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    McAlister's Deli

    3.2 (65 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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

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    HAlf and Half. Half grill chicken avocado salad w lime dressing and Half a loaded nachos. Yummy
    Chris J.

    It took a while but I ordered tonight. I ordered the half salad half Sammy and added a cup of soup. I had just got back from my parents. I am recovering from eye surgery. I didn't see my pickle so I called. One of the managers answered. He was very nice and calming. I wasn't very calm but he was very polite. He explained that not every order gets a pickle and looked at my order. What I thought was a charge for my pickle was an extra charge as the Reuben Sammy is a bit more. I ended up finding the pickle under my sandwich and apologized but he was very nice and said everything was good. I probably didn't see it as my eye is still recovering from surgery. Such excellent customer service. Btw the soup and sandwich delivered were excellent. The driver was very nice. The food has always been super. I can't get over how nice the manager was. He impressed me w his commitment to service. I have been in customer service for much of my career. People get upset at times. The manager here did an excellent job. I will definitely order/return here again. BTW the pickle was great. Kudos

    Lunchtime with my lady.
    Timothy F.

    The food was very quick and delicious. I bought the 12 inch Spicy Turkey Melt. It was jammed packed with meats, veggies, and cheese. I did ask for no tomatoes, but they gave them to me anyways, to be healthy I suppose. It didn't stop me from eating this delicious concoction of a sammich. The brownie I also purchased was soft and chewy. The service was 10/10. The young lady made her rounds asking if we were ok every so often, along with everyone else sitting and eating. We asked for extra honey mustard and received TWO sauce containers of honey mustard. Couldn't ask for better service really. The ambiance was wonderful and peaceful. No kids running around and screaming. Just folks conversing amongst themselves quietly. Overall, this place deserves more than the three stars that it currently has on this app. I applaud the employees who applied the veteran discount to my order. Such a wonderful experience altogether.

    kid spud !

    We came in for dinner to celebrate my nephews birthday! Aria took care of our order and she was such a sweet heart! She really elevated our entire dine in experience. We'll come back just for her! The rest of the team was kind as well and the restaurant was clean and well kept! thanks aria!!

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    Shelly P.

    Haven't been here since 2020, nothing's change and it's the same bad quality as it was before. Salad is red and wilted, didn't give me dressing. Tortilla soup taste like canned cheese soup. Shame on me for trying this place again and wasting my money.

    Ashlyn G.

    I never leave yelp reviews, but after trying this location multiple times and hoping the experience would get better I wanted to post a warning to help others avoid the frustration and annoyance. Every time we have placed an order (always to go) it has been wrong. The sandwiches/wraps were so carelessly put together that by the time we get home they have fallen apart (see photo). Staff is not friendly or understanding. Additionally, if you order to go and plan to pick up inside, you are required to wait in the line that goes so slow. I'm not sure if these issues are due to staffing problems, but I really hope they figure it out soon. We will be driving the 10 extra minutes to their other locations to avoid this place in the future.

    Microwaved sandwich.

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    Ordered a Rueben sandwich with chips, there was so much meat and the rye was awesome! Will definitely order this again.

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    I love this place. They really good menu options. I love their nachos! I go here as often as I can.

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    11 years ago

    It's okay. If you need a cheap meal for the entire family this is a good pick. Just be ready for loads of salt in everything.

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    10 years ago

    Good food as always, nothing extra special. Average chain restaurant. Although I have to say. .. Extraordinary Tea lol

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    I have to come to Waco every other weekend. I love this location. Great food, great staff, great iced tea.

