Café Brulé brings together the warmth of a neighborhood café and the variety of a full-service restaurant, creating a welcoming destination for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.
Located at 24 W Main St in Vermillion, SD, this casual, cozy, and trendy spot has earned a strong reputation with customers, holding a 4.60 out of 5 rating from 1,035 reviews.
Whether guests are stopping in for a relaxed meal, a quick coffee break, or a place to settle in and work, Café Brulé offers a comfortable setting paired with attentive table service, Wi‑Fi, and a bar on site for added convenience and enjoyment.
The menu and experience are designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes and needs. Guests come for the great coffee, great tea selection, and great dessert offerings, but also appreciate the fast service, local specialty items, and thoughtful selection of food and drinks.
From comforting favorites and healthy options to vegetarian choices, small plates, quick bites, and heartier meals, Café Brulé makes it easy to find something appealing at any time of day.
The restaurant also serves beer and wine, making it an inviting choice for a more leisurely lunch or dinner, while its breakfast and brunch offerings help start the day on a high note.
With options for solo dining, laptop-friendly seating, outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, kerbside pickup, delivery, and on-site services, the café is built to fit seamlessly into busy routines and relaxed outings alike.
Café Brulé also stands out for its accessibility and customer-focused convenience. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities help ensure a comfortable experience for more guests, while flexible payment options including cheques, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments make checkout simple and smooth.
Known for its inviting atmosphere and dependable quality, Café Brulé is the kind of place people return to for the food, the service, and the sense of ease it provides.
For anyone looking for a reliable, welcoming café in Vermillion with great flavors, flexible service, and a polished yet approachable feel, Café Brulé delivers an experience worth remembering.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Hear from our valued guests
Great service and food! We stopped in after touring the National Music Museum around 3:00 and Brule was quite busy for this time of day. We had the meatloaf & hot beef dinners with grilled veggies and garlic mashed potatoes. We couldn't have picked better comfort food for a chilly day. Both dinners were tasty and priced reasonable for the higher quality & quantity. Christian did an excellent job attending to all of the details and the food arrived after a short wait. Highly recommend eating here and is one of the many gems here in Vermillion.
Always enjoyable. Service has always been well above average. Even though it was graduation Saturday, we only waited 15 minutes to be seated.
Was in town from out of state and decided to stop in. The drinks from the coffee bar were on point. The food was delicious. Our wait staff was friendly and wonderful. So much so we went back the next morning for brunch.
Although I've never tried anything else other than the deserts it looks tasty. The service is also amazing, and the pastries never fail. even the day old ones. Please tip the staff as the wages they get are below average. This saddens me since I know the owners make good money. For this only thing I give it 👍 👍 👍 👎 👎 Pay your employees their worth and the thumbs will be all up.
So, not going to lie…. I originally came to town to eat at the Silk Road Cafe a few doors down for some amazing Korean. But they were closed for some reason. So, I made my way here as a good back up. Place was quite busy. Had to wait on getting a table and it was not a holiday weekend or anything. Manager (or owner?) was very friendly and took our name for a list and got busy looking for vacancies. I ordered the meatloaf, and my friend ordered a salad, but I can’t remember which one. I also tried the Broccoli Cheese soup. Everything we got was very good, and all worth getting again if we couldn’t decide on trying something new next time. Service was good even though they were busy. There was a gal that made rounds just to keep water glasses full, in case your waiter/waitress was busy. Friendly atmosphere. This place is like a combination of a mom and pop small town cafe, yet with the classy feel and service of a newer modern style bar and grill. Would recommend anyone try this place, although I still have to give a shout out to Silk Road (which I’ve also reviewed) as well. Try them both!!
The atmosphere was fantastic! The food was excellent and the staff were phenomenal. We ordered from the summer menu, and it will be our go-to dining spot.
Waited a year to visit this place and it was worth the ride since is 3 1/2 hours from home...The food,Place and Staff are Awesome!!!!
Fun place to eat for lunch. Salmon was good, as was the Reuben sandwich. And of course, the desserts are always top-notch. It can get a little loud in there sometimes because of the acoustics otherwise everything else is a five star .
We came in as part of a large group (15!) and were seated and served very quickly. The food was fresh and delicious, one of the best meals I've had the whole time I've been in the US and absolutely somewhere I would make a significant diversion on my journey to come back to again.
Food was delicious! We got the crab rangoon nachos and the Mac and cheese. It was amazing! I got a price of the carrot cake to go for my dad and he loved it too.
Common questions about Café Brulé
Café Brulé is located at 24 W Main St, Vermillion, SD 57069, United States, Vermillion, SD, United States.
You can reach Café Brulé by calling +1 605-624-2945.
Café Brulé has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1035 customer reviews.
Café Brulé features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Café Brulé features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Café Brulé features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Café Brulé features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Café Brulé features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Café Brulé features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Café Brulé features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi.
Café Brulé features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Café Brulé features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
Café Brulé features the following payments: Cheques, Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Café Brulé features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Café Brulé features the following parking: Free street parking.
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