The food is good for a small town American diner. There's a cook that comes out to help the front…read moreof house staff and he does a jam up job, very nice, great service and pretty funny. The wait staff is good except for one person. I don't know her name but she's heavy set and usually has a red face with acne and is in a terrible mood. We're surprised she's worked there this long. If I owned the place I would fire her, she has no manners, no sense of urgency, no sense of humor and is generally unpleasant. She must work for fun because I'm sure she doesn't make much in tips. If we know she's working we avoid the place and drive to Bismarck to eat breakfast. What a bummer can't even go into the only breakfast joint in town because such a miserable person ruins the whole restaurant. Another postive about this place is the older gal with a few tattoos on her arms, what a gem. This woman doesn't seem like she would be friendly but she's the best, sweetest, attentive waitress they have. We really enjoy having her help us out, we really enjoy the restaurant and it's a bummer because quite a few people around town say the same thing about the one bad apple.

Second time I came in this place for lunch and again disappointing, everything frozen nothing…read morehomemade about this place

Sadly, this staple of BIS & legendary caramel roll icon has officially closed (last week) d/t…read moreretirement/ medical issues. Fortunately, Bearscat Bakehouse is accepting their gift certificates, to help ease the transaction (talk about community love) I wish them a long & happy retirement, along with a speedy recovery from surgery.

We went for the caramel rolls, but they were out. Settled for the homemade rhubarb kuchen and ice…read morecream. The kuchen was delicious but because we got there at 11 they were already out of caramel rolls...couldn't give them 5 stars just because of this. I understand they are supposed to be delicious, but I just can't on premise alone. The bathroom is clean...but SUPER SMALL...just be prepared for something the size of an airplane toilet! I was just there a few weeks ago, if it's truly closed permanently that is really sad. There aren't enough of these places left and we need to keep them going!

Check out in-depth video review here…read more https://youtube.com/shorts/N-0XGMWBRJI?is=R5wzLo3RiiOi8YZx Dakota Diner was a pleasant surprise. If you're a truck driver passing through North Dakota, I'd definitely recommend stopping by. First, shoutout to my server, Taya. Customer service was A1 from start to finish. She was friendly, professional, took my order quickly, and made the whole experience enjoyable. I ordered the fried pickles and fried mushrooms, and both came out fast and were prepared really well. I'd give the fried pickles a 7.8/10 and the fried mushrooms a 7.1/10. No complaints at all. The thing that really stood out to me, though, was something I've never seen before. I sat at the front bar, and instead of regular bar stools, they had what felt like actual high-quality truck seats. As a truck driver, that was such a cool touch. Comfortable seating like that makes a difference after a long day on the road, and it's something that sets Dakota Diner apart from other places I've visited. I also owe the staff an apology. I'd been driving so hard that I was completely absent-minded and accidentally started walking out without paying my bill. Taya actually had to run outside to get my attention. I was honestly pretty embarrassed, but they were incredibly understanding and handled the situation with kindness and professionalism. I really appreciated the grace they showed me. Overall, I had a great experience and would absolutely stop here again. Good food, quick service, outstanding hospitality, and a unique touch that truck drivers can appreciate. Four stars from me. Check out in-depth video review here https://youtube.com/shorts/N-0XGMWBRJI?is=R5wzLo3RiiOi8YZx

We were on the search for a quick dinner that included some North Dakota classics, including the…read more (All entrees come with a side of a type of potato). The Dakota diner staff provides the warm diner feel that is comforting after a long road trip. The interior also resembles a diner, offering a variety of breakfast and lunch options that are served all day. We also ordered a sausage and cheese omelette, which came with a side of hashbrowns, which I thought were pretty good. What I also liked about this diner was their soup and salad bar, available for just an additional few dollars, which was nice since it can be tough to get some greens in during a road trip. It came with unlimited trips to the soup and salad bar, and the salad bar also surprisingly included potato salad, pasta vinaigrette salad, and macaroni salad. It's nothing fancy, but that's how a diner should be!

The food was great, large portions and fast service. I had the chicken fried steak breakfast, which…read morecame with eggs and hash browns, and I added a side of biscuits and gravy. Overall, the food and service were a 10/10. I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again.

We really enjoyed their breakfast. It was hot and tasty. The caramel roll is a must try as it was…read morea delicious dessert. Nice decor and great classic look.

Very comfortable and clean the restaurant with a very menu and a helpful staff. Two thumbs upread more

I kind of understand the appeal because it's sort of like home cooking. The problem is that my…read moremother wasn't that great a cook. The food was pretty bland. The knoephla soup had a ton of knoephla swimming in sweet cream, but no potato or any other flavor. The only redeeming dish we had was the sour cream apple pie. It's not that any of it was bad... it just wasn't all that great. Although I know people who sear by it, so take my opinion with a pinch of pfeffer. Service was quick, and the server was helpful. The ambiance is VERY small town cafe.

Sadly, the only thing this restaurant has going for them is the location…read more I've tried multiple times being there's not many options, and every time I end up disappointed. Don't waste your money on the breakfast buffet. I'm curious where one even purchases such bland bacon. It's to bad really, it's not that hard to make decent food.

Want to disappoint yourself, order the breakfast/ brunch buffet on Sunday. Everything empty always…read more Horrible. Over cooked and unpleasant to eat

Fantastic fried chicken, better than KFC. Always a treat for my family to eat here. Gotta have a…read morebowl of knoephla or borscht when you order. A Dickinson mainstay that I hope is here to stay. Always a blast to enjoy small talk with Jack when you check out. I love their ice in the soft drinks, it's that small-cube "hospital" ice that turns your drink super cold in a hurry. The atmosphere is cozy, and like others suggested, grandma's house kinda cozy. Who doesn't like going to grandma's house? They need more chickens in the restaurant decor! Hahaha I still don't know why they replaced their iconic old sign "BUCKETS OF CHICKEN" with that hideous new one. Even on closer inspection (like 5-feet away) I still can't figure out what that clip art image in the middle is. A kettle, octopus with some tomatoes? Lol

Closed at 6:30 pm on a summer evening. Arrived 6:32. Who does this?…read more Took me forever to find non-chain restaurant food in this town.

Good food. Great service. Reasonably priced. Have a milkshake, you won't regret it!!!!!!read more

The food is good, the staff is friendly. The dining area is very quiet and clean. Decorated from…read moreback in the 80's and 90's feel. I recommend it to anyone who wants great food and drinks and it is close to the interstate,I-94.

Great cheese buttons every Friday. Delicious Carmel Rolls and dinner rolls. Service is great.read more

The highlight of a visit to Fried's is the service. You feel like you just walked into someone's…read morehome. The servers are super friendly and helpful. The food is also very good, and includes lots of selections from their North Dakota "Germans from Russia" heritage. Cheese buttons, shoop noodles, sausage and kraut, carmel rolls, etc. Portions are also generous, and prices are reasonable. Besides the friendly atmosphere, you can also browse their quirky gift/pawn shop.