McAlister's Deli

When I first visited Southern Pines years ago, my mom took me here. I was a little bit skeptical,…read moreI'm not going to lie. It's right next to a gas station and the name...well...let's just say I had questions. Usually it's the places that are a hole in the wall and dives that are the best, though. Let me just say...after I ordered my sandwich and saw that it came with pickles, I was already a happy camper before I tried the sandwich. That was probably around four years ago. Then I took a bite...and it was unlike any sandwich I'd ever had before. It did get a little messy, but what's good food without it being a little messy? Honestly, I'm kind of a mess so it probably had something to do with that. Four years later - nothing had changed. I love going there to get a sandwich when I'm in the area. I just wish they were open a little later. My top three picks are the Birdie, Greek, and Real Italian. You can't go wrong with any of them. I've also tried the Wally, Sand, Pitching, Flip, Original, and New Yorker (sometimes a family member will let me try some of their sandwich...and vice versa). All great. There is just something about my top three though. I love that they are made fresh to order, that you can customize them, that they have an option for gluten free bread, and unsweetened or sweet tea (their unsweetened tea is delicious). I usually get an extra pickle when I remember. They have decent selections for sides as well. Nothing like a good sandwich from Wedgies and a cool drink in the summer! I do wish for more drink and side options...but that's me being super nit-picky. Get yourself a sandwich from Wedgies! You won't be sorry. Sometimes, calling ahead or placing an order ahead is the best way to go because it's usually very busy. Give a nice smile to all the kind people there as well. They do work hard!

Unassuming location, but the capacity quickly became overwhelmed at lunch, because clearly many…read morefolks know how good these sandwiches are. Yes, the bread is quite peculiar but it's delicious, and the stuff between the "slices" is equally good as well as plentiful. I went with the Real Italian and found it full of flavor. Now I'll need to make a few return trips and try some of the other selections.

Greek Sandwiche with Potato Salad

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Brooklyn Pickle

3.6(32 reviews)

0.6 mi

First time at the Brooklyn Pickle in my home town! Went with the fam and the 4 of us ate…read moresandwiches, had 4 drinks, a bag of chips, and two desserts for $50 (with military discount). I got a half sandwich which was huge - but decently messy with the bread falling apart. BUT the ingredients all tasted great (I got turkey/roast beef, lettuce, tomato, and pickles) and it was super filling. The cheesecake was delicious!

Fun place to get a sandwich. Food is delicious. Always had a pleasant experience each time.read more

Brooklyn Pickle - A very helpful Aidan made this for me and he has turned me into a weekly customer. BP is my go-to restaurant for delicious sandwiches.

A very helpful Aidan made this for me and he has turned me into a weekly customer. BP is my go-to restaurant for delicious sandwiches.

A "BLT" is what they called it but dear god.

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The Honey Baked Ham Company

5.0(9 reviews)

1.6 mi

Wife just now discovering Honey Baked Ham. Was blown away by everything. According to her this is…read morethe best turkey she's ever had. She was upset that I've allowed her to drive by all these years and never told her. Soft bun. Delicious honey mustard that really ties everything together. Potato salad made with fresh herbs. When I was younger Grandma would order us a ham for the holidays. Fond memories of eating ham for a week straight. So tasty it never got old.

Delicious chicken salad sandwich! The lunch combos are great and the prices are reasonableread more

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Chicken Salad Chick

4.5(4 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great choices Excellent service…read more All the salads are very good. The spicy salads could use just a bit more heat but for a person with just a notch more heat they are perfect. Very good place to get everyday chicken salad

The food is fresh always. I enjoy the chicken salad and fruit bowls. The drinks are average.read more

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Roast

4.6(82 reviews)

3.7 mi

Amazing food and service!! Loved the unique menu. Will definitely be back the next time we are in…read moretown.

RUDE! Don't waste…read moreyour money on mediocre food. Quality is inconsistent but the rude customer service is consistent!

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Fusion Mexican Ramen Bowl!! (Seasonal Special 9/11/2024)

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Fries are better than tots to me.

The Workshop Tavern

4.7(96 reviews)

3.2 mi

I can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant! From the moment we walked in, we felt…read morewelcomed. The atmosphere was inviting, the service was fantastic, and the food was absolutely delicious! It's always nice to find a restaurant where you can enjoy a great meal, friendly service, and an overall wonderful experience. You can tell they take pride in making their customers happy. Great food, great people, and great service! I highly recommend giving this place a try. We will definitely be back!

We are so glad we found this restaurant as we were looking for a late dinner and their kitchen is…read moreopen until 9 PM Thursday evening. Staff greeted us right away and was very attentive and friendly. I ordered the chicken salad pita and had to take most of it home as it was very filling and full of flavor. It had a creamy texture and the chicken was tender. The raspberry ginger lime mocktail was packed with flavor. they offer a large variety of beer, wine, and liquor. Very clean restaurant.

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Best Espresso Martini in Moore County!

Jersey Mike's Subs

3.5(25 reviews)

1.9 mi

Jersey Mikes has always been good. You know exactly what you're going to get every time. I really…read morelike their sandwiches.

