The ice cream is so good! Definitely stop to have some. Lots of seating. We were able to sit here for an afternoon and work on our laptops and enjoy the view and didn't feel in the way and there were always plenty of tables for people coming in and out. read more

I thought it would be safe ordering a cheeseburger well not so much. I got very ill later that evening. The staff is very unfriendly and doesn't know how to say thank you. It appeared that their cell phones were more important. Skip this place and go over to the Lodge. The food and service are top notch and a much better experience . read more

Cannot say anything for food and drinks. But their ice cream was good and it is so amazing they let dogs on leash inside the cafe. They have bathrooms as well, so it is a good place to stop by when visiting the falls. read more

I came here for a late lunch, and the place had a steady flow of customers for a Thursday afternoon. The front-of-house staff was friendly, welcoming, and actively cleaning the restaurant while taking orders at the register. The atmosphere is casual--perfect for a stop after walking around the beautiful nearby park and enjoying the waterfall. There's also outdoor seating available, which adds to the relaxed vibe. The food was great! Despite the kitchen being staffed by just one person (Willie), everything came out quickly and tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend stopping by this spot. read more

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We came to eat as a family, and they got 3 out of 4 of the orders wrong. We waited 20 more minutes than the rest of the family to see that the orders were wrong. The manager then came to our table to tell us that we had to wait 20 more minutes for the burger. I'm not sure why it would take 20 minutes for a burger. He did not apologize at first, but then he did apologize after brining our food 20 minutes later. The food was delicious, so that was worth it. read more

While visiting the Sioux Falls falls, I stopped here for coffee and ice cream. Both were fantastic, if not a little expensive for what it was. Service was on point. The building is a converted power plant that has been beautifully restored and converted into this cafe. The ice cream was amazing and appreciated on this hot Sioux Falls day. When in the area again, I will be going back. read more

Order at the counter and they will bring to you. I suppose it could be noisy but had a quiet atmosphere with everyone taking in the afternoon sun and the beautiful falls. The paninis were tasty. Served with kettle chips. Wine is available as well as a Sunday mimosa! read more

Surprisingly delicious! We were hungry and didn't have a lot of time so we went into this with limited expectations BUT my husband's pulled pork sandwich was OUTSTANDING! Truly mouthwateringly delicious. The kid pizzas were okay, nothing to write home about. Another person next to us ordered the pulled pork nachos and they looked amazing too. Order the pulled pork and you won't be disappointed! read more

We only had the ice cream so I'm reviewing that experience. The server was very patient and personable. I asked her favorite and she suggested the lemon poppy. My husband had the lemon poppy with white chocolate mint. He thought that the mint could have been stronger but I thought it was minty enough. Personal preference. It was amazing. I went back in for water without an issue. Fresh food from the grill is served every day except for Sunday. I think this cafe gets a lower rating than it should. read more

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Eat and fast spot to grab a quick meal. Service was friendly and fast. Prices were great. I would recommend if you just want a quick meal during a spit. Has great views as well from the outside dining area of Falls Park read more

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This is one of the only places close by the downtown falls to grab lunch if you're hungry and in a pinch. And it has ZERO gluten-free options except ice cream... sort of. It had one ice cream flavor that was safe. Note that I have no problem having ice cream for lunch! ‍ And this cafe carries locally-made Stensland Family Farms ice cream, which I'd been wanting to try anyway. The only flavor that was gluten-free AND nut-free was the dark chocolate. At first there was very little flavor to it (it was super dark). Then it got better. And better. Overall it was delicious! It also settled well on my stomach (some ice cream upsets it) and I think that had everything to do with how their ice cream is made (see photos). Hubs had the flatbread pizza and said it was really good, so I'm giving this place 3 stars instead of 2. Would be nice, though, since it's in such a touristy location if it offered at least ONE gluten-free option (that wasn't just an overpriced, pre-made fist-sized "salad" full of ice berg lettuce and a couple mini tomotoes). If it's not 90 degrees out or freezing, there's a great little patio overlooking the falls (hence the cafe's name) where you can enjoy your bite to eat and the comforting sound of the water. The service was fast, though the staff didn't seem too knowledgeable about allergies, so I didn't really talk to them much. A little training & one or two GF options would earn this place a higher review. read more

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Although everything on the website indicates they are open, the kitchen was closed when we went in at noon on a Sunday. They had premade sandwiches that were disappointing. They have park style seating outside. (Be sure to bring wipes for the table since they are not maintained) The view was pretty though. read more

Went in with 10mins left of service, and worker says we close in 2 mins. We stood by the ice cream for the entire time, never got helped. waiter came over helped someone else, walked away and proceeded to yell right in front of us "we are closed now!" Weren't the only group of people in line either! Worst service I've encountered!! read more

