Published by Jeremy. Last Updated on September 10, 2024.
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When it comes to eating sandwiches at restaurants, aside from the traditional burger or a unique and gourmet oddity, odds are good we're going to defer to one of our favorites: the Reuben.
This sandwich has just about everything we could ask for in a go-to choice. A mound of corned beef, a handful of sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a generous slathering of Thousand Island dressing is enough to make us happy if we're in the mood for our favorite sandwich.
Unfortunately, not all restaurants are equal when it comes to sandwich making, and more often than not the Reuben is the hardest to get right. But when they do, odds are good that they can make anything delicious and are a good spot worth returning to in order to try more creations.
As a result, our quest to find Pittsburgh's best Reuben sandwich was born.
Note: In the past, our quest style articles organized Reubens in various categories from below average to excellent. Since then, we have decided to remove any category style tier. That said, Reubens in this article loosely ordered by increasing preference in this article. So if you want to see our very favorites, scroll to the end!
Industry Public House
Although we thoroughly enjoyed our other entree at Industry Public House, their Reuben also falls under the rare miss category for us as it was rather lacking on the sauce and only was slightly redeemed with a moderately generous portion of meat.
Industry Public House is located at 4305 Butler Street in Lawrenceville.
Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe
Our Reuben at Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe in the North Side follows a similar path to that at Industry Public House above. It had all of the right ingredients, including a generous amount of meat and decently toasted bread, but missed the mark in providing something more than we can make ourselves (and needed a fair bit more sauce on it as well).
Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe is located at 822 Western Avenue in the North Side.
The Deli
When it comes to discussing food items, I often make the distinction of how it compares to something I can make at home when forming an opinion. After all, if I could prepare the item myself with just as good of taste, there really isn't any point to go out to a restaurant and order one at an inflated price.
Most restaurant menu items are so far beyond my capabilities that it is a moot point, but sandwiches are something I can do quite well- so they face a bit of extra scrutiny in this regard.
One restaurant in particular makes a Reuben that I would say is on par with our abilities, and that would be The Deli sandwich shop in the North Side and Lawrenceville.
This Reuben is about as middle-of-the-road as you can get with higher-end processed meats and ingredients identical to what you can get at any grocery store or deli, naturally. There is nothing incredibly special about this one, but nothing negative about it either as it is simply a solid Reuben all around just like I'd make myself- we are quite okay with that!
The Deli has two locations in Pittsburgh- one on Butler street in Lawrenceville and one on North Ave in the North Side.
Carson Street Deli
Carson Street Deli is a popular sandwich shop right in the heart of South Side's East Carson Street, known for an impressive deli menu and an even larger selection of local craft beer by draft and cans.
Naturally, we had to try their Reuben during a recent visit.
The restaurant's Reuben is served a bit different than typical Reuben sandwiches and is made with lean corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and thousand island dressing on rye. This take may be a bit out-there for some who like the classic toppings, but came with an intense flavor that was distinctively Reuben-esque.
Our only regret was that this one was served untoasted as that really could have amped it up even more! Still, a delicious sandwich with a cold beer is always a winner for us, even if this one strayed from the conventional a decent bit.
Carson Street Deli is located at 1507 E Carson Street in South Side.
City Works
During our visit to City Works in Market Square a unique Reuben iteration caught my eye- the duck Reuben. This is everything you know and love about a traditional Reuben, except swapping out the corned beef for duck leg.
We're never ones to turn down one fatty meat for an even fattier one, so we jumped on this one. While the flavors of the duck worked well with the relatively strong toppings, one thing was a bit off on this one for us and it was that the duck was significantly overcooked to the point of being tough.
Had the duck been cooked better we would probably bump this one up to a higher category as the flavors themselves really were quite good, but it is also a gamble that fell flat for us due to the preparation. Hopefully we were an exception on a bad night for this one.
City Works is located at 2 PPG Place in Market Square.
Shelly Pie
Shely Pie in Turtle Creek is primarily known for their pizzas; however, during our visit I saw that they had a Reuben on the menu and added one onto our order to give it a try.
