We have eaten here twice since arriving, primarily because at first all I could eat was soup. Thank heaven for this place! It is outstanding! And the tea is fantastic! We ate it two days in a row because it was so good. BTW the vegetarian chili is incredible! You won't think it has no meat. In fact, taking about it makes me want more! Good family place. Great service, better than any other fast food place I've been. It is clean, friendly, casual and has clean restrooms. read more

One of my favorites in Columbus. Had the French Dip and potato salad this week and they were both delicious. I've never had anything bad here and food comes out quickly and fresh. read more

McAlister's Deli - French Dip - Salad Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Foods good - had it a few times. I went it to pick up a Doordash order and before I even walked in some girl at the register "what do you want," with so much attitude. I was like ?????? Told her I was there to pick up a Doordash and she was like "yeah go down there ," meanwhile, i' ve never been inside so IDK where the hell i'm going. She sees me trying to figure out where to go, and comes back with another "it's still down there!" So weird & so rude. IDK what bug crawled up her butt but it was uncalled for. If you hate your job, quit. Don't take it out on the people keeping you going! I've never had an experience like that read more

Found this great place driving by trying to find other restaurant and I am glad I found it, it's really delicious, I got the Cuban sandwich the pull pork was so flavorful and tender. The mango ice tea was delicious, a little bit too sweet for my taste. Staff if very friendly. Definitely a place to came back. read more

Love their chili and baked potato! I haven't been for a bit do need to take a new look at menu!

I stopped off at this location for the first time because I knew their dining room would not be closed and because I know their menu well. I ordered the Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich which comes on a croissant. I didn't have to hold any ingredients because there weren't any exotic ones on it. I'm not a fan of honey mustard sauce but this sandwich was not overwhelmingly covered in it. It was a light application just enough to compliment the sandwich as it should be. For my side I chose the Potato Salad. Both items were excellent! The sandwich will be a new favorite of mine to reorder the next time. I arrived before the lunch rush and had plenty of choices for a table. By the time I left, it was somewhat crowded and the tables were filling up fast. Tip: when eating out of town, always look for the place with the most cars. read more

McAlister's Deli - Grilled Chicken on a Croissant with Potato Salad - Salad Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Wow, we really liked the salads we got from this place! The southwest chicken salad was very fresh and a good size. The avocado was actually fresh, real avocado. We tried the chipotle ranch and honey mustard dressing and I liked both of them honestly - The honey mustard was nice and sweet and tangy and the chipotle ranch wasn't spicy but kind of smoky. We heated up the chicken at home (just personal preference) and add a little bit of pepper. I've never been to this chain before but it's definitely a nice go-to in a convenient location for me, and I would be interested in checking out their specials. The staff was also friendly when we picked it up, and it looked like a nice place to eat inside honestly, with lots of booths and private space. read more

McAlister's Deli - Southwest Chicken & Avocado Salad - Salad Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

That was delicious! I ordered the Savannah salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, sweet tea and chocolate chip cookie. The salad is huge! And no one has a better sweet tea and chocolate chip cookie. If you're a fan of baked potatoes, McAlister's also offers great options. I'm staying overnight in Columbus and McAlister's offered delivery for a small fee, plus tip (making it about $5 more than picking it up). The online ordering system was easy to understand and gave me an opportunity to include requests. My two requests were delivered - nice! GrubHub brought it to me direct to my door within the estimated time. I also was able to use the Yelp app to see a live status on my order. The only request I'd make is to get a copy of my receipt with the order (for an expense report) but I can use the email confirmation. read more

McAlister's Deli - Meal delivery courtesy of GrubHub - Salad Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

I usually go here at least once a week. Love the Rachel sandwich. The service is quick and friendly.

