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    McAlister's Deli

    3.3 (77 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    Joe P.

    Dear McAlister's Deli gods, can you please put a location on the eastside of Cleveland, preferably in the Mayfield/Beachwood area? Pretty please? I discovered McAlister's while visiting my family in southern Ohio, and now every time I come down McAlister's is a must. One of the things McAlister's is known for is the Sweet Tea. If you only get one thing on the entire menu, make it the sweet tea. If you only get one more thing on the menu go with a super-sized baked potato of your choice. My choice is ALWAYS the spud ole which is topped with chili, cheddar-jack and jalopenos (chef's kiss gif). The same chili and toppings are used on my favorite sharable as well, the ultimate nachos only with more toppings. If more than one of these sounds good don't worry; they have the choose-two. I usually go with the nachos and the grilled chicken salad or the 5 cheese griller and add jalopenos of course, but I have kind of buried the lead with McAlister's. Their sandwich and wraps are really their bread and butter. The 'Deli' part of McAlister's name is what truly separates them from other places. My top 3 are: 1. The McAlister's Club because it is the best club sandwich I have ever had, and I am not a wheat bread kind of guy normally. 2. The Southwest Chicken because the spicy relish in it is just next level. 3. The chicken Caesar because it is consistent and a satisfying classic. So there you have it. McAlister's Deli has some scrumptious sandwiches, huge baked potatoes, healthy salads and famous sweet tea. I never heard of them before, but now I am hoping they eventually make their way to my neighborhood. There is no higher praise than that.

    Two big pieces were on top and those crumbs were underneath. See were I added the chicken.

    I have been a fan McAlister's since 2019. The service has went down drastically 2021. I'm sitting here because I didn't want to forget my experience this time. I ordered the "pair two" I got the sweet and smoky chicken sandwich and chicken tortilla soup. The tortilla chips that came with my soup was literally crumbs. and my food came out on a dirty plate. my soup had hardly any chicken in it so I added some from my sandwich. The sandwich itself is dry with literally a dash of sauce. And before I git my food I asked to exchange my lemonade for a soft drink because it tastes like dish water. I'm at 3310 Pentagon Blvd Beavercreek, Ohio. Please get it together. This is the third time I have been disappointed with the service.

    Chris R.

    I have had McAlister's all over the country, specifically in GA, FL, AL and OH. I have frequented this location several times and typically their food is delicious, fresh, and made correctly. Today, however, at this location in Beavercreek, OH it was a different story. I ordered a chicken club on a Baguette instead of the typical bread it comes on. I also ordered another sandwich with a side of tortilla soup. I received my ordered and rushed away to get back to work, I was in a hurry and should have checked my food. Once I got back to my office, I noticed my order was completely wrong. My chicken club was like a salad with no bread, just lettuce, tomato, and chicken in the box. I had no tortilla chips for my tortilla soup. I called and asked to speak with management, the first manager offered to replace my meal. I explained that I lived about 20 minutes from this location, wouldn't be eating my lunch bc of this inconvenience, and asked for a free meal and a refund. I explained I would drive back once I got off of work. To my dismay, the manager told me that they couldn't give me both, after all I may of eaten the meal. I explained that I was not touching my meal bc it was not what I ordered. I even stated I would bring the meal back. I then asked to speak to their manager, and he offered to replace my meal and add a free cookie. I explained that I would be wasting my time and gas because my meal was made incorrectly. The manager then told me he would throw in a free lemonade. I am a Customer Service manager, and this was awful customer service. In fact it left a nasty taste in my mouth, and I will not frequent this location once I get the meal that I paid for. Update -- I went back and got the meal that I paid for once I got off work. The manager offered me a COOKIE for the inconvenience. A refund and free meal is honestly the only thing that I feel would of been acceptable. My advice to anyone that patronizes this establishment is to check your food before you leave, it will definitely save you a headache, a wasted lunch break, and more importantly your time.

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    J W.

    Maybe I'm bias, and it probably helped that I waited a few months after opening before coming here, but I love McAlister's deli! This deli offers way more (and way tastier) options than Panera. Chose from hot or cold sandwiches, pasta, salads, appetizers, soups, baked potatoes, and more! My recommendation is a McAlister's Club with a bowl of chicken tortilla soup. And don't forget the sweet tea! Always fresh, always delicious. This was my first experience getting a order to go, and while the restaurant did nothing wrong, for next time I'll know to only get soup if I'm dining in. Not the best when I have to reheat it because of the time it took to get home.