Despite having a decent amount of meat, the Reuben fell a bit flat for us as it felt like it was lacking any appreciable amount of sauerkraut, dressing, and toasted bread (although admittedly had a respectable flavor all the same). That being said, I'd probably just stick to the pizza when ordering at this one as it is indeed their specialty.
Shelly Pie is located at 912 Penn Avenue in Turtle Creek, PA.
Wigle Whiskey
We were excited enough when Wigle Whiskey announced a food menu coming to their Strip District location in 2020, and the addition of a Reuben to that menu made it even better. Naturally, it was one of the first dishes I ordered.
In a way, I almost considered making this one a good baseline Reuben for conversation purposes. It had high-quality meat, a well-toasted bun, and an explosion of flavor with the kraut and dressing. Much like with other Reubens in this guide, we thought it could use a bit more of the meat and dressings as it was in a lighter proportion than we'd prefer relative to the bread, but overall checked a lot of the boxes for a representative entry for this sandwich.
Wigle Whiskey now features a food menu at their Strip District location at 2401 Smallman Street.
Kaibur Coffee
If you know Kaibur Coffee in Polish Hill, you probably already know what this Reuben is all about- it is vegan. Yes, somehow they have managed to create a corned beef saitan Reuben that is not only passable for the sandwich we all know and love, but is also quite good too!
This one is probably closer to baseline Reuben versus being truly above average beyond the novelty, but the crispy bread, proportions of toppings to “meat”, and everything all around made this one quite enjoyable for its $7 price tag. The texture of the saitan corned beef is probably the only real miss on this sandwich, but all things considered it is a worthy iteration worth trying.
Kaibur Coffee is located at 3138 Dobson Street in Polish Hill.
The Veranda at The Summit Inn
The Reuben at The Summit Inn's Veranda restaurant would be on pace to be comparable to our baseline. It checks a number of the boxes we look for in a Reuben, namely toasted bread, grilled meat, and a decent covering of sauerkraut and thousand island dressing. That being said, this one plays it fairly safe with a relatively small loading of corned beef which could've used just a bit more toppings overall to bring it together.
While a solid Reuben, it is also quite close to our baseline all the same.
The Summit Inn is located at 101 Skyline Drive in Farmington, PA.
Nova Cafe
Nova Cafe in Millvale is one of those places you may walk by and not take a second look at.
This unassuming diner is just that, and to be honest we ended up here through sheer chance on one of our many runs to Draai Laag (now known as Strange Roots) just a few blocks away. That being said, when I saw the Reuben on the menu and was given the recommendation by the friendly employees, I knew I had to try it.
The Reuben itself is a slight step above our baseline with a decent helping of meat, above average and crispy bread, and the thousand island dressing is served on the side (allowing you to apply as much as you want- a win for me)- so overall, a tasty diner Reuben at its core.
Nova Cafe is located at 224 Grant Avenue in Millvale.
Max's Allegheny Tavern
Max's Allegheny Tavern in the North Side may be famous for its traditional German sausages and schnitzels, but their Reuben is on point with aged pumpernickel bread, homemade sauerkraut, and their own special dressing.
Their Reuben is in line with all of most of their food- incredibly traditional, massive, and, in a word, delicious. Just go for the potato pancake option if you want something completely different!
Max's “famous” Reuben falls short of the excellent category for us only because the meat does not jump out as being anything special beyond what you can get at any other store. That being said, it is still delicious.
Max's Allegheny Tavern is located at 537 Suismon Street in the North Side.
Dive Bar
If you think of yourself as a Reuben fanatic, Dive Bar in Lawrenceville is for you. This spot has gone all-in on Reubens and offers various iterations like Reuben rolls, a traditional Reuben sandwich, a Reuben burger, and a Reuben bowl to name a few.
I was going to go for the traditional Reuben until our waitress talked me into the bowl (found under their “I Hate Vegetables” section of the menu) after saying it was a customer favorite. This one is essentially a big bowl of fries topped with the filling of a Reuben sandwich, and wouldn't be far fetched to be called a Pittsburgh Reuben Salad- because who needs lettuce, really?
