ATLANTA — McAlister's Deli®, a leading fast-casual chain, will open the doors to their newest location at 1278 US Hwy 98, Suite 5 in Columbia, MS. The Grand Opening celebration will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 11, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and will feature:
Free Tea Pass Giveaway: When doors open in Columbia at 9:00 AM, the first 100 guests in line will receive a Free Tea Pass* - good for one free tea for 30 consecutive days!
Community Hero’s Meal: McAlister’s is inviting first responders, medical professionals, active military personnel, veterans, teachers, PTO members, and truck drivers to enjoy a complimentary meal** with a valid ID on Friday, August 8, from 11 a.m to 2 pm.
Known for its genuine hospitality, McAlister’s Deli is home to handcrafted sandwiches, always-fresh salads, giant stuffed spuds, and McAlister’s Deli Famous Sweet Tea™.
“We are looking forward to becoming a part of the Columbia community and can’t wait to serve up delicious sandwiches and refreshing sweet tea,” says Owner, Jason Langnes.
Columbia McAlister’s offers various ways for guests to dine, including window-side pickup, delivery, catering, and dine-in with outdoor seating options. The restaurant will be open Monday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, please call the restaurant at (601) 804-1035.
McAlister’s guests always have the opportunity to skip the line by placing their order through the McAlister’s app and rewards program or online at www.mcalistersdeli.com. They can conveniently pick up their order to-go or selAAect delivery. Download the app and sign up today for a Tea on us!
McAlister’s also offers a variety of fresh, made-to-order catering options including breakfast, snacks, spud bars, salads, sandwich trays, box lunches, and desserts, and always comes with a side of genuine hospitality. Whether it is for one person or one hundred, a business meeting, or a family reunion, they can cater for a feast to please any crowd.
About McAlister’s Deli ®
Founded in 1989 in Oxford, Mississippi, McAlister’s Deli® began with the simple idea of transforming an old movie-set diner into a welcoming neighborhood restaurant. That vision lives on today in every McAlister’s, where genuine hospitality meets handcrafted food. McAlister’s is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its craveable sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea™. In addition to dine-in and take-out service, McAlister’s Deli also offers catering with a selection of sandwich trays, box lunches, desserts, a hot spud bar and more. As of March 30, 2025, McAlister’s Deli had more than 500 restaurants in 31 states. Join McAlister’s Rewards for special offers. For more information, visit mcalistersdeli.com to find a restaurant near you, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.
Disclaimers:
*Tea Pass valid for one Big Tea per day for fifty-two consecutive weeks, including Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, ½ Sweet & ½ Unsweet Tea, or ½ Lemonade & ½ Sweet/Unsweet Tea (excluding flavor shots) at participating locations, subject to availability. Must be a McAlister’s Rewards member to redeem. Service fee and sales tax charged on each Tea Pass Daily Tea redemption via in-app, online, and certain call-in orders. See order checkout page for service fee amount. Must unlock Tea Pass using the 10-digit code on the card by 12/31/25 online or in the McAlister’s app and begin using code within two weeks of unlocking. Tea Pass subject to terms and conditions on card. Void where prohibited.
** (A valid badge or ID is required. Complimentary meal includes one Entrée and Beverage (excludes Kids Meals, add-ons, and extras), limit one per person, dine-in only.)
