Excellent service at this location for catering. McAlister's has a convenient online catering order feature which I use often. I've ordered from the location twice now, and have always been pleased with their service, quality of products and value. This visit was no exception! I placed my order online the day prior, and my trays were ready and waiting when I arrived. Despite the place being very busy at lunch hour, a friendly employee helped me pick up the items and ensured everything was included (plates and serving utensils too) . My pix don't do justice, but the platters were nicely arranged and looked fresh/appetizing. A great value for the price! read more

McAlister's Deli - Pinwheel platter (catering order) - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Restrooms accessible, great service and great food. The atmosphere is open and friendly for a sandwich shop. I look forward to thr chicken club. read more

Arrived about 1:30. When entering we noticed 75% of the tables covered with dirty dishes My husband suggested we leave, but oh no, I was hungry for corned beef. We ordered the NYer. We asked for horseradish. After the unwelcoming order, I also asked for a gallon of tea. I was questioned if I was sure and I confirmed yes and she reluctantly fill the container and slammed it on the counter We paid, over $30 and went to find a seat. Not an easy task Our food came and it was a shock. The meat did not fill the slice of bread. It looked like beef from a cheap package of grocery meat. A slice of processed cheese and mayonnaise with horseradish. ( I had explained I have food allergies and told the order taker NO mayonnaise) We ate the meat, my husband went for a refill and came back disgusted, no one was there to help him Will we go back, no way. Next time a trip downtown. read more

Inside total redone since the last time we were in. Tea is now self serve as well as soda. Lemonade is still served by an employee. I got a pecanberry salad with raspberry vinaigrette. It was a big salad. Love the candied pecans. Husband got half ham and cheese and nacho basket. Again the nacho cheese was thick and could have used some cream or milk to thin it out a bit. Service was ok not great. To be honest surprised this location is still open. Never busy when we've been here. read more

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I love coming to McAlisters for the Veggie sandwich! As someone who doesn't eat meat, I appreciate this veggie option that is filling and has fresh produce. Other places have vegetarian sandwiches that are simply sad. I used the app to place a pickup order and when I picked it up, the place was packed for a Wednesday afternoon! I've never seen this place so crowded. Although my order wasn't ready by the estimated time, I only waited about 5 minutes for my food. Considering how busy they were, I didn't mind at all. P.s. I highly recommend downloading the McAlister's app since they constantly send me coupons and deals! read more

McAlister's Deli - The Veggie sandwich with added spring mix - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My sister and I each got grilled chicken salads with ranch. Our bill was $23. We both noticed the ranch cups were not even half filled and not enough for a large salad. I asked for more. He said he could give me one but he would have to charge if I needed more. I am not a drown my salad kind of girl. I understand restaurants charge for extra dressing, but at least at McDonalds the sauce cups are filled consistently. Twenty three bucks is a lot for two salads when you have to pay for dressing. If filling the dressing cups to the 1/3 line is a cost saving measure, Wendy's is a WAY better value if you don't want to just eat naked lettuce. read more

McAlister's Deli - Ranch cup less than half filled - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I'm a solid fan of McAlister's Deli, a national chain with over 500 restaurants in 28 states. The chain has grown fairly rapidly from its Oxford, Mississippi roots first established in 1989. McAlister's is generally known for healthier fare, though certainly you can get a bit decadent. This location is just south of 96th Street directly of Meridian Street in what is mostly a business area with some apartments surrounding it and residential areas to the east and west. McAlister's has deli items, shareables, sandwiches, soups, salads, sides, a few desserts, and beverages. McAlister's is very known for its tea that is Rainforest Alliance certified black tea sweetened with pure cane sugar (you can, and I do, get unsweetened). I typically get the Black Angus Club sandwich. My side is usually a variation of chips (they don't do fries here). I always get a large unsweetened iced tea here. This location does have a self-serve kiosk for its beverages (though I will acknowledge they got me my first serving - likely related to my being a wheelchair user). This location is on the ground floor of an office building with entrances on two sides. There's an entrance that has two accessible spots directly in front of it. When I can, this is where I park. It has an appropriate curb cut and is easily accessible. The entryway is a double-sided glass door. You go forward and order at the counter (you can actually order online and there are numbers on the tables). If you order at the counter (I typically do), they give you a number and bring your food to you. This is a fairly typical decor for McAlister's - warm, somewhat intimate, and a lot of focus on wood and more neutral but warm colors. There's a combination of booths and tables and it's fairly easy to find an accessible table here. I nearly always order my sandwich without horseradish and I've never had an issue with my special order. I don't think I've ever gotten an incorrect order at any McAlister's - not even with delivery. They do have a rewards club and you get a free tea just for joining (it does involve downloading an app). I was here on a Sunday. It was relatively calm, though the post-church crowd did seem to be arriving. Employees were friendly and helpful. I will admit I'm not fond of the credit card machines that suggest a tip - I get it, but meals here are already a bit higher than a lot of places and especially with the self-serve kiosk there's no real "service" happening. This was a solid experience. It was definitely not my favorite McAlister's spot, however, the food was good, the employees friendly, and the prices on par with other locations. The atmosphere offered a nice and quiet place to have lunch before my next obligation for the day. This isn't a destination spot, however, I won't hesitate to return when I'm in the area. read more

