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McAlister's Deli

3.4 (134 reviews)
InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Delis
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Peach Mango Tea
Jorge D.

This is a casual place, with very efficient service. My salad was crisp, and in has a generous portion of protein. But the start of the meal was the Peach Cobbler Cheesecake... 10/10.

Digital menu out of date.
Tony M.

While waiting to order I notice the digital display screen scrolling through specials. The chicken flatbread caught my eye. Time to order and that's I said I wanted. "Oh that's seasonal we no longer offer it". It is on a digital display board...the whole point is you can change it easy. We were assured they could not change it locally. That's a pretty bush league mistake. My companion ordered club sandwich "and I want like a pickle too" stated clear as a bell. Food delivered and no pickle. "I didn't get a pickle" to which same person that took the order 5 minutes ago said "oh you have to ask for that". Then she remembered and brought a pickle. Does that mean if you don't specifically ask when you order, too late? No pickle for you? Downhill.

Chef Salad
Roseanne B.

Ordered half beef and cheddar sandwich and chef sandwich. Salad was good. Sandwich was terrible. Bread was not fresh and there was very little meat and cheese. McAlister's did reach out and we gave them another chance. This time was much better. Baked potato was great and so was the Chef salad.

Jalapeño Turkey Crunch
D'Monte B.

It's my first time trying this location. Unfortunately, my debit card was declining although I just deposited money on it. Caroline was nice enough to let me order my food, eat it, and pay afterwards once I spoke to my bank. That was such a kind gesture and I wasn't expecting that type of generosity. That gives me more incentive to return because they actually care about customer service!

McAlister's Club with mac n cheese

The food was delicious while not being too expensive. They have a variety of options to chose from so you can't go wrong with coming here. The service was impeccable! They even gave us free dessert and were very attentive and kind throughout the whole time dining in. Highly recommend stopping by if by the area!

Jacob T.

This was my first visit to this location, hopefully I'll be able to give it 5 stars in the future. Almost everything from this location was perfect! I pulled up after placing my order online, I didn't even have to call and they brought my order out, so that was perfect! Everything in the order was correct! We weren't missing any items and everything was made correctly. That's even better! I ordered a couple of new lemonades. And they were really good! My 2 issues come from the bread on both of my sandwiches. It was really stale and I've never had this issue before. Overall, it was fine, but stale bread is never good. The second issue was with my apple sauce. Online the portion was bigger, but this is just apple sauce you can buy at the store. Kinda disappointing. Overall, the experience was a good one. Service was on point, food was correct, just a couple of things I wish were better. I'll give them another chance!

Carrot cake was awesome!
Shawnte J.

I made an order online for pick up at lunch. I ordered the choose two; Savannah Salad and the Pepper Jack Turkey sandwich. My food was ready on time and there was not a long wait to pick up my food. The Savannah Salad is my absolute favorite salad at McAllister's. The vinaigrette dressing is also amazing on this salad. You can't go wrong with this choice. The Pepper Jack Turkey is also another one of my favorite sandwiches. I literally ate it in less than 5 minutes. It only has mustard which is great because I don't really care for mayo. I enjoyed a large piece of carrot cake for my dessert. I usually get the million dollar brownie which is also a great dessert option. I love carrot cake and this one was moist and delish. Will definitely pick it again in the future.

Gluten free turkey sandwich
Erin M.

Went for a quick lunch with some coworkers. I looked up their menu and didn't see any gluten free bread options so wasn't thrilled to go. BUT when I showed up I decided to ask because why not! Turns out they do!!! So if you're craving a sandwich on some gluten free bread you can stop at McAllister's! The sandwich was pretty good and service was quick even though the restaurant was severely packed. There are a full choice of sides depending on what you're craving or whether or not you're trying to be healthy. I would go again for a quick stop! The only negative I would put is there was no option to toast the sandwich I am a big advocate for a toasted deli sandwich and I think it would have been much better if it was! The sandwich was okay but I wasn't fully satisfied.

Sweet Chipotle Chicken. More gravy than mashed potatoes.
Albert T.

I LOVE McAlister's Deli. My girlfriend and I were craving a good light meal & sweet tea but were shocked to find out my local/frequented McAlister's in Arlington, TX is currently under renovations for the week. No need to panic, pull up the map and go-on to the another location in Irving, it should be the same experience, right? Unfortunately, it was not. Although we did anticipate the usual Sunday after church crowd, this location was not prepared at all to handle the capacity. It was very unorganized. The BAD: 1. We walked in to a large line, although expected, it took us about 20-25 minutes from the doorway to the cashier. I tried to analyze what was taking forever, as I have never waited this long in a McAlister line before (even during peak hours). I found out later it seemed like the cashiers were also food runners and bus-boys at the same time. Also, cashiers were not audible to call for the next person in-line. 2. While waiting in-line, I noticed there were plenty of tables with dirty plates and cups. It looks like they have been sitting there for a while. Finally after 20 minutes or so, I saw one-sole employee cleaning 1 table. I later find out this same employee was the person bringing out our food! I hope they washed their hands. This could explain why ALOT of tables were not bussed. 3. There was not a constant food-runner/tea re-filler circulating at all-times. If a customer wants a re-fill on tea, they would have to interrupt the cashier taking care of new customer orders---thus holding up the line. 4. My go-to Sweet Chipotle Chicken w/mashed potatoes with gravy was not on point. The sandwich was lukewarm; the bread was more soggy than toasty. I barely got any mashed potatoes, might as well have called it gravy w/mashed potatoes. Why did I not complain? Easy, I did not want to wait in that line again. The OK: 5. My girlfriend did enjoy her Chef Salad. We did notice the plate might have been cleaned more thoroughly as there was a dry-cheese morsel one corner. A little bit of elbow grease could have taken that right off. The GOOD: 6. The Sweet Tea - tasted like everywhere else. Overall, I believe the employees did what they can do. It looks like Management needs to work to get more organized, more staffing for peak hours, and more training for employees at the register.

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Original ChopShop

Original ChopShop

4.4(445 reviews)
2.3 mi
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Great location nearby a lot of shopping spots, very large parking lot, and amazing atmosphere with…read morelots of seating options. This is a great spot after finishing errands. Orders are taken electronically, which helped make me feel less rushed when making decisions. The bowls can be customized to your liking. The staff here is amazing. Everyone is extremely friendly and food is prepared extremely fast, or at least it was every time I have visited. My favorite thing about this location is how clean everything always looks. I also like the variety of seating options, because I tend to prefer booths. The food is really flavorful and I like that it is healthy. However, the way it tastes depends on who is working that day. I have visited on days where everything tastes perfect, but I have also visited on days where too much sauce or spices are added to the dish and it didn't quite taste the same. The price is very reasonable for a quick and healthy meal on the run. The protein shakes are very good and the Glow up shake is my favorite choice. I will definitely keep visiting this location.

A healthy food option amid the noise of bad food. Service was friendly but distant. I ordered from…read morethe kiosk. Selection of the day was a club sandwich, teriyaki chicken bowl, and a healthy cool down fruit juice. The sandwich was delicious, except for that weird pickle. The cool down was refreshing. That ginger wakes you up. The teriyaki chicken bowl was amazing!! Definitely a repeat.

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Original ChopShop - Avocado Toast

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Original ChopShop - Balanced Bowl & Slim Squeeze Juice

Balanced Bowl & Slim Squeeze Juice

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Zaky Zayn - Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Zaky Zayn

4.6(61 reviews)
1.8 mi

I know the page says it's closed, but I just went here for the first time and wow it was delicious!…read moreIt's located in a very unassuming strip of stores, next to a market. We ate pretty early around 5pm, and it was very empty, which was nice because it meant our food came fast. We tried the chicken shawarma bowl and the beef shawarma bowls. The food tasted delicious, but did seem a little less fresh, like maybe it had been sitting for a while, which would make sense because it wasn't exactly prime dinner hour yet, so maybe perhaps left from lunch? Either way, the portions were great, enough to take home leftovers. And the flavor of the meat was superb. They were so warm and kind to our family, especially our two year old. I appreciated the thoughtful touches the staff added to make our dining experience special. It definitely gave the cozy feeling of a mom and pop diner but mediterranean style! I loved it. We will definitely be coming back.

