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    McAlister's Deli

    3.2 (41 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Not my hair for sure.
    Never... A.

    Not very happy with the last visit here, skimpy, careless, expensive, hair in au jus that showed up as I was finishing up drinking the rest of the juice, don't plan to come back anytime soon, good ice tea tho, Most of the sandwiches are good just needs a better staff.

    Cuban style 6" sandwich

    I stopped at McAlister's deli for the first time yesterday in Marion Illinois. I've recently moved to the area. I ordered the 6 inch Cuban style sandwich. It was good, but it was $11 Plus tax. For a six inch sandwich. Absolutely no value will not be returning after I saw the prices on their menu.

    Burnt BLT.

    Order BLT and they burned it. Didn't realize it until I got back to my hotel. No pride and work. This is shameful.

    Hang T.

    Just like a Panera bread, but with a more country atmosphere and HUGE portions. Their menu is huge! and they get really busy during lunch time. They have the you pick two just like Panera. They have huge bake potatoes that you will never be able to finish in one sitting. I would say that their menu caters more to the people who are less concern about their waistlines, while Panera is very much into smaller portions and healthier ingredients. That's probably why I like Panera more. Their soups are awesome! Especially the chicken and dumplings. Best I've tried so far in this area. They are famous for their sweet tea, and drinks come in one size, LARGE! The people are friendly and they call your name out, walk up to you, and hand you your food personally, but the service is a little slow during lunch time. Just warning you now. If you are going to go there for lunch, call ahead.

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    Zach H.

    Great spot to stop for a bite to eat and to get some of their famous sweet tea! Think the inside could use a remodel but the food was still good. Can't go wrong with the club so good!

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    11 months ago

    went to eat, and met the best worker. penny was nothing but helpful the whole experience. she made our whole atmosphere.

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    2 years ago

    Sandwiches for days!!! The Cuban is my favorite so far! Definitely slaps! Ice tea is best in town!

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    Food was just what you would expect, good! Great customer service!!! - Maybe add some napkin dispensers outside!

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    Frequent customer, great food! Quick service! Clean dining area! Will definitely return! I've liked everything I've tried so far!

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    14 years ago

    Overrated and overpriced. Reminds me of a Panera knockoff! Restaurant was clean and the service was nice though :)

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    Big sandwiches and soup. Little salty. Pretty good road food. Friendly service.

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    Ask the Community - McAlister's Deli

    618 Taphouse - This was placed her by a server clearing a table. Remained for about 30 minutes. Every 5 minutes I asked myself why I had not consumed it.

    618 Taphouse

    3.3(91 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Food and beer were delicious. Italian beef sandwhich and southwest patty melt were spot on. Service…read moreis a little slow, but bartenders are waiting on everyone. Come in, relax, enjoy your time, and your food and drink.

    Oh boy, where to start. I guess I'll begin with the positive things about this place; the…read morebartenders/servers (they're the same people) are friendly...and that's pretty much it. There are QR codes on the bar for the beer menu. It isn't accurate, they're out of several. I was told by a staff member (again, it's hard to tell who fills what role so I'll just call them staff members from here on) that they are "locked out" of that account so I should check the board behind the bar. The board lists the flavor and usually the type of beer. It does not list the manufacturer or really any other details. At this point I ordered a beer and the chicken nachos. I received the beer promptly. I finished that one, then another. Still no nachos. After an hour+ and 3 beers, I cashed out and left. At least they never tried to charge me for the nachos. I witnessed numerous dishes returned to the kitchen. There were 2, sometimes 3 staff members for the entire bar and dining room. All were friendly but seemed inexperienced. I witnessed at least 2 on their phones at some point. Last but not least, the atmosphere. The place could be really amazing. When I was there, the bar was sticky. 3 of the lights above the bar were burned out and the fixtures, obviously intended for old looking filament bulbs had bright LEDs installed giving the ambiance of a hospital waiting room. The recessed can style lighting in the rest of the establishment wasn't much better. The stools at the bar are seriously worn. It's almost worth visiting for the spectacle...almost. Update: they did charge me for the nachos. I misread the receipt that night.

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    618 Taphouse - Nashville hot chicken sandwich with fried mushrooms.

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    Panera Bread - Fuji Apple Chicken Salad & Autumn Squash Soup You Pick 2

    Panera Bread

    3.0(31 reviews)
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    Grabbed the Pick Two...a Greek salad (ordered without chicken) and the spicy fiesta chicken…read moresandwich. Everything was fresh and exactly as requested. Staff were very kind and helpful, and the restaurant was very clean. Fast, comfortable spot for an easy lunch especially nice with the fireplace during colder weather.

    On Saturday, 4/25/2026 at approximately 8:15 AM, my fiancé and I stopped by Panera Bread on DeYoung…read moreSt. in Marion, IL for a quick breakfast. What we experienced was unacceptable, and I feel it's important to speak on it. When we entered, there was a woman cutting bagels and a male manager moving back and forth behind the counter. Neither of them greeted or acknowledged us. We initially gave the benefit of the doubt and assumed they were busy, so we took time to decide what we wanted to order. Still, no one spoke to us or asked if we needed assistance. While we stood there waiting, another couple came in, looked around, and ultimately left without being helped. Shortly after, an elderly couple entered, walked up to the counter, and were immediately greeted and assisted by the same employee who had ignored us. At that point, we were completely taken aback. Throughout this entire time, the manager continued walking back and forth without acknowledging us. When I finally spoke up, the woman looked directly at me and smirked. I then moved to the pickup counter and asked another employee for the general manager's contact information. She immediately smiled, called the manager over, and told us he would assist shortly. We could hear him complaining about being busy and not having time for this. When he came to the counter, I asked for the general manager's name and number. He did not ask how he could help or why we were requesting the information. His only response was, "The name is on the door of the restaurant." I took photos of the employee and the posted information on the door, then contacted Panera's customer service line (855-372-6371) to file a complaint and requested a return call. As of today, I have not received any response. I am sharing this because this type of behavior is unacceptable. I will no longer remain quiet or walk away from situations that feel unfair and discriminatory. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect--period.

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