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The crab chowder is not good, I had high hopes but I could smell the fishy smell before even opening my bag of food. I ordered the pick 2 and paid $15. The food was not worth the price even if I did eat the soup, which I didn't, I just tossed it. I tried it despite the smell and it had too much spice for my taste and for a chowder. I also got the half chicken Ceasar salad which was pretty decent. I liked the cut of the chicken, it was thin pieces not thick slices like most similar food establishments. I think I need to give other menu items a try to get a better feel for this place, but overall a bit disappointed in my first experience.
Just moved to the area and had the most fabulous experience. We ate here for a late lunch and there were only two workers so we had to wait a little bit; this did not bother us as I use to work for this corporation many years ago. The staff was busy at work and very kind. The place was very clean and the ambience was quiet. I had the pick two. The half Italian on gf browns was just the right amount to go with my GF veggie spud. Absolutely will be back. Pro-tip they have a drive thru if you want to eat on the run.
A quick and casual deli restaurant with tasty options! You cannot go wrong with the Caesar wrap or the pecan berry salad! Yum!! Service is very friendly!
I feel bad giving a bad review, but my experience here is really subpar. Ordering-- their ordering app is via ubereats as they don't have a dedicated app, so the ordering portal is via browser and kinda slow, as the tea loading icon just keeps spinning when I try to add to the order. There are a lot of buttons to customize, but it's not too difficult once you figure out the set up. Windowside pickup-- this was quite disappointing. I ordered for pick up at 7pm on a Friday, and arriving there exactly on the dot, no one is at the window. I look inside and it seemed so empty. Granted the parking lot is pretty empty too. There's no bells to ring, I waited a bit, and decided just go in, wondering if they are even open. Inside was very spacious, lots of seating but almost entirely empty on a Friday evening. It could be because the location is hard to get to, as only the right lane traffic can turn in, and it's pretty difficult to exit out of the location. It's situated right outside a living facility, so I hope the residents there will keep the store running because there's barely anybody at this location. Food wise I was underwhelmed by the size and quality. My sandwiches were not toasted enough, barely lukewarm and kind of wet/soggy ish. It should've been freshly made, so unsure why the quality is poor. Possibly because there's just not a lot of customers, so the kitchen isn't fresh. I'm surprised by how they wrap the pickle on the oh side of the packaging, but it makes sense. I got the Spicy Turkey Melt, which I can barely taste the spicy sauce. In fact, I can barely taste any flavor other than what the ingredients are. I tried their McAlister's Sweet Tea, but could only taste the sweet and not tea; it's basically sugar water, and a lot of it. My husband was fine with the Memphian sandwich, there's plenty of cuts and the mustard flavor comes through strong. Salt and vinegar chip was very sour but also flavorful. Brookie was good; not as crunchy but the cookie portion is soft. Not really impressed. Maybe if I were to give it another try, I might get the spuds.
This place was an escape for me to get away and wind down from a workplace I hated. Fell in love with the unsweetened ice tea and kept coming back. You can plan a lower sodium meal here by checking the ingredients and making sure you know how much you are eating the shallot salad dressing is the lowest you can get at this location. There is no vinegar and oil available at the tables. And if you ask them for it often they are unable to provide it. Which I find very sad. The service today was great, but not always the case at this location in this worker strapped environment.
First time at a new church today and I was invited to lunch by the pastor and several other people. It seems McAlister's is one of their go to places. It is a nice looking place with counter ordering and table service. They are apparently known for their sweet tea, which I passed on as I prefer unsweetened tea and not diabetes in a cup. The unsweetened tea was really good though. I had a spicy southwest chicken sandwich and a fruit cup side. It was a good choice as the sandwich was pretty tasty though nothing too special. It was good enough that I will gladly go back with this group from my new church it won't necessarily seek it out on my own as I tend to prefer locally owned smaller places. Still good though.
Choose 2 for the win! The spicy southwest chicken sandwich was great. I usually gravitate toward combos at restaurants like this, and McAlister's 1/2 sandwich is definitely larger in both size and fillings than Panera's. For the other half of the combo, I chose the 1/2 Southwest chicken and avocado salad, which I also really enjoyed. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the people behind the counter were very helpful and friendly.
