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McAlister's Deli

3.7 (62 reviews)
ModerateSalad, Delis, Sandwiches
Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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My You pick two of Bake potato and chicken sandwich
Shawn L.

Visited this location recently after having fond memories of this chain which I visited in my college years in the midwest. This location was easily accessible off of I75 at Gibsonton exit. I ordered the you pick two which allowed me to get a half a sandwich and a half of a loaded baked potato. Both were delicious and I would absolutely recommend either of them but for me the tea is what I remember most about McAlasters. Their ingredients are always fresh and I am a fan of the chain and it was good to have a reminder at this location of why I fell in love with them in the first place. The service was great and the restaurant was clean. I highly recommended them if you love this type of food.

Choose 2: Spicy Turkey Melt and Grilled Chicken Salad
Julie L.

I stopped in here for lunch on a Saturday. I went to the counter to place my order and was greeted by friendly staff. I got the Choose 2 with the Spicy Turkey Melt and the Grilled Chicken Salad with Ranch dressing. I love their unsweetened ice tea. I was pleasantly surprised at the large portions and couldn't finish all of the salad. I did get the pickle on the side and I loved how garlicky it was. This casual chain is a pleasant experience since they bring you your food and then a little later check to see if you need anything else. I enjoyed my meal and look forward to coming back again soon.

Carolyn B.

I was under the weather and decided that I was gonna get McAllister's to feed the flu. I ordered a peach tea without the ice and I was told it was OK that I got it without the ice and then she commenced to fill the cup of 3/4 of the way this tea is way too expensive to slight me on it And when I asked for a refill, she reluctantly refill the team. I requested extra butter and sour cream for the baked potato I didn't get it. This is all part of the experience and making the food taste the way I would like it to taste for me to eat it and when you're denied it after spending $20 on one meal for a Lunch I won't be coming back

Smokehouse spud and half sandwich
Delano B.

This was my first time as McAlister's Deli and it wont be the last though I will give it some time before I return and I'll tell you why. To start, the ambiance inside is much nicer than I expected going into a sandwich shop, seriously the place is neat. The food wasn't long of a wait and although the potato was dry I had no complaints on the flavor of the meal. I wanted to give 5 stars so badly but the service provided at the register was hard to look past and unfortunately it was just my luck on this side of the line where I was that Jasheeda was working, between the monotone voice and rushing you to the next part of the order before you can finish saying what you're saying, you can tell she didn't want to be there. Meanwhile the other hostess on the opposite end at the other register you could hear and see her bubbly attitude and she was really treating her customers with kindness. I saw the people behind me get treated the same way and then the people after them got ignored as she looked to them walk up then went off to the back uncalled for but thankfully the other hostess acknowledged them and called them to the other side. Jasheeda would be better fit dishwashing in the back where she doesn't have to be face to face with clients and she can be monotone and have an attitude with the dishes instead. I feel that the quality of customer service is just as important as the quality of the food..

The Italian 12"
Lauren V.

One of the best Italian sandwiches I've had, fresh ingredients, served hot, and the bread was absolute perfection. Flavorful, satisfying, and made with care. Service was fast , inside everyone was friendly, restaurant well lit. Definitely recommend!

The New Yorker
Richard H.

Still our favorite sandwich shop , clean, friendly with excellent food - fast sevice and fairly priced

Reuben and chili
Brittany M.

My 1st visit to McAlisters deli and everything was delicious. I have seen multiple locations but never once tried McAlister's but my sister was in the mood for soup and salad and Panera bread was busy so we decided to make the drive and it was totally worth it. I got the Reuben and chili that was super delicious and filling the reuben is packed with meat so was the chili. My sister got a French dip and broccoli cheddar soup and they were both good. The ajuu I tried was flavorful. Even the kids love their food the kids cheese pizza was good and every kids meal comes with a cookie which I thought was nice. The establishment itself was clean, and the service was really on point. They helped me carry my drinks to the table and even helped us clean up in the end. Definitely a five star experience.

a view of the counter area
Greg E.

