Elm Street Cafe - Breaded Pork Tenderloin Restaurant

Canton, Illinois

Restaurant Information

Address:: 231 E Elm St, Canton, IL 61520, USA
Phone:: (309) 647-1680
Price Range:: $

Rating Summary

3.00 out of 5 stars based on 1 customer reviews.

Visitors to Elm Street Cafe have rated their breaded pork tenderloin experience and shared their feedback below.

About Elm Street Cafe

Elm Street Cafe in Canton, IL. Rated 3.0/5. Famous for thick, crispy breaded pork tenderloin and family-friendly dining.

Elm Street Cafe is located in Canton, Illinois and serves breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches, a beloved Midwest tradition. Whether you're a local or passing through, this restaurant offers an authentic BPT experience.

Customer Reviews

Dave N. - 3 out of 5 stars July 21, 2024

If they had used just basic salt and pepper on the meat and in the breading, this could’ve been one of the best tenderloins I’ve ever had. Unfortunately, due to the complete lack of seasoning, it lands somewhere in the middle of the list. After a few bites, I ended up deconstructing the sandwich and adding my own salt and pepper, which made a huge improvement. The bun had good flavor but didn’t seem toasted, and by the end it had turned a bit doughy from soaking up all the juices from the BPT. The iceberg lettuce added a nice crunch, the onions were strong and tasty (I definitely needed a breath mint afterward), and the tomato was flavorful but could’ve been a little larger. Plain dill pickles rounded it out nothing fancy, but fine. The breading had large, chunky cracker crumbs exactly how I like it and it clung to the loin like it was glued on. It actually took effort to separate it so I could taste the meat alone. The breading had great texture and flavor, but lacked salt and pepper altogether. The loin itself was pounded thin (about 3/8"), juicy, and cooked perfectly not fall-apart tender, but every bite was clean, similar to KCBS competition ribs. By no means was it tough just beautifully cooked, well-textured pork that needed a touch of seasoning to be truly outstanding.

Elm Street Cafe - Breaded Pork Tenderloin in Canton, Illinois

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