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McAlister's Deli

3.3 (77 reviews)
InexpensiveDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Joe P.

Dear McAlister's Deli gods, can you please put a location on the eastside of Cleveland, preferably in the Mayfield/Beachwood area? Pretty please? I discovered McAlister's while visiting my family in southern Ohio, and now every time I come down McAlister's is a must. One of the things McAlister's is known for is the Sweet Tea. If you only get one thing on the entire menu, make it the sweet tea. If you only get one more thing on the menu go with a super-sized baked potato of your choice. My choice is ALWAYS the spud ole which is topped with chili, cheddar-jack and jalopenos (chef's kiss gif). The same chili and toppings are used on my favorite sharable as well, the ultimate nachos only with more toppings. If more than one of these sounds good don't worry; they have the choose-two. I usually go with the nachos and the grilled chicken salad or the 5 cheese griller and add jalopenos of course, but I have kind of buried the lead with McAlister's. Their sandwich and wraps are really their bread and butter. The 'Deli' part of McAlister's name is what truly separates them from other places. My top 3 are: 1. The McAlister's Club because it is the best club sandwich I have ever had, and I am not a wheat bread kind of guy normally. 2. The Southwest Chicken because the spicy relish in it is just next level. 3. The chicken Caesar because it is consistent and a satisfying classic. So there you have it. McAlister's Deli has some scrumptious sandwiches, huge baked potatoes, healthy salads and famous sweet tea. I never heard of them before, but now I am hoping they eventually make their way to my neighborhood. There is no higher praise than that.

Two big pieces were on top and those crumbs were underneath. See were I added the chicken.

I have been a fan McAlister's since 2019. The service has went down drastically 2021. I'm sitting here because I didn't want to forget my experience this time. I ordered the "pair two" I got the sweet and smoky chicken sandwich and chicken tortilla soup. The tortilla chips that came with my soup was literally crumbs. and my food came out on a dirty plate. my soup had hardly any chicken in it so I added some from my sandwich. The sandwich itself is dry with literally a dash of sauce. And before I git my food I asked to exchange my lemonade for a soft drink because it tastes like dish water. I'm at 3310 Pentagon Blvd Beavercreek, Ohio. Please get it together. This is the third time I have been disappointed with the service.

Chris R.

I have had McAlister's all over the country, specifically in GA, FL, AL and OH. I have frequented this location several times and typically their food is delicious, fresh, and made correctly. Today, however, at this location in Beavercreek, OH it was a different story. I ordered a chicken club on a Baguette instead of the typical bread it comes on. I also ordered another sandwich with a side of tortilla soup. I received my ordered and rushed away to get back to work, I was in a hurry and should have checked my food. Once I got back to my office, I noticed my order was completely wrong. My chicken club was like a salad with no bread, just lettuce, tomato, and chicken in the box. I had no tortilla chips for my tortilla soup. I called and asked to speak with management, the first manager offered to replace my meal. I explained that I lived about 20 minutes from this location, wouldn't be eating my lunch bc of this inconvenience, and asked for a free meal and a refund. I explained I would drive back once I got off of work. To my dismay, the manager told me that they couldn't give me both, after all I may of eaten the meal. I explained that I was not touching my meal bc it was not what I ordered. I even stated I would bring the meal back. I then asked to speak to their manager, and he offered to replace my meal and add a free cookie. I explained that I would be wasting my time and gas because my meal was made incorrectly. The manager then told me he would throw in a free lemonade. I am a Customer Service manager, and this was awful customer service. In fact it left a nasty taste in my mouth, and I will not frequent this location once I get the meal that I paid for. Update -- I went back and got the meal that I paid for once I got off work. The manager offered me a COOKIE for the inconvenience. A refund and free meal is honestly the only thing that I feel would of been acceptable. My advice to anyone that patronizes this establishment is to check your food before you leave, it will definitely save you a headache, a wasted lunch break, and more importantly your time.

The Italian Sandwich, stale bread, barely any meat
Jacob A.

I usually love McAlister's and their food, I tried this location for the first time today and I was not happy/impressed. I placed an order through the app for curbside service. Since I was in my military uniform, it is highly encouraged to NOT go places in uniform due to the current state of things. When I pulled up I called to tell them I had arrived, nobody picked up the phone out of the five times I called. I eventually went in and stood in line waiting for my to go order and the person who "checked me out" said "OH, THIS WAS A CURBSIDE ORDER" and tried to get me to pay a second time for the food I had already paid for 20 minutes before. When I got to work and started eating my sandwich, there was more bread than anything else, and it seemed semi stale. Was hard to even take a bite, I had to tear the sandwich away from my face which made it fall apart. The soup and potato salad were ok, we will see how the Caesar salad tastes. I won't be ordering from here anytime soon, I was so mad I forgot I had a pickle and I threw it away with the half eaten sandwich.