It was quite the calorie bomb as it is a massive plate (which is not captured well at all in the photo we took), and I am a bit ashamed to say I ate it all in a single sitting.
Ignoring my gluttony, the layers of corned beef, slaw, and dressing worked well enough on their own, and the fries soaked up the rest for a bit of starch thrown into the mix. Excessive? Definitely. But I wont tell if you wont.
Dive Bar has two locations in Pittsburgh. One in South Side and one in Lawrenceville. We visited the Lawrenceville location at 5147 Butler Street for this Reuben.
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Modern Cafe
Modern Cafe in the North Side has won many awards for their Reuben, and rightfully so- they make a delicious offering. Although this sandwich offers generous proportions of ingredients, I have to be honest in saying that the quantity is what makes this one special and not so much any one ingredient being unique.
Modern Cafe is located at 862 Western Avenue in the North Side.
Falls Market
To try the Reuben at Falls Market, you're going to have to make the drive down to Ohiopyle. While we can't say you should make the drive just for this sandwich, we can say if you find yourself in the region and are craving a Reuben they will not let you down.
The reason for this one is because Falls Market does their Reuben just a bit differently than most- they serve those with thick cuts of corned beef (almost to the point of the meat being cubed). Then it is slathered with sauce and served up with beautifully toasted bread for a full package that works out very well together.
If you are not head over heels in love with corned beef we would recommend potentially avoiding this one as it is a bit meat heavy, but if you salivate over the thought of it, this one is for you.
Falls Market is located at 69 Main Street in Ohiopyle, PA.
Big Jim's in the Run
Big Jim's in the Run hits on just about everything you look for in a popular diner. Huge portions, cheap prices, and a large following.
Shortly after publishing this guide we asked on Facebook where to head for our next batch of Reubens, and Big Jim's was one of the most popular responses. Within just a few days, we were there.
To put it bluntly, the Reuben at Big Jim's doesn't disappoint. It is massive, packed full of meat and a generous amount of toppings, and follows the menu at Big Jim's and comes in at about $10.
The Reuben is among the best in the city, but the bread lacked a grilled, buttery flavor we adore in our Reubens and the meat could stand to be slightly better quality. That being said, this one is still incredibly delicious and is well worth the journey to try out.
Big Jim's is located at 201 Saline Street in Four Mile Run, just south of Oakland.
Three Brothers Bagels
Three Brothers Bagels in Glenshaw takes an interesting look at the traditional Reuben by putting the ingredients in, you guessed it, a bagel. We naturally had to get this one with a delicious everything bagel and really liked how the seasoning on the bagel played off nicely with the meats and slaw all around.
Is it saucy? Oh yes. Does the bagel stand up to it? Surprisingly, also yes. Overall, this one checks a number of boxes for its flavorful ingredients all around and, despite being smaller than most traditional Reubens, really made for a delicious meal when you're looking for something just a bit different.
Three Brothers Bagels is located at 1718 Mount Royal Blvd in Glenshaw.
Sally Ann's
Sally Ann's is a fast casual restaurant from the DeShantz Restaurant group located in the Cultural District downtown. This one features an array of salads, sandwiches, and more with one staple menu item being their take on the classic Reuben.
This one is served about as close to as a Reuben should be with corned pastrami, house sauerkraut, gruyere, a special sauce, and rye bread. The only really things of note with this one was that the bread seemed to be a dry toast and it was served a bit light on the meat compared to others, but all around came together for an incredibly flavorful Reuben.
Sally Ann's is located at 136 6th Street in downtown Pittsburgh.
The Brinery
The Brinery is a brick and mortar restaurant by the crew behind the popular food trucks Bridge City Brinery and The Smashery in Sharpsburg.
Their take on the classic Reuben is called the Fairfax and showcases the meat above all others here. Instead of slices, you get huge, tender chunks of meat with scratch made sauerkraut, bread, and more. It is one of those sandwiches where we'd be happy just eating the slices of meat on its own, but all of the extras to pull it together to bring about Reuben-inspired flavors makes this one a winner even if just a bit different from the conventional sandwich style.
