What an unusual place! A parking ramp was built around it so it’s a bit hard to find. We entered and were immediately greeted by the staff, who are all women. The entree is a canteen which is a loose meat sandwich with fixing options of tomato, mustard, pickles, and cheese. Delicious! I’d have liked a bit more cheese on mine but that’s the only ding. Be sure to get the pie for dessert! Definitely check it out if you’re ever in Ottumwa
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jesse Trey
Some of the customers here are racist as hell. I just went in now, have been for a while and a lady asks if I speak Chinese. I asked why she thought that, she said because of how my eyes look...I don't think I'll be back for a while.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miles Haug
Friend of mine suggested I tried this place. We drove 94 miles from Norwalk Iowa. This place is a treasure! Hard working staff whips up your sandwich in minutes. Large moist bun LOADED with loose hamburger, onions to die for, cheese! Wow. Heavenly. I did not try a piece of pie but locals rave about selection and quality. I will return but i will make room for pie and a milk shake. God bless these wonderful people and their food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Canteen Cheese Everything
Stephanie Punkiewicz
We eat here every single time we are in town. The food is great and the service is outstanding!
John Hernandez
A fun lunch experience!
Forrest Vass
Great sandwiches! Canteen is a classic restaurant in Ottumwa, that has been open for many years.
Nostalgic Diner with great food!
Love this place every time we come back to visit
Recommended dishes: Canteen Cheese Everything
What an unusual place! A parking ramp was built around it so it’s a bit hard to find. We entered and were immediately greeted by the staff, who are all women. The entree is a canteen which is a loose meat sandwich with fixing options of tomato, mustard, pickles, and cheese. Delicious! I’d have liked a bit more cheese on mine but that’s the only ding. Be sure to get the pie for dessert! Definitely check it out if you’re ever in Ottumwa
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Some of the customers here are racist as hell. I just went in now, have been for a while and a lady asks if I speak Chinese. I asked why she thought that, she said because of how my eyes look...I don't think I'll be back for a while.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friend of mine suggested I tried this place. We drove 94 miles from Norwalk Iowa. This place is a treasure! Hard working staff whips up your sandwich in minutes. Large moist bun LOADED with loose hamburger, onions to die for, cheese! Wow. Heavenly. I did not try a piece of pie but locals rave about selection and quality. I will return but i will make room for pie and a milk shake. God bless these wonderful people and their food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Canteen Cheese Everything
We eat here every single time we are in town. The food is great and the service is outstanding!
A fun lunch experience!
Great sandwiches! Canteen is a classic restaurant in Ottumwa, that has been open for many years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing, great sandwich and atmosphere.
Food: 5
Service: 5
A perfect hole-in-the-wall experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Yummy and quick!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very good food incl great pies
Went in for 1 so good I had 2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here. Food is great, small and unique. Great people working there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The definition of a hidden gem in the state of Iowa. Almost 100 years old, but everything is top notch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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