Meet The Best Minnesota, Iowa & South Dakota Mom-and-Pop Shops

There's nothing more American than your local Mom-and-Pop shops and restaurants. In fact, Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota have some of the best Mom-and-Pop restaurants in the nation.

I found a new survey on MSN that lists "America's Favorite Mom-and-Pop Restaurants: In All 50 States." These local eateries are some of the reasons why the Sioux Empire is a wonderful place to be!

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The America's Favorite Mom-and-Pop Restaurants: In All 50 States list showcases a little bit of everything, like breakfast spots, diners, and even some dive bars.

Sometimes, only good old-fashioned comfort food will do – and there are plenty of places across the US that dish up exactly that. From century-old diners offering belly-busting breakfasts to old-timey Italian joints that have used the same recipes for decades, these are our favorite mom-and-pop restaurants in every part of the country.

The research for America's Favorite Mom-and-Pop Restaurants: In All 50 States list is based on "genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our (MSN) team.

What are America's Favorite Mom-and-Pop Restaurants in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota?

Let's start with our Minnesota friends. The local establishment that has the nation's attention is....Mancini's Char House & Lounge in Saint Paul.

This is the Minnesota spot to find your favorite charbroiled steaks & lobsters. It's been part of the state's tradition since 1948.

The team at MSN says that Mancini's Char House & Lounge discovered an interesting technique they practice to prepare steak. The secret is that they let the steak age for 30 days.

People are running to Iowa for this Mom-and-Pop restaurant

Say hello to Breitbach's Country Dining in Sherrill. This is said to be the oldest bar and restaurant in the entire state of Iowa

This local hotspot is known for its epic lunch and dinner buffets. On the menu is baked or battered cod, pasta dishes, and fixings like veggies and mashed potatoes. Don't worry! They also serve a "gigantic" tenderloin sandwich!

The favorite Mom-and-Pop restaurant in all of South Dakota can be found right here in Sioux Falls.

Sunny's Pizzeria on South Walts Avenue is named one of the favorite Mom-and-Pop restaurants in the USA.

This gem of Sioux Falls was inspired by local owners Jon Oppold and his wife Katy, along with the couple's French bulldog...Sunny.

MSN loves that this is a "welcoming neighborhood spot" that loves the thin-crust style and the unique pizza creations.

You can see the entire Mom-and-Pop restaurant list from MSN by clicking here. Now I'm hungry!