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    McAlister's Deli

    3.4 (34 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Black Angus with chips. Memphis with chicken and dumplings, tea.
    Teresa H.

    It was an adventure today. Staff had walked out. So it took ten minutes to place out order safer having to repeat it several times. Then we waited 35 minutes to get out food. They were running 45 minute waits before we left. We came at 3pm hoping to miss the crowds. There were no crowds... Just no employees! Many employees were apologetic. The food was delicious. We will return... But we will give it a month to get their staff issues resolved. Seemed those working were putting in looking hours, no free meal while working a shift. I think management needs to rethink how they treat their staff. Sodas are $3.29!!! You can get a six pack of soda for that! Tea is $2.79. We won't get drinks in the future. We got a slice of carrot cake. They comped a second slice due to the wait. Again, the food was delicious. But staff issues were the problem.

    Veggie Spud! Delicious. Get extra cheese sauce!
    Karen F.

    Food and service are both excellent!! Location is roomy and very clean. Nice outdoor seating area.

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    Decent food and good beverages with polite customer service I would return and definitely recommend.

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    Thank you for your 5-star! We really appreciate your feedback.

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    Club sandwich was everything with the potato salad. I love their ice and brownies. Great place

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    This is the best deli around. Good fresh food. Great customer service. The restaurant was extremely clean.

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    4 years ago

    Terrible customer service. Waited 50 min for an order. When we finally got our order it was wrong. I'd rather give it ZERO stars

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    Overpriced. The sandwiches & chips were just okay, nothing special. Won't be going back.

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    The service was terrible and I sat in an empty line for 20 minutes waiting on a single bowl of soup. I work at CFA...worst service I've had.

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    so good we had to wait a little bit for the food but the food was slappin so hard cuz u already knoe we was sooooooo hungy bruh.

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    I had a Ham & Cheese Melt with a side of chili and my wife had a smoked pepper-jack turkey sandwich with potato soup and cheese cake.

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    Maepole

    Maepole

    4.6
    (154 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    During the last year of the five-and-a-half decades my mother lived in Athens, she survived a…read moreserious medical crisis and endured the sale of her longtime home and preparations for a move to my brother's city. A chaotic period, and when my brother and/or I were in town to help out with these exhausting and time-consuming tasks, finding quick, reasonably priced, somewhat healthy, and hopefully tasty food was challenging indeed. I unfortunately didn't discover Maepole until 2025, but it nicely ticked off those boxes. Maepole is basically a "fast casual," Southern-inflected "bowl" place, with a much heavier emphasis on the nutritious and fresh than is typical of traditional Southern cooking. You start with a base, just like at Chipotle or Cava--greens, sweet potatoes, or quinoa, etc.--and top with veggies or salads, and, if you prefer a protein, you can add chicken, pork, or tofu. Or you can just go full-on veggie plate. Top with a flavorful sauce; my favorites were the spicy avocado and lemon herb. My general impression of the food quality was that it wasn't quite at the five-star level some of the time--veggies weren't always cooked to perfection, for instance--but the general experience and value, as well as the bold flavors, argue for bumping this rating up to five stars. Plus, every time I think about Maepole, I sure wish my current city had an option like it.

    First time here and recommended by a colleague. I was a little concerned about dining out in Athens…read moreduring a busy Saturday afternoon but fortunately the N Chase location is perfectly tucked away, distant enough from the downtown area. I was 3rd in line and pleasantly surprised + pleased. Think Chipotle meets Chopt (the salad bar ). Fresh ingredients. LOTS of mix and match options OR preset menu items. And just as many drink options, including locally made kombucha. I ordered the winter salad and low country plates. With the exception of the turmeric ginger dressing (a little too zesty for me) and the hoppin John salad (hoppin John OR salad ... not both ) EVERYTHING was delicious. I enjoyed the salad way more than I thought I would. The spicy avocado dressing is YUMMY! The greens were cooked to perfection - another shocker. The edamame crunch, tofu and crunchies were just as delicious. I will visit the Atlanta location just to try the fritters! A wonderfully healthy and scrumptious delight !

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    Quinoa + Super Greens base, Sesame Slaw + Bean Salad as sides, Tofu, & sriracha honey + turmeric ginger as dressings
    Quinoa + Super Greens base, Sesame Slaw + Bean Salad as sides, Tofu, & sriracha honey + turmeric ginger as dressings
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    Bruxie

    Bruxie

    4.5
    (91 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Idk why but I was expecting a sit down restaurant. I'd had it saved in my list of places to check…read moreout but didn't really read through the reviews before going. I wanted a raw experience, not influenced by others. So I was a bit deflated when we walked in and it was counter-order setup but that's okay. There seemed to be only one person working. She was really nice and helpful but surely busy, which was fine, but as we were leaving the crowd started hitting and I wondered how well she could manage that solo. I could be wrong though, someone may have been in back and I just couldn't see. I ordered the Overhard Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Mayo Waffle with Spiced Tots (nice). Hubby ordered the Super Cluck with Maple Glazed Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cheddar, Sriracha Mayo, Sunny-Side Up Egg. Mine was good, his was super yummy, just the right amount of heat and sweetness. Oh! I also gotta mention the REAL Vermont Maple Syrup. That's very much appreciated over corn syrup garbage. Nice touch! We both had regular coffees. I would've liked a decaf option, since I'm a bit intolerant to caffeine but I can drink it. The coffee had good flavor. I think maybe having the creamers in disposable individual ramekins is probably just extra work if not for to-go orders but that's whatever. It's a cool place and I can see why it's popular. The food hits and if I lived closer we'd probably frequent this spot. Worth checking out if you haven't been.

    I stopped by this spot in Athens because the chicken and waffle were intriguing! This sandwich did…read moreappear daunting at first, but has great flavor! I really enjoyed the coleslaw and the chicken was very crispy! The service was very friendly and accommodating. It can get a little busy, but there is a good amount of seating inside, so should not have any problem unless it is a busy time like Sunday brunch! The ambiance is cool also and sits at a good listen in downtown Athens! I would give the place a try on your next stop!

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    Tender Bites. Get Them Sauced Up!
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    South Kitchen + Bar

    South Kitchen + Bar

    4.2
    (526 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    We had the privilege of being served by Kayla at this wonderful restaurant in downtown Athens. The…read morebuilding is stunning and Kayla was most helpful with the history. Food was delicious and well presented. Prices were affordable for a lovely night out. Trest yourself to a special night out and ask for Kayla... she can help you with all your good choices.

    I'd give this a 4.5 if I could! I had a few hiccups with timing, but the flavors and the proactive…read moreservice recovery made it a place worth returning to. The ambiance was also a vibe. The food: I went with the Fried Chicken Blue Plate. Between the regular and the Nashville Hot, the Nashville was the winner--flavorful and moist without being overwhelming with the spice. Huge shoutout to my server for suggesting the brussel sprouts; that glaze is incredible and they were easily my favorite part of the plate. The mashed sweet potatoes were unique--I'm still debating if I liked them or loved them. The jalapeño cornbread was a bit sweet for my taste but on par with most restaurant cornbread. The mac & cheese wasn't bad, but also didn't do much for me like most restaurant mac & cheese. The cocktail: Do not sleep on Nana's Naissance. I wasn't sure what to expect from the ingredients, but it's like an elevated take on Rumchata. The service: I was seated at the bar and experienced a noticeable delay--a group that arrived well after me almost finished their meal before mine arrived. However, the waitress acknowledged the wait before I even had to mention it and made things right. I really appreciate that kind of proactive service. We're all human, and they handled the situation very professionally.

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