Happened to be in Iowa Cory for work...and had a free afternoon and drive up to Cedar Rapids to try another bucket list food item for me...Iowa's infamous Loose Meat Sandwich. And aptly named Loosies seemed to fit the bill! This is a very small spot off the road... it when I walked in the staff was smiling and very welcoming...true midwestern warmth! I ordered the classic loose meat sandwich with a side of beans...and this was very good!!! Kind of like a sloppy Joe sans the sauce. Beans were tasty! Great lunch and I recommend giving it a try! read more

Loosies - Famous Iowa Loose Meat Sandwich with side of beans! Very good!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

A small restaurant with seating at small tables (1-3 people), counter and stool seating (similar to a bar). I sat at the counter. There were two friendly ladies on and the lunch crowd was coming in and out. I had a fountain root beer. Potato salad - loved it. Properly named as it had more potatoes than onions. Mayo and vinegar based which I had never had. I LOVED it. If you don't like vinegar, you may not like it but I recommend at least trying it. It's GOOD. Mac n cheese - it was slightly spicy and had a touch of herb flavor. I didn't see cayenne in it or taste jalapeños so it must've been something else. It had the right amount of cheesy gooeyness that all Mac n cheese should have. It was good. Mega Loosie - a tasty loose meat sandwich. I had ketchup, mustard and onion on it but there were other toppings. I'm sure it would be good with some sriracha or jalapeños on it as well. It felt like a family cookout with the food choices. The cooks were friendly and service was fast. I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch and will 100% return. Highly recommend. read more

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Cute little shop, loved the diner feel. Food was pretty good. The Mac and cheese had good flavor and creamy. Biggest thing was the they microwaved it to warm it up. read more

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I loved the loose meat sandwich....the potato salad side was 2.50 and very small but so delicious...get the bigger one. ladies working are very kind and friendly. read more

The reviews made it seem good, honestly it's bland. It's Good if you are staving. maybe add fries to the menu but at least its esthetically cute. read more

Great loose meat sandwiches! Was in town for my cousins wedding and stopped by here for lunch with my family. I love loose meat sandwiches and had a mega loosie, was the perfect amount!! The service was great and the restaurant itself was on the smaller side it was very nice. I found it to be very comfortable and charming. Great prices too!! read more

Been to Loosie's several times and had great food. This time not so much; sandwich and soup very spicy and salty. $40 down the drain. New recipe or cook? read more

Really good food. Quick and nice service, took it to go but was really nice inside. Ordered two loosies, Mac and cheese, and potato salad. All tasted great! read more

Being from out of town, I always like to try local restaurants. This is one for the books. The people are extremely nice and friendly and their food is excellent!l. Their restaurant may be small, but is extremely clean. I ordered their loose meat sandwich with no bun, add pickles, onions, mustard, and cheese. One word describes my meal: DELICIOUS! Also, I ordered their unsweet tea which was extremely good - esp when compared to some of the nasty unsweet tea I get in NC. If you've nevebeen here before, you should put this on your go-to list. read more

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went here for the first time for lunch. all of the food is reasonably priced and tasted great. the staff is really friendly and treated us like family. The food ar to our table fast and the building itself is really good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend. read more

A quaint tiny little shop, Loosies serves hot and fast loose meat sandwiches. Never had a loose meat before but the name is accurate. This is a messy sandwich you want to be sitting down to eat. Meat was well seasoned and the trio of ladies working today were a hoot. The Mac and cheese is heavily seasoned. Not a huge fan but nothing that lessened my experience. Finished it off with a blueberry shake. Ever had one before? I hadn't and I can safely say it was absolutely killer. I regret not coming in sooner. read more

Loosies - Blueberry Shake. Perfect amount of sweet on a warm spring day - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

All I'm going to say is: DO NOT go to work Hung Over or whatever so bad that you can't do your job, especially when your job is FOOD Prep/service for consumption AND your on display. I love this place, I've been a customer for years, I know the deal. Today was brutal, that's all I'm gonna say. BRUTAL.... read more

I visited their food truck at Food Truck Fridays in Hiawatha. I had tots and a loosie. Very greasy, just how you would want and expect from a sandwich like this. The meat was moist and delicious. The tots were nothing special. A special seasoning would be nice. I plan to visit their regular location in the very near future. read more

