If you’re on a mission to try the best pork tenderloin sandwiches in the Land of Lincoln, you won’t want to pass up the ones being sold at this restaurant in Barry, Illinois. Huge and crispy, these behemoths are the classic Midwest tenderloin you’d expect.

They fall off the plate and are so large they have to be folded over themselves and contained in pizza boxes. Scroll on to check out what’s cooking.

In business since 2016, Bainbridge Street Cafe in west-central Illinois is a small-town eatery that locals love for its budget-friendly prices and hearty meals.
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A popular watering hole for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Bainbridge Street Cafe has a friendly staff that attracts patrons who are taking a break from work, bringing in their families, or making a regular stop for their favorite meal.
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Many come to Bainbridge Street Cafe for the pork tenderloin sandwiches. These wonderful meals are so big, they don't even fit on the plate.
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You can order them grilled or breaded and fried golden brown, which is the most popular way to order this Midwest favorite. Take it to go, and they'll throw it in a pizza box because it is so big.
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Other menu items include chicken strips, fried pickles, fried chicken, pasta, pizza, burgers, and even breakfast items in the mornings.
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If you can, it's always wise to save room for dessert when you come to this restaurant. The pies, cobblers, cinnamon rolls, and other baked goods are to-die-for.
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The menu items go on and on at this fabulous spot, but the pork tenderloin sandwiches are what truly make this small-town eatery worth visiting.
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Bainbridge Street Cafe is open Monday through Saturday between 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. as well as Sunday between 5:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and you can get more details on its Facebook page.

For more like this, check out these 10 restaurants in Illinois that serve some of the best tenderloins in the Midwest.

Where else in the state can you get the best pork tenderloin sandwiches? Share your favorite restaurants with us below in the comments.

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717 Mortimer St, Barry, IL 62312, USA