First time trying this establishment & definitely will return. Club sandwich is very good & reasonably priced. I ordered the choose 2 for $11. Half a sandwich & broccoli cheddar soup with a delicious iced tea. The tea may be worth a trip whether you get food or not. Will also return for the carrot cake. read more

One of my favorite Dellis. Marbel rye is the best. Fresh sweet tea in big cups are standard. I get the cob or the blt. Keep an eye on the add on upcharges, they can sneak up on you. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life. read more

We were very pleased with our recent visit at McAlister's. The renovation upgrade to the dining room is great, everything was clean and neat. Our food was really good and the staff was so nice. The lady at the front, maybe the manager, went out of her way to make our experience a good one. read more

Stopped in for lunch. The order taker was very polite and friendly. She called our order back to us accurately. Our orders came out perfectly. The food was delicious. Every staff member was very friendly and responsive to our needs. We highly recommend this McAlisters! read more

The food and the service. I have always enjoyed the salad bar. The soups are also fabulous .

Best cup of broccoli cheddar I have had!! Service was prompt during early dinner hours and all food and beverages were fresh and tasty. Dining room was pretty big. I placed a to go order and it was ready right on time. read more

Really fresh food here and their health score is 100!!. The team is really nice and the food is so light and delicious! Also, even the bathrooms smell good. Really nice place to visit for lunch. read more

McAlister's Deli - Chipotle chicken spud (technically half) and French Dip half. - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Food is great! I really like their jalapeño turkey crunch but I've been pretty happy with everything I've gotten here.

They always get my order wrong but it's not the cooks it the new girl working there she does has a clue how to take a order on the registrar... More training pls read more

I have never ever thought of leaving a bad review to a Mcalisters , but i guess this time i will .. when i went to pick my online order there was another costumer at the register having an issue already about her food , that was a first red flag because it was around 11 am there was nobody having lunch yet ... When i got my order... the food was horrible ... The tea for starters.... The famous mcalisters tea ??? No the quality was not there .... It was disgusting , the mc and cheese tasted like if it was old ... thank god the broccoli and cheese soup was good or else i would of have had turned into a karen .... Most mcalisters have great costumer service... the people in there looked like they didn't want to work omg a disaster... the owner should show up sometimes to keep an eye on this place read more

The food was as the menu indicated. My wife ordered a Chicken Chipotle Spud, the potato was below serving temperature. I ordered a 1/2 sandwich (French Dip as a wrap) and 1/2 salad. My meal was served at correct temperature. My food was adequate. There appeared to be a less than adequate staffing, (1 order taker for a peak business time, Sunday lunch). Delivery of food timing was less than expected. Our delivery was 20 min, the rest of our party was 32 min. (Inadequate kitchen staffing?). There were tables that were not bussed at an appropriate timing, reducing the available tables. The ambiance was less than expected. The flooring was not cleaned adequately. We sat at a high top table just to the right of the front door. The temperature outside was 50 deg F. The closer on the door was malfunctioning. For that reason the door did not close as guests entered. This caused the temperature in the restaurant to be approximately 53 deg F near the door. We wound up moving to a different table, meaning that our party of 6 could not sit at the same table. I reported the door closer malfunction to the manager. She stated that a work order had been entered, but offered no other resolution to the issue. It is my opinion that the issue with the door closer will not be resolved any time soon. All told, in the past we have visited this same location and been pleased with the food and service. Unfortunately this location needs a change of management and hiring a different staff in order to meet the high standard that I know McAlister's has for its locations. read more

McAlister's Deli - Check. - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

We have always loved McAlister's Deli and have had great food from here. The location is convenient and you can also find them on food service apps if you are hoping for delivery! The Italian is my absolute favorite and never disappoints. If you are in the mood for something sweet try the Brookie! read more

McAlister's is normally a favorite of mine. Today, however, I had a disappointing experience. I went in and the line was long so I decided to put in a to go order online. I completed my order at 1:21 pm and I was told that my order would be ready at 1:41 pm. At 1:41 pm and asked for an update and the guy up front told me that my order was on the screen and would be ready in a minute. My girlfriend and I waited an additional 15 minutes in the lobby as we watched the people in the back making in the food live their best lives preparing the food slowly. One of the girls (partially dyed hair) had on gloves and then answered her phone with those same gloves and proceeded to hang up the phone and continue to prepare food with those same gloves. A couple of people who were waiting on their food for a long time just like us asked for an update on their food and whenever the front counter staff asked that same girl where the food was, she seemed to lack concern for the status of their order and continued to move at a snail's pace. The rest of the staff was pretty nice but the girl in the back displayed a mediocre work ethic. She was beyond the weakest link of the entire crew. I believe they were short staffed today but put the final nail in the coffin of a bad experience. The ambiance was normal. I ordered a bowl of Chilli and it tasted like canned Hormel. I don't know who can eat an entire bowl of that. My gf ordered the Chicken and Dumplings and it was thick and overcooked and barely had any chicken. It looked like cat food. I didn't even want a bite. Lol. And the pickle that came with the King Club had a nasty flavor. Tasted like it had been marinating in a mason jar with vinegar and an old church shoe. read more

McAlister's Deli - Chicken and Dumplings - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Bad people work there they don't care about you. Baked Ham is not bad but just average.