The staff is super friendly and helpful, the service is quick, and the food is high quality! I…read morenormally don't like dealing with the staff because they tend to be rude or unpleasant, but I was surprised by their cheerful and conversational attitude. I also really like the Pepsi products lol

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Rudino's Pizza & Grinders

3.7(100 reviews)

1.6 mi

Food was great. We had a burger and the Sicilian grinder ( half size) and a Mexican Mule. The only…read morething I would change would be instead of a bag of chips I would like homemade chips. My husband did get the upgraded side with the fries The server was very attentive. It did seem to take a little while for the food to come out but it wasn't bad and it seemed like food came out for multiple tables at the same time. I will definitely go back I want to try the pizza next time

The food is good, but the front-of-house attitude makes me not want to come back…read more When my group walked in, we were completely ignored--no greeting, no sign ( did not see it if they had one) nothing to indicate whether we should seat ourselves or wait. Unsure of what to do, we walked around the corner and sat down at a high-top table. Seconds later, an employee power-walked past us and snapped, "If you want to sit here, you have to be seated by the host," before immediately walking off. I understand we made a mistake by seating ourselves, but the delivery and attitude were completely uncalled for. If a customer spoke to the staff with that level of disrespect, they'd be asked to leave. To make it worse, we went back to the front, and the host escorted our group right back to the exact same table we had just been scolded for sitting at. If that was the table we were getting anyway, why not just bring us the menus and politely let us know the policy for next time? If the staff simply acknowledged guests when they walked in with a basic "hello," these misunderstandings wouldn't happen. Good food isn't enough to make up for being treated like an inconvenience.

Great atmosphere and about to try this food

Manager and owners refuse to return my phone calls and end emails

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The Villager Deli

3.7(79 reviews)

2.5 mi

I never write review, but this is one every needs to hear. Walking in, looks like an average deli…read more Sat down and instantly brought beverage. I looked at the menu (lots of option, cheap) and ordered food. Came out in 3 min, not lying. Everything was spectacula. Food tasted amazing. Perfect blend of flavor and not too much salt or grease like other places have. It was not too busy when I was there, but then the lunch rush came in. I expected things to decline a little, but that did not happen. Things actually exceeded expectations (other than noise, but nothing can fix that). Arguably the best thing here is the service. They were not short-staffed and were on top of everything. Very quick service, very friendly, honestly the best service I have ever seen. They filled your drink the instant it was low. Everything here was top notch. Truly a hidden gem. Go here for an awesome quick eat or a good time. I will definitely be coming back.

We stopped by for Sunday brunch and appreciated the ample seating and relaxed atmosphere. While the…read morebrunch menu was limited, there were still plenty of solid options. We tried the French toast and the eggs plate -- both dishes were fresh and thoughtfully prepared, reminiscent of classic diner fare with a touch more care. The main drawback is the pricing. You'll pay Pinehurst-level prices for what is essentially elevated diner food. A half-glass mimosa runs $9.50 (albeit with quality champagne), and two scrambled eggs with toast and potatoes is $14. The food is good, but be prepared to pay a premium for the experience

The Villager Deli - French Dip sandwich. I upgraded to fries instead of potato chips. Au jus dip is in the small white cup at lower right corner of photo. Yum!

French Dip sandwich. I upgraded to fries instead of potato chips. Au jus dip is in the small white cup at lower right corner of photo. Yum!

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Quiche of the day- Bacon cheddar tomato and side salad with bleu cheese and balsamic

Firehouse Subs

1.8(21 reviews)

1.8 mi

Love the food, but the two women working ran their mouths the whole time we were in there about a…read morecoworker. Not what you want to listen to while you are eating.

Lady here is super rude , food is expired everywhere bread hard I will never visit here againread more

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Citizen Q.

1 year ago

Been reading a lot of negative reviews but our experiences have been very good. The staff has always been very pleasant and accommodating. Their chicken tortilla soup is very tasty, their salads have been very good and they make a killer reuben. Sorry you felt your experience wasn't good, ours have been. read more

Donahue T.

8 years ago

For the price, I'm disappointed in the taste, the portion size and the freshness. I understand why the reviews are not good!

Nick W.

10 years ago

Food was excellent at a great price. The deli was clean and the employees were very friendly.

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Staff were very friendly and helpful, especially since this was our first visit here. We came from…read moreTexas to visit family and Mezeh was recommended by our hotel staff. We wanted food that was somewhat healthy after a day full of traveling. We all three got the build your own bowl. I got the shredded cabbage as a green item, then the grilled chicken, corn, Pearl couscous, tzatziki sauce, and I cannot remember the other toppings. The bowl was very refreshing and somewhat healthy after consuming airport food earlier in the day. We got water for the drink because the soda fountain was broken. The dining room could use a deep clean as well as the restrooms. I did notice that when we were eating the staff were killing flys with a bug zapper tennis racquet type thing. I'm just hoping none of those flys landed in the food. Yikes! I honestly forgot my phone in the car and didn't go back to get it for pictures so that's why there aren't any.

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