Off the Beaten Plate: The Blissful Swiss at Eats

Looking to dabble in a little food espionage? The Blissful Swiss at Eats is essentially a Reuben sandwich masquerading as a hot dog, and a tasty one at that. It’s missing the rye bread (who eats a hot dog on rye?) and of course, the corned beef, but still calls to mind the classic sandwich.

The Blissful Swiss at Eats, 3300 W. Sixth St.

A sausage of your choice is wrapped in a soft-on-the-inside, crunchy-on-the-outside pretzel bun (they’re made exclusively for Eats by Lawrence’s M&M Bakery) and topped with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and a dollop of Thousand Island dressing. We tried the Ad Astra beer brat (flavored with Free State Brewing Co.’s famous ale), but customers can also opt for the jalapeño cheese brat, a veggie brat or the “local big hot dog.” A house-made pickle comes on the side.

Where to get it:Eats, 3300 W. Sixth St.

What you’ll pay: $6

Try it with: An order of sweet potato fries, $2. Customers like to dunk them in maple syrup and Eats’ house-made honey mustard, though ketchup and mustard do the trick, too.

Also on the menu: Salads, sandwiches, burgers and crème brûlée from the Torched Goodness food truck.