Iowa is known for being a state full of carnivores. After all, Iowa Beef and Iowa Pork are both world famous! If you ask around about the Hawkeye State’s favorite meals is, you’ll likely hear a whole lot of people mention Maid-Rite sandwiches.
Did you know that you can still visit the original home of the Maid-Rite sandwiches here in Muscatine, Iowa?
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Muscatine Maid-Rite opened in 1926 when butcher Fred Angell decided to sell his creation - a loose meat sandwich - to the public via walk-up window.
Google Local / Muscatine Maid-Rite Eventually, Angell and his son opened the first car-hop style restaurant around, and soon franchisees opened their own Maid-Rite restaurants around Iowa.
Today, Muscatine is still home to the original Maid-Rite sandwiches, and you can enjoy them in a retro setting.
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Pick a song from the Jukebox and sit down in a comfortable leather chair while you wait on your old fashioned feast!
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You can even play some pinball while you wait. This retro restaurant will certainly remind you of your childhood.
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Every Maid-Rite comes with their signature pickles and crispy shoestring fries - just like they did back in 1926!
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Maid-Rites are still crafted with the secret blend of spices and seasonings, and you can order them with or without cheese.
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If you’re looking for something a little more filling, try a chili cheese rite! This is a loose meat sandwich smothered in cheese and topped with homemade chili. Yum!
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Order an old fashioned milkshake to pair with your sandwich and you’ll be enjoying one of Iowa’s favorite meals. There’s nothing like combining history with food for a great time.
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Where’s your favorite place to pick up a Maid-Rite sandwich? Some restaurants call them Taverns, like Canteen Lunch in the Alley. Whatever you call them, they’re certainly a timeless Iowa tradition.
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Eventually, Angell and his son opened the first car-hop style restaurant around, and soon franchisees opened their own Maid-Rite restaurants around Iowa.
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Address: Muscatine Maid-Rite, 3414 N Port Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761, USA
