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.

Dining in De Smet on a Sunday is pretty limited but the Oxbow had many vehicles in the parking lot…read moreand once inside, many tables filled. We were seated promptly and wanting a light meal, my wife ordered a roast beef sandwich and I ordered a bowl of vegetable beef soup and coffee. The soup was very good and welcome on a grey day. The coffee, well the server brought an entire thermos of coffee; normally a very good thing. In this case, the thermos was layered in dust. How do you miss that much dust and fill it with coffee anyway? Lack of attention or "who cares, they aren't local?" My wife's roast beef sandwich contained very good roast beef, but it was roast beef and pickles on white bread. No Mayo, no mustard or any type of condiment. Once she flagged down the server again she eventually got some mayonnaise. Oh the sandwich did not come with chips or anything as a side. Bottom line, the young woman waiting on us needs some guidance. The food has real potential with good flavor, but a bit restrictive in amount. Since we wanted a light meal, it worked for us, but something you might want to be aware of if you stop here. We might well stop here if we ever passed through De Smet again. We'd know better how to order.

Unfortunately, Dairy Queen = CLOSED. Subway = CLOSED. Other than the two gas stations, this is…read moreabout your only option, and you better be starving or on death's door to consider the place. Took my grandsons there this week and met by the ambivalent, unsmiling, bland young waitress with braids who looked like she would rather be pulling slivers out of her eyes instead of working for a few bucks. The food is the only thing that bumped this up to two stars, but it was mediocre at best. The 'Steak and Eggs' consisted of a 6oz ribeye that was maybe 3/8" thick. Why she bothered asking how we wanted it done is beyond me. It would be impossible to find a scale of rare to well done because anything more than 30 seconds on the grill would be burnt (it was that thin). No utensils and Miss Smiley was quick to chastise my 8-year-old grandson when I asked him to get some pre-wrapped ones from the counter. I told her that I was the one that sent him. Still ended up stirring my coffee with a knife. Eggs were fair; hash browns fair; bacon fair; sausage fair. Six of us eating breakfast and the bill was just a few dollars shy of $100. The 'Steak and Eggs' price is $18.95 and you're a fool if you pay that much. I was...twice. Let's talk about the 'ambiance' and the walls that are physically PEELING paint, the wobbly tables, the torn benches/seats and the overall filth in the place. This needs a John Tapper 'Restaurant Rescue' and he would probably turn and walk out again. Please, please tell your young waitress to get a personality and learn how to smile or she is going to be one miserable person to be around and live with for the next 60 years.

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.

We had burgers and malts. Burgers were hand patties and grilled perfectly. The malt was a treat and…read morethe fries were nummy. It might look like an old diner but definitely worth the stop! Service was great. The owner stopped by to greet us. Definitely a great stop!

This is such a cute little diner! We stopped here when we were passing through, it's right on the…read morehighway and very easy access. The malts were delicious and the food was all priced good. On top of that the service was great, fast and the lady was very nice. I would definitely recommend stopping here if you're in the area

It was delicious!! I'd rate it amazing!!…read moreLike I lived here a long time and I thought I was amazing

Has a retro diner feel. Good food, clean, friendly service. Good spot for breakfast or brunch.read more

We stopped in with family while we was in town visiting and the food was great! Large portions…read moretoo!! The service was fast and friendly! A great ma & pa type family location! We will be back!

Service was excellent... friendly and fast! Food was great and the portions were large. Lots of…read moreparking. Next time we're in Watertown we will be making another stop at the Wheel Inn

Dempsey's Brewery and Pubs nails that authentic Irish atmosphere so well, you half-expect a…read moreleprechaun to pinch your pint while you're not looking. The warm wooden digs and lively vibe make it a proper escape in Watertown, SD, though the only drawback is the constant buzz of chatter drowning out what should be some good ol' Dropkick Murphys tunes. I was particularly impressed by the great pastrami on homemade rye--tender, tangy meat stacked high on fresh-baked bread that could make even a New Yorker do a happy jig. Their bartenders are absolute gems, slinging drinks and banter with the charm of seasoned storytellers who somehow remember your name after one visit. One quirky touch is how the floors creak underfoot, like they're gossiping about all the pints spilled before you. Strangely enough, the soup of the day was tequila, a boozy curveball that had the whole place toasting with confused delight and empty bowls. The house brews hold their own, pairing like old friends with the hearty grub. All in all, Dempsey's is a witty, wonderful Watertown, SD gem.

We stopped to have lunch on way to SF. Waitress , Emily, usually works bar, served us with a smile…read moreand cheerful attitude. I order a pizza with capicola ham and pineapple. Sooooo good! Sister had chicken strips which she loved. Restaurant has old world charm. Worth the short journey if the interstate.

Almost never open. Food just so so. Wish things were better- sorry. It is tolerable for breakfast…read morebut nothing special , honestly.

Travel through Clark. Stopped in for lunch. Peggy knee the lady who owned the flower shop next…read morestore so I decided to stop in for tea and lunch while waiting for Peggy. First off: Friendly staff. Tip, I missed that the do shakes and malts. Maybe next time. Peg ordered chef salad and I order the Italian sub. Yum yum

We were travelling on motorcycles from Manning, IA to Rapid City and caught rain for the first 3…read more1/2 hours of the ride. We were hungry and soaked and turned off to grab a bite. We were so lucky to find the White Lake Cafe. The two ladies working welcomed us in and was quick to pour the coffee. We all 3 had the special of the day which was a beef sandwich. It was amazing! I wish we had a place like this close to home!!! Thank you White Lake Cafe.

Off highway 90. It doesn't look much from the outside, but food is great and great service. Very…read morefriendly people. Richard the waiter was extremely nice and pleasant. I had the white lake burger, with jalapeños was really good. For desert apple pie. Should try this place

The pizza was delicious. We were just passing through and decided to get takeout based on the…read morereviews. It did not disappoint. The person that took the order seemed a little upset about a takeout order, but, the food was good.

Their specialty is Pizza & I was very pleased with the mini pizza…read more Butch came out & took our order made us feel welcome. He told us a little about himself and the town. We had read the reviews and the pizza didn't let us down-- toppings were very plentiful, lots of cheese and crust was delicious. A great way to end a day of travel.