February 29th, 2008
Now that you’ve begun planning a trip to Centerville, South Dakota, to check out the Old Street Cafe, you may want to make note of the Royal Bake Shop, which is located just a few blocks down the street.
Each time we were in Centerville, we preceded our lunch with a stop at the bakery. It’s been in business for an impressive 61 years, and the baked goods we sampled were top-notch. You can’t really go wrong with anything in the counter – the jelly filled, cream filled, glazed and frosted donuts are all worthy of purchase.
In addition, there is a section for dining in, where you can enjoy some fresh coffee with your donut. If you really enjoy your visit, you may even want to consider purchasing it: the owners are looking for buyers according to the bakery’s website.
Brian McMillin |
Food |
February 23rd, 2008
After reading an article about Centerville, South Dakota, in South Dakota Magazine, we decided to take some time to visit. In fact, Amanda and I have traveled there each of the last three weekends. The community, located about 40 miles southwest of Sioux Falls, features a nice downtown area considering its population of around 1,000 people. In addition to a bakery, market, museum, and variety store, there’s a pretty good restaurant called The Old Street Cafe.
The interior is clean, featuring tablecloths with a country decor and a mix of clever signs and historical pictures on the walls. The menu is varied, though fairly typical for a small-town cafe. The burgers were consistently tasty and juicy. The fries were hot and crispy. The grilled cheese, however, brought mixed results: once good, once terrible.
The most noteworthy item on the menu is definitely the fried green beans. Few restaurants serve them, but they’re unbelievably tasty: whole green beans that have been dipped in batter and deep-fat fried until golden brown. I’d suggest you order them as an appetizer and they’ll tide you over while you wait for your entrees.
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Brian McMillin |
Food, Places, South Dakota |
