The Best Reuben in Cincinnati: Izzy’s World’s Greatest Reubens

Looking for the best Reuben in Cincinnati? Izzy’s has been grilling Reubens for this city since 1901, and it’s still the sandwich that made our restaurant famous. Our menu calls them the World’s Greatest Reubens, and we think one bite will tell you why.

Izzy’s Famous Reuben

This is it: Izzy’s famous corned beef piled high with sauerkraut, Izzy’s special dressing and melted imported Swiss cheese on rye bread. Like your bread toasted or grilled? Just ask.

More Reubens to Try

  • The “Reubenator”: our famous Reuben, built double-decker style on rye for the real Reuben eater.
  • Turkey Reuben: oven-roasted turkey breast, sweet-n-sour coleslaw, melted imported Swiss and Izzy’s special dressing on a toasted telera roll.
  • Pastrami Reuben: Izzy’s pastrami, sauerkraut, spicy mustard and melted imported Swiss on a pretzel roll.
  • Goetta Reuben: Glier’s goetta and Izzy’s famous corned beef with sauerkraut, Swiss and special dressing on a telera roll.
  • Cod Reuben: battered cod, homemade spicy tartar sauce and sweet-n-sour coleslaw with melted American cheese on rye toast.
  • Beef Frank Reuben: beef franks butterflied and broiled, piled with sauerkraut, Swiss, onion and spicy mustard on rye toast.
  • Veggie Reuben: olive tapenade, diced tomatoes, sauerkraut and melted imported Swiss on a toasted telera roll.

Want it in a bowl instead? Try the Reuben Salad or Turkey Reuben Salad.

Don’t Forget the Potato Pancake

Every Izzy’s sandwich comes with pickles and one of our award-winning potato pancakes, or your choice of side. A Reuben with a potato pancake is the classic Izzy’s order.

Find an Izzy’s Reuben Near You

All Izzy’s locations are closed Sundays, and Elm Street is also closed Saturdays. Check your location page for hours.

Reubens for a Crowd

Feeding a group? Catering and online group orders are available from every Izzy’s location. Our catering menu includes World’s Greatest Reubens trays and Izzytizers, which are snack-sized Reubens on pretzel knots. Call (513) 369-0245.

Order Online: pick your location and get your Reuben today.

Reuben FAQs

What’s on Izzy’s Famous Reuben?

Izzy’s famous corned beef piled high with sauerkraut, Izzy’s special dressing and melted imported Swiss cheese on rye bread. You can ask for your bread toasted or grilled.

What comes with a Reuben at Izzy’s?

Every Izzy’s sandwich is served with pickles and one of our award-winning potato pancakes, or your choice of side.

Where can I get an Izzy’s Reuben near me?

Izzy’s has locations at Elm Street downtown, Florence KY, Forest Park, Red Bank (Madisonville), Western Hills and Monroe, our newest location. Florence, Red Bank and Monroe have a drive-thru window. All locations are closed Sundays, and Elm Street is also closed Saturdays.

Do you have a vegetarian Reuben?

Yes. The Veggie Reuben has olive tapenade, diced tomatoes, sauerkraut and melted imported Swiss cheese on a toasted telera roll.

Can I order Reubens for a group?

Yes. Catering is available from every Izzy’s location, including World’s Greatest Reubens trays and Izzytizer trays. Call (513) 369-0245. We ask for 24 hours notice for catering orders.