We can all tell how much pride the workers have in the company by looking at the pic of my avocado BLT, right? Yikes.
I got the choose 2 with a Garden Fresh Turkey, and the potato soup. When reaching into the bag I was greeted with a warm sandwich while I was under the impression that it was supposed to be cold, as that's how the images and menu made it seem. Not to mention they didn't even put the tomatoes on my sandwich. The lady taking my order wasn't very friendly or understanding.
The food was so good here! Me and my friends ordered a cesar salad, BLT+A (avocado), side of pickles, broccoli cheddar soup, and a side of mac and cheese. The food came out in less than 3 minutes and was hot when it came out. It tasted amazing and the woman that took our order was very patient and kind. Place is very clean and peaceful! Really enjoyed the food/service and would definitely come back again!
Stopped for lunch, not as crowded as I expected it to be. Had the New Yorker hot sandwich with broccoli on the side and a cold pop. Didn't have the iced tea like they expect you to. I understand it is THE BEST! Lots of seating. The sandwich was stacked high but it seemed skimpier than before? Little cup of broccoli. Tasted excellent though. read more
Met a friend here for lunch. They offer GF options including bread. I ordered the pick 2 - BLT-A with no bacon and cheese spud. I asked if the kitchen could ensure to change gloves and the cashier ran back to tell the kitchen. The food was really good and the staff was very friendly / accommodating. read more
So, my bf and I decided to come here because we have heard good/decent things about this place. When we came in, almost like early dinner time, there wasn't many people here which was nice. The ambiance is nice, calm and decorated for Valentine's Day which made me smile. It was light and airy, the decor and vibe I got was similar to a Corner Bakery (R.I.P) and Panera Bread. When we go the counter, the cashier was super nice and we explained to her that it was our first time here and she was kind enough to give us some time to look through the menu. My bf ended ordering a BLT sandwich with avocado and then the chicken dumpling soup on the side. I ended up ordering a New Yorker sandwich with the Kickin Crab Chowder soup on the side. Since we were dining in, we chose a booth and the cashier said that our food would be brought to the table when ready which we were fine with. In a matter of moments, they brought the food out. My bf's BLT looked like a typical BLT but we knew where the action laid is if the bacon was crunchy because (....iykyk...). As soon as he bit into it, (drum roll), the bacon was soggy which brought the whole taste of the sandwich down. As bright and fresh as the sandwich looked, the soggy bacon was a no go. My bf was disappointed as was I but he was hungry so he ate the entire sandwich. As far as the soup went, my bf said it was bland which neither more salt or more pepper could save. As for me, my soup was way too salty and just tasted...off. When I think of seafood and chowder, I think thick and flavorful, this was neither. As a fellow seafood lover, it was almost too salty and then too fishy (...never thought I'd ever say that). Same goes for my sandwich. Although piled high with pastrami and corned beef, I wasn't too much a fan of the taste of the bread or the meat. The pastrami was peppered with too much pepper and then the corn beef just didn't taste fresh. We ended our meal with the Godiva chocolate cheesecake and that was the hit of our meal. Rich, succulent and tasty...it was absolutely delicious! Overall, I wasn't too much impressed with the food. It is a bit steep in price but I mean hey! You never know what like and don't like if you don't try. Maybe one day we'll come back and try some other sandwiches but I don't think it will be anytime soon. read more
1 year ago
The crab chowder is not good, I had high hopes but I could smell the fishy smell before even opening my bag of food. I ordered the pick 2 and paid $15. The food was not worth the price even if I did eat the soup, which I didn't, I just tossed it. I tried it despite the smell and it had too much spice for my taste and for a chowder. I also got the half chicken Ceasar salad which was pretty decent. I liked the cut of the chicken, it was thin pieces not thick slices like most similar food establishments. I think I need to give other menu items a try to get a better feel for this place, but overall a bit disappointed in my first experience. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Just moved to the area and had the most fabulous experience. We ate here for a late lunch and there were only two workers so we had to wait a little bit; this did not bother us as I use to work for this corporation many years ago. The staff was busy at work and very kind. The place was very clean and the ambience was quiet. I had the pick two. The half Italian on gf browns was just the right amount to go with my GF veggie spud. Absolutely will be back. Pro-tip they have a drive thru if you want to eat on the run. read more
2 years ago
