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    McAlister's Deli

    3.4 (74 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Chips
    Richard Walton C.

    Getting in and out is easy at this location due to a traffic light on 3rd street. I arrived before the lunch rush obviously since I was able to walk straight up to a cashier. Even after the line backed up to halfway to the front door, it moved very quickly. That's what I like about McAllister's, it's fast food but very healthy. From the time I walked in the door to leaving after eating was a total of 20 mins. Way better than sitting in a drive through lane for 10 mins and eating in your car. I ordered my usual Grilled Chicken Sandwich that comes with one side. I selected the chips which were kettle cooked, a healthier chip in my opinion. The sandwich was excellent as usual, plenty of chicken, honey mustard lightly spread on a croissant with lettuce and tomato. The restroom was spotless and dispensers were full. Outside on the wide sidewalk are eight tables which were being used by a lot of folks.

    Sea Salt Spud Chips - Side
    Reen K.

    If you're looking for healthy sandwiches, soups, and salads, you found the right deli. :-) Everything was delicious, and the beverages were really refreshing. This deli is not to far from where I'm staying, but because it's snowing today, I stayed in. I ordered pure sugar cane lemonade, The McAlister's club wrap, chips, potato salad, and a Caesar salad. My husband, and I shared everything. I ate 1/2 of the wrap, a spoon full of potato salad, and a few kettle chips. I don't eat bacon, or tomatoes, so I didn't add any on the wrap. It was ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and honey mustard on wheat bread. I will definitely order here again.

    Spicy Turkey Melt
    Stephanie B.

    Great service! They bring it to you and take it when you're done. Fresh, quality food all around and generous drink sizes. The atmosphere is casual but with class. They have a a monthly plan to get free drinks every day you come in. Parking is in a strip mall parking lot. If you want to get out of the house for a nice sub sandwhich in a clean, classy environment, McAlister's in Bloomington is the place!

    Stacey G.

    Haven't been here is awhile and now wondering why not?!? First off the staff was amazing, very friendly, helpful and fast service too! The restaurant was clean and everyone was wearing masks. The food was outstanding, I got the 4 cheese and tomato soup, came out super hot and delish. Highly recommend and will be back :-)

    Martin H.

    We were on our way home after church and decided to try out Bloomington's version of McAlister. We were used to a much smaller version in Geneva Illinois. This site is huge. it is well lit with a delightful staff. The cash registers have plexiglass and the staff is gloved. My wife ordered the stuff baked potato with chili. I chose the chef salad. We enjoyed our choices taking home enough for another meal. This place is a definite yes to return for another meal.

    1/2 Savannah Chopped Salad and 1/2 McAlister's Club
    Sarah T.

    I love McAlister's Deli and have eaten at several locations since first discovering it two years ago. My first visit to Bloomington's Third Street location was consistent with all the others: fantastic. The food is always fresh and delicious, and doesn't make me feel horrible after eating it. The service was quick and the employees were very friendly. In regard to COVID procedure, this location is offering both dine in and outdoor seating with reduced capacity, frequent sanitation, and required masks. Highly recommend McAlister's to anyone looking for a quick and semi-healthy meal

    Enderlin D.

    SPUD MAX. I would like crisper bacon and more sour cream, but...yummy. I hope the photo show how huge it is, with generous toppings.

    Went these yesterday when this guy and girl were working and they acted so annoyed like i was interrupting their conversation by ordering. It was extremely awkward and she kept making comments to the other employee while i was ordering. My sandwich was really good though. The spoon they gave me was nasty tho, the picture below is the spoon after i tried wiping it off with my napkin. I go here a lot and have never had a bad experience until yesterday so hopefully this was a one time thing.

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

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

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

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

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    10 years ago

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

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    Half Bottle Bistro

    Half Bottle Bistro

    4.5
    (32 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    The food! The portions! The food! We took a road trip to…read moreBloomington last weekend and found a great little restaurant. One companion called his French dip the best he'd ever had. Another liked her muffaletta, but wished she'd ordered more than a cold sandwich - as tall and as full as it was. My partner and I shared the meatball grinder appetizer. Best meatball I've ever had. There were three meatballs (each one looked as big as a tennis ball!) with little garlic crostinis circling them on the plate. We each ate one and took the other home, which he happily ate the next day. Delicious! Our hostess/server Lanie was the hardest working server I've ever seen, and always with a smile that carried to her voice and eyes. Although we went there to check out mosaic supplies in an art store, I'd easily go back here just for the food! Inside, the restaurant was Diner-noisy. Outside in the pavilion, it was very pleasant.

