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  • Dan F.

    I tried the "World-Famous" hamburger and it's a loose meat sandwich mid-west style. Unfortunately, it wasn't good enough to go back for another visit. I give an extra star because it is a Mom-n-Pop family run place and I do usually like to promote local businesses like this. The location is awesome right on the corner with huge glass windows and all the marketing possibilities a business would die to have. The interior is run down and outdated which adds some charm but only to a point. In my opinion what would work really well at this location AND help to revitalize downtown Loveland, CO. at the same time might be to reinvent the place into a BREAKFAST DINER. I not only envision this at this location as it wouldn't take much given they have a lot of kitchen appliances for food already in place...but it might just save this business that appears to be having their difficulties.

    (2)
  • John M.

    I got the sandwich with onions, pickles and their white sauce which has horseradish in it and the sandwich just didn't have any punch. The staff was friendly but I probably wouldn't go back.

    (2)
  • Euche M.

    We, too, were attracted with the promise of "world famous hamburgers". I appeal to people around the world who have helped make these hamburgers truly "world famous," please contact me. I desperately need to understand your standards for judging hamburgers. We entered into a drab, impersonal, faltering restaurant. In the back (the kitchen) I could see a large pot and not much else. It was a family business. Two very young children served our order on old plates. How nice. We get to play house. What can they tell us about our food? Are they qualified to deal with problems that arise? Why are children delivering our food? Did children make our food!? We got "chili dogs". The "chili dogs" were store-bought hot dogs. Not quality wieners or frankfurters, but cheap, low-end tube-steak. Skinless, so flavors were not retained. These "hot dogs" had obviously been boiled in water, which drew out any remaining flavor. The dull meat was then placed between two halves of a lifeless bun. This generic "sawdust bread" was as dry as Death Valley, and without taste. Now for the exciting part - the "chili." How was the "chili"? Oh, angel of heaven, grant mercy. The "chili" was - beans! Where's the _chili_? Where are the spices? For that matter, where is there any wisp of flavor in the entire dish? A chili dog is supposed to have some kind of chili con carne and usually other ingredients. It should be packed with some sort of flavor. I could taste no chili, garlic, cumin, paprika, nothing. I guess there was salt. Someone wrote "If a manufacturer produces two types of hot dogs, wieners tend to contain pork and are blander, while franks tend to be all beef and more strongly seasoned". A "hot dog" may be either of these . . . ¡or something else! I do not know which kind Carl's serves. Please. This is important. Carl, call Chef Ramsey right away. I strongly warn against visiting this establishment.

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  • Bruce E.

    Burger is moist but no flavor. Kind of a mess. Suggest seasoning. Hey the Pie homemade. Fries over cooked.. Needs a wow item.

    (1)
  • Shelly S.

    What a fun little place! Walking in reminded me of a small town diner! This place is known for their Maid Rite loose meat sandwiches which of course I ordered! I guess unless you're from the Midwest, you may not have heard of it! I had mine with pickles, mustard, ketchup, horseradish sauce, French fries and a chocolate malt! The food was great but what put it over the top was the staff! They were very friendly, conversational, warm and made you feel like you've been coming there for years! Will definitely be back to this family run restaurant when I'm in town!

    (4)
  • Alden C.

    2.5 stars. The Sloppy Joes or Maid Rights as what Midwesterners call the sandwiches just did not have the spiciness that you typical Sloppy Joe should have. Everything else was ok. The owners I am assuming were nice and the place seemed clean but I really just was not all that impressed with the sandwiches I.E. Sloppy Joes.

    (2)
  • Jerry D.

    "loose meat" translates into all the unseasoned hamburger falls out of the bun while the grease soaks the bun into a soggy mess. You can get a bowl of unseasoned hamburger, swimming in grease for the same ridiculous price as the sandwich. If this is what passes for food in the Midwest I can see why they suffer obesity rates like they do. I'm sure that they are world famous, but being famous and good don't mean the same thing.

    (1)
  • Mickey P.

