Folks, I’ve found the holy grail of Reubens hiding in plain sight in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, and my taste buds are still sending thank-you notes.
Lucky’s Cafe might look unassuming from the outside—a charming brick building with a cozy patio—but inside those walls, sandwich magic happens that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about corned beef.
Sometimes the best things come in small packages, and this neighborhood gem proves it with every perfectly stacked, house-made creation they serve. But fair warning: once you try their Reuben, regular sandwiches might forever seem like sad, distant relatives to the royalty you’ve experienced.
From the street, Lucky’s Cafe presents itself as a modest, brick-fronted establishment that could easily be missed if you’re not paying attention…