If you like extra crispy bacon and burnt pancakes this is the place. I ordered a blueberry pancake…read morewith a side of bacon and my husband ordered #4. We also ordered 2 hot drinks. The drinks luke warm. My husband's meal was good except the extra crispy bacon. I sent my pancake back and the second one was similar to the first. No apology given.

Slow to acknowledge our existence when we walked in. My granddaughter's bacon cheeseburger order,…read morewith instructions to hold everything else apparently meant hold the cheese as well. I had the $14.50 grass-fed all-beef burger (the menu promised "incredible flavor"). It was incredibly tasteless, possibly because it was incredibly overdone, as was the bacon cheeseless burger next to me. We ate our meals on a very sticky table -mentioned in other reviews. And by sticky: my granddaughter's stuffed toy had to be peeled off the table, leaving a little fur behind. No one asked us 'how is everything?' They learned that restraint from previous frank responses. And I am sympathetic to the suggestion of 'just send the food back.' Or 'just complain to the management.' But consider particular circumstances and time constraints - never mind the chance of resolution, given the apathy in the room. This will have to do as a complaint to management. Hope it improves their food and service.

This place is amazing! Delicious hometown food with an inviting atmosphere! Definitely recommend…read moretheir omelets for Breakfast and the Reuben for lunch!

Great food and friendly service. Good portions and reasonable prices. Can't wait to go back!read more

Great place to eat great environment every person that works there is very polite and it has…read moreamazing food

You have some legendary places to Eat in Brookings and for Breakfast Cook's Kitchen is it! Amazing…read morebreakfast choices and the quality of food is second to none! Be ready for the "little" pancakes and "tiny" skillets - be hungry and prepared to finish! A Gem off Main Street you have to visit! Thanks to all the Great Servers also!

My boyfriend and I decided to dine here last night before a country concert. Our reservation was at…read more5pm and boy am I glad we had reservations two hours before the concert because this place was not ready for the crowd they were about to receive. I did appreciate that we were seated right away (reservations took priority over walk ins) but it took about 10 minutes before we were handed waters and menus. It then took 30 minutes before we received our appetizer to which we were then told the rest of our food was done at the same time. Typically, I don't prefer to eat my appetizer at the same time as my entree, but in this case I worried with how slow of service we were receiving I wouldn't see my entree for another hour. Almost all of our food was amazing. I ordered a house salad and the Fillet of Beef with mashed potatoes. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and wild rice soup and the prime rib. He said the prime rib wasn't anything to write home about but it did the job. Overall, service was slow but everyone was super nice. I think they just need to hire a few more people which I know is difficult to do. I really hope this place can find the help they need because the food is so good and I want to see this place continue to succeed.

This place is wonderful. Very cozy atmosphere for a beautiful dinner or even a special night out. I…read morejust happen to come on a customer appreciation night as well as when the SD university choir was singing carols throughout the evening. Very beautiful evening. Additionally, the food and drink was spot on. Very excited to come back and try something else.

Good place to eat if your in the area! I love the Fact that they have gas. Some times I forget to…read morefill up in town and nice for the boat and movers since its right by the house. And I always get a Sioux City soda. Bait, tackle, Gas, food, It's all there. I even got a ski rope for the boat the other day. I'm Glad their in the community and hope they have a good year.

Went for a drive on a Saturday morning and ended up at Lakeview restaurant for breakfast. We…read moreordered typical northern-midwest breakfast including eggs, sausage, pancake, hashbrowns and toast. It took a little longer than expected to get our food but the over-easy eggs were fine and the pancake was excellent. The toast was toward the burnt side which happens to be how we like it, although not ordered that way. The hashbrowns appeared to originate from frozen, not fresh but that is typical for the area. The restaurant is connected to a convenience store that operates a doorbell each time the door is opened. If you can put up with frequent 'ding-dong' during your meal it won't bother you. The bathrooms are quite small, one-person only, which is odd because the restaurant also contains a bar. Prices were a little high for a typcial breakfast diner but Lakeview is in a tourist-oriented area so they charge a little more. The wait staff was friendly and appeared to check back with customers frequently. I would go there again.

