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    Essence of Coffee

    908 Main Street

    Rapid City, SD 57701


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    Featured Items

    • Latte

      double shot of espresso with steamed milk
      $4.40+
    • Long Black (Americano)

      water and espresso served hot or iced
      $3.10+
    • Beef Pie

      beef & onion gravy in flaky puff pastry
      $7.75

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    Essence Favorites

    • Beef Pie

      beef & onion gravy in flaky puff pastry
      $7.75
    • Pastie

      beef, veg & potato folded in flaky pastry
      $4.75+
    • Potato Pie

      classic chicken pot pie topped with creamy mashed potato
      $7.75
    • Sausage Roll

      pork sausage and onion wrapped in flaky pastry
      $6.75
    • Berry French Toast

      Sourdough soaked in vanilla custard, fresh berries, powdered sugar, side of maple syrup
      $13.75
    • Pancake Stack Max

      Three pancakes, bacon and two egg
      $13.75
    • Classic Pancakes

      Three pancakes and maple syrup
      $8.00
    • Granola

      Bowl of sweet and salty house made granola, served with milk
      $9.75
    • Oats

      Hot, steel-cut oats served with brown sugar, raisins and almonds on the side, served with side of milk or cream
      $6.50
    • Oats w/ Fruit

      $9.50
    • Sweet Crepes

      Mascarpone cream, fresh berries, powdered sugar, raspberr balsame syrup
      $13.75
    • Ham & Cheese Croissant

      toasted croissant with sliced ham and swiss cheese
      $6.75
    • Breakfast Bagel

      Toasted bagel with bacon, cheddar cheese &scrambled egg
      $8.00
    • Bacon & Cheddar Quiche

      bacon, cheddar, egg in flaky puff pastry
      $7.00
    • Sundried Tomato & fetta Quiche

      sundried tomato, feta, egg in flaky pastry
      $7.00

    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
      $16.00
    • Aussie Breakfast

      Bacon, two eggs, hash brown, two sausage links, choice of toast and grilled tomato
      $16.25
    • Avocado OpenFace

      Open face bagel with house made jalapeno cream cheese, sliced avocado, sweet galic sauce and topped with two over-medium eggs
      $15.00
    • Bacon Jam Avo Toast

      House-made Bacon Jam and Sliced Avocado on Sourdough toast, topped with a sunny side up egg
      $13.00
    • Breakfast Quesadilla

      Tortilla, avocado, bacon, cheddar cheese
      $12.00
    • Eggs on Toast

      Two eggs cooked to order on sourdough or honey whole wheat
      $9.25
    • Mediterranean Scramble

      Scrambled eggs, sauteed bell pepper, onion, artichoke hearts, naan bread, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, kale and feta cheese
      $14.75
    • Omelette - Apple Sausage

      Three egg omelette, rosemry roased sausage, Idaho potato, sweet potato, red onion and apple, cheddar cheese, organic maple syrup
      $16.00
    • Omelette - Bacon & Cheddar

      3 egg omelet, with bacon and cheddar cheese, topped with diced tomato
      $16.00
    • Omelette - Mediterranean

      Three egg omelette, kale, olives, sun-dried tomato, peppers, feta cheese, balsamic dressing
      $15.00
    • Omelette - Spinach/Mushroom

      Three egg omelette, sauteed spinach, mushroom, swiss cheese, garlic aioli
      $15.00
    • 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
      $17.00
    • Sausage Pepper Omelette

      $16.00
    • Omelette-Chicken Bacon Jam

      $17.00
    • Outback Sunrise

      Rosemary roasted sweet potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, red onion and kale. Sauteed in worcestershire sauce, served with two sunny eggs
      $14.75
    • Toasted Bagel

      $4.00

    Burrito

    • Bacon & Potato Burrito

      egg, bacon, idaho potato, cheddar & mozzarella cheese
      $14.00
    • Chorizo Burrito

      egg, chorizo,, bell pepper, onions cheddar & mozzarella cheese
      $14.00
    • Veggie Burrito

      egg, peppers, onion, idaho potato cheddar & mozzarella cheese
      $14.00

    Aussie Delight

    • Avocado Chocolate Brownie

      Chocolate brownie (GF)
      $4.15
    • Banana Bread

      What more can you say
      $3.85
    • Bread Pudding

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.40
    • Breakfast Cookie

      Unique Essence Creation (GF)
      $3.60
    • Chocolate Caramel Slice

      biscuit base, topped with chewy caramel and chocolate
      $4.25
    • Coffee Cake

