A great Reuben is one of those sandwiches that separates a good deli from a forgettable one. It takes layered corned beef or pastrami, tangy sauerkraut, gooey Swiss, and rye that can hold everything together without falling apart.
Indiana has more of these done right than you might expect, from cafeteria-style institutions to Amish market counters. Here are eight delis across the state where the Reuben is stacked thick, grilled melty, and worth planning a stop around.
1. Shapiro’s Delicatessen, Indianapolis, IN
Downtown Indianapolis has plenty of restaurants, but few carry the history and reputation of this cafeteria-style institution on South Meridian Street. You grab a tray, slide down the line, and watch generous portions of Jewish deli classics get piled onto your plate.
The Reuben here has an award-winning reputation, built on corned beef and pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss on fresh-baked bread. The Pastrami Reuben is a standout, and you can round out the plate with German-style potato salad, macaroni and cheese, or a deviled egg…