McAlister’s Deli®, a leading fast-casual chain, will open the doors to its newest location in Pensacola, at 9496 W. Hwy 98 Suite 400-500. The grand opening celebration will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 15 and will feature:
- Free Club for a Year Giveaway: When doors open in Pensacola at 10:30 AM, the first 100 guests in line will receive a Free Club for a year* – good for one free Club sandwich for 52 consecutive weeks!
- Community Heroes Event: McAlister’s Deli is honored to honor the everyday heroes who uplift our communities, first responders, medical professionals, active military personnel, veterans, and teachers, with a complimentary meal on Saturday, December 13, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. McAllister s invites these individuals to join us in-store to enjoy a warm, hand-crafted meal and a heart-felt “thank you” for their continued service. (Valid ID-required. In-store only. Limited capacity.)
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™.
“I started my Navy career at NAS Pensacola before flying helicopters for the Navy. Coming back to serve this community isn’t just business – it’s coming home.” said owner and Navy Veteran, Thomas Messina.“McAlister’s is a place where connection, conversation, and collaboration can happen over a delicious meal, and we are honored to offer that space to the Pensacola community.”
To show continued appreciation for our nation’s service members, Heroes Drink Free at PensacolaMcAlister’s! Active military, veterans, and first responders will never pay for a beverage at this location.(valid-id required).
Pensacola McAlister’s offers a variety of dining options, including pickup, delivery, catering, and dine-in services with outdoor seating options. The restaurant will be open Monday-Sunday from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM. For more information, please call the restaurant at (850)285-0658 or visit their Facebook page.
Guests can 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 select 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 planning a meal for one or one hundred, a business meeting or a family reunion, McAlister’s catering team will make any gathering feel special.
About McAlister’s Deli ®
Founded in 1989, McAlister’s Deli® is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its genuine hospitality, sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea™. In addition to dine-in and take-out service, website and McAlister’s app ordering, McAlister’s Deli also offers catering with a selection of sandwich trays, box lunches, desserts, hot bars including spuds and nachos, and more. As of September 28, 2025, McAlister’s Deli had more than 560 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.
