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    McAlister's Deli

    3.8 (144 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    MCALISTER'S DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jon H.

    Did a quick off-site lunch meeting today. We were planning on going to another place but they were closed so we hit up McAlister's that was nearby and open. This is an order at the counter and find a table deli. After ordering we had our food rather quickly. Service was good and done with a smile...always get points for that with me. Lots of seating inside and very clean. I ordered the Spicy Chipotle Ranch Turkey Bacon sandwich with avocado and a side of Mac & cheese. The sandwich was delicious but the mac was kinda blah. On a scale of 1 - 10, it was good, not my first choice to eat at but a solid option.

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    Sarah M.

    So good! The workers were very friendly and it was clean inside. The food was very yummy as well!

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    Natasha T.

    I frequent this Deli occasionally. The corned beef sandwich brings me back to my midwestern roots. They are so good. Surprisingly the potato salad is top tier sprinkled with paprika for an added delight. The famous sweet tea is very good also. I always experience good customer interactions when I'm at McAlister's Deli and enjoy dining in. They have an awesome rewards program too. If you've never been to McAlister's add it to your places to try!

    Ruben sandwich-takes some effort to get your mouth around this fella!
    Angela D.

    We were completely unsure of what we were going to find in a deli in a strip mall, but we were pleasantly surprised by our experience. Out running errands with my aunt, we were ready for lunch. We thought we'd give McAlister's a try. Yum! I headed to the counter while she grabbed a table. The counter help was friendly and efficient. We ordered a Ruben sandwich (!) and the Spud Max. Wow! The sandwich was loaded with corned beef- by all reports very tasty. The potato was epic. Huge and loaded with goodness. Needless to say, we both took boxes home. Well done McAlister's!

    Deni G.

    Delicious Sandwiches and More This was my first visit to McAlister's and it has now become one of my favorite sandwich shops. On this visit I ordered the Club and a side of potato salad. My sandwich was loaded with moist lean turkey,ham, bacon, cheddar, Swiss, and the best tasting honey mustard. As much as I enjoyed my sandwich I really enjoyed the potato salad, with chunky potatoes, creamy mustard and egg dressing, ot was the best potato salad I've had in a very long time. I definitely would recommend friends and family to give McAlister a try..... you won't be disappointed.

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    Deedee W.

    McAlister's, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.... Great service, great food, great space.. and vegetarian chili?! Waaa?! This is one of the best sandwich shops I have ever tried. The selection of sandwiches come loaded with the freshest foods and breads. You will not go hungry here! Besides the sandwiches they have salads, soups, deserts and "spuds!" Yep, you read that. Loaded potatoes of every kind. They also offer a deal called a "choose 2". Exactly how it sounds. Half of anything they have on the menu and add another option to that. It is a great deal. If you want a hearty sandwhich... or salad...or soup or spud... or a great desert.. go to McAlisters!

    Sandwich - Delicious!!!!
    Anthony B.

    Sandwich is amazing! Tea is amazing! The lady in the front who took our order (didn't get her name) was super sweet & helpful. Brought the to-go order to us at our table when it was ready and took our teas and topped them off before sending us on our way. Clean and friendly environment. 100% recommend.

    New Southwest Steak Spud-best I've had in years!
    Jon M.

    This was my 1st time at a McAlisters and I was McWowed! I had the New Southwest Steak spud with mac & cheese, cucumber salad, broccoli c heddar soup, large signature ice tea & last but not least NY double chocolate cheesecake. The spud entree was top five I ever had with alot of succulent steak slices, cheddar cheese sour scream and the potato was huge-enough food for a whole day and only $12 is a great value. The mac & cheese was perfect-thick, creamy & delicious. The broccoli cheddar soup was also a top five ever item for me! The NY double choc. cheesecake was rich, dense and super delicious. It satisfied my regular chocolate craving. Service by Manager Hector, counter staff Tara & Ryan was top 1% at any restaurant I've patronized. This restaurant is run extremely well! The dining area is large, very clean with a pleasant upbeat ambience. This is the best deli restaurant I've been to in Tempe and top five in Arizona.

    Cup of Soup and 1/2 Sandwich
    Kaelyn G.

    Nice place for a quick lunch of soup, salad, or sandwiches. Very reasonably priced with good portions! Food was good, not amazing, but I would eat there again. Service was friendly and efficient.

    Yummmer!

    Staff was very kind and accommodating, I have anxiety so this really helped. I'm also keto and they were able to get me a meal that could satisfy my diet. Amazing environment and mood, love the staff and would for sure come again!! Also yeah the Food was the BOMB!!!

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    I ordered the Chicago French dip and it was a generous portion and fair price. Service was fast and friendly.

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    I stayed at a nearby hotel and decided to try this place. The folks who work there are amazing, and the food is yummy!

