McAlister&#x27;s Deli

This was my first time in Domenico's Italian Deli but I can guarantee I will go back next time, I'm…read moredown in the boro! My son had the Sicilian I believe on sourdough and I went for Laney on sourdough with mustard, mayo, onions, and pepperonis. It was delightful! There are lots of delicious options on the menu and the staff was very helpful in making recommendations. Very cute little deli on the square.

I'm mostly vegetarian and love a good olive salad so I asked if they could make me the muffuletta…read morewithout the meat. I ended up with a kids grilled cheese with the olive salad and it was delicious and the perfect size for me. Lady at the till is super nice, heard what I wanted, and made it happen. It was pretty crowded but I was planning on getting it to go anyway. There was a long line but it went pretty quick. It's a hopping place.

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Hank's Honky Tonk

3.9(49 reviews)

1.5 mi

Loved this spot- the drinks were spot on, food was delicious, live music was beautiful and service…read morewas friendly as can be. The patrons are kind and social, it's a small setting so we sat at the bar and had some Bee's Knees. My friend got hers with Tanqueray but I got mine with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey which I recommend. Our food came out quickly and I even saw a cook come out to ask another bar goer if he was satisfied with the way his chicken was prepared which was a nice touch. Our bartender Olivia also went above and beyond, and we felt so comfortable here. The fried apps we got were vegetarian friendly and I'd suggest this place to anyone staying nearby in Murfreesboro.

A true "local" hangout! Although we are fairly new to Tennessee let alone Murfreesboro, Hank's…read moregives the vibe of "Cheers". For those that do not know Cheers it is an iconic TV show that takes place at a local bar! As the theme song goes " You wanna go where everybody knows your name" of course we didn't know the bartender let alone the customers. But they made us feel like one of the crew. It was karaoke night and it was a lot of fun and a lot of good singers too! Now that's all good and all but what about the food? Well, it came out fresh and I must say for a little "hole in the wall" it was delicious! We ordered the fried mushroom appetizer! OMG! So delicious! The dip was a great compliment to an already tasty appetizer! If you like mushrooms, I highly recommend it! I ordered the Hanks Honky Tonk Burger and my husband ordered the Mushroom and Swiss Burger. The fries were seasoned well, didn't need ketchup, for me at least. The burgers were cooked to perfection! My husband gave it his "tasty" review It was only the bartender who was working the floor, and she rocked it! She was attentive even though the bar was kinda packed. Kudos to the rockstar bartender/server!!! She deserves a It was an amazing date night in an atmosphere of friends having a good time. A great decision to just drive 1.2 miles down the road to try out a local American food restaurant! We just might be one of the "locals" going into Hank's where everybody would know our names This restaurant truly deserves a

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Buona

4.3(84 reviews)

3.1 mi

This place has been on my list for several months now so I stopped at the Buona in Murfreesboro on…read morethe way home from Cookeville. To give them a fair shake at a comparison to Chicago, I ordered two iconic Chicago staples, an Italian Beef and a Chicago Dog. First the beef, I ordered it with hot giardiniera and dipped. The beef was tender, flavorful and the peppers packed a pleasant heat. The bread was sturdy had a good flavor as well. Considering we are outside of Chicago, I'd go 4.5 stars. The Chicago dog looked and tasted legit complete with the neon green relish. For the dog I'd also go 4.5 stars. Seems like Murfreesboro might be sleeping on this great spot cause I was there at 6:30 on a Sunday evening and it wasn't packed. Highly recommend this spot when you are in the Boro to get your Chicago fix, it deserves our support!

