Loaf and Devotion

Nestled among the many lunchtime food options on York St is a simple café devoted to creating a delicious combination of ingredients between two fresh slices of bread. I must confess this has regularly been my go-to for a weekday lunch working nearby in the city. I’ve had many menu and also make your adventure sandwiches here, or at times just letting the guys behind the counter make me something delicious of their choosing. Although takeaway is probably more popular there’s enough tables to enjoy yourself sitting inside as well.

Now to the Reuben, technically it’s the “not-a-Reuben”, offered at $9.50. The menu board lists the following ingredients: corned beef, swiss (cheese), pickle and mustard – and that’s exactly what you get. It’s a good option for grabbing a bite on the go but I wouldn’t cross the city for it, mainly because it’s lacking sauerkraut and comes on white (albeit soft and fresh) bread. The missing constituents of a traditional Reuben give credence to the not-a-Reuben title but it is stretching the Reuben bow just a bit too far to score any higher. 

You’ll come for the (not-the) Reuben, but you’ll return to try the other delicious options.  

6.5/10

Currently only a Facebook page, no website: Loaf and Devotion