You'd Never Guess Some Of The Best Pastrami Sandwiches In Ohio Are Hiding In This Mobil Station
By Sarah McCosham|Published May 25, 2023
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
Most of us visit a gas station to fuel up our car, but these humble little spots also offer convenient ways to fill our grumbling bellies. A lot of times, however, the food is anything but gourmet; instead, you’ll find aisles of beef jerky or perhaps a hot dog that’s been spinning on a steamer for who knows how long. You wouldn’t expect to find, say, the best pastrami sandwiches in Ohio from a gas station, of all places — and yet that’s precisely what awaits at Mobil Cafe in Olmsted Falls.
Most of us pop into a gas station to pay for our fuel and perhaps grab a coffee, packaged pastry, or bag of chips.
Family owned and operated, locals know that Mobil Cafe in Olmstead Falls is the place to go for behemoth sandwiches sure to fuel you for whatever your road trip requires.
This tiny-but-mighty little restaurant has made a name for itself for its signature pastrami sandwiches, earning both the love of locals and Ohio foodies as well as nods from numerous critics and media outlets.
The secret? Well, there really is no secret: these sandwiches are all about the meat. Copious amounts of thinly sliced, perfectly cured pastrami that's packed between two pieces of fresh bread... so simple, yet oh-so-perfect.
You'll also find what is easily the best hummus in all of Ohio; a veritable ROYGBIV of colorful varieties such as buffalo chicken, cranberry, everything bagel, pickle, olive... if you can dream it, it's probably in the refrigerator at Mobil Cafe courtesy of Momma Mary Hummus.
Seriously -- people drive from all across the state for these delicious spreads!
Did you know about Mobil Cafe in Olmsted Falls? This hidden gem outside of Cleveland truly does make the best pastrami sandwiches in Ohio! So the next time your stomach and car are running on empty, be sure to pay a visit to Mobil Cafe.
While you’re in the area, definitely park the car and stay awhile — Olmsted Falls is one of the most walkable little towns in Ohio that’s filled with local shops and businesses.
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