I wanted to get some dinner but didn't feel like going in. We had an hour drive ahead of us so I downloaded the app and ordered the food. Something I noticed about the app is that a cup of water wasn't never an option for it. Kind of weird. The app was easy to use but I did call ahead of time to request two cups of water. I wouldn't say that the staff was overly friendly--in fact, she was quite short. Our meal was delivered VERY quickly and was delicious. They forgot napkins, which stinks...but we managed. They do offer gluten free bread here. I had a Turkey sandwich and it was delicious and tasted fresh. My daughter had a Turkey and cheese sandwich (minus the cheese) and chips. Overall, our experience was good and I would return. read more

It's been a while since I've been to McAllister's deli. It was good. Only thing I didn't care for is that you couldn't add a spud onto a whole sandwich. It was still out of charge. Otherwise everything was great. read more

This place is great! I've only been here a handful of times but every time it's always good! I usually go for their French Dip or Chicken Bacon Spud.They have such a big menu that I want to try everything eventually. I'd also recommend trying their sweet tea that they're known for. You won't be disappointed. Overall, a great place for lunch. read more

1st off it's tough to fine devious meals without meat and I get tired of the same ole stuff. This last time I had the veggie sandwich. Omg! Delicious! Avocado, spring mix, spinach, provolone cheese, black olives, on nine grain bread. I also got the broccoli cheddar soup. I could not have asked for a better meal! read more

Decent place overall for a chain but they NEVER any spuds available at this location.....

Great sandwich place decent price plenty of seating will come back if in the area again

I had the Roasted Veggie Soup and 1/2 Four Cheese sandwich. The grilled cheese was good though it could have been more toasted. But the Roasted Veggie soup was spectacular! I don't use that word lightly. I'm not even normally a soup person. But this cup of soup just made my day. It's a little chilly outside and the soup was a perfect hot/warm temperature and the charred veggie taste had a warm depth too. Perfection!! read more

A first rate example of this pleasant "order at the counter and they bring to your table" place. The salads, soups and sandwiches we had are all first rate. The staff is unusually friendly. An unusual feature is the "pickle buffet" - three types on the condiment table with plates for your use. read more

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Came here on their first day open, just after the lunch rush. Place was still packed, but I got immediate service, and the food was delivered to my table quickly and correctly. That's awesome for a first day! The place is brand new and very nice, with a mixture of warm woods and trendy tile. New to me for McAlisters is a 'Tea Bar', which is a place set aside and staffed just to pour beverages. This alleviates some of the burden on Cashier staff that I've experienced at other locations. Food was great. McAlisters is a chain franchise so the menu here is identical to all other locations. I had some of my favorites today and they were spot on. So, this place is off to a great start and I suspect I will be spending a lot of money here in the future :) read more

I'm basing this review only on their carry out catering. I ordered boxed lunches for an office the day before I needed to pick them up and the woman helping me was very sweet and made sure everything was perfect. The day I went to pick them up, they were ready and on time. Each lunch looked great and well priced for all the food it included! I was helped out by one of the managers who was super friendly and personable. I will be using McAlister's again for any future lunch catering needs! read more

Absolutely fantastic, food is amazing and the place is Awasome !! Definitely I would come back again .do it !!!

Very nice restaurant! The inside was clean and a lot of seating area. Even though the prices seem a bit high, you get a lot of food for the price so worth it! I had the half French dip and half Spud Max, so delicious! My husband had the Reuben, I've never tried one until now. It was so good! I want to go back and have a Reuben! And the iced tea station the sweet tea was amazing! We will be back very soon! And the employees were very nice! We were checked on a couple times to see if we needed refills. Right when we got to our table, an employee brought us a sling for our son's car seat. Great service! read more

I enjoy McAlisters Deli..the restaurant was clean, the staff friendly and the food was good. I do however think they are slightly overpriced. We went for lunch because kids meals $2.79 but we still ended up spending $35 for a family of 5..2 adults, 3 kids we got 2 half and half meals, one soda, 3 kids meals with only water. I will say the pickle and banana pepper bar is great. read more

McAlister's Deli - Half chicken avocado bacon sandwich, half spud max - Salad Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

A great addition to the west side of Columbus ! The place is big and the service is quick ! Very little options for vegetarians, but can't expect more in a deli . I ordered a chili soup and it was just ok , but the autumn squash soup was nice ! read more

