I could not stop taking pictures of this corned beef sandwich. It's a work of art, assembled by a team of artisans working an assembly line of meat and bread. The slicer never stops. They just keep placing another brisket on, and the ribbons of beef keep falling. The order counter is tiny, with a line out the door: regulars, tourists like me, and food delivery drivers all waiting their turn. There are meat trimmings everywhere, tubs of pickles, and the sense that the folks behind the counter know exactly what they are doing. The small dining room is packed with people sitting elbow to elbow, gripping massive sandwiches with stadium mustard in the corners of their mouths. It is loud, cramped, messy, and glorious. I've gone to heaven. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - Outside - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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How cool to be here and especially on St. Patrick's Day 2026! I had a medical appointment this morning and it's just a couple of blocks from the Clinic so I came here for lunch on my way back to work. I joined the line just before 11 and got inside about 11:50 AM. I'm currently standing in line waiting on my sandwich which is a corned beef melt. I ordered a corned beef melt, which is toasted rye, cornbeef, double Swiss cheese - hot & melted with Kraut on the side and dressing. I got a side of potato pancakes, and also coleslaw. The folks were extremely friendly on the inside, very welcoming and very efficient as they worked to make who knows how many meals. And you'll be glad to know every sandwich comes with a dill pickle, wrapped in its own paper and ready for delicious consumption! The dill is a big deal to me because I like spears, as in the pickle not necessarily (in this case) the pop star! Come early and be ready to wait! The place is really kitchsy and has a great atmosphere. And the folks really make it awesome to be there. It has the feel of a destination restaurant the kind of place that is an experience to visit not just because of the food because of the culture and the people and the phenom that it has become. read more

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Good spot for corned beef and pastrami. Not too stacked where you have to eat with a fork. Got the Cleveland melt, corned beef and pastrami with swiss. Wish it had a bit more cheese. Pickle goes well with the sandwich. Order upfront and the get seated. They bring the food to you. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - Cleveland - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

classic sandwich shop that I've been wanting to try for a long time. Walk in the door and place your order have a seat. Massive sandwiches come out quickly. Mouthwatering meats, great bread, Great atmosphere. A little bit off the beaten path in Cleveland, but worth finding. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Great Food and Service! A must visit! Can't wait to go back! Cleveland Best Sandwich Spot! read more

Slyman's Restaurant - Rueben! - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The corned beef was so tender and made a perfect complement to the crisp fries and cheddar sauce. The potato soup had bits of their various meat in it, giving it a smoky taste. The staff was extremely efficient trying to move customers through the tiny space to prevent the line out the door from getting too long. The space was charming and classic in design, clearly focused on efficiency. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - Potato Homemade Soup Of The Day (bowl Only) - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Ok, full disclosure: fairly or unfairly, rightly or wrongly, my gold standard is Manny's Deli in Chicago. My out-of-town friend and I visited Slyman's for the first time (even though I grew up here). We arrived at 11 am to find a line already forming out the door! Thankfully, it moves quickly. Plus, this is a line where people talk to each other. It's where you make friends and get to know people. It's a small, unassuming little "dive," but don't let that fool you. It's the tastiest pastrami I've ever had in my life! It beats Manny's pastrami, hands down. The Reuben was excellent. Great cole slaw, could use a thicker slice of Swiss on there, but it was an excellent, excellent sandwich. The rye bread was quality rye and perfectly grilled. The staff was seriously the most kind group of people you could meet, right down to the very thoughtful busboy. Slyman's even has Thousand Island dressing on the tables, so you can pour as much of it as you need to eat that huge sandwich. There are three things Manny's has over Slyman's. Manny's gives you a latke with every sandwich; Manny's gives you a bigger sandwich, and they still have Gino. read more

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The original location is iconic. Tight seating, but the food is so delicious you don't really notice. One corned beef sandwich has enough meat on it for 4 regular sandwiches so be warned. The french fries come out piping hot and delicious so don't miss out on those! Love this place! read more

