Reuben Sando

I’ve had Fuel Bakery on my radar for a while, and I finally swung by on my way to class. I was secretly hoping to try their porchetta sandwich, but it had already sold out, so I went for the Reuben instead.

Honestly… never thought I’d describe a Reuben as refreshing, but this one really was. It was served slightly chilled, stacked with lean smoked brisket, and had a gentle tang from the sauerkraut and pickles. I couldn’t really taste much mustard, but there was a creamy, lightly sweet note (probably from the mayo).

The rye was super fresh — soft, light and a bit springy — and I’m actually glad I didn’t get it toasted. It felt clean, balanced, and strangely uplifting for a Reuben, which is usually a heavy-hitter.

A really nice eat, and I left feeling good.