Savor The Best Sandwich In Iowa At Smitty's Tenderloin Shop
By Ben Jones|Published April 01, 2021
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
On the south side of Des Moines, in an unassuming building not far from the airport, you’ll find something that’s absolutely magical. This is the location of Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop, a business that is far more than a restaurant – in the opinion of many, including a national magazine, this is the spot that serves the very best sandwich in Iowa. It’s a “king” pork tenderloin sandwich that has to be tasted to be believed. So what’s so special about Smitty’s sandwich? Read on to find out.
You may never make it past the tenderloin, but diners give Smitty’s high marks on all the food, including the hamburgers and fish sandwiches. Stop in and see if you agree that the tenderloin is king! While Iowa’s tenderloins are tops, there are many other delicious things to devour in the Hawkeye state. Here’s where to find the very best wings.
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