Central Dakota Perk
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Central Dakota Perk

500 E 1st St, Sioux Falls, SD

★★★★★4.9(25 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This passionate owner-operated spot in Sioux Falls has earned a devoted following for its organic beans and genuinely warm hospitality, with regulars raving about both the espresso-focused drinks and surprisingly excellent chai. What sets Central Dakota Perk apart is the owner's infectious love for his craft—customers consistently mention his friendly, down-to-earth presence and the care that translates directly into every cup. Whether you're lingering for a specialty drink or grabbing a quick cold brew, you'll find reasonable prices, quality ingredients, and the kind of small-business heart that keeps people coming back.

What to expect

Specialty drinksEspresso focusedTraditional drinksFamily friendlyCold brewSlow sitLight food

Google Reviews

Tiffany B
★★★★★7 months ago

Would love to try this place, but it was closed today! Not sure if it's permanently closed or I just tried it on a bad day. Hopefully they'll reopen!

Dustin Spieker
★★★★★a year ago

What a breath of fresh air to have a small business oriented, family man operating a business. Friendly, down to earth, always smiling, genuinely good person. On to the coffee..Sorry, insert monopolized coffee chains, will be coming here for our occasional coffee fix. Great flavored coffee and priced below other coffee places. Convenient drive up window, can walk or drive thru window. Extensive menu, literally, he has thought of whatever coffee drink special drink. Support this business, hands down, a must visit.

Kelsey Vanden Brink
★★★★★2 years ago

I have grown to love Central Dakota Perk so much! I love supporting a small, local business and their drinks are the best! They have all organic beans, which I love, and whenever I let the barista choose my drink, it’s amazing!

Ethan S
★★★★★2 years ago

My favorite place in town for drinks! Their Chai is so dang good!! Hot or iced. Everything is reasonably priced, and the staff is very friendly! Also tried the Philly Cheesesteak from the food truck, super good!! Lines are never long and they are effective and efficient with their time. Highly recommend.

Autumn Wahle
★★★★★3 years ago

As soon as I pulled up, I could tell the owner has a lot of passion for his work and it shows in his high quality coffee! Great coffee and customer service! There's so many flavors, it's hard to pick just one. I had an iced Heath latte and it was delicious, can't wait to try more flavors.

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