McAllister's in Bloomington started out strong. Recently though, the service has tanked, and food prep is lacking. In the last 3 visits: 1. Burnt French Dip, the bread was black on about the back 1/3. 2. Large fat chunks in the pot roast instead of meat. Manager said it was normal, so there was nothing he could do. 3. They skipped our tables order because they were out of potatoes, but didn't tell anyone until 25 minutes later when we kept going up. read more

Basically an upbeat, better-optioned Panera for lunch/dinner. Their various baked potato options seal the deal on making this a solid choice for a quick lunch out to eat that is far beyond fast-food. I chose the 1/2 and 1/2 combo deal (like the you-pick-2 thing at Panera) and chose a veggie stuffed baked potato with a chicken club sandwich. It was filling and delicious! So much good melted cheese on that potato.. mmm.. My boyfriend got a Greek salad, which was also good and huge.. As for atmosphere, I have to give them points for being sort of a cheery place-- I don't know how to describe it, but it wasn't trying to give some falsely sophisticated ambiance, which was kind of refreshing for what the place was. Also, they've got big screen TVs around to watch. We watched the Bears lose. :-( Clean, appropriately designed, with quick and attentive service, this makes for a solid place to have a quick meal. read more

The food here was the same as any McAllister's. The big difference at this location is you have to remember it is a college town. The employees are as friendly as other McAllister's. And they look as if they are ready for a break as soon as you walk up to them.I will give kudos to them for hiring employees to take care of the dining room and restrooms that normally would have difficulty getting a job somewhere else. .Sort of brightens the place and leaves a good picture of kindness. read more

McAlister's Deli - Half ate Italian sub (sorry, but yum) and Southwest Cobb salad - Delis Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I thought this place was pretty good. The service was fast when I was there. Yes, it costs a couple more dollars a person than the super-speedy discount sandwich place a few doors down, but you get a lot more for your money here I think. read more

We went to McCallister's this weekend to order take out. It was pretty frustrating when ordering, they were out of everything. This forced us to have to down select to other options that we didn't intend to have. In trusting that the order was correct, it was NOT. We got home and all of our sides were not there. This is the second time in less than 2 months that this has happened. I shouldn't have to recheck my order to ensure that the people already getting paid to do that, are doing their jobs. This used to be one of our favorite places to eat, but honestly we most likely will not be returning. Too much effort for unsatisfactory service. read more

McAlisters is a restaurant at which I regularly would visit. But after my last visit I most likely we not be going back to this one anytime in the near future. On a busy lunch I expected to have to wait for my food, but after an hour and a 20 minutes and still not receiving any of our order I felt it necessary to ask. Our ticket had been lost. We asked for the food to be made to go and it still took an additional 20 minutes. I would have walked up and left if I didn't already pay (thats the tricky part.) I had noticed servers giving tables free cookies for their wait (Which was not nearly as long as ours) and we were never even given an apologize. The manager, who was visibly seen at the front of the restaurant, did not make any attempt at even acknowledging how dissatisfied we were. read more

I love this place! I call my orders in so I can grab and go. I know it's busy during the lunch that's why I order ahead. I did not appreciate while I was patiently waiting in line being educated about how busy the line. read more

McAlister's Deli is a high-end chain that stretches from coast to coast. If you're looking for quality and options, it beats Subway or Quizno's every day of the week, and twice on Sundays. If you're looking for value, it's hard to beat a solid, $5 footlong sub from the other two. If you combine the two, in my opinion, I would choose McAlister's. The chioce comes down to, well, choices. I appreciate the fact I can get either a cheap, run-of-the-mill deli sandwich, or one of their special creations that feature wheatberry bread or cranberry sauce. I also appreciate the side options of decent soup (even though the veggie chili is way too thin) or a side salad. And the desserts, especially the cheesecake or kentucky pie, also set it apart from other chain deli's. On a side note, if you're in a hurry, order ahead, as to-go orders typically take 10 minutes to prepare. read more

Service was great staff is very polite. However I was absolutely disgusted when I received my food on two separate plates they were absolutely filthy look like they had just been wiped off with a paper towel not even ran through the dishwasher and my food was placed on it. read more

My entire family LOVES McAlister's Deli, so their review would be dramatically different than mine. There is nothing wrong with it, the food is fine and tastes good and they have a wide variety of sandwiches, potato/spuds (giant baked potato with different toping options) soups, and more. The sandwiches are both hot and cold, come in various sizes - mostly 'medium' sized meaning bigger than Subway and smaller than a typical deli. I think my problem is similar to the one I have with Panera - I'm happy with the food but always feel like I paid about 25-30% more than I should have for the meal. As a family of four, we spend the same amount at McAlisters as we would at a mid-range steakhouse. It just doesn't make sense. On the very positive side, they're known for their Sweet Tea and Lemonade and they do EXCEL at these items. I'm much more likely to stop in for a beverage than for lunch if I'm not being begged by the wife and kids! I give it 3 stars. They'd say 4 or 5. read more

Hit and miss on quality and correctness. Depends on workers any given day. Advice to others. Always check your order. Particularly check tea as you can get sweet when order unsweetened. read more

I love their food and drink options. I've never been disappointed. However, I came to work on homework as they claim to have free wifi, and when I got all settled in, there was no wifi. I asked an employee about it and he said that it had been spotty for months. If it's been spotty that long, I'm wondering why they can't seem to get around to fixing it. read more

