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Canteen Lunch In The Alley

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112 E 2ND St
Ottumwa, IA 52501

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(641) 682-5320
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I used to eat here as a kid in the 70's and it was so good. Then in the 80's my newlywed husband and I visited the restaurant because of its fame and my memories. And it was sti...

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Best burgers on Earth 5/24/2006

I grew up, eating ""canteens"" at the little place in the alley. I don't get back much, but I still think they're the best burgers I've ever had. They are ""loose meat"", served on enormous buns. To order just say ""one with...""whatever condiments you want, and then add your chip and drink order. They make it before your eyes. Don't let the ""greasy spoon"" look of the place put you off. The burgers are great. Pros: food, atmosphere, value more
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yummy 9/12/2005

Have not been back to have one since 1959....But I still miss the great taste..and friendly people... more
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Loose meat hamburgers in historic cafe 7/14/2005

The Canteen is a cafe dating back to the earlier half of the 20th Century, mostly unchanged. The customer seats him or herself on stools at a U-shaped counter, and states what he/she would like to have on a loose-meat hamburger sandwich. The sandwiches are prepared immediately right there. Decor is original, and includes a map of the nation with push pins used for customers to identify where they traveled from. Any trip to town must include a visit to the Canteen! Pros: Best sandwich, good parking, fast service more
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