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    McAlister's Deli

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

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

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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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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    4.0(23 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    It's been a minute since I've been to Sweetgreen. It does tend to be on the pricier side, so when…read morewe got the email for complimentary avocado recently it was perfect excuse to satisfy my cravings for it. I ordered the Hot Honey Chicken bowl which has 49 grams of protein. I chose half quinoa and half kale as the base and added the Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette on the side. It was SO good. I also really like the sweet potatoes. Service can be hit or miss. There wasn't a line this time so only one person was tending the toppings bar. The dining area is pretty and spacious-- lots of bright wooden furniture, plants and natural light. There is also patio seating outside.

    I made my own plate and chose wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes and salmon as my base. I added…read morecarrots and pickled onions as well as one creamy sauce and miso-based vinaigrette (sorry, can't recall the specifics). The restaurant was really clean, bright and airy. The service was impeccable. The young lady who assisted me was extremely helpful in assisting me with my choices. I've been to one other Sweetgreen location in Downtown Indianapolis for a Yelp event, but that was quite some time ago. The employee, Aaliyah, provided me with her suggestions upon request and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at home. The salmon was tender and juicy and the sweet potatoes were well-seasoned and cooked to be the prefect consistency. The wild rice was cooked to perfection. The sauces took everything to another level. I like that they have the information for where they source their ingredients on display for the customer to see. The food is a bit pricey, but it's worth it.

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    Kale Caesar (Steak)

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    Cafe Patachou - Patawich

    Cafe Patachou

    4.1(198 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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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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    Patachou Chicken Salad sandwich

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    Slapfish - Traditional Lobster Roll

    Slapfish

    4.5(592 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I never really get tired of SlapFish. It's always so tasty! I love the Power Bowl with Shrimp and…read moreSalmon. The portion is enough for me to share with my husband. It comes with this yummy buttery rice & veggies and when you order it to go--the salad is prepared separately. Always so fresh and delicious! We usually order ahead and the food is ready to be picked up and the employees know us by our order. They recently remodeled their patio which is dog friendly. We were there today to take advantage of their Devour Indy Summer Fest menu. An entrée and an app for $23. Sweet. We chose the Lobster Dip with housemade old bay seasoned potato chips. The Lobster Tots would have been the best value for Devour so maybe we'll go back before the week is over...

    Love this place the food is delicious fast service and they a re very helpful with the menu they…read moredon't take forever. The place is pretty clean and they have a grocery veggies stand next to it well inside actually is part of it I think. But the place has grown and they are smiling and happy nice people... it gets kind of crowed during lunch time and dinner time as well. We my husband and I have been coming here for almost 4 or more years now. Thank you for your great service and the amazing food I always get the lobster roll with the salad

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    Lobster avocado toast

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    It was good to taste good quality seafood with friendly staff at a reasonable price

    Joe's Next Door - Hot Italian Beef

    Joe's Next Door

    4.8(98 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    I ordered the meatloaf sandwich. It was huge but I did not care for the flavor of it. My friend…read moreordered the also huge pulled pork sandwich and thought it very good. There are lots of sides to choose from. The price is a little high for just a sandwich with no sides. You have to wait in line to order at the counter and then the food is brought out to you at the few tables in an adjacent room. There is little ambience but just good and quick food. I took the opportunity to stock my freezer with good meats from the butcher shop when I left.

    Joe's Butcher shop has a counter that makes sandwiches and salads and provides seating "next door"…read more We had lunch today with friends. The menu has a few unique sandwiches that make good use of the butcher's meat. Prices are reasonable. My husband had the Debris Po' Boy Sandwich, served hot. He loved his sandwich with a generous portion of beef, lettuce and tomato. I had the Grand Palace Salad, which was huge. The chicken was marinated in a Thai sauce and was a tad dry. The rest of the salad was fresh with snow peas, cherry tomatoes and mandarins orange. My friend had the meatball sandwich, which looked awesome. The sandwich was huge and shareable. (I'm getting that next time.) The clerks were friendly and helpful. The dining area is roomy and great for conversation. Restrooms were available. There is a dedicated parking lot behind the building or street parking in front.

