Farmer's Omelette
Three local eggs, peppers, onion, sharp cheddar, hash browns, choice of bacon or sausage, toast.
$11.95
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Carrington, North Dakota · Since 1964
Chieftain Cafe
Generous portions, neighborhood prices, full bar.
Welcome
Welcome to Chieftain Cafe
All-day American cooking in the heart of Carrington — built into the Chieftain Conference Center since 1964. Hearty plates, an honest bar, and the kind of breakfast counter you can settle into for hours.
From the Kitchen
A taste of what's on
Six dishes our cooks are proud of — see the full menu for the rest.
Prairie Skillet
Hash browns layered with sausage, onion, peppers, cheddar, and two eggs over easy. Toast on the side.
$12.95
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Wisco Cheese Curds
Hand-battered white cheddar curds, fried golden. Served with ranch and our house marinara.
$9.25
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Chieftain Cobb
Romaine, grilled chicken, bacon, hard egg, tomato, avocado, blue cheese crumbles. Buttermilk ranch.
$13.95
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Classic Chieftain Burger
Half-pound chuck-and-brisket patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, house pickles, brioche bun.
$12.95
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Prairie Burger
Smoked gouda, crispy onions, BBQ sauce, dill pickle slices. Local favorite since 2008.
$14.95
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Scratch-made daily
Pies, soups, dressings, sauces. If it can be made by hand, we make it by hand.
Local where it matters
Eggs, beef, and dairy from North Dakota farms within 50 miles of Carrington.
Hospitality, not service
We remember your name and how you like your coffee. That's not a feature — it's the point.
Guest experiences
What people are saying
Google Reviews 4.2 · 389 reviews
"I drove all night from Chicago to Carrington to attend a wedding and arrived at 7am and was able to check in to my room which was spacious and very clean with a wonderful king bed and very modern with all of the amenities. I was able to get a little rest and then went down to eat breakfast which was outstanding and had great waitresses. I would recommend the Chieftain to anyone staying in the area. Thank you for making my weekend stay a wonderful experience."
"Was here for just the dining portion while visiting family. The location seems pretty centrally located if you are in town for a sporting event or other purposes. Our waitress treated my mother like they had known each other since they were kids, and they just met within the last year. Food was good, goo variety on the buffet, and they certainly keep it hot."
"Stayed for 2 nights for our Granddaughters wedding. Everything from check in to check out was awesome. Customer service was 2nd to none from GM that checked us in, to the waitresses in their restaurant. Wished the lounge had stayed open later on Friday (closed at 10:30ish) and that it would have been open on Saturday night. Thank you Carrington"
"Ate a great lunch at the café here. Right on the highway so easy to get to. The chicken sandwich with coleslaw and pickles on it was wonderful! And the fries were thin and crispy just like I prefer. The ssrver was friendly and helpful."
"Me an my bestie love the food an all the staff here we are definitely regulars 😊🥰"
Find us
Plan your visit
Today
8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Address
- 60 4th Ave S, Carrington, ND 58421
- Phone
- 701-652-3131
- Parking
- Free on-street parking in front and behind the building. Accessible spot at the side entrance.
Tonight
Save Us a Seat
Reserve a table or join us for walk-in dining all day.