Wow its been 1 year since my Dad took me here. I was visiting from California and I wanted a pastrami. My Dad said I know the perfect place. Since he is a chef I trust him. He was absolutely correct one the best pastrami and corn beef sandwiches I had ever had! read more

It has been many years since my last visit here and many medicore Corned Beef sandwiches. Today it ended upon my return to the city of my birth and a trip to the best Cleveland has to offer, Slyman's. I had forgotten that they run an abbreviated schedule, dedicated to breakfast and lunch, and arrived a paltry 15 minutes before closing. So I had expected that only take out would be available, but no, while the table section was closed, they said the counter area was open. I ordered a Corned Beef sandwich and onion rings. The sandwich was nearly the size you get in an NYC deli and the onion rings were sufficient in portion for a side. My initial instinct was to put some mustard on the sandwich, but decided to take a bite first. Grateful that I skipped it, as the sandwich was incredible tasting from the first to the last bite. I'm guessing they batter their own rings, as it was crunchy, and unlike frozen rings, had the taste of onions. During my brief time there, the staff was incredibly gracious and at no point did I feel pressure to finish and get out. We had momentary chats, making one almost feel like they were part of the family. From the outside, some might wonder if this is a place they should be visiting, but to let this facade turn you away would be a huge mistake. The food was incredibly good and was matched by a great staff! So if you're a Clevelander and haven't been there, pay a visit. If you're visiting from out of the city, make sure you find time to stop by. read more

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A must when in the area. The sandwiches are huge and very tasty. Really one sandwich easily could serve two. Because the restaurant was so busy we didn't have time to read the menu board before we were at the order station. Note to self, don't visit a new to you establishment at the busiest time of the day - lunch time read more

Slyman's is one of two restaurants that I would go to for corned beef or a Rubin sandwich.

The service was friendly and fast. We got right in, but there was a line outside when we left. The sandwiches were tasty but pricey. Not nearly as much ham and turkey in a sandwich compared to the beef. It is a little pricey. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - Corned beef - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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No photos to post but when I tell you that Corned Beef was so good!! I even bought 1lb of scraps to take home to VA as well. Everyone was friendly, the place was clean but the decor looks original which might be the vibe that they want to keep! I would still go back. read more

I recently went here for a weekday lunch with a friend to try this Cleveland icon. While we had to wait in a line that went out the door to order, it moved quickly and we were able to place and receive our order in under 10 minutes. Slyman's was once a Jewish-style deli; although there are still vestiges on the menu, this is no longer the case. I got the house special corned beef sandwich and intended to split the potato pancakes with my friend. Although the sandwich was pricey ($20), it come with a ton of meat. The corned beef was good, although extremely salty and a bit difficult to eat by the end. The potato pancakes looked like they had been taken straight from a package frozen and halfheartedly thrown into a cooking vessel; I took one look at them and couldn't eat them (my friend tried and confirmed my suspicion). I'm glad I tried Slyman's; I got my fill. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - Corned Beef Sandwich - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I'm from Columbus but have family in Cleveland Had been wanting to go for a long time but I'm always up there on Sundays when Slymans are closed Well...made it on a Monday and...OMG The best ever Family run Clean Friendly The absolute best corned beef and pastrami! I get the "lite" sandwich and it's HUGE Can only eat half and then take home other half and make into another big sandwich The pastrami is to die for No questions. No more looking. Just go. The family is the best and make you feel a part of their family as soon as you walk in the door Thanks to Slymans... Food done right read more

