I've been going here since it was still on Bearss Avenue. The atmosphere is quirky and funny (read…read morethe signs!) and the food is delicious. Berta is super sharp and don't be surprised if she remembers your orders... even if years have passed. I love their Cubans and their heavenly roast beef sandwiches.

I have been eating at this place since it was in the previous location 30 years ago. Bertha, the…read moreowner is sharp as a tack and makes a great sandwich. This is one of Tampa's great secrets. Try the meatloaf! Read the signs! Samuel S. Morgan

Amazing cheesesteak sandwich! But if you usually like hot peppers on yours, they are hot! So just…read morebe careful, but they are exceptionally good

Sandwich was good, but service was very slow. Waited 15 minutes for it to be made, and it wasn't…read morethat busy. Only two people working.

I was craving a good iced tea, and a T-Mobile Tuesdays deal finally gave me a reason to try this…read morespot I've passed by countless times. I ordered online their signature McAlister's Club with a side of Miss Vickie's chips (included). Thanks to the promotion, I only paid for the Famous Tea. The sandwich was pretty standard, but the honey mustard added the perfect sweet and tangy kick. The portion looked small, but it was surprisingly filling. My only disappointment is that they forgot the pickle. The Famous Tea was the highlight! Fresh brewed, refreshing, I'm obsessed!! I stopped by around lunchtime on a Tuesday, and the place was bustling. The ambiance reminded me of Panera, except the food was actually good. Despite the lunch rush, the takeout service was incredibly fast. I was in and out in less than five minutes, and the staff were very friendly. A great first visit, and I'll definitely be back!

Came back because of another great T-Mobile Tuesday offer. This time I got the McAlister Club…read moreSandwich with a potato salad. I also tried the peach ice tea, but I still love their Arnold Palmer. Everything was so tasty! Originally I thought this reminded me of Panera. But this is much better. Their service is excellent here. So welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Their food tastes and looks great. They really make sure it not only tastes great but makes sure it looks great on the plate. I'll definitely back for their Giant Potatoes. Their booths are very comfy and I liked watching TV while I ate. They also have free refills for their drinks when you dine in.

Outstanding food, huge bang for your buck! 1 sandwich will feed 2 people, easy! I stop here once a…read moreweek when I visit my gf for lunch at her work up the street. Great place!

This is my fav sub spot!! When I want a cuban, I come here. And I love the selection of drinks. I…read morelove the root beer and that along with the cuban is what keeps me coming back. Family owned and just a wonderful place to get a sub. Staff is so friendly. Go support this business. Plenty of seating to dine in although we typically get ours to go and eat at home.

Best Cuban sandwich around!! Who would think it would be in a gas station?! No, seriously give it…read morea try.

Tampa is full of Cuban sandwiches but the one I got today from Sunset Deli was fantastic. The…read moresandwich was meaty and savory and saucy just the way I like it. Some sauce spilled on my jacket and I didn't let it go to waste

The Cracked Pepper Café is an absolute gem. I ordered the curry chicken salad sandwich and it was…read moreexquisite -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The café sits in an office park overlooking a small pond, and the setting is surprisingly peaceful. You order at the counter and the staff brings your meal right to your table, with outdoor seating available if you want to enjoy the view. The kitchen is semi‑open, so you can see the team preparing food, and it's obvious they take pride in what they do. Prices are very reasonable, and the quality makes every penny worth it. The staff was beyond friendly -- one young lady was cleaning tables and sweeping nonstop to keep the place spotless, even while the café was busy. I ordered my meal to go and still only waited about ten minutes. Between the excellent food, the warm service, and the inviting atmosphere, I highly recommend trying The Cracked Pepper Café. The only thing I regret is not taking a picture of my beautiful sandwich to share.