Be prepared to read a magazine article length review of this establishment. Usually I do not review…read morechain or franchise restaurants, but this was so good, I made an exception. I was intrigued by a mail brochure, then their video. I like the place VERY much. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because I reserve those for Italian restaurants with table cloths, vino, attentive waiters and opera playing in the back ground. It is based on FOUR visits because I liked it so much and did not want to give an incomplete review. First will be a detailed list of the dishes we tried and then I will get o ambiance and service at the very end. Here goes the food review first. Chicago Hot Dog. I'm not from Chicago and only know the signature food by reputation but my wife and I were impressed. The bun was very good with the poppy seed on the outside. Holding its own was a nice hot dog through the additional dressings. I ordered mine with the hot gardenia. It was delicious but instead of a vinegar base, it was a nice olive oil. French Fries Our family recognizes my wife as our resident expert on quality fries. She rated these as among the best she has ever eaten. I agreed with her that that they were crispy outside and fluffy inside. She added comments that they held up on the plate as she ate. Being crinkle cut, those fries tend to get soggy, but these retained their crispness through out. Chicago Beef Visiting their website you will see how they prepare their beef for meal. My wife indicated that it was fairly standard, but I drew me in. Admittedly, I have only tried a few of this type of sandwich. The things I liked about it was that it was juicy without soaking the roll and plate. It also had a nice flavor. Pasta On the wall in the store is a sign advertising that the pasta is fresh, never dried and that peaked my interest. Signature Rigatoni Marinara was the menu Item I chose and felt like it was one of the best pasta dishes I have ever enjoyed. Thin, long pastas are classified by a number indicating their thickness. I could not find such a classification for rigatoni. While I may be a bit of an engineer, I studied the wall thickness of this pasta. Compared to what I buy in the grocery store, this had a thicker wall. It is important because the pasta was cooked al dente. The mouth feel of the thicker pasta and feel to the tooth was great. Do not feel I am discounting the sauce, but it was one of the best I think southern Italy would offer. Brownie On a whim, I grabbed a brownie because my wife did not want to stop at a candy store for me to get chocolate to go with my bourbon at home. It was light in texture, but incredibly full of quality chocolate flavor. It was great taste for taste, sip for sip. Beef and Gardenia Pizza Our fourth visit to justify my rating was with my wife, adult son and I. Surprisingly, she ordered the pizza choice because it was unique, Neither of us had gardenia on a pizza. Their Tavern Pizza is 10" and cut checkerboard style, not wedges, which was fine by us. The one pizza was enough for my wife and I. We both agreed that the Marinara sauce was the same as on the pasta. The pie was loaded with toppings. In fact, it was hard to get a true taste of the crust. It was also so loaded that she commented that it was a good thing we ate in the dining room instead of taking it home. If we took it home, she suggested, the copious toppings would totally soak the crust. Gardenia served here is in olive oil, not vinegar. As such, it gave a nice flavor to the pie. I thought my wife ordered extra cheese, but, no. That thick blanket is standard. The blend of toppings was just wonderful and the gardenia was just spicy enough. Margherita Pizza All pizza restaurants are judged by their Margherita pizza as far as my son goes. This pie was not traditional, so he simply gave it a "good" evaluation. He would rather get this pizza at other restaurants, but if he came back here, he would order it. Among his comments were that normally tomato slices were on the pizza, but this one had the diced tomatoes in this. Also, all the basil, while tasty was just piled up in the center instead of strewn all over the top. Now for service and ambiance. Of my trips, I was there a few times shortly after they opened for the day and once during a very busy time. Both times, the meal came out in a timely basis and the meals very fresh. On one trip, I ordered beer. The counter person was underage, and left to find a manager to complete the order. She was not clear in diction and we did not know why she left, but it was O Being new, it was very clean. Ambiance is very bright and well lit. Large windows give a good view of the area. Promotional signs and posters are informative and appropriate.

Chicago Dog with with Everything it comes with. Mustard, Relish, Onions, Sport Peppers, Tomato, Celery Salt and a Kosher Pickle

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.1(12 reviews)

1.0 mi

Food took almost a half hour to get after ordering. They weren't any busier than usual. I saw…read morepeople eating their food and leaving that came after me. There are a lot of sub shops in Murfreesboro. Good subs. Slow service. They had plenty of workers. Idk.

We ordered on GrubHub - no cheese, add jalapenos and banana peppers to one sub, no onions on the…read moreother. Both subs came with cheese, there were no jalapenos, and onions were on both subs. What in the world is the purpose of offering customization if you're just going to ignore it? Ridiculous. We have dairy allergies and didn't even see the cheese until halfway done with the sub. Very, very poor experience. And it's the first time we've tried Jersey Mike's. We won't be doing that again!

