Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    McAlister's Deli

    2.8 (105 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Delis, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

    McAlister's Deli Photos

    Business Info

    MCALISTER'S DELI ATMOSPHERE

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

    More like McAlister's Deli

    Recommended Reviews - McAlister's Deli

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    McAlister's club...err 3/4 of it anyways
    Tuan D.

    Well...requested extra pickle spears, ended up with zero... Ordered McAlister's club...got 3/4 of a sandwich. WTF is wrong with this location? Plano location is always on point. Yall need training courses from them.

    The chili
    Duane S.

    Service was ok. Nice high school kids. Atmosphere was standard. But the food left something to be desired. I believe the chili was wolfs brand with no beans. Almost 100% certain of that and it was $7 for a bowl. My wife's sandwich was also meager. All in all, not a great experience.

    1/2 Roast beef spud and Memphian half sandwich. This isn't a 'key size' sandwich.
    R M.

    We were looking for a place to get a soup, sandwich and potato for dinner. We opted for McAlister's because we wanted a good iced tea. Upon reading the reviews, I was afraid we would be disappointed. Thankfully we weren't. The service was great, Daya took our order and the assistant manager whose name escapes me checked up on us. When the food arrived, it looked and tasted great. If you're hesitant, I'd give them a chance. The restaurant was about 25% full so I know there's many folks who come, enjoy their meal and go on with their life. Ywe likely only read reviews from the small percentage who had an issue. No issues here.

    Pick two

    Since when is this half a sandwich, car key for reference. Brought it back and he said "that's correct." I've eaten here before and it's not. Shoulda gone to Jason's deli

    Cliff H.

    After ordering we waited 30 min and still had no food. When I went to check on it, they had lost the order. When I asked for the manager I was told he was scared to come out. Several other customers were also missing orders, we were waiting long enough to make friends. After re-ordering we did finally receive food, such as it was. I had ordered the Horseradish Roast Beef with Cheddar. What I got was one sad piece of beef on a large piece of bread with way too much sauce. Given the pictures around the place I was expecting a bit more. The manager, finally, did come out and give us some coupons for free meals. Not sure why we would use them.

    "Bottom of the Barrel" Chili
    Lauren M.

    This is my second 1-star experience with this location. This time, I placed a takeout order through the McAlister's app. My chicken caesar wrap came unfolded in the container and was a complete mess -- basically a salad atop a soggy tortilla. (Shouldn't it have been wrapped up or stuck together with toothpicks? What dummy just throws a wrap in a to-go box?) I was also shorted a pickle spear. And the worst offender? The cup of chili I ordered was a SOLID MASS in a half-filled cup. Burned lumps were clearly visible. It had obviously been scraped out of the bottom of a pot by a lazy employee who didn't want to deal with refilling the pot. (And, look, I've worked in restaurants. I know that this chili isn't made in-house. We're talking about something as simple as cracking open a new can and dumping it in a pot. How lazy can you get?) When I called the restaurant to share my thoughts with the manager, I was told that he was too busy to come to the phone. Which holds with my previous review, in which I mention how SWAMPED the manager always seems. Every time I visit, there are three bored-looking high school kids standing behind the counter doing NOTHING while the manager dashes around the restaurant, delivering orders and putting out fires. Clearly the employees lack training on how to better run the front-of-the-house, whereas the kitchen could benefit from a manager's attention. There is just no excuse for serving the slop I was given. I LOVE McAlister's. I've lived near several other locations (Denton being one) that were consistently excellent, well-managed, and staffed with employees who were present and engaged in their work. This location has NEVER gotten their act together, despite the many, many negative reviews it has received here on Yelp. What is going on at this restaurant and why hasn't it been fixed?

    Hungry for order 46 1st time at this location
    Doug C.

    1st visit to this location for short road trip following Turkey Day Nov 2022. We have eaten at other locations in Collin county and well taken care of and plenty of staff on hand. We were interested in salad/soup combo which is right on the menu. See photo. Next time one of us will get soup/salad the other soup/sandwich and split the difference. On a future visit we must throw caution to wind and get the Oreo cheesecake. The promotion photos at the counter were to die for. Yummy.

    Ronnie H.

    This is your average McAlister's deli. If you haven't been to one they serve up some decent deli style food at some decent prices and good service. There's nothing that shines or is above your run of the mill deli but that shouldn't put you off from trying this place out next time you want some soup and salad or sandwich and spuds.

    Country Potato Soup

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kara E.
    364
    257
    1072

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Really nice manager took my order made sure my food was correct and made sure i liked everything. Jan 21st 10:30. Good food great service

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Tuan D.
    14
    19
    6

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of R M.
    17
    57
    42

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Good food and people! Enjoy being able to see people come in and enjoy a nice meal and speak with staff who genuinely care about you.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of G S.
    43
    16
    6

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cliff H.
    41
    91
    65

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Makayla M.