Emil's Lounge
Emil's Lounge is a bar and restaurant in Rankin, PA, that is famous for its sandwiches, namely their fish sandwich and Reuben. It doesn't take long after trying this one to see why their Reuben is so popular.
First off, it is loaded with so much meat that you wonder how they can maintain their price point. The ample toppings come together for a really solid sandwich all around; however, if you're anything like us you may be asking for just a bit more dressing to help balance out the large amount of meat!
Emil's Lounge is located at 414 Hawkins Ave in Rankin, PA.
Brown's Country Kitchen
Brown's Country Kitchen is best visited on a return trip from McConnells Mill State Park or Moraine State Park as it is located about 40 minutes north of Pittsburgh. The kitchen specializes in country favorites with sandwiches, full entrees, and pies gracing the menu (as it should be- don't skip a slice of pie). But when I saw the Reuben here, I knew what I had to order.
This Reuben doesn't go out of its way to be different and is simply a solid iteration for the sandwich. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that this is an ideal iteration of a “standard” Reuben in every respect.
The bread is toasted in ample oil (leaving a nice layer on your fingers when holding the sandwich), the corned beef and sauerkraut come in rather large amounts, and the dressing is served on the side for you to add on as much or little as you like (always a pet peeve of mine). The only thing that makes this one a bit different is you can add on bacon to any sandwich, which is naturally highly recommended for this sandwich!
Brown's Country Kitchen is located at 1149 W Portersville Road in Portersville, PA.
Riley's Pour House
Shortly after publishing this post, we became rather flooded with recommendations from our readers on more Reubens to check out. One that we heard about time and time again was the Reuben at Riley's Pour House in Carnegie, so we knew we had to make it there first.
This Irish pub serves up a menu full of sandwiches and pub fare with some killer weeknight specials. Their Reuben, an obvious fan favorite, clocks in at just under $10 and kills it on just about everything we look for in a Reuben – ample meat, crispy bread that practically falls apart when you bite into it, a heaping mound of sauerkraut, and cooked to perfection.
The only negative was that the sandwich, as served, was a bit dry and could've used more dressing- something easily fixed by asking for more!
Riley's Pour House is located at 215 East Main Street in Carnegie.
Smallman Street Deli
Smallman Street Deli in the Strip District offers a Reuben that has been in our regular rotations for years as it has what is quite possibly the largest offering of corned beef out of any sandwich featured in this list.
They are also famous for the Rachel, the counterpart of the Reuben which swaps out the sauerkraut for coleslaw which is just as worthy of an alternative if sauerkraut is not your thing.
After trying this one several times, you may also want to sample their Reuben stuffed between two latkes (potato pancakes) which although delicious, is maybe just a step below their famous Reuben as the Rye bread is simply fantastic. (Although their latkes are a perfect side with your sandwich if you have room!)
Smallman Street Deli is located at 2840 Smallman Street in the Strip District.
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Try. Big jims reuben down in greenfield in the run you wont be disappointed.
Cane here to say this. It’s my top and I’ve eaten a lot of Reuben’s in this city.
Try 3bs bar in zelienople. Excellent huge reuben
Downey’s House in Robinson. Best Reuben we’ve had in Pitt.
B and Z Deli in Glenshaw makes an awesome Reuben. All boar’s head meats and Bread works bread. Delicious.
Forbes Tavern, downtown Pittsburgh!
If the Corned Beef is Kosher STYLE..then the taste goes up 100%.
Also, I thought a Rachel was not only cole slaw instead of sauerkraut but Turkey instead of Corned Beef??
Elaine B
Gotta try a Reuben at Emil’s in Rankin …. best I had ever eaten!
Recently went out of my way to try the Reuben at Emil’s based on this article. Without a doubt the WORST Reuben I have ever had, BY FAR!!! Two inches of meat in the middle of the sandwich but the corned beef was WAY too salty and the sauerkraut, swiss cheese and thousand island dressing were almost non-existent!!! I have actually had better Reubens from grocery store hot food cases and vending machines!!!
