Alternative Fuel Coffee House

Very surprised to see that this place only has 3.5 Stars on Yelp. I stopped here needing a quick bite while waiting for my friend to arrive in Rapid City. This place was exactly what I was looking for. It was also my introduction to the Black Hills and was certainly NOT what I was expecting in terms of dining options.

There menu is extensive and full of Gluten-Free and Vegan options. I ended up getting "Fuel Bites" and "Harvest Blast" Fit Fuel smoothie. Both were delicious. The fuel bites were peanut-buttery granola and the shake was filling without being too fruity.

I was only in Rapid City for a few hours but I am glad I stopped here. It totally changed my perspective of the town and the nutritional options available to you. I would highly recommend if you are local or just passing through. Though I did not try their coffee, the menu seemed to be extensive.

A hidden gem in downtown Rapid City!

Very friendly staff, great coffee and eats. Such an inviting little coffee shop for weary travelers taking in the beauty of the area. Definitely stop in if you find yourself in the Black Hills!

Absolutely fantastic! The food and prices were absolutely amazing. The service was fast, friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered a garden quiche, a spinach wrap veggie sandwich with Swiss cheese, and a strawberry banana smoothie. The garden quiche was delicious, it was homemade and not at all greasy. You could just tell the ingredients were fresh.

Delicious coffee! Amazing pastries! Delightful atmosphere! Kind and helpful staff! The perfect music in the background. We should
know!! After unexpectedly spending 6 days in Rapid City in the dead of winter, Alternative Fuel became our silver lining!! We not only came back every day (played cards at our table while enjoying watching ice skating, made several new friends, enjoyed a sweet visit with the owner), but once we finally headed where we were supposed to go, we planned our trip home around passing through Rapid and getting one last cup for the road!

Our favorite by far was the dirty chai nog!! But we tried a few others as well and they were great too! Don’t pass up on the pastries or the quiche. Can’t wait to drive through again and treat ourselves.