It's been awhile since I've eaten here. Two separate times, if I remember correctly. Each time, my food was great! The only drawback I recall, was the staff, but I'm sure they have different people, now. From other reviews I've read, it seems so. I plan on going back. read more

This is really a 2.5 star review. I came here for the giant spud on Monday and of course they had just run out of them. I did stay because I was not sure where else I wanted to go for dinner. The workers were really nice but they did not have any suggestions for me to replace the giant spud. I enjoyed the cup of southwest chili but the nachoes were on the weak side. The tea was amazing and they did not have a problem giving me a refill right before I left. I will try Macalister's again but I will not stay if there are not giant spuds. The real reason for this is because I'm gluten free and the vast majority of the menu is gluten filled. To me the giant spud is the best part of the menu. read more

Really good. Does not deserve the bad ratings on there. Good customer service and food got to us fast.

This is a fantastic restaurant with a calm atmosphere! The food is wonderful! Come visit Issue is every time my wife an I come in (3-4 times a week) the tables are not bussed and whipped off. See these photos attached. Their excuse is "we just had a big rush". No matter the time this place always has more than 4 tables to be busses. read more

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I love McAlister's Deli however this location has been on of the worst run food chains I have been to in a while. There were 6 people working in the front (register and running food) and 5 people working in the back kitchen so they we well staffed. We had only 2 people in front of us in line and it still took 15 minutes before we got to the register to order. Once our food was ordered it took 23 minutes to receive it. We got 2 half sandwich/soup combos .... So literally nothing was being cooked. When we received the food both of our soups were cold so I had to asked for them to be microwaved. Every table after us that received soup also got up to request it to be heated because they were all cold. Unfortunately due to service I will not be returning which is a shame because I do like McAlisters. read more

I always kind of forget this place exists but when I do come here, I really enjoy it. The food is reasonably priced with good portion sizes. I really like the harvest chicken salad sandwich and the veggie spud. The mac n cheese is pretty good too. My only complaint is that this last time I went, my pita bread was very tough and difficult and to bite and my mom's croissant was over-toasted and crumbled apart. The service was great though and everything else was tasty. I also really like the veggie sandwich. read more

McAlister's Deli - Savannah chopped salad and veggie spud - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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I hope this is the one on Veteran's Parkway. I went with my mother and my daughter. It was our first (but won't be our last!) visit. We were treated so amazingly by Jovell (I think his last name is Green) particularly and also by Mario. The other folks (Dom, Cole and Olivia) were also very courteous. Our food was delicious and the prices were great. I was really impressed with the customer service most of all. I had ordered a salad that didn't come out looking like the picture. I was reluctant to send it back but I just didn't care for it. Mario assured me that if I let him remake it, it would be "awesome"! I didn't really want to try again with it though and then Jovell came out and apologized and said that they would make it right. And they most certainly did! My next selection was superb both in appearance and taste. They were so respectful to us and didn't make us feel uncomfortable even though I had sent the original order back. Jovell even treated us to a piece of chocolate pie! I will be back over and over and will tell everyone I know to give this great little eatery their business! Update: Mama and I went back again this week and met a manager named Terrence. He also was incredibly nice and courteous to us and our food was excellent yet again! read more

Purchased a turkey sandwich at 6:36 p.m. tonight. It's 7 p.m. and I'm still waiting! Did they have to go out and hunt a turkey? The place isn't busy, either. read more

Just now leaving this place. I have never been so disgusted in my life by the way people act. The employees were in the kitchen about to fight and then one girl cane up front cussing and yelling about how she don't play like that. I was there alone but there was a guy next to me that was there with his entire family which included little kids. They had 2 different cashiers try to count back my change but couldn't get it right I finally told them to just keep it. This is absolutely shameful!!!? read more

Very happy with or meal and overall experience here at this location. The staff was very prompt and sweet, our food was extremely flavorful and was served to our table hot and with a smile!! read more

McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Service is SLOW!!!! Employees appear very nonchalant and unconcerned. My order was suppose to include bacon which they left off... The staff makes this place a lost opportunity to earn returning customers read more

The food was really good, but the service was pretty bad. There were only three costumers in the store including me and my boyfriend. The customer before us said he had been waiting for 30 mins and the staff said she thought he was waiting for a dine in meal. His food was just sitting right there in bags. And my meal sat up on the window for at least 5 minutes. I assumed it was either someone else's or it wasn't done yet, but once we kept staring over there and making comments she finally grabbed it and brought it over. I use to really like this place but the service is so bad I don't want to go back. read more

