The food is really good the coffee is very good as well. I've just heard several horror stories on how employees are treated.

Very friendly, and polite service. The breakfast is phenomenal, and every coffee that I've had has been very good, the price is very good considering the service. Today was my second time here and I'll definitely keep making the 30 min drive to come back for more. Marlee was our server and she did an amazing job! Always checked up and made sure we were set. read more

Cafe Brule - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vermillion, South Dakota

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Cute place in Vermillion. Had the BEST pork chop I have ever eaten! Had carmelized sauce on it and damn it was good. Their gluten free desserts are spectacular! read more

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Decided on Cafe Brule because of the great reviews. I ordered the salmon which was touted on the menu as having an orange glaze and accompanied by steamed broccoli and brown rice with quinoa. I was also told by the waitress that it was very popular. My dinner arrived, and the salmon was boiled to the point of being almost unrecognizable. Needless to say, it was significantly over cooked, and there was absolutely no glaze anywhere to be found. The rice was covered in an excessively salty broth of what I'm guessing was supposed to be a Demi-glacé. It was inedible. The broccoli was not steamed. It was charred on the ends as if it had been cooked in the oven from frozen. I ordered the Stout Chocolate Cake for dessert. It was okay. It had a very light crumb, but very little chocolate flavor. The icing was very nice. Service was meh. Lots of staff, they weren't busy, and seemed as if only one or 2 waitresses were actually waiting tables. read more

Outstanding every time we've stopped in. Fast, friendly and gourmet food. It can get extremely busy but the staff is efficient while remaining very pleasant and polite! I would recommend dinning here every time you come to town, don't miss an opportunity to this eclectic dining experience! read more

Great place with a big menu. Overall good place. Range of food which is nice for whatever your feeling but it is a relatively small place.

I ordered the keto chicken with mushrooms, Gruyere cheese, spinach, and a huge spiral of avocado. I was hoping that as a keto meal it would at least be palatable, but it was amazing. It's one of the best meals I have ever had. My dining partner had a bacon cheeseburger with fries, and said it was delicious. read more

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I give 3 stars based on the attentiveness of servers and the delicious roasted red pepper Gouda bisque. The main serving, listed as mufalata was extremely disappointing. The sandwich was dry, missing 4 essential ingredients, Sicilian style sesame bread, oil, vinegar, and olive salad. I ordered a lemon curd dessert. That turned out to be a basic lemon bar. read more

Must stop by and eat here! We had the combination breakfast plates (#3, #6), chicken & waffles, Norwegian eggs benedict and we were not disappointed! Our group ordered specialty coffee, dark roast and regular house coffee and we were all very satisfied. read more

The food is bomb and the service is excellent. Also the waitresses are pretty lol just sayin

Although it looks mostly like a coffee shop and bakery, we came for the fried cheese curds that needed a stronger-seasoned coating and more color. A rogue "potatoes brule" slipped into my batch of cheese curds. Like a flattened fried gnocchi, the homey yet clever potatoes were the star of the day. The best part of the pot roast dip was the chewy baguette made on-site. The meat was fine but the sandwich was hard to eat because the bread was narrow and, unlike a French dip where the slices of roast beef cling together, the pot roast crumbled into chunks. With ingredients that played well together, the chicken breast and green apple panini had evenly grilled bread and carefully distributed melted cheddar cheese (not just lazily placed in the middle). The menu said "artisan bread" which was rather ordinary sliced white and not crusty like the baguette. On a technical note, the sliced bread meant this was not a panini but a grilled cheese sandwich. read more

Delicious food with different dietary options. Excellent service, its my favorite place to eat breakfast.

Sunday breakfast was excellent. The restaurant was swamped, but the staff was awesome, and even had a sense of humor.

