I have not been to a McAllister in forever! But I've always liked and when I saw wanted to try…read more No issues with parking by the building and the area was clean. Upon walking in on a Saturday afternoon it was surprisingly dead. The dining room was clean. Service is by counter and was friendly. I got a veggie with side of cup of chili. My order came out within 10 minutes, or so. Everything was really good! Definitely recommend checking them out.

Sometimes during these cold Winter nights one feels like staying home and ordering out food…read moredelivery. While on DoorDash the other night I felt like having a sandwich, so I looked under the Sandwiches category and McAlister Deli came up. This called to mind one time they had in their menu one of the most delicious sandwiches that I have ever had at a deli: The Cuban Sandwich 12". It had tangy Pulled Pork, Black Forest Ham, and Swiss Cheese with Yellow Mustard and Pickles served on a Toasted Baguette. It was so good that every time I ordered out, I kept on ordering this sandwich at McAlister Deli. Then all of a sudden one day when I went to their website at DoorDash I noticed it was missing from the menu there. I contacted the restaurant manager to inquire as to why it was missing. She agreed with me that this was one of their most delicious sandwiches, but told me that sometimes Corporate changes the menu and removes some items, and that in the future they can also bring it back. So I thanked her for her feedback and told her to look at her records and see all the times that I had purchased this sandwich from their Deli, since actions speak louder than words. I then contacted their corporate office to inquire as well and they gave me the same answer. So I had to resign myself to be without that sandwich anymore and stay just with the memories of how good it had tasted when I was fortunate enough to have tried it. Tonight, when I was looking for sandwich places to order a sandwich delivered. I said to myself (since I'm a person of high Hope), let me look at the McAlister Deli site and see if by any chance (although many of times I had repeated this action with no results) they had brought it back. After all, in this Holiday Season anything is possible for those who believe. And you wouldn't guess what happened next. Right there, in their menu, was my favorite sandwich, that I had wished for for so long. Needless to say, I went and ordered it right away through DoorDash without even thinking to go to their website and ordering it from there like I used to. As I waited, I thought of how some things in life are priceless, without being expensive. And how maybe a simple request from one person can make a big difference in an important decision as if to bring it back. But for whatever reason it was back, and once again, McAlister Deli's became one of my favorites restaurants because of this. I followed the progression of the DoorDasher through their app until "headed your way." Then very soon the doorbell rang and the DoorDasher delivered my sandwich, which arrived well-wrapped and in perfect condition. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the quality of McAlister food. Needless to say that when I've eaten at their restaurant they have had friendly and welcoming employees who have provided me with excellent customer service, in a clean and cozy environment. The Cuban Sandwich 12" was amazingly delicious, just like always. The combination of all of its fresh ingredients and the baguette made it delicious. The only thing missing was that it wasn't toasted. As you all know, part of the secret of a successful Cuban Sandwich is this. Which involves using a sandwich press or a heavy skillet to compress and grill the sandwich until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted. It's a distinctive step that gives the sandwich its signature crust and is essential to what makes it a true Cuban sandwich. I truly hope that when the management of the restaurant reads this review, they take steps to see that this doesn't happen again. And knowing them, I'm sure it won't. Because this is the attention to detail that makes the big difference.

Super slow. It took over 15 minutes to get a small order while watching others pick up and leave…read morethat same after us. My plate came with stale fries and only 4 small onion rings. Definitely not worth the wait. The place was super loud and service was just OK. No getting, smile, etc. when I went asking about the order 10 minutes after paying, I was given a strange look and said it's coming. The place wasn't busy by any means. I still have no idea why it took so long for us to get the order. I've been to many cool outs and this was the worst service. I was hoping it would be nice since this is the first time I've seen indoor dining. No thanks. Parking for disabled is caddy corner to the drive thru so be careful.

Stopped at Cookout in Roanoke va and ordered a sandwich and onion rings and 2 waters. After I got…read morethe food I found out we were charged for sodas. They said they had no way to add just water. But they charged me and did not tell me. That is not very good customer service. We will not go back to another Cookout.

At one time this restaurant may have been "the place for submarine sandwiches", but sadly not…read moreanymore. Ordered a pastrami and Swiss sub and a ham and cheese sub. Wrapped in paper to go, we were anxious to try them. Foot long seeded roll was this side of stale, lean on the meat and cheese on both and fixings for a subs this size. Sadly $40 for 2 sandwiches and 3/4a went in the trash. Good concept...poor execution.

It pains me to give a deli this review but the pastrami was crazy salty and tough as hell, and…read morecorned beef had no flavor or salt like it was boiled to death, and looked like ham.?Loved the marble rye and kaiser roll, but when they asked me if I wanted lettuce on my hot pastrami I knew I was in trouble. I ordered a slice of cheesecake that they are known for but it was terribly dry and not sweet at all. Whole visit was a miss. There's nothing NY here. The best part of the visit were the two sassy cashiers that talked shit about all the customers and were clearly thrilled to be working there.

