We all know that, hands down, mom makes the best of everything when it comes to food. After all, she adds that extra bit of love with every dish. When we can’t get our favorite dish made by mom, sometimes we’re lucky enough to find a restaurant that makes that very dish and it rivals the tastiness of mom’s. Tim’s American Café in Pennsylvania, for example, just might make homemade meatloaf that is as good as – or even better than – mom’s.

A hidden gem tucked in Altoona, Tim’s American Café is a tiny restaurant that whips up a generous selection of homemade dishes, including meatloaf.

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Some diners, in fact, have said Tim’s American Café has the best meatloaf they’ve ever had, but you’ll really have to try it for yourself to see if you agree.

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While the quaint restaurant is currently open for takeout only, you can still dig into a scrumptious homemade meatloaf meal.

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The meatloaf generally comes paired with a hearty helping of stuffing and mashed potatoes. If you’re not that hungry, you’ll probably have leftovers to enjoy later.

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You might even want to add a piping hot bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup or homemade vegetable soup, if available on the day you visit, to your meal. (See if it rivals mom’s soup, too.)

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Tim’s American Café is also known for its homemade crab cakes (they sell out quickly), homemade salmon cakes, and homemade ham pot pie.

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Can you feel your mouth beginning to water? That’s just a taste of all of the delicious meals on the menu that also features salads, sandwiches, and hoagies.

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Browse the full menu and check for daily takeout specials on the official Facebook page of Tim’s American Café.

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Have you had the homemade meatloaf at Tim’s American Café in Pennsylvania? What’s the verdict? Better than mom’s or no? For more delicious homemade food, plan a meal at Deitsch Eck Restaurant in Lenhartsville.

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Address: 1600 Crawford Ave, Altoona, PA 16602, USA