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    McAlister's Deli

    3.6 (82 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Delis, Sandwiches
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Four Cheese Melt with tomato
    Quin B.

    I had a veggie sandwich from here at work and it was really good. The sandwich had some size to it, was fresh, and tasted nice. I went to the restaurant in Algonquin and surprisingly there were a few veggie options. I decided to try the grilled cheese with tomato on toasted ciabatta. The restaurant was pretty much clean and empty around 5pm on a Monday. My grilled cheese came out quickly. It was good, but not better than the veggie. I wouldn't mind coming back if I wanted some decent food quickly.

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    Michael S.

    Came into the McAlister Deli on Randall Road in Algonquin hoping to get a sandwich and soup. When I came in I knew what I wanted before I got there. I walked up to order and was not acknowledged by the staff working there. They kept walking past me. The final straw was a staff member getting something to drink right in front of me and then walking into the back. I asked if anyone was working the front and they just shrugged and walked away. I turned and walked out. Poor service. This is basic. Wait on your customer.

    Caesar S.

    My first time being in McAllister deli, the menu looks really good. The service was great really clean place and the guy was really nice on waiting for me and my decisions on what I should get.

    Smokey Pepper Jack Turkey
    Ann C.

    When I say we have been to this McAlister's Deli a lot, I mean, we have been to this McAlister's a lot. Until recently, we had McAlister's at least once a month since 2020. It's my daughter's favorite place. We have had our meals in the restaurant and we have done curb-side pick up. This is the one place that has never, ever gotten our order wrong. Everything is always hot and our order is complete. The food is very good and the portion sizes are excellent. My absolute favorite meal is the Rachel with horseradish Dijon added, a side of potato salad and a sweet tea. So yummy! The restaurant is always clean and the employees are always so nice!

    Savannah Chopped Salad
    Lucy F.

    Overall the service was great, tablets were clean, lots of sitting space, and the food came out in a decent amount of time. I tried the Savannah Chopped Salad that came with Seasoned grilled chicken, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola, honey roasted almonds, tomato and cucumber on mixed greens and the dressing was Sherry Shallot which complemented the salad very well. I also ordered a strawberry lemonade and a cup of country potato soup. Overall everything tasted great, and will definitely be back to try more items.

    Kathleen L.

    The food is great here! The hardest part for me is to pick what I want to eat cause there are so many great options! My husband ordered the chicken salad and I ordered the King Club Sandwich! The sandwich is perfect for a large appetite or to even split with someone! The Max and Cheese was hot, gooey, and delicious! The pasta was el dente and not mushy at all! A lot of the people sitting around us were eating the Large Spud and they looked delicious! So I will be back for sure to try that next ! The iced tea was yummy too, not bitter at all!

    Reuben - Half
    Megan Z.

    If you're looking for a spot with hearty sandwiches, soups, & salads- you must try McAlister's! Their menu is huge. There is a plethora of options, something for every taste and palate. They have a huge variety of fresh-made sandwiches, melts, wraps, salads, soups, and Spuds. The Spuds are absolutely enormous and easily feed two people. They don't skimp on the toppings. They also have a huge selection for the kids. Even the pickiest eater will find a favorite. I typically order the Half & Half. I do half a Reuben (small uncharge) with Chicken Tortilla Soup. I like doing the half and half as a full size sandwich is just too big for one person. They offer numerous combinations: half salad and soup, half sandwich and soup, etc. The Reuben is piled high with fresh and juicy corned beef and melty cheese. The perfectly-toasted rye bread is slathered with Thousand Island & Sauerkraut. They always do a great job with the sauce, always just right! The Chicken Tortilla Soup is another favorite. It has the perfect amount of flavor with a bold kick of heat. They serve it with tortilla chips- which I like to use for dipping. Another favorite is their Tomato Cucumber salad. It's a very small side, but it's my favorite. Juicy tomatoes. Onions. Crisp Cucumber in an Italian-style "dressing". I usually order 2-3 of them. As for their shareables, I have not tried them- so I cannot comment on that. Dessert wise, save the calories. I am not a fan of their dessert offerings and typically just skip it. The portions are large and the price is very reasonable. It's great delivered or eaten at the restaurant. It's a very popular place with kids and families. Delivery is always fast, fresh, and piping hot. Everything is packaged securely and I've never had them make a mistake on the order. They're a solid and reliable choice in our delivery lineup!

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    7 months ago

    Fresh and consistent. Our area around Oswego needs more places like this. I would love to see McAlister's open in Yorkville.

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    5 months ago

    Always satisfying!!! Great food and has great prices , i recommend this place if you've never tried it

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    5 months ago

    Been here several times & both the Reuben sandwich and salad were excellent. Both were very generous portions. Would highly recommend.

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    I did a pick up order BLT it was delish and was ready when I got there. I will be ordering again

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    The chicken salad sandwich is delicious. Their prices are the reason for the 3 star review. Way overpriced for a sandwich shop.

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    Delicious sandwiches and very tasty potato salad. Service is a bit slow. Would suggest take out by ordering thru app.

