We rocked up a bit before noon and the place was already filled with hungry diners who looked eager to sink their teeth into some pastrami as well. Within the ten minutes we were there waiting for our food, the line extended out the door at a rapid rate.
The hardest choice you'll have to make here would be whether you're an East Coast Reuben (pictured above) or a West Coast Reuben (pictured below). The main difference is the East Coast is served with sauerkraut and the West Coast with coleslaw.... and the difference in rye breads. If you ask at the counter, they're more than happy to point out the difference on a more in-depth paper menu that lays out what's in the sandwiches.
I personally prefer the sauerkraut combo as that's what I've just gotten use to. What I did notice was the pastrami quality was a bit of lucky draw as one had a nicer fat to meat ratio and the other was slightly drier. Both of which could do with more mustard... which apparently were available but I didn't notice. So remember to get yourself some self-serve mustard to rid the Reuben of any dryness.
We also got a plate of pickles as well. I'm not pickle connoisseur but I do love them. The sandwiches themselves already come with a side of pickles.
If you're not a fan of pastrami they have you covered with their Crispy Pork Roll. I felt it was nowhere near the quality of what Mr Crackles serves up and for me their pastrami is their go to dish.
The decor was simple, the layout was cosy and their customer service was friendly despite the abundance of guests. They had four staff manning the whole place, one takes the orders, one makes the drinks and the other two build the sandwiches... the combination worked for them and they still manage to provide quite a quick turn-around.
Even though we have no found any places in Sydney that have perfected what I remember in Kats Deli NY... this place makes a better attempt than most in Sydney. I'd personally would go back if I'm in the area... just to try out their bagels and another go at the Reuben.
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Definitely going to add this place to my list of 'must visit' cafes. Hopefully they'll sort out the inconsistencies with the meat. Nobody wants a dry sandwich!!
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