Atmosphere - nice. The restaurant is bright and clean. Service - Very Good. The staff is friendly and the service prompt. In addition, the Manager stopped by our table frequently to ask if we need anything Food - Very Good. I had the roast beef club sandwich with a side of potato salad. The sandwich is large. The roast beef was very tender and the bread fresh. The potato salad was delicious. Overall Value - Given the quality, quantity and price, this is a very good value.

Beth E.

I came back, and still immensely like this place. My goal is to try everything on the menu except the pastrami which I don't like lol. This time I had the spicy turkey sandwich and it was great. The bread was fresh and the ingredients all worked well together. An employee, I am guessing the manager, checked on us twice to make sure we liked our food and to offer refills on the iced tea. Great touch!

Chad M.

McAlister's deli is known for a more upscale and healthy type sandwich, the service was friendly and good, the food was good, the portions were average size, the price seemed a bit high, but overall very good.

Chipotle chicken and bacon spud
Skye N.

I'll start off by saying, this review is based entirely on my delivery order experiences - I haven't dined-in at this restaurant yet, so I cannot speak for the service and environment at the physical location, but my coworkers and I order the baked potatoes for lunch and they are so delicious, and HUGE - I had to leave a review and rave about them. We've tried almost every single one - and they're all great, but my favorites are the chipotle chicken and bacon spud and the spud max. We will continue ordering the baked potatoes from here - they're so worth it!

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Service was very friendly and helpful, the food came out quickly and hot. Place was clean. Highly recommend.

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Cali - Brandon - Lean & Clean

Cali - Brandon

4.3(825 reviews)
3.7 mi
$$

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 This is my mom and I's go to spot when I make it into town. Their chips, salsa and guacamole is fresh and delicious and we love their bowls! Both of us got the hot & crunchy with the ahi tuna. So yum!! Our waitress was kind and attentive and I love the live plants they showcase around the seating area. We of course will be back! :)

At a shopping center in Riverview is Cali. It is very modern looking inside with high top tables…read moreoutside. It has a nice overhang that keeps you cool during the hot weather. The service is amazing. The staff was attentive and helpful. I wish the food was better. I was in the mood for a salad. The first disappointment was that they only gave 3 choices. I am on a gluten free diet and didn't have a problem with that. I did have a problem with the fact that 2 out of 3 salads had cheese in it and is not for someone who adheres to a dairy free diet. Yes, I could have asked if the cheese could be left out. But these salads had multiple kinds of cheese. I never wanted to be that person who asks to leave out half of the ingredients because of dietary restrictions. I would have had to do that. Maybe the answer is the choice to have a custom salad for people like me. The second disappointment was that the salads had a price without any protein. When you added one of the proteins, the salad became very expensive. This was a huge turnoff. The last disappointment was the ice tea. Although there were 3 choices, two of them had ingredients to which I am allergic. The third choice had caffeine. There was really no choice other than to drink water. I chose the restaurant because it was midway between us and friends. I looked at ratings and the number of stars when I travel out of town. This was not really what I expected.

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Cali - Brandon - Hot & Crunchy with seared ahi tuna

Hot & Crunchy with seared ahi tuna

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Greenlane - Harvest Salad

Greenlane

4.1(46 reviews)
12.2 miWest Tampa

Stopped by on Sunday at lunch time, and I was the only person in line. I think I went in the wrong…read moreentrance because I went past the restaurant and ended up driving a whole block east just to go in the back way, but I made it to the order portal eventually. The person running the to-go line(s) was very helpful when she heard I was a first timer, and gave me lots of helpful tidbits. I ended up going with the buffalo salad: carrots, celery, romaine, tomatoes, croutons, then sub feta instead of blue cheese, and the spicy buffalo ranch dressing on the side. I topped this was a side order of grilled chicken. I also ordered a single pretzel stick. Food was ready incredibly quickly. I'm used to a chain restaurant I frequent a lot for salads that takes an unusually long time to prepare food, so this blew my mind a little. I did not love the pretzel stick = it had the taste of garlic, which I hate. I did really like the salad though, although I would have preferred all the ingredients to be mixed, instead of sitting on top of the salad. Plenty of toppings though, over a generous portion of lettuce. No ambiance review because from what I gather this a to-go only kind of place, which is a cool and useful concept. I will definitely be back when the salad craving hits.