    How does this place stay open? This was the worst experience I've had. The folks who work here seem nice enough but not what I expected when I walked into a small town diner establishment. Sure we got a friendly hello, pleasant service but no "wow" at all. As for the food, I don't understand it. I thought it was a burger place? This is not a "burger" and certainly not world famous. The fries were ok, the malt was average. I travel through loveland weekly and meet clients for lunch regularly in Longmont and loveland, and this has been most disappointing. I wish I had seen these reviews before I met my client there, the windows scream "world famous burger" and I just believed it. It's like being suckered!

    (1)
  • Erin D.

    The Iowa in me gets a bit irritated at people bashing the food. If you're familiar with Maid-Rites (or the Canteen Lunch in Ottumwa), that's exactly what they are, minus the 850 mile drive back to the Midwest. They're legit, and I happen to like a taste of home. If you don't like it, chances are it's because you've never had a Maid-Rite. That being said, the service could be a bit warmer, hence the 3 stars.

    (3)
  • Michelle T.

    Today, at Carl's Canteen, I ate the single most disgusting hot pretzel that I have ever had. In fact, until today, I didn't believe it possible for a hot pretzel to be "disgusting." Mediocre, sure. But to make a pretzel disgusting takes special talent. I was drawn to Carl's for it's dive-y, diner-style appeal, and there seemed to be a decent number of customers having lunch inside. Before I had even ordered, I began to worry, as I noticed that many of the customers had untouched, limp, cold-looking fries on their plates. I was looking for a salty snack and had considered ordering french fries up until this point. Next, I noticed that the menu boasted that this was "home of the world-famous loose meat burger." Now, don't get me wrong: I've always been a fan of a good Sloppy Joe, but "loose meat" does NOT sound appetizing at all. It sounds like an adverse side effect. (Who knows, though! Maybe this so-called "loose meat" burger is actually an act of culinary genius of which I will remain woefully ignorant.) As for the pretzel, I hate to say it, but more than half of it ended up in the trash. The pretzel had the appearance of uncooked dough, was soaked in grease, and was smothered in what appeared to be table salt. Also, it had been microwaved to high hell giving it the texture of Laffy Taffy left over from last halloween. I'm sorry, Carl's Canteen, but I definitely won't be back.

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  • Thomas A.

    Terrible food, lousy service. Rude employees, and it was all overpriced, especially for junky food

    (1)
  • Andrea Y.

    Me and my fiancé did take out and tried their "World-famous" Burgers they're nothing but ground meat put on a bun with some unmelted cheese and chopped onions I went back in and asked for a refund Genteman was rude to me and said that he was glad that he never had to see me again. Well I am really glad I will never see them either.

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  • b y.

    The food is beyond terrible. Their famous "hamburger" is bland loose hamburger meat (not a patty) out of a vat on a cold bun. And this was $6.50. Amazing that this place is still in business. It is no wonder they make you pay before getting your food. We do not recommend.

    (1)
  • Ben P.

    We came here cause of the sign "world famous burger." Oy, that ain't a burger. Very disappointing. It's $5 so you don't expect much, but that was barely hamburger meat. We came at 6:30pm on a Friday and they alreat shut down their fryer... No fries. They didn't have much on their menu to begin with. It was a bit depressing, every restaurant around them was busy, even taco bell, and we were literally the only people there. The service was very kind and prompt. And their malt was A+. That is why they got a 2 star. But that burger was a joke. Don't advertise it. It isn't even a burger. Here's my tip for Carl, if he is reading, get some good quality meat and good buns. Then you'll be busy. Also, they don't offer any sides. Ketchup, mustard and a couple others. Get some bacon, blue cheese and more toppings. And then people will come. It's a great location and cute shop.

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  • Brian Z.

    Where do people come up saying that anything they serve is "world famous"? I never heard of them or their burger! That should be false advertising.

    (1)
  • Jimmie T.

    Felt like we were in the 8th eating a school lunch sloppy Joe DISGUSTING! WORLD FAMOUS???

    (1)
  • Karen R.

    Watered down ketchup. Isn't that really all you need to know? The "cheese" on the "burger" is some sort of liquid cheese food product with no taste at all. Overall, an offensive experience.

    (1)

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  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Drive-Thru : No
    Caters : No

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