Decided to meet up with an old friend for breakfast on my way out of town. They made the…read morerecommendation, and thankfully, I was not disappointed. It was the weekend and breakfast appeared to be served all day. The menu is old-school and no-nonsense -- simple diner staples and exactly the kind of items you would expect from a place like this. The food itself was excellent and easily the highlight of the visit. There is not much in the way of ambiance, and the restaurant itself is fairly small, so it can get loud when busy. That said, the service was quick and genuinely friendly. Overall, a solid classic breakfast spot that focuses more on good food than atmosphere -- and honestly, that works just fine here.

My wife, toddler, and I stopped in breakfast while we were traveling across the state. We had…read moreFrench toast with sausage links, chicken fried steak with hashbrowns, gravy, and English muffins. Everything was excellent, and we would definitely stop here again.

A friend and I ended up here on a Friday night after the place in Madison SD was closed. The food…read morewas hot and all the dishes were full! In my book, that makes for a positive buffet experience. They've been open for years (I used to go to SDSU and thought it was good back then) and I can see why it's still a local fav. Reasonable price with good options. The only downside is that some of the booths were in need of TLC and they use disposable plates/silverware. That doesn't bother me at all but some people may feel some type of way about it so just sharing that tidbit!

We will never drive again to this restaurant. Twice we've made a 50 mile drive and twice it's been…read moreclosed. I checked online this morning and it said opening at 11:30 am. At least have the decency to post as closed the month of July. If you're planning to go here I'd call ahead as they aren't very reliable. Also it's Arts in the Park weekend when thousands of visitors will be in town. You'd think they'd want to capitalize on bonus customers.

We decided to make the trip (July 31st, 2025) to this beautiful, quiet little 50's style diner and…read morewe were greeted with tons of space and things to look at (an aquarium with delightful tropical looking fish, wall art featuring local photos from 75 years ago onward, cool cultural photos and posters from the 50's, lots of antiques, etc.). The food was very enjoyable, I got the Chicken Strip basket and it was delicious, real chicken, good fries and toast. My family got the Pickle Burger ("really good"), the Cod Platter ("flaky and delicious") and the Reuben ("needed more sauerkraut, but otherwise good"), as well as the Cheese Curds which I think we all liked. The Waitress was fantastic, friendly and helpful. We did arrive directly before a special event that they were closing early for but they still let us sit and order even though we made them a little late, which we are extremely grateful for! That does not go unnoticed. A very friendly environment, it seems like a place that would be a local favorite. I'll definitely visit again, although we do live about 45 miles away, but it was rather enjoyable and a rare, unique little spot.

Great little breakfast spot for the big town of Madison. This place is perfect if you are looking…read morefor a hearty and affordable breakfast for the cold weather! I had the build your own omelet with sausage, bacon, cheese, onions, and peppers with a side pancake. I ate it all quickly.

My daughters club softball team had a team bonding event at Pinz. We did 2 hours of bowling fun and…read morethen got some amazing food. The owner was there and check on us, personally, numerous times, the waitstaff and bartender made sure all of the girls had drinks and parents had what they wanted. Parents ordered seperate food and it was all amazing, especially the bacon wantons with syrup. They also made sure to bring my 2 year old out her food first so she didnt get hangry. 10 out of 10 experience, as it always is with Pinz, Casey, and his staff​

We had a great meal with wonderful service. The price is reasonable fir the amount of food and…read morethe fabulous taste of the food. Would highly recommend eating here. They have lunch specials that are in high demand so get there early. The atmosphere is very nice and friendly.

Good food Steak done right with all the sides included…read moreWeird place to have a restaurant with food this good

I got a to go order, so I don't know how the restaurant looks but when I'm back in brookings I'll…read morebe sure to check it out. The food was very good and tasty. It definitely is made like it's a chef owned restaurant, which it is. I order three appetizers and all 3 did not disappoint. I'd order or eat here again !

Great service and the ambiance is cool. It would be fun to bring kids there grab a hamburger and…read moreshake. The burgers are simple and good. People are friendly.

Food is simple but very good. The place was very busy but we didn't have to wait long. People were…read moreextremely nice and sociable with all of the clients.

China Moon isn't necessarily a bad restaurant, but it could definitely improve. The restaurant…read moreitself has a cool vibe but it has a lot of issues, one person in my party was vegetarian and could only eat a little bit of the rice, noodles, and broccoli. My first issue is the menu, the lady will not let you order off the menu during buffet unless you're doing takeout, which to me makes no sense. Next the lady that is usually at the front isn't very pleasant, she doesn't greet you or respond when you say thank you because I was trying to be polite. I feel like she doesn't care how she treats the customers because it's the only Chinese restaurant within 30 miles.

We drove up to Madison on a Saturday evening to check this place out since Sioux Falls lacks…read moreChinese buffet options. It's a fairly small place with a very casual environment in downtown. They had about 12 entrees to choose from and another section of cold items (salad, fruit, etc) and 2 soups. You pay at the back of the restaurant before helping yourself to the buffet and fountain drinks. The price was reasonable. Food was warm and overall decent--but I don't feel a strong need to return anytime soon (but it's also a 40 minute drive each way). May be a good takeout place if you live in the area.

Wards is a very charming little place with a limited menu and small gift shop. Nice seating…read moreoutside. They serve American as well as espresso coffee. The people who work there are very friendly and helpful. However, we can't recommend the breakfast buffet. The eggs were made from powder the hash browns were soggy and we had to pay extra for biscuits. The lunch menu looks great but we haven't tried it yet. No vegan or vegetarian options that I could see.

We were in town to see the Ingalls Homestead and wanted to find a local breakfast spot. Our search…read morewas a success when we found Ward's Store & Bakery. Although the breakfast menu is small, everything on it was absolutely delicious. My kids ordered fresh toast (made with HOMEMADE wheat bread) and the ham & cheese omelette. I've never seen my kids eat so quickly! They said - "this is the best french toast ever!" and "I love these eggs I love these eggs I love these eggs!" I would agree - I had the breakfast sandwich with HOMEMADE wheat bread and it was gone within seconds - delicious! Many locals were also inside enjoying their coffee - you could tell they come here often. The prices were reasonable, the donuts were light and fluffy, the friendly staff was attentive and the coffee was quite good too. If you're in town to see the Ingalls sites, be sure to stop in, you won't be disappointed.