Canteen Lunch In The Alley - Ottumwa Restaurant

  • 112 E 2nd St
    Ottumwa, IA 52501
  • +1 641 682 5320
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3.5
2+ reviews
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3.5
2+ reviews
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Canteen Lunch In The Alley
112 E 2nd St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
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  • ... the state of Iowa they are called loose-meats, Maid-Rites, and even taverns, but the town of Ottumwa is dedicated to the canteen. Established in the 1920s, Canteen Lunch in the Alley has been serving ... more on RoadFood
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awesome burgers

(08/12/2005)

canteen is the best place in town to buy burgers. they have been selling loose meat burgers for a lo... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Reviews from OpenList.com

4.0
Oldie but Goodie!!!

(2008-08-14)

... has been around since before I was born...I remember going there with my grandpa and everytime I go now it brings back ... a user of Restaurantica. Reviews from Restaurantica

Loose meat hamburgers in historic cafe

(07/14/2005)

... 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, ... citysearch.com, a user of citysearch.com. Reviews from OpenList.com

4.0
Best place in Iowa, next to Grandma's place.

(2008-06-17)

... place has not changed since the 40's (as is evident from the picture of FDR & JFK on the wall). Every time that I visit my family, ... a user of Restaurantica. Reviews from Restaurantica

Best burgers on Earth

(05/25/2006)

... "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 ... citysearch.com, a user of citysearch.com. Reviews from OpenList.com

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