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    McAlister's Deli

    2.6 (58 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MCALISTER'S DELI ATMOSPHERE

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

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    That curbside pickup though
    Natalie R.

    We placed an online order for pickup through the McAlister's actual site and found it to be a seamless process. Food looked great and was tasty however condiments, salad dressing, and pickles were all left out. The place is a decent chain however we will not be thinking of this as an option.

    Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap This is what I got.
    Sarah C.

    DO NOT GO HERE!!!! I would just like to start this by saying I have never ever given a review before, and created a yelp account JUST for this. I was very excited to go in and get my chicken Caesar wrap that I use to always get until I was greeted with a boy who was obviously stoned and did not care about his job. I also noticed that the employees would whisper a lot and look at me, my mom, and the other customers. On top of the whole thing the wrap I ordered does not even qualify as a wrap. It is about 1/4th the size of a wrap, and at this point is just bread. I am extremely displeased with this and I do not plan to give this company my business any more. Do not go if you wish to actually get your money's worth of food. Below is two pictures of what I got and one picture of what it claims to be served like. Not at all happy.

    McAlister's Club with potato salad
    Annamaria B.

    It definitely calls for an updated review when things change drastically. The food is always a solid choice. I have no complaints there. For your typical deli fare, it doesn't disappoint. The service has gone downhill. Walking in there was one party ahead of me waiting to order. One cashier was taking another person's order. There were about 5 other people behind the counter working...and I use that term loosely. A lot of them seemed like runners. They were just waiting on food. In the past, they seemed to multi-task. Finally one decided to take to a register and began taking the next in line. The food came out fairly quickly and was good. The service just needs to up their game.

    Waiting from the car. Watching employees clean!
    Elizabeth B.

    Half tea Half lemonade for the win! All day drink for the beach. lots of staff action spraying cleanser and wiping down the customer areas.

    1/2 Veggie Spud and Caesar Salad
    Samantha I.

    Not gonna lie, I stopped eating at McAlister's for a long time after they got rid of the Greek Salad and sides of salsa for Veggie Spuds. Maybe it wasn't a big deal but seeing as how that was my favorite thing to order, I needed grieving time... Finally went back last week and got the Half Veggie Spud / Half Caesar Salad with sweet tea. It was a great lunch and I'm glad I went, but the side of salsa definitely makes the potato less dry (they should bring it back)! Also, a little more sugar in the tea would've made me happier, but I can appreciate not immediately contracting diabetes like some teas I've tasted. All in all, there's a ton to choose from and the customer service was wonderful (everyone smiling, greeting customers, friendly when ordering and delivering food, wishing a good day to people when leaving...) so I definitely recommend McAlisters.

    Judy L.

    I have been buying the bacon and cheese spud for years and have never received such a pathetic one as this!! $11.00 with a drink and this is what they had the nerve to bring me‍ It's usually 3 times that amount of topping and rightfully so for that amount of money! I will not be back to this location!!

    McAllisters club with fresh fruit
    Bronwen B.

    I don't usually get to this McAllister's very often, but on this most recent visit, I was in the area for a hair appointment at a salon nearby. I always order the same thing - I love the McAllister's club with fresh fruit. It's consistently good and I love the honey mustard that they put on the sandwich! Service is fast and efficient and there are plenty of tables to choose from - I wish they had more two tops because I was eating alone and I hate to take a 4 top when it's just me! It was late afternoon so there weren't too many people in there. I will be back again to get the club sandwich! Maybe one day I'll try something different - but I am a creature of habit. :)

    Jalapeño o Turkey Crunch 1/2 Salad and 1/2 Sandwich
    Hoang Vi F.

    I go here honestly for the sweet tea, their soups are okay and their sandwiches are kind of disssappointing. They're really small portioned and the salads are very bland and look and taste like I could throw it together in 5 minutes. I always go back when I am craving a sweet tea and then I always leave disappointed in the food. So if you're looking for a good sweet tea come here for the tea don't expect amazing food or service.

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    Mid-afternoon lunch. Went for their club sandwich and it was delicious. Service friendly and quick.

