Sioux Falls to Welcome Early Bird: A New Breakfast Hotspot

Popular Midwest breakfast and brunch chain plans to open first South Dakota location this August.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:36pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration of a stack of pancakes with butter and syrup, repeated in a grid pattern to capture the playful and visually striking aesthetic of the new Early Bird restaurant coming to Sioux Falls.The vibrant and creative breakfast menu at the new Early Bird restaurant in Sioux Falls promises to delight diners with an array of elevated morning favorites.Sioux Falls Today

Sioux Falls is set to welcome a new breakfast and brunch restaurant, Early Bird, which is planning to open its first South Dakota location this August. The popular Midwest chain is known for its creative menu offerings that go beyond the standard eggs-and-toast fare, featuring everything from classic breakfast plates to burgers, sandwiches, tacos, soups, and salads.

Why it matters

The arrival of Early Bird will provide Sioux Falls residents and visitors with a new breakfast and lunch option, adding to the city's diverse dining scene. As a growing chain with a loyal following in neighboring states, Early Bird's opening is expected to be well-received by those seeking a unique and elevated breakfast and brunch experience.

The details

Early Bird will be moving into the former Jacky's Burrito Express location at 3101 West 41st Street, which closed last week. The new restaurant plans to serve a menu designed to make breakfast and brunch fans very happy, with a focus on creative breakfast favorites, hearty brunch options, and a variety of lunch choices. When it opens, the Sioux Falls location will become the 10th Early Bird restaurant in the chain.

  • Early Bird plans to open its first South Dakota location in August 2026.
  • Jacky's Burrito Express, the previous tenant at the 3101 West 41st Street location, closed last week.

The players

Early Bird

A popular breakfast and brunch restaurant chain that originated in Nebraska and has been steadily expanding into neighboring states, including Iowa. The Sioux Falls location will be the 10th restaurant in the chain.

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What’s next

Early Bird hopes to see customers start visiting the new Sioux Falls location sometime in August 2026 when the restaurant is expected to open.

The takeaway

The opening of Early Bird in Sioux Falls represents an exciting addition to the city's breakfast and brunch options, offering residents and visitors a unique and elevated dining experience that goes beyond the typical breakfast fare.