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McAlister's Deli

3.8 (85 reviews)
InexpensiveDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
Open • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Chipotle Chicken Spud
Mike C.

Great food and friendly staff. This is our go to spot before we see a movie. Lots of flavor choices for any picky eaters. Great sweet tea along with some other favorites. This place is always clean and well staffed. Kris helped us today and walked us through using the store app during our visit.

The service is amazing. The food is just so good and I recommend this place. My favorite is the smoky pepper jack turkey. My 2nd time to eat here my nana brought me an my brother it was his 1st time he loved it he was able to customize his sandwich his really picky but he loved it.

Sweet chipotle chicken sandwich with potato salad
Maria W.

The last time I went to McAlister's Deli that was when I used to live in Mississippi. I swear I didn't know Texas had one until I saw this location near my house. This place was packed with kids running all over the walls, parents screaming at their kids, and people who love to stare at you. The cashier had a sarcastic attitude and acted as if he didn't wanna be there. Now, the food was pretty decent except it isn't cheap. The sandwiches were $7+; for two people my total was about $20. I ordered the Sweet Chipotle Chicken sandwich and wow it was amazingly good. As I bit into it, I could taste a tangy sweet sauce blended with chicken breast pieces, oh and the bread was soft. My significant other ordered a chicken salad sandwich and he said that it was delicious too. Our sides were mustard potato salad and mashed potatoes. My mustard potato salad tasted like it was store bought. I am pretty sure it was store bought and I don't mind about that. There really wasn't anywhere to sit unless you really wanna sit near some rude kids and their obnoxious parents, so my significant other and I sat at the back table near the restroom. It really wouldn't have been my first choice, but I didn't really have a choice. The guy who brought us our food said, "Wow, its nice that yall were able to find seating." The cookies are pretty good and they big too. I really can't say that I will be back. Just the fact that this place was packed with noisy kids really turned me off. I might just stick to the one in Mississippi where most of my high school peeps work at.

L M.

Yum! I recommend this one. Got Turkey sandwich, cucumber salad, potato soup. Fresh. Service was terrific and very attentive. A great deal for portion.

Huy N.

If you come here please try the CHICKEN and DUMPLINGS!!!! So good! We normally get it with the bread bowl. Honestly we never come here just to eat sandwich or anything else. We only set foot in here for the chicken and dumplings! Lol. Today we also got the "just a spud" which is actually two potatoes with melted cheddar on top that comes with sour cream. I mean it's a spud with cheese. Can't go wrong I got the ham and cheese toastie. Very good. Melted together with ham and cheese and tomatoes. Comes with a cold slice pickle. Take a bite of the pickle followed by the sandwich and yummmm. Mac and cheese as the side.... not crazy about it. Got their famous tea unsweetened with a pump of peach flavoring. I'd say it's good. I mean anything is better than southern tea. At least I don't feel guilty of sugar overload with this one.

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They only have two vegetarian sandwiches bur they are really good. Unless you like your sandwich almost dry, ask for more dressing!

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I'm a big fan of this deli. The best-corned​ beef sandwich I had since moving to TX. The potatoes salad is very good also.

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Thank you for the kind words, hope to see you soon!

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This place just goes above and beyond. Great food, great service. When Door Dash failed, they came through.

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Best place in town. Great service, great tea and plenty of options for everyone. My favorite is the Cobb Club with mashed potatoes.

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Tony's Italian Deli - Front counter

Tony's Italian Deli

4.5(396 reviews)
48.3 mi
•$$
Drive-thru
Catering service

Parking was easy, with plenty of spots available, which is always a plus. I ordered the Stallone,…read moreand it was delicious! My husband got the DiCaprio, and we both enjoyed our sandwiches. Everyone was friendly, the service was attentive, and our food came out quickly. I also really loved the vibe inside the deli. The artwork on the plates was such a fun detail and added a lot of character to the place! We also tried the chocolate cake. Unfortunately, it wasn't my favorite, but I'll admit I'm pretty picky about chocolate cake. I make a point of ordering it at every restaurant that offers it just to see how theirs compares. This one was a little too sweet for my taste, and the icing wasn't really my style. Overall, we had a great experience. I'd definitely come back for the sandwiches, friendly service, and cool atmosphere!

I went back after finishing a 5K. It was a Saturday night, about half an hour before closing, and…read moreit wasn't too busy. I wanted to dine in but decided to get my food to go out of respect of their 8 pm closing hour. I didn't look at what I ordered last time, so I asked for a recommendation. He suggested The Stallone and The Lucky. I ordered, then checked my previous order on Yelp while I waited. Same thing. OMG. I wanted to try something new too. Oh well. Then, while waiting, I had a thought: Wouldn't it be weird if they gave me the wrong order again, just like last time? Well... guess what. Almost. But flipped. They gave my order to another guy. ‍ When he told them, I watched them frantically take my food out of his bag and put it into mine. It was almost closing time, and the guy didn't look like he had any communicable diseases, so I guess there's that plus. But seriously, what are the odds? There were like five guys working back there packing orders it looked like. How does this keep happening? And one of the kids bagging the takeout orders had dark sunglasses on. At 8 PM. Dude, unless it's some medical condition, take the sunglasses off or get the order right. When I got home, the meatball sandwich was, of course, cold--which I expected since I live about 20 minutes away. I'd strongly recommend eating it there while it's hot because it's not nearly as good cold. Kinda mid The Stallone I ordered not warmed up. So it was okay. So, yeah, unfortunately, my second visit came with another wrong-order adventure. At this point, I'm starting to wonder if getting someone else's food is just part of the experience here.

