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    Falls Overlook Cafe

    3.0 (61 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    FALLS OVERLOOK CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Tatiana D.

    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

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    Caroline M.

    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.

    Kristen Joy L.

    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.

    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.

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    Jonathan K.

    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.

    One of the window displays inside the cafe

    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....

    5 tiny pieces of pork
    Kelly H.

    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.

    Chicken BACON Ranch Panini with chips

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    Just a gem of a place. Fast courteous service. With an excellent menu plus outside seating in available.

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    The falls and the historic brick buildings jutting out the rock over the rushing water are must-sees if you're in Sioux Falls.

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