McAlister's Deli

Exellent foods & drinks, exemplary service (Ashley) & extremely fair prices.

McAlister's is a nice alternative to Panera. A bit more reasonably priced, and good too. I love their tea bar where you can choose which flavors you want in your tea, also you can just get plain water and add flavor to it. I love their soups, chicken tortilla is great, but we loved their kale sausage soup. Supposedly it was a seasonal item, but they haven't had it for a while. Hoping it comes back, but in the meantime, their wraps, salads, and sandwiches are pretty good. They also have a rewards club, and even better yet (than Panera), they actually offer military discount to service members and retirees. The location is a little inconvenient for customers and their business, since it is tucked into a little corner next to a high end restaurant. Any one who has been down international drive knows it is pretty crowded though, and the competition is ridiculous. McAlister's shouldn't be overlooked, it is a nice little hideaway spot.

Food is up to expectations. It's nice that they serve you and periodically come around to refill your drink. They are relatively quick. Parking is a little hairy, but it's to be expected for the area. It's possible to stay within the allotted 1 hour lunch expectation and not feel rushed.