A quick and casual deli restaurant with tasty options! You cannot go wrong with the Caesar wrap or the pecan berry salad! Yum!! Service is very friendly! read more
I feel bad giving a bad review, but my experience here is really subpar. Ordering-- their ordering app is via ubereats as they don't have a dedicated app, so the ordering portal is via browser and kinda slow, as the tea loading icon just keeps spinning when I try to add to the order. There are a lot of buttons to customize, but it's not too difficult once you figure out the set up. Windowside pickup-- this was quite disappointing. I ordered for pick up at 7pm on a Friday, and arriving there exactly on the dot, no one is at the window. I look inside and it seemed so empty. Granted the parking lot is pretty empty too. There's no bells to ring, I waited a bit, and decided just go in, wondering if they are even open. Inside was very spacious, lots of seating but almost entirely empty on a Friday evening. It could be because the location is hard to get to, as only the right lane traffic can turn in, and it's pretty difficult to exit out of the location. It's situated right outside a living facility, so I hope the residents there will keep the store running because there's barely anybody at this location. Food wise I was underwhelmed by the size and quality. My sandwiches were not toasted enough, barely lukewarm and kind of wet/soggy ish. It should've been freshly made, so unsure why the quality is poor. Possibly because there's just not a lot of customers, so the kitchen isn't fresh. I'm surprised by how they wrap the pickle on the oh side of the packaging, but it makes sense. I got the Spicy Turkey Melt, which I can barely taste the spicy sauce. In fact, I can barely taste any flavor other than what the ingredients are. I tried their McAlister's Sweet Tea, but could only taste the sweet and not tea; it's basically sugar water, and a lot of it. My husband was fine with the Memphian sandwich, there's plenty of cuts and the mustard flavor comes through strong. Salt and vinegar chip was very sour but also flavorful. Brookie was good; not as crunchy but the cookie portion is soft. Not really impressed. Maybe if I were to give it another try, I might get the spuds. read more
This place was an escape for me to get away and wind down from a workplace I hated. Fell in love with the unsweetened ice tea and kept coming back. You can plan a lower sodium meal here by checking the ingredients and making sure you know how much you are eating the shallot salad dressing is the lowest you can get at this location. There is no vinegar and oil available at the tables. And if you ask them for it often they are unable to provide it. Which I find very sad. The service today was great, but not always the case at this location in this worker strapped environment. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
First time at a new church today and I was invited to lunch by the pastor and several other people. It seems McAlister's is one of their go to places. It is a nice looking place with counter ordering and table service. They are apparently known for their sweet tea, which I passed on as I prefer unsweetened tea and not diabetes in a cup. The unsweetened tea was really good though. I had a spicy southwest chicken sandwich and a fruit cup side. It was a good choice as the sandwich was pretty tasty though nothing too special. It was good enough that I will gladly go back with this group from my new church it won't necessarily seek it out on my own as I tend to prefer locally owned smaller places. Still good though. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Choose 2 for the win! The spicy southwest chicken sandwich was great. I usually gravitate toward combos at restaurants like this, and McAlister's 1/2 sandwich is definitely larger in both size and fillings than Panera's. For the other half of the combo, I chose the 1/2 Southwest chicken and avocado salad, which I also really enjoyed. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the people behind the counter were very helpful and friendly. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The grilled cheese needs to be a bit better the cheese is not really cheesy and the bread is to soft don't get me wrong i like the bread it taste good but the grilled cheese needs to be a grilled cheese it didn't look like it had efforts in it but pretty place have a good day :) read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Food was great, service was perfect! the ambiance was perfect! Maria was the great worker! she helped a lot and wasn't disrespectful and she's the kind of worker everybody needs ! thank you again maria !! we will be coming again ! read more
2 years ago
I got the choose 2 with a Garden Fresh Turkey, and the potato soup. When reaching into the bag I was greeted with a warm sandwich while I was under the impression that it was supposed to be cold, as that's how the images and menu made it seem. Not to mention they didn't even put the tomatoes on my sandwich. The lady taking my order wasn't very friendly or understanding. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
