When weighing the most intimidating food challenge in Iowa, I decided volume is the primary metric—anybody can attempt an eat-as-much-as-you-can challenge; spicy challenges are for specialists. Based on this lone metric, I’ve found what I believe is a carb-overloading, pushing-the-envelope-of-reason food challenge. At J&A Tap in North Liberty, Iowa, the kitchen staff prepares a breakfast spread that nudges competitive eaters toward their physical limits. The meal requires speed and capacity. If you want to test your endurance against diner classics, this is the Iowa food challenge for you.
You’ll find J&A Tap in a functional brown building in downtown North Liberty, with a standard roadside…..