When you say Bambino to baseball fans, Babe Ruth comes immediately to mind. In our state, if you say Bambino’s, you’re talking about Iowa’s Best Burger in Ossian.

Co-owner Sue Lienau says their top-seller is the “Veggie Burger,” which is an all-beef burger patty on a bun, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. The annual contest is sponsored by the Iowa Beef Industry Council through the Iowa State Beef Checkoff and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association. Sue has a passion for art and thought that’s what she would eventually be doing, but all these years later is still preparing food for the town.  She does add her love of art to one part of the burger — making special designs in catchup on the burgers for customers.

Ossian is off Highway 52 between Decorah and West Union, and is open from 9 a-m. to 2 a-m. Monday through Saturday and 3 p-m to 2 a-m. on Sunday.