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McAlister's Deli

3.6 (136 reviews)
ModerateDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
Open • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Quiet
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Potato salad
Nicole L.

Second try and this time I got the chicken salad sandwich. I love chicken salad but didn't care for theirs. Mayo especially was blah and the tomato was under ripe. The chicken salad I make at home is far superior so why would I pay $9 for theirs? The pickle and potato salad were good like before but I just can't see why I'd come back when the main dish is so underwhelming. I like to order out food I can't make better myself at home; this place doesn't meet that criteria.

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Salad had old lettuce used in it. Very unappealing . Wish it was my first time experiencing this and this location

Exterior. On Army Trail south of Gary.
Christy M.

I saw an add for the Honey BBQ Nachos on Facebook and they looked so delicious I had to try them. Showed them to my husband and he agreed, so off we went. The portion size filled a full take home container. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the pork was. Wished that there was more of it on the nachos. Also wished I had thought to tell them to not include the olives. We ordered a kids sandwich for our toddler. Adam ate half his sandwich bb and pronounced it "Very good." As for my nachos, I wished they could increase the portion sizes because it was all so good.

Ken D.

I always love eating at McAlister's! Unfortunately we had both good and bad experiences on our last visit. The good of course was the food. Its always fantastic! My wife had her usual French Dip pick two. She had the French Dip, Black Angus roast beef and swiss on a baguette, served au jus along with her favorite soup broccoli and cheddar. Cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheese mixed with chunks of Broccoli in a creamy base made from chicken broth. As always it was delicious! I had my new go to item. The Jalapeno Crunch with mac n cheese for the side. I have had this on the last two or three visits. Jalapeño Turkey Crunch 1040 cal. Smoked turkey, jalapeño spud chips, bacon, pepper jack, avocado and mayo on toasted jalapeño roll. They have a Savory and Spicy selection and they are all great! This sandwich is delicious every time! OK, I said good and bad. So there were two bad's. One is that they now charge you $1.00 for what was once their free pickle spear. The other bad was that the food was ice cold. We picked it up at the scheduled time but apparently they completed it early and just left it out to get cold waiting for pick up. Overall though I love this place due to their amazing menu selections and great food!

Club sandwich with steamed broccoli
Sherri H.

Good solid food! I ordered the club sandwich with steamed broccoli as my side. I ordered the sandwich dry, with no Mayo since I knew I would save half of this entree for another meal tomorrow. The broccoli was perfectly steamed. The club sandwich was good, but a little on the dry side. I know that I ordered no condiments on it but the toasted bread tasted a tad old. I thought that I wouldn't be able to enjoy the other half of the meal the next day if I did order Mayo on it because it might be too soggy. I usually split this huge sandwich with my hubby but he wasn't with me today so I was planning ahead for lunch tomorrow. I love to get two meals for the price of one!

Overcooked and dry potato
Dina D.

I was in the area and decided to check this place out. I had heard about it so.... Anyway, it was not busy at all. The "Manager" and two other younger girls were behind the counter and the Manager and the one girl were having a discussion while the other girl helped me. I let her know it was my first time here and I asked for her suggestions. She offered and I tried the spicy Turkey with avocado and the veggie potato. She was kind and pleasant and helpful. It was a to go order and when I got it home, realized that a cold deli sandwich was packaged with a hot baked potato????? Not the best idea..... I think someone made the wrong decision here. A cold item and hot item should never be put in the same container.... Duh!?? Also that potato was cooked beyond belief. It was dry!!! The sandwich was not that great because it became hot!! But the avocado was perfect to be put on a sandwich. I hate unripened avocados on sandwiches like one of your big competitors does all the time!!! So overall, I thought the customer service was great although I didn't greeted off the bat upon me walking in either , it was definitely made up by the young lady who waited on me. Wish I got her name. She was very helpful and polite. Much more than her Manager on duty and the fact that they box cold and hot together doesn't make sense! It would have been great separately and not overcooked.

Angie R.

