Needed food. Wanted quick and simple. Nothing heavy. It's how a friend and I ended up here…read more Just off the main drag of the downtown area, parking is free and a lot easier to find. I don't know what it's like when it's busy because on the day we arrived, the entire area was a ghost town. Not even sleepy - no cars on the road and this cafe was even still opening. Walk in, order and find a seat. Not a lot of seating but there's both indoors and out. We chose to sit indoors as it was a little warm and I didn't want to be out under the sun. See pics of the food. Wanted salad. I tend to always want salad. Went with the Springfield. Crisp and fresh - really enjoyed the toppings and dressing. Harmony. That's how I'd describe this salad. I'd definitely have it again. Grabbed the Hot Springs. Wanted a cold sandwich. Wanted an Italian. Closest I could find and the vinaigrette was even on the side so I could add as much or as little as I wanted. I remember enjoying this sandwich so much I considered grabbing a second for the road. However, we're traveling and gotta try other foods and places. This would be one place I'd go back to if or when I find myself back in Rapid City. This cafe is connected to the brewery (Hay Camp Brewing). In fact, that's where the restrooms are if you need it.

I really wanted to like this place more, I really, really did. Came here on the last day of our…read moretrip exploring the trifecta of National Parks. After being inundated with burgers, I felt like something a little lighter/healthier was in order. AMBIANCE - just off the main strip of downtown Rapid City you'll find this cafe. Cafe is spacious and clean, and is connected to a brewery where, if you're inclined to do so, they will bring your food over to you while you sit there. The Brewery has board games you can play at your table and a variety of pinball machines. SERVICE - service was....ok. I was asking the guy about one of the toppings on the sandwich and he looked at me like I was an alien. Maybe it was his first day? Not sure. He was nice, but not as knowledgeable as you might like for someone working the register. MENU - they had a pretty good mix of sandwiches (hot and cold), and also had a few sides. I also saw they had some homemade lemonades and such, which I was tempted to try, but did not end up trying instead. FOOD - my wife and mother got the badlands sandwich which had roasted sirloin mushrooms, swiss and and side of horeradish mayo. My mom and I both did the rapid city which kind of seemed like a philly cheesesteak sandwich (grilled beef, onions, peppers, jalapenos, smoked gouda with a lime cilantro), while my kids rocked the pastrami. The sandwiches were a pretty good size (at almost $20 a piece, they better be). My kids thought the pastrami was good and after days of burgers, it was a nice change up. My wife liked her sandwich, which was mostly carried by the horseradish mayo. My mom and I thought our sandwiches were just...ok. The meat needed salt, and the lime cilantro was not very flavorful. I ended up stealing some of my wife's horseradish mayo which helped, but just a bit. OVERALL - good not great. Wish the meat was a little more flavorful and the food came out a bit quicker (there was only one order ahead of us and it took a good 20-30 minutes to get our food). Not sure I'd come back. CELEBRITY RATING - Ryan Seacrest

Visited on 5/12/2026 with my family after a long morning at Mount Rushmore. The location is…read moreconvenient -- right inside the monument -- but convenience and the view are about the only things going for this place. We ordered the Philly Cheesesteak ($18), a Cheeseburger ($17.50 + $0.75), and the Grilled Chicken Platter ($14.50) for our kid. Total came out to $54.50 for three people -- which, okay, it's a tourist spot, so I expected to pay a premium. What I didn't expect was to pay premium prices for food that felt like it was barely tried. The Philly was overcooked and dry. The meat was dark and tough -- no juiciness, no flavor. For $18, that's just not acceptable. The burger looked decent but tasted flat and underwhelming. The Grilled Chicken Platter for my child was the most disappointing -- it's listed as "grilled" on the menu, but the chicken came out barely touched. Pale, soft, almost like it was steamed and then given a quick pass on the grill just for looks. The mashed potatoes and corn on the side were fine -- nothing special. I'll give credit where it's due -- the ambiance is genuinely great. Eating with a direct view of Mount Rushmore is a cool experience you won't get anywhere else, and the dining area has a nice open feel to it. Service was also okay, no real complaints there. But when you're spending $54 on a family meal and every main dish misses, the view only carries you so far. If you're visiting, pack your own food or eat before you arrive. You'll thank yourself later.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This is the cafeteria at Mount Rushmore. There are lots of different stations here, from a pizza,…read moreburger, salad, & ice cream station. The best part is there are floor to ceiling the windows. It's a beautiful view of Mount Rushmore. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Our salads were nothing to ride home about, but there were reasonably priced, and the view was wonderful. However, the homemade ice cream was exceptional. Unfortunately the cones were huge & double scoops; no kiddie cups here. The huckleberry cheesecake was sublime!

