Rockleigh Cafe, Coolangatta: Perched along Griffith Street, this sun-kissed hang is well known for its honest and soul-warming homestyle fare. The Rockleigh Reuben is a real winner, with pickled silverside, housemade sauerkraut, aioli, mustard and cheese sandwiched between fresh-baked local sourdough.
Iron & Resin Garage, Currumbin: Alongside the motorcycles, killer coffee and sweet threads is a seriously tasty sandwich line-up, which naturally includes a Reuben. Here you’ll find local sourdough brimming with pastrami, slaw, Swiss cheese, pickles and chipotle mayonnaise for a cheeky twist – all served with a fistful of fries.
Sandwich Bros, Surfers Paradise: These guys sure know how to craft the perfect sambo. While there are plenty of daily specials here, the hot Reuben is a permanent fixture, with pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and house dressing. It’s then toasted until it’s crispy and golden brown on the outside and deliciously warm on the inside.
M&G Cafe, Broadbeach: You can get a Reuben any time of day at M&G Cafe at The Star Gold Coast – this bad boy features lightly toasted fresh rye bread topped with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, seeded mustard and Russian dressing. Plus, it’s served with a basket full of fries. Yes please.
Pinky’s, Nobby Beach: You’ll greatly appreciate both the name and the taste of Pinky’s Reuben. The Ted Danson sees rye bread piled high with pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and mustard mayo – treat yo’self to a cup of fries on the side.
NYC Bagel Deli, Robina: We’re firm believers that bagels make everything better. NYC Bagel Deli piles fresh-baked bagels high with pastrami, Swiss cheese, dill pickles and sauerkraut and a punchy Russian dressing to create its Reuben and it’s a great vibe.
Brooklyn Depot, Surfers Paradise: This all-American eatery does a hearty take on the Reuben, with thick pastrami slices, Swiss cheese, sliced pickles, wholegrain mustard mayonnaise and sauerkraut, all sandwiched between toasted rye bread. In true style, a handful of salty potato crisps are thrown on the side for your nibbling pleasure.
Stable, Currumbin: This health-conscious hang has a focus on real food and local produce – and the passionate chefs have put a darn tasty twist on a traditional Reuben. The grilled sambo is made with organic corned beef, red cabbage, mustard and cauliflower cheese and is served with a pickle and a side of fries.
Meat Buns, various locations: Look guys, we’re aware these aren’t sandwiches, but Meat Buns is worthy of a spot on this list. Not only do they passionately encase thick-sliced salted pastrami, pickles and three cheese inside a golden pizza-dough bun (aka a meat bun) there is also a Reuben spring roll on the menu. Yes, a Reuben spring roll exists – it’s filled with succulent pastrami beef, drizzled with Russian sauce and mustard and topped with diced pickles and onion. You need this in your life.