I had read about a lunch spot in Springfield which we were eager to visit. If you have ever watched the old "Rosanne" shows, they spoke of "loose meat" sandwich shops. Maid-Rite, established back in 1924, is just such a place.
It is touted as the nations very first drive-thru and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Their loose meat sandwiches are much like sloppy joes without the tangy sauce, their french fries were excellent, but it was their renown homemade root beer that was worth the drive.
I am not a root beer fan myself, but this drink could easily win me over. The drink was low on carbonation, high on flavor, and as smooth as silk. I'm so glad we had the chance to visit Springfield's Maid-Rite on this trip.