There are many delicious restaurants all across the Land of 10,000 Lakes. So many, in fact, that it can be hard to decide where to eat. Tried-and-true spots are always easy choices. But sometimes it’s nice to venture out a little way to try something new. There’s where the Rapidan Dam Store comes in. This rustic restaurant doesn’t look like much from the outside. But looks can be deceiving. Inside, you’ll find some of the tastiest food you’ll find anywhere in Minnesota. Then, top off your meal with a slice of their famous pie. Read on below to learn more about the Rapidan Dam Store and why you’ll fall in love with this rustic yet delicious Minnesota restaurant.

Rapidan Dam Store is a restaurant south of Mankato, Minnesota, that is famous for its pies. As you can tell from the outside of the restaurant, it is a rustic spot with an old-fashioned feel. It looks like a country restaurant from decades ago.
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The restaurant is located along the Blue Earth River, just across from the Rapidan Dam for which it is named. This means that when you stop, you'll get an interesting view to go along with your meal!
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When you're ready to order, step inside. You'll find a simple restaurant that, again, looks like it comes from simpler times. Take a seat at the counter and get ready to have one of your most memorable meals.
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The menu is full of diner favorites. You can't go wrong with a hamburger and a pile of fries. Along with pies, the burgers are what the restaurant is most known for.
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There are other great menu offerings, too. You can't go wrong no matter what you order!
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Make sure you save some room for pie, the Rapidan Dam Store's specialty item. There are dozens of different flavors that change each day.
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From banana cream to apple to sour cream raisin and beyond, the homemade pies here are sure to delight. No trip to the Mankato area is complete without a visit to the rustic yet delicious Rapidan Dam Store!
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Have you ever been to the Rapidan Dam Store? For more information about the restaurant, visit its Facebook page. And if you’re looking for another excuse to visit Mankato, check out beautiful Minneopa Falls and the lesser-known but still beautiful Minnemishinona Falls.

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Rapidan Dam Cafe, 54116 Glory Ln, Mankato, MN 56001, USA