Miles Inn - Bar in Sioux City - 2622 Leech Ave, USA

What is a Charlie Boy you ask? Well, let’s get that out of the way. If you don’t care about this, or a little history, just skip to the next paragraph. Depending on what part of the country you are from, it will be one of numerous names which are basically all the same thing. A Tavern, a Loose Meat, or a Made-Rite. It’s basically cooked and seasoned burger in a bun, with your choice of ketchup, mustard, pickles, cheese, etc. the secret is in how the meat is cooked down. Is it a Sloppy Joe? No… those have tomato sauce/paste, and the others won’t. Fun fact, the Tavern sandwich, was first created as a “steamed hamburger” in 1920 by Carroll Dietz of Missoula Montana, and then in 1934 imitated by Abraham Kaled at the “Ye Olde Tavern” in Sioux City Iowa, which used to sit at 14th & Jackson. Anyhow, there’s a variety of ways it can be called or recognized. So as described above, it’s ground beef seasoned to taste good, and then placed on a bun. I’ve found typical toppings to be ketchup, mustard, pickles and onion, however, some places, like here at Miles Inn with their Charlie Boy, offer a slice of cheese as well. To me, I absolutely love cheese, but I could take it or leave it on this sandwich, as it can kind of drown the flavor of the meat as well in my opinion. Otherwise, I don’t want to sound critical, but I don’t see much that makes this sandwich here stand out much against the many other good ones I’ve tried. It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but this place is known, even nationally to have one of the best. Eh… it’s good, but I just don’t see it making that high of a list. Service was good., staff was friendly. Atmosphere, not our kinda of crowd. We were out for an evening cruise on the bike and stopped when it was later out, so more of the louder drinking crowd was there. Not really our thing when we’re going out to eat a meal. Other than that, it was pretty decent over all. We personally won’t be in a big hurry to get back, because there are so many places we’d rather eat, but it would certainly be worth a try again sometime.

Perfect Sunday afternoon at this classic tavern: two Charlie Boy sandwiches (ideal bar food, deliciously spiced ground beef in a bun with ketchup, mustard, and pickle), and a small bowling-ball sized iced schooner of red ale, with a couple of football games on the tvs. Great deal, too: just $11.50 — cash only, btw.

So fun! Super friendly staff, super friendly customers (I was an out of towner and they didn't let me pay for a thing!) The Charlie Boy w/ everything was fantastic! I will definitely be back to this cash only dive next time I'm in town.

Few places are as timeless as the Miles Inn. It’s exactly the same place as it was in 2003, when I first visited it; I have been told it’s also the same as it was in the 1960s. The beer is served in 20 oz goblets and is a great deal. The Charlie Boys are loose meat sandwiches that are tasty and reasonably priced

Smiles for Miles. Very busy at peak hours but worth any wait. Definitely coldest beer in town.

A staple of Sioux City and while I like Beer my Wife drinks Red Wine so we will stay longer next time if you have a Cabernet. TC

Love the Charlie Boys! IMHO these & Tastees are "made right". (Loose meats, like pizza, are a taste you grow up with. These 2 are the best to me.) Bring on the peppery goodness! Can't beat the friendly service here!

Always great service, great prices. Great invironment. Can't miss it