    OK, for starters it's too loud. The music is too loud which causes conversations to be too loud to…read morecompete. We went on Valentine's Day and there was probably 1 server for each table, so they added to the noise as well. And the esthetics of the dining area left a lot to be desired with what should be behind a wall is instead in the dining area and not covered. So onto the food. While good, $19+ for a sandwich and kettle chips is pretty steep no matter how you cut it. Speaking of cutting it, I ordered the Spicy Arriabiata which was slic3d so awkwardly it was almost impossible to eat as a sandwich. Instead of being cute, try slicing it in half so it can be eaten next time. Overall the food was actually good, service was good and properly attentive. Will I go back? Probably not. Kind of feels like a been there, done that type of experience. Dinner for 2 with a cocktail and wine and 2 sandwiches cost $85. Probably cancel spend that elsewhere and get a better dinner.

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    Great selection at the bar!
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    Hive

    Hive

    4.0
    (148 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Love their food! And the hive pie is super delicious. Fresh ingredients. Worth trying here if…read moreyou've never been. We usually get the hive Burger and the chicken sandwich with fries. But honestly anything from here has been delicious. Makes me want to get it for dinner tonight talking about it.

    The menu features burgers, sandwiches, pot pies, bowls. The Chicken Salad was a little different…read morethan a usual chicken salad. There was a thin layer of slaw on the bun. It was an interesting addition to the sandwich because it made the sandwich a little more sour. I added a little hot honey to help counter some of the sourness. The Hive bun was very fresh. It had great texture- crunchy edges but spongy middle. The burgers looked good but appeared very small. I was a little surprised by the portion size considering the cost. It was very expensive for such a small burger that did not come with sides & drink. I liked the big plastic cups for water. It had a bunch of advertisements on the cup, but thought it was great sizewise for water. Usually we get a small plastic flimsy cup for water at other restaurants, so it was a nice surprise. The staff was friendly and served our order relatively quickly. Patrons came in waves. The outside is deceiving because the sign isn't flashy and looks relatively small. But, once you walk in, it appears a lot more spacious than from the outside. Plenty of seating for big/small groups.

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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    3.6
    (24 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Tried sweetgreen for the first time. I thought that for assembly line-style food, it was good. I…read moregot an autumn harvest bowl with tofu in place of the chicken. The individual ingredients in the bowl were all delicious and went very well together. I especially liked the seasoning on the tofu! The serving size was just right and included generous portions of all of the components of the bowl, not just filler rice and greens. I definitely would return next time I'm craving something healthy. I feel like it's a rarity to find really healthy but satiating fast food in Bloomington so I'm grateful to have this option. The service was efficient - I had my bowl in my hands within 5 minutes of walking in. There was a little bit of leftover food on the counter I sat at inside but the place otherwise seemed clean. They have a lot of outdoor tables but just one long counter along the window inside for seating.

    I was provided absolutely exceptional service from a young man named Brayden. As soon as I walked…read moreinto the clean and bright environment, I was immediately greeted with a smile. When I was ordering, Brayden stayed engaged throughout the transaction, asking what I needed, as well as making sure the payment transaction succeeded. I also noticed another young lady who was prompt in monitoring who needed assistance with mobile orders and pickups. Brayden was super helpful, welcoming, kind, and a great representative of not only this Kirkwood location, but of the company as a whole. Also, my food was fresh, plentiful, and super flavorful. I will definitely be back, and can recommend this excellent location to others. P.S. I ordered a bowl and mixed the Green Goddess ranch with the Honey BBQ sauce. They were a great combination.

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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls
    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls
    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

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    The Elm

    The Elm

    4.3
    (108 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Always a delight! The Elm is your place if you are looking…read morefor something delightfully unexpected in Bloomington. Seasonal menus, beautiful plates, and an amazing bar (and coffee bar). We have been coming for years and just tried brunch today and it was 10/10! Spring menu highlight: the cabbage is phenomenal! We ordered for the table to share as a last minute decision and it was the star of the show Brunch: Latke was so yummy and the sauce was horseradish cream goodness Chilaquiles and smash burger both got an A+ Staff is always on point.

    The Elm is "one of one" in Bloomington, really no place like it…read more From service to decor to the food, The Elm stands out. Went for dinner on a non-football weekend night and had great service. Helpful guidance on menu choices and super attentive without being a bother. The room and bar are handsomely decked out, with comfortable, well-spaced tables and banquettes and booths. Makes for a fun setting. The food is seasonal and local -- lots of corn and squash this time of year. The chicken roulettes are excellent, as was the beet salad with Calabrian honey and whipped feta -- a nice sweet/hot combo. The steak frites was perfectly cooked to medium rare as requested, and accompanied by scalloped potato fries. Don't miss the desserts, either. The sweet corn creme brûlée with popped sorghum was totally new to me and delish. The chocolate medley was also excellent. Kudos for well-made cocktails too. Great experience and 100% different from everything else in town. A little NYC in IN.

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    Assorted Truffles for $10: Dark Chocolate, Citrus Chocolate & Birthday Cake
    Assorted Truffles for $10: Dark Chocolate, Citrus Chocolate & Birthday Cake
    The Duo: Filet (left) and Short-rib (right)

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    The Duo: Filet (left) and Short-rib (right)

    McAlister's Deli - delis - Updated June 2026

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