Purple Pie Place

Get the GIANT cinnamon roll. Breakfast tacos are A+…read more Super nice staff in front and behind the counter. We went 2 days in a row while visiting.

Lauren, our server was truly wonderful …read more Clean & friendly atmosphere. Incredibly delicious food. A must go to for breakfast and lunch.

The most delicious donuts you'll ever eat!!

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Horatio's Homemade Ice Cream

4.6(65 reviews)

Amazing, cheap, flavorful ice cream…read more Attention to all lactose intolerant individuals, this place is perfect for you. My partner and I are both slightly lactose intolerant, and this place gave us no issues. We shared an $8 specialty sundae and it was plenty for the both of us. The place is clean, the service was prompt and friendly, and the prices are great. Flavors are few, but very tasty. I'd recommend finishing your day here. Definitely worth it!

Horatio's gets 5 stars from me for serving high quality dairy-free ice cream -- but I deducted one…read morestar for having one one flavor available! If you're limiting choice to one flavor, why would you make it peanut butter?

Dairy free chocolate peanut butter ice cream. Rich and decadent. Grateful for the dairy-free option!

Shop exterior

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Turtle nachos

Custer County Candy Company

4.4(24 reviews)

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Went into the candy shop today and saw the sweetest girl ever! They have an amazing set up and even…read morehave coffee! I got an iced coffee and it was to die for!!!

While in Custer, I stopped in here for some taffy for a friend. It turns out that the taffy they…read moresell is made in North Dakota (not local) but I still got some because it was better than nothing. From the candy case I got dark chocolate covered toffee and that was worth the trip. It was so very good that I ended up getting more for my entire South Dakota trip which was a great decision. If you are in Custer and need something sweet, stop in!

Front view

Home-made Fudge

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Fudge and nuts

Feel Good Cafe

4.3(22 reviews)

0.7 mi

We fell in LOVE with this place! We ate here twice while staying at the Bavarian Inn and had a…read moregreat experience both times. The staff are absolutely lovely - so friendly and personable, and truly seem happy to help and serve! The decor is adorable and so unique - cozy fireplaces, outdoor patio seating, big beautiful windows to let natural light in. The food was amazing. The breakfast banana split, the breakfast sandwiches, yogurt bowls and the strawberry croissant were all so delicious! And the coffee was on point - beautifully crafted and delicious. They even offer free strawberry infused water and free apples, not to mention the giant chess game you can play inside. All around a 10/10! We will most certainly be back!

What a cute little spot! Order at the front and pick your table. I had a croissant breakfast…read moresandwich and my partner had a brioche and we both enjoyed them. Hot cinnamon latte and chai were also good. People are friendly here and puppies are welcome inside :)

Dining area.

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Giant chess board

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

1.9(49 reviews)

0.3 mi

Stopped by this Dairy Queen and had a great experience. The service was good, the ice cream was…read moreamazing, and the burgers were really good too.

$8.57 for a medium blizzard? My review needs 85 characters. This price seems excessive.read more

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Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor

2.5(4 reviews)

0.0 mi

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Was expecting some amazing Ice cream. But they were out of all cones and the selection was from…read moreBlue Bonnet which is a corporate brand. Thought would of been real homemade Ice cream being old fashion and tourist area. Not the best would of went to DQ (Dairy Queen)! The help was not the best either 15 year old smartie pants attitudes. The only reason for 2 star because of their pie was good for my relatives they enjoyed it

The people that work here appear as though they hate the world…read more Rolling their eyes at every order, looking at you with the "deer-in the headlights" gaze as you ask a question. The owner did smile although seemed pissed that they were so busy. The shake was ok, seemed to be more milk than shake, but if Andy liked it...well it was probably good. I would NEVER go through that again...

Hjem A.M.