I agree Emil’s is about the best in the berg. I wondered why it wasn’t listed. A forgotten gem
Emil’s in Rankin
Twin Oaks in White Oak has one the very best Reubens in Pittsburgh and Al’s Cafe in Bethel Park makes a very good one as well. Bands down the very best is Emil’s in Rankin.
Agree on the Twin Oaks reuben!!!
The HUDDLE, a restaurant / bar in beechview, on broadway ave. Has one of the best Reuben’s I have ever tasted in the country. The whole menu is above average.
Kevin’s Deli in Webster Hall in Oakland has a really delicious reuben! I think it’s one of the best in the city.
Please try out Zuppas Deli in Wexford! It has the best Reuben done differently that tastes amazing! And I’m not the only one, plenty more agree! They offer other great sandwiches as well!
That place is bunk. Over priced. Not special at all.
Thanks for this article. I’m also on the hunt for the best reuben and will be visiting your suggestions. Please do an update.
Putting my vote in for Tassaros in Bloomfield as having a great reuben sandwich.
Anyone remember Zoti’s on 9th St. The best ever
Big Z’s downtown on Liberty Ave had the best and biggest Reuben sandwich in the Burgh back in the day!
Carl’s in Wilkins Township has an above-average one, and my favorite is at Rodney’s in Irwin.
The Riverfront Deli in Millvale!
Stop in at Sciullo’s 910 Deli at 4358 Gibsonia Road, just east of Route 8. Order the Reuben or Rachael and you won’t ever be disappointed! Or order the MAN REUBEN. Be warned – It is best shared with at least one other hungry person!
North Hills Passavant Hospital Snack Bar.
Cain’s on West Liberty Ave in Dormont has a great Reuben
Also Bado’s on Beverly Road in Mt. Lebanon, and Atria’s at multiple locations.
Tim’s Diner in Dormont
You guys should really stop at Diamond Market in market square! Their Reubens are fantastic, everything is super fresh and their fries are cut in house! They’re definitely my favorite in the city. ?
Yeah, but it’s a bank now. Miss that place
The Rueben egg rolls at the Doublewide Grill are a delicious twist on this sandwich.
Emil’s Lounge in Rankin. The Rueben is awesome and so huge I doubt you can eat it all!
This all day. Emil’s is legit and you need to get there on a Thursday for the Italian dishes and try the stuffed cabbage, along with one of the best fish sandwiches in town.
Sebak approved!
While not technically a traditional reuben, the Madison at North Shore Deli on East Ohio is fantastic…corned beef, triple decker marble rye, slaw, Swiss and Russian dressing. Highly recommended…
Emil’s in Rankin is my favorite
I’ve been judging every sandwich shop that I visit for the first time by their rueben for years, so I’m glad to see this article! It’s definitely not Pittsburgh proper, but one of the best local ruebens for me is TJ’s in New Stanton. It’s on marble rye with just the right amount of ingredients, and just enough 1000 Islands dressing that you taste it, but not too much that it’s a soup sandwich. The quintessential rueben in my opinion.
The ruebens at The Elrama Tavern are one of the better ones I’ve had.
I agree.
Lot 17 in Bloomfield has the absolute best (they make their own corned beef) and the sweet potato fries are amazing!!!!
I’ve always loved the Reuben at Fat Headson Carson Street. Really really good.
Patrick’s in Moon Twp.
Car Hops in Monroeville! Huge and delicious!
Love Big Jim’s but there are many slots. Carl’s bar on Rte 22 is especially good.
I’ve been rating Ruebans all over the states for some time. Station 101 has a really great Rueban as they take “chunks” of corn beef rather than sliced. They are in Dubois though. A couple of hours north of the city
The Hop House on Noblestown Road! But sadly I am allergic to smoke… if they didn’t have so much smoking I would go there much more often for their excellent Rueben.
B&Z deli In Glenshaw is amazing. Better than all of these.
ZUPPAS’s DELI in Wexford
Best food by far! Great choice of Reuben sandwich specialties!
I was going to recommend the same! B&Z deli has an amazing rueben, kraut is amazing!
The North Shore Deli on East Ohio St. I personally think it is the best in town.
