Diner That Revived a Downtown | Sioux Falls News

Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

For over 20 years, the Phillips Avenue Diner has been downtown Sioux Falls’ beloved heartbeat — but its story began in 2001 as the Market Diner, struggling in a quieter part of town. As the city evolved, so did the diner: relocating to a bustling downtown hub to ride the wave of revitalization. With parking lots replacing storefronts in the ‘70s and failed projects like an amphitheater in the ‘80s, the area was fading — until the mayor and local businesses rallied to bring life back. Renamed Dixie Bros, then the Phillips Avenue Diner, it became a cornerstone of the comeback. Today, it’s a…