I hate writing this because this used to be one of my favorite places. I've been coming here for a…read morewhile, and today honestly felt like losing a local gem. I came in for the soft opening after weeks of renovations, and while the name and menu are the same, everything else is not. This is not the same restaurant. If you knew the original owner, you would know he created something special. It felt like you were being welcomed into his home. He took pride in the food and in making sure every customer felt well cared for. Appetizers always came out first with some friendly conversation, and you could feel the care he put into every detail. That experience is gone. First, I waited 30+ minutes for a dish that normally takes 15, even on a busy night. When I left, a couple who had ordered before me were still waiting for their wraps! Second, the food has changed. The chicken shawarma and gyro recipes are different, and the gyro was actually cold. The sauces, which used to be the highlight, are not the same. The red sauce is gone, and the garlic sauce tastes different. The rice is different. The salad is now a small pile of romaine, onion, cucumber, black olives, and corn with no dressing. Overall, the new recipes feel like a massive downgrade from the original recipes. Lastly, I told the host I would be dining inside, but my food was served in plastic containers. Meanwhile, a nearby group that appeared to be staff or family was served plated food that looked noticeably fresher and better prepared. It honestly felt like their food was prioritized over paying customers, which may have explained the delays. The menu photos have not changed, but they no longer reflect what is actually being served. That feels misleading, especially for customers like me who were excited for the reopening. Very disappointing.

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Zaky Zayn - I think this is the beef and chicken combo. I've had several different dishes - all delicious!

I think this is the beef and chicken combo. I've had several different dishes - all delicious!

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Whiskey Cake - A look into our dining room!

Whiskey Cake

4.2(1.6k reviews)
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If I'm being completely honest, I would go hear and get a piece of Whiskey Cake EVERYDAY if I…read morewasn't worried about my sugar intake. The restaurant is named after it for a reason. This visit we didn't get any entrees or drinks we were there for the cake. We don't have one in our state so we were ECSTATIC to find out there were a few in the metroplex area. We did go 2 out of our 4 days there. Just get the cake, ask for a middle piece. Everything is locally sourced and the whipped cream is made fresh and you can tell. Every bite is heaven. The slices are pretty big so 2 of us share one. The service is fantastic and fast. Zero complaints. We also learned on our last visit that they ship the whiskey cake.. not sure they should've told me this lmao because I will be ordering.

Service was quick, and the atmosphere was exactly what you'd hope for. Unfortunately, the food…read moredidn't live up to expectations. The candied bacon was overwhelmingly salty and completely missed the mark. The bowl of chili was also disappointing--Tabasco was the only flavor that really came through. Ironically, the best part of the meal was the crackers served with the chili. They were the highlight of the dish and honestly helped bring my overall rating up to three stars.

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Whiskey Cake - Whiskey Cake: 
sticky toffee cake, bourbon anglaise, spiced pecans, house made vanilla whipped cream

Whiskey Cake: sticky toffee cake, bourbon anglaise, spiced pecans, house made vanilla whipped cream

Whiskey Cake - TAVERN BURGER:
brisket blend, new American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce, sesame bun

TAVERN BURGER: brisket blend, new American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce, sesame bun

Whiskey Cake - Wood Grilled Salmon:
marble potatoes, charred leeks, smoked mushrooms, chowder broth (gluten free)

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Wood Grilled Salmon: marble potatoes, charred leeks, smoked mushrooms, chowder broth (gluten free)

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