I live like 10 min away from this place and I can't believe I had not checked them out. My girlfriend suggested this place for dinner. My mouth is watery as I think of the menu. It was so hard to make a choice since everything sounded fantastic. It's not just soups and sandwiches, they also have spuds, salads, nachos and mac and cheese. Their menu is huge! I went with the verde chicken, it's a salsa verde seasoned grilled chicken sandwich, topped with pepper jack cheese, red onions, tomatoes, spring mix and mayo on a Jalapeño Roll. It was very good!! I also got a bowl of their broccoli and cheese soup. On a cold winters day this meal hit the spot. My friend had two coupons and they let us use both so this was a very affordable dinner. This being so close to me will make this a great option for a quick, delicious and affordable meal.

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Consistently decent food - we always order lunch during the week from McAlister's and their sandwich & soup combo is the way to go.

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Everything we've tried here has been so good! A few of my faves include the Savannah Salad, Black Angus Dip and carrot cake. Yummm

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Sonny’s Italian Kitchen - Breaded Steak Sandwich

Sonny’s Italian Kitchen

4.4(87 reviews)
2.2 mi

Wow! Easy 5 stars. Fried steak sandwich was delicious!…read more I returned to have their much anticipated chopped salad and that was also fantastic! Kinda expensive not going to lie but the food meets the price in my opinion.

I entered the completely empty restaurant and saw a man leaning against the counter with his arms…read morecrossed. No greeting whatsoever, just silence. He already looked like he was in a bad mood. I commented on the gambling machines that were inside the restaurant and he made a snarky comment about where was I from that this is unusual. I let him know I was from out of state. I then asked for recommendations. He said the breaded steak sandwich is popular. I was feeling more like Italian beef, which is what I ordered. Even though I ordered the sandwich, wet, the beef came out dry, and had three pieces of green pepper on it. I don't know if I have ever had just green pepper on an Italian beef sandwich before. There was nothing extraordinary about the sandwich. Shaved beef on a bun. That's it. As basic as it gets. It was lacking any type of flavor, so I tried to dress it up with salt and pepper, which only helped marginally. I sat down at a table, not more than 15 feet away from where the owner was leaning against the counter. Not once did he check in with me to see if I enjoyed the food. I was still the only customer. I think, even if I really enjoyed the food, which I did not, I would not return to this restaurant based on the attitude of the owner alone. He does not know how to run a business, much less make Italian food.

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Sonny’s Italian Kitchen - Menu

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Sonny’s Italian Kitchen - Rigatoni with side of meatballs

Rigatoni with side of meatballs

Sonny’s Italian Kitchen - Pretty tacky having a makeshift casino in a restaurant. I guess the owner is just trying to hustle however he can.

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Pretty tacky having a makeshift casino in a restaurant. I guess the owner is just trying to hustle however he can.

Café Zupas

Café Zupas

3.8(208 reviews)
0.8 mi
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We are trying to eat more salads / veggies so we are giving this place a try because one of my Yelp…read morefriends posted a review from another location. This is a storefront restaurant with a drive thru. It is a lot larger in here than I was expecting. Lots of booths and tables for dine in and even some outdoor tables. I like that you can fill your own fountain drinks at the drink bar. The dining room is very clean and they have pop music playing in the background. I ordered the combo which is a full sandwich (Turkey Avocado Club no tomatoes) and 1/2 Berry and Nut salad with buttermilk ranch dressing. All I can say is wow!! The salad looks like it is a full size and the taste is amazing! Definitely a great value for $12.99... it also came with a roll and a chocolate covered strawberry too! My husband ordered 1/2 Soup Chicken Enchilada Chili and picked the Chicken Pesto for his full Sandwich. The bread is amazing. I would compare the texture to a fresh English muffin only thicker and very pleasing to eat! So so good! I highly recommend dining here! Everything we had was amazing! There is a strawberry parfait and cheesecake on the menu for dessert. We will definitely be back to try more combinations! We received service with a smile too!

