Alternative Fuel Coffee House: Your Go-To Spot for Gourmet Coffee and Healthy Bites in Rapid City

Very nice atmosphere. They had the entire building decked out with Christmas decorations which was awesome. We had a snack and coffee. We both had a carmamello latte, which was caramel and marshmallow. It was awesome. The staff was very friendly, service was excellent. They have really good yogurt parfaits and the breakfast sandwiches are to die for. They have good homemade baked goods and other food items that are great to try if you're in the area. It's very convenient to have a good coffee shop at main Street square so you can get coffee before you walk around downtown.

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.

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.

Over the last week, we have tried multiple different coffee shops in Rapid City. Alternative Fuel is by far our favorite! We found ourselves back there time and time again. The coffee was so good it didn't need any sweetener or cream. The atmosphere was very laid back. We loved the music and the messages. The fact that they had delicious GF options for my children who need them was AMAZING! (Gluten Free) The food that they got was very tasty, even by my non-GF standards. This coffee shop was less convenient than others in the area (no drive through) but was 100% worth parking and going in! We loved the outside tables right on the square. It was very enjoyable being able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful early-summer mornings, and some days, there were even activities going on there.

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.

Best little food/smoothie/coffee shop around. The staff is always very delightful to work with. The fresh ingredients and unique flavors are like nothing you have ever had before! I love this place!

Cute shop with great service and coffee, and reasonable prices.

Patti was so great! We came in ordered a smoothy, offered to split it, wasn’t asked OFFERED. Then came and let the kids pick a straw color, and I got 2 girls that fight over having the same thing. It’s just nature and she handled that like a pro. Then my son dumped his drink, cleaned it up and topped him off with whip cream. What I have to say is that a lot of people brew coffee. Few people love others the way Patti did with my family today. She anticipated our needs and crushed it at every opportunity.