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    Revival Eastside Eatery - Elijah burger

    Revival Eastside Eatery

    4.7(405 reviews)
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    Found this gem on Yelp and decided to give it a try after reading the menu and reviews. SO glad we…read moredid! It's off the beaten path which is nice because we were able to find parking. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and directed to choose a table of our preference. The waitress quickly came over and grabbed our drink order while we looked at the menu. We placed our order and the waitress was very knowledgeable and able to answer our questions. She also informed us they work as a team so we can stop anyone when/if we need something. We started with the "Burning Bush" appetizer (crispy Brussel sprouts w/ lemon garlic aioli). YUM! They had just the right bite to them, and the glaze on them paired with the aioli was delicious! For our entrees we had the Golden Calf Burger w/ sweet potato fries and sriracha aioli and The Weight of Glory Sandwich w/ broccoli slaw. They were both incredibly flavorful and fresh! You can tell they locally source their ingredients and prepare them onsite. The portions are also plentiful, and we left with a takeout box. To round off lunch we tried the special mousse on the specials board (coffee flavored cheesecake mousse). It was so delightful we dug in before I could snap a pic. Just enough coffee flavor paired with chocolate sauce (not hersheys ). The big windows allow for a lot of natural light and lends to a welcoming and warm environment. We will for sure be back and bring others!

    I always swing by here for a fantastic burger in the way to Austin. Iove farm to table spots and…read moretheir golden calf burger while coleslaw was divine. I especially enjoyed how the herbed goat cheese mixed with the lemon aioli (aioli is garlic mayo so the garlic is redundant in the menu) and beef patty. That combo was deadly to me, oof Some nice cold coleslaw to compliment the hot burger was a nice mix. I still haven't forgotten how heavy their tomato soup is! So packed with flavor omg. Friendly + quick staff as always and gorgeous wooden seating.

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    Revival Eastside Eatery - Good portion with right amount of dressing. All ingredients were fresh and tasty!

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    Poppa Bear Boba - Grilled pork bowl + added shrimp

    Poppa Bear Boba

    4.8(58 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    What can I say!! Not just a Vietnamese cuisine but an…read moreauthentic take on all dishes served! Excellent !! GOAT!! As we entered the restaurant we were immediately warmly greeted by who I think is the owner ( found out she was indeed) !! Ordered at the counter and was a table number: Beef Pho Egg rolls Banh Mi Sandwiches Grilled Pork Bowl Egg Rolls are very crispy with very tasty filling !! Bahn Mi buns made fresh ! Grilled Pork Bowl was a generous serving of grilled pork meat, sliced crispy egg roll, fresh veggies served top of vermicelli noodles with a side of their house sauce!!!

    Drink: I ordered a large peach and mango fruit tea (no ice,…read more25% sweetness). The flavor itself could've been great, but the sweetness level was shockingly high, more like 100%. If it was made incorrectly, that's fine, but just offer to remake it. It's a $7 drink; the cost to fix it is minimal, and customers remember when you take the time to make something right. Because I requested no ice, the drink also wasn't filled to the top, which felt dismissive considering it was a full-priced order. Unfortunately I cannot drink super cold drinks or food. Seems silly to let a customer walk away with 2 oz shy of a full drink because you usually put ice Service: The staff member was polite when I walked in and even suggested one of their specialty drinks, which I appreciated. However, after I explained that I wanted a simple peach and mango tea and didn't want the specialty item that included strawberry and jellies, she continued to try to steer me toward her suggestion -- saying, "I think you'll like this better." I value recommendations, but once a customer has clearly declined, it's important to respect their preference. After receiving the drink, I realized how overly sweet it was and politely asked if it was truly 25%. I was told it might be because the boba had honey, but having visited hundreds of boba tea places, that alone wouldn't cause such a strong sweetness. I mentioned that I'm pregnant and watching my sugar intake, an opportunity to show care, yet there was no offer to adjust or remake it. When I politely set the drink down and left, there was no follow-up or acknowledgment. I didn't ask for a refund; I simply walked away. If keeping that one cup meant more than keeping a customer, that says something about priorities. Ambiance: Poppa Bear has a cozy café setup with Wi-Fi and a warm, casual vibe. When I visited, a few college students were working quietly on laptops. It's the kind of space that could easily become a community favorite. However, the experience felt like the team was more focused on avoiding loss than creating loyalty. In business, especially hospitality, a small margin for remakes or mistakes is simply part of good operations and it pays back tenfold in customer trust. Overall: Poppa Bear has real potential. The drinks and environment are inviting, but consistent service and responsiveness will determine its long-term success. A little attentiveness and flexibility go a long way in building loyal customers.

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    McAlister's Deli - delis - Updated September 2026

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