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    McAlister's Deli

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

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    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.

    The menu!
    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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    DeFalco's Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli

    DeFalco's Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli

    4.3
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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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    Goldmans Deli

    Goldmans Deli

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    Goldman's Deli Where Your Soul and Your Stomach Both Get Hugged…read more If comfort food had a headquarters, it might very well be Goldman's Deli. Walk through the door and suddenly you're not just hungry you're home. The smells alone could make a grown person misty-eyed. Now let's talk about the pastrami. Lean, tender, and stacked so generously you start wondering if the sandwich needs its own zip code. One bite and you understand why people keep coming back. Two bites and you're already planning your next visit. The soups? Forget therapy have a bowl. Rich, comforting, and restorative. The kind of soup that makes you feel like somewhere in the kitchen a grandmother is quietly nodding with approval. And then there's the gefilte fish. Not the ordinary, polite little slice. This one is special delicate, flavorful, and downright magnificent. Even people who say, "Eh... I'm not sure about gefilte fish," suddenly become believers. There's a little schmaltz, a lot of love, and the unmistakable magic of real Jewish deli cooking. Eat there, take some home, and tell your friends because food this good shouldn't be kept a secret. You might arrive hungry, but you'll leave smiling, a little fuller, and possibly needing a short nap which is the highest compliment a deli can receive. And as they say with a wink and a warm heart: "Zei gezunt, un es gezunterheit eat in good health!" Or in plain deli English: "May you always be healthy... and may your sandwich always be this good." Jose Pienknagura Josrpirnknagura@gmail.com

    I don't know why I do this to myself. I woke up craving chopped chicken liver. don't know why. I…read moreinvited my husband to Goldman's which was the only place that came to mind for the liver but he politely declined, not being a fan. So I trecked 5 miles out of my way to Goldman's (when Chompie's was just a mile away --frankly I don't know why I didn't think about chompies) I ordered the chopped chicken liver appetizer which comes with slices of tomato, a piece of lettuce, slice of red onion, and challah bread. I paid $15.01 for this platter (lol) without a tip for a small scoop of the liver. Just look at the photo. I was shocked to see how small it was. I thought that with a base price of $13.99 that the scoop would be bigger or at least the same size as in the past when it was $9.99. The challah bread was yellow but did not take like challah. Yellow bread slices do not delicious challah bread make--no yeasty flavor as any good challah would have. So here I am regretting that I didn't give chompie's a try. I can assure you that I will not be returning to Goldman's. I know ingredients have gone up but this price for such a small scoop is an affront to the wallet.

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