Our party of four were looking for a family restaurant but didn't want a 'Perkins' kind of experience. We got lucky and found Cafe Brûlée! It was an inviting and positive experience from the beginning to end. The menu selection is new American, with a wide variety of coffee drinks, non alcoholic and alcohol drinks to choose from. Since it was a late lunch for us we opted for sandwiches. We ordered the patty melt, country chicken wrap and Greek chicken wrap. All the sandwiches were delicious. One person in our party had the coffee and she wasn't too impressed. I don't think the coffee was terrible but it wasn't the best either. Otherwise our experience was nice. It's a good place to meet friends. Also they make wedding cakes that looked absolutely gorgeous. read more

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Very over priced. Customer service okay. Management unprofessional. I would not recommend.

If you are coming near here and you love breakfast, this is your stop. We stumbled upon this joint, and FREQUENTLY return for the best breakfast around! We have almost tried their entire breakfast menu, and most everything has been great. They have really good funky food and classics. They do have some flaws... I wouldn't recommend coming if you are a waffle lover, they are okay. I'm not a huge fan of their lunch menu. But staff is friendly, we don't come often enough for people to remember us, but we've had the same waiter on multiple occasions and they are always wonderful. We haven't tried their cakes, yet, but our next order will be from here to see how it is. Coffee is also very good! read more

You might have to wait to get seated because this place is always busy, but that's a good sign. I've never had a bad meal there, I personally recommend their reuben, you won't leave hungry. The wait staff is very attentive and the wait for your order is average time. read more

Went in on a Saturday and they were slammed. Came in after 11 am so breakfast was over. Just had a Coffee. I was surprised when they did not bring out fresh cream but the prepackaged stuff. That is what they lost a star for. Maybe it was just because they were slammed. The comeley staff was very welcoming even though they were slammed. read more

1st time here to Cafe Brule and we went for breakfast. We were greeted and sat immediately. The waiter was courteous and professional, but he was busy with alot of tables. Which meant my coffee went empty. (Minus 1 star) The food was good. A breakfast sandwich and a 2 egg meat combo plate. The regular coffee was good as well. I like the place. It looks like it has a lot of different pastries to order and i have to try their beignets. I will definitely return for breakfast and also try their lunch and dinner menu before i leave the area. read more

My favorite restaurant in Vermillion! All of the food is delicious, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is cute and cozy. The fancy coffee drinks are so good. Sugar FTW! So far I've had their SLT (Salmon, Lettuce, Tomato sandwich), fries, Thai chicken pizza, Chunky Monkey pancakes, raspberry cheesecake, chocolate stout cake, creme brule, rasperberry white chocolate coffee and creme brule coffee. All amazing. My new goal is to eventually eat everything here! It can get busy, but we've so far always been seated right away. Groups of four or more might have to wait longer to get a table put together. Worth the wait. read more

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We came for brunch about 11:30 AM on a Sunday. We were seated quickly despite it being very busy. We both really enjoyed our meals. I don't think either of us finished our meals the portions were very large. The waffle I ordered on the side was so wonderful I would have been happy with just that as my meal. We also ordered mimosas which were more champagne than orange juice but I won't complain about that! I will gladly come back and I'll be sure to recommend this to anybody who asks! read more

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Café Brûle is a great place to stop in anytime! Breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert and coffee! It's one of my favorites anytime I'm in Vermillion SD. It's a typical cafe style atmosphere, average noise level and the staff is always friendly. You'll notice the place is full of college students and an occasional local or two. Their desserts are fantastic and you can't go wrong with one of there many coffee drinks. Worth a try! read more

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We stopped as we were passing through Vermillion. Recommended by the local hotel we were not disappointed! Service is excellent (thank you Richard). The roasted red pepper Gouda soup was delicious! I had the half order of meatloaf along with garlic mashed. My wife had the half order pot roast beef, garlic mashed potatoes and the mixed veggies. Both of our meats and potatoes were smothered with fantastic gravy! We highly recommend stopping! read more

Cafe Brule - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vermillion, South Dakota

Great food. Huge menu. Perfect small town vibe. Great any time of day! Whether a coffee chat or full on meal - highly recommend! Oh! Not many restaurants do a Monte Christo anymore - Cafe Brûlé does though! read more