Slyman's Restaurant - The "lite" corned beef - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Well I finally got to Slymans. Due to an appointment at the nearby Cleveland Clinic The sylman experience was short but oh so sweet! The experience starts by standing in line outside. You wait. You wait some more. Then you graduated to what I call the holding cell. (The breezeway between the outside and inside.) that holds four ppl tops. You stand here, squished , a minimum of a few minutes. People open the door into your face, or body, while making the same dumb jokes while you smile and wonder why they cant get thru and four by three hall in under three minutes, but instead of saying anything, you nod and smile. Finally we are inside the main restaurant! Wahoo! (Yes, intentional nod to the home town Indians, I mean the Guardians, who will always remain the Indians in my mind). After a short wait, a lady took our order and assigned us a table. (They have a small dining room.). Nom nom nom let the feasting begin! We ordered a rueben and a turkey club. My husbands rueben was enormous. Mountains of red meat. How he bit into it... I have no clue . I am certain this is not heart healthy, nor approved by my cardiologist, but it looked so amazing. Since I was in Cleveland for my heart I scan the menu and looked for the most healthy things and came up with two the tuna melt or the turkey club I chose the least healthy, which is it turkey club but thought my cardiologist would approve of that. Heck, she probably eats here herself. My turkey club was half the size of the Reuben, but still had tons of meat. It was delicious. So were the fries that came with it. I only got to eat half of it as we had to quick pack it up and get to my series of tests at Cleveland Clinic. But it was fun while we were there. Honestly you cant go wrong with anything from here. Yum times ten. read more

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This was not the Slyman's I knew The corn-beef looked pale instead of grainy red With a marked garlic taste read more

This is a Cleveland institution! Had the toasted pastrami on rye which was excellent, then returned the next day to have the Cleveland melt which didn't disappoint either. The potato salad is excellent as well. You can't go wrong with Slymans! read more

A staple in Cleveland. Still a similar experience that I had a decade ago. You most likely will start the experience waiting in line outside the door- so come prepared for weather. The line really does move fast, so don't be deterred. You order at the counter and can choose to eat in or take to go. They're known for their corned beef on the Orlando rye. Again, another Cleveland staple. You can easily split a sandwich based on the serving size of meat. The dining area might be tight depending on the rush, but the staff does a great job getting you food fast and keep g the tables clean to get more people in. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

It's only right to get a Slymans corned beef sandwich at the ORIGINAL location when visiting Cleveland. Can never go wrong! I came at closing by accident and some of my other sandwiches (not pictured) were small stacks, but the staff made sure to accommodate me regardless. Always great service and food! read more

Slyman's Restaurant - Corned Beef - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Not cheap but incredibly incredibly fast service with huge portions. Brunch only- open til 230pm with breakfast and lunch while they're open. Food came out within 2 minutes of ordering and I tried multiple items. Deliciously flavorful corned beef and pastrami. The pastrami melt had perfectly toasted bread and there are mayo and thousand island bottles at every table to baste your food in- as it should be. This place is no frills and all the flavor. Definitely the juiciest best corned beef and pastrami I've had in Cleveland! It's not often I have a lot to say about staff other than just "good service", but this place is unique. Without exception, every person who walked in was treated like family. Honest to God over 75% of the people who came in ended up talking to the owners- who are actively working amongst the rest of the staff- about their moms and dads, health updates and jobs, etc. Several folks sat down to eat near me and began discussing how many decades they'd been eating at Slyman's. Even as a first timer, when I left the hostess said goodbye Amy! What a fantastically warm environment to feel like family in this place. Everyone truly cares. read more

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This place is a must stop when in Cleveland. My kind of place, old, no thrills, just great food. The corned beef sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Huge portions, enough for two people fast and friendly service. This a great place. read more

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An amazing food experience. The portions are large, hot, and juicy. The walk-up service is delightful and warm. And the dining area is straight from the 60's. Additionally, the food and dining experience is worth every penny! read more

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Ok. This is a must stop. In town for business and colleges talked about this place for breakfast. Don't let the menu fool you. They have breakfast starting at 7:30. I ordered the corned beef with eggs over easy. The corned beef is a must order item. Breakfast was so good that next time in town I will stop for lunch. It is a family owned business, at least it seems like it. Everyone is beyond nice. You will be welcomed here by the entire staff. I think this is my first five star review. read more

