Located at 1601 South Union Street in Des Moines, Iowa, Graziano Brothers, Inc. provides high-quality Italian food and sandwiches. Graziano Brothers is well known for its sausage, tomato products, bread, and pasta.
The business was founded in 1912 by two immigrants, Frank and Louis Graziano, from the small town of San Morello in Italy’s Calabria region. The brothers shared a strong bond as they served their compatriots through the hard years of the Great Depression and beyond. Their descendants were honored for their business skills in 2018 by FuseDSM, the local chamber of commerce.
Visitors and regulars enjoy a variety of fresh sandwiches. Popular items include the Bada Bing (Italian turkey and salami with a sun-dried tomato spread), the Grinder (Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese), and the Italian Stallion (roast beef, provolone, and a mild giardienera relish). The menu also features the Guido (pepperoncini, pepperoni, and a sun-dried tomato spread) and the Franco (a special sausage adorned with provolone cheese and onions).
All sandwiches are priced at $8.00 ($8.50 for panini-style). Customers can also make their own sandwich from a range of meats such as prosciutto, salami, mortadella, and pastrami. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closing at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and closed Sunday.
