Maid-Rite

American restaurant · West Des Moines

Maid-Rite

American restaurant · West Des Moines

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1551 Valley W Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Stalwart dinerlike chain serving signature ground-beef sandwiches, plus salads, sides & shakes.  

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1551 Valley W Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Get directions

maid-rite.com

$1–10 · Menu

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maid-rite.com

$1–10 · Menu

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Jul 11, 2025

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"Started in 1926 by butcher Fred Angell, Maid-Rite serves the iconic Iowa “loose meat sandwich,” consisting of seasoned ground beef topped with onions and pickles and served in a hamburger bun — basically a sloppy Joe minus the tomato sauce. The fast-casual chain has 70 locations scattered across the region, mostly in small cities. The downtown location closed recently, so you’ll have to hike to the Valley West Mall or the Merle Hay Mall out in Urbandale for a taste of this almost century-old small-town institution." - Gary He

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Ryan Luby

Google
If it weren’t for the Maid-Rite, there would be hardly anything left of the food court at Valley West Mall. The mall is clearly in its death throes, but the Maid-Rite brought us in on our way through DSM. The quintessential Iowa fast food that we cannot get in Colorado. :)

Ken Mascheri

Google
The Brisket and hot cheese sandwich was very tasty and hot. Coleslaw was creamy and tasty as well.

Ginnie Mann

Google
1st time I've had it and loved it!!!

Brandon Silver

Google
Perhaps not the best choice of location for a first visit to Maid Rite… The cashier was great. Took our order quickly, helpfully and personable. That’s where the positives end. One of two sandwiches came out cold, and the other had a bun that had a soft bottom, and a hard stale top. I just let it go and took off the top bun. Partner wanted a new, hot sandwich to which the cook begrudgingly came out and snatched it from him only to microwave the same sandwich to return to him. Definitely a mixed experience.

Dani Hahn

Google
I wish I had gotten the guys' names working that day. They were very nice. Even everyone else I saw him work with in the line he was nice to. It's refreshing to see younger people care about their job and what they are doing there. I could hear them joking around in the back, but it wasn't in a rude way. The food of course was really good as well, but I felt like the service was what rounded it off really well.

Laura Myers

Google
Ate a Maidrite like I remembered. Very delicious. Help was fine, but didn't even wear a smile. No signs indicated it was in this strip mall. Had to ask a few people where it was at.

Lawrence VanWinkle

Google
Food was great. The couple of guys working behind the counter were very polite and chipper. Seemed like they really enjoy what they're doing or at least making their best effort. Even took their time to peak through the window and thank the cleaning lady which isn't something you normally see from a couple of young guys.

S L

Google
The Maid-Rites of yesterday are fading fast. I've been to this one every time we go past West Des Moines for many years. It's a joy. My in-laws were with us and had no idea it existed. Get your family or friends and get over there. You, and your entire party, will be glad you did