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Tony's Italian Deli - Meatball

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Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen

Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen

4.2(2k reviews)
25.2 mi•Galleria/Uptown
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The restaurant was busy, but it was not full…read more When we arrived, the host looked around as they led us inside, appearing unsure where to seat us. We were ultimately shown to a table directly in front of the kitchen. As we sat there, I gradually began to notice some troubling things. Another Asian group was seated at a table next to one of the kitchen entrances. Later, when they finished their meal and left, another Asian family was seated at the same table. In addition, a Black family was seated next to another kitchen exit. A woman in that group asked to be moved to a different table. The food itself was very good, and the server who took care of us was pleasant and kind. My concern was specifically with the way the host assigned tables. Seeing this seating pattern repeated even though other tables were available made me strongly feel that race was influencing the seating decisions. I found the experience very upsetting. Of course, it is up to the restaurant to decide how it will assign tables in the future. I would be glad if this experience prompted the restaurant to recognize the issue and make changes. On the other hand, if nothing changes, I will consider this to be part of the restaurant's character. I am leaving this review to share what I personally saw and experienced.

The very best. Our spot in town. Ziggy's the man!!!…read more All good. Our usual is chopped liver, belly lox & bagels, kreplach, split pea soup, pastrami/corned beef Dagwood, and a black & white. Gotta have the pickles. We thank K&Z's team for hitting the mark EVERYTIME.

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Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen - Outdoor seating by the entrance

Outdoor seating by the entrance

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Chips and hummus

Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen - Inside seating with all the movie/broadway posters

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Inside seating with all the movie/broadway posters

Maceo Spice & Import Company - Half a Muffuletta and a cannoli

Maceo Spice & Import Company

4.5(273 reviews)
25.0 mi
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Authentic muffulettas and a true taste of history! The Maceo…read morefamily's history and recipes are unique and well worth experiencing. We traveled to Galveston to visit the store and restaurant firsthand. For years, we followed Ronnie Maceo's story and were saddened by his passing. Thankfully, his daughter, Concetta, has continued the family legacy. We were fortunate to meet her during our visit. She was incredibly gracious, and spending time with her made the experience even more memorable. The food was absolutely delicious, and we couldn't leave without stocking up on spices and sauces. It's amazing how much history, culture, and tradition are packed into this one place. The gumbo roux is the perfect rich, dark color, and the flavor is everything you hope for--authentic, hearty, and reminiscent of New Orleans. Concetta also shared the weekly specials, giving us even more reasons to return. Needless to say, every future trip to Galveston will include a stop at Maceo's. I highly recommend adding Maceo's to your bucket list. See you there!

I don't get down to Galveston very often, but as soon as I heard about Maceo Spice & Import…read moreCompany, I knew I'd be making a trip. My wife and I ordered a muffuletta and a turkey sandwich along with small cups of gumbo and red beans and rice. All were excellent. The service was a bit slow, but we arrived about the same time as the Sunday church crowd, so I think that's to be expected. The restaurant is also a store, and they have a good variety of products, despite being rather small. Definitely worth a trip if you're in the Galveston area!

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I wait for their made to order canoli

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Tony's Italian Delicatessen - The infamous Lucky Luciano with house peppers

Tony's Italian Delicatessen

4.9(1k reviews)
64.8 mi
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Just about the most satisfying Italian Sandwich dive that you could find in the state of Texas and…read moreit's right off Lake Conroe of all places. Walk up counter service with a menu split neatly into cold cut and oven baked sandwiches. Going with the Devito, my mind was thoroughly blown by how flavorful the red sauce and meats were all together, it had a combination of textures from the crusty bread cured cuts that made it fun to chew through every bite. My Stallone was also just such a pleasant mix of flavor with the pesto playing a bigger role on the cold cut options. This is one of the places where I feel like you can spin the wheel and get a winner with whatever fate decides. Things seem pretty easy and affordable here. Portions were pretty big here and around $12-$15 a sandwich, more than enough for a single person with some for a midnight snack later. There's a good bit of seating inside with some red gingham table clothes to eat over. It's worth the visit if your in Montgomery or after a day on the Lake!

