While South Dakota certainly has its share of fancy restaurants, it’s often the undiscovered hole-in-the-wall joints that tickle the tastebuds. Here’s a little restaurant in Kimball that you might not know about, but you definitely need to plan a visit soon.

*We just got word that The Back 40 is moving to Mitchell! In the meantime, the owner is leasing this super cool property to another restaurant, which will open soon. Check out the new restaurant here, and watch for an article on the brand new Back 40 location in Mitchell.

The Back 40 is the kind of place that you drive by several times, thinking it might be an abandoned building or a junk yard.
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Then you might notice the sign, with its quirky car doors and truck tailgate.
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It's worth it to explore this place, because it's actually a hidden gem.
Remember that clubhouse you had when you were a kid?
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That's what The Back 40 looks like - a cool old building that someone filled with awesome junk, threw in a few tables and some mismatched chairs and started serving tasty food.
When the weather's warm enough, you can dine on the back patio.
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Scoot your folding chair right up to the cable wire reel tables. The back patio is full of fun junk, too. Check out the boots and various footwear hanging from the tree, the vintage signs, and the bits and pieces from automobiles long past their prime.
Grab a stool at the open air bar, and enjoy a beer or two.
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Catch some live music during Sunday Brunch from 10 AM to 3 PM.
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The food here might surprise you. The owners focus on farm-to-table fare, and the burgers are to die for. Get yours with hand-cut fries...
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...or try the homemade potato chips. The burgers might take a minute - they're made to order, fresh off the grill.
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If you're not in the mood for a burger, we highly recommend the chicken fingers.
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The next time you're in the neighborhood, stop in and check out The Back 40.
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You'll find it at 300 W. Highway 16 in Kimball.

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