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    McAlister's Deli

    2.7 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalad, Delis, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    The audacity of being charged extra for this "avocado" on my baked potato. Absolutely disgusting.

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    The staff was friendly and the food was good as usual but I was disgusted when I walked into their bathroom. The toilets were dirty and one was clogged with toilet paper and there was used paper towels scattered everywhere. The bathroom obviously had not been cleaned for a while unless one person decided to go crazy in the bathroom. I'm very disappointed with their cleanliness at this location.

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    3 years ago

    When you want panera but dont want panera calories or panera prices this is where you go. I think it tastes better too

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    I've only ever had good experiences, every time I visit. The food is good, and always quick and friendly service.

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    4 years ago

    Always great food and service, special thanks to Jeremy for taking care of us today with our take 2 orders!

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    4 years ago

    Always receive good food and kind service. I recommend the French dip sandwich and the Turkey Crunch super yummy

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    Delicious food. Try the chicken chipotle sandwich! Nice staff, clean restaurant! Will return.

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    So glad to hear it, Ashley! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Thanks Kemila!

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    9 years ago

    I worked here and tried to connect with the business. I would recommend not eating at this store but up to you.

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    Thanks Robin! I am glad you two enjoyed!

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    So glad you enjoyed, Brittany!

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    Chicken Salad Chick

    4.3(10 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Finally tried this chain. Heard good things but I wasnt impressed. I tried the Classic Carol, it…read morereally had no flavor. Even if its their basic chicken salad some seasoning would help. Worse yet it had pieces of cartilage mixed in. If chicken salad is your specialty I expect better quality especially at their prices

    It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon, so I decided to try the newest location of Chicken Salad Chick…read morewhich is only a half mile from my house! I'm glad I placed my to-go order online, because they were slammed. Since this location's grand opening was only 4 days ago & this is their first weekend since opening, I wasn't surprised. All of their food is freshly made and includes a freshness date on the back of packaged containers. I also like the fact they have minimal ingredients which are also included on their to-go containers. As soon as I got home, I devoured their Jalapeño Holly chicken salad! It was delicious with the perfect amount of mild heat. I could have taken it hotter, so even if you only like a little heat, this is a good option. I also ordered their Fancy Nancy chicken salad and pimento cheese, so can't wait to give them a try. Pro Tip: Before visiting, create an account on their website. You'll also earn rewards points for your online orders https://www.chickensaladchick.com/menu/271815 That way before you visit, you can read through their menu, because they have 13 variations of chicken salad as well as sandwiches, salads and soups. They also have a Quick Chick cooler for freshly prepared grab and go items. Not to mention their temping desserts!

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    Lawson’s On The Creek

    4.4(90 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Lynch with the family on vacation. I had the Philly special and it was on-point. Three other people…read morewith us ordered this as well. I also tried the pickle lemonade. I love pickles! My dad ordered a hot dog and their panini tots. He said they were both good. Would definitely visit again. It was too windy to sit outside, but it looked like a great place to sit and relax!

    If you're looking for a great place to get lunch in New Bern, Lawson's on the Creek is a strong…read moreoption. They're adjoined with the Tryon Palace visitor center right there in downtown New Bern, so likely they're convenient for you. They have a decent, slightly obstructed view of the water but you can walk about 50 feet and be right on it. There is a large private parking lot, so no worries on that either. In general, the sandwiches there are darn good, and the few sides we tried (dill potato salad, and their pasta salad) were excellent. My reuben on marbled rye was straight up delicious, and you order yours based on how much meat you want on it. They use Boar's Head meats here, which while I think sometimes that is overblown, you can count on that level of quality. The thing though is this, it's gonna be a pricey lunch. They are full service, so count on tipping. Their prices for sandwiches are higher than what I'm accustomed to, even with my standards adjusted for the current life of everything be expensive that we live in in 2026. Chalk that up to waterfront dining and high rent I would imagine. In any case, if the sandwich didn't live up to the price, I wouldn't give it a 5. Tasted great, service was excellent, overall a very enjoyable lunch. Would return!

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    Burrito Shak - Nothing like a table full of fresh, coastal favorites to feast on.

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    3.3(6 reviews)
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    The service was friendly and the food was reasonable. My main complaint is the amount of tofu I…read morereceived. Only tofu has an upcharge (of $0.75), yet the amount of tofu you get is almost laughable. I may have gotten a single ounce of tofu on my order. Based on this, probably wouldn't return.

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    The Sandspur

    4.3(111 reviews)
    86.6 mi

    "Delicious dive on Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach"…read more Came here for lunch on a Sunday at right around noon. The place is dark and kind-of makes you feel like you're in the bowels of a wooden ship. There's a large bar in the center, and a few tables around it, as well as a few tables outside in the back. We were seated right away. I ordered the hot honey shrimp wrap as well as the pickled veggies appetizer. My dining partner got the quinoa grain and greens bowl with blackened tuna. Our food came out in around 10 minutes. The hot honey shrimp wrap came with french fries, to my surprise (didn't see that mentioned on the menu), which were fine. The wrap itself was DELICIOUS. MAN, that hot honey was SO tasty, and the greens and corn batter on the shrimp really complemented it well. It is a very, very messy dish to eat with your hands, so be prepared, but it's well worth the sacrifice. The pickled veggies were local and very tasty-- also a very good value for $5. My dining partner really liked her bowl and the tuna in it as well. The staff were quite attentive, regularly checking in, filling drinks, and clearing dirty plates. Only caution is that a lot of the batters are corn-based, so be careful if you have that allergy. Overall, would very happily come back-- great in all respects. I recommend highly!

    The food is fine, but nothing special. The service is slow and they aren't very attentive (unless…read moreyou are sitting at the bar). Really hard to get a parking spot in the paid parking options. Cute little dive bar look but going once was enough for us

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    Inside view

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    The Buoy Basket of cornmeal breaded shrimp with fries, slaw, buttermilk ranch, and cocktail sauce

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