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  • Essence of Coffee

Essence of Coffee

908 Main Street, Rapid City, SD
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Featured Items

  • Latte

    double shot of espresso with steamed milk
    $4.50+
  • Long Black (Americano)

    water and espresso served hot or iced
    $3.15+
  • Breakfast Bagel

    Toasted bagel with bacon, cheddar cheese &scrambled egg
    $8.15

Aussie BakeHouse

Essence Favorites

  • Beef Pie

    beef & onion gravy in flaky puff pastry
    $7.95
  • Pastie

    beef, veg & potato folded in flaky pastry
    $4.85+
  • Potato Pie

    classic chicken pot pie topped with creamy mashed potato
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.95
  • Sausage Roll

    pork sausage and onion wrapped in flaky pastry
    $6.90
  • Berry French Toast

    Sourdough soaked in vanilla custard, fresh berries, powdered sugar, side of maple syrup
    $14.05
  • Pancake Stack Max

    Three pancakes, bacon and two egg
    $14.05
  • Classic Pancakes

    Three pancakes and maple syrup
    $8.15
  • Granola

    Bowl of sweet and salty house made granola, served with milk
    $10.00
  • Oats

    Hot, steel-cut oats served with brown sugar, raisins and almonds on the side, served with side of milk or cream
    $6.65
  • Oats w/ Fruit

    $9.65
  • Sweet Crepes

    Mascarpone cream, fresh berries, powdered sugar, raspberr balsame syrup
    $14.05
  • Ham & Cheese Croissant

    toasted croissant with sliced ham and swiss cheese
    $6.90
  • Breakfast Bagel

    Toasted bagel with bacon, cheddar cheese &scrambled egg
    $8.15
  • Bacon & Cheddar Quiche

    bacon, cheddar, egg in flaky puff pastry
    $7.15
  • Sundried Tomato & fetta Quiche

    sundried tomato, feta, egg in flaky pastry
    $7.15
  • Toasted Bagel

    $4.10

All-Day Breakfast

  • Apple Sausage Hash

    Rosemary sweet potatoes, Idaho potatoes, local sausage, red onion, chopped red apple, maple syrup, topped with two sunny eggs
    $16.35
  • Aussie Breakfast

    Bacon, two eggs, hash brown, two sausage links, choice of toast and grilled tomato
    $16.60
  • Avocado OpenFace

    Open face bagel with house made jalapeno cream cheese, sliced avocado, sweet galic sauce and topped with two over-medium eggs
    $15.35
  • Bacon Jam Avo Toast

    House-made Bacon Jam and Sliced Avocado on Sourdough toast, topped with a sunny side up egg
    $13.25
  • Breakfast Quesadilla

    Tortilla, avocado, bacon, cheddar cheese
    $12.25
  • Eggs on Toast

    Two eggs cooked to order on sourdough or honey whole wheat
    $9.45
  • Mediterranean Scramble

    Scrambled eggs, sauteed bell pepper, onion, artichoke hearts, naan bread, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, kale and feta cheese
    $15.05
  • Omelette - Apple Sausage

    Three egg omelette, rosemry roased sausage, Idaho potato, sweet potato, red onion and apple, cheddar cheese, organic maple syrup
    $16.35
  • Omelette - Bacon & Cheddar

    3 egg omelet, with bacon and cheddar cheese, topped with diced tomato
    $16.35
  • Omelette - Mediterranean

    Three egg omelette, kale, olives, sun-dried tomato, peppers, feta cheese, balsamic dressing
    $16.35
  • Omelette - Spinach/Mushroom

    Three egg omelette, sauteed spinach, mushroom, swiss cheese, garlic aioli
    $16.35
  • Omelette- Chorizo

    3 egg omelet with a chorizo, bell peppers, and onion mix, shredded cheese, topped with sliced Avocado, served with a side of red salsa
    $17.35
  • Sausage Pepper Omelette

    $16.35
  • Omelette-Chicken Bacon Jam

    $17.35
  • The Carnivore Omelette

    Three egg omelette, diced ham, sausage, bacon, bacon jam, blend cheese, black cherry chipotle bbq drizzle
    $18.35
  • Ham & Cheese Omelette

    Three egg omelette, diced ham, blend cheese, topped with green onion
    $16.00
  • Outback Sunrise

    Rosemary roasted sweet potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, red onion and kale. Sauteed in worcestershire sauce, served with two sunny eggs
    $15.05

Burrito

  • Bacon & Potato Burrito

    egg, bacon, idaho potato, cheddar & mozzarella cheese
    $14.30
  • Chorizo Burrito

    egg, chorizo,, bell pepper, onions cheddar & mozzarella cheese
    $14.30
  • Veggie Burrito

    egg, peppers, onion, idaho potato cheddar & mozzarella cheese
    $14.30

Aussie Delight

  • Avocado Chocolate Brownie

    Chocolate brownie (GF)
    $4.25
  • Banana Bread

    What more can you say
    $3.95
  • Bread Pudding

    $5.50
  • Breakfast Cookie

    Unique Essence Creation (GF)
    $3.70
  • Chocolate Caramel Slice

    biscuit base, topped with chewy caramel and chocolate
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.35
  • Coffee Cake