    The Italian Sandwich, stale bread, barely any meat

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    I doordashed the food but it was all amazing. Had the Caesar wrap. Broccoli cheese soup. Potato salad and more.

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    Great food, great service and very clean! Sandwiches are big and filling and the sides are delicious. This is my new favorite place.

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    Always enjoy McAlister's Deli. Food is good. Service is the best. I prefer it over Panera.

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    Such a friendly young lady working the cash register.May 16 around 12:30 pm . The food was delicious . Fresh

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    Great food! BLT-A was good but sad in appearance. The real star is the Savannah chopped salad. I love it. Staff is very friendly.

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    4.8(221 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    Grist is by far the best restaurant in Dayton Ohio…read more Very consistently amazing. So hard to choose from the menu... everything is so great. Definitely don't forget dessert...

    Simply amazing. We didn't have a reservation, and couldn't have gotten one anyway, because they…read morewere booked solid for two weeks out. So we just walked in, and the host was kind enough to let us sit at the little bar area near the window. I like their ordering system. You have many options --- go up to the cash register and order there, order from the server who comes by your table (or in our case, bar), or use your phone by scanning the QR code. And if you use your phone, each person in your party can do it themselves on their own phone. Regardless, it all gets added to the same order for the same table. Pretty slick. At the end, when it comes time to pay, the app lets you split the check however you want, and you can even see the name of the person that ordered each item. The food was incredible. It's not cheap, and the portions are a little smaller than some might expect at an Italian restaurant. But for us, it was filling enough. I personally had the raviolo, which was delicious. Little did I know that in Italian, "raviolo" is singular while "ravioli" is plural. So I got one giant raviolo on my plate (see picture). I didn't care much for the runny egg yolk on top, but it was as advertised on the menu. All the other food orders were amazing, especially the desserts. I'd definitely come back once my food budget resets.

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    Tandoori Crust Pizza - SAAG CHICKEN PIZZA

    Tandoori Crust Pizza

    4.4(18 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    We ordered delivery from here about two weeks ago, and already ordered again last night…read more This is a great concept and they pull it off really well. So far we've had the butter chicken, tikka masala, and saag with paneer for the Indian fusion and pepperoni for a more traditional style. We've decided to stick with the fusion pizzas from here. There was nothing wrong with the pepperoni other than it was typical and kind of boring compared to the others. The loaded fries are delicious. On first bite I thought, "meh, it's a fry." But, it was just the fry and cheese. The second bite was fully loaded and wow, it was such a good blend of flavors. I really want to try the tacos and muffin cups.

    Like Indian food? Are you a pizza-holic? Now you can combine both options here at Tandoori Crust…read morePizza!! Sooooo many delicious options, you'll want to sample one of almost EVERYTHING, which is what my friends and I attempted to do a few weeks back when we came in for a late lunch/early dinner. Actually, we were "smart/practical" and just shared two pizzas (tikka masala and saag) and an order of their tasty veg. muff cups. PLENTY of food for three, with yummy leftovers for the next day! Study their menu ahead of time, there's so MANY great choices, for veg. and meat lovers alike. Made to order, special requests seem to be well-received. Reasonable prices... Order at the counter and they'll bring your order to your table. Awesome, GREASY goodness, make this your well-earned diet CHEAT!! I'll be back for more SOON!! YUM!!

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    First Watch

    First Watch

    4.3(293 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Gluten-free friendly

    We went to First Watch last week while traveling through this area. I had never heard of First…read moreWatch until last year, then I started hearing about it from everyone. It seems like they are expanding nationwide and from this visit alone, I can see why. While it is a chain restaurant, it doesn't feel like it. It really feels like a local spot. The quality of the food is great, the service here was exceptional and quick, and the food is very economical in my opinion. We had a larger table and everyone got a variety of things, but the highlights were the pancakes, the steak hash meals, the blueberry cornbread. Everyone left happy and satisfied. The team here goes above and beyond for its customers, they seem very patient and again, service was just incredible. We couldn't have asked for more. We appreciated our visit and I look forward to trying new locations soon since we don't live nearby!

    The food was amazing, I got the classic Benedict and the seasonal strawberry French toast tres…read moreleches. My son got the kids grilled cheese and a cup of fruit which was really good as well. Their coffee was fresh and hot. The service was pretty quick but we had to wait for 45 minutes for a table though, having an online waitlist would have been convenient instead of having to wait outside with a kid. The floor felt slippery so had to be careful while walking.

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    McAlister's Deli - delis - Updated June 2026

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