In a word: yum! I stopped at this location of Cafe Zupas while in Bloomingdale. What a nice array…read moreof options at a fast casual restaurant: protein bowls, sandwiches, salads, and soups. I had the Mediterranean bowl, with lemon vinaigrette dressed arugula, rice, hummus, tzaziki sauce, roasted chicken, chickpeas, and cauliflower (I opted for no tomato, olives or cucumber). It was delicious! It also came with a roll and a chocolate dipped strawberry. Yum! You can get a "pick two" selection of sandwiches, salads and soups, or a bowl with a blend of two soups in it. The only criticism I can note is that between the industrial kitchen noise and the music, I couldn't hear any of the soft-spoken girls behind the counter. I hope we'll get more locations of this chain around Chicagoland!

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Pholicious - B8. Fish Patty Banh Mi

Pholicious

4.2(230 reviews)
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Was in the mood for something a bit healthier, comforting, and also spicy, so I thought of pho…read more This is probably the best place in the area to get it, and even my bf who is much more "pho experienced" than I am claimed this was some of the best he has ever had. We came on a Sunday night about an hour before they closed and I was surprised by how full it was! They were even seating people until the very end of the night. I was happy to see it. I also love that they play loud dance music in here. It makes it feel so fun and lively in there lol. Service is great too and everyone is friendly. I ordered taro milk tea but sadly they were out of the tapioca boba, so I got it without. It's definitely better with the tapioca. We also ordered fried pork dumplings and they were so delicious, crispy and hot. I got a small northern pho (same one I got last time) and added plenty of spice to it. It was very satisfying and flavorful. The small is huge and I couldn't finish it, but wish I could have it was so good.

Bloomingdale is a 40-minute drive for us. So we had to make the most of the trip and brought the…read morewhole family for an outing. We arrived around 11:30 am on a Saturday and there was no wait. We ordered and tried the following: 1) Shrimp egg rolls 2) Tofu banh bao 3) Small pho, beef broth, brisket, beef meatballs - We specifically order the pho for my girls and they both finished it without a single drop of broth left. 4) Small pho, vegan broth, tofu and mushrooms - Most Vietnamese restaurants do not have a vegan broth option. My mom is a vegetarian so this was definitely a surprise and ideal option! 5) Bun Dau Mam Tom - This can be a mess to wrap the fried tofu, steamed pork, rice noodles, and shrimp paste in lettuce. Everything went well together and the shrimp paste has a slight kick to it. 6) Soft shell crab fried rice - The soft shell crab is crunchy and came with a generous portion of fried rice. We had plenty of fried rice left. 7) Vietnamese iced coffee - My parents generally prefer the Vietnamese coffee hot however Pholicious only serves them cold. 8) Egg coffee - Rich and creamy! We did not try the banh mi but we did buy a bag of freshly baked baguettes to go. Each bag comes with three baguettes. If you buy one bag, it is $3. However, if you buy two bags, it is cheaper at $5. The baguettes held up really well for our home-made sandwiches.

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Pholicious - P3. Pho Short Rib

P3. Pho Short Rib

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Fyve Bros - Smach Burger

Fyve Bros

4.6(65 reviews)
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Ok so I've found a new amazing smashburger spot…read more Came in a was immediately greeted by the person behind the counter. After ordering he asked how we found the place. My wife told him social media. Had a small talk about that. He said they have a small menu so they focus on quality. He wasn't lying! It was one of the more favorable smash burgers I have had. Crispy on the edges but so tasty and juicy inside. The place inside is pretty basic. Good tv setup for sports. They also have two arcade games with free play setup. I give this place 7 stars out of 5

I'd been wanting to try Fyve Bros for a while. I was finally in the area and took advantage to grab…read morean OKC burger for myself and a junior smash burger for my son. I requested no cheese on the OKC, but they put cheese on it anyway. I'm surprised how many burger places use American "cheese" (that is, processed cheese product) instead of offering natural cheese like cheddar. Also, it was so greasy that it made the bottom of the bag soggy. That said, the burger was pretty good overall. The beef patties were thin but smashed nicely. The jalapeno peppers added a nice kick. The onions could have been more caramelized. The bun, as implied earlier, was soggy from all the grease. The interior was nothing special, but nothing objectionable. It's fine for young males, the target audience. Service was fine and pricing was fair.

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Fyve Bros - Smash Burger, Seasoned Fries

Smash Burger, Seasoned Fries

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McAlister's Deli - delis - Updated November 2026

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