Mcalister's Deli - Cookeville

I ordered the French Dip and the Southwest Chicken and Avocado salad. The French Dip was hot and delicious. This was my first time trying the salad, and it has a lot of ingredients. The Chili Lime dressing is really tasty!

I enjoyed my baked potato, which was fresh and delicious. I appreciated the customization options available for my order, allowing me to choose the type of cheese and the quantity, among other things. The half-sized potato was also just the right portion!

I tried one of their $10 salads, and it was absolutely delicious. It was loaded with chicken, strawberries, blueberries, greens, candied pecans, and a fat-free raspberry vinaigrette. It was a substantial meal, weighing in at just 380 calories. Also, a big shoutout to David, who not only welcomes you and keeps the dining room clean and tidy but also remembers customers from previous visits!

The food was good. The staff was friendly. The order taker asked both in our group if they wanted a pickle with their sandwich. They both said yes and neither got a pickle. Not a big deal, but why ask if you're not going to give it anyway. Also, the soups and au jus for a sandwich were served in Styrofoam drink cups. That was awkward. Will we come back? Absolutely. The attention to details are a little disappointing on this visit. I would call this a bad night. Normally, this restaurant is reliable.

Tons of menu items not available. Like over half. Did not even have chicken but did not say until after you waited through the line and got to counter. Prices are very high for amount or quality of food. A simple potato with scraps of meat on it cost way to much there. Staff were not trained or in gear for their opening. No lemonade or tea available. Drink machine was still locked and staff were standing around. Won't be returning. Not for the prices. Not for the staff. And not because it tasted good. It was alright but not nothing special worth 50$ for 2 adults and 2 kids with drinks (with half the drink menu missing)