6 Neighborhood Restaurants In North Dakota With Food So Good You’ll Be Back For Seconds
There’s nothing quite the same as your favorite local restaurant. It’s reliable – you know that no matter how many times you go, the service and food will always be wonderful. It’s the next best thing to your own family’s home cooking and you always feel safe in making the decision to eat there. No surprises, no risks, just your favorite dish from the menu and the nice feeling of eating local.
Even though you may have a set favorite, when you travel it never hurts to try the place that’s popular with the locals. These 6 restaurants are examples of exactly that, and the people who live there have to like them for a reason so you can feel secure in choosing them when you’re in town.
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It's hard to find a local in the Bismarck and Mandan area that hasn't had A&B's pizza, and even harder to find someone who doesn't love it. A&B's has been the local favorite pizza place for decades. All of their ingredients are local and fresh and handmade to perfection. Try their taco pizza, that tends to be a local favorite. Everything here is delicious whether you dine in, take out, or get it delivered.
A&B Pizza has three locations in the Bismarck/Mandan area.
1017 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck
311 S 7th St, Bismarck
609 1st St NE, Mandan.
Doesn't this waffle look like a work of art? It's just as tasty, too, like everything at the North Side Cafe. This is definitely a local hot spot in Grand Forks, everyone coming again and again for the delicious home-cooked meals that they serve. If they have caramel rolls available when you stop by, do NOT pass one up. They are to die for!
North Side Cafe is located at 3450 Gateway Dr, Grand Forks.
Comfort food is where it's at in CJ's Kitchen. Breakfast is their specialty and they have all the favorites the locals know and love. Even though it's a little newer than some of the really old mom & pop places, CJ's has certainly made an impact with the locals and has quickly become a favorite of many. Their Cuban Sandwich - shown above - is one of their staple menu items and a must try if you visit.
CJ's Kitchen is located at 1601 South University Dr, Fargo.
There's no better place to get homemade ice cream in North Dakota than Pride Dairies. Everyone who lives in Bottineau definitely knows about this place, and loves it, too. The ice cream is out of this world good and the perfect treat for any time. They hand make it themselves and you can buy it by the cone or by the half gallon in a variety of flavors. It's the last small town creamery in North Dakota and won't be leaving any time soon - everyone loves it way too much to ever let it go.
Pride Dairy is located at 517 Thompson St, Bottineau.
IDK is a popular spot in Jamestown that keeps locals coming back for more, and it will do the same for you as soon as you try it. Their burgers and wings are absolutely amazing, and the rest of their sandwiches and melts are awesome, too. There's a lot to choose from and all of it is great, so stop by and try it for yourself.
IDK Bar & Grill is located at 1009 13th St NE, Jamestown.
This quaint little cafe is a hidden gem that will blow your taste buds away. There's nothing quite like their delicious, home cooked, hearty meals with generous portions to enjoy. Whether you stop by at breakfast or lunch (they close at 2PM), this place has nothing but good food to serve to you.
Country Rose Cafe is located at 837 E Villard St, Dickinson.
Mmm, all of these places sound so good! I certainly wouldn’t mind some breakfast at one of these places right now. There are so many small restaurants hiding all over North Dakota. Some of them wouldn’t look it from the outside, but the food they serve inside these restaurants is nothing short of spectacular.
Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
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