Tony's Italian Delicatessen definitely delivers on portion size! The sandwiches are huge, and…read moreyou'll likely be taking leftovers home. I ordered the Martin, and the flavor was excellent. My only disappointment was that the menu described it as coming on a crusty Italian roll, but the bread was soft with no crunch. A true crusty roll would have taken it from great to outstanding. The girl at the counter recommended getting the hot peppers so I got some on the side, and she was absolutely right--I'll definitely be adding those to future sandwiches. My husband ordered the Danza but accidentally received the Dinero. He still enjoyed it and gave it a solid 7/10. We also tried the Chicken Parmesan. It had good flavor, though it was a little too bread-heavy for my taste. Overall, the food was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were more than generous. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of the menu.

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Tony's Italian Delicatessen - Keep it simple and delicious with our Meatball!!

Keep it simple and delicious with our Meatball!!

Tony's Italian Delicatessen - Eclairs and Cannoli's made fresh daily!

Eclairs and Cannoli's made fresh daily!

Tony's Italian Delicatessen - Hot Veggie for our non meat eating friends!!

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Hot Veggie for our non meat eating friends!!

ShyKatZ Cafe Deli & Bakery - Whoopie pie

ShyKatZ Cafe Deli & Bakery

4.5(1.1k reviews)
25.9 mi
•$$

I cannot see how much my family and I absolutely love this place. We are from out of town and we're…read morelooking for a decent (and by decent, I mean edible not hotel) breakfast. We did not know that they made all of their food to order. We waited around 30 minutes to get our food, but well worth it! Please note that there is a sign warning you that because they are a small business, that when they are busy, wait times to get food can't take a while. If you do not feel like waiting and are in a rush, this is not the place for you. Please come back when you have time to enjoy the atmosphere and the amazing food. I was telling one of the servers to please pass along my compliments to the chef and the owners. I was having a rather rough morning on our first visit. The best way I can describe the deliciousness of the food was that I went from being a little bit meh, to a strong to feeling like I was having a warm hug. I ordered the biscuits and gravy my other half ordered the berries and cream cinnamon French toast, and my little ordered the Mickey Mouse pancake with cinnamon. We came back another day and all ordered the same thing again, and it was just as amazing as the first time. The inside of the building is quite rustic. Even though you are waiting a bit for your food, there is so much to look at that time just passes by. Even in the bathroom will keep you occupied, and not just with the normal activities . The staff was amazingly friendly. On the second day, the gentleman server did not know whether the Mickey Mouse pancake should have the cinnamon bun toppings on it (you know,...because kids might start bouncing off of the ceiling), or sprinkles and whipped cream. We requested the latter and he came over and put on a tiny show for my little. The gentleman made a fun little show of putting whipped cream on Mickey and let my little decorate his own pancake. Definitely a 10/10 experience and we will be returning when we are around these parts again.

A true local treasure! This place is very well managed, and you can tell a lot of care goes into…read morecreating a great experience. I loved the concept, and everything came together perfectly good food, good vibes, and good times. I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. It's the kind of place you'll want to come back to.

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ShyKatZ Cafe Deli & Bakery - Full restaurant.  Husband in line for 25 minutes to order while I try to find a place to eat.

Full restaurant. Husband in line for 25 minutes to order while I try to find a place to eat.

ShyKatZ Cafe Deli & Bakery - Biscuits-N-Gravy

Biscuits-N-Gravy

ShyKatZ Cafe Deli & Bakery - Dining room at ShyKatZ

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Dining room at ShyKatZ

Old Moon Deli - Pastrami panini with a chip combo

Old Moon Deli

4.5(216 reviews)
25.2 mi
•$$

September 5, 2026 about a 2pm I went in to get some fresh…read morekombucha. I walked in and asked if I could pour it myself, I was adamantly denied by a dark haired girl with glasses at the counter who told someone else to come help me Another staff member who was new (female fair haired) came to assist. She didn't know why customers weren't allowed to pour their own from the tap but she kindly assisted in doing so. I told her I think it's because some humans can't keep the bottle under the tap well enough. I've been a waitress so, I know how but, I'm not going to push the subject I asked her what smelled so good, she said they were frying bacon! THAT'S always a good smell. Today I mixed blueberry ginger with prickly pear; YUM! Support LOCAL BUY local

We were staying in Galveston for a week, and were in the mood for deli sandwiches so we stopped…read morethere for lunch after spending the morning on the Bolivar ferry. My boyfriend got their sandwich that was similar to an Italian sub, which comes with the olive spread on it. He liked his sandwich, but felt the olive spread was overwhelming and scraped most of it off. He later said that had there been less of it on the sandwich it probably would've been better for him. My stomach was a little upset, so I was looking for something milder. So I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich off of the kids menu. Maybe it's just me, but a grilled cheese sandwich is American cheese on white bread, grilled. Here, apparently children eat cheddar and Swiss on a grilled roll. I asked to hold the Swiss, and went with straight cheddar as American was not an option. It was OK, but nothing to write home about in my opinion. Apparently this is a popular spot, as the tables were full both before we arrived and after we left, but unfortunately, we did not have an overwhelmingly positive experience.

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McAlister's Deli - delis - Updated October 2026

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