McAlister's Deli

3 ratings
$ • Deli
Reported to have a gluten-free menu

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment if you are celiac or must avoid cross-contact.

Safety Rating
3 ratings

As rated by the community

5970 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
1 month ago

This place is absolutely wonderful! As embarrassing it is even you have a disease your apprehensive to go into establishments. The young man that took my order was understandable and told the crew we have a gluten allergy immediately. The food was absolutely delicious abs beard was gluten free.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

I have gone there multiple times. I have gotten the pick two with the Italian and the spud max. It was very good. The bread is Udi’s bread. One time it came out with gluten bread, and they remade it very fast with no question!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — No dedicated kitchen
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Online ordering
  • — Healthy options
Gluten Sensitive
2 years ago

Seems like all of the sandwiches have options for GF bread. The sandwiches are great, the GF bread is acceptable. Their salads are really good, too.

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Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Gluten Intolerant
yesterday

I’ve eaten at McAlister’s dozens of times. I steer towards the sandwiches and ask for gf bread. The Sandwiches are always generous portions and are pretty tasty.

They usually ask if it is an allergy or a preference, of course the only answer is “unfortunately it is an allergy.” If they don’t ask I mention it’s an allergy, to make sure it is handled properly. I’ve not had a reaction here that I can remember.

YMMV. But they have been a pretty reliable restaurant for me.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Tortilla Chips, Salad
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety
  • — Food flagged
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — No dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for alcohol-free
Gluten Ataxia
5 days ago

I have had more consistency and awareness of cross contamination at this location. Ask to see if Honey is working when you come because she is the very best and will take care of you herself!

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Celiac
2 weeks ago

Update March 2025: This has become one of our favorite restaurants! Inexpensive and great food, with zero issues after trying 3 different sandwiches. Original review: GF bread for sandwiches. Apparently, all sandwiches can be made GF. Menu marked for other GF options. I had an Italian sandwich with their potato chips and a pickle with no problem. Food is real good, but a little pricey for what it is. Will definitely go back though.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Sandwiches, Potato Chips, Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Gluten Intolerant
2 weeks ago

My boyfriend has celiac disease and I have an allergy to bay leaves and am gluten intolerant. He went into McAllister’s and asked about all of the allergies, cross-contamination, food options, etc.

Soups are marked online as gluten free but are not actually gluten free as they are made with wheat tortillas. I had asked for the potato soup and it technically isn’t gluten free.

They do offer gluten free bread and will take safety precautions for cross-contamination with gluten if you state you have an allergy!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns
Celiac
3 weeks ago

Gluten free bread available for sandwiches and the baked potatoes are also gluten free! Quite extensive menu, most of the deli meats are gluten free as well. Can’t have soup or the nachos because the nachos have chili on them, but there is still quite a variety of options including the chicken plain nachos with the side of queso. They have a pick two option where you can get a half sandwich and a loaded baked potato and you can choose gluten free bread for that as well. My mom with celiac has never had a reaction from eating here.

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Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Sandwiches, Nachos, Bread/Buns, Salad
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Takeout
  • — Online ordering
  • — Lunch

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