What to Order on McAlister’s Deli Hidden Menu

The tastiest sandwiches that aren’t on the official menu

You’re craving a sandwich—something special that you can’t make at home. So, you hop in your car and head to McAlister’s Deli, one of your favorite fast casual restaurants. But when you arrive, you realize you’ve already tried everything on the menu. You want a new experience…Does McAlister’s have a secret menu? Luckily, we’ve got a list of McAlister’s secret sandwiches right here. Take a look to see which flavor combination makes your stomach rumble.

1

The Godfather

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A roast beef sandwich with pizza sauce and provolone. This secret menu item is a crowd favorite and even made a limited appearance on McAlister’s official menu in 2012. With thinly sliced roast beef, melted provolone, and oregano-rich pizza sauce on a toasted baguette, The Godfather will turn pizza lovers into sandwich lovers.^{[1]XResearch source}
- How to Order: Ask for this secret menu item by name, as some locations may still offer it. Or if your local store doesn't, order a makeshift Godfather! Not all locations offer pizza sauce, but you can ask for a roast beef and melted provolone melt on a baguette (feel free to add all the available condiments you’d like).
- Price: ~$8

2

Peppers, Onions & Beef

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A saucy twist on a classic cheesesteak. Having a brief moment on McAlister’s menu in 2012, this fan-favorite sandwich can still be ordered today. Piled high with roast beef, steamed onions, bell peppers, and melty provolone cheese, this hoagie sandwich is served alongside a cup of warm au jus.^{[2]XResearch source}
- How to Order: Ask for this hidden menu item by name, or order a French Dip sandwich with onions, bell peppers, and provolone cheese.
- Price: ~$8

3

The Patriot

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An all-American turkey and cheese deli sandwich. Sure, it sounds simple, but The Patriot is anything but! This classic deli sandwich features smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato on wheatberry bread slathered with mayo and McAlister’s signature orange cranberry sauce. With the sweet condiments and savory fillings, this sandwich will have you moaning “America!” with each bite.
- How to Order: Order this secret menu item by name, or ask for a McAlister’s Club with no ham, bacon, or cheddar cheese, and swap the honey with orange cranberry sauce.
- Pro Tip: Swap the wheatberry bread with a bread of your choice if your location doesn’t offer it. Regular wheat or white bread is just as tasty!
- Price: ~$8

4

Sweetberry Chicken

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A grilled chicken sandwich with sweet cranberry sauce. Nestled between 2 slices of wheatberry bread and doused in orange cranberry sauce, the Sweetberry Chicken sandwich is for any chicken lover with a sweet tooth. Decorated with lettuce, tomatoes, lite mayo, and Swiss cheese, what’s not to love about this chicken sandwich?^{[3]XResearch source}
- Pro Tip: Wheatberry bread is a seasonal offering and may not be available in all locations, so in a pinch, opt for rye or wheat bread instead. On the other hand, orange cranberry sauce can be ordered year-round and added to any sandwich.
- Price: ~$11

5

The Big Cheese

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The best and gooiest grilled cheese you’ll ever have. Craving a classic grilled cheese like the one your mom used to make? Well, McAlister’s The Big Cheese will blow your mind! This hot vegetarian sandwich features 3 types of cheese pressed between 2 toasted and buttery slices of bread.
- How to Order: Ask for a Melt with 3 slices of American, 3 slices of Swiss, and 2 slices of provolone on your choice of bread.
- Pro Tip: The Big Cheese is very similar to McAlister’s Four Cheese Melt, a provolone, Swiss, American, Parmesan, and tomato sandwich already on the menu.
- Price: ~$7

6

Turkey Cranberry Griller

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A grilled ciabatta sandwich perfect for Thanksgiving. The Turkey Cranberry Griller was a seasonal offering in 2013, but some locations may be able to curb your turkey cravings with a recreation. This grilled sandwich is filled with smoked turkey, gorgonzola, cranberry compote, and sliced Granny Smith apples.
- How to Order: Order this sandwich by name (especially in November), or ask your server if they can recreate it with what they have available.
- Pro Tip: In November, McAlister’s has also been known to roll out the Turkey Cranberry Salad, which features the same ingredients over a head of lettuce.
- Price: ~$8

7

Memphian

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A mixture of turkey, ham, and beef pressed between a baguette. While the Memphian isn’t on the secret menu, it is a fan-favorite item at McAlister’s. This official menu item is stacked high with smoked turkey, Black Forest ham, Black Angus roast beef, provolone, greens, and tomato. Slathered with mayo and spicy brown mustard, the Memphian will put your taste buds in the South.^{[4]XResearch source}
- The Memphian can be ordered as a standard or 12 in (30 cm) sub on the official McAlister menu.
- Price: ~$8

8

The Best Food at McAlister’s

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The Reuben, McAlister’s Club, and French Dip are the most popular sandwiches on the menu. These delicious subs may not be a secret, but they’re definitely worth a try! If you’re in the mood for a classic McAlister’s experience, order one of these bad boys. After all, the people voted, and the people are rarely ever wrong (especially when it comes to all-American cuisine).^{[5]XResearch source}
- Need something to quench your thirst? Order McAlister’s famous sweet tea. With seasonal and classic offerings, you can sip the South just about anywhere.^{[6]XResearch source}
- Pair your sandwich with a Spud Max, a baked potato loaded with melted cheese, Black Forest ham, smoked turkey, bacon, green onions, black olives, and sour cream.^{[7]XResearch source}
- Finish the meal with a McAlister’s critically acclaimed Brookie. This delectable fusion between a chocolate brownie and a chocolate chip cookie will satisfy any sweet tooth.