Maid-Rite

Kelli Elswick

2024-05

((((Ps this is not the original lose meat hamburger, like some are saying. The canteen in Ottumwa Iowa is the original and 1000 times better it just didn't become a chain restaurant.)))))Dry over cooked chicken tenders, that we're not even tenders... They gave us small nuggets, didn't put mayo on my grilled chicken and my sandwich was smashed like someone stepped on it. Small VERY SMALL PORTION SIZE. Spent 39 dollars and I didn't even want to eat it.... I usually leave good reviews, but this was so bad I recommend to not waste your money here. It was discussing I wouldn't even pay $1 for the gross chicken sandwich I reserved. I'm actually mad I paid $40 dollars for this and wanted a refund.

Cheryl W

2023-11

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brian bigley

2024-04

Cute 50's diner vibe, new to town, figured we would try it out because it had an actual grilled chicken sandwich, and my wife wanted one (instead of all the breaded/fried chicken that the fast food places offer now).Our advice? Don't bother. Piece of chicken breast, soggy and wet, on a bun with some lettuce, tomato and mayo (wife's choice). Not sure where the "grilled" part of "grilled chicken breast" came in, perhaps somewhere in the kitchen, it had briefly been located next to a grill. But, it wasn't grilled... heated up a little, perhaps, but that's the best that could be said.No flavor to it... just a damp/soggy piece of chicken that kind of oozed juices as you bit into it, with the faintest of lines (caramel food coloring to simulate grill marks?) on it.It's too bad. We are new to town, and looking for places we'd like to make favorites, but unfortunately, Maid-Rite won't be one after this experience. We'll keep looking for somewhere with a good chicken sandwich.

David Bonds

2022-05

Friendly service, very generous portions. Over $10 only because I was a 🐷... They have daily specials under $10, even on Saturday. My first visit, I got a Cheese Rite and a chili dog. The Cheese Rite meat was a little more coarse and drier/less greasy than what I'm used to, but still quite good. You'll definitely need the spoon they serve with it. The chili dog... OMG! At first I thought $5-ish was a little steep, but not for this all-beef behemoth! The cashier didn't know, but my guess is the frank was 1/3 lb if not north of that, about 8" x 1¼". If you wish to tip the person who brings the order to your table or buses it, bring some cash to leave... you won't get a chance to add a tip on the charge slip. They deserve it! A well-run operation, one I'll patronize whenever I happen to be in Oskaloosa.

Curtdean

2024-04

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Thomas Hull

2023-08

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Steffi Gursky

2024-03

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Ron Little

2024-03

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Phred Phlintstone

2023-09

Drive up is real slow. Watching thru the drive up window, the making process needs work, one could learn from other faster food places.Maid Rites are a mid western icon. Gotta do maid rite while in Iowa and especially the hometown of Oskaloosa.

Jacob Ross

2024-04

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Jane Drury

2023-07

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Edward Lincoln

2021-05

Maid-Rite had awesome food was kinda confused though when I asked for waffle fries and she said we never had waffle fries

Dennis Netten

2024-03

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Carol Calder

2021-05

Subway is a very busy place (the only one now in Oskaloosa). Fairly quick service. Servers are polite & answer questions quickly but efficiently. The food is good. The restaurant is clean.We got there a little late. So when they closed at 9pm the lights over the tables were turned off to let new customers know.We were made to feel welcome to stay, to finish our meal.When new customers tried to come in (about a dozen)they were welcomed but told they are closed.When we got outside &before we could pull out there were another dozen customers pulling in. We let several know they were closed. Everyone was nice, inside & out, no placing blame or getting mad.

