Essence of Coffee

We stopped here for breakfast and loved it! We both had great coffee, our dogs got treats and lounged with us on the patio, the food was delicious and unique for a great price. We came back a few hours later for our afternoon coffee too! :)

OK, eggs were cold, but the sausage was good.

This is the best Aussie coffee I had in the USA! (and I live in NY).

The food and the service are also excellent. Definitely a must try.

Had a great experience here! Good food and the coffee was fantastic. You could tell by how busy they were that this is a local favorite! Purchased coffee to go. One of my friends said it was one of the best mocha lattes she has ever had!

Very nice staff. Good tea! Atmosphere was kind of noisy though.

Best cup of coffee I have had in a long time. The food was also amazing!

We were in Rapid City for the weekend and were thrilled to discover this gem.First it is sparkling clean and has a friendly welcoming staff. Their coffee is flavorful and smooth. We were so impressed the first morning we went back for breakfast again this morning. We shared a lemon coconut muffin which melted in our mouths and bacon cheddar quiche. There are several other items which looks delicious as we saw other customers’ plates. I know there is a main stay downtown breakfast restaurant, but this little place will get our return business.

Essence of coffee was delicious, so glad I was driving through rapid city. Close enough to the interstate. Small but charming. Coffee was good but the breakfast was great. Ordered the banana split yogurt and the apple sausage hash with eggs on top.

The coffee here it fantastic all on its own. it's a downtown gem.

If you are in Rapid City, this is a must stop. In fact, if you are driving anywhere near the Blackhills, make the trip over, you will not be disappointed. The coffee is top notch and if you are into specialty drinks you have to try the caramel latte where they use home made caramel, it's friggin awesome! The food is fantastic, the breakfast quesadilla was our favorite and plenty for two to share. The real draw is the people, both the staff and local clientele. The staff is very friendly, outgoing and super fast and efficient. The place will get busy but you will not notice nor care, that is the atmosphere they have created. I have said enough...you should make the trip just for the coffee and since you are there, may as well go see Mt Rushmore.