Canteen Lunch in the Alley
$ • Sandwich Shops, Burgers
Hours:
112 2nd St E, Ottumwa
(641) 682-5320
Customers' Favorites
Canteen Lunch in the Alley Reviews
Any native of Ottumwa knows the Canteen. Every visitor to the city needs to find it! Tucked in the alley between Main Street and 2nd, this is a gem. The place hasn't changed in decades and that's part of the charm, although an outside seating area is now available. Inside, one large u-shaped counter with stools seats customers. It's limited seating, and the huge carry out business will crowd the space too. What to order? Loose meat "canteens" (burgers) which are generous in size,...read full review
?Canteen Lunch in the Alley: A Sketchy Detour to Foodie Heaven!Alright, let's talk about Canteen Lunch in the Alley in Iowa. Here's the scoop: I let ChatGPT play travel guide and chef, and it sent us on a detour through what I swear was the sketchiest part of Iowa. I'm thinking, "Great, risking life just for the #foodgram of it all. This better be good." Spoiler: It was.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This place? Total hole-in-the-alley vibe, but in the best way possible.okay, it...read full review
Ratings
Hours
| Monday | 10:30AM - 6:30PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30AM - 6:30PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30AM - 6:30PM |
| Thursday | 10:30AM - 6:30PM |
| Friday | 10:30AM - 6:30PM |
| Saturday | 10:30AM - 6:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Quite the experience like stepping back in time ! The staff was engaging and took care of us quickly. The counter was full with plenty of walk in customers as well during a Saturday lunch time. Amazed at how fast the ladies churned out the orders. The bowl option is great if you want low carb the rest of my group loved the buns. All malts were delicious and consumed happily. The crew all looked like they were having fun and were fueled by good old fashioned Cokes. The pies ordered...read full review