Editor’s Note: Since the publication of this article, the Garden of Eat’n has permanently closed.

South Dakota is home to more gorgeous churches than we can count and just as many delicious restaurants but have you ever wondered what could happen if you combined the two? While this may sound a little far-fetched, such a place exists in SoDak, via the Garden of Eat’n; a yummy restaurant housed inside an old church building:

You know Canton as being one of Sioux Falls' most lovely suburbs, but did you know that it is also hiding one of the most unique sandwich shops in the state?
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Welcome to the Garden of Eat'n; a locally-owned establishment that serves up some of the best sandwiches in the state!
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Opened in 1982, the Garden of Eat'n is arguably one of the most original sandwich shops in America, thanks to not only their super-fresh subs but their actual location: an old church building.
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Boasting many of its original ornate features, the Garden of Eat'n is easy to spot not only with its convenient corner location but stunning brick architecture and dramatic peaks.
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Seriously: Why would you ever opt for a generic chain sub when you can get a super fresh and delicious sandwich from the innovative Garden of Eat'n?
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What makes a Garden of Eat'n sub so special? You get your choice of 4 freshly baked breads, plus meats, veggies, and other toppings. Does this sound like too many choices? No problem, as they also offer a variety of specialty sandwich options.
The Garden of Eat'n is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Have you had the pleasure of dining at the Garden of Eat’n? What is your go-to order? Let us know in the comments! For even more of our favorite SoDak sandwich shops, check out These 7 Places In South Dakota Make The Best Sandwiches EVER.

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