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Canteen Lunch In The Alley
Aug 25, 2009 by June from Ottumwa
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything.
• I could only eat two. And no room for pie either.

“I've still been going to the Canteen after moving from Ottumwa in 1960. I've made many trips from my 2nd home town, Chicago. It's still the best. I was there last month and should have bought a bag full to go. Next time!”

Canteen Lunch In The Alley
Jul 22, 2009 by Brenda from Melrose/Mt. Pleasant
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Quaint place.
• Nothing.

“My father took us to the Canteen as a treat. Loved it then, love it now. Hope the next generation enjoys it as much as we do! Quaint!”

Canteen Lunch In The Alley
May 13, 2009 by Blaine from Ottumwa
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• None.

“My twin brother drive down from Cedar Rapids every once in awhile to have two or three of the best loose meat hamburgers around.”

Canteen Lunch In The Alley
Mar 17, 2009 by Greg Herrick from Jackson Hole
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] •

• Nothing like it anywhere else that I know of. Don't miss a Canteen.
• Absolutely nothing.

“The Canteen is a wonderful piece of Americana offering a delicious one-of-a-kind sandwich. I grew up in Ottumwa and not trip home is complete without a Canteen. I like mine dry with everything, and I almost always do a reorder. If you're within 100 miles or so, I suggest you try one!”

Canteen Lunch In The Alley
May 3, 2008 by Ginny from Denver
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Love the old-fashioned diner atmosphere!
• Can't think of a thing!

“I grew up in the Ottawa area and always considered it a treat to go to the Canteen. I still make it a point to go there when I'm in town. You just can't find anything like it anywhere else! Please don't ever change.”