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    Hjem A.M.

    4.8 (69 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Coffee is great
    Krystal C.

    Welcome Hjem. What a find in the quaint town of Custer lies a special breakfast spot that shouldn't be missed. We arrived at 9 am on a Saturday and were greeted warmly by the owner. Hjem is a smaller restaurant so make sure you have a reservation. The coffee is hot and the food is unexpected. We started with the tuna deviled eggs that were amazing! Then we split Custers last meal with a pancake side. The bacon and sausage were amazing. The pancake was light and fluffy. We really enjoyed the warm hospitality and amazing food. We will for sure be back !

    Fancy latte!!
    Terri S.

    Recommended to us by a local after mentioning looking for a healthy breakfast. Norwegian inspired; very different; very fresh and super friendly. I had custer's last breakfast and it was great; but husband's quiche was ‍.

    Avocado toast
    Lisa S.

    A 5 star breakfast restaurant in downtown Custer, SD? Absolutely!! With exceptional service, the best decaf coffee that ever crossed my lips, fresh/creative menu selections and co- owners that interact and genuinely show their appreciation for patrons. In fact, there's a sign on the wall of the entree in Norwegian that says "welcome home" and they live up to that spirit. We started with deviled eggs topped with salmon to share and then we each got an order of avocado toast. The flavors are amazing - proving that even the simplest dishes can be made into a spectacular culinary achievement. Thank you Camilla for being an amazing host!

    Latte
    Paul B.

    3.5 stars. Coffee was decent. The staff were moderately friendly, except the young lady who took care of us. She was quite friendly. If ypu are looking for a Starbucks (mostly milk) type latte, this place is not for you. Latte was "Euro-style," as I like to call it. The coffee was good. My wife thought it a bit acidic. The price was the downer...$7.50. That is the most expensive coffee drink i have had in my life. If the price had been more palatable, Iwould have given the place 4 stars.

    Spicy fried chicken and waffles with side of hashbrowns
    Kelly L.

    Great little brunch place in Custer that is the sister restaurant to Skogan. Definitely make reservations cause they are popular for a reason. Got seated promptly at my reservation time and the staff explained the menu and all the potential add one and specials. I ended up with a sweet and savory combination, which ended up being a lot of food. Rice pudding (5/5) great texture a with just right sweetness. The berries and almonds added interesting components. Chicken and pancakes (4/5) - decently spicy with the franks hot sauce and crispy. Pancakes were good size. Hashbrowns were very crispy. Overall fun brunch place! Prices are a bit steep for the town, but there's not much else to eat around here so it works out that you spend it all one place. :)

    Zahra P.

    My partner and I were visiting SD and WY for a national park trip and stopped here for breakfast one morning. After a severely depressing meal near the Badlands the night before, I needed a win. We had the most exquisite breakfast at Hjem A.M. Visiting from a food city, I usually need to manage my food expectations when traveling to smaller towns, but that wasn't the case here at all! Our server was unbelievably nice, gave fantastic recommendations, and was super attentive. The inside was cute, but we opted to sit on the patio and it was great. We got the rice pudding, pancakes with fried chicken, and their standard breakfast with eggs and sausage. All were complete hits. The chicken was juicy, breading was fantastic. Their sausage was fantastic, tasted artisanal or something. Rice pudding was sweet, cold, and refreshing. I simply cannot say enough wonderful things about this establishment.

    Walleye dish
    Kathy G.

    Unexpected and interesting menu. I was solo dining and so only ordered one thing, the WallEye and it was delicious! The mint in yogurt on the plate was a great flavor compliment, even with the egg ... wasn't sure what I would think of that. Great coffee and they kept it coming, and this may be unimportant to some, but for those of us who need the jumpstart it's a vital lifeline :) I'm not going to downrate for this, but there was one negative: the fish was overcooked, but not so much so that ruined, just far drier than it should be optimally. This happens quickly. I assume Chef was distracted. If I lived in the area, I would revisit, but I was just traveling through from Bay Area of California where this restaurant would fit in easily in a high end area due to the quality. So if you're local and have t been, change that. If you're traveling through treat yourself to a breakfast far above the average fare & quality. One last note on the "home" goal: the staff and owner were all notably friendly and cheerful treating customers with warmth.

    Michiko M.

    The hostess/owner was so nice. Her husband is also the chef! She offers you to look at the menu before sitting down as their food is a bit different. Do not miss out. Everything was so good. Service was great. Plenty of parking around the restaurant.