This location has a huge outdoor dining area, 12 large tables with 4 chairs per table and they are not placed close together. The indoor dining room seems larger than other locations as well. I arrived around 11:45 am before the lunch rush and parking spots were a premium but a few were still available near the restaurant. The parking lot shares itself with other businesses and buildings nearby. Most people stood in line (there was a sign where to line up if you came in the side door through the outdoor seating area) to order from the five cashiers at the counter. There is an option to go ahead and sit down at a table and use their app to order but I didn't see anyone choosing that option. The line moved very quickly since there were five cashiers separate from the To Go area. I discovered their Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich at the Columbus, IN location in April of this year and ordered it again today. I LOVE this sandwich. The croissant is light and fluffy. The grilled chicken is thoroughly cooked. I was never a fan of honey mustard until I tried it unbeknownst to me on this sandwich and now I'm a fan of the sauce if it's lightly spread which it is on this particular sandwich. I've never particularly liked mayonnaise so honey mustard is a great substitute and compliments the grilled chicken very well. Now I know why it is always offered as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders. The restroom was spotless and extremely clean. All the modern hands free updates were in place on all the equipment. read more

McAlister's Deli - Wall Art - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My boyfriend was fond of a different location from many years back when he lived in the area so we came for lunch. They're located in a shopping center with tons of parking. It's very large and cleans inside. They have plenty of seating both inside and out. It's really cold inside, even though it was so hot outside I had to get my sweater after being inside for only a few minutes. The lady working at the counter had a bit of an attitude...she wasn't friendly at all, didn't smile and didn't make any eye contact. It felt uncomfortable. It was a Monday afternoon and not busy at all. My boyfriend and I both order the loaded spuds. They were just o-k. We didn't finish and had no desire to take the leftovers. The food was underwhelming and the vibe inside was just weird and uncomfortable. The food came out fast so I think if you work nearby, it could make sense to come here for lunch. read more

McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The lunch is filling and service efficient. This was my first visit and I arrived army before the busy lunch crowd. I was a little confused, where and how to order and the clerks were not very friendly or helpful. They preferred that I download the app and order from my table but I chose to order from the counter and wait. I ordered the pick 2 lunch for $9.29 with the McAlister Club and tortilla soup. The food did come out quickly. The sandwich, served on whole wheat toast, was lackluster with little flavor. It was filling. The tortilla soup was tasty/spicy but it was more of a sauce than a soup. They also served bagged tortilla chips on the side which were overly salty. The pickle was good. The dining area is very clean with plenty of seating. There was plenty of parking outside. read more

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Ordered pick up order ahead of time chicken tortilla soup cup came with approximately 4 chips- if you go in and sit down they definitely give you more as well as the salad dressing with the Savannah chopped. Food is great but you'll get jipped if you don't order in. read more

McAlister's Deli - Savannah chopped salad - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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It has been a while since I have been to a McAllister's Deli, and always enjoyed their food and iced tea. Their ambiance is very nice and upscale compared to Panera bread. I have always been impressed with the service at McAlister's. They treat the customers right and with respect. The staff are very professional, friendly, and always willing to help you out with a suggestion on the menu. For dinner, I decided to try the home style lasagna soup and the pecanberry salad. Both were fantastic and very fresh! The lasagna soup was incredible and probably the best soup I have had in a while. The pecanberry salad was healthy and delicious. The vinaigrette dressing was perfect with the salad. The chicken on the salad was perfect and extremely fresh! I had the unsweetened iced tea to drink which McAllister's is known for their iced tea. It was refreshing and very good! The iced tea is amazing and highly recommended if you go to McAllister's. Everything is good at McAllister's Deli, so you will not be disappointed if you dine here for lunch or dinner. It is price worthy and healthy depending on what you order. You will love it! read more

