Leo's Good Food — Restaurant in Redfield Township

Leo’s Good Food – A Time Warp Worth Stopping For

“Can I get you guys a little warm-up?”

That’s how I knew Leo’s was the real deal before the coffee even hit my cup. There’s something about a good small-town diner—one that makes you feel like you’ve been coming there for years, even if you just wandered in from two states away.

Leo’s in Redfield, South Dakota, is that kind of place. It’s a full-blown time warp, the kind of spot where the brown leather booths have been worn smooth from decades of conversation, where the wallpaper—patterned in western motifs, waterfowl, and even a framed diagram of 20 types of barbed wire—just works in a way only small-town diners can.

The food? Classic, unfussy, and perfect. The eggs come out yellower than you’ll find at any chain joint, the hash browns hit that perfect crispy-tender balance only a seasoned flattop can produce, and the coffee is exactly what diner coffee should be—a Lutheran-approved blend, smooth and bottomless.

It’s the kind of place that isn’t just about breakfast—it’s about history and connection. While I was soaking it all in, a waitress stopped to chat with a young woman at the counter. “We always knew you’d make it through,” she said before they hugged. A minute later, our own waitress leaned in and quietly told us, “She had stage four brain cancer. But she made it. And she made it back here.”

That’s Leo’s. More than a diner. More than a meal. A place that matters to the people who pass through its doors.

If you ever find yourself in Redfield, skip the drive-thru. Take the time. Stop at Leo’s. Because places like this don’t last forever—but they sure as hell deserve...

Stopped here because of great reviews. We love stopping in the smaller towns eating at hometown cafés. Walked in, Very Busy ! Love it. Very Clean :) Waitress was Very Good, (Reagan?) got us everything we needed, chk'd on us. Very good service.

But I have to tell you... The food ? That was horrid. Both my plate and my husband's I mean it was absolutely the worst. We ate a bit, and left. Ate enough to get us to another restaurant. I am sorry, I dislike rudeness, and I am not trying to be. As busy as it was I was a bit shocked at how bad the food was.

You clearly have the customer base there. They deserve better food. **We didn't say anything to the waitress about the food because it wasn't just 1 or 2 items that was not good. We weren't looking...

Love this place, staff are so generous. Their food is very good and fast to! Its family friendly and they welcome children. They were so nice when my infant started to scream . They have a room downstairs, it's very spacious and clean .. I used it for my sons first birthday party. And it was SO CHEAP! they asked if there was anything they could do down there for me and offered to cater . I have always loved their pie to it's so good.!! It's my first choice to eat at in redfield . Definitely reccomend to anyone looking for...