    Makayla M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Lily S.

    Lily S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Doug C.
    1
    1069
    11705

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Madi P.
    1
    62
    24

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Thanks for stopping by, Madi! We appreciate you.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of E W.
    198
    23
    7

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Makayla M.

    Makayla M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Timothy H.
    592
    168
    352

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    YUMMY food, and amazing service, definitely recommend their mac and cheese and their sweet tea!!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Lily S.

    Lily S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    All around good club sandwich and excellent customer service...I just wish we could add extra pickles when ordering online.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Lily S.

    Lily S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Lily S.

    Lily S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brett V.
    309
    30
    4

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Makayla M.

    Makayla M.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Makayla M.

    Makayla M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Makayla M.

    Makayla M.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Makayla M.

    Makayla M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Makayla M.

    Makayla M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gigi W.
    163
    63
    10

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    THIS MCALLISTERS IS SO GOOD!!! Our beautiful server Lucy was incredible, she's literally a BOSS!!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Katherine S.

    Katherine S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    Ask the Community - McAlister's Deli

    Review Highlights - McAlister's Deli

    I ordered the Spicy Turkey sandwich and broccoli cheese soup.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    The Sandwich Spot - 19. The Dallas Cowboy Sandwich

    The Sandwich Spot

    4.7(182 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Wow--when you're compelled to write a review just hours after visiting, you know you've stumbled…read moreupon something truly special. I found The Sandwich Spot on Yelp after searching for Dutch Crunch bread. The moment you walk in, you're greeted by the irresistible aroma of fresh vegetables and warm, crusty bread--if happiness had a scent, this would be it! Their sandwich selection is impressive. I originally drove an hour (one-way!) just for the Dutch Crunch rolls. Then I walked in, got greeted with that heavenly smell and super friendly vibes, and there was no way I was leaving without a sandwich. I went with the BLT, and let me tell you: it was loaded with crispy bacon and absolutely delicious. The place is spotless, including the restroom, and the customer service is top-notch. I called ahead to check on the Dutch Crunch rolls, and you could literally hear the smile through the phone. Jeff is fantastic, and the entire team was warm, welcoming, and genuinely appreciative--thanking me multiple times for stopping by. I highly recommend The Sandwich Spot. I'd will be making the drive again and again for the food and the friendly service.

    Meh. I really wanted to love this place, but it comes down to the food. The sandwich was good. Not…read moregreat. Good. For $16.99 for one sandwich, I expect it to be packed with ingredients. At a minimum, I expect it to have at least as much filling as Jersey Mike's sandwiches. It certainly doesn't. Additionally, Jersey Mike's makes a better sandwich. They just do. Bottom line: very nice people are running this place without question. However, I likely won't return. It's just not worth the significant premium they charge for their sandwiches, when you can go to Jersey Mike's, get a much bigger and better sandwich, for a much better price. The portion size was simply unacceptable for the price. I do wish them the best of luck, as they are clearly good people.

    Photos
    The Sandwich Spot - Clean and quiet

    Clean and quiet

    The Sandwich Spot - Number 17, this was my favorite back in california.  Still my favorite in texas.

    Number 17, this was my favorite back in california. Still my favorite in texas.

    The Sandwich Spot - 3. The Big Tex Sandwich on sourdough. With secret sauce side!

    See all

    3. The Big Tex Sandwich on sourdough. With secret sauce side!

    The Local Open

    The Local Open

    4.6(134 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Burger and fries were good. I must add that service was…read moregood as well as they greeted us nicely with no cell phone seen or being used. Ambiance is good.

    First time here after seeing great reviews for a long time, so expectations were probably higher…read morethan they should've been. My wife and I came in on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch slash early dinner and overall the experience just left us asking, do we not get it? The vibe is cool and the space itself is nice. We didn't do the golf bays, but they look like the main draw and I can see how that would be fun with the right group. From an atmosphere standpoint, no real complaints. Food is where things fell apart a bit. We both ordered the Local Burger and it was mid at best. The bun completely fell apart and the fries were soggy, which is always disappointing when you're paying for something that's clearly trying to present itself as elevated bar food. It is weird that the menu is so limited. Usually fine with that cause it makes the food that is there much better, but that didn't happen this time. Service didn't help much either. The servers were all in their early 20s and spent a good amount of time texting and loudly talking at the end of the bar. I honestly don't care about that as long as service is still attentive, but that part was missed. Drinks sat empty longer than they should have and it just felt disengaged. Overall, it feels like a place that's trying to be fancier than it actually is. The food doesn't justify the hype and I'm guessing the golf bays are what really make this place worth it. I might come back if a friend wanted to go, but it wouldn't be my pick.

    Photos
    The Local Open
    The Local Open
    The Local Open

    See all

    McAlister's Deli - salad - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...