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    McAlister’s Deli is a Neighborly Chain toward Dairy-Free Guests

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    By Alisa Fleming on January 23, 2023 Dining Out, Suggested Restaurants, U.S. Restaurants

    Updated January 2023! Many years ago, a reader named Amy let us know about McAlister’s Deli. This American fast casual chain is run by the same company that owns Schlotzky’s, but it’s far more friendly to dairy-free customers. The staff at McAlister’s Deli will build a sandwich, toss a salad, custom top a baked potato, put a soup in a bread bowl, and even bake a cookie (or two!) for dairy-free orders. You can see all of the potential options below in this dairy-free menu guide.

    McAlister's Deli Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Custom Order Options, Separate Vegan Guide, and Other Allergen Notes

    McAlister’s Deli Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen & Vegan Notes

    This menu guide includes dairy-free menu options first, followed by custom order components. Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks.

    Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All items listed below are made without egg, nuts, and peanut, unless otherwise noted. Most of the sandwiches and salads can be made without egg with no mayo and / or a condiment swap. All of the sandwiches and salads as listed below, except the Harvest Chicken Salad and any items using Crispy Onions, can be ordered without gluten. They offer two types of gluten-free bread. Many items at McAlister’s Deli, including the breads, are listed as containing soy due to soy oil. Most of the sandwiches can be ordered For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.

    Soups

    • Chicken and Dumpling Soup (contains egg)
    • Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup (contains egg)
    • Traditional Chili
    • Veggie Chili

    Dairy-Free Soup Garnishes: Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tortilla Chips, Crispy Onion, Green Onions, Jalapenos, Saltines

    Serving Options: You can order the soup in a cup, bowl, or bread bowl – it’s dairy-free!

    Heads Up! The Chicken Tortilla, Country Potato, and Tomato Bisque soups do contain dairy. Soup availability might vary by location.

    Salads

    • Chef Salad (no cheese, no croutons)
    • Garden Salad (no cheese, no croutons)
    • Grilled Chicken Salad (no cheese, no croutons)
    • Harvest Chicken Salad (no cheese, no croutons) (contains egg, nuts)
    • Pecanberry Salad (no candied pecans)
    • Savannah Chopped Salad (no cheese) (contains nuts)
    • Southwest Chicken & Avocado Salad (no cheese)

    Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: Chili Lime Vinaigrette, Fat-Free Chipotle Peach, Fat-Free Raspberry Pecan Vinaigrette (contains nuts), McAlister’s Honey Mustard Dressing (contains egg), Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sherry Shallot Dressing, Thousand Island (contains egg)

    Sandwiches – Club

    • Black Angus Club (no cheese), Regular or King (contains egg)
    • Grilled Chicken Club (no cheese), Regular or King (contains egg)
    • King Club (no cheese) (contains egg)
    • McAlister’s Club or Wrap (no cheese) (contains egg)

    Sandwiches  – Craveable Classics

    • Grilled Chicken (no cheese, swap bread) (contains egg)
    • Ham (no) Melt (no cheese) (contains egg)
    • Harvest Chicken Salad (swap bread) (contains egg, nuts)

    Sandwiches – Big & Bold

    • Memphian (no cheese) (contains egg)
    • Rachel (no cheese) (contains egg)
    • Reuben (no cheese) (contains egg)
    • Steak & Pepper Sandwich (no cheese) (contains egg)
    • The Italian (no cheese)
    • The New Yorker (no cheese)

    Sandwiches – Savory & Spicy

    • Horseradish Roast Beef (no cheese) (contains egg)
    • Jalapeno Turkey Crunch Sandwich (no cheese, sub dairy-free chips) (contains egg)
    • Smoky Pepper Jack Turkey (no cheese) (contains egg)
    • Spicy Southwest Chicken (no cheese, no ranch)
    • Sweet & Smoky Chicken (no cheese)

    Sandwiches – Fresh Favorites

    • BLT & Avocado (contains egg)
    • Garden Fresh Turkey Sandwich (no cheese)
    • The Veggie (contains egg)

    Spuds

    • Veggie Spud (no butter, sub dairy-free condiment for cheese sauce)

    Build-Your-Own Spud: All of the other baked potatoes at McAlister’s Deli come with loads of dairy, including butter, cheese, and often dairy-rich sauces. For dairy-free needs, you can build your own plain “spud” without butter or sour cream, but with the toppings and condiments listed below.

    Kids Menu

    • Uncrustable Sandwich (contains peanut)
    • Kids Garden Salad (no cheese, no croutons)
    • Kids Ham or Turkey Toastie (no cheese)

    Heads Up! The pizza still contains milk, even if ordered without cheese.

    Sides

    • Applesauce
    • Fruit
    • Pickle Spear
    • Potato Salad (contains egg)
    • Tomato and Cucumber Salad
    • McAlister’s Deli BBQ Kettle Chips
    • McAlister’s Deli Sea Salt Kettle Chips
    • Sunchips Original Snacks

    Heads Up! Their Steamed Broccoli side is seasoned with butter, but they list broccoli as a dairy-free potato topper. Therefore, you might be able to order the broccoli without butter.

