Marketa Espresso

I discovered this gem thanks to a work colleague who had spied this reuben on the commute to and from the office. It's a cafe located in Town Hall Square -  coming from Kent St towards the station go up the escalators and it will be on your left. It's a no-nonsense cafe with a bit more gourmet oomph than you'd normally expect from something in the underground labyrinth that extends in all directions from Town Hall Station. I was impressed that the fresh selection of sandwiches and would definitely recommend this for a grab and go I'm-hungry-right-now solution.

The sandwich prices reflect the take away style cafe operation, the reuben was set at a delicious price of $8. The meat was one of the better cuts from reuebn offerings so far, the fresh tasting rare roast beef was so good I wanted more. I ordered it toasted but I imagine it would have been equally as enticing untoasted. I'll forgive the use of coleslaw for the great tasting rare roast beef, with the cheese and dressing coming together very nicely

Great for a simple sandwich solution at lunch time.

7.5/10

No website, but facebook page: Marketa Espresso

Swine & Co

Be prepared to be full - very very full. OK so in the photo it doesn't look that big, but make no mistake and come in no other state then very hungry.

Swine & Co is the meat lovers dream with many animals served in many delicious ways within this bar and restaurant hybrid. The service for the seated patrons appeared quite timely however I was left standing at the bar for more than an acceptable amount of time before I could get anyone's attention (Swine & Co have a take away deli style option for an on-the-go sandwich fix at prices well below the sit down menu which you order at the bar). For $9, five day cured wagyu brisket from the oven was the star of the show. One bite was enough to know this would be one of the most satisfying reubens to date. And by satisfying I also mean slightly on the food coma side - the meat was just so juicy and filling that I could feel the top button of my pants complaining.

I struggle to fault this, the only thing that I'd change is having thinner bread. The slices were so thick, that with all the yummy filling it was a struggle to finish. The best part (besides the juicy meat and being a sauerkraut lover), was the authentic eastern european style sauerkraut with caraway seeds.

The best value reuben so far. Come hungry.

9/10

Website: Swine & Co