I wanted to give them a try, being i enjoy sandwiches/subs. Honestly was not impressed. I had the…read more#12. Top round with pepperoni, mikes way with pepper relish. It was flavorless. Was not enjoyable. They were quick with the order and plan on trying the hot subs next time. Cold subs not for me. The pepper relish is the only reason for the 2 stars. I loved it. Only part of sub worth eating. Will update after trying 2nd time around

Love their #13 with salt/ pepper and oil/vinegar... the place is clean and friendly. If you can't g…read morea real grinder/sub up north... Jersey Mike's is the place to go. I have to drive over an hour to get there but it is worth the drive when I want a JM submarine sandwich.

After a miss at the New Yorker and trashing my lunch I headed to RT Smith's for a better outcome. I…read moreordered a corned beef reuben. Great marble rye, loaded with quality Swiss cheese and the sauerkraut was outstanding. The corned beef was a mid, just missing any flavor. Tasted like a horseradish sauce was also added which gave the sandwich a bit more life. Very so-so overall....nice owners, very friendly. Look for street parking. Lot at the corner next to the restaurant is $8/hr to park.

A friend of mine recommended this Deli to me and since this is one of the most effective ways of…read morediscovering interesting places to eat, I decided this morning to go check it out for breakfast. The only New York City Deli in Roanoke, Virginia; located almost in the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue SE, it is centrally located with on street parking as well as a parking garage nearby. When I arrived to the building where the restaurant was located, it had a small restaurant front with windows on the two sides of the restaurant's door. It had its name painted in the window, as well as a black stand out sign with golden letter fonts: "R.T. Smith's Delicatessen EST. 2011." From outside it seemed like all small restaurant, but once inside, I found that its was actually a long space with an infinite amount of food products and many menus for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant was decorated with many interesting items, menu signs, and a collection items of Star Trek figurines. The owner greeted me with a friendly hello and asked me to pick a table, serve myself coffee, and take a seat. After reviewing the menu while sseated, I ordered the Hot Mess Omelette. It was one of the largest omelettes in the Breakfast menu. Later I found out that they also had Breakfast Add Ons to the Omelette at an extra price. But the Omelette I ordered already had 4 eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, and American & Gouda cheese. When the Omelette was cooked and served on the counter, I went to pick it up and pay the bill on the cashier counter. When I took it to my.table and opened up the container where it was served; I was amazed at the size of it. It was cooked perfectly. I put salt and pepper on it from the antique Coca Cola bottle shackers and began eating it. It was one of the best Omelettes that I have ever eaten! And I have eaten the best of the best. Another of my best was one I ate at the Boston Marriott Hotel that had Lobster meat, mushrooms, and brie cheese. Afterwards, I stayed for a while drinking my coffee and talking to the owner and his wife. They both have wonderful personalities and we talked about the business, their move from New York to here. How they import their fresh bagels from New York and soon they will be importing other items as well. Their hobby of collecting Star Trek figurines and other items. Before I left I made sure to tell them that they had just gained not only a new customer, but also a friend. I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast or lunch. They serve quality food in generous portions and cooked extraordinary well. And provide with their wonderful customer service an amazing dining experience!

We have so many known Sub shops around. All selling similar types of subs. Yet when I first saw…read morethe name Chicho's Subs, I first thought they were just another of those. But after I thought: "Let me find out," and approached their sub Shop, what I found ended being above and beyond the highest of my expectations. Chicho's Subs is located in the Historic Roanoke City Market Building in Downtown Roanoke, Virginia, together with 8 other local restaurants. Most of which are set-up as Malls Food Courts, where you order, pay, and pickup your food at their window counter, and then you go to the tables and chairs dining area located in the middle of them all to have a seat and enjoy your meal. When I approached the enlarged poster of their menu, I was attracted to the amazing, creative selection of food items, many named after local attractions such as: "The Star," "Greenway Chicken," and "The Roanoker," to name a few. If this wasn't enough the menu had a section titled "Peruvian Burgers and More," with appetizing items such as "El Monstruo," "Pan con Pollo," "Royal Hamburger," and their original "Salchipapas." For those who like to eat light they also have a Salad selection, as well as a Wings selection. Their three Lunch Special are very convenient for lunchtime. They include chips & a drink. For those who like Cold Beers, especially during a hot Summer day, they also have a nice selection of beers, and even a few wines, which are displayed behind a glass wall on the counter. It didn't take long for the owner of this small but amazing local business to approach me from behind the counter and give me a warm welcome. After I found out he was Peruvian, and by the way I love Peruvian Cuisine, I began speaking to him in Spanish and enjoyed our conversation of his restaurant and all the other services they provided such as Catering, Ordering To Go over the phone for easy pick-up, and Door Dash, among others. He also explained more in detail some of their most popular items in the menu, highlighting their Freshness and Made to Order. To go big, I ordered #15 on the menu: "El Monstruo," translated to "The Monster." It was a Special Sandwich prepared in a fresh hamburger bun and contained an American Wagyu patty, tomato, lettuce, cheddar cheese, fried egg, hot dog, bacon, potato sticks, with the works (mayo, ketchup, mustard, tartar sauce, and home made hot sauce). I invite the readers of this review to view my accompanying photographs and video clips of this Sandwich, to appreciate it even better. To drink I reached in their Softdrink refrigerator and got a bottle of Lemonade. I paid with my credit card on a modern machine that a tip was optional but I gladly left one because of the amazing dining experience I've been having, even before eating my food. Afterwards, I went to find a table close by and sat down to wait for my sandwich to be ready. They called me to the counter when it was ready and the first thing I did before picking it up was to take photographs and video clips of it, since the light there was perfect for this, and for your enjoyment. The Sandwich was so amazingly delicious and big that I almost couldn't open my mouth to be able to eat it and some of the ingredients inside ended up spilling onto the paper inside the round tray where it came in. In conclusion I highly recommend this restaurant to all those reading this review no matter where you're from. You will experience for yourself that sometimes it doesn't take a fancy restaurant to enjoy an extraordinary dining experience.