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I'm not sure why the rating was so low??? Maybe the prior management? Maybe 1 bad order?? I've never really had anything bad from this location. I used to go all the time before the pandemic . When I went this particular day...rather slow due to the holiday but received the best service hands down! The new management team was dynamic to say the least. They listen to my prior problems that I had with another location and all they wanted to do was make it right. Heck the other location didn't make it right when I called the manager. I know this is the only location that I will be visiting for now on! Thanks guys for everything. I appreciate everything read more

The Country Potato soup was too salty, and whatever meat was in it, was weird (maybe bacon, or pork?) I could not eat it...very disappointing on a cold blustery day. read more

I go here because although it's a chain, it's locally owned, and all the businesses in this little pocket seem to be hurting for business. McAllister's is a good chain with a good selection of sandwiches, and this location recently got some nice renovations. However, it's still always empty. They have little to no advertising on the exterior, so each time I drive by, I wonder if they're even open anymore. It's honestly a shock they are. It's always so dead when I visit. The food is good but I'm giving two stars for the prices. $18 after taxes for a sandwich is insane. I know the local owner probably can't do anything about that, which is a bummer, but this will probably be my last time here. The Mexican place across the parking lot is far more bang for your buck. read more

We waited 15 minutes while being the only people in the store. Our sandwiches were pitiful. I didn't even try to eat mine out of fear of getting sick. The guy was kind but unfortunately nothing else was decent. We paid $23 for nothing. read more

McAlister's Deli - Harvest Chicken Salad (contains pecans) - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Pretty decent at getting the food you ordered to you but has a rude staff. Staff is younger my age Gen Z, very typical treatment from kids that aren't raised right. Got told today "what do you want" and pointed at the front register while my fiancée and I were waiting in the to go line for our food that was ready in the to go bin right behind her. Weird behavior considering we hadn't talked to anyone yet and didn't have a problem with the fact that they didn't help us right away or anything. I'm very confused why I have to make this review because regular customers that never cause problems shouldn't leave feeling disrespected by a kid. Probably would be a 3.5 maybe 4 if they had better staff. Cross your fingers you don't leave thinking "oh lord this generation is done for" lol read more

Yay! My order came neatly wrapped with the pickle in a little bag. Nice touch, keeps from making the bread soggy....;) Definitely no burrito wrapped sandwich! Thank you! read more

I typically go to this McAllister's location for carry out. The food at this chain is a decent value, good quality and dependable. I go to this location on Indianapolis' north side even though it isn't the closest to where I live. I have found the folks working at this spot to be friendly, competent and my food is prepared quickly and correctly. read more

Although this isn't my first time at this location, I really enjoy going to this McAllisters. I eat fairly healthy (on the weekdays.. that is.. lol) and I just got done studying and wanted something yummy and light to eat. I ended up ordering the grilled chicken club and it was good! I probably will order it again. This is the perfect place to go when you want warm and light food.. I avoid going to fast food restaurants so this fits my lifestyle perfectly. My other favorite meals to get here is the Spuds, salads, and the McAllisters club! You will not be disappointed if you order any of those. I got my food to go tonight as it was fairly late and the manager was extremely nice to me. She ensured that my order was correct and also greeted me by my name several times.. which I thought was very personable. I will be back at this location read more

McAlister's Deli - McAllisters - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I wish I could give zero stars. This McAlister's is near my workplace so I used to place pickup orders here often & take it back to work to eat. Not anymore after my experience today. I thought my veggie club tasted bad today, so after eating a couple of bites, I took off the bread only to discover a completely rotten avocado underneath. There is no way the person making this sandwich didn't notice this. Health inspectors need to check this place out asap. I wonder how many customers were also served completely rotten avocados today. Unacceptable. I called them immediately & they were very nice about it, but I was surprised that they seemed so unfazed about the extent of the rot. This never should've been served in the first place. Horrible quality control. read more

McAlister's Deli - Veggie Club on Gluten-Free bread (& the rotten avocado) - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I came during lunch time- a peak hour, but I was doing takeout. I was there from 12:05 to 12:45 waiting in lines and for food. Chaotic, unfriendly service. I'd never been and I asked the cashier for the soups and he said "same as always" but they weren't listed on their printed menu. He didn't fill my unsweetened iced tea all the way, and was just plain rude. The food was okay. The chicken & dumpling soup was quite good, but the salad was nothing special. I threw out half of it. There aren't a ton of deli options around, and the food is decent, but I wouldn't come back here. Lackluster experience at best. read more

