Posted by Amy van Arkel on February 26, 2008
My mother was born and raised in Le Mars, Iowa and I spent the first 18 summers of my life in Le Mars. It was the highlight of my vacation to go to Bob's Drive-Inn. Yes, I had a wonderful time visiting with family and friends but it was even better when we would go to Bob's. I live 1668.13 miles away from Bob's and I've never been able to find a hotdog or tavern, loosemeat, etc. that even comes close. I wish that they would ship their food. Yes, I know it's not realistic but I love this place so much that it would be worth it.
It's not the biggest place in Le Mars. It looks as though it has expanded since I was there last but it's not about the ambiance or the environment. With Bob's it's about the food!
Overall: Worth driving from anyplace
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"Although taverns are the #1 hit on Bob's menu, the hot dogs are superb -- locally-made Wimmer's brand. This is a Bob Dog, which is one of those fine franks topped with loosemeats. Proprietor Myles Kass gets a real kick from the fact that the end of each Wimmer's dog resembles a thumb."
Michael Stern
"Bob's calls its loosemeats a tavern. It is the quintessential northwest Iowa roadfood sandwich."
Michael Stern
"Bob Kass opened this drive-in in 1949. His son Myles expects his kids to take over one day."
Michael Stern
"A perfect summertime supper: a tavern sandwich accompanied by a basket of cheese curds."
ayersian
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Sioux City Journal writer Marcia Poole snapped this picture of us looking very happy ... after a meal at Bob's."
Michael Stern