If you are in Cleveland make it a point to drop by Slyman's. Food, atmosphere, and service were top notch. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - Corned beef reuben. OMG - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Slyman's is iconic to Cleveland and to be quite honest, I came in with skepticism wondering how good a sandwich could be. To my surprise, it's one of the best bites I've had in this city. The sandwiches are not cheap but they're 100% worth your dollar. We got the Pastrami Sandwich and Corned Beef Reuben and both were fully stacked and loaded. The meat is so thinly sliced. It's just an incredible sandwich! You walk into the place and you can feel the history in the building. It's truly just an outstanding spot! read more

I was in Cleveland on business and stopped in for corned beef hash and eggs. I saw the pics on n Yelp and i thought I would stop in. Man this place was a blast to the past and I was fully engulfed in the blue collar vibe. I dined with the locals and felt so imbedded into the neighborhood. Thank you for the greatness friendly service that I have had in a long time. I will never eat breakfast anywhere else when I am in Cleveland. read more

Had to travel up to CLE from CBus and needed a quick bite before for the return trip. A guys gotta eat. Everything I remember for the BEST Corned Beef sandwich you can get in Ohio. So tender and tasty. If you are a sandwich lover, add this to your list. Just get the Corned Beef on rye. Do not add cheese or any condiments. It does not need a thing. Exceptional flavor. Get there early for lunch as a line will quickly form. Service is quick and very personable. You will order at counter for take out or dine in. My takeout order was ready in about 90 seconds. Faster than fast food! If you dine in, they will serve you at your table. Dining at on a little small but true old school CLE. Such a great vibe. They are on my must stop list for and CLE runs. You will not be disappointed! read more

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What's popping Yelpers? Well the fatboy was in Cleveland, OH. On my way to DC. When I figured hey why not have a corned beef sandwich?! So I stopped into Slyman's! What a great decision. The place just has a smell of deliciousness as soon as you come through the door! It's has sort of an old style diner feel to it. Pictures of celebrities on the wall. Mainly Henry Winkler (The Fonz.... Ayyyeee) and I noticed a picture of President Biden! I was greeted by such a pleasant woman who took my order with such a welcoming smile. She let the wifey & I come behind the register to sit at the counter to watch them prepare the sandwiches. We got to meet the owner. They've been in business since 1963 and I can see why. Not only was the service great but the sandwiches were excellent! We got a pastrami sandwich on rye with mustard & we ordered the corned beef Ruben. Now to start I must say the service gets a 10/10. The women who I met were so Very pleasant. The Pastrami Sandwich was so delicious. The pastrami was tender with a nice saltiness and it was complimented with a nice mild smoke flavor!! They give you extra bread because the sandwiches are LOADED with meat! The Pastrami was the best I've tasted (so far) 9/10 The Corned Beef Ruben was pretty good. The corned beef was nicely seasoned, very, very tender and they pile it on!! The 1000 didn't add the sweetness I was looking for. And the Kraut wasn't too tangy. Very good sandwich all in all. Solid 8.7/10. They also gave us real kosher dill deli pickles. So fresh and crunchy 9.5/10! My experience here was amazing! 10/10 for the experience! I'll be back in Cleveland Sunday returning back home. I'm definitely stopping by Monday morning on my way back to Chicago!! If you're ever in Cleveland, OH I advise that you go to Slyman's!! (Remember all reviews are subjective) read more

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My friend Rudy told me he said the best corned beef in Cleveland and I said no let me take you somewhere where you can get the best. So we went downtown Cleveland to Slymans and please don't even think the one in independence is anywhere near this level. It's a McDonald's compared to the one downtown. He was very impressed. He's too busy eating to say anything. But I must say I go down there and I am from independence, hands down the best corn I've ever had. Thank you to Freddie and the guys and ladies. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - Find a corned beef with Swiss he had the melt sandwich. Very, very good both. - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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The Corned Beef is insanely tasty. I typically order OG and get corned beef on rye - no heating. I took it "toasted" with swiss cheese. Unbelievable! So awesome. All of the great elements of a Reuben - without the slop. Made the corned beef/cheese/bread combo apex predator level sandwich. I ordered the cole slaw...it's good...would try something else next time. I saw the crinkle fries that someone else ordered go by - FOMO struck. Service was A+++. Walked up for the first time, figured out the "deal" - and can't wait to come back to Cleveland (said no one ever until now!) JK - Clevelanders.....great city, super nice people and lucky you on the food. Wow (and I live in SF Bay Area - where we have great food.) Thank you Team Slyman! read more

