Beantown Pastrami Company — Restaurant in Boston

Hi all. I googled “Best Rubin Boston” and got several returns. One return was Bean Town Pastrami on Hanover street. I was in Revere but didn’t mind a 20 minute ride to get a proper Rubin and the word pastrami in in the title so I was excited to try it. Anyways, it took 40 minutes ?of course) but I found a parking spot right out front and thought the stars were aligning for a good Rubin. Didn’t happen. I ordered #3 . It’s the Rubin. I stated I drove 40 minutes and was looking forward to eating a real Rubin. I thanked the employee for being a place to get good pastrami, and moreover a good Rubin. I paid the $17 and change and drove home. The Sandwitch was a nightmare. Two pieces of marble rye (decent bread) that was burnt from the press. I wouldn’t mind a small burn on tbe bread if be filling was on point, but it wasn’t .. I’m not sure if it was pastrami because it was all dark brown/black. There was 3 heaping tablespoons of spicy mustard and maybe 2 ounces of “meat” . That’s it. It was horrifying. Tasted terrible. Inedible. I haven’t spoken to the owner yet. I just want them to supply good food. I don’t want any trouble…

Edit: I went back a week later and explained my experience and was immediately given a fantastic Rubin with a beautifully cooked and seasoned pastrami and we chalked it up to combination of unfortunate circumstances that was corrected and it...

I ate at beantown in the Boston Logan airport today, July 23 2025, and it was absolutely the worst service I have experienced in my entire life. I ordered the turkey club, and was told to tap my card to pay. My tap did not work, so I inserted the card and the worker said “are you unable to follow directions? It says tap, that is the only way to pay”. I was taken aback by her demeanor, but thanked her. She then said, “we don’t have turkey, chicken, or ham” after I had just paid for my turkey sandwhich. She had charged me a ridiculous $22 for a pastrami Rueben, a sandwhich that I did not even want. I was infuriated, but did not want to make any sort of scene as I was in an airport and in a hurry for my flight. My food was then slammed onto the counter, the box covered in sauce and food scraps, which sprayed all over my brand new white pants. When I opened the box, this is the sandwhich that I was met with - a soggy, cold pastrami sandwhich. Again, this is the absolute worst experience I have ever had with a food industry worker, and created this account simply to write this review. If I could give 0 stars, I absolutely would. I am unsure if this individual is employed by the company directly, or the airport, so I would love a response from the owner/manager clarifying who is responsible for her hiring.

Edited to correct pricing, was actually...

I’ve had a Reuben and it was good. I was excited to try the Thanksgiving but unfortunately it was a bit underwhelming. I think it needs more cranberry as the only way I knew it was there was visually. I’m not a chef but pretty sure an easy way to improve the sandwich would be to increase the stuffing content by 20-30% and double (maybe even triple) the cranberry. I won’t criticize portions because they’re probably paying insane rent for that location and of course inflation is hurting everyone however I would comment I’d have no issue paying +$1 to get the extra stuffing and cranberry. It should also make the sandwich more appetizing, filling, and balanced. Right now the turkey dominates, also a bit salty but if there’s some sweetness to the cranberry it would balance it out nicely. Sorry for the poor pic but I got hungry before I could think to take a shot : ) oh also the staff were nice, 5 stars for them

Edit - I tried the cranberry by itself (as close as I could get), I think they’re going for a tart taste and not sweet so maybe my comment...