Pretty good place. I come here often. The food, that I've had, is really good. However, whenever I get take out, I ask for sauce on the side and they always forget it. Even when I tell them to double check. Last time I was there, I ordered two soups and they straight up forgot one of them. How? I don't know but they did. It's bittersweet because I really like this place. They just need to up their game a little. read more

I just moved to Bloomington a few months ago from Saint Louis and I don't know if it was the time that I came in (which was about 9:30 pm) but I ordered a salad and a sandwich and they got both wrong, the salad twice, and the second time it was clear the chef just threw come chicken and bacon on it, when I ordered a Grilled Chicken Caeser Salad, which I thought wasn't that hard to make. This is the 2nd time I've been there and my order has been wrong. read more

McAlister is great. My grandparents are old AF and per their reports they are treated like VIP's here. They wanted "to take me out for a nice dinner" so they brought my wife and I here. The food was good, relatively inexpensive and everyone was extremely kind and accommodating. Hell, the kid working the register came over and took our family photo without a second thought. It's a casual chain-ish Sandwich with a soup or side kinda place. The person who appeared to be the manager stood by the counter and appeared to be doing what I refer to as "Hawking" over his staff which I have a general disdain for. Perhaps being closely watched is what makes his staff so superior, Perhaps he is losing good staff to micromanagement, and perhaps he was just leaning against the counter spacing out for the 3 free seconds he had on shift at his second full time job. I really have No idea. But honestly, their staff are great to my grandparents and I appreciate that. My only piece of constructive criticism would be to have something in between Dixie cup and stock pot when it comes to beverage size selection. read more

Great place for all the sandwich lovers who love to get all sorts of meats and vegetables stuffed inside two marvelous pieces of bread. Also great to add in those chips, soups, and of course the typical pickle on the side ready to be crunched. Everyone loves their tea and that is so wonderful they have found that special tea. It just wasn't that special tea for me. read more

Very good sandwiches and soups. Not a lot of food for the price though. Portions are small. First timers get a free cookie.

Best spuds in town! Haven't ever complained about the food, but the service is dreadfully slow for a "Panera" type place.

California Turkey Rueben with side salad with a half sweet/half unsweet tea. Perfect lunch or dinner. Nice environment to relax & enjoy a bite to eat with family or friends. read more

Staff needs additional training. Will take your money, ask if you want receipt, and then instead of saying "we will get that right out to you" or "please have a seat" they just look at you. Happens most every time. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a fabulous meal at this McAlister's Deli. We had excellant service and was even waited on by the Manager himself. When they had removed a soup we wanted while waiting in line, (they had to get a new pot going and up to required serving temperature), he even had a "to go" order of it ready for us as we were leaving! The room was clean and comfortable. We will definately return! read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat. The Orange Cranberry Club happens to be my favorite, however, their expansive menu offers something for everyone. I have yet to have a bad meal here! Their macaroni and cheese is soo good! This location also offers catering deliveries over $100. So the next time your wrapped up in meetings, or have an occasion you wanna make a little more special, remember McAlister's Deli! read more

Good service, clean, simple ambiance. The food is good and there is a sizable menu with prices reasonable. Their french dip is good. I had 'The Big Nasty' today, which is good heart attack food. The fruit side was ok. read more

Shane went above and beyond in his efforts to answer my questions about a particular food item and was so kind! The whole staff in here goes out of their way for all customers, and the food is always amazing! Great deal for your money read more

The food is good, but one of the ladies at the front register chews on her fingernails while taking my order. This has happened twice, and it's gross and annoying. It shouldn't be that hard to keep your fingers out of your mouth when dealing with a customer. read more

The prices here will hurt your rectum for the small amount of food you get. The baked potatoes are awesome, the soup in a bread bowl is awesome, but the deli sandwiches for which the place is named are not great and too salty. Its an ok place to go if you;ve got EXTRA money for eating what you want. read more

Even when it is busy and packed inside, the service is never slow or stressful! We love the cookies and iced tea too

I absolutely love their Mac n' Cheese. I wish I could just order a big bowl. They're great at letting you make your own sandwiches if you're feeling picky and they're always very diligent at making sure you're drinks are filled. The food always gets to you quickly too! read more

I found the staff aloof, disconnected, almost snotty. Smile?? Food was okay. Will do Panera next time...

I am not sure if there was a change in management recently or I was just waited on by new hires. I am normally very pleased with this restaurant. I got my usual ultimate nachos but these were not ultimate; it was a plate full of chips with a measly portion of the chili, guac, sour cream and other toppings. I became very thirsty, very quick. I got my sweetened mango green ice tea; and it was anything but sweet. The mango flavor was just lacking. It seemed as though I was only permitted a minimal amount of anything. I hope they pick themselves up and realign with their former glory. read more

Their food is good but they're often out of items. Half of their menu is spuds, but the majority of the time they're out of them. I'm not sure how that happens. read more

The food is acceptable if you dine in. To-go orders are a nightmare. I don't understand why the carry-out orders are such a challenge for the staff. Both times now an item as been omitted from my order, and I get the pleasure of driving all the way back just for an okay salad or sandwich. I spoke to manager this last round and he could not be bothered to listen (busy changing lightbulbs during dinner rush). He couldn't understand why I might have a problem paying $40 for sandwiches and salads, and having to drive all over town and back once I discovered the order was incomplete. Did he offer to back-charge the missing item? Nope. One can only imagine the disregard for food quality and cleanliness given their utter disrespect for patrons. Dine at your own risk. read more

One if our family regular spots. Pretty good food, very friendly staff. Lots of cheap options for kids meals. Great place to take a family read more

Took ten years to get our food. Have had this experience consistently whenever I come here. Don't know why I do.