The food was so good here! Me and my friends ordered a cesar salad, BLT+A (avocado), side of pickles, broccoli cheddar soup, and a side of mac and cheese. The food came out in less than 3 minutes and was hot when it came out. It tasted amazing and the woman that took our order was very patient and kind. Place is very clean and peaceful! Really enjoyed the food/service and would definitely come back again! read more
4 years ago
When I called to let the manager know there was a bug in my broccoli, they had told me that they didn't believe me. Here's the proof. I'm sad because I liked going there, but with customer service and disgusting quality control I will not be going back. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Let me start by saying, I'm currently working in the area and I've been missing McAlisters food from home. I wanted to love this place. The tea is good, they put and adequate amount of ice. My problem is the food. They can never get an order right if you slightly modify the item. I asked for a Caesar Salad, no cheese, dressing on the side (bc it was take out) and to add bacon and tomatoes. As you can see for the pictures, the salad was slathered in dressing, had cheese, some of the lettuce was rotten, and I had a bonus piece of corn. So, today, I threw the salad away bc of the rotten lettuce and over abundance of dressing. I won't be ordering food from here again. I'm very disappointed bc McAlisters is one of my favorite sandwich shops. 2 weeks ago, I even went into the store to order and they made my sandwich wrap order wrong. The manager comped me but as I watched the kitchen staff remake my food I noticed that they began making the food by putting the wrap into the oven without gloves. Needless to say, I ended up ordering Panera, who got my order correct. read more
Yum Yum Yum! I ordered their Half and Half and the portions are huge! (compared to their deli competitors nearby) When i opened my to go box, i thought it was a whole order and not half. I got the half McAlister and half grilled chicken spud. The sandwich was good. The honey mustard adds great flavor to the simple sandwich. The potato was baked perfectly. The chicken had some seasoning on it and the cheese was not overly greasy. I will definitely come back to try other things on the menu! read more
Reminds me a bit of Jason's deli. Ordered the salad had really fresh ingredients, romaine , dried cranberries, sweet almonds, cucumbers, tomatoes, and processed chicken lunch meat . Had with chipotle dressing on the side which was good and the blue cheese. My son helped me eat it in addition to his chicken Cesar wrap and tortilla soup. My other son had beef and cheddar croissant with Mac and cheese. His portion was comparatively small compared to the portions we had. He's so funny when they placed our food down he says, " I feel ripped off" The service is great they bring the food to you and walk around and refill your drinks. The photos of food look great , club sandwiches I think said it had 17 ? Layers . I would probably go back. Just good fresh food for the masses. They did have a lot on the menu . My eldest son ate there and enjoyed the Reuben's I will return . read more
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Awesome service and Awesome food! 5 star service here. Everyone is very friendly and workers walk around making sure you have everything you need. Refills at your table too! Better service here than at a sit down restaurants! My kids love this place. Recommend Choose Two meal. My opinion, this place is better than Panera Bread. Bread bowl here is better. Soft bread and thick broccoli cheddar soup. Soup doesn't get watered down like Panera Bread soup. So far we've tried McAlister's Club sandwich, Grilled Chicken Club, Reuben sandwich, French dip sandwich. All delicious! I shall try Taco Salad next visit =) Don't forget to get your Spud Ole on the side! Half is a full size potato and giant is double the size. For me half (full size) is perfect! Sweet Ice Tea with lemon is a must! read more
So excited to see a McAllister's here! It's one of my favorite places to eat when I go home so hopefully this location gets it right! As far as the location/restaurant nice large establishment that's off a main roadway so no searching for the location just maybe a tad bit further drive down 60 than those that don't go past the mall area. Sooo food was great but my order was sadly messed up. Asked for specific items and got something completely different however they did correct their mistakes. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
After 16+ visits, I have a clear opinion about this new place: It is a wonderful addition to the "Order at a Counter and We Bring it to You" style of restaurants. We have tried several Salads, Sandwiches, Soups and Potatoes, almost all on the "Choose 2" menu option. Of the about 30+ examples of menu items, only one was a let down, the Spicy Southwest chicken sandwich. In the evening, when we have been here, it usually isn't very busy, and everything is served amazingly fast. The staff is unusually friendly and accommodating. The often stop by the table to ask if they can refill your drink, and check on how everything is. read more
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