if you're a fan of house-roasted fresh pour over coffee, don't hesitate to stop here. good small town feel and the breakfast food was delicious as well. read more

Great place to get coffee! Nice to sit and chat with friends. Every time I have gone in here it has been a pleasure. Great atmosphere!

Found this gem on our drive to Rapid City. A clean and spacious coffee shop that serves great sandwiches and soup. I had a turkey chipotle panini sandwich with tomato soup. The spouse had a club with broccoli cheese soup. The amount of food was just right. My recommendation is go the extra mile to eat here. read more

I would schedule my drive down I-90 to make sure that I was able to have lunch at Cafe Teresa in Mitchell, SD. It was that good. The club sandwich is highly recommended. Four of five in our party ordered it and really enjoyed it. Among the very best club sandwiches I have had anywhere during my travels across the USA. A culinary highlight of our four day journey across the upper mid-west on I-90. Menu is limited but should fulfill most any traveling family's desires. Prices were very reasonable. The overall price-taste-value was outstanding. read more

Just left Teresa's where we stopped for a quick lunch on our way west to the Badlands. Chose this cafe based on the generally positive reviews, but we were sadly disappointed. Our sandwiches were mediocre and overpriced, and the only worker we interacted with was mildly unpleasant. We arrived at 11:06, which, we learned the hard way, is six minutes too late for breakfast. After breakfast hours, the only vegetarian option is a sad grilled cheese for $6. My vegetarian co-pilot went with it. The panini was only 3/4 grilled, had just two thin slices of cheese, and a sauce that seemed to add nothing tastewise. It came with a side of meh pasta salad. I had a turkey panini, which was fine, but felt pricy at $7.50. It comes on sourdough with three slices of turkey, cheese, lettuce, and two slices of tomato (which I mercifully contributed to the boring grilled cheese). My side was cottage cheese. Based on our on-road Yelping, this may be the best option in Mitchell, but if you're also going through Sioux Falls too, wait an extra hour (or eat an hour earlier) and try the tacos at Nikki's La Mexicana. read more

So our stop at the Corn Palace followed by a walk downtown was a success. I had a Rueben here and it was one of the best I ever had. I also had the deviled egg potato salad which was tasty. My wife loved her coffee and some of my food. read more

This place has excellent coffee, food, wine, and ambiance. The sandwiches and salads are all made with fresh ingredients and are delicous. This is the perfect place to stop after visiting the Corn Palace before heading back down I-90 for a long drive. It also seems to get all the local traffic which is a big indicator that the good service is consistent. They have big cozy couches to sit and read and a fabulous wine bar adjacent to their expresso machine. The decor is comfortable and includes a great fireplace to keep warm during the winter. This is the best coffee shop (+) cafe in Mitchell! read more

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This is my 100th Yelp review! This place made a good panini , but didn't really wow me. We came here for lunch after visiting the Corn Palace. We shared a turkey panini and the deviled egg potato salad. The turkey was quite good, with a little spice to it and the portion of turkey was generous. The service was very helpful and friendly. They also serve coffee, cookies and ice cream, but we didn't try those. I would recommend this little cafe if you ever need a bite to eat in Mitchell. read more

Koinonia Kafe - Half of a turkey panini and deviled egg potato salad. - Sandwiches Near Me - Mitchell, South Dakota

Delicious coffee! And an adorable, clean, open feel cafe. Stopped here on our way to Mt Rushmore and really enjoyed the properly roasted beans in our Americanos. Scones and egg croissant sandwiches were also delicious. read more

We stopped in for a meal before being surrounded by the fabulous Corn Palace! This trendy coffee/sandwich shop was sort of surprising. The Cuban was ok, but not quite what I was used to. Overall, not bad for the money. Nice atmosphere to sort of hang out. read more

Great spot for your snootier coffee tastes. We're from Los Angeles and this was EXACTLY what we wanted. Cold brew coffee, great quality, friendly staff. read more

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We stopped at Cafe Teresa before a visit to the Corn Palace and were pleased with the food. (Another Yelper compared the place to Panera, and I think that's an apt description.) It does seem a bit expensive for the amount of food you get, though, and I would change a couple of things. My son's grilled cheese sandwich was pressed so flat (maybe on a panini grill?) that it looked really small. The sides that come with the sandwiches are also a tiny cup of whatever it is. And the dressing on the Caesar salad could definitely be tastier. However, compared to the food that is often available for travelers, this was very good. It IS fresh, the atmosphere is nice, and the people who work there are friendly. We were pleased that we stopped there for lunch. read more

Great sandwich stop on the way back to Rochester from the Black Hills! A little noisy, but very friendly staff and timely service.

