Cafe Coteau dining area with large windows and mobiles of flowers and animals coming from the ceiling

Café Coteau

Serving Food Made With Love

Fuel Your Play

Café Coteau, located in the Museum’s iconic atrium, is a convenient spot to fuel up for play.

Enjoy delicious lunch and snack options including pastas, wraps, and salads – not to mention our famous macaroni and cheese! Grab-and-go selections make it easy to refuel and jump right back into the fun.

Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.

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Cafe Hours

Tuesday: 10 am to 6:30 pm

Wednesday – Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday – Monday: closed

Watch our website calendar for our $5 Community Meals on Tuesday nights.

Open to the public

Image of Cafe Coteau logo.The cafe is open to the public and does not require admission.

Both locals and travelers will feel welcome under the prairie sky!

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Sweet Treats & Local Flavor

Stop by for a cup of locally-roasted Kool Beans Coffee. Or get a cone or dish of Brookings’s favorite South Dakota State University ice cream.

Boy eating ice cream cone
Café Coteau proudly serves SDSU ice cream.

Catering & Special Events

Café Coteau provides catering for special events, facility rentals, Museum birthday parties, and even field trips. Call (605) 692-6700 to learn more. Watch our calendar for special events such as Breakfast with Santa, or $5 community meals throughout the year.

Good Food, Greater Impact

Your cafe purchase supports the mission of the Children’s Museum of South Dakota!