Excellent Thanksgiving dinner buffet! The food was delicious. The service was great! The setting is…read morebeautiful. Spacious seating and layout of the buffet and carving stations. I had some reservations when I saw it was inside DoubleTree hotel; those were misplaced! The hotel is beautiful! I hope to make it to their Sunday brunch and if it is even half the experience of Thanksgiving...it will be worth it!!!

I'm always a bit reticent to try in-hotel restaurants, but the Gold Bison's food was spot-on. The…read morebison short-ribs were a real treat for a visitor who rarely sees bison on our hometown menus. The wine selection was mediocre, but my Malbec was satisfactory. You are sitting in a large atrium beneath 10 floors of Doubletree suites. It was a relaxing dinner with attentive service at reasonable prices.

Great service. Just don't think it's right to charge $23 for concession quality burger and fries.read more

When we first walked in we thought it was a store with hats and tshirts. Then we saw tables. You…read moreorder in the back and they bring the food to your table. They were really friendly. We all ordered the Bacon Cheesburger Basket. Wow, you get a lot of food for your buck here. The cheeseburger was huge with lots of bacon and cheese. It is fresh ground beef. The basket comes with fries and coleslaw. The cheeseburger was seasoned perfectly and so juicy. Everything was fabulous. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. We all commented on our burgers and how good they were. Would definitely eat here again. Highly recommend it.

We were visiting Rapid City for my husband's 40th class reunion, and we found this really cute…read morecoffee shop. I love chai, and theirs is really good. I saw another reviewer said to ask for extra hot, so I did that and added the extra spices. I went back three times. My husband had their drip coffee and said it was good too. I took some cute photos of their bathroom. They made me laugh.

Tasty muffins and potentially the best Americano around. Chai lattes are yummy as well, but you…read moremay need to tell'em "extra hot". A terrific place to relax, get some work completed, and enjoy a hot beverage.

Extremely kind people and a fun, laidback atmosphere. The door said they opened at 6:30am (I saw…read more6am online), but they were setting things out early and opened up. Prices are very reasonable too.

The coffee experience at Elizabeth's is only outmatched by its friendly staff. Wish I lived in…read moreHill City so I could visit daily.

Coffee is coffee...but not here! The darn good coffee... is darn good. Even after a 3 hour hike in…read morethe sun the flavor and taste was very rewarding

This place is adorable and the coffee is great. I recommend the yogurt parfait (berries in it) or…read morethe breakfast burrito. My fiancé had the bagel sandwhich all three days we came here. Mgmt. is lovely, too. Best place we ate/drank in Hill City!

Delish coffee and wonderful staff! Haylee recommended iced white chocolate raspberry lavender latte…read moreand it did not disappoint ! If I was a local I'd be here every morning !

We were desperate for cup of coffee and we came upon this place. I am super picky on my cappuccino…read moreand lattes as my husband makes barista like cappuccino every day for me. I had the French creek latte and my husband had the mystic mocha. They were divine. Cool little cabin like cafe and so quaint. If you are in hill city, you must stop in. The coffee is excellent and the prices can't be beat.