Great place for some variety in both main menu and dessert. I had a summer special if avocado tacos which was yummy then a GF flourless chocolate cake and raspberry latte with oat milk for dessert. Everything was great. Service was super friendly and place was cute. This would be my top recommendation in the area for breakfast lunch or dinner. We'll be back! read more

Food was good, the service was EXCELLENT. Went in with a large group of loud-ish friends and Marlee provided the best service we've ever had. She remembered everything, anticipated our needs, chatted and laughed with us... perfection. Thanks for putting up with us, Marlee! You're great! I'd also like to acknowledge Cafe Brule for being so blatantly inclusive and welcoming. Loved your Pride menu and hospitality. Thanks for making EVERYONE feel welcome! read more

This place used to be good. My husband and I usually visit when we are in the area once or twice a year. We haven't been for a couple of years because of the pandemic but did stop in during our last trip and were disappointed. The place was packed and really loud! The drapes that buffered much of the noise had been removed. It really needs an update as the chenille on the chairs is worn thin. The tables were uneven. It used to have ambiance but not any more. The food was just ok, and the menu was way too busy. I used to come just for the coffee, but that wasn't even good this time. I could not wait to leave. The place closes at 3 pm now. I am guessing it's because they can't get and keep help. read more

My son and I were on our way to Yellowstone. Stopped here on a Sunday afternoon. It was busy but well worth the wait. The staff were friendly and attentive. Food was excellent. read more

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Ordered: the Cubano and loaded garlic mashed potatoes Sandwich needed more sauce or something to keep the meat from drying out. Good service, food was mediocre. Severe identity crisis in this restaurant. But overall a cute little place for Vermillion. read more

Was in town last Friday on business at the university of South Dakota. This little $25 dollar steak dinner was exactly what i needed in my life. Great cafe! read more

Cafe Brule - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vermillion, South Dakota

Good coffee, country/city options (I notice that all the city options are about $1.50 more per option), awesome truffles, and of course the namesake: Creme Brule. Yum. I'm a fan that they have a women's restroom and a unisex restroom. Somebody knows about accommodating the ladies. :) My only gripe about the place is that it gets really crowded during meal times during the school year and really loud at those times too. read more

Had a great lunch here recently. I ordered the huevos rancheros that were amazing, and the crème brûlée for dessert was delicious. Service was prompt and friendly and the restaurant has a cool, fun bistro vibe. Highly recommend! read more

My family and I enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Service is very kind and attentive too. Lastly, the cakes and desserts are AMAZING!!!

Excellent food! Stephen is the worlds best server. Amazing energy, attention to detail and always smiling. It was OUR pleasure!

Cafe Brûlée's has great food and fabulous service. We will be coming back each time we are in town.

Great Sunday lunch! Hubs had the hot beef accompanied by the best garlic mashed potatoes and what they called green bean casserole, which was really cheese covered beans (but very tasty). I had the chicken gyro which was served open faced with the yummy cucumber dill sauce on the side. The vegis, including the avocado, were very fresh and bright. The accompanying roasted red pepper gouda soup was especially tasty. They have a marvelous selection of specialty coffee drinks and desserts. Prepare to be tempted by what's in the glass cases! Wonderful service (our server was Joanne), very helpful and attentive even though they were crowded and busy. The noise level is a bit loud because of the small size, but it was not overbearing. Decor is hip and inviting. We will be back the next time we are in town! read more

The food here is delicious. Their sweet potato fries and potato brûlées are a must if you are here. I personally enjoy their Cuban and Monte Cristo sandwiches. read more

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Great little cafe in small town South Dakota. Great varied menu. I had the carmalized onion and goat cheese bruschetta. Very good. For my meal I had the Salmon Gyro which I loved. read more

The food is definitely the best in Vermillion. Been there several times and they also have gluten free which is a big plus for me. The cafe is always busy but all the waiters ans waitresses do a a great job with keeping up with their customers. I have never had a bad experience at Cafe Brule! read more

Love this cute small town cafe. Food is amazing and staff is extremely friendly! I only had the pleasure of eating breakfast here but would definitely return for lunch and dinner I'd given the chance! read more