I grew up on Maid Rites (I'm in my 60s) ..Maid Rite, yellow mustard and one pickle chip..We spent hours and hours trying to recreate them and still believe that it simply has to do with the little square pan being seasoned by a million pounds of Maid Rite Meat. Going home to Quincy thus weekend after 35 years..Lunch will be a couple of Maid Rites!!! There's still one operating in Cedar Rapids that may be older. But the old Quincy store makes the best. read more

Can't figure why this was ever on food network. We went due to that and thought it was pretty blahhh. Maybe we got the wrong things. I did get the shrimp salad and it was pretty good. read more

I am still young but Maid Rite is the best loose meat sandwich I have ever tried. I like their quaint little "No Tips" atmosphere and friendly service. I have tried most of their pies and can't turn down the Pineapple cake. Oh, and this is one of the only places that has a Marshmallow flavored shake. Awesome! As the Maid Rite is so good, I have not bothered with any other sandwich. Why mess with perfection! Prices are good (around 2.50 for a sandwich) and this place is quite packed for lunch. They close early, around 8pm so be forewarned. read more

I was born in Quincy and my family, and my family's family used to eat here all the time. It truly is a Quincy tradition. Maid Rite is to Quincy as vinegar BBQ is to the Carolinas. You MUST come here and try a sandwich if you're in the area. It's got its original classic diner feel and the wait staff even still wears those nostalgic paper hats. I drove 14 hours from NC to visit family this week and before I go back home I'm absolutely making sure to stop by and pick up a maid rite before I leave the midwest. It's been a year since the last time I've been there and I crave this classic taste so badly when I'm away. read more

While visiting one of our plants in Quincy, my coworker took me to this local eatery. I was a bit hesitant about going somewhere where their main dish is called 'loose meat', but I compare it to a non-sloppy joe sandwich. Non-sloppy meaning there is not a tomato base in the sauce. Now, not being a local or knowing about Maidrite has me at a bit of a disadvantage. I do not know how these are suppose to taste or how it is ran, but as far as I could tell, this place was a great mom & pop restaurant. You come to these sorts of places to be taken back in time, not to be bothered with modern tendencies. This place is like stepping back in the 70's and getting a good, quick bite to eat. There is a 'no tips' policy here. I had to find that out the hard way... after I was about to leave money on the table and my coworker stopped me. They pay their people well enough not to tip, so hence, why no tipping (what a novel concept). The portions are perfect. You don't come here looking to have them roll you out. I mean, you could, but it's not what these types of places are made for. These are a quick bite to eat and back to work or home. Word to the wise: Do not get to-go food if you are not going to eat it within a few minutes. The base in the loose meat causes it to congeal into a big lard patty. My husband and I found this out when we ran up there to visit some friends at the plant, from St. Louis, and started going back to the family down there... bit into the sandwich and quickly spit it out. It has to be hot to eat. That was my -1 star rating on this. There should be a warning sign or sticker. lol. :) read more

Wow, this place is amazingly bad. Setting a new low on how to make a burger/sloppy joe/ I have no idea. Boiled meat ground up super fine and thrown on a stale bun. This place really is special! read more

This is the best food I have ever eaten anywhere, you talk about a quincy original, this place is amazing. I love the maid rites, and the Krinkle cut fries are tasty, and the Bird in a bun, and strip tenderloins are so so good, and than all those tasty pies and cakes. P.S These people are in need of some good workers, so go to the Maid Rite and apply in person. as a bonus you can have your lunch breaks same place you apply, best of wishes, thank you Maid Rite read more

Greasy Maid Rite sandwich is extremely tasty, not the best for me, but every time I'm in Quincy I have to stop and get a Super Cheese Rite dry with everything, because it is so delicious. Heard there Pies are good too. read more

Absolute must have. Maid right and mozzarella sticks! Best ranch in town!!! Sooo good!!

