A hearty breakfast is the best way to start the day. From warm chocolate chip pancakes with cinnamon syrup to homemade biscuits with country sausage gravy to loaded bacon omelets, South Dakota has it all! Hit up these 10 eateries to indulge in the most important meal of the day.
With huge portions, affordable prices, made from scratch pastries, and Midwestern hospitality, it is no wonder Colonial House is one of Rapid City’s best breakfast joints. The breakfast menu is extensive with nine different types of omelets, pastries such as an apple crostata, caramel or cinnamon roll, cream cheese Danish, or an oversized muffin, seven varieties of egg dishes, cereal and oatmeal, pancakes and waffles, biscuits and gravy and more! This breakfast will remind you of your grandma’s cooking!
Sparky’s was named one of the “50 Best Diners in America,” and this quaint joint lives up to its reputation! Despite operating in a town with only a little over 100 residents, this diner serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Diners can choose from breakfast combos like the All-American Breakfast with two eggs, sausage or bacon, and hash browns or pancake, one of the many varieties of three-egg omelets, French toast, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and chicken fried steak and eggs. Sparky’s also serves 1919 root beer!
Nestled in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls, M.B. Haskett is well-known for their exquisite French, Spanish, and Mediterranean cuisine. This eatery oozes sophistication from the reclaimed wood to the antique stools. This is one of the few places in Sioux Falls serving crepes, both savory and sweet. A favorite choice for locals is the quiche with green salad, made fresh daily. For caffeine addicts, they serve a variety of hot drinks including chai lattes, cappuccinos, tea, cocoa, cold-pressed coffee, and brewed coffee.
Sister businesses Cottonwood Coffee and Cottonwood Bistro are a knockout pair for breakfast delights. Cottonwood Coffee has a huge variety of both hot and cold drinks to choose from. This is the premier spot for locals to hang out, grab a coffee or a bite of food, and enjoy the atmosphere. The best part? Breakfast is served all day long!
Camille’s has served Sioux Falls for over 20 years with healthy, fresh, and affordable breakfast items. This café’s signature breakfast item are wraps with options like the Swiss Scrambler, Vegetarian Zenergy, Herb Garden, Ranchero, or 3 Cheese Scrambler. A favorite for customers with a sweet tooth are the gourmet cinnamon rolls. The dining area is spotlessly clean and servers always have a smile. It is easy eating healthy when you’re at Camille’s!
Not only is Pump House a deli, it is also a glassblowing studio. The décor is reminiscent of an old gas station with retro pumps and vinyl seats. Having breakfast at an old gas station and glassblowing studio sounds weird but, trust us, you’ll love it. Customers can eat a hearty breakfast while watching the glassblowers do their art. Breakfast choices include Black Hills Bagels, yogurt parfait, pastries, oatmeal, or tortilla with egg and cheese. Order a drink from the extensive coffee menu with your breakfast to experience the best Pump House has to offer. For a delicious and unusual experience, this deli can’t be beat!
Located on the historic East Bank of downtown Sioux Falls, Josiah’s is the perfect spot to enjoy a quiet breakfast and a steaming hot cup of joe. The bakery serves pastries made from scratch including jumbo muffins, cinnamon rolls, English muffins, scones, caramel roll, and biscotti. Weekend breakfast specials include waffles, French toast bakes, omelets, and egg bakes. This quaint coffee shop is perfect for those wanting a delicious and healthy breakfast!
Whether their coffee, breakfast, or pastries, this café never fails to satisfy. The baristas are highly trained, making every coffee flawless and perfectly Instagrammable. The breakfast menu is huge with three varieties of eggs benedict, frittatas brulé, omelets, two egg scramblers, French toast, pancakes, beignets, biscuits and gravy, and an assorted pastry case. There is something for everyone at this local hot spot!
This mom and pop restaurant is a hidden favorite for locals. Sammy’s offers a large variety of omelets. The most popular is the Supreme Omelet. For a no-nonsense dining experience in downtown Aberdeen, head to Sammy’s.
Come to Branding Iron for a full espresso bar, homemade bakery items, and a full breakfast menu. The breakfast menu includes items like biscuits and gravy, baked oatmeal, croissant sandwich, grilled breakfast burrito, breakfast cupcake, turnover, caramel roll, bagel, scone, and muffins. The espresso bar has so many options, you’ll never get bored! Yum!