Google maps has it's ups and downs. Many times I peruse an area looking for food spots and find…read morenew places and other times I look at an area dozens of times and google seems to hide some good spots from view. The Cracked Pepper Cafe is one where googled failed miserably. Established for many years, close to home, and a highly rated sandwich shop which has been hidden from my google view for years. Tsk. Tsk. I spotted the place due to a sidewalk sign once I was in an office park on another errand. Lo and behold, a promising sandwhich menu, a breakfast menu and a cozy little place with indoor and outdoor seating. Good vibes, a nice lakefront ambiance and New York flair. Plenty of parking, a short walk to the backside of the office building which are a few long one story structures if memory serves. I ordered to go, the Gabagool, an italian sammie and a Cuban with lettuce and tomato to try their wares. I also ordered an omelet, the Tombstone, for the wife. Now, for me, when an italian has mortadella and capicola (gabagool) in it, you are my kinda soulmate. All the right stuff and packed skyscraper high. All the fixins that come with it do not fit in the "sandwheech". Spoon them into your mouth as you eat or save for after. I was suspicious of the dressing because instead of italian it was roasted red pepper sauce, I got it on the side just in case. Loved the Gabagool, excellent flavor profile, meaty and a nice blend of textures. The sauce had me on the fence at first but found myself more attracted to it as I ate. The cuban for me was nothing special, the same issue I encounter most places. I prefer sliced pork to pork chunks. Pork chunks ruins the balance of ingredients for me, I feel like I am eating a pork sandwich dressed like a cuban. That's my take on it and there are thousands who would disagree. I just grew up with cuban sandwich perfection (hand sliced meats off a ham leg and pork leg) throughout my childhood. The omelet was excellent. It's now the wife's favorite place to get "Stuffed Eggs" as they call it. This place will be added to the rotation, likely twice a month at least. The one disappointment is I can not convince them to add Vickie's Jalapeño Chips. The carry the Vickies brand but not the top selling flavor, by far, I looked it up. Not sure what the issue is but my sandwiches are consumed sans chips. I guess that is their perogative. Ergo, I go chipless. But don't let that stop you, the food here is great! Come get ya some!

Service was friendly and it has a nice outdoor set up with plenty of seating…read more The food was okay. The Black and blue burger was cooked well and had plenty of bacon and cheese. The sweet potatoes fries were inconsistent as some were good and some were overcooked. I tried the philly empanada and the cheesecake empanada and I didn't like either. The oil taste overpowers whatever cheesecake flavor there could be. I also didn't taste enough of the other ingredients besides the beef for the philly.

My husband and I came here when we visited at Tampa and he wanted to find an authentic burger…read moreplace, and we came across this place! The service was quick, and the folks there were super friendly!

What an amazing restaurant. We first ate at Lina's a couple months ago. Since then we have been…read moreback many times and it is always a great experience. Kal runs the kitchen and the dishes he creates are magical and delicious. Today we had breakfast- Eggs Benedict and the "222"- can't go wrong with any selection!! And the prices are so reasonable. When Peggy and I are hungry, we find reasons to get on Dale Mabry and we end up at Lina's. It our favorite restaurant. Come in and let Lina treat you to great service and amazing food

We visited again this morning after a stressful time and had the most amazing breakfast. Taylor…read moretook care of use and Juan cooked the most amazing eggs. Seems very few chefs can really cook over medium eggs. The blueberry pancakes were delicious, soft and fluffy. The atmosphere here is always warm and welcoming. The cost is very reasonable and the service excellent.

El servicio fue bueno y la comida fue bueno también. Yo recomiendo los buñuelos están bien cálida y…read moreescamosa es mi primera ves aquí pero ordené un sandwich cubano y mi esposa ordenó un tostada de queso blanco. El sandwich cubano fue diferente de un cubano tradicional pero estaba fresco. El queso tostado salió bien pero necesitó un poco más de tiempo para que se derritiera. La panadería está muy limpio y bien cuidado. .... The service was good and the food was good too. I recommend the buñuelos, they are very warm and flaky. It's my first time here but I ordered a Cuban sandwich and my wife ordered a white cheese tostada. The Cuban sandwich was different from a traditional Cuban but was fresh. The toasted cheese came out well but needed a little more time to melt. The bakery is very clean and well maintained.

This Peruvian bakery was suggested to us by a relative. It was located in a small strip mall. We…read morefound parking pretty easy but there wasn't a ton of spaces. The worker didn't speak a lot of English but they were super friendly. There wasn't any gluten free options. I just ordered a latte with almond milk. It was ok. They did have a lot of other choices that looked good. The communication was limited and with my gluten allergy I didn't feel too comfortable here. Others in my party had some pastries and said they were really good. They also spoke Spanish. They had a few tables but the inside was really small.