    $5.50
  • Crumble

    $5.00
  • Custard Tart

    Vanilla custard in a biscuit shell topped with nutmeg
    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.50
  • Danish

    Cream Chees and berries in a puff pastry shell
    $4.50
  • Jello Slice

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.35
  • Lemon Slice

    sweet biscuit base topped with lemon icing
    $4.20
  • Muffin of the Day

    Melt in the mouth muffins( Flavor Changes Daily)
    $4.75
  • Parfait - Yoghurt

    $7.35
  • Pumpkin Bars 🎃

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.75

Just for the Kids

Kids

  • Cheese Toastie

    Grilled cheese with Swiss and cheddar
    $5.10
  • Kids Eggs on Toast

    2 eggs & finger-sliced toast
    $9.45
  • Kids Fairy French Toast

    sourdough soaked in custard & dusted with sprinkles
    $8.15
  • Kids Pancakes

    2 kid sized pancakes
    $7.15

Drinks

Coffee

  • House Coffee

    single origin brewed coffee
    $2.35+
  • Latte

    double shot of espresso with steamed milk
    $4.50+
  • Traditional Flat White

    ristretto shots with smooth, velvety milk
    $4.10
  • Traditional Italian Cappuccino

    ristretto shots with heavily textured milk and cocoa dusted
    $4.10
  • Michael Special

    two double ristretto shots with smooth, velvety milk
    $5.20
  • Long Mac

    2:4 ratio of espresso to milk served hot or iced
    $4.10+
  • Long Black (Americano)

    water and espresso served hot or iced
    $3.15+
  • Australian Iced Coffee

    double shot of espresso with milk, ice-cream and a drizzle of chocolate
    $6.35
  • Espresso

    $2.75
  • Chai Tea Latte

    spiced chai and steamed milk
    $5.00+
  • Cold Brew

    12- hour cold vrewed coffee
    $4.95
  • London Fog

    earl grey trea, steamed milk and vanilla
    $5.00+
  • Hot Chocolate

    gormet chocolate with textured milk
    $3.65+
  • Chocolate Milk - 16oz

    gormet chocolate with textured milk
    $4.30
  • Cafe Au Lait

    $3.15+
  • Steamers

    steamed milk with your choice of flavor
    $3.45+
  • Short Mac

    double shot of espresso with a splash of textured milk
    $3.45
  • Babychino

    textured milk in an espresso cup
    $1.60
  • Spro and Piccolo

    single shot of espresso paired with a mini single shot latte
    $4.05
  • Affogato

    teaspoon of ice-cream in double shot of espresso
    $4.20
  • House Coffee Refill

    single origin brewed coffee
    $0.65
  • Cortado

    $4.05

Other Drinks

  • AW Cream Soda

    $3.65
  • Juice - Apple - 15.2 oz

    $3.15
  • Juice- Cranberry 15.2 oz

    $3.15
  • Juice - Cran/Grape - 15.2 oz

    $3.15
  • Juice - Orange - 15.2 oz

    $3.15
  • Bundaberg Ginger Beer - 12.7 oz

    $6.85
  • Fiji Water

    $2.80+
  • BUBLR Twisted

    $2.65
  • BUBLR Pitaya

    $2.65
  • BUBLR Triple Berry

    $2.65
  • BUBLR Tropical

    $2.65
  • Gatorade 12oz Blue or Yellow

    OUT OF STOCK
    $2.15

Tea

  • Earl Grey - 12 oz

    black tea and essential bergamont oil
    $3.95
  • English Breakfast - 12 oz

    english style black tea
    $3.95
  • Chamomile Medley - 12 oz

    green tea with jasmine, lemongrass, lemon yrtle, natural rose extract, essential line, orange and tangerine oils
    $3.95
  • Sencha Green - 12 oz

    premium japanese green tea
    $5.00
  • Jade Cloud 12oz

    $5.00
  • Ginger Lime - 12 oz

    green rooibos, giner root, lemongrass, licorice root, essential lime and tangerine oils
    $3.95
  • Tumeric Ginger - 12 oz

    giner root, tumeric root, licorice root, lemongrass, orange peel, lemon peel, essential lemon and orange oils
    $3.95
  • Orange Blossom- 12 oz

    green tea with jasine, lemongrass, lemon myrtle, natural rose extract, essential lime orange and tangerine oils
    $5.00
  • Peach Blossom - 12 oz

    white tea, quince, natural peach flavor, peaches, essential orange and tangerine oils
    $5.00
  • Peppermint - 12 oz

    peppermint
    $3.95
  • Cinnamon Plum 12oz

    $3.95

Iced Tea

  • Elderberry Hibiscus - 16 oz

    organic hibiscus flowers, elderberries, rosehips, blackberry flavor, essential orange oil
    $4.50
  • Golden Triangle Black - 16 oz

