WHERE TO EAT The best Loose Meat Sandwich in the world (according to food experts)

"Miles Inn’s loosemeats are well-fatted with a concentrated beef flavor that delivers completely different satisfaction than a steak or even a pattied hamburger. Two or three Charlie Boys make a wonderful lunch. To drink with Charlie Boys? Plenty of beer, by bottle or tap."

"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."

"Bob’s loosemeats are definitive. Browned, strained of fat, then pressure-cooked with sauce and spice, then drained again, this meat is moist, full-flavored and deeply satisfying. Each sandwich is made on a good-quality roll that Myles Kass secures from Le Mars’ own Vander Meer Bakery."

"Best Loose Meat Sandwich in Iowa: Tastee Inn & Out - At Tastee Inn & Out in Sioux City, the Tastee Sandwich (a.k.a. loose meat sandwich) includes seasoned ground beef piled on a warm bun and topped with mustard and pickles."

"Legendary loosemeat burger joint. So popular that when the City Council decided to build a parking lot on its lot, the entire town protested. Nobody orders the fries."

"Best Loose Meat Sandwich in Iowa : Montgomery's Sandwich Shop - The loose meat burger from Montgomery's Sandwich Shop in Grinnell is made with beef ground fresh daily with no fillers or additives. It's served on a fresh bun with mustard, pickles and onion."