I don't really have a complaint except to say this place has weak management and supervision. The Sioux Falls park was busy with good weather and crawling with people on a weekend in July. Its prime time,prime season and the cafe closed their kitchen in early afternoon. If that's the policy thats their choice. BUT, let everyone know. Put signs up or advertise. Let people know. I'm sure we were not the only tourists who would have patronized this cafe if they offered meals. Instead, they offered only hot dogs and ice cream. If you want to offer ice cream and hotdogs don't call yourself a cafe- it suggests you have more to offer. I have no complaints with the young people who are employed there. This is a management and marketing issue. With social media there is no reason to leave customers in the dark. Put it out there- cafe hours and menu. Ice cream parlor menu and hours. Its basic business sense. read more

Good spot to stop and grab a bite while taking in the view of the falls. There's ample indoor seating, for those inclement weather days, and outside seating too. The food is pretty basic but, filling, especially for the price. Kids meals come with an apple juice, or chocolate milk, and apple sauce. The path to the park is connected to this establishment, making a post meal walk very easy. The staff was helpful, making sure the kids got everything they were supposed to with their meals. read more

Yummy ice cream! The price was $4.25 for single scoop, $7.25 for double and $9.75 for triple. So we got the triple one. It's right in the middle of the falls park, it links with a fast food place as well with open seating, the line can get long during the hot day. read more

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Very convenient location, great views, and serving ice cream, beer, wine, and no-frills pre-packed meals

My bf and I spent some time at the park and we decided we wanted to get some ice cream and went to the overlook cafe. We got there around 7pm an hour before they close and there was a group of people fallowing us that had the same idea. When we got there they said they were closing an our early. When we asked why they could not give us an answer. They kind of shrugged and looked at us like we were dumb. Would've been less upset if they were more kind about it or told us why. Not a great first impression. There wasn't even a sign saying they were closing early when they said there was. Falls park seemed super busy and I felt like the cafe would have been too if they kept it open. :( read more

I decided to check out Falls park on my way through Sioux Falls, and I'm glad I did. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous. I was very hungry upon arrival, and thankfully this place was just a short walk from my parking area. I got the Overlook Reuben on black French, and it was great. One of the tastiest reuben sandwiches I've had in a while. The order also came with kettle baked chips, so for me that was a plus as well. Everything they had on the menu sounded delicious, but I'm very happy with what I ordered. They had plenty of seating available even with all the people, but you could also sit outside and enjoy the awesome view while you eat. If you ever come through Sioux Falls, stop at Falls Park - then eat at this place. read more

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Sioux Falls are right outside this place. Patio has a great view. The menu is extremely limited however. Drop by for a snack or ice cream if the weather is good. read more

Drove up from Omaha to see the falls and grab a bite to eat for lunch. ordered the Pork Nachos. Is there any pork in this shareable plate for 1-2 persons? Like 5 tiny pieces that one could dig up in this plate of garbage. Handful of stale tortilla chips with cold globs of cheese and smothered in bottled BBQ sauce. Disgusting. Ate 3 chips - three or away. Not sure how this place gets the ratings it does. Must be the views or the ice cream. read more

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Below average ice cream shop in a unique location with views of the original Sioux Falls

The cafe has amazing Christmas displays in every window and a huge Christmas tree in the center of it. The speciality hot chocolate comes with marshmallows, whipped cream, your choice of peppermint or chocolate toffee crumbles and chocolate and Carmel drizzle. Wow.... read more

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** Caution**** This place is a 5 star operation in normal times I'm sure. Unfortunately, these are not normal times as we all know. The food was amazing, the view is spectacular, the ice cream is second to none, but their adherence to covid-19 protocol was virtually nonexistent on Thursday July 30 2020. Sure they have the floor stickers, signage and hand sanitizer for employees and patrons, but not one employee was wearing a mask during our visit. At least Ryan behind the ice cream counter was wearing gloves. My traveling companion stated she would not have stopped here for lunch had she known of their lack of adherence to safety protocols. Be safe and have fun seeing the country. read more

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What a horrible experience! Go there for the beautiful view but not the food or service. Food is overpriced and prepackaged. Gal at the cash register overcharged me for our food and then couldn't figure out how to give me a credit for it so she wanted to charge me again! No thanks, so then she had the nerve to remove our drinks which we had fetched ourselves and basically chase us out! Just an awful service experience!!!! Update: I still have not received a credit for $36.91 for a meal we did not receive!!!! read more

Beautiful building and incredible location that overlooks the falls. They were surprisingly not busy and still out of a log of things. We all got ice cream and it was ok, no special flavors or anything and the scoops were teeny tiny. read more

Nice location and atmosphere. They advertise gluten free options, but didn't have any gluten free bread. They were hardly helpful in anyway when we asked questions about what was in things, in fact they acted kind of annoyed. We ended up leaving, so the review is entirely on experience not on the food. read more

