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    McAlister's Deli

    3.5 (97 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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

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    Rueben sandwich with potato salad and iced tea
    Michael S.

    I was out and about running errands and decided to stop at McAlister's Deli for a late lunch. I have always enjoyed the sandwiches and soups at McAlister's Deli especially on a cold Fall day. I ordered the Reuben sandwich with a side of potato salad. The woman at the cashier was very nice and professional when she took my order. I also ordered an unsweetened iced tea. The iced tea at McAlister's Deli is wonderful and never disappoints me whatsoever. It is famous for a reason. The ambiance is very modern and upscale, but definitely has a homestyle feeling to it. You do feel comfortable and at home when enjoying a meal at McAlister's Deli. The Reuben sandwich was delicious and wonderful . The potato salad was excellent and had the perfect texture and flavor blended in to it. I have never had a bad meal at McAlister's Deli. It is definitely a "go-to" place for a quick meal on the run. McAlister's Deli is a great place for fresh food and drink, and it will always be my #1 place for soup or sandwich on the run.

    Savannah Chopped Salad
    Stefanie W.

    I wanted to write this review and talk about Owen. Sometimes, parents are really busy with their kids and forget to eat, and it's 8:51 pm- 9 minutes before closing. My husband drove off and I didn't want to order online - in case it wasn't fulfilled- so I called the store on 146th. I assumed they wouldn't answer, but luckily, Owen picked up! I explained, I knew it was shameful to ask if he would take our order. I apologized relentlessly, not because I had to but it's so necessary to ask for kindness - in a world where good customer service is a dwindling flame. He took my order and couldn't take my payment over the machines bc they were basically closing. When my husband returned home, I asked if he tipped Owen well, he's like, I gave 20%. Which is good, but I wanted to reciprocate Owen's kindness and give him a little cash to say thank you. Please let me know when he normally works and I'll bring it in. Not only did he take our order, we joked that service might've spit in our food, but when I opened up my salad... it was beautifully made with really fresh produce and full of Ingredients! I cannot stress how it hit the spot. Thank you Owen.

    Ultimate nachos
    Jeff L.

    I should be up front and say I'm not a big fan of any McAlister's Deli, so keep that in mind when you read my review. I feel their value just isn't in alignment with my taste buds. Price to food quality and quantity just doesn't get it for me. Overpriced sandwiches, soups and potatoes - BUT I always love their iced tea, so that's a win. Was in town for a soccer tournament, and the team needed a reasonably priced place with plenty of space, and McAlister's had a large dining room with plenty of seating for the boys to be together as well as the parents. Wife and I shared an 'ultimate' nachos. See photo. It literally is a $10 small plate of tortilla chips, about 1/4 cup of chili, a little bit of cheese and some jalapeños. Got the olives, guacamole and sour cream on the side. It just seems there are a LOT of nacho options that are better, bigger, and relatively similar in price. But as always, my tea was great. To be fair, the service was quick and the employees were all very nice. Even with a rowdy group taking up a lot of space.

    Southwest Chicken & Avocado Salad- this was a HALF size!!
    Lizzie A.

    Decided to have lunch here today. I got the 1/2 Rachel sandwich (I added mixed greens and spicy mustard) and 1/2 southwest chicken avocado salad (added jalapeños). My boyfriend got the French dip and chicken tortilla soup. The Rachel sandwich was good, nothing special but good. The salad was delicious and huge considering it was a half! Lots of chicken but I wish there was more avocado on it. Dressing was tasty and I really enjoyed the spice of the jalapeños that I added. My boyfriends French dip was good and the au ju was reallyyyyy good... I dipped my sandwich in it too! For me, the chicken tortilla soup was just gross. It was more of a stew consistency like someone added way too much cornstarch... kinda like slime. While the flavor was good, I just couldn't get past the consistency... it wasn't right. I am going between 3 and 4 stars but decided on 4 because I was really impressed with the size and taste of my salad specifically. Would give the Rachel sandwich a 3/5, French dip a 4/5, salad 5/5 but tortilla soup 0/5.

    The Veggie Sandwich with horseradish.  Yum!
    Missi R.

    This is the best McAlister's location I have ever visited. Prompt, friendly service and the food was really excellent. The restaurant is always very clean, and the dining area is large enough to accommodate the lunch crowd. The carry out meals are packaged very nicely. It makes it very easy to grab lunch on the go. The menu has enough variety that there should be something for everyone. Quite a few vegetarian options too. On this particular visit it happened to be extremely cold outside, and I wanted something hot to go with my sandwich. I ordered the side of mashed potatoes, for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised, as they were not only hot and fresh but really tasty too. I hadn't set my expectations very high, just wanted a hot side on this cold day, but these mashed potatoes were excellent. Definitely would order them again.

    Southwest Chicken & Avocado Salad
    Barbara F.

    I enjoyed the Southwest Chicken & Avocado Salad as I do most times I visit the McAlister's off 146th street. This is my preferred location out of the two nearest to me. I have not had a bad experience at this location. By contrast; I have rarely had a good experience at the 116th /Carmel location. For that reason I decided to try 146th street/Carmel. This location is clean, the staff is courteous and attentive and the portions are good. I have tried other items but my favorite is this salad and my entire family enjoys the chocolate chip cookies.