Friendly service, small dining area, food was average. If you need something quick this is the place to go to as most items are pre-made. We ordered loose meat sandwiches and potato salad, meat was plain and potato salad was similar to grocery store quality. Would stop again and try something else. read more

Erica and Lolita give amazing service and are so much fun to talk to. They make sure as soon as you walk in the door that you'll get some good food and will be well taken care of. Will be back again! P.S the Mac n cheese is da bomb!!! read more

Always looking for a good loose meat, I have this place a try. It's really a cute place in a small wood cabin type building. The parking was not great. Not a lot of places and pretty tight to try and maneuver around. I tried the loose meat with cheese and was pretty disappointed. I ordered it with just ketchup and mustard and it came with everything. Actually almost more onions than meat. I thought the meat portion was very scant and tasteless. The staff was friendly and the place was unbelievably clean. I rather the bar overlooking the street which was fine since I like to people watch. While it wasn't terrible, I thought they were pricey for what I got. Probably won't be going again. read more

Went here on a whim today after driving by on my way home from work. Staff were very friendly and greeted me and gave me the rundown of the menu and what all the options were. Inside was clean but with pretty limited seating (maybe 13 stools around the center where they cook, a couple two person tables off to the side and a bar facing the street). Restroom was clean and serviceable. Ordered the loosie with all the condiments with potato salad while my wife ordered one with only pickle, food was ready promptly and was downright delicious. My only regret was not ordering the larger "mega loosie"! After scarfing down my meal in short order I had a chocolate malt which was pretty good while my wife had a tollhouse pie (from Kathy's pies). Overall a clean and excellent restaurant with no real competition around its location, very friendly staff and great food. No question I'll be coming back to try the hot dog or egg sandwich! read more

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This was not worth my time or money. It took nearly an hour on a Friday night to get 1 sandwich and a shake. The food was flavorless and cold. read more

I ordered a loosie sandwich, Mac & cheese with meat and a cherry shake online at 125pm on Saturday. It told me my food would be ready at 145pm. I arrived at 144pm and was the only person besides the server inside. At that point the girl asked what I would like. I said I would like to pick up my online order. She proceeded to look at the order and began making my items. The meat was dry. The mustard was in a bowl on the counter where at least a dozen flies were flying around. The cherry shake tasted like vanilla, not even a hint of cherry. When the Mac & cheese was done being microwaved, she bagged it up. I asked her if there was beef on it and then she added it. I spent an extra 10 minutes waiting for food to be prepared once I got there. Needless to say this was my first and will be the ONLY time I visit this place. read more

Ordered lunch takeaway from Loosies today for the first time. Easy to order,customize and pay on line. Chili dog was great! Grilled delicious hot dog with a cup of homemade chili to pour over at home. Chili was tasty with a little kick at the end. Mega Loosie was tasty and not greasy. Good quality hamburger for sure. Side if mac n cheese rounded out the meal. Friendly staff to boot! Will definitely return. read more

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Exceeded expectations. Much better & CLEANER than the Maid-Rites (since Marion closed). The Loosie meat was good, so were the baked beans & chocolate malt. Even though the beans portion ordered was small, it was too much for one meal. The service was outstanding. It's small. You can sit at the counter & see all the food preparation which can be reassuring to see your meal being made. read more

Y'all!! First off the food coma was real after Loosies!! This quaint little place features an exhibition kitchen where you can sit and watch them cook your food! I've been here 3 times now and the new item on the menu is a grilled tenderloin and y'all, this is the best tenderloin I have ever had! The cook it fresh! I watched them put it on raw and had some friendly conversations with the staff as they cooked it up! The mega loosie is also a big hit in our house! But y'all grilled tenderloin is AMAZING!!! read more

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This is what a Maid Rite, errrrrr, loose meat sandwich is supposed to look at taste like. These are the sandwiches I grew up devouring at my local M*** R*** before they became corporatized, changed cooking methods, and lost what maid them great. The staff was friendly, service was quick, and the sandwiches, yes I had 2 regular loosies, were deeeeeelicious. It's well worth the (as of 8/24/19) possible construction delays to go there. read more

Loosies - After I devoured my second Loosie. Yes, they give you a spoon to eat the meat that spills. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

