Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest

The 2025 champion is Hometown Heroes in Grinnell!

The top five restaurants for 2025, listed alphabetically, were:

Hometown Heroes, Grinnell -1st Place
The 1854, Gilbertville - 2nd Place
Dexfield Diner & Pub - Redfield
Sugar’s Lounge & Diner – Council Bluffs
Walker’s – Salix

Who's eligible?

Nominated tenderloins must be from a restaurant that is typically open year-round with regular hours. Food trucks, concession stands, seasonal establishments, and catering businesses are not eligible. No email or social media nominations are counted. See official rules.

The 2024 champion was Dairy Sweet in Dunlap!

Check out past winners!

The Iowa Pork Producers Association has held a best tenderloin contest each year since 2003. Check out this complete list of restaurants that have won or have placed in the annual contest.

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Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest

The 2025 champion is Hometown Heroes in Grinnell!

Who's eligible?

The 2024 champion was Dairy Sweet in Dunlap!

Check out past winners!