Rachael Ray

"These sauce-free takes on the sloppy joe have reigned in Iowa since 1926. Butcher Fred Angell invented the finely ground, secretly spiced hamburger blend, and the restaurant Taylor's Maid-Rite, still a state institution, introduced them to the public. When made right, the Maid-Rite is decked out with mustard, pickles and chopped onions."

Dan Myers

"Even though you can find it in plenty of small local restaurants, the one to visit is Taylor’s Maid-Rite in Marshalltown."

Only In Your State

"The loose-meat sandwiches are made with the finest 100 percent choice beef available in Iowa, and ground fresh daily. The sandwiches are served with mustard, pickles, chopped onions – and only added recently, ketchup. Just like the classic menu, the old-school diner feel is sure to bring back some serious nostalgia."

Road Tips

"You can order it wet (I got mine a little wet) with a little of the beef broth added to the meat. It sort of clumps the meat together and gives it a little more of a moist - and flavorful - taste."

John Garland

"The sandwich is soft; a bite yields no resistance. It tastes like a burger, but not exactly. It tastes great; I want another. I spoon up the remnants of my first sandwich to find the crumbles have already turned cold."