      $5.40
    • Crumble

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.90
    • Custard Tart

      Vanilla custard in a biscuit shell topped with nutmeg
      $5.40
    • Danish

      Cream Chees and berries in a puff pastry shell
      $4.40
    • Jello Slice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Lemon Slice

      sweet biscuit base topped with lemon icing
      $4.10
    • Muffin of the Day

      Melt in the mouth muffins( Flavor Changes Daily)
      $4.65
    • Parfait - Yoghurt

      $7.20
    • Pumpkin Bars

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.65

    Just for the Kids

    Kids

    • Cheese Toastie

      Grilled cheese with Swiss and cheddar
      $5.00
    • Kids Eggs on Toast

      2 eggs & finger-sliced toast
      $9.25
    • Kids Fairy French Toast

      sourdough soaked in custard & dusted with sprinkles
      $8.00
    • Kids Pancakes

      2 kid sized pancakes
      $7.00

    Drinks

    Coffee

    • House Coffee

      single origin brewed coffee
      $2.30+
    • Latte

      double shot of espresso with steamed milk
      $4.40+
    • Traditional Flat White

      ristretto shots with smooth, velvety milk
      $4.00
    • Traditional Italian Cappuccino

      ristretto shots with heavily textured milk and cocoa dusted
      $4.00
    • Michael Special

      two double ristretto shots with smooth, velvety milk
      $5.10
    • Long Mac

      2:4 ratio of espresso to milk served hot or iced
      $4.00+
    • Long Black (Americano)

      water and espresso served hot or iced
      $3.10+
    • Australian Iced Coffee

      double shot of espresso with milk, ice-cream and a drizzle of chocolate
      $6.20
    • Espresso

      $2.70
    • Chai Tea Latte

      spiced chai and steamed milk
      $4.90+
    • Cold Brew

      12- hour cold vrewed coffee
      $4.85
    • London Fog

      earl grey trea, steamed milk and vanilla
      $4.90+
    • Hot Chocolate

      gormet chocolate with textured milk
      $3.60+
    • Chocolate Milk - 16oz

      gormet chocolate with textured milk
      $4.20
    • Cafe Au Lait

      $3.10+
    • Steamers

      steamed milk with your choice of flavor
      $3.35+
    • Short Mac

      double shot of espresso with a splash of textured milk
      $3.35
    • Babychino

      textured milk in an espresso cup
      $1.55
    • Spro and Piccolo

      single shot of espresso paired with a mini single shot latte
      $3.95
    • Affogato

      teaspoon of ice-cream in double shot of espresso
      $4.10
    • House Coffee Refill

      single origin brewed coffee
      $0.60
    • Cortado

      $3.95

    Other Drinks

    • AW Cream Soda

      $3.60
    • Juice - Apple - 15.2 oz

      $3.10
    • Juice- Cranberry 15.2 oz

      $3.10
    • Juice - Cran/Grape - 15.2 oz

      $3.10
    • Juice - Orange - 15.2 oz

      $3.10
    • Bundaberg Ginger Beer - 12.7 oz

      $6.70
    • Fiji Water

      $2.75+
    • BUBLR Twisted

      $2.60
    • BUBLR Pitaya

      $2.60
    • BUBLR Triple Berry

      $2.60
    • BUBLR Tropical

      $2.60
    • Gatorade 12oz Blue or Yellow

      $2.10

    Tea

    • Earl Grey - 12 oz

      black tea and essential bergamont oil
      $3.85
    • English Breakfast - 12 oz

      english style black tea
      $3.85
    • Chamomile Medley - 12 oz

      green tea with jasmine, lemongrass, lemon yrtle, natural rose extract, essential line, orange and tangerine oils
      $3.85
    • Sencha Green - 12 oz

      premium japanese green tea
      $4.90
    • Jade Cloud 12oz

      $4.90
    • Ginger Lime - 12 oz

      green rooibos, giner root, lemongrass, licorice root, essential lime and tangerine oils
      $3.85
    • Tumeric Ginger - 12 oz

      giner root, tumeric root, licorice root, lemongrass, orange peel, lemon peel, essential lemon and orange oils
      $3.85
    • Orange Blossom- 12 oz

