The 10 Best Diners in South Dakota — 2026

We compared all 51 diners in South Dakota on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · 12th Fryn' Pan Family RestaurantSioux Falls Pancakes

(605) 336-7159 Website View listing

#2 · Cook's KitchenBrookings

(605) 692-1303 Website View listing

#3 · Phillips Avenue DinerSioux Falls

(605) 335-4977 Website View listing

#4 · Marlin's Family RestaurantMitchell All-day breakfast

(605) 996-2351 Website View listing

#5 · Fairmont DinerRapid City

(605) 791-4151 Website View listing

#6 · 2nd Street DinerMadison All-day breakfast

(605) 256-4441 Website View listing

#7 · Ditty'sKimball

(605) 778-6567 Website View listing

#8 · Wheel InnWatertown

(605) 886-4649 Website View listing

#9 · Lee Street Station CafeDeadwood

(605) 578-1952 Website View listing

#10 · ZestoMitchell

(605) 996-4329 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (open 24 hours, all-day breakfast, retro, pancakes, milkshakes, pie), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.