Christian & Jakes Bistro — Restaurant in Calhoun

Oh, Christian and Jake’s Bistro, you have long been my lunchtime sanctuary. My husband and I have been loyal devotees, singing praises of your sandwiches far and wide, especially that Reuben, which, let’s be honest, is a rare gem to find done well. But lately…well, let’s just say something is off.

My husband and I ordered our beloved Reubens (corned beef for him, turkey for me), but what we got was a huge letdown. First, the meat portion? Skimpy. The centerpiece of a Reuben should be the glorious stack of protein, but instead, it was like the meat was playing hide-and-seek under a mountain of sauerkraut. And boy, did that kraut take over. It was like the sandwich was hosting a sauerkraut festival, with the corned beef and turkey showing up as mere guests.

Oh, and the bread. I mean, I expect a little grease with my grilled bread—it’s part of the charm, right? But this bread was so greasy it could’ve slipped right out of my hands and into a NASCAR pit crew lineup.

At almost $40 for two sandwiches, you’d expect more than a sauerkraut tower with some oily bread slabs. Where was the balance? The Russian dressing barely made an appearance, and what little there was couldn’t save the day.

Now, to be fair, this place has been one of our absolute favorites for years. So, I’m hoping these last two visits were just flukes and not a sign of things going downhill. Maybe a new cook? An off day? Whatever it is, I sincerely hope they get back on track soon. Because if this keeps up, I might have to break up Christian and Jake's and find a new sandwich maker soulmate.

Here’s hoping Christian and Jake’s gets back to being the sandwich legends I know they can be. Otherwise, I’m not forking over $40 for what feels like a...

My wife and I actually had time to take lunch together due to me having to take time off for the day and she having a small opening in her very busy schedule. We decided to try Christian and Jakes Bistro since it's been here for several years and we have yet to try it. Mostly due to it's limited open hours. The place looks like the old Hickory House that I grew up enjoying but with a splash of paint...so I enjoyed it. The waitress was nice and prompt with the food. I love Ruebens so I decided to try their Rueben. They use Russian dressing in theirs (some places use 1000 Island). I decided to try their chili while I was there as well. My wife tried the other which was a chicken based sandwich. I dug into the chili and it had a good flavor and would solve a craving. Is it the best...not by far, but doesn't have that canned chili taste to it. I'd definitely get it again. The sandwich came with chips and a pickle (no other side options). So I bit into my Rueben....it was definitely delicious! It was fresh and hot. I would most definitely get it again if I ever visited again. My wife enjoyed her sandwich as well.....until......she found a hair melted into the cheese. Unfortunately, what you see left of the sandwich is exactly what went into the trash. Due to that, we will probably never return. They are a bit on the pricier side. Additionally, they do NOT offer a...

9-27-2028 It was a half-way meeting point between Chattanooga and Atlanta, and this spot I chose strictly because they have the highest amount of yelp stars for the area. I was traveling to see a gentleman I met at a wedding for the first time for a lunch. We decided to try 4 sandwiches and 4 desserts all of which were delicious: Ruben, Black Bean, a ham & swiss, chicken salad. The ham it was called something else... I believe. All that was leftover was the black bean...which I finished off a few hours earlier today. 😊 The desserts are definitely worth saving room to savor. We ordered the coconut cream pie; their best seller. Gluten-free chocolate, chocolate cake-cheesecake is huge and wonderful, Black Rasberry, this one reminded me of Easter. We arrived at lunch and didn't have to wait...on a Wednesday. Our server was wonderful...and if I call her out by name, I am sure I will butcher it. But, it's something along the lines of Neko. Very attentive! Price is an area I can't help as it was the third meet-up first time eating together and he picked up the ticket before I could see. Yes, he was a gentleman and the conversation flowed. :) He brought me a book as well. He has already asked to meet again...so we will see. I highly suggest visiting if you're looking for a spot between...