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    Delicious. Not at all skimpy. These sandwiches are loaded! It's our go to when we want delicious Dagwood style subs

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    Always good food and service. Love that they help with local school fundraisers. I love the turkey sandwich.

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    Elle’s Deli & Bagels

    Elle’s Deli & Bagels

    4.7
    (75 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    This place is hopping! It was a Saturday morning around…read more10:30am that I arrived. There had to be 15 customers that picked up or ordered in the eight minutes I was there. I ordered the Fox with a Twist for $10.49. I got a garlic bagel, I would try something different, probably everything or salt. I also kept the plain cream cheese and I would sub that next time. I really liked the turkey, there was a lot of it on the bagel. $10.50 is a lot for a bagel sized sandwich, but there was a lot of turkey. I enjoyed the bacon and pickled jalapeños. I could not taste the tomato but was glad it was there, but I was disappointed with the caramelized onions. There were not many, and they had almost no flavor. The sandwich also needed salt, something to draw out the flavor. I also got a French toast bagel for my son. It was served warm. That was $2.49. I heard about this deli because it was used for a catering event I went to. The bagels are delicious!!! The best around. The bagel hole idea is also clever, great snack for a catering tray. I would grab a bagel if I was in the area, but not sure I'll repeat the sandwich at that price point without a bit more punch of flavor.

    Finally visited Elle's Deli & Bagels when passing through the area! This spot is a little out of…read morethe way for me but the high reviews got my attention. The inside is small but cute with an ordering counter, to-go items, merch, etc. There isn't anywhere inside to sit and enjoy but bagels are nicely wrapped to carry out. While waiting for my order to be ready, the staff were hustling to keep up with taking orders, preparing food, and were constantly bringing out fresh bagels to refill flavors. I ordered The Basic B with crispy bacon, egg, and cheese on a Garlic Bagel. The bagel was extremely fresh and I could taste the garlic flavor infused into the bagel itself as well as the topping. The eggs were fluffy and the cheese added the perfect, melty flavor. My husband got the Everything bagel with Lox cream cheese. He said he could taste the fresh salmon flavor in the cream cheese and their everything bagel house seasoning had a good mix of flavor. Overall, I am so happy I finally got to try Elle's Bagels! This is clearly a neighborhood favorite as it was consistently busy when I visited. The pricing was very fair, everything was fresh, and staff were very kind/patient. Highly recommend coming out to give them a try!

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    Breaking Bread Catering & Deli

    Breaking Bread Catering & Deli

    4.0
    (37 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    I wish i could give this place 6 stars because 5 isn't enough…read more Food came out fast, and hot! I ordered a caesar wrap with a side of onion rings. To start the wrap to filling ratio was perfection, not too much wrap to where it felt like i wasn't getting what i paid for and not an imbalance of a single filling inside, every bite tasted great and had every ingredient- LOVED IT! Onion rings were fried beautifully and battered perfectly- buttery and savory and just so so good each bite and fantastic portion, ate every one! My girlfriend ordered the Turkey Club and side of string fries. We ate off each others plates after discovering how each of our own food was literally the greatest thing we've had in a while lol. Turkey club had a refreshing taste and was so good especially loved the 3 pieces of deli bread! Shoe string fires were fried perfectly, not excess oil or salt and were hot and fresh, personally loved all the different lengths! Lastly and best of all, the hospitality!!! From start to finish of this meal the atmosphere was perfect, music not too loud ( awesome music taste btw ) air conditioning was nice, we came in and we were the only ones eating but still very nice. The older gentleman who took our order was funny, sweet, and attentive!!! really liked him and the other younger person with the green mohawk was also attentive and nice!! Side note that i liked, after ordering up at the front , i wasn't pressured to give a tip- i would have done it anyways but the added touch he just skipped over that for some reason stuck with me in a good way! Total was $35 ish with two drinks. All to say, COME EAT HERE AND SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS!!!

    I've been going to Break Bread since they were on Rt. 14th. They are a very good alternative to…read morethe franchise fast food options around town. So I really enjoy eating here. They have good options to choose from when it comes to sandwiches and burgers. For this day I went with the Cuban sandwich, shoe string fries, sweet potatoes fries, and chicken strips. I place the order online and it says 25 - 30 mins ready for pick up. Sweet no problem as I had a grocery pick up order at Jewels. So about 25 mins passes and I arrive with my 2 year old daughter ready to pick up my food. The restaurant is inside the train station and it's a pretty cool setup. My daughter absolutely loved running around the place. I walk up to the cashier and tell them I'm here to pick up my order and the gentlemen tells me he hasn't even started my order yet and there was some issues going on in the kitchen. He said it's going to be another 10 mins before the food can be ready. Uh oh... I'm going to have to ding 1 star because this should have been updated that it's going to take a lot longer than expected. I wait the 10 mins and the food gets done and then I head home. Overall the food was good and as you can see from my pictures it's a not a traditional cuban sandwich but it was good, and I'd get it again. Fries were hot and crispy and my daughter enjoyed her chicken strips. Breaking Bread has always been a good alternative for grabbing lunch in Crystal Lake.

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