Cozy and clean little cafe that can be expected in most of the mid-west little town. Got a quick lunch during the road trip today, we got a turkey panini and a chef salad. The staff were pretty friendly and food was quick, fresh and delicious. The coleslaw on my panini side was absolutely freshly made, surprising and pleased. One thing to give credit on specially is their Chai tea. I was never a fan of the Chai teas I had previously but somehow decided to give it a try today. Very mild, creamy and yummy. Love it! read more

Great little find! Breakfast, lunch, and coffee. We enjoyed the strawberry salad and the Rueben. It's an attractive restaurant, though a little noisy. They have a cozy corner with a fireplace and couches for sipping. Bring a good book. read more

Owner seemed a little less than happy about the day, but the staff was friendly and the food served its purpose. This is a nice coffee shop with a nice lunch menu with free Wifi. It was a nice place to stop on our way to the Corn Palace (walking distance). We wanted a local place that wasn't a chain and this place was perfect for us. read more

Elixir has been opened since around April. And since then it has turned into a weekly stop for any meetings, tasks I need to get done, my coffee fix, or just to get out of the office. The staff is friendly and the people in this town are friendly. Which makes sitting in this coffee shop on a weekday afternoon very enjoyable. Whether you are stopping by to see the corn palace, or you live in the area. I highly recommend this place for food or coffee. And when they are having their pizza nights, ditch your plans and go get a homemade pizza!! read more

We drove here from over an hour away for breakfast on our road trip, due to the Yelp reviews. We got here 40 min after they stopped serving breakfast (ends at 11 am), which we didn't know before our arrival. Although they had already long-stopped serving breakfast, they made accommodations to make us breakfast and re-dirty what they had just put away. The staff was super accommodating and generous and made us Chicagoans feel very welcome! Great food and coffee (the drip coffee has free refills, wahoo!) and beautiful cafe!! Would highly recommend! read more

Found this place while searching Yelp for coffee in downtown Mitchell, and my husband and I went here after seeing the Corn Palace. Great cold brew, delicious sandwiches, friendly staff, and really pleasant ambiance. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Fabulous service, food and atmosphere. Coffee is freshly ground. I had the flatbread chicken ranch and potato salad, son enjoyed grilled cheese. They cook to order and it is so worth the extra time for fresh, delicious food. read more

Nice staff, great oatmeal-some of the best I've had, good lemon poppyseed muffin, good fruit and yogurt parfait

Really good last week. Had sandwich was fresh and delicious. Covid made a bit strange but not their fault. Would go again. From KC on our way to Mount Rushmore. read more

I went here my first time, it was good. Small proportion for the price, but very cool place to sit and relax with a friend. Very friendly staff. Will go again. read more

No luck for vegans this morning. No alternatives to cow's milk. They said they had soy milk though, just that they were out. Maybe someone else will have luck but not this tourist. read more

It was ok. Certainly room for improvement. I was not blown away. Nothing bad just could be better.

My boyfriend and I love Cafe Teresa. It's been a while since I've actually been here but the food is good and my boyfriend loves the Java Slush. read more

Looking for a local place that is not a chain restaurant. Great food, nice atmosphere, and the smoothies are excellent!!

Food, while being a limited menu, is excellent. The breakfast sandwich was very good. Best meal that we had driving through South Dakota. Smoothies are very creamy and the coffee is strong. A great way to start the day, before heading to the Corn Palace. Outstanding! read more

I used to live in MItchell and now stop by to visit family. I always make a point to go to this cafe. It has amazing coffee and treats. Their cookies are outstanding. Yum! The atmosphere is also fantastic, very homey and classy. :) Can't wait to come back and try one of the sammies! They look amazing. read more

The customer service was so friendly. We stopped in for black coffee and a latte. The barista made fresh coffee just for us and the latte was excellent. Their menu includes delicious looking sandwiches and wraps. read more

Came to Mitchell for the all-state middle school orchestra concert. Didn't think I would find a place like this in Mitchell. We had the Reuben and the Cafe Club. The ingredients are so fresh and the flavors just right. I had to order additional to take home. read more

We stopped for lunch after visiting the Corn Palace. What an eclectic little restaurant! Our sandwiches were tasty and prepared as ordered and the pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting was the perfect treat. So much better than a greasy burger and fries. Reasonably priced too! read more

Very friendly staff, great Reuben grilled sandwich and a lot of side alternatives, we chose the deviled egg and steakhouse potato salads and both were good. They serve wine and are just 2 blocks from the Corn Palace. read more

Delicious coffee, nice staff, and surprisingly nice interior. Seriously, this coffee was as good as house roasted coffee in New York and Philly, but cheaper. and the inside is comfortable and modern, a pleasant contrast to the 50s style main drag just outside. Stop here for your morning fix before visiting the corn palace. read more

The two times I've been here the food was great and the smoothies were even better. I didn't know the kitchen closes at 3pm so the second time I was there I walked in at 340pm and the person there let me order anyways. Great service! read more

Stopped in for lunch during our cross country drive. The food tasted great and was apparent that all ingredients were very fresh. Service was great and the place had a relaxing ambiance. The only potential con was the fairly small menu. I had the panini style turkey sandwich with potato salad- both very tasty. read more

Nice little spot, close to the Corn Palace. Very good coffee, French toast and excellent bacon. Seriously--order the bacon, no matter what else you're having. Clean, calm, cheerful. And have the bacon. read more

Food is always good. Very clean and neat place down town. Small selection of wine but owner recommends what she has based on what you like. Outside seats during the summer which is rare for Mitchell. Overall great place to stop and enjoy if you're down town read more

Great coffee shop just steps from the corn palace. I had a coffee and their lunch special, a chicken salad sandwich. It was delicious! We sat outside on benches with our daughter and dogs and enjoyed our purchases. We will be back! read more

Great cafe with excellent atmosphere. Sandwiches and salads were great Just a couple of blocks from the Corn Palace. read more

Koinonia Kafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Mitchell, South Dakota