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    McAlister's Deli

    3.2 (87 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MCALISTER'S DELI ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Jalapeo Turkey Crunch
    Sarah H.

    This place is great! Service was awesome and quick. The food was delicious too. I loved their sweetened iced tea with the mango flavoring. The sandwiches were delicious and weren't overly heavy. I loved having to pick a side also. Highly recommend

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    Saphace A.

    I came here for lunch around noon to grab a quick bite before driving back up to Columbus. While the line for ordering wasn't long, there were a number of people waiting for their food. It took a good long while...I must've waited maybe 15-20 minutes to get my order. They seemed to have messed up some orders too... not a good sign. A lot of people work in the Kenwood area and were picking up food to-go for a bunch of their co workers. It's a busy place! The seating area didn't seem to get full but a lot of people frequent this location. I ordered the McAlister's club with some sweet tea with lemon. Yum! It was a tasty meal. I will add that the staff was racially diverse. Love seeing that! It was just an odd contrast to the mostly white customer base...weird. But this is Ohio. Otherwise, parking was easy to find! The lot shares with other businesses but there seems to always be parking spots open.

    A lot to choose from to order here
    Karen D.

    I stopped by on my way to a meeting after being stuck in traffic nearby on I-71. I ordered the deluxe nachos and a grilled cheese sandwich with side of mac & cheese to go. Once I arrived to my meeting, I opened the items - the grilled cheese sandwich was oozing with cheese, great, but a bit greasy and the side of mac & cheese was a small scoop, the size of half of the cup it was placed in. The nachos people in my group enjoyed, but they were okay, nothing special. The location of the restaurant was convenient for a quick order.

    What I received vs what I ordered

    I was really excited to try McAlister's Deli after seeing all the positive reviews online. I ordered the McAllister's Clubhouse sandwich, which is one of their most popular items. It was ordered via doordash the sandwich came out looking like it was missing a whole part of the sandwich. The bread was dry and the meat was bland on top of missing a layer of meat. Overall, I was not impressed with my experience at McAlister's Deli. I would not recommend it to anyone looking for a good deli sandwich.

    Smoky Pepper Jack Turkey with a side of Lay's Chips.

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    4 months ago

    I ordered a bacon spud for carry out. Got home, there was zero bacon on it, and no sour cream at all. A huge bummer.

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    1 year ago

    poor service. overpriced. soggy bread. small portions. felt sick after eating in store. sweet tea is bland. will never eat there again.

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    4.4(231 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Cincinnati Burger Week brought us in for dinner!…read more I have to admit, I was a little confused by the vibe of the place. I couldn't tell if it wanted to be a restaurant, a bar, or just a neighborhood hangout... it felt like a little bit of everything. It wasn't dirty, but it definitely looked like it could use a good deep cleaning. Also, the light directly above our table flickered on and off during our entire meal. It was incredibly distracting. Someone please call an electrician! Our server, Gabby, was pleasant enough, but the service didn't really stand out. We were there for almost two hours and never received a single water refill. Maybe it's because we only ordered one beer, but I still expected a little more attentiveness. Now for the food... I ordered the All American Burger. The highlight was definitely the beef and you could tell it was fresh and good quality. Unfortunately, the rest of the burger didn't come together for me. The toppings and flavors just didn't mesh the way I expected. The fries, however, were delicious! Overall, the meal was just... okay. I wouldn't say it was bad by any means, but it also wasn't memorable enough to have me rushing back.

    I brought my parents here for an easy lunch spot. We were able to get a table right away. The air…read moreconditioner was blasting like it needed to be for this heat:) We all enjoyed our food very much: a burger, fried chicken sandwich and philly cheese steak. NOTHING was a miss. Good Service, good food. Add it to your list.

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    Northstar Cafe

    Northstar Cafe

    4.4(105 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Northstar Cafe never disappoints. Seriously, this place is stamped in our book…read more The service is almost always A1, and even when the food takes a little longer than usual, they usually make up for it somehow or throw us a comp card, which we definitely appreciate. I also LOVE the setup here. You pay first, get your food second, and everything just seems to run smoothly. No unnecessary waiting around trying to figure out what's going on. My wife and I usually rotate between the pancakes, the hash, the Northstar Burger, or the potato hash. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with any of them. The food is always fresh, portions are good, and everything comes out looking like somebody actually cared about what they put on the plate. We probably go once or twice a week, especially for brunch. At this point, Northstar is basically family. And if you're like us and pretty picky about where you eat, this is definitely one that gets the stamp of approval. Great food, good atmosphere, and consistently solid service. One more thing: I believe they play jazz after 6 PM Monday through Friday, which is always a nice little bonus. Overall, definitely recommend if you're looking for good food with a nice ambiance. Northstar has a permanent spot in our rotation!

