Blink And You'd Miss It, But Minnesota's Tiny Tendermaid Has Some Of The Absolute Best Sandwiches
By Betsy Rathburn|Published January 02, 2021
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
Have you ever had a Maid-Rite sandwich? If you’re like most people, you have probably not even heard of one. These loose meat sandwiches – first created in the 1920s – are most often found in Iowa, where Maid-Rite restaurants still operate to this day. But they have ventured north into Minnesota, where a few restaurants across the state serve them up to customers looking for a nostalgic bite. There is no place in Minnesota more famous for Maid-Rite sandwiches than Tendermaid in Austin, Minnesota. This tiny spot serves up delicious loose meat sandwiches that, thanks to their uniqueness, might just be the best sandwiches in the state. Read on below to learn more about this tiny restaurant:
Have you ever had a sandwich at Tendermaid? For more information about this icon of Austin, Minnesota, including specials, hours, and takeout options, visit their Facebook page. You may also enjoy our past article about 11 tiny restaurants in Minnesota.
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