Kansas City State University! Foot was of the hook... the local lighting rep was right Service- One of the BEST! Definable recommend this place!!! read more

Best sandwich in Manhattan. It's not even a competition. Small shop with a tiny kitchen, but it's worth the wait.

I downloaded Yelp to review Rock A Belly. First time here. Hands down, best Reuben I've ever had. Soup of the day was unique, and had amazing flavor. The service made us feel like we've been here a million times. Beer and liquor selection was on point. Side notes. The decor was awesome. And the vibe was . 10/10 Highly Recommend read more

Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli - ows a glass of beer - Delis Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

Good food, good service. Near Forbes airport. I have only been there for breakfast and lunch.

Seated us right away on the porch. Our server Lauren was amazing! We were on a time crunch and she was very attentive so we were able to manage getting where we needed to be. The food was delicious! We had the cheese dip, chicken salad, roast beef sandwich, and the Reuben. Thank you Lauren for the wonderful service and ensuring we didn't leave our phone behind! read more

Got the special (Beef Barbacoa Tacos) and these were good. I also ordered a small Chile Con Queso. This is literally the nasty "nachos" you get when you order nachos from a high school concession stand. I ate one chip and sent them back. Imagine my surprise when I was charged for the nachos... er "Chile Con Queso." I asked them to take it off my bill since I did didn't eat it (which most places are happy to do). Rock-A-Belly is not one of those places so I got charged for the high school concession stand nachos that I never ate. I've eaten here before and had good food and good service which is why I'm giving them a 3 instead of a 2. I also will not be going back. read more

Friendly bartenders, good drinks, and great food. A must go place if you're ever in manhattan. You can't go wrong with the spicy and a couple mind erasers. Don't forget to try the strawberry summer beer. Truly speaks to what manhattan truly is; great people and great times. read more

Now, let's talk about their sandwiches. These babies are stacked higher than a Jenga tower on steroids! I ordered "The Belly Buster," and believe me, it lived up to its name. This sandwich was so massive it came with its own gravitational pull! I had to wear a seatbelt just to keep from floating away. read more

Good place for a quick bite to eat in Aggieville. I've been told this place is an Aggieville staple. They have a very simple menu with sandwich options and a few sides. There's also a huge bar in this place with pretty good beer liquor selections. We went with a large group for dinner on a Thursday night, and we were seated immediately. The service was great! I will say that this place is very small, so it's probably not the best option for large parties. Unless you're willing to sit at separate tables. read more

Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli - Delis Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

I know that it can sometimes be basic but every now and again, for some people, you really need to eat a good sandwich. Rock-A Belly Deli is a good choice for a quick, yummy fix. Of course, this restaurant is on an incredibly busy street to strategize when trying to get your meal. You will see how small this restaurant is as well as how popular it is so seriously, strategize. I come here every so often and when I do I get a turkey and cheese on a sourdough hoagie, but you can get how ever many toppings you desire. I think of top of a tasty hoagie, the side of my choosing is what really makes it complete. They offer you several sides options for your sandwich but what I always jump on, is the German potato salad band wagon. If the name alone doesn't compel you to try it, you should know they are potatoes, served hot with a sort of what I can only describe is a semi-sweet-ish dressing. I don't know, you should try it though. Food is good and the staff is friendly, they will always check up on you so don't waste your time with subway today. Sorry subway. read more

Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli - Turkey and Cheese with German Potato Salad - Delis Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

Was in town for a conference and ran across this little place. Was greeted as I walked in and served immediately. Ordered their special of the day sandwich and it was very good. If you can find your way around all the street construction this would be a well worth it stop. read more

From the outer appearance you'd never guess this bar and deli would be a blast from the past. As soon as you walk through the door your greeted with a friendly, professional wait staff, classic modern mixed scenery, oldies music, and a family friendly environment. The establishment is small buy they make the best of it, heated outside dining environment and the service was impeccable. Now onto the food. Amazing hand made appetizers, classic deli sandwiches with premium ingredients packed full of flavor. The artichoke dip and ruben sandwich combo goes great served with a side of kettle chips and beer. All in all 4 stars and onto more great bars! read more

Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli - Hummus with fresh hot pita bread. Fantastic! - Delis Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

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From the front curbside I had no idea that this was such a fantastic place! From the front entrance through the back to the outdoor dining is quite nostalgic. We were met at the door by a friendly receiving face. Our outdoor dining and heated seating with a fabulous waitress and unbelievable outstanding food. The atmosphere was like a little piece of suburbia. I wish I could pick this whole place up and move it to New England. I would hope that the owners would consider opening a business in Boston they would fit right in. Five stars on everything! read more

Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli - My son and I! At Rock-a-belly Deli! - Delis Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

BY FAR the best place in mhk. They have never failed me, even after I failed multiple tests and was looKing for a drink to drown my sorrows. 20/10 best place ever Kinda expensive double wells tho read more

This place always makes my fucking day man, insistently great service, amazing food, divine drinks, This place is perfect.