About as simple as it gets. No complaints but it was just ok. I had the regular Loosie with some chips and a slice of pie from Kathy's Pies. Affordable and VERY fast. I could have been in and out in 10 mins easy. Friendly service. I will probably come back to try the mega Loosie at some point since it's convenient for a lunch and run. read more

Loosies is fantastic. I lived off glass rd all my life but moved away after college. After coming back recently to visit I discovered Loosies. Totally fell in love. Absolutely great sandwiches and great service. We'll be back for sure next time we're in town. Dont sleep on this place. read more

3.5 stars, rounding up for service. This place makes its own take on the "loose meat sandwich" or "loosie", an Iowa delicacy of loose ground beef (think sloppy joe without sauce) on a bun with your choice of toppings. I'm not super familiar with this dish, but I found it a bit dry and flavorless. The chili dog special, on the other hand, was excellent. The house chili was sweet and they griddled the hot dog nicely. We tried both of the main sides (potato salad and pasta salad), and both were great! Desserts are brought in from local favorite Kathy's Pies. I tried the tollhouse pie (think a big chocolate chip cookie in a pie shell) and really liked it. The locals I was with, however, thought the pies tasted a bit stale and less flavorful than the pies they buy directly from Kathy's. So, in short, skip the loosie and maybe also the pie, and chow down on chili dogs and pasta and potato salad instead! read more

Simple different and delicious. Reminds me of an old idea that started in Iowa long ago. Quick lunch or takeout as small family operated restaurants. read more

Cute little diner! The loosies are tasty and super affordable. The open kitchen is nice and the staff are down to earth and friendly. I didn't try a malt this time since I got takeaway. But I'll have to next time! The vintage malt machine was cool. read more

The loosie has lots of flavor and the homemade potato salad is great! This place is small but has character. Off-street parking. Near Oakland Road Hy-Vee. read more

Finally got a chance to try Loosies. What a great spot. Wonderful food. And a great, fun atmosphere due to the owners/employees. They also feature shakes, Kathy's Pies by the slice and great homemade pasta and potato salad. read more

This place is the bomb , why go to fast food chains ?you get way more bang for your buck here. I got 2 mega loosies and a pork samich! The folks running it were super nice and It smelled so good inside! read more

Loosies - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cute atmosphere. Delicious food. Had a loose meat sandwich and chili. Service was good and with a smile I cant wait to come back again. read more

Great loose meat sandwiches. Sides are small but good. Parking lot holds maybe 6 cars. I recommend the mega loosie and Kathy's pies!!!

Parking is limited at Loosies, but you can park across the street. Sandwiches were goooood. Staff helped with everything.

Phenomenal food, fast and friendly service! Loosies is an upscale, clean, homey kind of neighborhood joint that welcomes one and all. When I say upscale, I mean modern, forward thinking and urban - not prices or attitude. As far I can see, no one has commented on the compostable cups they use. This shows an extra level of care for our environment and the area in which we live. Clearly, they thought through their business model and showed they care about more than the dollar. Remember: compost those - don't recycle. read more

Although the menu is limited, everything g is homemade and fresh!!!! We eat here at least once a week. If you like MAidrite, you will LOVE Loosies!! I have tried the potato salad and the pasta salad. Both are delicious. And seriously??? It's like being at "Cheers". Small, homey, great neighborhood, locally owned eatery. Now that it is cold they have added HOMEMADE soup and chili. Soooo good!!! read more

Great atmosphere. Bunch of regular guys serving up some delicious victuals. Chicken breast sandwich with over easy egg, vinegar/mustard based tater salad and coconut cream pie. Dayuuuum. read more

We stopped at Loosies on a road trip up to MN. My boyfriend grew up on "made rights" sandwiches in MN and found this adorable diner that had these; they call them "loosies". This was my first time having them and I must say that I was very impressed. My boyfriend is a very picky eater and he was in heaven! The loosies were amazing, the baked beans were to die for; we shared a chili dog that was out of this world and finished off the meal with a slice of homemade banana cream pie that was delicious! The service was first class, the most friendly people I have ever met! We will definitely be back! read more

Following in the footsteps of Taylor's and The Canteen, Loosie's churns out a great loose meat. Stop by and get the homemade sides and some Kathy's pies. It's all delicious. read more

Loosie was best I ever had, friendly service, and made you feel welcome. Prices were very reasonable