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Ruben’s Deli

This venue is a finalist for best sandwiches in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Ruben’s occupies a site in Armadale’s heritage-listed Kings Arcade.
1 / 7Ruben’s occupies a site in Armadale’s heritage-listed Kings Arcade.Elisa Watson
The Reuben sandwich features house-made pastrami.
2 / 7The Reuben sandwich features house-made pastrami.Elisa Watson
Pick up freshly baked goods, salads, sandwiches and more.
3 / 7Pick up freshly baked goods, salads, sandwiches and more.Elisa Watson
The cinnamon babka with cream cheese icing.
4 / 7The cinnamon babka with cream cheese icing.Elisa Watson
The pastrami box.
5 / 7The pastrami box.Elisa Watson
Outside Ruben’s.
6 / 7Outside Ruben’s.Elisa Watson
A one-stop shop for lunch, pantry staples and sweet treats.
7 / 7A one-stop shop for lunch, pantry staples and sweet treats.Elisa Watson

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Contrary to popular belief, this Kings Arcade spot isn’t named for the Reuben sandwich (rather, its owner is Amanda Ruben), but it sure makes a mean one. The house-smoked pastrami is thickly sliced, extraordinarily tender and liberally stacked, served on rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. Meat-averse? The salad sanger on seeded spelt is a worthy alternative.

Best for: Sandwiches and filled bagels, but also take-home provisions such as cured fish and chicken soup.

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