McAlister's Deli

Been here many times, never a bad experience. This McAlisters is managed well. The outdoor patio seating is a plus.

Sandwiches, salads, soups, it is all good! Too bad I couldn't get beer too.

It's a chain, so compared to someplace like Shapiro's it in a different league.  But there are some things that make it worth a stop, especially for a quick lunch or grab-and-go meal.  My daughter tells me the sweet tea is fabulous, and she's picky about her teas.  My personal meal favorite is the muffuletta, which is really four sandwiches in one.  I buy the full sandwich (huge, but 1/2 and 1/4 are also available), and take most of it home to eat for several lunches later in the week.  It's like a gourmet ham, cheese, and bologna sandwich, with an olive and olive oil spread on a crusty roll.  Very yummy.  The side of mac and cheese is white cheddar and really good, as are the giant spuds, available with a variety of toppings.  My son's fave is the Pot Roast Classic, and my husband likes their grilled chicken caesar wrap, although he's bummed they replaced their flax wraps with wheat ones.  We asked a manager about it, and he said hardly anybody ordered the flax wraps so they discontinued them.  Too bad, as they were a great low-carb alternative.  Check out the menu online first before you go, because it's a little overwhelming if you just walk in and try to absorb it all, especially if there are three people at the counter waiting to serve you, as there almost always are except during mealtime rush.  Service is usually very friendly, although every once in awhile I've had someone who's less than helpful -- usually one of their younger staff members who's maybe not fully trained and ready to face their customers.  The good ones go out of their way to be friendly, chatty, and helpful.