Breakneck Tavern in Mars, PA. It’s worth the jaunt to the north of the ‘Burgh…
I agree, The Breakneck’s Reuben is the best I’ve had in a long while!
I like this one too.
Rugger’s pub on the South Side. Chipped Corn Beef, marble rye PLUS. I enjoy my reuben’s and really enjoy their version. Value priced along with all of their great selection of beer for those who like that plus top shelf scotch, bourbon etc. Recently (sep 2017) went NON-Smoking. 40 S. 22nd st (north side of carson).
Hough’s in greenfield. Best Reuben I ever had and I get them everywhere
Back Door Tavern in Fallston is the best! Only a Tuesday special because everything is fresh!
Zuppas in Wexford Great sandwiches and soups
Emil’s in Rankin
Burgh Bites Brick n Mortar in Heidelberg. Only problem is it’s not an everyday item. Haveto catch it when they have it on special.
Bryant Street Market in Highland Park. We luv their Reuben sandwiches. Been doing lots of renovations to our new home here and the plumbers and electricians all knew about the Reuben at Bryant Street Market.
Sammy’s Famous Corned Beef, on the corner of Libery & 9th!
Yay, this is one of my favorites. Their corned beef is outstanding.
The best! But closed now. All Star in Robinson. Excellent!
I think you should take a trip to Emil’s in Rankin. They have great Reubins. Definitely wouldn’t hurt to try it out for yourself
Totin’s Diner is best.
what about pipers pub in south side? I like their rueben but the meat can be chewy sometimes.
Recently had a wonderful Reubin @ Central Diner & Grille in Robinson.
Hoot’s Again in McKeesport. Quality and size.
I agree 💯. And big enough to share!
Atria’s (formerly PNC Park and Wexford), still in Mt Lebo, on Route 8, and now in Fox Chapel, has an excellent Reuben. Usually wind up taking half home for my daughter.
Emil’s in Rankin – one of the best I’ve had. Large amounts of meat and super tender. The rye bread is even better!
Emil’s in Rankin – you will not be disappointed! Or still hungry……
Emil’s Lounge in Rankin has a famous Reuben!
Emil’s Lounge in Rankin has a famous Reuben! Should’ve made this list for sure. Go check ‘em out!
Emil’s in Rankin for sure.
B&Z Deli Indiana Township. Cross Roads of Saxonburg Blvd and Hart’s Run Road. $8.75. Bread Works bread and Boar’s head meats great price great food
Emil’s in Ranking!!. They also have one of the best fish sandwiches (along with Nieds in Lawrenceville.
You should try the Reuben at Jimi’s Sunnyside Up Diner on Rt 8 in Valencia. Never had a bad meal there. Great, fresh ingredients!
B&Z Deli. Best in the business!!!
Evolution Grille in Freeport (north of the burgh) has a killer Reuben! It comes suggested as a wrap (or do it on rye). The wrap has a rye crouton inside of it to ensure you still get the flavor combo required of a good Reuben and the homemade 1000 island finishes off the sandwich perfectly (so much so sometimes I need extra just because I’m a gluttonous Rueben devourer).
A recent encounter with a new diner had them commenting; “if they can’t make a burger it’s not worth sampling anything else”, and I promptly disagreed and said “nope, gotta try a Reuben first before anything else!”
Absolutely!!!
Have a cousin who goes there mainly for the Reuben.
As for the burgers… need to pick doneness (like a steak), because their meat, like many of their ingredients, are locally sourced. I’ve never had a bad meal there.
V&V Scratch Kitchen in Finleyville. They smoke their own meat onsite, and the Reuben is absolutely terrific.
Emil’s in Rankin!
The Diner in Oakdale
Joe’s Rusty Nail
560 Lincoln Ave
Bellevue, Pa 15202
Best Rueben …get it on marble rye
V & V Scratch Kitchen on Brownsville Road Extension in Finleyville
Penn Brewery on the Northside. Tried the classic Reuben and the German Reuben which was thinly sliced kielbasa, German style braised red cabbage and muenster cheese on Pumpernickel. Both were outstanding.