    Came here for the first time and had the chicken sandwich... it was crazy good. The flavor was…read moreabsolutely incredible and it tasted so fresh. The menu in general is small but full of classic American food with a bit of a modern twist. We also really enjoyed the fountain soda machine. It's great that they use a local company instead of just using Coke-a-Cola! The ordering system is different than at most restaurants (you order at the counter before getting served at your seat), but the line moves quickly. What was especially awesome about our experience at Northstar was the service. There was a very slight mistake on our order (a burger that we asked for no cheese came with cheese), and, although we didn't mind at all, Northstar went above and beyond to make it right.

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    Kitchen Social - Chicken sausage pizza with tomato sauce

    Kitchen Social

    4.5(291 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    We were told this place was great and I would say it was just okay. Our server was very sweet but…read morehad a full section and then was sat with a huge party. They did have a dedicated Gluten Free menu but I noticed that some of the items just didn't come either some of the sides of the regular menu items - so I was nervous to order them because I wasn't sure if I would be full. I ordered the sushi bowl and it was really good though. The chicken tenders were hand battered and looked really good. So overall I'd say it was good, but just not great. PS avoid the sangria unless you like yours tasting like sweet fruit juice.

    My husband and I just visited here for the first time three weeks ago and have already returned…read moretwice. It is the best value for a sit down restaurant we have found in the area recently. The service is really good. Seated promptly, waters come out promptly, minor order modifications handled easily. We have really enjoyed the variety of food. My husband loves the salads and the bowls and pizzas are also good. Probably the favorite entree we have had is the fish and chips. We find the drinks particularly reasonably priced and the cocktails are good. We really like the blueberry one. The space is sunny and open. We have been with our kids and see lots of friendly groups dining there. Free parking in the garage is another plus.

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    The Wheel Oakley - Pork with Gnocchi

    The Wheel Oakley

    4.8(79 reviews)
    3.3 mi•Oakley
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    People are always surprised when they hear that we often drive the almost hour trip from Dayton to…read moreCincinnati for dinner but it's worth it for the treasure trove of independent establishments like The Wheel Oakley! I had heard that their pop-up dinners sell out very quickly so I was ready the day they were posted and grabbed a few spots for one of their February dates. We arrived and were greeted with a glass of Prosecco and then we found a seat at the long community table set for 20; it was so much fun getting to know the people seated next to us! Dinner was delicious! Four courses-the gnocchi with sausage was our favorite dish of the night.

    So this is not a review of a normal restaurant. The Wheel does carry-out only on the weekends, and…read morepop-up dinners on the days of their choice. If you follow them on socials, you can score a seat at the pop-ups. The place is an old house with a lot of character. The food for carryout is fantastic and their bread is fantastic. We live in West Chester and have driven down to there a few times just to pick up delicious dinners. We just attended our first dinner there last Tuesday. Oh My Goodness! What a treat. Jordan greeted us with a glass of Prosecco and directed us where to sit a long table that seats 20. We introduced ourselves to our seatmates and then our first dish arrived. Chef does explain the food before we had each dish, however we wished there was more background and history as to how this place came into being. So expect fantastic food without a lot of details. The first dish was a salad made with all local ingredients. It was so fresh and the dressing made with fresh dill was fantastic. The second dish was a ravioli with northern Italian cheese on a bed of butternut squash puree and brown butter. The pasta was SO delicate and the flavors complimented each other so well. The third dish was a 6 hour braised pork shoulder with ricotta gnocchi in a sauce with Calabrian chilis and I don't know what else. We have been to Italy and all the Italian restaurants in Cincinnati and never had anything like this. It was truly phenomenal. Dessert was a apple upside down cake served warm with whipped cream...fantastic. You bring your own wine, and Jordan is on it by never letting your glass get empty, pouring water, and clearing dishes. Service was so great and she is so friendly and accommodating. The cost was a very reasonable $100/pp and SO worth it. There is no menu, so you go in just devouring what Chef has prepared.

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