Chicken fried steak breakfast, served all day, was a huge, generous serving and there was not a…read moremorsel left. Chicken salad sandwich with soup was one lunch special and it was very good. The service was friendly and efficient. It has to be for the sheer volume of meals served. The decor is homey and while everything is a bit worn it's clean and comfortable.

Stopped in for a bite before we headed out to the ice arena for some hockey. Got to admit that the…read morefood was great service was quick with an outstanding server. Highly recommend for some home cooking.

I got the turkey breakfast burrito and the vanilla raspberry iced marcha. Both were goodread more

Stopping here is a must anytime I am in the area. Their chai is deliciously creamy and today I had…read morethe pistachio white chocolate mocha. The pistachio was definitely the star in this drink. It was a little too sweet for my tastes so I would recommend decreasing the flavor in your drink if you like a more "espresso-forward" flavor. The gal working was pleasant and greeted me the instant I came through the door. It has the vibe of a local, cozy coffee shop which I absolutely love!

In town on travel and stopped in. The atmosphere was laid back, eclectic, antique, and hauntingly…read moreinviting. The menu was limited but the food was made with love! I heard another customer who was raving about the poutine and desserts. The chef put thought into his dishes and it shows. I had the chicken ceased wrap and it had the perfect combo of ingredients and the veggies were great, homemade croutons were a welcome surprise in a wrap and they added the perfect crunch to every bite. I also opted for the fresh coleslaw mentioned by the waitress it was delish! My dining partner ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with a side of fresh creamed cucumber salad the other fresh offering mentioned by the server. She also shared that many of the veggies are farm to table! We both agreed that both cold salads were amazing! We both cleared our plates and visited with the waitstaff who shared the history and significance of some of the artwork featured in the restaurant. This place is a must stop for good cooking and a warm welcome!

I heard about this place on FB, and the menu sounded very good, a variety I didn't expect from such…read morea small town. i liked that their daily special changes weekly. So I decided to give it a try when I was visiting from CA. I was hungry for chicken fried steak which I don't see often where I live. They did not disappoint! My order also came with a nice side salad. If that was not enough, they surprised me with a free dessert! Who does that???? I was too full at this point so I took it home and ate it later...mmmmmm, yum! I told the owner that, next time I am in town, I am going to try their Indian taco! (Sorry, no photo, I demolished it in a hurry!)

Cutest little cozy cafe with all the best breakfast selections. Daily lunch specials. Staff is so…read morekind and food has been 100% on every visit. Yes, it's true, it's cash/check only but raid your piggy bank, it's worth it.

The Cafe is always set with beautiful fresh flowers at every table. Today we tried breakfast…read more Everything was fresh and delicious. I had the veggie omelette with gluten free toast. Good news for those of us with celiac, they have a dedicated toaster and understand the need to keep it dedicated gluten free!! Order at the counter and they bring the food to you. They have some gluten free treats but I didn't try anything today. Everyone at my table enjoyed their food.

After planning to meet someone at Old Market and finding out they were closed that day, my lunch…read moredate suggested this cafe. She had been here several times before and was a fan, but this was my first time. I perused the menu, but she kept recommending the pasta. It's actually a pretty neat menu; they have a pasta dish for different regions of the world. The French pasta is Spinach Dill, the Greek pasta has tomatoes and feta and black olives, etc. So that's cool. I ordered the Greek pasta and thoroughly enjoyed it. I asked for the half portion and I still couldn't finish it, so you could easily share a plate with someone if you wanted to. The other perk of my meal was the water. It's self-serve and has cucumbers and/or lemons in it. Nummmmmmmy! The dessert was magical. My lunch date picked out some baklava and shared it with me. Good gracious... like a celebration of cinnamon! Four stars for the food, five stars for the desserts, but ultimately I went with a three-star rating. I value "the experience" at a restaurant, including the ambiance and decor and vibe, and a cafe attached to a children's museum (although awesome) does not leave me inspired. That being said, it's great that they have such a fine quality eatery available for the families to eat at after a day at the museum!