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    Nothing special your average mcalisters. Plenty of better options in the shopping center. Small portions

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    5 years ago

    enjoyed a chicken salad croissant, husband really liked his French dip. Star of the show was my half sweet tea, best ever!

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    Food was fine, staff was extremely rude and I will not be returning. Overall very poor experience.

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    Five Loaves Cafe

    Five Loaves Cafe

    4.3
    (639 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Went in to 5 loaves today around 2 pm and sat outside. It wasn't very busy. No one approached us or…read morelooked our direction for over 20 minutes watching everyone else being served but us until we went inside and reminded them we were out there. Waitress tried to take out order while standing in side the restaurant insisting she didn't know who our server was and that she would find out. We made her come back to table so we could order like normal customers. She came back took all the orders at once and only came to check on us only when dropping something off. Food was alright, charged for an extra dressing and bread was as soggy as your first ex wife. For the inconvenience she offered us a free cookie which she brought out still wrapped not even warmed or on a plate. Funny thing is I was paying with a gift card from a previous messed up order where we picked up and they forgot to add the extra protein on all of our salads then when they remade the order they somehow did it again. The drinks we got were gross but she didn't ask and at this point we were over it. 71 dollars for a mediocre meal and bad service with a waitress who could care less if we lived or died. Funny after already having to give this place another shot from the previous mishap. Oh, the table next us was being served, got their food and drink before us and left before us as well. Not sure what happened there.

    Parking was easy. This was a fun place with nice ambience…read more Staff were attentive as well as very friendly, and the six of us enjoyed our food.

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    The Pass

    The Pass

    4.5
    (130 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    My husband picked The Pass for one of our lunch stops during our foodie trip to Charleston, and I'm…read moreso glad he did. It's tucked into a cute neighborhood and was super close to our Airbnb, making it an easy stop while exploring the city. We ordered the Italian Girl and split it since we had a full day of eating planned ahead of us. Honestly, I think it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, the ingredients were high quality, and it was beautifully put together. The burrata really made the sandwich feel special and took it to another level. Every bite was packed with flavor without feeling heavy. It's one of those meals that sticks with you long after your trip is over. I'm still dreaming about this sandwich and will absolutely be back the next time I'm in Charleston.

    I've been coming to The Pass in Charleston for years, and even though I no longer live there, we…read moremake sure to stop in every time we're back in town. The Italian Girl is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I've ever had -- and that's saying something coming from someone who's from Philly. Bonus points to them for being a Philly-themed deli that actually lives up to the branding; the sandwiches are genuinely authentic. Yes, it's expensive -- definitely more than you'd pay for something similar back home -- but this is Charleston, and the ingredients are clearly quality, so it makes sense. Can't really fault them for that. Honestly, I don't have a single bad thing to say about them. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

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    CAVA

    CAVA

    3.7
    (145 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Food great, you had so many choices for bowls, lots of other entrees, line ordering went quickly.read more

    I've been coming to this CAVA location for about five years, and I've generally had good…read moreexperiences, which is why this review is disappointing to write. The last two times I've ordered pita chips and hummus through the app, the online ordering process felt completely pointless. Both times, my order was marked with an estimated pickup time, but it wasn't actually ready until more than 10 minutes after that. While I was waiting, I watched employees serve 15+ people who came through the regular line after I had already placed and paid for my order. I even saw pita chips being given to customers in line while I was still waiting for the chips I had ordered earlier. It just doesn't seem like online orders are being prioritized or managed efficiently. On top of that, both orders of pita chips were so heavily seasoned and salty that I couldn't finish them. I've had the pita chips here many times over the years and never had this issue before, but the last two visits have been consistent enough that it feels worth mentioning. As a college student, eating out is something I have to budget for and is a treat I look forward to. When the food isn't edible because it's overly salty and the pickup process takes significantly longer than expected, it feels like a waste of money. I know everyone has off days, and I've had plenty of positive experiences at this location in the past. However, because this has happened twice in a row, I'll definitely be more hesitant about ordering here in the future.

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    McAlister's Deli - delis - Updated July 2026

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