You Wouldn’t Expect Some Of The Best Chicken Fried Steak In South Dakota To Be From A Gas Station, But It Is

Cowboy Corner, a gas station in South Dakota, offers exceptional home-cooked meals that have earned it a feature on Food Network.

When you think of typical gas station foods, which come to mind? Microwave burritos? Bags of chips and beef jerky? Maybe stale hot dogs and tostadas? If you didn't answer a mouthwatering chicken fried steak, you have obviously never eaten at this South Dakota gas station with some of the best food we have ever had!

Welcome to the one and only Cowboy Corner!

Located just south of Badlands National Park in Interior, Cowboy Corner may look like your average convenience store on the outside. However, once you open the door and get a whiff of the down-home cooking, you know you're in for something special.

Featuring a rotating menu prepared by the one and only Sue, the Cowboy Corner offers a daily lunch special Monday through Saturday and a delicious dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.

What kind of lunches does the Cowboy Corner prepare? Think chicken enchiladas, prime rib sandwiches, chili, and meatloaf.

Sue does it right when it comes to weekend supper, beginning with her famous chicken fried steak on Fridays.

What's a chicken fried steak without homemade mashed potatoes and gravy? Sue's comes with that and a homemade roll!

In addition to chicken fried steak, the Cowboy Corner offers juicy prime rib on Saturday evenings.

Can you see why this hidden gem was featured on Food Network?

To learn more about the Cowboy Corner - including daily specials and hours of operation - be sure to like its page on Facebook.

Do you have a favorite restaurant, event, or attraction that you would like to see featured on Only in South Dakota? Tell us about it via our nomination form! After you finish eating, you will want to Hike The Notch Trail Stairway To Nowhere In South Dakota for a magical woodland adventure.

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