Miles Inn
A classic Sioux City tavern known for its signature Charlie Boy sandwich and frosty schooners of beer, offering a timeless, down-to-earth bar experien...
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Miles Inn
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Must-see attractions
A classic Sioux City tavern known for its signature Charlie Boy sandwich and frosty schooners of beer, offering a timeless, down-to-earth bar experience.
Bring Cash
Miles Inn is a cash-only establishment, so be sure to have cash on hand for your order.
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times for a quieter experience, as it can get crowded with a lively crowd.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Bar & Grill
Price
$
Phone
(712) 276-9825
Address
2622 Leech Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106, USA
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The Iconic Charlie Boy
A must-try loose meat sandwich, often called a tavern or Maid Rite, expertly prepared and a local icon.
Schooners of Cold Beer
Enjoy ice-cold beer served in generous, frosted schooners, a perfect pairing with their signature sandwich.
Timeless Tavern Atmosphere
Experience a classic, down-to-earth bar atmosphere that has remained virtually unchanged for decades.
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Bring Cash
Miles Inn is a cash-only establishment, so be sure to have cash on hand for your order.
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times for a quieter experience, as it can get crowded with a lively crowd.
Embrace the Local Vibe
Engage with friendly locals and staff; it's a great place to mingle and experience the community.
Football Season Fun
Catch games on TV during football season while enjoying classic bar food like Charlie Boys.
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Bring Cash
Miles Inn is a cash-only establishment, so be sure to have cash on hand for your order.
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times for a quieter experience, as it can get crowded with a lively crowd.
Embrace the Local Vibe
Engage with friendly locals and staff; it's a great place to mingle and experience the community.
Football Season Fun
Catch games on TV during football season while enjoying classic bar food like Charlie Boys.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Miles Inn is a beloved local institution praised for its iconic Charlie Boy sandwich and incredibly cold schooners of beer. Diners appreciate the timeless, classic tavern atmosphere and the friendly, welcoming vibe from both staff and customers. While some mention it can get crowded and loud during peak hours, it's generally considered a must-visit spot for a taste of local culture and a good deal.
"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."
Jeremy Dashe
"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."
cmlarvick
"This is definitely a go to place! The food is excellent and the beer is cold! The folks we have met there are the best!"
Tim Bachman
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Charlie Boy is a signature loose meat sandwich, similar to a tavern or Maid Rite, featuring seasoned ground beef on a bun with customizable toppings.
No, Miles Inn is a cash-only establishment. Please be sure to bring cash for your visit.
A schooner is a large, frosted glass typically holding 20 oz of beer, served ice-cold.
While it's a friendly place, it's described as more of a sports bar/tavern and can get crowded with a 'louder drinking crowd' during peak hours.
For a quieter experience, avoid peak hours. It's particularly popular during football season.
The restaurant has a long history, with mentions of it being the same place as it was in the 1960s.
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Miles Inn: If your ideal night on the town involves a cold beer and sports on a big screen, Miles Inn has everything you need and then some. Casual, charming, and always fun (their slogan is “Smile with Miles,” after all!), this place feels like a comfortable neighborhood sports bar for Siouxland residents and visitors alike. Make sure you don’t let the game end without grabbing a Charlie Boy sandwich – this signature loose-meat delight makes the perfect pairing with your choice of brew or cocktail.
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The Miles Inn is a reminder of what makes Iowa great – good food, cheap drinks, and time spent with the boys. While Miles Inn isn’t fine dining, they’re an excellent and casual stop to enjoy a drink, watch the game, or have a snack (if not all three). Miles Inn is open from 11-12 a.m.
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Miles Inn – Sioux City has a lot of great neighborhood bars, and Miles Inn is definitely the best of them. A good place to hang out and watch the game, they also pour their beer into glass chalices. You can get a cheap, tasty meal here with their “Charlie Boy,” a loose-meat sandwich.
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Miles Inn's signature combo -- a Charlie Boy sandwich and a schooner of beer -- have given this local icon 4.6 stars out of 525 reviews. Visit this Sioux City icon at 2622 Leech Ave.
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