    Desserts

    • Sugar Cookie (contains egg)

    Bread

    • 9-Grain
    • Baguette (6 inch)
    • Bread Bowl
    • Ciabatta
    • Country White Bread
    • Gluten-Free White Bread (select locations) (contains egg)
    • Gluten-Free Whole Grain Bread (select locations) (contains egg)
    • Jalapeno Roll
    • Marbled Rye Bread
    • Sliced Wheat
    • Wheat Wrap

    Heads Up! At last check, the Croissants were the only bread that contained dairy at McAlister’s Deli.

    Meats

    • Applewood Smoked Bacon
    • Black Angus Roast Beef
    • Black Forest Ham
    • Corned Beef
    • Grilled Chicken Breast
    • Harvest Chicken Salad (contains egg, nuts)
    • Pastrami
    • Salami
    • Smoked Turkey
    • Steak (limited offer)

    Condiments

    • Fat-Free Raspberry Pecan Vinaigrette
    • Fat Free Chipotle Peach Sauce
    • Herb Mayo (contains egg)
    • Horseradish Dijon (contains egg)
    • Mayo, Regular (contains egg)
    • McAlister’s Honey Mustard (contains egg)
    • Olive Oil
    • Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Orange Cranberry Sauce
    • Poblano Mayo (contains egg)
    • Spicy Brown Mustard
    • Thousand Island (contains egg)

    Heads Up! In addition to all Ranch and Caesar dressings and sauces, the Au Jus and Beef Gravy at McAlister’s Deli do contain milk.

    Other Toppings

    • Avocado
    • Black Olives
    • Black Pepper
    • Broccoli (for baked potatoes)
    • Crispy Onion
    • Cucumbers
    • Green Bell Peppers
    • Green Onions
    • Honey Roasted Almonds
    • Jalapenos
    • Red Onions
    • Roasted Corn & Black Bean Relish
    • Roasted Tri-Color Peppers
    • Romaine
    • Salad Mix
    • Sauerkraut
    • Spinach
    • Spring Mix
    • Tomatoes

    Heads Up! The Caramelized Onions and Jalapeno Chips at McAlister’s Deli do contain milk.

    McAlister’s Deli Vegan Menu Guide

    • Veggie Chili in Bowl, Cup, or Bread Bowl
    • Garden Salad (no cheese, no croutons)
    • Kids Garden Salad (no cheese, no croutons)
    • The Veggie Sandwich (sub vegan bread, sub vegan condiment)
    • Uncrustable Sandwich
    • Veggie Spud (no butter, sub vegan condiment for cheese sauce)
    • Build-Your-Own Vegan Salad, Sandwich, Wrap or Spud with Components Below
    • Applesauce
    • Fruit
    • Pickle Spear
    • Tomato and Cucumber Salad
    • McAlister’s Deli Sea Salt Kettle Chips
    • Sunchips Original Snacks

    Vegan Breads

    • Baguette (6 inch)
    • Bread Bowl
    • Ciabatta
    • Country White Bread
    • Jalapeno Roll
    • Marbled Rye Bread
    • Sliced Wheat
    • Wheat Wrap

    Vegan Condiments & Dressings

    • Chili Lime Vinaigrette
    • Fat-Free Chipotle Peach Dressing / Sauce
    • Fat-Free Raspberry Pecan Vinaigrette
    • Olive Oil
    • Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Orange Cranberry Sauce
    • Spicy Brown Mustard

    Other Vegan Toppings

    • Avocado
    • Black Olives
    • Black Pepper
    • Broccoli (for baked potatoes)
    • Crispy Onion
    • Cucumbers
    • Green Bell Peppers
    • Green Onions
    • Jalapenos
    • Roasted Tri-Color Peppers
    • Romaine
    • Salad Mix
    • Saltines
    • Sauerkraut
    • Spinach
    • Spring Mix
    • Tomatoes
    • Tortilla Chips

    This Post is for Informational Purposes Only

    Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.

    There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.

    Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.

    McAlister's Deli Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Other Allergen Notes

    Where to Find

    McAlister’s Deli has about 450 locations in 28 states, with a heavy concentration in the Southeast and Midwest, but with locations as far west as Arizona. See the website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.

    Website: www.mcalistersdeli.com

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    4 Comments

    1. Martha Wyatt on April 22, 2015 8:56 pm

      Please take SOY out of your food! SOY is bad for our Thyroid gland blocks Iodine! I have low Thyroid & could be that I have too much SOY! I realize it is cheap but at the expense of your customers? SOY flour prevents my eating bread! How about a flat bread without SOY!! You could advertise health food!! Please consider No SOY ! Thank you!

      • Alisa Fleming on April 22, 2015 9:13 pm

        Martha, you may want to contact the company directly on your concerns with soy. We have no affiliation with them.

    2. Kim Hopkins on September 28, 2014 5:27 am

      I love McAllisters, I really wish they along with many other restaurants would start carrying dairy free cheeses. Before I was diagnosed with my allergy I always loved their loaded spud 🙂

      • Alisa Fleming on September 29, 2014 4:16 pm

        Ooh, that would be awesome, wouldn’t it?!

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