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    McAlister's Deli

    3.8 (80 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Sunny P.

    I visit McAlister's Deli often with my family, and I'm always amazed by the exceptional service from the staff. Diana greets us with her warm and friendly smile at the register each time we come. She goes above and beyond by recommending seasonal sandwiches and accommodating our dietary restrictions. Today we dined in and Diana even handed us a handwritten card!! The food here is consistently fresh and full of flavor. I've tried salads, wraps, and sandwiches, and they've all been fantastic. I highly recommend this location to anyone looking for great food and outstanding service.

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    Patti L.

    I had a taste for a sub and wanted something different. So I looked on Yelp and found McAlister's. It had good ratings and lots of options. I wanted turkey and chose the spicy turkey melt. It had some good veggies added to the sandwich. Roasted turkey, bacon, pepper jack, avocado, chipotle ranch, spring mix and tomato on toasted baguette. The spring mix was a surprise. I thought it would just be some romaine and iceberg lettuce. But it was a nice handful of a spring mix. It wasn't spicy with the pepper jack or chipotle ranch. The sandwich was delicious abd for a 6" it was filling. I liked the toasted baguette. And since I was eating it in the car, it wasn't as messy as I thought it would be. I will be back to try other things when in the area!!

    Choose 2 with Horseradish Roast Beef & Cheddar and Veggie Spud
    Tricia D.

    Slowly trekking towards my quest of 1400 reviews... lol. McAlister's is a solid, underrated quick meal stop! In my mind, their points of difference are: - baked potatoes (5-6 different varieties) readily available as a meal or as part of a pick 2! I like this as an option. - the best value in kids' meal I've ever seen! For $3, you get an entree like pizza, grilled cheese, Mac and cheese, sandwich, or salad, a side (+$0.59 for an upgrade), and a mini chocolate chip cookie. Love it! Oh, Auntie Anne's hot dog bites are an entree option for a 50% premium ($4.58 meal). - 10% off for military or first aid respondents ongoing! I can't remember if teachers are also included in this. - very clean interior. I've been to 3 different locations this year, and all have consistently shown this. Clean tables, floors, bathrooms. Menu has plenty of hot or cold (like club) sandwiches, 8 or so salads, and 4-5 different soup options, along with the aforementioned spuds. My go to is usually the horseradish roast beef sandwich, which comes warm and is a good balance of savory beef, horseradish to open up your nasal passage, crunchy and acidic red onion, and cheddar cheese. Lastly, it's pretty quick and efficient bc you place your order at the register, get a number, and await your food.

    Chicken tortilla soup and Jalapeño crunch turkey sandwich  Jalapeno Turkey Crunch Sandwich
    Michelle L.

    Super friendly customer service from a young man name Mello. He gave me a great recommendation which I thoroughly enjoyed. It's refreshing to find someone dedicated to putting a smile on your face.

    Kylie K.

    They are good. I am not a huge fan of sandwiches but when I am in the mood of them, this place has pretty good selections, and I tried their wrap-chicken ceasar one, i liked that too.

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    Rod D.

    I love that McAllister's is there as an alternative to Panera. Whenever me and the wife feel like eating healthy but also something delicious, this place hits the spot. If you're familiar with the pick 2 options at Panera, they over something similar. 1/2 sandwich, salad, soup, OR spud. You cannot go wrong. I love ordering the chicken salad sandwich and chicken salad as my pick two. They always use fresh ingredients and it always comes out consistent. Their lemonade is bar none also. Worthwhile ordering.

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    Mark Y.

    Bright, clean, and inviting place with a friendly staff. So far I've tried a couple of their ginormous taters, the Veggie Spud and the Max Spud and they were both good and filled with plenty of tasty ingredients. The McAlister's Club is pretty good too. Prices aren't bad when you consider what you're getting for the money.

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    Daniel B.

    BLTA- Very good sandwhich, garlic and herb mayo is amazing, lots of tomatoes kept the sandwhich moist, but the bread was too soft and soaked up all that moisture, could've used more bacon. 6/10 Chicken Tortilla Soup- Lacked flavor, looked like a plastic film around soup, made it feel like it came out of a can, large and chewy chicken chunks. 2/10

    Joani O.

    My daughter and I stumbled upon McAlister's when we were in the area shopping recently and wanted lunch. We ordered sandwiches for curbside pickup on the app, which was very convenient. Their menu has a good variety of sandwiches, some salads, baked potatoes, soups and sides. They were busy so our order was delayed, but when we got home we realized that our food was worth the wait. We both had the New Yorker sandwich with soup and chips as our sides. Everything was really good. The next time we ordered I went inside for pick up and noted a very cute diner like interior. My family and I enjoyed our meal again so we will be regular customers.

    Across from Golf Mill Mall
    Jpb T.

    This location is across Milwaukee Avenue from Golf Mill Mall. I always get the giant vegetable potato. I have been to McAlister's in multiple states and the quality is consistent across locations.

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    Great service and food. They are always friendly. Sorry that Joanne the manager was sent to a different location.

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    This was dingy, staff were unfriendly, food took forever, the side of fruit was moldy.

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    Great sandwich, but the music was so loud I couldn't hear what the guy was asking what l wanted on my sandwich.