Also like Central Diner on 60 because they make their own corned beef and though sliced a little thicker and piled high, still melts in your mouth and really delicious. The sauerkraut is mediocre, though.
……for various versions Try the Harmony Inn, outside of Zelienople
And Dons Deli In Beaver, PA is good too
To not even have the Carson St deli on here is a travesty. Best Ruben in the burgh hands down.
I agree 1000% with you!! It was my first reuben ever as a child and still my favorite in Pgh!! Best marble rye, best dressing, great amount of meat!! To not have made the list at all is a travesty!!
Sammy’s is the best!!
Leo’s Pub & Grille in Mt Pleasant and the Schoolhouse Tavern in Claridge both have fantastic RUEBENS. My mother and I have tried over 75 ( and counting ) different RUEBENS, and these two are the best we’ve had.
I love the Reuben at The Double wide Grill in Southside.
The Family Deli in Bethel Park makes about a million variations on the classic Reuben, and they’re all stellar. Every week has a new batch of specials. They’re eeenormous.
North Shore Deli. Best Reuben in Pittsburgh
Love Riley’s Pour House in Carnegie but you need to take a shot at Bados on Beverly in Mt Lebanon. They have a regular and an overstuffed and they do either corned beef or pastrami. My last visit I went 50/50 on CB and pastrami. Before they were Bados 25+- years ago, they were The Reub Inn, and prior to that Hal’s Deli, they have been my go to for a long time.
Carl’s Tavern in Wilkins Township on William Penn highway has amazing rubens.
The ElRama Tavern on 837 in Jefferson Hills has a very good Rueben.
Carmody’s Grille on Neville Is…perfect Reuben
Bado’s. Beverly road in MT. Lebanon
You’ve got to try the Reuben at “Our Diner” at 110 W Allegheny Rd, Imperial, PA 15126. Just a great Reuben in a very family style diner open daily from 07:00 to 14:00. $8 gets you the sandwich and some chips. Well worth it!!!
THe Carson street deli in Southside is the best I’ve ever had you need to try it!
Yes!!!
Armstrong’s in Caste Village. Best Reuben sandwich I have ever tasted. A lot of sandwich for the $$
We like the grilled Reuben sandwich made by Portman’s Farms in South Fayette. They are only available on Wednesday’s.
Try the Rueben at Middle Road Inn in Glenshaw. Ordered a Rueben there on a whim and it was excellent. Going back soon just for the Rueben.
Zuppa’s Deli in wexford! Our take is the “reubenator” with all the ingredients between two rye grilled cheese sandwiches. Check out the website for a pic, http://www.zuppasdeli.com
Patrick’s Pub in Moon township
The Interchange Lounge
1560 Worthington Ave
Jefferson Hills, PA
Very good Rueben.
Bado’s pizza & ale house,307 Beverly Rd. Mt Lebanon Riley’s Pour House 215 E Main st. Carnegie Two places for great Rubens in the burg.
The Reubens and Rachels at Alexions are the best! Please try them located at 141 Hawthorne St. in Carnegie. You won’t be disapointed!!!
Try Hoots Again in McKeesport . The biggest and best Ruben around . Best kept secret sandwich !!!!!
Definitely try Carhops in Monroeville. Definitely big enough to share, but you won’t want to.
Yes!!! Absolutely the best in Pittsburgh
Breakneck Tavern in Mars and Harmony Inn in Harmony are 2 of the best I’ve had.
Two of my favorites haven’t been mentioned yet Zattolas Cafe on 8 (used to be Burgr’z on 8) is outstanding and Sunny Jim’s Tavern.
Food for Thought Deli on N Craig makes a great reuben. They cure their own meat. Very unassuming place.
After your reuben, try some Catoris Candy for a real treat.
Carl’s in Monroeville!
The Reuben at The Crafty Jackalope in Bridgeville is one of my favorites I’ve had in the area. Definitely worth a visit!
I’ve been to most of these places on the hunt for a great Reuben and have to say the BEST is at Churchill Haus on Brown Ave. in Turtle Creek. It’s a dive bar next to a Kuhn’s Market, but the meat is amazing and there’s tons of it. I used to live near here and the owner was very particular about getting the best quality meats. Bread is buttery and perfectly toasted with just the right amount of dressing. Their wings are also great and they grill their meats outside in the summer.
