Larsen’s Catering

I went in with high expectations. Much too high, apparently.
I expected greatness for this sandwich, since Iowa Pork Producers rated and gave this tenderloin the «Best Tenderloin in Iowa» year award (in 2007).
When it arrived, I was excited; it looked to have all the qualities I want in a tenderloin. Thick-​cut, with a homemade breading that doesn’t overpower the loin, and hot. I always take my tenderloin the same way: tomato, pickle, ketchup, and mayo. Alas, no tomatoes here… (I can survive without, they can be hard to come by sometimes.)
I went to take my first bite; too hot! Lol. I hastily sat it down again, and waited a few moments. This was hard to do, it looked delicious!
Retry: success… or not. My very first bite was a big chunk of gristle. I continued, stubbornly, to fight my way through the rest of it. There was more through the entire sandwich. I finally gave up with about 3 large bites left.
I was so disappointed with this sandwich. This doesn’t even count the terrible service. There was one group of 7 besides me in the entire pub. I never once was offered a refill (ran out about 2 bites in trying to wash down the gristle). After sitting for ten minutes completely done with my meal, I finally went up to the bar myself and asked for a check.
Apparently 2007 was to long ago for them to keep up the quality the Pork Producers once found within.

The #1 tenderloin currently in Iowa. Yes I would agree that it is amazing. The paddy was super thick and the circumference was twice the size of the bun. We started with fried pickle spears and friend mushrooms. The menu was funny to read and they have root beer on tap. Only downfall is if you have gluten tolerance or special food needs you won’t find it at this tap. The interior of this place is nice and we were sat right away. The waitress did say that some nights there is a wait but it’s hard to tell. They have decent sides almost all fried minus the coleslaw. But yes the tenderloin was fantastic. So much meat that I ditched the bead and ate it alone. Worth the motorcycle drive from Des Moines.