They actually deserve a zero rating, but since the option is not available I selected 1...I gave been eating at the Veterans Parkway Location in Columbus Ga since 2017 without any major issues with the food or customer service. Today I received the moat vile ,disgusting disrespectful rude treatment from the so called management on today. I simply went in to pay for a pickup order done over the phone,after paying $27.92 for my order I noticed my Rotel cheese was missing from my ultimate nacho order while still standing at the counter and asked for my missing cheese. The cashier asked one of the managers Jeff to pass the missing cheese , he became irate believing I was lying about a damn cup of Rotel dip and became combative stating it was impossible anything was missing from my order which was clearly visible in a see through bag on the counter, the store manager before checking the order told the cashier to charge me for cheese I already paid for..I ask for a complete refund, AFTER they realized my Cheese WAS in FACT missing after arguing with me for 10 minutes in front of a lobby of customers I received no apology only nasty attitude....these two unprofessional immature disgusting individuals DON'T need to be on ANY leadership role representing Mcccallister serving customers in any capacity...DO BETTER read more

My husband and i shared a Rubin, with potato salad and mac -n- cheese sides. Food was delicious as always, with generous meat in the sandwich. What was outstanding was the service; knowing we were going to share the sandwich, we were served with an extra plate and 2 sets of silverware! And this was after we asked for water, and he served us in the largest cups he had. This is service we do not typically experience. Kudos to McAlister's deli for being so customer oriented. read more

We get this to go pretty often because the giant spuds are so good and worth the price. I love that they offer gallons of their tea and lemonade. I've never had a problem with the food; it's always great. My only issue is their curbside process is a little annoying. You pull up at the allotted time, and wait for a very long time. We've had to go in a few times because nobody ever came out to bring us our food. I hope they get that situation fixed soon, but other than that, I highly recommend them for deli food! read more

Very friendly. The staff fixed me a new drink after I did not like my original one. Thank you!

They take all mobile orders as a joke. Especially if your using food delivery services, they will purposefully wait to give you your order to try Snd minimize the money you can make and completely waste your time. read more

Waited over 40 minutes and still no food. 4 of the cooking staff having a smoke outside. Service is terrible.

I am in Columbus for work, and I stopped by McAlisters because I had been to this chain before and enjoyed it. This location was in disarray. The line to order was back to the door. Every empty table inside and outside was filled with plates and trash. My food took at least 20 minutes. This location needs some better management. read more

McAlister's Deli - Trash left up on every single table outside and inside - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Delicious as always. The savory sweet Potato is delish. And the chicken tortilla soup bread bowl is my sons fave! Hey he Reuben is the best in town! read more

I've been to this restaurant several times. The food is always good. However the service is always slow. Today we waited 40 minutes for our food. When I went to the counter to ask if everything was ok, the woman told me "there's a bit of a wait but I'll put a rush on it." After 30 minutes they'd put a rush on it. Prior to this visit, I ordered ahead for curbside pick up. When I arrived I called 4 times but there was no answer. When I walked in, there was a few tables with customers eating. But the staff were standing behind the counter. It's such a disappointment because the food is always yummy. I wish the service lived up to the food. read more

This was my last visit to McAlister's. The employees were nice today - that has not always been the case. The restaurant was dirty- the outside area had paper all over the floor and spider webs. The food was awful- I had a chicken dish and the chicken was mealy. The last three visits have been bad - it has been probably a year since I ate there. I decided to give it one more chance. The bathroom was also dirty- the trash can was full. How is that possible since they have only been open for one hour when I was there. It is obvious that the closing crew didn't do their job. If the outside of the restaurant was dirty what does the kitchen look like. This makes me sad because we love your tea but I spent 20.00 plus dollars on a meal that was inedible and a dirty restaurant. Good bye McAlister's. read more

Worst McAlisters location I've visited. Staff is was very rude and unprofessional and when they missed part of my order they said it was an oversight. read more

All in all our experience here was sub-par. I got a French dip and chips while my boyfriend got the King Club with mac and cheese. Aside from the chips, everything tasted frozen. The au jus clearly is not fresh, the roast beef had a very strange after taste that could be best described as freezer burn. As for the King club, the tomatoes were fresh but the rest of the sandwich was very bland and poorly put together. With KFC being so close we began to speculate that McAlister's may be in business of buying off their extra mac and cheese. With the pleasurable after taste of freezer burn to follow it as well. The customer service was not the best as it seemed the young man who took our order acted very impatient while we decided on what to order. Not to mention we paid $25 for two sandwiches, chips and some awful mac and cheese. In conclusion, I don't think we will be back. read more

Relaxed atmosphere, very good and fast service, fresh crisp cesear salad, dressing that is fantastic. Spud max half more than enough. Overall good experience. Pay attention to each items description, you may get extras you don't want. Love the build your own sandwich deal. Great price good food will be coming back read more

McAlister's Deli - Chippies at McAlisters yummy!!!! - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Pros: a great break from greasy fast food, a lot of choices compared to other "deli" type chains, prices are on par with Panera but MD offers a military discount!, staff is usually very attentive to refilling drinks and clearing plates Cons: food tastes good but definitely not really fresh, bathrooms are FREEZING cold, atmosphere is lacking and decor is generic read more