Lyssah Van Baalen

2021-05

This place is fantastic. Maid-Rite is a local cult classic, and this is the place to get the original thing. For those who don't know, a "Maid-Rite" is a loose meat hamburger sandwich on a bun served at a restaurant with the same name. That's it, just loose hamburger. The restaurant infuses the meat with a soft onion-y taste that reminds me of White Castle sliders, and serve it with your choice of toppings. I've been here a million times, and the food always tastes freshly made and consistently well presented. You can get homestyle or crinkle fries in the basket meal and a drink. The Maid-Rite is the restaurant's signature dish, but they also have a multitude of other delights to try, including another Iowa cult classic - the breaded pork tenderloin. Along with Happy Joe's Taco Pizza, the Maid-Rite is always something I bring out of state visitors to experience.

Dan Carmichael

2023-05

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pirspektiv

2023-06

Excellent service, great food. Love their tenderloins and fries. Ice cream is great as well!

larry caston

2023-05

Not bad, all maid rites are alike, portions getting smaller, prices rapidly increasing. Poor quality help, just like everywhere else. But a person has to eat somewhere.Beats the heck out of taco bell & McDonald's

Frosti White

2023-09

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Cathy McGrew

2020-05

I want to say first off their tenderloin and homemade fries were great but THE PRICES ON THIS MENU ARE WRONG!! SO MAKE SURE YOU ASK THE PRICES!! IT IS HIGHER THEN THESE PRICES!! PLUS THEY DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THESE ITEMS ON THEIR MENU. BLAMED IT ON CORPORATE OFFICE. YES WE WILL EAT THERE AGAIN! The service is great and love the inside eating also. Fast drive through!

Jeromey Ford

2022-05

Pretty delicious!! Only complaint I have is order was messed up and when I was telling 1 of the workers.... Me- excuse me....Worker-WHAT!! (With attitude)Me-seriously....this order is incorrect fix it!!!! (Put recept with tray)Worker-after fixing order "I'm sorry bout the mix up".Ordered chilli cheese fries only got regular fries.

Alex Morley

2023-05

Tried to eat here 20 minutes after they opened. Doors were locked and employees were on their phones sitting at the counter. Decided not to wait in 20 degree weather with my 6 month old. Disappointing.

Mark Langstraat

2021-05

A wonderful touch of nostalgia. If you like great food, including the loose meat hamburger I recommend a visit. Maid-Rite has been a fixture in the community for decades and offers a wide selection of food to satisfy your appetite.

William Goedicke

2020-05

Good food at reasonable prices. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. They delivered to me on the side street because my delivery truck cannot fit through the drive through. I recommend this place to all truckers.

Beverly Grimes

2023-07

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Tracy Ndiyob

2017-05

Absolutely horrible. I went there last week on my lunch break because dining options in that town are very limited and a colleague if mine who's also a local described it as "a lil pricey, but good". Wrong. I ordered a bacon basket but they left out the bacon and to top it off the food was mediocre at best. The fries were like the kind you buy in the frozen section at grocery store. I thanked them after the fast food worker handed back my debit card and they just shut the screen in my face. Never again.

Family1st Films (Hoosierdrywall gmail com)

2019-05

Wonderful locally owned and operated Diner with ground beef hamburger sandwiches as the star of the show! Great seasoning great taste great customer service and friendly staff Fair priced and the pork tenderloins pretty good, that's a compliment coming from an Indiana guy 😀 where we take our breaded pork tenderloin pretty serious💯 Enjoy as my family and I did!

blazer 5217

2020-05

Positive feedback: maid rite and crinkle fries were not greasy, and were hot. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Negative feedback: maid rite was flavorless even with mustard, pickles, salt and onions. There was more bun than meat. That was my first and last time trying maid rite. Very disappointed!

Alicia Ritz

2020-05

The differences between Maid-Rites are considerably more different than I thought after going to this location. Their "regular malts" are put in a kids cup and taste like a shake. Extremely disappointed. I will continue to go to the one in Ankeney and recommend everyone else does as well.

Mj R

2022-05

First time there was surprised at the loose meat burger but it was tasty. Also had 2 med cones and I think they need some practice on perfecting their size making.