I stopped by here earlier this morning with my wife and her parents for our morning coffee. While…read moreStraight shot Espresso wasn't our original target, we ended up passing it on Jackson Blvd and so decided to stop. This coffee shop is the type that has a window on each side where you can order from. On this morning there was a nice lady working the window and we ordered 2 - 12 oz Americanos as well as a 24 oz Americano for myself. After waiting a bit for the coffee to cool, I was finally able to try it. The coffee here didn't impress me much. While it wasn't bad, it also wasn't a flavor that suited me. I will say that it was a bit on the lighter side and smooth without any bitterness. The bottom line for me is that I probably would not head back here again in the future. While there was nothing wrong with the coffee per se, it just wasn't for me.

My girlfriend and I love this spot for our morning coffee. You'll come for a morning caffeine…read morepick-me-up, but you really leave with so much more. Deb asks us about our day, and I can tell that she really is listening, and not just waiting for us to hand her a credit card. Don't decline to get your angel word of the day, it's a really special touch and you'll find that you're thinking about it all day, long after you've finished your drink. It also doesn't hurt that the tea and coffee are super tasty too!

Essence was absolutely incredible from start to finish! The atmosphere was inviting, stylish, and…read moreinstantly set the tone for a relaxing and memorable experience. Every detail felt thoughtfully curated, and you could tell they truly care about their guests. The service was top-notch--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. You felt taken care of the entire time. Whether you're going for a little self-care, a special outing, or just to treat yourself, Essence delivers on every level. I left feeling refreshed, happy, and already looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend!

Honestly was expecting more. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't anything amazing or memorable. This…read morewas an order at the front type place which made it very crowded and more of a coffee shop feel rather than a sit down restaurant feel. I would say their specialty is certainly coffee. Everything we had drink wise was delicious. I'd recommend this place if you want good coffee and would just tell you to not have high expectations for food.

They are knowingly selling FAKE knock-off handbags at this store. It doesn't matter if their coffee…read moreis good or not, it just shows there is a lack of integrity.

the food is so good, the service is so good, it's a small company and I think more people should…read morevisit when they get the chance, the coffee is really good, and they have so many options to choose from. I would definitely recommend, and I would definitely come back. it's very ambient, I really really love how silent it is even in the morning, they also give you a warning on if it'll get really loud, and I appreciate the workers so much!!

I come here only because it is the closest coffee shop to my house and is conveniently located in…read morethe library. I have only had their coffee "shakes", which I would say are an attempt at a Frappucino. They charge more than Starbucks ($5 + tax for a 24 oz!), but are nowhere near as good. They add so much ice to them that you have to poke your straw around and "drink" it a straw full at a time. I usually give up and use a spoon or scrape it put of the cup with the straw. Speaking of the straws: They can't even be bothered with giving one to you. You have to get it out of a jar. They are cheap, skinny and flimsy straws. As i type this, I've been working on my drink so long that I can taste the plastic from the straw. They also don't accept credit/debit cards. Any costs associated with accepting these could certainly be paid for with part of the price of the drink. The one big positive is their baked goods. Cookies and brownies are delicious. However, this is a COFFEE shop, so I am basing my rating solely on the drinks I have had. I would much rather support a local business, as opposed to a national chain, but I'd choose Starbucks over this location any day.

This is the small coffee shop inside the main branch of the Rapid City Public Library and is run by…read morea pair of local sisters who lease the space. I had a wonderful butterscotch latte and a chocolate chip scone. I don't even like scones generally but this one was fresh out of the oven and delicious. The prices are just right and you can get your coffee and pick up a book to read at the same time. What could be better?

tl;dr the extra-creamy ice cream delivers on both quality and quantity; don't be afraid to sample…read morethe more adventurous flavor offerings Compared to California, the Dakotas have far fewer premium dessert destinations. But some of the states' best ice cream can be found around Rapid City, South Dakota. Enter The Silver Lining Creamery. This small-batch scoop shop only has locations in the Dakotas. But don't count out the rotating selection of premium, handcrafted ice cream. Silver Lining is routinely ranked among the best ice cream parlors in the state. The Rapid City location is at the far corner of the Main Street Square, adjacent to the covered downtown parking lot. Countless metal tables and chairs are organized on the outside patio, and the flavor lineup is markered onto a stainless steel menu beside a seasonal service window. A bulbed "ice cream" sign sits above the front entrance. Inside, the queue twists along the curved counter. Merch shelves and a grab-and-go freezer are pressed against the exposed brick wall to the right, while a half-booth is tucked into the corner beside the side entrance on the left. The two-tiered ceiling is accented by a baby blue lighted strip, while a deep blue "ice cream solves everything" neon sign is displayed against the back subway-tiled wall. Ambient music plays lightly in the background. My group visited on a Sunday evening in late spring, and Silver Lining still boasted a sizeable crowd. The flavor lineup ranged from standard to moderately ambitious -- namely, Silver Lining offered a perfume-y sage-flavored ice cream. After sampling multiple flavors, my partner and I opted to share a triple-scoop in a waffle cone. The cone was dwarfed by the giant scoops; our staff member treated it as a personal challenge to see how much ice cream the petite cone could possibly balance. The high butterfat content was unmistakable -- the ice cream was eyebrow-raisingly creamy but not overwhelmingly sweet. My favorite flavor was the mildly mocha-y Coffee Toffee, while my partner enjoyed the true-to-flavor Butterscotch. Our final flavor, Circus Town (birthday cake ice cream with frosted animal cracker), was no slouch, either. The service was efficient and accommodating, and a monster-sized triple scoop runs $8 -- a bargain by big-city standards. I left feeling impressed by the portion sizes and the execution. For a sophisticated yet crowd-pleasing dessert option, Silver Lining is a solid bet.

Love this ice cream shop. They truly have some really tasty ice cream and it's located in the…read morecutest downtown center. Not to mention the shop always smells delicious and the service is always great!

I went there for a quick coffee break, it's next to the Presidential Wax Museum. Ladies were…read morehelpful and large caramel frappes was good. There is a small gift shop which sells the same items as the Museum.

They do a really good job with their coffee. They also have pretty good gelato that you can get…read morefree samples of. It's one of the few places in the area where they have free parking in a parking lot. They also have super nice restrooms that are very clean. Staff is very nice and they have fun collectibles and gift areas that you can buy gift samples or things from the area. There was a neat purse that had a telephone that actually worked like an old school corded one that you could plug into your regular cell phone and use the purse like an old school telephone. Kind of neat.

Good experience. Nice place with good, strong coffee. Enjoyed my visit. Would return.read more

Arrived when there was a long line, but the staff kept the line moving and pushed out orders…read morequickly. I got a hot fudge sundae and it was great. There's seating outdoors and indoors (inside they had a Christmas in July theme). Cute ice cream shop that's worth a try!

I can see why this place was so busy! Tons of topping options and combinations paired with great…read moretasting ice cream is an easy winner. I got the dirt cup and loved it. The chocolate ice cream was really good and mixed with the crumbled Oreos perfectly, making each bite have little bits of cookies mixed in the ice cream. Highly recommend! Mom got Lauren's landslide and she really loved it too. She liked the vanilla and chocolate mixed ice cream as well as the huge cookie dough chunks. And how doesn't love caramel and chocolate on top of their ice cream?? We had to wait in line about 20-30 minutes, and then had to wait another 15 minutes or so before they called our name with our finished order at the window so be prepared to wait a little, especially if you visit during the weekend. But overall it was worth it to me. The ice cream was smooth and yummy and I loved the cookie pieces mixed into it.