McAlister’s Deli near Arnold, MO

McAlister’s Deli is an American fast-casual restaurant chain known for deli-style sandwiches, baked potatoes, soups, salads, and its well-known sweet tea. The brand was founded in 1989 in Oxford, Mississippi by Don Newcomb, who converted a former gas station into the first restaurant. The menu focuses on made-to-order deli meals including hot and cold sandwiches, large stuffed baked potatoes, fresh salads, soups, and desserts. McAlister’s Deli also became widely recognized for “McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea,” which is served alongside many of its meals. Today the brand operates hundreds of locations across the United States, typically in shopping centers and retail plazas. McAlister’s Deli restaurants offer dine-in seating along with takeout, online ordering, and catering options at many locations.