    Deviled eggs with smoked salmon

    We were greeted immediately upon arrival (sadly not common recently) and only had to wait a short while for our table to be ready. Early November so a reservation may have not been needed but there aren't many tables so we're glad we did. We started with the deviled eggs which included smoked salmon - a lovely combination! Coffee was very good and the gurgling water jars on each table was a great touch! I had the walleye and my husband the quiche. I'm not usually a fish for breakfast girl but where else can you get that so I gambled. Glad I did! Portion size was nice-I was concerned it would have been a huge portion of fish but was enough for me with plenty to share with hubs. The mint emulsion was wonderful and pared nicely with all other components. I only got a small taste of the quiche :) but was tasty with the peas adding a nice lightness to it.

    A side of bacon, rice pudding, and avacado toast.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious food. Everyone told us to go here (locals) and we are so glad we did! Fancier for breakfast but so good. Make a reservation!!!

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    Great breakfast. Service was top notch. Clean local establishment. I will go back. Reservations recommended or you will probably wait.

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    The best breakfast we've had in a long time! The chef is amazing and we had great service. We will be back!!

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    Food was great. Service excellent. Warm inviting atmosphere, welcoming feeling from owner!

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    Walleye for breakfast?...YES. Meal was delicious and service was wonderful. Every table around us raving about their meals as well.

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    Awesome service, warm reception and wonderful, wonderful food. I was given a free dessert for my birthday:)

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    We randomly came across Miner's Cup while driving along Mt. Rushmore Road, and it ended up being…read moreone of those places we're really glad we stopped at. It's a tiny setup with only a few parking spots and a drive-through, but they make great use of the space. The menu is surprisingly extensive for such a small spot -- specialty coffee drinks, Lotus energy drinks, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, and plenty of quick meal options. We tried the cappuccino, caramel macchiato, and the Gold Digger sandwich with chicken, avocado, roasted tomatoes, and provolone on ciabatta. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying. What I liked most is that they don't try too hard to be trendy or overcomplicated -- it's simply well-made coffee and solid grab-and-go food. Service was great. Perfect stop if you're passing through and want something quick that still feels quality. Would absolutely come back again.

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    tl;dr the Native-ish dishes deliver on the comfort food front, and nowhere have I dined with such a…read morestunning view for this low of a price Among the regional dishes native to South Dakota, many trace their roots to Native American cuisine. An accessible spot to sample these dishes is at the Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy Horse Memorial. Here, the menu features American comfort food with a Native bent. Briefly, Crazy Horse Memorial is an in-progress mountainside sculpture depicting the eponymous Lakota warrior. Thus far, only Crazy Horse's face and hand have been completed, but the titanic scale of the sculpture dwarfs even Mt Rushmore. One of the best views of the sculpture is from the museum complex, including select tables within the attached Laughing Water Restaurant. The expansive, banquet hall-esque dining space features polished wood motifs across the walls, ceilings, tables, and chairs. Every inch of wall space is occupied by windows, Native American artwork, or memorabilia related to Crazy Horse. Austere, warmly lit chandeliers complement the ample natural light. The floors are lined with thin brown carpeting that proactively hides most stains. Background music plays quietly throughout the space. My party arrived for early lunch, aiming to dine before an incoming tour group. Our proactivity was rewarded with an unrivaled view of Crazy Horse from a secluded secondary dining room. We opted to share a smattering of entrees and desserts. Notably, multiple plates featured Indian fry bread, a disk of deep-fried dough somewhere between naan and funnel cake. My favorite dish was the Native American Taco -- fry bread topped with ground beef, refried beans, and all of the other Americanized taco fixings. The hearty combination was a half-step above the standard, at-home "taco night" creation. I also enjoyed the rich and salty Tatanka Stew, loaded with buffalo and vegetables, then sprinkled with shredded cheese. The only disappointing entree was the 1/3 lb Buffalo Smash Burger; the "smashed" patty lost all of its juice and ended up dry and flavorless. Of desserts, I couldn't get enough of the Kuchen. Derived from the German word for "cake", this custard-y tart is the official dessert of South Dakota. Laughing Horse's version featured strawberry rhubarb in its rich custard filling. Meanwhile, the Wajape (a Native berry sauce) was mostly indistinguishable from the compote paired with pancakes at any roadside diner. The service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were reasonable. Across all dishes, the portions were generous, and the food felt homemade (rather than fast-food quality or overtly upscale). The Native influences across the dishes were clearly watered down, but the food was palatable, and the views were unparalleled. Considering that we were a captive audience, Laughing Water exceeded expectations and offered a glimpse into native South Dakotan cuisine without breaking the bank.

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