My friend and I stopped here to do some homework and their website says they have WiFi, but they do not. Very nice place, wasn't too busy and nice staff! read more

Love this place. The falls and the historic brick buildings jutting out the rock over the rushing water are must-sees if you're in Sioux Falls. This cafe gives you the opportunity to view it all from a patio, with a beer in hand, napkining tasty Reuben dressing off your lips. The food is great, the interior is welcomingly high-ceilinged and beautifully restored, the service is warm and outstanding. Absolutely awesome. read more

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Took my mother and other family to this place today. I have no idea how the food was because they never made mine. Went up to find out what the hold up was and they acted like it was my fault. I guess I was supposed to hand deliver my order to the cook or run back and make it myself. I will not be going back until there is better staff there. read more

While the park itself is a nice visit, the only place to eat there is the Overlook Cafe and it is a terrible disappointment with bad food that is overpriced as well. We ordered the Fish Taco ($8) and a Veggie Taco ($8) both were soggy and served in cold flour tortillas and unappetizing. For sides we chose Brazilian Black Bean Soup and a cold Lo Mein Noodle Salad. The soup was not a black bean soup at all, but basically a clear broth soup with chunks of vegetables--it didn't even have any black beans in the broth. I asked if there was a mistake, they said that's how it comes. After just one forkful we knew the noodle salad was so over salted that it wasn't really edible. We told our server and asked for any other side as a substitution. The server said sure. Then the manager came over and said it could not be exchanged because we had already had a bite of it. We explained it did not taste good and was too salty to eat, and she said "well everyone else likes it" and walked away. We were completely taken aback at such terrible customer service on top of the bad overpriced food! read more

Haven't been here for years. Used to be great. But under new owner, I won't be back. I know they're frequently closed for private parties, so I called in advance and was told "open until 9 pm." Arrived to be told that after 2 pm they only serve appetizers, salads, and ice cream. REALLY?! We found a real restaurant downtown. read more

I would give this place more than 5 stars if yelp allowed me too. Went there for lunch with my family, a total of 8 of us (I had the reuben, one of the best I have ever had), and then my father had his wedding there the following day. Tony (the Chef/owner) was absolutely accomodating and beyond professional with all of our needs. He and his staff were always there to ensure we had whatever we needed. My wife and I were traveling with our 5 month old son, which of course can always be tricky. They went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable before, during and after the wedding. As for the ceremony, evey detail was handled perfectly. The place was set up beautifully and the food was fantastic. I am in the industry and therefore tend to be critical of events like these, and I do not have a single complaint for the entire evening. If I lived in the area I would most certainly become a regular, the place is very nice, in a gorgeous location and again, has a fantastic staff. read more

Overlook Cafe - Sioux Falls , South Dakota was a pleasure surprise. Located on the east bank of the Big Sioux River in Falls Park in a restored 1908 hydro electric plant. Wonderful views of Falls Park and the Falls from the terrace at Overlook Cafe. We tried the Asparagus Pills - very tasty, and unique pastry with an asparagus spear inside. She tried the fish tacos and I had the falls reuben - both great choices for a casual summers eve on the terrace. The cafe is "order at the counter" and staff graciously delivers to your table. The Overlook Cafe is nice compliment to the beautiful Falls Park, if you're near or traveling by - stop in to enjoy the sights and a quick sandwich. read more

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Awesome views. Ordered the Reuben. Asked for fries, but they don't have fries. They have sweet potato fries, but I'm a guy. So the Reuben. I love Reubens. What the heck did they serve me?!? It was like a desert Reuben. So disgustingly sweet. read more

Convenient location - refreshing drink BUT stay away from the overpriced and tricky ice cream!!!! Asked for a small ice cream, walked away to get a drink and pay. Found out at the register, while the guy at the counter kept eyeing down my kids that one of the ice creams was actually 2 scoops and over a dollar more! Seriously!!! I suggest you grab a drink, if you have to, and keep moving......... read more

Great food and great staff but you go here for the view. Really cool historic view of the Falls that give the city it's name. There is a nice little hike and for those who have trouble getting around there is a nice lookout tower. The coffee is great and we had over the top bread pudding! read more

So glad I got to try this place out on my second visit to the park. Soups galore!! You order up at the counter and you can't go wrong with the soups. I got a half grilled cheese and the soup of the day and it was the perfect amount of food. It took a lot of will power to not try the desserts, but I managed. Maybe next time! read more

Nice cafe. I've been here several times. The views are great all year round. The food selection is decent but I think they could add a little more variety to the menu. I would avoid coming here on long weekends as the tourist crowd fills the cafe up. read more

The food is decent and prices are average. However if you do not have an hour and a half or more for lunch then avoid at all costs.