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I doordashed the food but it was all amazing. Had the Caesar wrap. Broccoli cheese soup. Potato salad and more.

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Great food, great service and very clean! Sandwiches are big and filling and the sides are delicious. This is my new favorite place.

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Always enjoy McAlister's Deli. Food is good. Service is the best. I prefer it over Panera.

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Such a friendly young lady working the cash register.May 16 around 12:30 pm . The food was delicious . Fresh

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7 years ago

Great food! BLT-A was good but sad in appearance. The real star is the Savannah chopped salad. I love it. Staff is very friendly.

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3.9(148 reviews)
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Absolutely the best turkey Reubens in town.....corned beef & pastrami equally good but I am partial…read moreto All the Best's fresh turkey. Also, love their Bestie sandwiches on challah buns!

So... we've talked about going here for quite sometime because I love a decent Rueben. We get…read morethere, it's Sunday early evening. The store is pretty much empty. Its interior is super cute with a diner type atmosphere and a full bar no less!? We walk in and adhere to the signage that states to wait for hostess for seating... so we wait. and wait.. and wait some more where a nice lady comes out of the kitchen and realizes we are standing there. I was borderline becoming impatient and was about to leave. So we get seated. Check out the menu where it all sounds good. I love the premise where they seem to admitting they steal recipes from other stores around the country and recreate them here and that's how they became 'All the Best'. So I ordered half Rueben with pastrami and corned beef, a side of matzo ball soup. The lovely Mrs ordered 1/2 hot brisket sandwich and chicken noodle soup. No clue how long it took from ordering to being at our table but it was a bit of time. The sandwiches are okay. The bread on both sandwiches was way too hard to enjoy the actual sandwiches as a whole. Not a lot of meat. The soups... in a perfect world, your soup would be piping hot. Ours were actually unusually cold? Like they were straight out of the fridge and somebody forgot to microwave them to warm the up? I had never had matzo ball soup so I had to google if it was served cold like gazpacho or vichyssoise. So... for $40 with tip this was a bit egregious for me but hey... we finally tried it.

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4.8(42 reviews)
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Jerardi's Little Store is one of those hidden gems that instantly feels warm and welcoming. The…read morecozy storefront already sets the tone, but the food is where they really shine. I grabbed a sandwich, and it did not disappoint. Fresh bread, generous portions of meat, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and just the right balance of flavors--simple, classic, and done right. You can tell everything is fresh and made with care. The deli case is impressive too. From prepared salads to grilled items and Italian-style dishes, everything looks well-stocked, clean, and appetizing. It's the kind of place where you want to try something new every visit because it all looks that good. Overall, Jerardi's Little Store delivers quality food, great presentation, and that small local-shop charm that's hard to find these days. Perfect for a quick lunch or grabbing something delicious to take home. Definitely worth the stop--and the return visit.

I came back in town for Thanksgiving and I had to make sure I stopped by here with my mom…read more Jerardi's is one of my favorite little shops and deli. The food and sandwiches are always tasty and the people are always friendly. I had the triple decker and my mom had a turkey sandwich in rye. I also picked up some potato salad which I loved. If you are ever in the area you need to stop by and see what they got going on here!

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4.8(219 reviews)
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Grist is by far the best restaurant in Dayton Ohio…read more Very consistently amazing. So hard to choose from the menu... everything is so great. Definitely don't forget dessert...

Simply amazing. We didn't have a reservation, and couldn't have gotten one anyway, because they…read morewere booked solid for two weeks out. So we just walked in, and the host was kind enough to let us sit at the little bar area near the window. I like their ordering system. You have many options --- go up to the cash register and order there, order from the server who comes by your table (or in our case, bar), or use your phone by scanning the QR code. And if you use your phone, each person in your party can do it themselves on their own phone. Regardless, it all gets added to the same order for the same table. Pretty slick. At the end, when it comes time to pay, the app lets you split the check however you want, and you can even see the name of the person that ordered each item. The food was incredible. It's not cheap, and the portions are a little smaller than some might expect at an Italian restaurant. But for us, it was filling enough. I personally had the raviolo, which was delicious. Little did I know that in Italian, "raviolo" is singular while "ravioli" is plural. So I got one giant raviolo on my plate (see picture). I didn't care much for the runny egg yolk on top, but it was as advertised on the menu. All the other food orders were amazing, especially the desserts. I'd definitely come back once my food budget resets.

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Shrimp and saffron risotto with fresh herbed foam.

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