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    McAlister's Deli

    3.3 (44 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee
    McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee
    McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee
    McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee
    McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee
    McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee
    McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee
    McAlister's Deli - a salad on a plate - Delis Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee
    McAlister's Deli - a plate of sandwiches and a drink - Delis Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee
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    McAlister's Deli - a sandwich and chips - Delis Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    This is easily one of the worst McAlister's experience I've ever had in Knoxville. The cleanliness was very unacceptable, the floors were absolutely disgusting, plates looked almost clean, drink station was absolutely nasty, and the bathroom was truly vial. Just in the 25 to 30 minutes it took me to eat, I noticed the employees preferred to take their shift as a reason to hang out and have fun rather than keep up with restaurant duties. The majority of the employees looked very half put together and did not care about their appearance whatsoever which was very off putting as they brought my food to the table. Will not be returning to this location anytime soon.

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    7 months ago

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    7 months ago

    Soup was good but $9+ for a cup of soup and a drink is ridiculous. Staff was friendly.

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    1 year ago

    Food is fresh and the restaurant is clean, staff is helpful and efficient. I enjoy their potions and selection.

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    2 years ago

    I always have a great experience and live the link lemonade free refills with extra purée

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    2 years ago

    Third time in two months that the order was not correct .Need for improvement if you want to keep customers. Paula T.

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    3 years ago

    While visiting my daughter I stopped in for lunch . Great food very clean . We come again next time I come back to Knoxville..

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    10 years ago

    Had lunch there today got my money's worth and loved it would eat there again....the food was tasty the soup was wonderful.

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    Always great subs and wonderful tea.

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    My favorites are sweet chipotle chicken & southwest turkey melt with a side of Caesar salad!

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    Potchke - Definitely must eat lunch at this cute delicious spot in downtown Knoxville.

    Potchke

    4.8(195 reviews)
    13.8 mi
    $$

    Great little spot for a lox bialy and a latte…read more We got: -Potato blintz (not very flavorful but it went okay) -lox bialy (dill and scallion schmear, goood nova lox, red onion, cucumber, capers, tomato, sweet pepper relish and dill. served on an everything bialy. This was the star) -latte I'm deeply regretting my not grabbing a babka on the way out but it just gives me another excuse to head back!

    As a Michelin guide restaurant, Potchke has earned the right to "mess around in the kitchen", as…read morethey say. However, I wonder about the hype. Haven't had pastrami in a while so I had to order the Pastrami Reuben and the presentation was great with how it was stacked! Between the sauce and the sauerkraut the flavors were all good and I enjoyed the taste of the pastrami when I found it, but the bread to meat ratio was so high I mostly tasted the burned crust of the bread and very few bites of pastrami. It was one slice of pastrami, not a thin slice but not what you hope for when you bite into true Jewish deli pastrami, which are normally bursting at the seems with meat. Marble rye is hard not to burn and they did a good job for the most part, but I tasted more crust than I did pastrami, and for $18 I wonder if this sandwich was more a charge for the hype. The blintzes were also smaller than one would expect of a blintz but I absolutely loved the compote on top.

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    Sam and Andy's - The SEC

    Sam and Andy's

    3.4(18 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    FYI - this location is likely on the way out. Dining room / regular hours are cut - special events…read moreonly.

    Be prepared to eat cause there's a lot to....eat! You definitely won't go away hungry, that's for…read moresure. Caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) if you order a double. There's a side of beef on those buns, hamburger buns, not mine, at least not until after a few more visits. I ordered the SEC burger. It was full of perfectly grilled onions, an ample amount of bacon, cheddar cheese, and let's not forget the chunk of meat. The saying "the South shall rise again" is befitting, for the SEC surely rose to the occasion. My son-in-law ordered the Double Vol. Vol as in volunteer, but it could have stood for the abbreviation vol, as in VOLUME! Even after cutting his burger in half, he had difficulty arranging which angle to tackle the behemoth. After a couple of attempts, he finally got a handle on the thing and made quick work of it. He mentioned that a snake would have had a hard time getting its mouth around that burger. Even after dislocating its jaw! The boy loved the challenge as much as he loved the burger. Fries galore come with your burger selection. There is plenty enough to bring home in a box with what burger you may have left over. Now, let me discuss the milkshake bar. Sorry, but I can't. I wanted one big time. But my daughter reminded me that we had Buttermilk Sky Pie waiting for us back at the house. It won out this time. But my next visit to S and A's will include a milkshake without doubt. I did see a number of folks enjoying theirs. They all had smiles. There are plenty of tables and a huge TV, so you can bring the neighborhood with you. Don't worry about parking, there's plenty of that too. I bet this place rocks during a big game. True, southern hospitality greets you at the order counter. These folks were happy, polite, and smiling. They stayed that way as they came by to check up on you, making sure that your Sam and Andy's experience is a good one. Did they cater to my every whim? Well, every whim associated with food. I didn't pressure them. After all, it was only my first visit. Quick Tip: They serve Coca-Cola products. I didn't know what to get. My daughter suggested an Arnold Palmer. What the heck is that I asked. Lemonade and ice tea, she said. I opted for the Tiger Woods. Water.....( think about it before you "hazzard" a guess ).

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    Steamboat on Central - Loaded potato salad

    Steamboat on Central

    4.8(60 reviews)
    13.4 mi
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    Looking for a quick bite, I turned to Yelp and found this gem. Upon entering, the smell of fresh…read morebaked bread greets you like a warm hug. After perusing the menu, I decided on a large Chicken Bacon Ranch w/lettuce, tomato, and mayo, accompanied by a bag of chips and a sweet tea. Within a few short minutes, my order was ready for pick up. The sandwich was more than satisfying - well crafted and big enough for two servings. Without a doubt, the fresh-baked bread was the star of the show. It was soft and absolutely delicious. Service was fast and friendly. There's ample indoor and patio seating. Parking is limited to the street. Definitely swing by Steamboat if you're in the area!

    I was downtown looking for a sandwich shop. Parking is a lil wonky. They do not have parking next…read moreto their building or a parking lot. So you have to park a block or two away. You can go through the front or the back and you're greeted when you walk in. It smelled so good walking in. I'm from California so I do not have an accent and I talk fast and literally every single employee turned to look at me when I was talking because as I'm told I stick out like a sore thumb. I ordered a whole Italian sandwich. A half a sandwich is definitely plenty because they cut each half into a half so you're getting four sandwiches. The sandwich was very flavorful and tasty. I also got a large strawberry lemonade. When they handed it to me I laughed and said wow you guys weren't kidding about a large. It was probably about a 32 ounce container. So I would definitely come back!

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