Alternative Fuel Coffee House
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Alternative Fuel Coffee House

512 Main St, Rapid City, SD

★★★★4.3(357 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked on Rapid City's downtown plaza, Alternative Fuel is a locally-loved gem where the espresso drinks are stellar and the homemade pastries—especially those quiches and protein balls—steal the show. The genuinely warm staff creates an inviting hometown atmosphere that makes you want to linger over coffee while reading or catching up with friends, whether you're a local or just passing through. It's the kind of place that feels instantly like a neighborhood favorite, with plenty of comfortable seating and thoughtful drink options for everyone from coffee purists to smoothie lovers.

What to expect

Specialty drinksPastriesSlow sitWifiMeetingsTraditional drinksFamily friendlyLight foodOutdoor seatingEspresso focused

Google Reviews

Britony Stegenga
★★★★★3 months ago

HIGHLY recommend this place. The food is seriously incredible. The quiches I tell everyone to go and get because they're amazing and I usually don't even like quiches. Plus the protein balls, baked goods, and the chicken pot pie was phenomenal. I have found since moving to Rapid from Sioux Falls, there are not a ton of good breakfast options that don't cost you an arm and a leg and also have healthy options. This is that place! Good coffee, good smoothie, good food. PLUS, you're supporting local.

E Stewart
★★★★★3 months ago

Cutest spot and the customer service is amazing. Has a hometown feel, even if you aren't from there. Literally saw this place walking to the parking garage, who doesn't want Alternative Fuel????? Barista is very skilled, told her my order and it was delicious, yes I am one of those customize if you can kinda people (judge free zone, sorry not sorry, I like what I like). Food looked good. People were chatting it up at the tables.

mary harris
★★★★★5 months ago

Friendly staff. Great coffee and non-coffee drink options. Pastry and simple breakfast and lunch options. Plays Christian music as background music. Great place to sit and read while sipping coffee options

Tori Traut
★★★★★8 months ago

I can’t say enough about how cute this place is. Everyone who works there is so nice, they made me the yummiest vegan mint mocha frappe, and they’re right on the square downtown so you can enjoy the live music while you sip your drink. Definitely check it out!

John “American Car Prospector” Hames
★★★★★10 months ago

Locally owned and long-term managed coffee shop with bakery. It is located on the East side of the downtown Plaza. Beautiful facility with many comfortable seating options. Fruit smoothies, baked goods, teas, expresso, and ice cream. Immaculate and sparking clean. Park in the city garage or on the street.

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