Just opened, so it is a new business. Located in downtown…read moremarket building. Food quality was OK. Service was good/friendly. Sandwich size was about 25% smaller than nearby competitors and prices are 15-25% higher.

First time trying this out! So you can either call in your order or park and an attendant should…read morecome out and get your order. The staff is really helpful here and friendly. I got the double dude burger, chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, and a soft drink. The burger was alright but everything else was great! Definitely would recommend!!!

Old school drive up hotdog and hamburger joint…read more I was in the area for business and decided to drop in after seeing the reviews. You pull up and it's curbside service. They literally come up to your car, take your order, and bring your food back. I loved the old school feel. It took no time for my food to arrive-about 7 minutes. I got a burger, onion rings, and a hotdog all the way. The onion rings were fresh, hot, and had the perfect amount of salt. The burger was well seasoned, had that crisp, grilled taste. The hotdog was good as well-chili was perfect. It was such a nostalgic feel and definitely a must visit for the experience.

Sometimes in the least expected of places one can find the tastiest of foods and the friendliest of…read morepeople. This is the case with Cafe Express, in Salem, Virginia. Located in a standalone building next to a 7-Eleven/Gas Station at 206 Apperson Drive, Cafe Express is a small, family-owned and operated New York Style Deli, run by a husband-and-wife team who immigrated from Nepal years ago and for 18 years have worked hard to make this small, unasuming deli, one of Salem's most precious culinary hidden gems. At first I didn't think nothing of it. Its storefront and location are not that impressive, but after driving by it many times, one day I just had to stop and try it out. From the very beginning, after parking in a space right in front of the deli, I was very impressed by its cleanliness. Its front windows and glass door were so clean and shiny that they were like mirrors reflecting their surroundings which in part was the gas station. But don't be fooled by this. In the past I've discovered exceptional eateries located at gas stations small strip malls. Once inside, I was fascinated by what I saw. There were three beautiful wooden relief carvings on the walls, framed magazine articles of the deli and its owners, framed Award Certificates including one from Yelp, a Buddha artwork on a plate, and a beautiful oil painting, painted by none other than by the owner himself. Both Prakash Malakar and his wife Sarojani gave me a warm welcome and made me feel at home. Eager to learn about their place of origin and culture I ask them about this.The owner explained how they came from Nepal, which is located in between China and India. Afterwards, his wife showed me the menu and the Specials written in colorful chalks over a chalkboard. I was attracted to their "Pastrami Royale and after she explained what items it had, I went ahead and ordered it along with some fries and a fountain softdrink. Not exaggerating, it was one of the most delicious sandwiches that I've ever had. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and its amazing high-quality food. For dessert I had a small bowl of their homemade rice pudding. After I finished eating I paid with one of my credit cards via my Google Pay which they accepted and left them a nice tip. In conclusion, I highly recommend this place for its warm and comfortable ambiance, great menu, exquisite food, and remarkable customer service by a kind and friendly couple.

Dropping our son to college. Somehow saw Yelps Top 100 sandwich places in the USA. Just a short…read moredrive from Virginia Tech in Salem. Located in beside a gas station. Going in we asked the locals what to get- everything. That didn't help with great selection of sandwiches and wraps. The place has some hand carvings on the wall- Nepalese. The owner is very pleasant and helpful. We chatted a bit after we got our sandwiches to go. We got three sandwiches- the Brooklyn, the Manhattan, and Chicken tandoori. All sandwiches were amazing. But the chicken tandoori stood out the most- amazing flavors!!! Highly recommend it. We also got some fries. They also sell cookies and some Punjabi snacks. Definitely will hit this place again when we come visit.