Lincoln Avenue brewery!! Corned beef made in-house. Fully loaded up. Perfect crispy bread. It’s absolutely a must try!
G and G in Vandergrift!!!!
Danny’s bar and grill in ross township center ave. Just reopened great sandwich and hand cut fries!
I’m a huge fan of Reubens and Sammy’s downtown is the best hands down.
Smokin brews in Bloomfield , on liberty avenue.
Can’t be beat.
The Righteous Reuben at Patsy’s Deli on Center Avenue in Verona is extraordinary. $8, call ahead, freshly sliced and made to order, 30 minutes. The best I’ve ever had!
I have seen someone above mention this place as well but THE CARSON STREET DELI!!!… not only is the Reuben amazing so is the rest of their menu and don’t get me started on beer selection. The Reuben is on traditional rye, the slaw, and dressing ratio to the meat is perfect, they can toast if you want but I like the fresh non toasted bread the best. I know it’s not a Reuben but if u want a unique fantastic sandwich try the Donnie brasco… egg salad and Buffalo chicken with ranch or blue out of the world…. cheers
I love the Reuben at Puglianos in Holiday park
If the Haversack Sandwich Co. is still in existence with Arsenal Cider that was a Reuben I’ve loved!
Carhops in Monroville has the best Reuben ever!!!
Trolley Stop in Library. Excellent!
Oh my! You must take the drive to Johnstown. I live in Virginia now and miss tge Reuben at The Haven!!! Best ever!!
Jake’s East End Eatery, 800 First Street, Canonsburg PA
Home of the Spicy Ruben made with their own home smoked corned beef, jalapeño sauerkraut, pepper Jack cheese, and thousand island dressing.
Had this sandwich three time now and it is Extraordinary!!!
Anchor Hoagies in North Versailles, give it a try! 🔥 🔥🔥
Big Jim’s in the Run gets my vote! Quality and great price.
yinz are missin’ out if yous never had the reuben from Carl’s Tavern out on 22 in Monroeville.
You gotta try Butler Brew Works and their pittsburgh style Reuben! Chipped corned beef melty swiss and the perfect kraut meat mixture. Oh and of course french fries!
Having tried over half of “the best” listed on this page, they all come as a disappointment compared to Patsy’s in Verona. They have the best Rueben I’ve ever had in my life
Loose moose in Baldwin. Probably cheapest and tastiest.
Food for Thought Deli on N. Craig St. in Oakland has great fresh, high quality food. The Reubens are delicious!
Come to Walden’s Restaurant in Burgettstown (just off the Panhandle Trailhead) and try one of our Reubens. We offer the traditional Reuben, a Turkey Reuben and a Zucchini Reuben. People love them!
I am a Reuben whore. And though Big Jim’s is a near second as a good Reuben (and my comparisons come from having had the Rolls Royce of Reubens at Katz Delicatessen in NYC) they refuse to butter and grill it. They bake it, which makes the bread extremely crunchy and hard to eat. The BEST ‘on par with what you’d find in any decent diner in NYC’ is at Duke’s Upper Deck in Homestead. If you order it with ‘double meat’, you would be eating exactly what you’d be getting at any corner diner in Manhattan.
Try Hoots in McKeeaport
The Reuben at Sultry F and B is worth checking out. Won’t try and compare it to anybody else’s but it’s damn good.
Carhops in Monroeville has a great Ruben
Gotta check out Marshall’s on Spring Garden Ave. One of my favorite ‘secret’ spots around town.
The best Ruben in town is made with the best corned beef (or pastrami) in town, and that can only be had at the Squirrel Hill Market on Murray Ave!!!
Central Diner, Robinson. Everything at this place is awesome. Their Reuben is excellent!
I’m surprised Mike & Tony’s did not make the list. I know, people go for the gyro’s, but their Reuben is delish!
Unfortunately we haven’t tried their Reuben yet, but noted for next time!