    orgaic black tea, organic gluten-free rice powder
    $4.50
  • Green Tea Citrus - 16 oz

    green tea, ginger root, lemongrass, natural lemon flavor, essential lime oil
    $4.50
  • Peach Black - 16 oz

    orgaic black tea, natural peach flavor
    $4.50

Lunch Menu

Lunch

  • Aussie Burger

    lettuce, pickled beets tomato, caramelized onion, beef patty, cheddar cheese served on a brioche bun with choice of sides
    $16.35
  • Big Aussie Burger

    aussie burger with bacon and over medium egg with choice of side
    $18.30
  • Bama Bacon Jam Burger

    beef patty, topped with house-made bacon jam, and drizzled with house made Alabama white BBQ sauce
    $18.35
  • Essence Chicken Sandwich

    Crispy Breaded Chicken Thigh, Lettuce, Tomato with our House-made Aioli
    $16.50
  • BLTA Wrap

    avocado, bacon, spring mix, tomato, garlic aioli in a toasted wrap, served with kettle chips
    $14.80
  • Chicken Avocado Wrap

    chicken, avocado, red onion, tomato, mixed greens, swiss cheese, in a toasted wrap, served with kettle chips
    $15.80
  • Chicken Bama Wrap

    chicken, avocado, tomato, bacon jam, Alabama white bbq sauce, & mixed greens wrapped in a tortilla
    $16.85
  • Fries in a Bowl

    $7.15
  • Fruit in a Bowl

    $8.70
  • Kettle chips in a bowl

    $7.15
  • Greek Chicken Salad

    chicken sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, feta cheese, spring mix and balsamic dressing
    $14.30
  • Ruby Beet Salad

    pickled beets, spring mix, aplie, craisins, feta cheese and red wine vinaigrette
    $13.75
  • Sweet Potato Fries- bowl

    $8.15
  • Garden Salad

    Spring mix, tomato, red onion & peppers
    $12.25
  • Chicken Quesadilla

    seaseoned chicken, bell peppers, onion, sweet garlic sauce, in a tortilla, served with choice of salsa
    $14.80

Merchandise

  • 16oz or Adventure Tumblers

    $35.70
  • Aluminum Water Bottle-Sip & Flip 24oz

    $15.30
  • Essence Mugs

    $18.36+
  • AeroPress coffee press - colors

    $59.95
  • Aeropress Filters

    $13.21
  • Bonavita 5 cup brewer

    $150.00
  • Bonavita 8 cup brewer

    $180.00
  • Bonavita Kettle

    $99.00
  • Breville Bambino

    $299.95
  • Breville Bambino Plus

    $499.95
  • Breville Barista Pro

    $849.95
  • Breville Luxe Brewer

    $349.95
  • Breville Express Impress

    $899.95
  • Breville Barista Express

    $699.95
  • Breville Barista Touch

    $999.95
  • Breville Resin Water Filters- box of 6

    $29.95
  • Breville Shaker

    $39.95
  • Smart Grinder Pro - Breville

    $199.95
  • The Dose Control Pro - Breville

    $159.95
  • Chemex 6 Cup

    $49.50
  • Chemex 8 cup

    $51.50
  • Chemex Filters

    $11.22
  • Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 coffee maker

    $350.00
  • Descaler

    $8.11
  • Knock Box

    $29.95
  • Essence T-shirt

    $20.40+
  • Hats

    $30.60
  • Beanie

    $25.50
  • Lelit Bianca Filters

    $29.95
  • Group Head Gasket

    $7.95
  • 5 for 5 Burlap Bags

    $5.00
  • Coffee Stickers 2 for $1

    $1.00
  • Vinyl Sticker

    $4.00
  • Michaels Book

    $34.95+

Al a carte

Al a catre

  • Bacon (two slices)

    $4.60
  • Slice of toast

    $2.55
  • 1 pancake

    $2.85
  • Sausage link (2)

    $3.55
  • Breakfast potatoes

    $2.55
  • Two eggs

    $3.55
  • Fruit cup

    $4.85
  • Hashbrown

    $2.30

Coffee Beans

Beans

  • Colombia

    OUT OF STOCK
    $21.45
  • E-Cups

    $20.60
  • Ethiopia

    $17.85
  • Genesis

    $20.00
  • Guatemala

    $20.95
  • Outback

    $22.60
  • PNG

    $21.60
  • Rapid City Blend

    $20.65
  • Sample Bag Bundle (Any 4)

    $30.50
  • Sample Bags 6oz

    $8.95
  • Seasonal Blend

    $22.45
  • Taste the World

    Every month we offer a unique blend or single origin coffee from around the world. (TTW is a Master Roasters selection)
    $23.45
  • Decaf

    $22.45

Ginger Lime - 12 oz

$3.95

green rooibos, giner root, lemongrass, licorice root, essential lime and tangerine oils

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Essence of Coffee Location and Ordering Hours

(605) 342-3559
908 Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Closed • Opens Wednesday at 7AM
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