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    $11.49 for a baked potato with a tiny amount of meat and toppings. At a fast food joint. Simply outrageous.

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    Easy ordering with mobile ap. My food was ready for pickup when I arrived. Nice sandwich. Good customer service.

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    Worth Takeaway

    Worth Takeaway

    4.7
    (1.6k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    6/25/26 First visit…read more After court Sandy and I headed to Main Street looking for breakfast please I bookmarked. Worthy Takeaway was in our sights to try. Parking 5/5 Arrived close to 9 am and we parked just east on Robson where plenty street spaces were available. Atmosphere 4/5 The dining room is a work in progress having added seating after being a takeout business only hence the name worthy of taking away. Walks have been removed opening up the space. It's a cute option for downtown food. Service 5/5 This is a counter order business. Grab menus bring them to your table. Head to the counter and place your orders. Food is delivered to your table. Fast and friendly service. Food 5/5 We both ordered the breakfast burritos, coffee and iced tea and a homemade banana pudding dessert. The burritos had country style potatoes, eggs and bacon. They came with a light verde salsa. The burritos hit the spot, we're hearty and filling. Worthy Takeaway or dining in my friend's-SYOY!

    I went back the other day to try their limited time fish sandwich, and when I say it was the…read moresoggiest fish sandwich I've ever eaten, I am not lying. The breading was sopping wet and made eating it so unpleasant. The worst part was I paid 18$ for it, with a side of chips(fries would have been more). I was very disappointed. Their whole menu is honestly overpriced. Kind of disappointing what's become of this place. Edit: wasn't sure how to reply to the owner's comment, but I did eat it there, and the very first bite the sandwich fell apart. Honestly, I couldn't taste the fish at all, the flavor from the oil overwhelmed everything else. And you're right I have no problem paying more for quality, but at least for this sandwich it wasn't there.

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    DeFalco's Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli

    DeFalco's Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli

    4.3
    (2.7k reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    We LOVED our dinner at DeFalco's so much we returned the next day... and the next!…read more For dinner on our first visit, we ordered the Chicago beef sandwich and spaghetti with meatballs. I highly recommend trying both, especially if you've never had a Chicago beef. The juicy beef paired with giardiniera is super savory. Damn! I'm craving it again. For lunch on our second visit, we ordered the Chief Beef special and a margherita pizza. This was, by far, the BEST margherita pizza ever! I think I've said that in another review... but for reals this time! The pizza was perfectly crispy on the bottom with just the right amount of basil to top off each bite. For dinner on our third visit, we ordered the clam linguine and an Italian beef sandwich. My husband says this clam linguine was better than the other versions he's eaten at Little Italy. The Italian sandwich was good, but not as savory as the Chicago beef. Can't wait to eat here, again, the next time we visit the Padres during spring training.

    Came here right out of the airport and was excited to try this Italian Grocer and deli! I got…read morerecommended this spot by my co worker and it was well worth it! It was really busy and all the seats were full but the service for ordering was really fast but we waited quite a while to get our food. I know it was packed but felt a little unorganized. The menu is a A LOT so we didn't know what to get. Ended up getting a half each of their Italian sandwiches. It was such a good quality sandwiches and all the ingredients tasted fresh. My dad liked it a lot so thats all I care about too haha. Everyone sitting near us were getting a variety of menu options so seems like anything you get here, would be great!

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    Chik Pop

    Chik Pop

    4.4
    (15 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Easy peasy 5 stars…read more Tempe Eats has a cool concept, there are several smaller restaurants that are setup in a food court deal, you use the QR Code to get your food. They have alcohol which seems to be sold by a different company-- Anyways chik pop is just amazing. I got the OG Sando spicy which was a perfectly fried chicken thigh in a sandwich-- they add an extra piece of chicken with it so just on portion size this place is a winner. The heat was solid and the chicken was juicy check my pic. Staff was super friendly and the Tempe Eats has someone checking on you as well. The sandwiches come with a purple Italian style dressing ( not sure what is was) that you may find off-putting so if you are sensitive to that stuff get the sauce on the side. I didn't mind it all. Sandwich comes with fries-- the place has water pitchers with lemons in it, get some water. You need to try this place! Can't wait to go back.

    The restaurant has a food court style concept, which I thought was neat since I've never been to a…read moreplace like that in AZ. I ordered the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, and the portion was huge the chicken was spilling out of the bread! I was actually the only one at the table who finished the whole thing (I was hungry!). We came here for my brother's birthday and our server did a great job making him feel special. They offered him a birthday shot, but since he doesn't drink, they brought us churros for the table instead which was sweet of them. One thing to note* I wasn't expecting it to be as spicy as it was. Our server did give me a heads up but I personally loved the heat. If you're not into spicy food though, it might be a bit much.

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    McAlister's Deli - delis - Updated June 2026

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