McAlister's Deli - Chicken Caesar salad - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We went in the evening of June 9 for the first time. We're visiting for a baseball tournament. The gentleman that was working the front of the restaurant was amazing! He helped us with making our selections. He was courteous and helpful. Give this guy a raise!! read more

Yikes. I should have canceled my order when I heard the cashier make a snarky comment to another customer regarding the customers name being "Ruthy". The cashier thought it was okay to make a drug, "roofie" reference to the customer. Super yikes! Anyway, my review isn't just regarding the cringe-worthy and horrendously slow service. I had a very simple order and was in a hurry when I walked in. I came at an off time, around 2:30pm, and thought that it would be quick since I ordered my food to-go. Boy, was I wrong. I ordered a Garden Fresh Turkey sandwich without avocado and a side of cucumber & tomato salad. Ladies and gentleman, it took them 20 minutes to throw together my simple, cold sandwich and side. The sandwich was fine; it lacked more turkey, spinach, tomatoes... it needed more of everything. I didn't try the cucumber and tomato side, it looked unappetizing, as though it had been made a few days before. The sandwich wasn't worth the money or the wait. I'm very disappointed that this was my first impression of McAlister's Deli. I doubt I will ever try another location. read more

Food is pretty good but the service was just ok. A lot of kids working with no sense of urgency to move and get things done. We waited 30 MINUTES for our food. I got soup and a grill cheese, my husband got a wrap and my daughter got a ham and cheese. Also, the area was very dusty. read more

McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

First visit at THIS location and we got carryout. Skimped on BOTH sandwiches, and ONE was supposed to be add EXTRA spring mix THE MADE IT ONLY SPRING MIX, side fruit was a three Big Chunks of melon rind with one little pice of cantaloupe. Spud Was Brown n Black omg! BUT our dog loved that bad spud IF YOU ARE ABLE TO WAIT... just a few more miles North up the road at 2550 E.146th St. location We always have received fair/correct portions and served fresh spuds dinning in OR carryout their. read more

Always a solid lunch spot right off 96th and Meridian! I am amazed how long of a line this place can have, but they handle it really well. I usually get the taco salad and some other side - this time it was one of their spuds. The food was good as usual and I always appreciate any place that I can get in and out of in under an hour during a work week. If I have a choice I always prefer to go to a local spot, but every so often this is the quick spot that I know I'll still get a good meal. If you're a pickle or pepper fan - make sure to check out their pickle bar! Great to add to your meal. I will say I do not enjoy their tv-menu, it is incredibly hard to read while you are waiting in line, so I always just look it up on my phone. read more

McAlister's Deli - Choose 2: taco salad and spud ole - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Excellent staff & customer service which is rare nowadays! Luv our Green teas!! Thanks for showing up to work with a smile! IB small biz family read more

McAlister's Deli - Green McAlister's Famous Tea Cheese New York Cheesecake (ARCHIVED) - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been to various McAlister's over the years but only once to this location. I came with a large family group in the middle of the afternoon so we were the only ones in the entire restaurant. With that being said, 3-4 tables surrounding us were all piled with trash from previous guests. With it not being clean, it was a big turn off for me. If they were swamped with customers and busy, I'd understand but all the employees were standing in the back messing around. Even during our hour stay, they weren't cleaned. The food is what you'd expect from a McAlister's, I'm personally a fan of the food for the type of restaurant this is. read more

I went in there last night and as I was walking out a woman walked in and the employee behind the counter called out, "Hi Heather" to her. To which Heather replied, "I forgot my mask. Sorry." But she didn't turn around and leave. I got into my car and waited to see if she came out to GET HER MASK or if she got served. Guess what? She got served without having worn her mask inside the restaurant. I find this inexcusable. There is a state-wide mandate to wear a mask indoors at a business and there is a sign on the outside of the restaurant that a mask is required. If you forgot your mask in the car, then take your lazy butt back out and get it. If you forgot your mask at home then you might as well go home because there isn't any place that should be letting you enter. As someone who has been extremely careful during this mess, I expect businesses to uphold the mandate for EVERYONE. Employees are not allowed to choose who has to wear a mask and who doesn't. So my question is was this woman allowed to be served because she was a friend of the employee, an off-duty employee, or a regular customer? Or do they let everyone who "forgot" their mask come in anyway? None of these answers is acceptable. There is a reason that there is a mandate for everyone to wear a mask. This is how this is spreading. I won't go back. read more

Customer service and food were perfect. Our cashier with the nose piercing was super nice and accommodating. Was genuinely surprised how nice everything was. Three salads came out in less than 5 minutes read more

