Attention Veterans: Sioux Falls Food Deals For Veterans Day

Monday, November 11th is Veterans Day and Sioux Falls restaurants are doing specials for veterans and active military personnel.

We can never thank our veterans enough for risking their lives for our freedom. There are some Sioux Falls restaurants and businesses sharing their appreciation for veterans by giving them a special meal or treat.

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Here is a list of Sioux Falls restaurants and businesses honoring their veterans and those actively serving in the military:

The Original Pancake House in Sioux Falls

The Original Pancake House in Sioux Falls is offering free meals for all veterans on Monday, November 11th. They don't take reservations! The local favorite is open from 6 AM until 2:45 PM.

ROAM Kitchen + Bar in Sioux Falls

ROAM Kitchen + Bar in Sioux Falls is offering veterans and active military personnel a free meal on Veterans Day. It's highly recommended to make a reservation for this event. You can call (605)-215-0020.

Oh My Cupcakes! in Sioux Falls

Sioux Empire veterans are in for a sweet surprise! Oh My Cupcakes! in Sioux Falls is giving veterans a free cupcake and a cup of coffee. The Cupcake Ninjas welcome veterans to stay for as long as they like to share stories or just to chat. They're open 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Barrel House in Sioux Falls

The Barrel House in Sioux Falls is giving all veterans and first responders a free entree from 11 AM to 10 PM on Monday, November 11th.

Chick-fil-A Empire Place in Sioux Falls

Chick-fil-A Empire Place in Sioux Falls is honoring all veterans past and present with some tasty favorites. From 6:30 AM until 10:30 AM, veterans can receive a free Chick-fil-A biscuit. Then for lunch and dinner beginning at 10:30 AM, veterans can enjoy a free Chick-fil-A sandwich. All veterans and active military personnel must show a valid military ID.

Kwik Star in the Sioux Empire

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Veterans and Military members will receive a free breakfast sandwich and 16oz Karuba Coffee, milk, or orange juice from any Kwik Star in the Sioux Empire.

Blue Rock Bar & Grill in Sioux Falls

Blue Rock Bar & Grill in Sioux Falls is offering veterans a free salad from the salad bar for lunch.

Thank you to all of the men and women fighting for our country and freedom!

10 Small-Town South Dakota Restaurants That Are Worth The Drive

The Sioux Empire is full of restaurants that are long-known to be local favorites.

Sure, they might be a short drive from home, but you won't regret the experience at these hometown mainstays.

Here are 10 of the best small-town restaurants in South Dakota.

Gallery Credit: Andy Gott

Iconic Sioux Falls: Phillips Avenue Diner, a Downtown Gem

I'll never forget the best malt I ever had. It was many years ago at a new restaurant in Sioux Falls. The restaurant was housed in a silver Airstream trailer on Louise Avenue and was called The Market Diner. The malt was so creamy and I think it was probably the first time I'd ever had whipped cream on top of a malt.

The Market Diner was a unique '50s-style dining experience with neon signs, classic vinyl booths, stainless steel counter stools, and even a jukebox.

That was over 20 years ago. The Market Diner became Dixie Brothers Grill and eventually closed.

A few years later, the trailer was moved to a downtown location on Phillips Avenue, extensively remodeled and renamed Phillips Avenue Diner. The malts have not changed, nor has the diner ambiance.

POSE: Phillips Avenue Diner is South Dakota's Most Instagrammed Restaurant

My niece Ashlea and I ventured downtown and had lunch at Phillips Avenue Diner. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. It's diner classics turned up a notch.

The breakfast menu includes omelets, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, and of course waffles. Recently, Phillips Avenue Diner's waffles were named the best in South Dakota according to Food Network.

Ashlea had the Ranch Burger and it came topped with bacon, onion rings, American cheese, and BBQ sauce. She substituted sweet potato fries.

My selection was the Burger of Champions. You can substitute a chicken breast for any burger, so I had mine with chicken, Applewood bacon, ham, and American cheese. It also comes with a hard-fried egg on top, but I chose to hold that.

Eat local. Some of the best food and atmosphere can be found at local, non-national chain restaurants. Try Phillips Avenue Diner at 121 S. Phillips Avenue and explore downtown Sioux Falls while you're at it.

Check out the menu here and enjoy one of Sioux Falls' iconic restaurants.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown