History and Culture by Bicycle: Search for the Best Loose Meat

Friday, May 30, 2014

Search for the Best Loose Meat - Downtown Coney Island

The Coney Island in downtown Sioux City has been in the same location for 93 years. As a downtown lunch crowd favorite they serve hot dogs and loose meats. Over the decades celebrities have eaten lunch there. The owners have supported local events, sponsored youth sports teams and are community leaders. The owners also had a Coney Island on Hamilton Blvd in the Market Place Shopping Center. Their son operated it for some time but it is now under a different owner.

Inside this pleasant and clean eating establishment there are newspaper articles and photos on the walls that tell the history of Coney Island and the owners. There is both table and booth seating available.

Two loose meat sandwiches were taste tested. Perfect ratio of meat to bun with pickles, onions and mustard as condiments. There was a bit too much salt in the meat, otherwise the blend of spices was very good. The sandwiches can be ordered to go for carry out but are best consumed while sitting or standing still. Each sandwich was served on its own plate with a spoon. The tray they were served could have been cleaner as it had salt spilled all over it.

With a total score of 96 points I will continue to enjoy loose meats at this historic eatery.