I want to start by saying I actually really like McAlister's food, and especially the iced tea. But this location is truly terrible!! I have visited it twice (I assumed the first bad experience was just a fluke -- it was not!). The wait times and rudeness of the staff was unbearable. It took 30 minutes the first time we ordered and 40 minutes on our second visit to get our food. The service was bad and they are clearly understaffed. In addition, the manager was rude when we mentioned that the wait time was pretty long when he asked us how the experience was! Never again. There are several McAlister's locations.... pick a different one! read more

Full disclosure I am not a chain restaurant kind of girl, but when you are looking for something quick that didn't come out of a fryer this is a great place to come! The food is always fresh and well prepared. The iced tea is AMAZING! They have soups, salads, sandwiches, and huge baked potato's with toppings. They are nice and willing to customize their offerings for you. read more

I am confused by the last review. This most definitely is a sit down joint - not a deli. You might place your order at a counter, but then you have the choice of dining at either plush booths or marble tabletops. Both the menu offerings and prices are like the Panera chain. Frankly, it was more expensive than I would have expected given a suburban location in the midwest. But, since the food was delicious I suppose it would be worth a return visit. I ordered the Basil Chicken Parmesan Panini, with a side fruit salad to go. There is a special line for "to-go" orders, but as the associate there was over-the-top chatty, I would have made better time standing in the normal line. The fruit salad was average sided; about one cup worth of pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe and grapes. The fruit was fresh, but only the pineapple had much flavor. The Basil Chicken Parmesan Panini was excellent however! I brought it back to a class I was taking, and it made the whole room smell fabulous. The basil-parmesan sauce really makes the sandwich. The portions are fairly large; again on order with Panera, so you can easily plan on eating only half and finishing it off for a mid-afternoon snack. read more

McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a tough one. I come here and return even when service is bad because it's so darn convenient and right next to where I work. The food itself for the price is awesome when compared to fast food. It's about the same price and much healthier. However the service is inconsistent at times and the food portions often times small and inconsistent. I would shy away from ordering nachos. The chili on top is NEVER hot not even warm really. My boss always has to ask for a dish or chili heated up. In regard to the portions, don't be afraid to push back. They do a good job of fixing and resolving issues with the exception of one red headed manager who has absolutely no concept of customer service and is rude to the bus staff. This needs addressed. read more

I really like all the options here. I've tried most of the soups and they are all very yummy. I stop by here frequently on my lunch hour since its close to work. I love the place with one exception: they don't offer the broccoli cheese soup everyday. I always seem to crave it on the days they don't have. It's the bomb. And their spuds are crazy huge! A must try. read more

McAlister's Deli - The BLT and coleslaw - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been here a few times, both eat in and to go. Not sure why the low stars as I've always had a good experience. Nice, clean location and great place to bring your laptop and work. Food is good, typical McAlister's menu and service is friendly and helpful. Easy location to get to and conveniently located right near 465. read more

I have only had McAlister's as catering so I can only speak of the food. It is cold cuts nothing special. You can go to a supermarket buy cold cuts and get this and better bread. I will say the famous iced tea is very good... Ciao!!! read more

I want to start this review by saying that McAlister's chain is one of my favorites. I love the food, the prices, and the sweet tea. Although all those wonderful experiences, my visit to this specific McAlister's was terrible. I ordered a Ceasar salad, cup of soup, and sweet tea. I got my sweet tea right away, grabbed a pickle and sat down with my friend. We waited about 30 minutes and our food still had not come out. I went up to the front desk and asked why, they responded that they were out of the soup we ordered so they had simply not brought our food. I still cannot understand why the didn't come ask us to pick a different soup, but they didn't. We ordered a different soup and sat down, another 10 minutes go by and no food. Finally I went to the kitchen and asked 3 different people to get the meals out. A 1 hour lunch break was quickly turning into potentially 2 hours. After standing there and watching them prepare our soup and salads they finally brought it to the table and apologized profusely. I appreciate that they tried to fix up everything for us and apologize, but that doesn't give me back the 40 minutes that they waited to finally prepare our food. Highly disappointed and I was unhappy how late I was making it back to the office. I will not be going back to this location. read more

RE: the previous review by Jennifer F... How can anyone be confused by calling it a deli because it has seating? Also, "deli" is in the name so it's pretty ok to say that. Anyway, I go here quite often for a fairly inexpensive alternative to fast food. I've tried most everything on the menu and it's all really tasty. I recommend getting salad dressings on the side because they tend to overdress them. My favorites are the Savannah Chopped Salad, the Havarti Sweet Chipotle Chicken, and the Grilled Chicken Spud. read more