Alton D.
Yelp
Their reviews from their grand opening were not great, but they seem to be finding their footing as none of the complaints I saw were an issue in my order.
When I arrived, I was greeted promptly. They weren't too busy, but had a fair amount of would-be locals checking out their menu and making small talk as well as a number of takeout orders.
It's a very casual atmosphere, and the staff was quick to answer any questions and be as helpful as can be. This is refreshing, and I hope the mundane day-to-day tasks of running a demanding storefront won't wear this down.
While they're known for their Cheesesteaks, I opted to try out their Reuben instead. It took a little over 10 minutes to make, which isn't bad at all. Despite taking it home and having about 15 minutes gone by, it was still pretty hot and fresh.
The sandwich itself was not light in the meat department, which is great. It had all the makings you'd expect in a Reuben. It was a bit too savory for my own specific tastes, as I couldn't taste much of the dressing, and it felt closer to a classic NY Pastrami. But this is just my personal preference. Not the best I've had, but good. I'd probably just go for their classic Pastrami next time and save the calories from the thousand island I couldn't even taste.
My only real issue is their listed number in their website, and their Yelp page don't appear to work ( at least not in the day of this review). I had tried to find a way to put in an order for pickup to avoid wait times but was unable to.
Overall it was a great sandwich stop for a quick treat. Definitely worth a try if you're into cheesesteaks or NY sandwiches.