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    McAlister's Deli

    3.5 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    This is how it wax served. 14 dollars for a sandwich and you can't even get a full cup of soup.
    T H.

    I'd give McAlister's 5 stars except when you order like soup or a side of potato salad, they fill the cup up halfway and the cups are already small. The food is not cheap, so you'd think they'd at least give you a full cup. I know food prices are soaring, but 14 dollars for a sandwich should warrant a full cup of a side! And I don't want to be labeled as a "Karen" so we don't even say anything in the restaurant. We don't want free food. We just want full cups. ‍

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    Sandwiches! Sandwiches! Sandwiches! We all have that type of food we like, and even with many diverse dining options for me nothing beats a great sandwich. Especially a restarant that specializes in diverse sandwich offerings with great side pairings. I usually go to Martins for paninis, in addition to being a fan of Subway and Jimmy Johns too. Yet though I've checked out different sandwich shops in and outside the area and many of them have great offerings, many of them have no diversification to their sandwich themes. For instance, Subway and Jimmy Johns specializes in subs, but do not offer paninis and other types of sandwiches. Then the opposite issue exists for other restaurants that may offer paninis but no subs, in addition to being too oily and heavily toasted. Though those are good places to grab a sandwich and eat a no fuss kind of meal, the breadth of their sandwich options can be narrow, only possessing a nice depth of options per sandwich. Then there are other establishments that serve a range of sandwiches but are too pricey for the offering and/or aren't as convenient for a quicker grab and go meal. Well McAlister's has solved this dilemma, making this one of my go-to's. Its location is great for shoppers that want to take a break and sit and dine, as well as those who are on the go and want to carry on with their day. When I first started coming here, with many restaurants I noticed the seating arrangements, which are maintained at a socially comfortable distance (even before Covid), with booth options with a nice casual feel. Now I like sandwiches of all sorts but a nice grilled panini with crispy toasted bread always does it for me. When I looked at their menu options, they definitely satisfied that want. Offering different types of clubs (made panini style), as well and sub sandwiches. Yet there's one thing that is a bummer for me, and that is when you go to sandwich shops with limited side options offering "just" fries/chips (especially if they're basic). Luckily McAlister's has a great selection of sides serving mac n' cheese, potato salad, steamed vegetables, and their vegetable salad etc, etc. Nice!! So, I ordered their black angus club with soup and mac cheese, being delicious as always. I usually order carryout when I visit, or Door Dash. But I was pleasantly surprised when I dinned in for the first time, when I received table service. Then when my meal arrived even more so with the presentation, in addition to already knowing I would be getting a good meal. As always, I enjoyed my club, because I like the texture and ratio of meat to toppings. I like that their clubs are toasted similar to a panini however are a bit lighter and healthier because of the lack of oil or butter. My club was just that having light crispy bread, while being flavorful and meaty. I always enjoy their rich soups and mac n' cheese, and McAlister's is very generous on the soup amount per price. I can always count on a good meal here. This is my definite go-to for sandwiches when I'm out and about on this side of town. I always enjoy everything that I ordered here, and I am glad the area has McAlister's.

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    24 days ago

    My life likes their wraps, and I like their Rubens, and sweet tea is pretty tasty too!

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    5 days ago

    Free tea but out of spuds (20 min) wait and out of bbq pork. ??!!?? Who's in charge?

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    1 year ago

    Wanted Choose 2 because I wanted soup and half a spud. No soup, no Spuds. 2nd time this has happened, won't get a 3rd chance.

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    1 year ago

    Nice staff, clean facilities, tasty food...but out of spuds 75% of the time. My wife is disappointed almost every visit.

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    Thank you!

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    1 year ago

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    3 years ago

    Great service, great food, great price! Entire place is very clean! I'll definitely be back! You should check it out for dinner!!

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    4 years ago

    Grand daughter loves this place. A step up from fast food. Staff always friendly. A few times it could be a bit cleaner.

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    Thank you so much for your glowing 5-star review!!!

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    3 years ago

    Friendly service and good quality of food. The restaurant manager is very professional and helpful.

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    Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We appreciate your business.

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    Thank you Russ! Have a wonderful week.

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    5 years ago

    Food was very good. Completed online order, showed up when it was supposed to be ready and still had to wait more than 5minutes.