4.8(78 reviews)

0.2 mi

if you're going to eat breakfast anywhere in the custer area you MUST go to hjem!!! even if you're…read morean hour away i would recommend stopping in for a breakfast it was PHENOMENAL! everything was so delicious and fresh and the staff was so friendly and service was very speedy. would also highly recommend making a reservation as it fills up quick and is a small space

This is how a restaurant should be. If I'm going to spend the egregious amount of money to eat out…read morein 2026, it should be better than what I can cook at home. Too often do I go out to eat and spend $30+ to eat bland, overprocessed garbage food. This place clearly cares are but their quality. First - the menu items are unique and everything looked delicious. The quality of the food was top notch. The Eggs Benedict was pretty dang close to perfection. I'm a snob when it comes to eggs Benedict and it's soooo nice to find a place that actually does it right. They clearly made their own hollandaise and the eggs were poached perfectly. The service was excellent as well - the waitress was always checking in on me and she was very warm and friendly. Same with all of the other staff I've encountered. Honestly it's a little pricey but youre only going to spend an additional $5-10 per person over the greasy spoon diner down the street and it's wayyyy worth it. The restaurant was also very clean and inviting. I'm so sick of going to restaurants and the menus are dirty, the bathroom is disgusting, and the ambiance is dingy. This place was clean, fresh, and well kept up. Seriously one of the best restaurants I've tried in a while.

Interior

Tuna deviled egg

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Deviled eggs starter

Daddy's Goodness BBQ

3.0(2 reviews)

Terrific food! I got the Semo pork which is pork with bbq sauce (choose your level of spice) and…read morepimento cheese. I have never heard of this combo but it was amazing! The meat was cooked to perfection and I'm pretty sure they make the pimento cheese themselves (more like a sauce-so good!). Also, the owners were incredibly friendly and nice. The price was more affordable than most places in Custer (I think my sandwich plus side was about $8.75; they also sell just the meat and sides). They were in a food truck at the main intersection in Custer, SD.

From the truck at Milliken Beef 'N Bean Day. The worst bbq pork sandwhich ive ever had. 3 chunks of…read moremeat, 2 grizzle, 1 barely chewable. Served on some burned toast/pressed bread. All wrapped in foil, probably made hours if not the day before. 1/4 cup of generic coleslaw and literally 1 tablespoon of sauce to go with it. I threw it away, should have just given it back. Waste of money.

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Maria's Mexican

4.1(104 reviews)

0.6 mi

Very good food! We are from Texas visiting Custer and decided to try Maria's. Excellent service…read moreand the food was great!

Service was friendly, helpful and timely. Food was okay, but not anything to get excited about…read more No alcohol is served here which would be fine if the food was better. Prices were more reasonable than some of the other local options.

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Carol J.

2 years ago

Purple Pie Place is an absolute gem! From the moment you step in, you're greeted with a warm, cozy atmosphere and the irresistible scent of freshly baked pies. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home. The pies are the true stars here, with a wide variety of flavors to choose from. I tried their strawberry pie, and it was perfect--flaky crust, sweet and tart filling, and bursting with strawberries. They also offer delicious savory dishes and beverages that complement the desserts perfectly. ( I chose coffee to balance sweet taste with a bit of bitterness) Everything about Purple Pie Place is thoughtfully curated, from the delightful food presentation to the exceptional service. Whether you're a local or just passing through, a visit here is a must. Highly recommended! read more

Melinda W.

7 years ago

So we just left this place and as we were finishing our meal we were asked if we want pie... Well of course we do. Then she proceeded to tell us that we had to take it to go cause her section was closed... I have been a waiter and a restaurant owner and you don't kick people out before they are done eating. Plus they weren't even closing for another hour and they were out of several pies that we wanted. We waited all week to go to this place and it was an utter disappointment. Food was good but if you don't have good customers service... read more

Jodi K.

123

7 years ago

Ice cream was phenomenal! The sandwiches, soups, etc look awesome as well. The pink and purple exterior with the purple pug out front and kitschy interior add to the whole atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

Kuzina M.

10 years ago

Good day!!! My name is Mariia! I am going to Custer with my friend on summer, in May. Are you need workers? May be Cleaner or Waitress? We are responsible, sociable and do all tasks on high level! read more

Robert K.

Elite 11

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170

16 years ago

Pie and hot Joe...ice cream too. The whole family loved it.

Dino T.

9 years ago

A must-stop on every trip to the Black Hills. Love it here.

Chris J.

14 years ago

OK food. Small portions.

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