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    Tony's Italian Deli & Subs

    Tony's Italian Deli & Subs

    4.6
    (374 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $
    47 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    We love Tony's! You quickly get transported into old time Chicago. We only heard about it when we…read moremoved to the neighborhood a few years ago via our neighbors. It came as a great recommendation! We didn't have it for a while since we live the low-carb life but were thrilled to learn they do a "sub in a tub". I love their tuna salad/sub. Their bread is soft, back when I could eat it. They don't overfill it with mayo either and add some mild peppers or hot on request. I like that they don't have onions at the deli so it doesn't overpower everything else. My husband typically loves the club. They rolled a generous amount into a container and I used scissors to quickly and easily cut it. It was a perfect lunch and I have enough for another tomorrow! For $8, or $11 for a generous tuna scoop, you can't beat it. Staff is also quick and friendly at the deli, as well as checkout. You can find all kinds of things for the house or to gift someone whether it's food, a cookie jar, something imported from Italy, or a homemade meal. You'll find something for everyone.

    It's hard to drive by this Deli and not stop in. The people are super nice and the food behind the…read morecounter is wonderful. The selection of shelved goods, many many many imported, is delightful and I really love shopping there. We've used them for premade trays of pasta dishes and more that have graced our entertainment table. Always Delish!! When it's lunchtime I tend to pick up one of their ready to go subs which never disappoint. If you've not been to Tony's,,, put it on your bucket list!

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    Just one of the many shirts we sell.
    Tony's Italian Deli & Subs
    PEPPER AND EGG SUB, 
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    Niles Polish Deli

    Niles Polish Deli

    2.9
    (45 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $

    I have been going there for decades and never made a review because this place served as it is…read moreadvertised. But, my today visits ended up with 911 call and Niles Police responding. The woman behind the counter was so rude answering my questions about the sausages and the pork. My questions were as simple as are they garlicky or ready to eat, instead of if I have to cook it first. so rude to a point she threw the sausages and meat on the counter, not at me. ( All of this were in their surveillance cameras). I was pissed to say the least so I told the cashier that she was acting like a bitch to me. He is a young man understand English perfectly what I was saying but the older guy came to the front the back and tried to intimidate be and telling me "be careful" over and over v Maybe a language problem, but I took it as a threat so I asked the cashier what is the guy meant by "be careful" to me. The casher didn't answer me but they were speaking to each other in polish and something like they called the police. So I have no choice but to protect my self, I had to stay there until the police came. I had to called 911 too to make sure my side is explained. NOW is MORE of my problem/dilemmas. Two police officers who last name Ki or ski showed up and I explained my side to one of them and they said I was angry and need to bring it down a notch. They took down my ID and put down their story at their discretion. One talked to me in English and the other one talk to the people inside and claimed to watched the video. I don't want you to read into anything like they read in to and perceives me as a problem because I was pissed of the woman and being told "be careful " But if you read into their last names like they read into me, you can imagine how they communicated in the languages they spoke and which side of the story they obviously took despite the establishment's surveillance video. For a 24 years US Navy veteran like me with 16 years civil service for 40 years total National Service, its almost like no whistle/no foul. But I felt this establishment is a total f-you for any Americans. To two police officers who were also polish and not being transparent to me is a sad state of affairs for city of Niles and America. The Niles motto used to be "where people counts". Not so much now. I don't even know if there was a police report or if I would be trespassed. Either way, be warned to visit this place unless you are polish. I could return the merchandise and ask for refunds but I didn't want to go back in and deal with them once the police were called.

    This is a small Polish grocery store located conveniently right off of Milwaukee Ave and just south…read moreof Dempster St and with its own plenty big parking lot.   We've never previously stepped in here though it is close to home and we pass by it all the time.  Their deli looks decently stocked for a small store and probably the big draw to their operation.  On this inaugural visit, we just picked up a hot (temperature) container of their pico soup to try for $2.69.  There were two lady staffers, one older, one younger and both were matter-of-fact no-nonsense types.  The older one did speak English and when asked told me what was in the pico soup (it's a mildly tangy vegetable soup and was ok to try).  There were a couple of other Polish customers at the deli ordering a bunch of stuff and I'm sure this place has mostly Polish customers.  Overall, ok on this visit.  Maybe we'll try the deli one day.

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    Their deli section.
    A serving of their pico soup, a mildly tangy vegetable soup and it was ok.
    A serving of their pico soup, a mildly tangy vegetable soup and it was ok.
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    New York Bagel & Bialy

    New York Bagel & Bialy

    4.4
    (205 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $

    The $5.99 Benchmark for Bagel Integrity Who would have…read morethought you could still find this kind of integrity for $5.99? In a world where most spots are jacking up prices while lowering quality, this place is sticking to the New York gold standard. The line is a total marathon. You're going to wait, and it's going to be a while--but that's the tax you pay for food that actually has a soul. Don't let the deli line distract you. It's white noise. Stay focused on the bagels, the bialys, and the accoutrements. The breakfast sandwich is, hands down, the best in town. Period. It's simple, inexpensive, and lacks any of that "cheap filler" logic you see at other breakfast joints. It's just a masterclass in doing the basics with real care. If you have the patience to survive the wait, you won't find a better return on your investment.

    We stopped by New York Bagel & Bialy pretty late in the evening on a Saturday night. There was a…read morelittle bit of a line, but I took that as a good sign. We ordered a dozen mixed, cream cheese and lox spread and headed home. Service was fast and the employee helping us was really sweet. The smell in the building was lovely. Ahhhh..... Every single thing we ate was spectacular. Absolutely wonderful. We went to a funeral in Skokie last month, I thought we were stopping to get some goods on the way home. My husband forgot his promise... I am still holding a grudge.

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    New York Bagel & Bialy
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    Front of establishment.

    McAlister's Deli - delis - Updated July 2026

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