The Tenderloin Sandwiches At This Iowa Restaurant Are So Gigantic They Fall Off The Plate

Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe in Prairie City, Iowa, is renowned for its gigantic tenderloins and delicious ice cream sundaes.

Iowans know their tenderloins - and when one spot claims to have the best in the state, it's worth checking out. For years, a small ice cream shop in Prairie City has lived up to the hype, serving some of the best tenderloins in the state that are so gigantic, they'll overwhelm your plate (and your taste buds!). If you've never been to Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe, you are in for a treat!

Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe has been a Prairie City icon for over 20 years.

This simple, old-fashioned diner has certainly made a name for itself!. Be prepared to wait, because there are only 5 tables and 9 seats at the counter.

Iowans have been visiting Goldie's for decades, and their menu includes everything from salads, to burgers, to delicious ice cream sundaes.

Over the years, though, this mom and pop shop has become known for serving the most delicious tenderloins in the state - and they are gigantic!

Goldie's tenderloins are so big that they take up the whole plate!

So whether you like yours loaded with toppings...

... or you're a simple onion, mustard and pickle kind of Iowan

You'll be happier than ever when you finally take a bite of Goldie's enormous tenderloin sandwich.

Don't forget to save room for dessert - their milkshakes and sundaes are loaded with toppings and they're famous state-wide!

You can find Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe at 8578, 304 W 2nd St, Prairie City, IA 50228! While you're in town, visit the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge - Iowa's Best Wildlife Park as part of your day!

(Pssst - while Goldie's tenderloins may be gigantic, they're not the largest ones in the state! That honor belongs to a tiny bar in a tiny town. Read a little more about St. Olaf's Tap here!)

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