Welcome to Alternative Fuel, we’re glad you’re here! Alt Fuel is a full-service coffee house and cafe with an espresso bar as well as fresh fruit smoothie bar and eatery. Our large patio allows you to sip a coffee, iced Americano, fruit smoothie or eat a handcrafted sandwich while you look upon Main Street Square. During ice skating season our walk-up window provides access for you to order hot chocolate, coffee and more without ever taking off your skates. We serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, early dinner, and desserts. Stop by our cafe today!
E Stewart
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.
… moreBritony Stegenga
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.
… moremary harris
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
… moreJohn “American Car Prospector” Hames
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.
… moreTori Traut
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!
… moreJaima Knutson-Colson, RE/MAX Results
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.
… moreFabiana Kirtley
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.
… moreDavid Lazar
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.
… moreElana Goldstein
Our drinks were delicious, however it took way to long to get them to us. I guess the place was understaffed. I felt that the staff could have been friendlier, but instead seemed flustered and didn’t care to help me with my choice. It was my first time there, so I had some questions about the drink choice, and they weren’t really eager to help. The place seemed cute though, and was also busy. A nice local alternative to Starbucks. Cute decor.
… moreDr Edward J Gerety III
This was a basic WOKE tourist trap for locals. My daughter had a Rasbery Smoothie, which was more water than anything. My traditional cup of coffee was again watered down, and they were stingy on the honey and almond milk.
Price wise, they are close to New York City, but Rapid City is no NYC. Service was a tad slow compared to the place not being all that active. Finally, I could have done without the political chatter by the staff complaining about Trump.
He won, get over it. But one cannot expect Anti-American business owners to understand that capitalism expanded by Trump will raise all boats, including theirs.
This is supposedly a coffee shop, not NPR discussion hour.
When/if we return to Rapid City, we will be checking out the other Java shops.
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