When I envisioned my job, I always figured it would take me to Manhattan. Just not Manhattan, Kansas. Although this journey was unexpected, it was made all the more pleasant thanks to my lunch visit to Rock-A-Belly (or RAB for the patrons) Bar & Deli. A good friend and KState alum recommended RAB, and threw out some menu recommendations to boot. I had the chicken salad on pita with a side of hummus. The pita was pretty delicate so I ended up using a fork to eat the contents, but the hummus more than made up for the mess. My favorite thing about Rock-A-Belly is hands down the atmosphere. Unabashedly eclectic, I couldn't help but find myself playing "I Spy" alone while enjoying my meal. The clientele is comprised of college students, professors, and other locals, but they all seem united in their die-hard love for RAB. read more

Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli - Chicken salad on pita and hummus. - Delis Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

Great sandwiches and a super cool interior! Several times while eating her I asked my cohorts, "are we really in KS?" This place serves good food in a cool environment with a gracious and attentive staff. A must for a delicious sandwich or light meal in the little apple! read more

Great food, and always great customer service. I have been coming here since I first came to Kstate. This place kills it in the category of great atmospheres! read more

Cute place, small but fun atmosphere. Staff was welcoming and quick to bring drinks and queso appetizer. Food was quick to come and our server was great with the refills. Food was great. I had the western sandwich and my husband had the rueben. Relaxing place and good food. Will come back again. read more

Cmon. If you know you know. If not... best sandwiches around. Think Planet Sub style warm subs but not even on the same level for taste and execution. But this review is dedicated to their hummus. If hummus makes you cringe, try theirs. It would win over anyone. So flavorful and with the spicy smoky paprika on top, my mouth waters anytime I think of it. read more

I'm amazed how I have never ate here... even the 4 years I lived in Manhattan. It was just an afterthought, but after talking with a friend of where to eat... this was the one spot I never been to for sandwiches. RAB is best described as a small quaint place that is very spunky. I mean that by their decor, helpful wait staff, and atmosphere. Walking in, we were immediately greeted by the bartender to go sit at the only available booth. Our waitress came with a great smile and asked for our drink orders. Their menu is basic and easy enough to read that everything sounds good for all range of tastes you might have. I ordered the Western sandwich, and my friend had the Spicy. As for the bread, got the sourdough hoagie and as for my side item, the German potato salad. Once our food finally came out.. it looked rather small. But what made it amazing was how big the taste was. It was extremely fresh, well put together, and the meat had a smokey taste to it. I could taste each individual ingredient and it melded well in my mouth. The German potato salad was good too. I didn't have much expectation as I've never had the "German" equivalent to the regular kind I usually order from any place. Even the potatoes had a smokey flavor present in them. They were soft but solid. Their prices are a bit too high in my opinion. If they were 6 to 6.50 a sandwich, I think it would be a bit more reasonable. This place is definitely the best sandwich shop in the little apple. read more

Cute little spot. Very clean and very welcoming! The staff was super nice and very personable. Hubby got the VEGGIE sandwich and I got the HUMMUS sandwich. They were very good but hubbies was WAY better than mine. We don't normally eat cheese, so that was what sold me on his sandwich. Mine was very fresh and delicious, but very bland. The bread was soft and very tasty. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Very ni read more

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Such a cool and tiny joint. Yes, it's sandwiches but they're made with magic that makes you smile. It's hard to explain how their sammies are this good. read more

Rock-A-Belly is an awesome deli by day, bar by night in Aggieville. The food is fantastic and the restaurant has a cool back patio with some outdoor seating that is great in the summer. There aren't too many good restaurants in Aggieville, but this is a great option for a quick bite to eat. The service is always great and the food comes out quickly. If you're coming to eat, try the Reuben. If you're coming to drink, grab a mind eraser and see where the night takes you. read more

Super disappointing! We were looking for GOOD local sandwiches. These were comparable to Subway. The bread was so MEH. It wasn't awful & it was very far from good. If you have a good sandwich, it starts with the bread. Vibe inside was cool for a night with friends maybe. The interior seemed to be pretty small (unless they have a back room or patio?) The food wasn't bad but it wasn't good. We won't be back. read more

Excellent service and great food/drink. Shoutout bartender Easton for excellent service and a great attitude!

Great little spot in Aggieville that usually isn't full of college students which can be a nice escape if you need it. The food is just simple deli food but the best you'll find in Manhattan. The ingredients are fresh and every sandwich I've gotten there has been tasty. The staff is attentive and great with suggestions if you need it! The deli turns into a bar at night which can be fun! They also have an outside patio which is great to enjoy the weather and atmosphere! read more

Fantastic sandwiches. I wasn't too impressed when I read the menu, but if you're in the mood for deli type food, it's an excellent place to dine. read more