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    Evan's IPA Braised Beef Sandwich - best ever!!!

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    Juniper on Main - Outdoor Pergola dining at sunset

    Juniper on Main

    4.4(597 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    We stopped in for dinner before our concert in Noblesville, Indiana, because the food looked good…read more They have really nice patio, but unfortunately it was down pouring when we went there so we sat inside. The staff was really nice and helpful. We really just came in just to get a drink and a few bites to eat but the poached pear Caprese salad was unique and pretty delicious. The food has a southern vibe. It was a great in-between stop before where we were staying and the concert venue and the surrounding downtown area was super cute so you could walk around if it's not raining if you're trying to kill time before going to a concert or just to hang out

    A group of 4 of us had dinner at Juniper the evening of 9/2…read more We were inside (I prefer outside but it very hot). The temperature of the restaurant killed the vibe. It must have been at least 78 degrees though I'm not sure. We mentioned it to the server who blamed it on the weather. I saw one air vent which was covered by a bench for the entire front and side area which is clearly insufficient. It was so unpleasant I wouldn't eat inside again. - Service average to fine. - Thai salad - fair - the chicken was super dry. - Shrimp salad - good - Hummingbird cake - delicious It will be a long time before I return and my group felt the same way. My recommendation is to only eat outside and anticipate some great food and some midling.

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    Juniper on Main - Southern coastal plate with low country crab-cake, grilled shrimp with sweet chili sauce, pineapple salsa, and lemon aïoli

    Southern coastal plate with low country crab-cake, grilled shrimp with sweet chili sauce, pineapple salsa, and lemon aïoli

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    101 Craft Kitchen - Butternut Squash Soup

    101 Craft Kitchen

    4.2(185 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    We loved our visit to 101 Craft Kitchen. We stopped in for Happy Hour (4-6 pm) before going to a…read moresporting event. The restaurant is upscale, lovely and romantic. We sat at a high top table in the bar. Our server, Bailey (the bartender), was friendly and super attentive. She made recommendations and kept glasses filled. The craft beer selection is excellent with about 16 local options on tap. My husband had a Fall City "Hipster Repellent". The name alone is interesting, but he loved his beer. I had the Espresso Martini which came with roasted coffee beans floating on top. My cocktail went down easy. I also had a glass of the Berringer Chardonnay. The pour is generous. We shared a plate of Loaded Tots, which was wonderful. The tots are made from scratch in-house and covered with roasted bits of pork belly, cheese, a sauce and green onions. We LOVED the tots, which came out super hot. We also shared a plate of the Loaded Hummus. The plate is beautiful and colorful. The hummus is fresh made and loaded with bits of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and is delicious on a balsamic reduction. The hummus is served with a generous portion of fresh in-house made focaccia bread which tasted amazing. The Loaded Hummus is a winner in my book. Bailey our server was fabulous. She worked the entire bar and was an ambassador of the chef and menu. I wish we had time to stay for dinner because the food is outstanding. Each dish that we saw pass by looked delicious and artistic. I highly recommend. We will be returning for dinner soon. Easy 5 stars! We found street parking, but parking was limited.

    We've ordered from here quite a few times for delivery. I really enjoyed the lemon chicken dinner…read more What we mostly order is their kids meals. We watch our calories and so kids meals work best. You get a protein and choice of two sides. We get green beans and fruit. And it also comes with a cookie. The food is pretty good. It does not always come the same and what I mean by that is sometimes the green beans will have no seasoning at all and then sometimes they will. Of course I prefer the seasoning but if none, I just quickly season them myself. I do hope to visit soon and eat inside the restaurant and will leave another review.

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    A hairy bone

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    Fish & Chips - now gluten friendly!

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