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The Honey Baked Ham Company

2.6(24 reviews)

1.5 mi

Who doesn't love Honey Baked Ham? These hams are delicious, but a bit pricey so I only get them a…read morecouple times a year. I was very surprised today when I went in to pick my ham up on the last day they were opened before the Thanksgiving holiday that they weren't that busy...usually there's a line out the door. There were only two other people in the store. Maybe COVID and the economy has killed the desire to splurge a little bit this year on things like a great Honey Baked Ham? I sure hope not! We want to support these guys and keep them in our community for the long haul.

I went in after a long day of work and wanted a salad and drove 45 minutes. They were still open…read moreand when I walked in they said they couldn't service me because everything was "put up" for the day , very inconvenient, disappointing and unprofessional.

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Penn Station East Coast Subs

3.9(75 reviews)

0.0 mi

This has been my favorite place for a sub--until today. My Italian had ZERO cheese and there was…read moreno ham--they put turkey on it. There were fries all over the floor and counter and the employees were slow. Took a long time to get my one. small. sub. Sooo sad. I'll try again because they are incredibly good when they are right, but unless management steps up their game I won't be going. Clean up the place and make the food right please!

Great food, fantastic service!!! It's looks great in here! Looked like they fixed up the place, but…read moreit's nice!!!!! Love the vibe!!!!!

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Firehouse Subs

3.1(13 reviews)

1.6 mi

ordered the steak cheese melt with caramelized onions but the steak is undercooked (pink) and the…read moreonions are raw. So frustrating.

Good service, helpful, patient. Food depends n what item ordered. Some things are made to match…read morepricing while others felt gypped. First location where left happy all around. Ambiance is clean, not super comfy, but an interesting theme. They serve fries now which is nice because a Bay Area of chips isn't our go to. Love the plethora of sauces available to self serve from. Discovered some new ones.

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The Sandwich Factory

4.0(170 reviews)

2.8 mi

I have mixed feelings…read more.. So, the food is good and all, especially the tater tots. *They are the BEST tater tots EVER!* It is kind of quiet, like, I didn't hear any music. The only sounds I heard was the sound of people talking when getting Uber Deliveries picked up and the quiet sound of them cooking food. Staff was kind and friendly. It took a while for them to make me and my dad's burgers, but there were only two chefs there. If you go you HAVE to get the tater tots! I only docked a star because the wait time it was 5-10 maybe 15 or so minutes. 9.5/10 Recommend Review #4 P.S. The wait may have been because they were closing for the night soon.

Stopped at The Sandwich Factory in Murfreesboro... great spot! Staff was friendly and answered all…read moreour questions. Our food was made hot and fresh and was very yummy! Restaurant was clean and busy. We will definitely visit again!

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Lascassas Restaurant & Cafe

4.8(8 reviews)

2.0 mi

Service is amazing and the owner is so nice and welcoming. Food is delectable. You honestly can't…read morego wrong ordering anything on the menu. The chicken quesadillas are massive and so flavorful. The gyros are also amazing. The lamb is juicy and full of flavor. They have the best cucumber sauce around! Atmosphere is bright and inviting.

Just moved to this side of Murfreesboro. This place was a lot more popular than I expected but was…read morestill rather fast and very good food. Was beyond happy with my experience here

Open food prep. Two shawarma poles going in!

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Newk's Eatery

3.5(52 reviews)

1.0 mi

They have Yummy gluten free pepperoni and sausage pizza. They have easy online ordering for pickup.read more

I don't leave many negative reviews, but I have to say I was not impressed with my experience at…read moreNewk's. My first visit went smoothly--decent salad, though a bit on the pricey side. However, my second visit today left a lot to be desired. I used the self-order kiosk to place a to-go order: two turkey and avocado sandwiches (which were supposed to come with Swiss cheese), two bags of chips, one soda, and a French dip with a fruit cup that I paid extra for. While the food was prepared quickly and the packaging was all sealed up and gave the impression that everything was correct, that unfortunately wasn't the case. Both turkey sandwiches were missing Swiss cheese, and the fruit cup that I paid extra for was nowhere to be found. At a total of $42.25, that's frustrating and disappointing. The sandwiches were okay, but given the cost with the mistakes, I doubt I'll be returning.

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I was not impressed with this place at all. It wasn't clean. We waited about 5 minutes to order. Another 20 minutes to get our food. Our food wasn't good either. Will not be going back. read more

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