Brent G. missed the point completely as he thinks the MaidRite is supposed to be a sloppy joe. He swore at me, then blocked me, SUCH CLASS! read more

Ohhhh my god. This place has 4 stars? are you kidding me?? Well where do I begin? The service is terrible, they are not friendly at all and pretty much throws the burgers down on your table. The burgers are the worst burger/sandwich I have ever had in my life and I was practically gagging at the table. The burger came to the table not even warm. Do you know what happens to grease when it cools? it turns into a solid. Disgusting! The fries and onion rings were the ones you used to have in grade school, the fries with the ridges in them. The order of onion rings came to the table in a basket with only 5 onion rings and they are 1.5 in diameter. This place is horrible and I wish I could give it negative stars. read more

This place is an institution in this city. A Maid Rite is a seasoned loose ground beef sandwich and it is fantastic! I grew up two blocks away when the sandwiches were $0.17 each. You won't pay that now, but they are still worth it. Sorta diner style and they do not allow, never have allowed tipping. You gotta try it! read more

I have been going here since I was a little girl. My mom has been going here since she was a little girl and my grandma has been going here since SHE was a little girl! This place has stood the test of time and hasn't changed their delicious recipe since. This place is delicious and cheap!! You simply cannot pass through Quincy without getting your hands on one of these amazing, greasy, loose meat sandwiches. read more

Food is good for the most part but customers practically have to beg for ketchup. Maid Rite is a Quincy tradition and has been featured on "Feasting on Asphalt" with Alton Brown from The Food Network. It typically takes awhile to get waited on here, and once someone helps you, 10 waitresses/waiters will offer to wait on you which is annoying. There is no tipping allowed which may be why the wait staff isn't very friendly. We actually took a friend here for the first time in Oct. and she refuses to come back because the waitress was so sarcastic and rude. read more

Maid Rite was one of the first franchised fast food chains, and this Quincy location is one of the oldest still in operation, if not THE oldest. The titular sandwich is like a sloppy joe without the sauce. Food from Maid Rite never tastes mass produced, and they have those awesome crinkle cut fries that you get at bowling alleys. Also, Alton Brown went to this Maid Rite on a food Network special, which buys it even more cred. read more

Very good Maid Rite and well run as well. The person from UT. ordered a shrimp salad...you don't do that at a Maid Rite....they shouldn't have had that on the salad. You get a Maid Rite with mustard, onion, and pickle....I've been doing this for 61 years and this is a very good Maid Rite.... read more

This place has been here 70 years. My parents ate there in HS. Just like I remembered. Loose meat with a fine grind, mustard, onion and pickles. Very unique and tasty. read more

This place is an local institution. Loved the service, ambience and history. The classic sandwich is very interesting, I liked it, totally unique and something everyone should try if you're in town. read more

This was my first taste of the infamous loose meat sandwich, and I'm definitely hooked. The restaurant itself is as old-school as can be (waitresses wearing old bonnets, sandwiches for $2, crinkle cut fries, etc) but that only adds to the goodness. I settled for the Mega with cheese, pickles and mustard (but probably should've gotten the super, as I was definitely craving more). Not sure when my next trip to Quincy will be, but I'll be sure to hit up Maid Rite again... read more

No stars for the service, but when you have a craving, you have a craving. It took fifteen minutes to be waited on, and diners who arrived after us were able to place their orders before we did. Despite both of us letting staff know we would like to order, we still had to catch one of the waiters whizzing by to get service. I am hangry. read more

I will admit not everyone will love this place, but it is either a home run or a dud for most people. I love the super maid rite with everything and the strip tenderloin with extra onion. Some people think the juice on the maid rite is grease but a lot of it is water from the cooking process, but they can be greasy and delicious. read more

It had been a while since I'd eaten here. Went yest for lunch, went back for supper! The Rites are so good! Mine were not a greasy as I recalled from the past. But, greasy done right.... Anyway, the fried califlower was awesome. My daughter loved the broccoli bites. The onion straws were not so great. Love the fries. Get the large, the difference for .20 is big. Just talking about it makes me want to go back for more! read more

