Canteen Lunch in the Alley

"This version of the loose-meat sandwich takes on the name of the establishment: the canteen."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch






"Real, honest, handmade malt."
Slakingfool



"Egg Sandwich at Canteen Lunch in the Alley, with optional condiments."
Slakingfool



"Where the meat meets the heat."
Slakingfool



"The calm before the lunch crowd, at Canteen Lunch in the Alley."
Slakingfool



"With a soft, buttery homemade crust, strawberry rhubarb pie is a piece of pure early summer bliss."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch



"Although the menu at the Canteen is pretty slim, it does include the option of shakes and malts."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch



"The interior of this Ottumwa eatery is just as cozy as it looks from the outside."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch



"Before the parking structure. Have had the pleasure of eating here many times as a kid growing up in Ottumwa, Iowa."
yvette1961



"Not only is the Canteen in an alley, but it is tucked underneath a parking structure!"
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch