Covered Wagon Cafe & Bakery — Restaurant in De Smet

We were in town to see the Ingalls Homestead and wanted to find a local breakfast spot. Our search was a success when we found Ward's Store & Bakery.

Although the breakfast menu is small, everything on it was absolutely delicious. My kids ordered fresh toast (made with HOMEMADE wheat bread) and the ham & cheese omelette. I've never seen my kids eat so quickly! They said - "this is the best french toast ever!" and "I love these eggs I love these eggs I love these eggs!" I would agree - I had the breakfast sandwich with HOMEMADE wheat bread and it was gone within seconds - delicious!

Many locals were also inside enjoying their coffee - you could tell they come here often. The prices were reasonable, the donuts were light and fluffy, the friendly staff was attentive and the coffee was quite good too. If you're in town to see the Ingalls sites, be sure to stop in, you won't be...

We really enjoyed great customer service with delicious food and coffee at Ward's in DeSmet. The chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots and bun hit the spot on this cold blustery day! They offer delicious soups as well as salads, burgers, sandwiches, cookies, doughnuts and other items. We also loved looking around at their SD made items. I would recommend, and will be going back to Ward's when...

The food was proper food and home cooked. Made with care and the staff were kind and attentive. Really good coffee. Filled up with local people coming in for lunch and a chat. Crafts and artwork for sale or just to admire there. It is a delightful, bright, artistic, interesting and quirky place and I would eat here very regularly if I...