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    7 years ago

    Love this restaurant!! It's always clean and the staff is always super nice!! I'm a big fan of the unlimited pickle jar also

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    3.4
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    It had been a good 10 years since I had a Portillo's hotdog. I was excited to find out they had one…read morein South Bend. Since I was in a hurry to get on the road I tried the drive-thru. What I love about Portillo's is they have staff out there taking orders and processing payments to expedite the process. It can get busy during lunchtime but they do a great job of speeding people along. I ordered jumbo Chicago dog and an order of cheese fries. The fries were exactly how I remembered them. Crinkle cut with that slightly salted crunch on the outside and soft center. The regular size is enough for two people to share I can only imagine how large the large fries are. Add a cup of cheese sauce for dipping and these were probably my favorite fries I've had all year. Portillo's is still is my favorite place to get a Chicago hot dog!

    Italian Beef purists will argue who makes the Italian Beef and you will hear of dozens of places…read morewith chains usually not mentioned. Since we don't live in an Italian Beef market (except for one who would not make the list) we are happy Portillos (a large chain) makes it so easy to take Italian Beef home. We usually buy 2 once pound frozen packs of Italian Beef. With it comes the gravy. Bread is one of the more critical aspects of a perfect Italian Beef. I once thought I could get it at home and was found I was wrong. A local Chicago bakery makes Portillo's rolls and I found I can get them at a Chicago grocery store for about one half what it would cost at the restaurant. Our freezer is stocked with Italian beef rolls to last perhaps another 5 pounds of meat or so. A one pound package is usually good for 2 dinners or several lunches. The trick is to have it a couple of times and go without for a while so that you crave it again. That way you will never get sick of it. Mishawaka is the closest Portillos' to Grand Rapids. When we're anywhere near here, we will always grab a couple of pounds to take home. Portillo's is definitely a favorite.

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    JINYA Ramen Bar - South Bend

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    4.1
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    2.9 mi
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    If you like Ramen, you already like Jinya! The service is fun. They greet you when you enter and…read moreleave. The place has a cool hip feel and is comfortable to chill at. All the food I've had has been good. I try to get different things every time im there and am always pleased. Pricing is very fair given the quality and atmosphere. Glad to see things like this in South Bend. I think people enjoy it and it compliments the area.

    Love the ambiance, you feel like you're in a big city, definitely not South Bend. I came with my…read moreboyfriend and we were seated right away despite there being many people standing by the hostess stand, apparently a large party waiting to be seated. Unfortunately we were completely ignored at our table. Several other two-tops got seated and the large party and they were all attended and even got their drinks before anyone greeted us or got our drink order. Eventually we moved tables to something more in the center of the dining room and still no one came to us. It wasn't until I flagged down a group of servers and food runners chit chatting by the corridor to the bathroom that someone finally came to our table. It's a shame the service sucked because the food was delicious. I loved my plum wine and spicy creamy V ramen. I added some extra veggie toppings which I think gets ridiculously pricey considering the ramen is already priced kind of high. My boyfriend had the chicken wings and white rice. He seemed to have enjoyed it. The following time I ordered delivery to avoid the spotty service we received last time. The packaging was great and it arrived early and was nice and hot. The V red fire opal ramen was DELICIOUS. And I'm absolutely obsessed with the matcha tiramisu. Delectable. I still want to try the Flying V harvest ramen. I appreciate they have several vegetarian options, considering the majority of the menu contains pork. Perhaps the next time I dine in and the service is improved they'll get that 5th star.

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    3.0
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    0.6 mi
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    Went today and so disappointed. I always get the Salmon and in last year 3 price increases ;o( now…read more$20!!!!! but also it wasn't the same Salomon and the green beans changed and both for the worse. Then top it off with a baked potato the size of a base- ball. Asked the waitress to separate something on the order well it came on top of it and she acted like oh well. So sorry no longer on my Fav 5.

    Been going here ever since I tried their steaks, this place is pretty good and not over the top…read morewith prices. I used to love their burgers until one day I decided to try the tenders, they're like a perfect crispy but juicy chicken tender you'll ever have. To be fair, that's only every other visit, it's not always like that, which is kind of understandable considering it's a scratch kitchen and things can get busy quick. Although I don't believe I've ever really waited all that long to get my meal, as a matter of fact, the chicken pictured with this review came really quickly. My finance and I were in and out in less than an hour!!! Back to the chicken, I recently went and tried the honey hot chicken tenders and you will not be disappointed. Never had honey hot anything prior to this, and I'll definitely be back for more!

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