Snacks of South Dakota

Written by: TravelSouthDakota.com Staff Writer

Exploration + tasty treats = happy you

Local cuisine is important. To some – including this author – potato chips count. When on a SoDak adventure, don’t forget to snag some of the finest treats made right here in South Dakota.

Two Kimball Popcorn Balls

The Original Kimball Popcorn Ball

Gooey. Chewy. Taste buds? Kablooey. These delicious popcorn balls make the perfect road snack, providing evenly distributed sweetness with every bite. Keep your eyes open throughout South Dakota and beyond for these treats that seem to grow in popularity every year. They claim to be the best popcorn ball in the world, and we’ve yet to meet one that indicates otherwise.

Get Your Snack On

Chief’s Bloody Mary

The crew at Waddy’s Bar & Grill in tiny Hudson, SD, needed something to get customers through the door on a Sunday. “The Chief” decided to whip up a Bloody Mary mix that tasted so good that demand led to thousands of gallons being sold across the country. If you want a delectable bloody mary that’ll get your tastebuds dancing, grab a bottle of Chief’s and enjoy. And if you’re in southeast SoDak, stop into Waddy’s for a delightful Bloody Mary in the easternmost town in the state.

Hail to the Chief
Variety of Dakota Style Chips

Dakota Style Chips

If there’s a crunchier chip in the world, we haven’t found it. Dakota Style chips have found dedicated fans across the country thanks to their combination of crunch and flavors that include dill pickle, honey mustard, and spicy ranch. It’s not all about the chips, though. Dakota style also makes flavored pretzel sticks. Bonus? Stop in Clark (pop. 1,200) during Potato Days and enjoy some salty snacks as you watch the annual Mashed Potato Wrestling.

Dakota's Best logo (buffalo)

Dakota’s Best Options

Based in Rapid City, Dakota’s Best takes their name seriously, distributing meat products, cheese, mustard, jellies, salsa and more across the area. Any make for a perfect road trip snack. All make for a true travel feast.

Taste the Best

Don’t stop the snacking now. Check out South Dakota’s favorite foods and the state’s best restaurants to experience all the deliciousness South Dakota has to offer. Enjoy!

Get your snack on in South Dakota

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About the Author
TravelSouthDakota.com Staff Writer. This article was authored by Travel South Dakota's team of writers and editors. We’re passionate about sharing the best of South Dakota, whether it's exploring national and state parks, road-tripping, diving into local culture or uncovering hidden gems. Some of us grew up here, others got here as fast as we could — but we’re all on the lookout for the best spots to eat, stay and experience in the land of Great Faces, Great Places.