I've been craving their Corned beef sandwich since I found out we were going to Cleveland a few months back. A stacked, thinly sliced corned beef sandwich is a signature meal in this town, so I had the tough decision of choosing between Barristers and Slymans. Honestly I found Barristers first but when I seen the photos of Slymans sandwiches, my mind was made up. Today's experience goes into my food history as one of my most memorable moments. The staff are friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the food was amazing. One of the owners even came out to welcome use and chat with me about Iron Maiden, cool! Our meals arrived in record time and we're super fresh. I have to admit it is kind of expensive but you get a lot for the money. My corned beef melt was $21 and the side of potato salad was $4.50. Nancy's got two egg with cheese on the for $6 and Nancy's sister got a sausage and cheese omelette $8 with home fries with onions $5.50, and a cup of coffee $2.25. We loved all the three stooges memorabilia and how quickly we were able to get in and out in record time because we were heading out of Cleveland today. If you ever in the area I highly recommend you stop in for a bite to eat. read more

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Food was delicious, service was fast, and the prices are reasonable for the current economy that we live in.

The Epitome of a corn beef sandwich. Period. I've traveled the world, trust me when I tell you the sandwich is exquisite...

Corn beef I always order that on wheat bread American cheese and mustard. I had to keep telling them. Remember wheat bread and miso and American cheese I wheat bread. I laughed and of course they never forgot my order again. I like the people and it's always clean and did I say the people are nice. Hey they will talk with you. Hey I'll talk to you and you are spending your money. Go and enjoy it's worth the trip. read more

Slymans Deli A word of caution: skip the pastrami. Unlike the corned beef, which is crafted in-house with love and expertise, the pastrami isn't made on-site and falls short in comparison to the real players. It simply can't compete with the likes of West Coast's Langer's or East Coast's Katz's, where pastrami is an art form. How can you compare a horse to a pony? Let's be clear--if you're heading to Slyman's, it's for the corned beef, period. There's little resistance when biting into that corned beef sandwich--it's moist, tender, and loaded with flavor. The choice of rye bread is strong and capable of handling the mile-high stack of beef, ensuring every bite holds together perfectly. However, the pickle lacks and should be replaced immediately to add the finishing touch to a great sandwich. Slyman's atmosphere has a local vibe and relaxed dining room, where workers, friends, and retirees mingle among the crowd, making it a true Cleveland gem. The cornBeef is the star of the show, and it's worth every bite. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - Corned Beef - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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If you are on the fence and can't decide between the pastrami and the corned beef, please trust me on this one...get the corned beef!! I got the combo (off-menu, equal portions of both), and I wish I had gotten all corned beef. When they (and all the reviews) say they're the best in town, believe them. Now I can't say they're better than all the New York and LA Jewish delis...but their corned beef is damn good! Oh..and yes, the line is long and moves quickly. And the place is old, old, old school inside. But it's all part of the charm. If you're from out of town (like we are) it's definitely worth a visit. If you're not, you already know about Slyman's. They're the best town!! read more

Agree with review just below - just a bit grimy- but that kinda helps. Long outside line - went quite quick . Shared corned beef sandwich & bowl of soup - all salad was sold out! Everything tasted great. Cashier was fun place has atmosphere! No wonder they are so popular. 4 Minnesota Viking football players arrived on electric bikes and chowed down after practice. read more

Slyman's Restaurant - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The staff is awesome and friendly! You can tell they're family and it makes the atmosphere inviting and cozy. My sandwich was delivered very quickly. I got the half pastrami/half corned beef and it was amazing! I'm definitely going back I ever find myself in Cleveland again I'll definitely be back! read more