Iowa Has One Of The Best Sandwiches In The Country

WARNING: THE CONTENT OF THIS STORY IS DELICIOUS AND WILL MAKE YOU HUNGRY. DISCRETION OR AT LEAST HAVING A SNACK BEFOREHAND IS ADVISED.

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Iowa has some of the most unique and delicious food in the country! Not only is the state a hub for agriculture (so you know we get the best food products first), but there are so many great ways to prepare it!

After doing some deep diving, I discovered that one of the best sandwiches in America, is actually an Iowan delicacy.

The iconic Midwest food, the loose meat sandwich was named the best sandwich in Iowa. Maid Rite popularized the sloppy joe meets hamburger creation in the 1920s and it has been a big hit ever since.

Of course it's safe to assume that any standout sandwich from the Hawkeye State should be a loose meat sandwich, right? You'd be correct!

The loose meat sandwich from Canteen Lunch in the Alley was not only named one of the best of the best in Iowa, it also made a notable food list that stretched all across America a few years ago.

Located in Ottumwa, this restaurant opened for business in 1927. A decade later it moved to its current location and it still, "remains an outstanding example of an early to mid-20th century lunchroom."

In a recent USA Today Top Ten list, a loose meat sandwich made the list of one of the best and most iconic in the nation.

Here is that year's full list: 

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