“You don’t have to be local to love The Maid-Rite.” That’s the truth of the matter, proudly declared on the famous small town Ohio eatery’s website.
Although the Maid-Rite franchise didn’t start here, something else certainly did. Greenville, Ohio is the proud home of the iconic Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe, a modest joint that some might call a “hole-in-the-wall” visitors come from miles away to experience. Known for their mouthwatering loose meat sandwiches, milkshakes and Coca-Colas, (because they just taste better here), this unassuming sandwich shop is an Ohio classic all Ohioans need to visit at least once.
When you’re in the Greenville area, you’ve got to stop at the Maid-Rite. It’s not like other Maid-Rites you may have visited.
HelloJoeOne/TripAdvisor The unsuspecting sandwich shop has been family owned and operated since 1934. It’s the place you come home to after you’ve been away or gone to college far away.
The Maid-Rite franchise actually started in the mid 1920s in Iowa. They’re known for their loose meat sandwiches across the U.S.—but none took off quite like the Greenville shop did.
The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe/Facebook Today, the small town sandwich shop has become a destination diner for Ohioans all over the state.
Most locals have several fond memories surrounding this quirky brick building and its delicious food.
The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe/Facebook It’s a homey, nostalgic joint with a famous loose meat sandwich you’ve just got to try.
For just $2.25 you can get the iconic Maid-Rite sandwich. (And you can add cheese for just 30 cents more and make it a Cheese-Rite.)
The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe/Facebook Be sure to order a Coke with your sandwich. Rumor has it, it just tastes better here.
The Maid-Rite sandwich also comes with a choice of mustard, pickle and onion. The Big Jim is another popular choice. It features ham and cheese in addition to the loose meat.
Kevsgang/TripAdvisor You can also get a ham, ham and cheese, chicken salad and egg salad sandwich.
If all the indoor seating is taken, don’t worry. You can also sit out back if the weather is warm enough.
The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe/Facebook They’re prepared for the crowds here—because they always come.
Oh, and one more thing: When you stop by, you’ll likely notice an abundance of chewing gum sticking to the exterior of the building. Rest assured, it’s completely normal and the owners are well aware.
HelloJoeOne/TripAdvisor In fact, it’s encouraged. No one really knows exactly when or why it started—but it’s likely just a newcomers way of saying, “I was here.”
Have you ever been to the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe in Greenville? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
HelloJoeOne/TripAdvisor
The unsuspecting sandwich shop has been family owned and operated since 1934. It’s the place you come home to after you’ve been away or gone to college far away.
The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe/Facebook
Today, the small town sandwich shop has become a destination diner for Ohioans all over the state.
It’s a homey, nostalgic joint with a famous loose meat sandwich you’ve just got to try.
Be sure to order a Coke with your sandwich. Rumor has it, it just tastes better here.
Kevsgang/TripAdvisor
You can also get a ham, ham and cheese, chicken salad and egg salad sandwich.
They’re prepared for the crowds here—because they always come.
HelloJoeOne/TripAdvisor
In fact, it’s encouraged. No one really knows exactly when or why it started—but it’s likely just a newcomers way of saying, “I was here.”
For more delicious dives in Ohio, check out our previous article: 19 Restaurants You Have To Visit In Ohio Before You Die.
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Address: 125 N Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331, USA