      green tea with jasine, lemongrass, lemon myrtle, natural rose extract, essential lime orange and tangerine oils
      $4.90
    • Peach Blossom - 12 oz

      white tea, quince, natural peach flavor, peaches, essential orange and tangerine oils
      $4.90
    • Peppermint - 12 oz

      peppermint
      $3.85
    • Cinnamon Plum 12oz

      $3.85

    Iced Tea

    • Elderberry Hibiscus - 16 oz

      organic hibiscus flowers, elderberries, rosehips, blackberry flavor, essential orange oil
      $4.40
    • Golden Triangle Black - 16 oz

      orgaic black tea, organic gluten-free rice powder
      $4.40
    • Green Tea Citrus - 16 oz

      green tea, ginger root, lemongrass, natural lemon flavor, essential lime oil
      $4.40
    • Peach Black - 16 oz

      orgaic black tea, natural peach flavor
      $4.40

    Lunch Menu

    Lunch

    • Aussie Burger

      lettuce, pickled beets tomato, caramelized onion, beef patty, cheddar cheese served on a brioche bun with choice of sides
      $15.00
    • Big Aussie Burger

      aussie burger with bacon and over medium egg with choice of side
      $17.25
    • Bama Bacon Jam Burger

      beef patty, topped with house-made bacon jam, and drizzled with house made Alabama white BBQ sauce
      $17.50
    • Essence Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy Breaded Chicken Thigh, Lettuce, Tomato with our House-made Aioli
      $15.00
    • BLTA Wrap

      avocado, bacon, spring mix, tomato, garlic aioli in a toasted wrap, served with kettle chips
      $14.50
    • Chicken Avocado Wrap

      chicken, avocado, red onion, tomato, mixed greens, swiss cheese, in a toasted wrap, served with kettle chips
      $15.50
    • Chicken Bama Wrap

      chicken, avocado, tomato, bacon jam, Alabama white bbq sauce, & mixed greens wrapped in a tortilla
      $16.50
    • Fries in a Bowl

      $7.00
    • Fruit in a Bowl

      $8.50
    • Kettle chips in a bowl

      $7.00
    • Greek Chicken Salad

      chicken sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, feta cheese, spring mix and balsamic dressing
      $14.00
    • Ruby Beet Salad

      pickled beets, spring mix, aplie, craisins, feta cheese and red wine vinaigrette
      $13.50
    • Sweet Potato Fries- bowl

      $8.00
    • Garden Salad

      Spring mix, tomato, red onion & peppers
      $12.00
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      seaseoned chicken, bell peppers, onion, sweet garlic sauce, in a tortilla, served with choice of salsa
      $14.50

    Merchandise

    • 16oz or Adventure Tumblers

      $35.00
    • Aluminum Water Bottle-Sip & Flip 24oz

      $15.00
    • Essence Mugs

      $18.00+
    • AeroPress coffee press - colors

      $59.95
    • Aeropress Filters

      $12.95
    • 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
    • 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

      $11.00
    • Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 coffee maker

      $350.00
    • Descaler

      $7.95
    • Knock Box

      $29.95
    • Essence T-shirt

      $20.00+
    • Hats

      $30.00
    • Beanie

      $25.00
    • 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)

      $4.50
    • Slice of toast

      $2.50
    • 1 pancake

      $2.80
    • Sausage link (2)

      $3.50
    • Breakfast potatoes

      $2.50
    • Two eggs

      $3.50

    Coffee Beans

    Beans

    • Colombia

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00
    • E-Cups

      $16.80
    • Ethiopia

      $14.95
    • Genesis

      $16.80
    • Guatemala

      $17.50
    • Outback

      $19.30
    • PNG

      $18.50
    • Rapid City Blend

      $18.50
    • Sample Bag Bundle (Any 4)

      $26.00
    • Sample Bags 6oz

      $7.25
    • Spring Blend

      $19.20
    • Taste the World

      Every month we offer a unique blend or single origin coffee from around the world. (TTW is a Master Roasters selection)
      $20.00
    • Decaf

      $20.40

    All hours
    Sunday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Monday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Tuesday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Wednesday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Thursday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Saturday7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Essence of Coffee has a simple philosophy: Serious Coffee; Great Food: Casual Atmosphere. It guides and governs every decision we make. Specialty coffee, freshly roasted by us and appreciated by you; fresh whole foods made by us and enjoyed by you; great conversation and relaxed atmosphere created by us and also by you our great customers.

    Location

    908 Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

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