    Dinning room
    Robbie H.

    Great job everyone being open and running a smooth ship during all of this crap going on. Foods good as always! Tea is on point as always. Employees are great and respectful. Keep up the good work!

    Jalapeno Turkey Crunch
    Jay D.

    So this review is based on the ongoing customer service problem they have at this location. They just don't get that customers have choices and they don't have to dine at your establishment. They are never prepared or organized for any promotion or event that comes along. Today was no exception. For those that didn't know today was the rollout of the 2021 tumblers. And for the first 20 customers they were giving them away free with a 30 day tea pass as well. Common sense would have told them to have a manager or responsible individual outside to pass out numbers so there would be no confusion but that won't ever happen here because this place is just a paycheck to them. I was number 16 so I got mine and purchased another which is a little over $10 with tax. It took almost an hour to get two salads because yet again they were not prepared for the influx of customers. While waiting on my food this little old lady approached me and said how is everyone getting those tumblers and I told her and she said that she was the first in the building which I can attest to that. But she placed her order through the carry out counter and they didn't give her a tumbler so me being who I am I flagged down two different staff members and told them what happened and of course they looked all bewildered and confused so I asked for a manager. Finally after nobody came I asked yet a 3rd employee and they spoke across the kitchen window to Kelly the manager who yelled across the window that we have already given out all the free tumblers. Seriously? This is the disrespect we show to our seniors and valued customers? So my next move was to buy another tumbler and I walked over and gave it to the lady. How hard was that? Where these places find their management is beyond me! I wouldn't expect to see this kind of disrespect especially in Carmel. I just shake my head in disbelief.

    Sweet Tea
    Holy P.

    Late review: Free day today at McAlister's! I sure miss this place! I haven't been since the Covid pandemic. You can dine-in now and there's also outside seating. There wasn't much people dining in so I felt comfortable going in. I opted for my go-to sweet ice tea and an unsweetened ice tea for my SO. There are tons of flavors you Dan choose from. I heard the blueberry lemonade was really good. I will definitely have to try that the next time I stop in a McAlister!

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    Frequently gets order incorrect and cancels Uber eats orders even if the order is placed 30-45mins before closed.

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    I don't eat much here but I do love the French dip. So good if your looking for something that will fill you up and not so messy. So good

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    Fat Dan's Deli Carmel

    Fat Dan's Deli Carmel

    3.8
    (226 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    5 stars. I entered…read morethis dive bar dressed to the 9's after attending a fundraiser for Prevail. I proceeded to have a seat at the bar as the patron to my left commented that I was grossly overdressed for this establishment. He wasn't wrong, but a girl needed some food! I ordered the smoked wings and a side of fries. I chose water to drink because I wasn't in the mood for anything else. BEST WINGS ANS FRIES!!! TWO THUMBS UP! The wings and fries are perfection. No sauce necessary. I tried the teriyaki but it wasn't to my liking and the wings don't require anything extra. They are perfection straight outta the kitchen as served on butcher paper. The fries are probably the best fries I have ever eaten. Seriously. I'm a fry connoisseur - I know my way around a fried potato! Best part: the price! They are priced appropriately. Portions size is great. Hearty wings, not lil wing dings. I only did 6 wings, but next time I'll do the full 12 and take some home. Better than Ale Emporium - argue with ya mamma, not me! I said what I said. Go Bears....Blackhawks...Bulls...Sky... it's a Chicago themed bar, so I'm sure you can find fans enjoying the games here. I'll be back! See you there!

    I've driven past the place many times and never stopped because the exterior is underwhelming…read more Boy, have I been missing out. I came here for the first time to watch a Purdue game with boiler buds. We got a high top that seats 8 and it's perfect for watching sports. The food is large, hearty, and excellent bar food. Be prepared to leave full and with leftovers.

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    Cafe Patachou

    Cafe Patachou

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    Have not been to Cafe Patachou in years as we did not really enjoy what they had at the time. Came…read morehere for brunch today as they have a number of vegetarian and some vegan options (for those interested). We got the warm grain bowl, Cuban breakfast, and lemon ricotta waffles. All were delicious and my teens enjoyed their food. Amazingly got seated quickly for a Saturday mid morning. Our waitress was nice and checked on us a few times. Will be coming back.

    We came here with a large group of about 18 and weren't able to all sit together but we did get two…read moretables next to each other. Our waitress was super friendly and professional, and made conversation with us. She was a little forgetful with small things we had to ask for repeatedly but it was a super busy morning. We came at 9:30 on a Sunday. Love the coffee bar! Refills galore. The food was all very delicious. I got the lox toast and really enjoyed it! I got to try a piece of their waffle and it had a little hint of sweetness to it and just a little crunchy. Perfection! The glasses on our table when we first sat down I thought were dirty, but they were actually just incredibly scratched. For how cute the ambiance was (casual, yet had a slightly elevated feel) I would expect the glasses not to look nicer or at least be in a presentable condition. Overall despite these small things, I recommend making this one of your breakfast stops in the area. Food was really good!

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