This is my go to spot for wraps. The harvest wrap with chicken and broccoli is my all time fav! I…read moreget it every time. Today I tried to order the chickpeas with ranch flavor that was new to the menu but they served them and they were crisp to a tea and tasted burned. I would not buy that again. However, the wrap made up for it. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming even through the drive through experience. I will continue to work my way through the menu and try different wrap combinations.

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Jerusalem Grill And Deli - Chicken Shwarma

Jerusalem Grill And Deli

4.9(125 reviews)
5.9 mi
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We've been to Jerusalem Grill probably four times by now. Enough, that the staff already recognized…read moreus this last time . And let's start there. The staff are so friendly and down to earth. Kind people. I love that. The place itself is inviting and feels extremely unique. It was setup and decorated with care. You walk in and you're in a different place. You forget you're in a shopping center and that this is a storefront restaurant. The mint tea lemonade drink they serve...? DO NOT think twice about trying it. I'm not usually one for minty stuff, but this drink is absolutely phenomenal. What about the food, you ask...? Well, this is officially my place in all of Tampa Bay to eat Mediterranean food. And I've tried many that are absolutely delicious. But Jerusalem beats them all out. The meats are truly, expertly cooked, with flavors that give you that food high that leaves you feeling amazing after the meal. But then the sides are equally impressive. Everything down to their salads is fresh and packed with flavor and nuance. I have not had a bad thing on this menu. It's all been amazing. Oh... try their baklava. Not usually big on desserts, but I'll get that again for certain.

Delicious Mediterranean food right here in Brandon - including fresh falafel, which is hard to come…read moreby! We ordered the Sampler so we could try a little bit of the basics on our first time visit. The sampler included hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel and pita - the baba ghanouj was the stand out. Pure deliciousness - just the right amount of garlic. :) We also enjoyed the lentil soup too - the owner came by our table to check in with us and was super excited for us to try it as she let us know she adds cilantro as her special touch. Can't wait to come back and try more delicious Middle Eastern fare at this locally-owned, family-run business.

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Jerusalem Grill And Deli - Inside decor

Inside decor

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Biscoff cheesecake

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Bare Naked Kitchen - Free soft serve ice cream (sugar cookie flavor)

Bare Naked Kitchen

4.5(184 reviews)
11.2 miSouth Tampa
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Love this place, from the salads to the cauliflower crust pizza to the grab n go…read moresection...everything is fresh and delicious. Friendly and professional service on the phone or in person, great parking, clean restroom. Great place to play mah Jong...all around a great addition to Henderson Blvd. Occasionally it can be tough to get parking, but just be patient and maybe park in the lot for the Dollar Tree! Enjoy the free cone, always a version of caramel or vanilla or sugar cookie, it might be the same flavor, with different names?! Idk ‍

This is my favorite spot in Tampa for a quick, fresh meal! I've tried so many things on their menu…read moreand have never had any complaints! On my recent trip, I tried the Roll in a Bowl and loved how fresh and flavorful the tuna was. The toppings were the perfect choice to compliment the tuna flavor. The only thing I personally don't love is bok choy, so I'll sub that out next time. My boyfriend got The Butcher cauli crust and it tasted phenomenal! The cauli crust could easily fool me because it tastes like a normal thin crust pizza! On other occasions, I have had the Tampa Hot bowl and Porkfection that are also two my favorites. The staff is always so friendly and love to chat with us. They have a great vibe inside for casual sit down dining, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Plus they have free soft serve!! Absolutely love this place and love trusting the quality to order something new every time I visit.

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Bare Naked Kitchen - Beautiful indoor space

Beautiful indoor space

Bare Naked Kitchen - NO MISS STEAK bowl! Soooo good

NO MISS STEAK bowl! Soooo good

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McAlister's Deli - salad - Updated May 2026

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