Yesterday Cleveland was " Crazyland" and after the parade we were tired and starving. Most restrants from East 4th to West 6th were a minimum of an hour and 45 min. wait. However, we were 3 blocks away from Karl's and I knew most people would not know it existed since it's off the beaten path a bit. You would pass it if it did not know it was there, but dammit I knew it was there. So we walked in and got seated immediately.
In the past I have always gotten their corned beef sandwich or Reuben. Huge portion, but not my favorite corned beef. I opted for the turkey and it was fresh and delicious with same huge portion. They were out of the rye bread that turkey is normally served on and instead the turkey was served on a kasier roll. If I come back, I will order it on a kaiser roll again! It tasted like a slightly less sweet hawaiin king bun. Paired so well with the turkey.
I like the place, love Karl, always have a great time. But...it needs a little updating decorwise; the food and especially the drinks are slightly overpriced...10 bucks for an irish coffee...;and half the sandwiches don't come with a side yet the other half do!???!
Yesterday it was a perfect place for us, especially during the crazy time in Crazyland ( Cleveland)!
I reccommend "accidentally" walking in for lunch one day!