When a restaurant has been named as the best place to get breakfast by the locals for many years running, you know it must be good. This timeless little cafe has been around since the 1960s and it hasn’t changed a whole lot in terms of looks or how they prepare their delicious food. It continues to be a local favorite and for good reasons. Try it out for yourself and you’ll see why.

The Little Cottage Cafe in Bismarck, North Dakota has been serving the locals amazing food for decades.

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It was established in 1965 and has become a local staple where some patrons have been coming in every day for years and years.

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The tin ceilings and old decor on the inside will make you feel like you’ve stepped back into the year it opened its doors. And don’t be surprised by the slightly cramped spaces - when they say it’s the Little Cottage Cafe, they really do mean little.

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This restaurant has claimed its stake in having the very best breakfast in Bismarck, and many would say the best, period. From pancakes to hash browns, you’ll find all those classic diner morning meals.

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Options include things like scrumptious Belgian waffles, piled high with berries or whipped cream, or both, that are drool-worthy.

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Looking for less sweet, more savory? Lunch and dinner are served here, as well, so don’t think you’re limited to only coming in the morning. You can also get plenty of meaty, tasty options for breakfast. You can get pork chops, country fried steak, or even an angus beef steak with a side of eggs, potatoes, and toast.

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Speaking of toast, their french toast is simply to die for. They have pancakes, too, that are truly perfection.

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Don’t forget about a North Dakota favorite: caramel rolls. They’ve got them fresh baked along with homemade pies and so many other options, all just on their breakfast menu. The Little Cottage Cafe is a truly legendary breakfast destination!

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The Little Cottage Cafe is located at 2513 E Main Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501.

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Did you know that the Little Cottage Cafe is located right next to Bismarck’s Big Boy restaurant? This Big Boy is unlike any other in the world; it’s truly one of a kind. After you have breakfast here, you can grab lunch at the Big Boy and discover just how unusual it is.

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