McAlister’s Deli

I live here in Brentwood. I have ordered the southwest salad twice now and each time, they leave off items that is listed on the menu that is supposed to be in the salad. Chips, tomatoes, and guacamole adds to the taste of the salad. Hate to complain but no one came around to ask how the meal was. It wasn’t that crowded and did not want to waste my time complaining.

The food is filling and not bad, but let’s be honest, if you like rich food or have a refined palate, you’ll likely find the dishes bland. It’s cafeteria grade and priced accordingly. They are heavy on the portions and light on the seasoning, and the ingredients aren’t exactly fresh. If you want quality deli, keep looking.

Box lunch for board meeting. Stale bread, maybe 2.5 oz of wet processed turkey with wilted lettuce. Bowl of pickles with lettuce scraps. This was about $ 9 of wasted money. They call it a deli. Not a chance.

This place is gross.
I ordered the chicken tortilla soup, and I thought it would be brothy like a normal tortilla soup. You know, shredded chicken, tortilla chips, avocado, cheese etc. Nope. It was a chunky, jiggly mess of orange goo. The «chicken» was just tiny bits and pieces of what might be chicken. Who knows. And the stuff literally jiggled in my cup. Kinda like jello.
The Classic Lays potato chips were good, though.

Nothing special. The menu (based on ingredients) seem promising but the flavor just isn’t there. The food tasted rather bland. I’d be ok if I didn’t have the opportunity to come here again.

Knowing this chain, this restaurant disappoints me!
The best sweet tea there is! The chicken chipotle sandwich didn’t have the chipotle topping on it. The sandwiches just aren’t as good as other locations I have been to before. The staff commonly misses things like getting the right potato chips for your sandwich. They will fix their errors but it just takes time. I won’t bother travelling to eat here.

First time visiting a McAlisters. Food was unimpressive, they got my order wrong. Sandwiches look like something you would make for yourself at home as you rushed out the door for an appointment. Take the time and drive a little further to Jason’s Deli in Cool Springs. We will not be back.

It’s a decent lunch spot in the office park saturated Maryland Farms/​Franklin Rd area. Get there early or you will be standing in line for a bit, but they do move you along relatively quickly; they are pretty busy every day for lunch.
I had the muffaletta, it was servicable; I prefer the one at Nooley’s, but am rarely downtown anymore. My wife had the French Dip and thought while it was good, the aujus was bland.
In short, it’s okay for lunch in Brentwood if you’re looking for a sandwich, soup, or combination. I even saw a few tasty-​sounding salad options.

Been here a few times. The most accessible deli in the area, and the food is really good, for a deli. I’ve had better, like Jason’s Deli, but there are a couple things that standout.
1. Sweet tea is famous. They give you big pieces of lemon another plus.
2. Soups are outstanding, you have to ask for the bread bowl though.
Also, I like the décor, and ordering the ultimate nachos, because men enjoy names with ultimate in it. Good place where everyone is pretty satisfied because traditionally people like a good sandwich or salad. The quality is consistent.
That said, sometimes you get really slow service, and sometimes it’s really fast, Slow is extremely annoying. They always seem to choose me for the slow service.

It’s okay.
Food: The menu is WAY too big. It fills a whole wall! No way can I tell what’s what. And most of the sandwiches have cute, non-​descriptive names, like «The Memphian!» What does that even mean? So in addition to a giant menu, I have to read the description of each sandwich. Why not call it «Hot Roast Beef with Cheese?»
So I’ve had several sandwiches, hot and cold ones, and the soup and the chili. It’s not bad, but it’s pretty bland. Something is missing. Maybe its the bread. But I swear, Subway makes a better sammy.
Service: It’s friendly enough but food delivery is inconsistent. Order with a friend or two, pay, and get a number to put on our table. One of your party will get his food, then another, maybe, and as the first finishes, yours will arrive!
Finally, it’s slightly pricey for what you get.
There are so many better choices around.

I’ll keep it short and sweet.
1. Their sweet tea will satisfy any true Southerner.
2. The staff is always friendly and helpful.
3. Their meat chili is FANTASTIC.
4. The prices are good and you can get a coupon for filling out their online survey.
5. The Chocolate Lovin’ Spoon Cake is sinfully delicious.

Overall, this is a fantastic deli for a quick lunch. I am normally not in the Brentwood area very often, but whenever my co-​workers have a client here they make sure to stop by McAlister’s. I decided to get a chicken club and the broccoli cheddar soup and left feeling full and satisfied.

A drive out to Brentwood last night allowed us to stop at McAlister’s Deli for a quick bite on our way back into Nashville. Located in a shopping plaza makes this sandwich shop a popular place to stop.
The dining area was an interesting blend of Crackle Barrel country art on the walls; Steak N’ Shake meets Mayberry diner with brass railing and plaid fabrics; and honestly a watered down Jason’s Deli.
It was obvious the choices were ample from sandwiches, salads, soups and baked spuds the size of your forearm. I ordered the half of the smoked pepper jack Turkey panini which was delicious with a half of a cup of chicken tortilla soup for about $ 6.00. The reuben was also ordered with applesauce as the side and was fabulous at a whopping $ 8.00. With two large teas the meal was $ 18. Not too shabby for two.
The panini was flavorful and toasted pristinely on the outside. I would definitely order this again especially with the McAlister honey mustard sauce on the sandwich. The soup, however, wasn’t such a pretty story. The soup is incredibly spicy for my palate and had a consistency of congealed brown gravy. I ended up heating it up for lunch the following day and the consistency was like broth. I can’t explain that chemistry!!! The corned beef on the reuben was perfectly flavored and the sauerkraut was tart but not overpowering. The ingredients totally delivered on the rye toasted bread.
Overall my dislike of McAlister’s is the inaccessibility to the tea source. I hated having to go back up to the counter to ask for refills. Also, the service wasn’t the greatest. Food was alright but not likely to be remembered.

I really like McAlister’s. Good food — large portions — fair price. Love their potatoes. My brother-​in-​law is convinced McAlister’s is the best deli around.