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    Fernson Downtown

    4.4 (51 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    FERNSON DOWNTOWN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Steve S.

    Fernsons never disappoints with its gorgeous downtown atmosphere. This is one of my favorite places to go with my fiancé if we want to have a relaxing day with a drink and snack! Fernsons now has a new food vendor called "Totally Rad Eats" which did not disappoint. The fries were delicious and the BLT was full of bacon which is just how I like it. Unfortunately the sandwhich was pretty small but it was still tasty. The service is great and I've never had a bad experience with them! Overall today's experience I would rate it a 4.2!

    Fernson Brewing is home to our favorite of all time, the Lemon Pie Milkshake (not pictured)!
    Cindy P.

    We camped at the KOA across from the main brewery and were so sad it wasn't open to the public, we'd have been regulars!! The downtown location is definitely worth the ride though, it's a very nice, comfortable and inviting space with great friendly service. We stopped in for some brew and snacks after doing some of the touristy things in town. We started with a flight to find that one unique brew like no other and a couple appetizers. The cheese curds are delicious! Nice light breading and all melty, stringy and gooey, just like I like them! The stuffed pretzel was totally unique and fun, didn't need any of the beer cheese dip, they were good all on their own! They're a brewery first and foremost and the brew is where it's at! The sours are sour, the lagers are light and the stout stands up to it's name! Our favorite was the Lemon Pie Milkshake, that stuff is so good!! We got a couple crowlers of that to go then headed on down the road for more touristy stuff! Definitely should be a stop on everybody's Sioux Falls adventures!

    Menu

    Got good recs on drinks that were catered to my likes and the diablo aioli with my tots was 12/10. Hot dog was good also. Food (with help of good service) and drinks get a 10/10.

    a variety of beers on a tray
    Kate S.

    Great brewery on Phillips! The flight trays were so cute-- very old school cafeteria. They have lots of seating (indoor and outdoor) and food available via Wagoo Burger connected to the brewery. Really enjoyed Hazy IPA and the Coffee Cake was hands down my favorite beer in Sioux Falls. No stickers the day we came :(

    Patio
    Megan B.

    What an adorable little space with a delightful patio and super friendly staff! The breakfast sandwiches are chefs kiss, the coffee is amazing and when you add the homemade vanilla syrup it's over the top gourmet level brew.

    Outdoor patio

    Had to make a return visit to see if the Lions Paw beer was ready that good. Yep it is. Great dog friendly patio.

    EM M.

    Great beer selection. Plenty of indoor/outdoor sitting area. I sat at the bar and enjoyed one of their light beers. I did not try their food.

    Ralphie S.

    Only stayed for 1 beer on a Saturday afternoon, since it was early in the day and we wanted to see as much of Sioux Falls as we could. Enjoyed a great Farmhouse Ale and a nice couple of sips of my buddy Esme' Saison. Nice folks, nice glass wear, 2 big rooms with a patio and free shuffleboard. Not a lot to look at in the interior space. I would go back.

    Fried chicken. So goooood
    Gretchen T.

    Came here on a Thursday evening and decided to get a flight and some food. I got one stick of lamb chislic and two pieces of their fried chicken. The chislic was alright, but the chicken was amazing! It was whole boneless chicken thigh that was nice and crispy on the outside and still super juicy on the inside. It came with some togarashi sprinkled on top so it had a little bit of spice that was nice. It also came with some mayo(?) on the side, maybe kewpie. For the flight, I got: - Wagonplane - Tart farmhouse - Lions paw - Plains I think my favorite was Plains. The Tart farmhouse was definitely tart. Lol. I thought about getting a half of fries too, but decided not. I'm glad because it ended up being a lot of food with just the chicken and chislic. Total cost came to about $30 including a 20% tip. I would come back just for the chicken. So good.

    Big Beefy Boy Burger
    Ben C.

    The service was excellent. This is why I gave them a fair rating. The food although I only tried the "Pot Roast" burger for the battle of the burgers. The flavors were ok. I expected the gravy to be a little more wow. The meat was tender and burger meat was over cooked. The fries were really good. You have to serve your own water. It is a loud place if full so don't expect quiet time. I do want to try other things some other time. The prices seemed reasonable.

    Kids love the burgers
    April B.

    Fun atmosphere, food and beer is great! Option to buy gift cards at Costco is perfect!

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    Love the beer glasses, the vibe, the food. And had my fave Fernson ever: the bourbon barrel scotch ale. Definitely a new favorite spot.

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    The beers where really good. Milk stout IPA was very unique. Pork belly streets tacos were good as well. Would recommend.

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    Top notch window seat! With 1st rate service. Enough choices of beers to fit your pallet.

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