This by far is my favorite place to eat in Quincy Illinois. I know people that live hundreds of miles away just to come and eat these delicious maid rites. There's no place like it so if you come to Quincy Be sure to stop at this place you'll be glad you did. read more

Stingy diner that's only being held up by its reputation. They dont take debt/credit cards. So they charge $3 to use the ATM. Hopefully it will close like the last one. read more

Tasted like beef hearts ground up. (I would put money on it) Gross Gross Gross. Pies are good everything else is from the box frozen.. No thanks read more

Wow! I read the reviews and yes I will admit, I doubted. I don't eat a ton of meat and have never really had a loose meat sandwhich before. But wow! I got the cheese rite with lettuce and pickle only, fries and a soda. I haven't been able to stop thinking about this meal since. read more

Visited from out of town and I have to say - I wish more places like Maid Rite were still in existence! The restaurant has stayed in the same family (for what-almost 100 years?) - even when the neighboring hospital tried to buy the place to use as a parking lot. The value for the money is great! I had the standard Maid Rite sandwich and it was DELISH! Wish I had something like it here in Tennessee. They have a TONS of desserts - I tried the peanut butter pie (so light and fluffy) and my friend's seasonal strawberry pie, which were both awesome! They also have a bunch of thick shakes, too. Overall, I'd definitely say give it a try! It's a staple in the town, from my understanding, and it's not something you'll find in every neighborhood, like a McDonald's or a Wendy's. read more

Charming old timey spot! I'd never had loose meat before and it was pretty good. Our grandmotherly waitress was very sweet and gave us her pie recommendations. My son goes to college here and we will definitely be coming back! read more

Classic! Best crumpled meat sandwich in the area! Tipping is not allowed!

Ok this was a little different. Hamburger meats is loose like sloppy joes but without the sauce. The food is good but the portions are small. The service is great but you are not allowed to tip, which made me feel bad. If your in the mood for something alittle different this is a good stop. read more

different...and actually really good milk shakes.....def get the loose meat with pickle onion and cheese. I also bought a coffee mug.

I've been eating here since I was a baby, and I'm in my 40s. The Maid Rite sandwiches are the best. And that is all. read more

No place better for a Maid Rite sandwich! They are hard to find in Texas so when I visit Quincy I always eat there. I ate there twice this week in two days! Great Maid Rite, great fried zucchini, great customer service in the front and everyone making food was working hard and happy. Wish I was closer so I could take a drive and eat here. Thank you! read more

ONE OF MY FAVORITES! My family had always gone to maid rite every other sunday after church while i was growing up. heard recent news that maid rite is closing and go any chance i get. good prices and portions for your price. read more

I love the Maid Rite, I have been going there for 60 years. The meg rite is the best. BUT, If you go to the Casino in La Grange to eat, you better leave a tip or the waitresses will call you an asshole. read more

Yummy maid rites if u like. They have really good salads too for lighter fare

My go to place to eat!!! Delicious food, always hot. I like to order over the phone and pick up because anxiety. Quick service. Dry maid rite, Mozzy sticks with ranch yum yum!!! Chef salads are always fresh!!! read more

I honestly don't get this place. It's legendary with locals, especially those who have moved away. They return to this place like lemmings. It's essentially cheap ground beef, unseasoned, just fried up in little crumbles and scooped onto a bun. They call it a "loose meat sandwich." I think they may be using the word "meat" loosely- maybe that's what they mean. You have to be 70 to be a waitress here, and huge signs on the wall proclaim- "NO TIPS!" Here's a tip- don't eat loose meat! read more

We love coming to Maid Rite every time we visit Quincy. It's hard to find anything comparable in Arizona can't wait to visit again!

Simple food in an old fashioned setting. You gotta love it.