MsAlister's has always been one of the places I look forward to coming to! Now that there's one right next to where I work it's wonderful! I love their famous sweet tea and anything I ever order comes out delicious! And don't forget about the pastries ! Their cookies and other baked goods are awesome as well! read more

McAlister's Deli - Their Grilled Chicken is so good, plus the potato soup! - Salad Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Rough visit. Hot sandwich and soup was cold. Salad was browning and the potato had some green fuzz on the outside. Missed on every opportunity. Won't be coming back to this location. read more

I can't believe this is only my second time at a McAlister's. I am not a big sandwich fan but we needed a quick place to eat. I ordered the Tortilla Soup and 1/2 chicken salad sandwich. Soup had a kick which I really liked. What I really liked about the Chicken Salad was there wasn't huge chunks of celery present. We were in and out quick and it was good. I probably need to explore their menu a little more and see what else I might like. read more

McAlister's Deli is a great addition to Columbus. I went the second day they opened, and for a new and busy restaurant, it was surprisingly quick. The staff seemed well-trained and even helped me find a table in the crowded restaurant. Food was classic McAlister's fare with the delicious sandwiches, soups, salads, and giant spuds. My favorites include the Horseradish Roast Beef and Cheddar, Savanah Chopped Salad, and the Chicken Tortilla soup. I'm still exploring the menu a bit, but so far, there's nothing I would not recommend here. Also, check out the McAlister's app for convenient and fast to-go orders. read more

Always a wonderful experience. The food is good, and the staff is very friendly at this location. Pick the 2 for $7.??. That way you can try two things instead of just one. read more

Disgusting place. It took 30 minutes to get my overpriced food. Every table was dirty. The girl in the back was touching her mask and then going back to making food. The place should be shut down by the health department or take the masks off. My stuff and straight in the trash can. Who knows what kind of disease is on the mask. read more

Food was ok, nothing special. I got the sweet Chipotle chicken sandwich. It wasn't sweet or spicy. It was very bland and not a very big portion for the money. Also they give you the tiniest amount of salad dressing for your overpriced boring salad. There's better options around for the money read more

Just opened and already smooth! Try their world famous iced tea mixed with lemonade for a great Arnold Palmer. Their soups and sandwiches are great and large. If you're unsure, try a pick two for smaller selections of two to try. The soup is also great and tastes homemade. read more

Found what looked like a black pubic hair in my veggie sandwich (ew) and they also forgot the pickle spear with my order. Mac and cheese here is disgusting, Craft boxed stuff is better than this. read more

Stopped in on a Sunday evening. Trash was located in the planters out front--no trash cans due to covid, I guesss--but lord, clean it up. Only one table was occupied. Many tables had not been cleared, restroom trash was over flowing (in both RR--my wife was with me). Paper and ripped salt and sugar packets were all over the floor. It had not be swept in some time. It is not like they were slammed. It was disgusting...we left. Not again... read more

What I mean is when door Dash people arrive for a pick up why do they just get an empty cup instead of the employees filling the cups up with the beverage & ice like every other restaurant does? read more

Food was good but first you have to put up with a lot of rudeness. I greeted THEM and not one employee spoke to me back. In fact two of them then turned their backs on me. One started sweeping and after two minutes standing there while employees restocked cups, the sweeper kid finally took my order with no smile nor hello. I was the only one in line to order. Then a large man behind the counter in an orange T-shirt took a napkin, wiped his ENTIRE sweaty face with it. Threw it away and then turned around and handled fresh food plates coming out of the kitchen. I love McAlisters in Bloomington but after three sketchy experiences in Columbus I won't return. read more

honestly not sure how they do it. they're fully staffed, staff seems well trained, and they're cranking out to go orders just as much as their in house service. food is good, the wait isn't great but for a new place in columbus, it's hard to complain! read more

I've visited this McAlister's at Arboretum for years, but today, caused me to decide, this will be the last. The guy who waited on me could care less and many tables were dirty as well as floors. No....not again. read more