Needed food. Wanted quick and simple. Nothing heavy. It's how a friend and I ended up here. Just off the main drag of the downtown area, parking is free and a lot easier to find. I don't know what it's like when it's busy because on the day we arrived, the entire area was a ghost town. Not even sleepy - no cars on the road and this cafe was even still opening. Walk in, order and find a seat. Not a lot of seating but there's both indoors and out. We chose to sit indoors as it was a little warm and I didn't want to be out under the sun. See pics of the food. Wanted salad. I tend to always want salad. Went with the Springfield. Crisp and fresh - really enjoyed the toppings and dressing. Harmony. That's how I'd describe this salad. I'd definitely have it again. Grabbed the Hot Springs. Wanted a cold sandwich. Wanted an Italian. Closest I could find and the vinaigrette was even on the side so I could add as much or as little as I wanted. I remember enjoying this sandwich so much I considered grabbing a second for the road. However, we're traveling and gotta try other foods and places. This would be one place I'd go back to if or when I find myself back in Rapid City. This cafe is connected to the brewery (Hay Camp Brewing). In fact, that's where the restrooms are if you need it. read more

The sandwiches were amazing as was the service! Definitely go back again - We shared a Reuben & the Sturgis read more

Delicious sandwiches. I got The Nemo, great focaccia and I love what they did with the oyster mushrooms. Only thing missing from their menu is fries! read more

Bashful Bison - The Nemo - Salad Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

We came here after landing at the Rapid City airport as reviews were great for this lunch spot. What we got: *Bison - we were interested in trying bison brisket. Overall, the sandwich was flavorful, but the brisket was very dry. Not one I would get again. *The Paha Sapa - this one sounded interesting with a variety of meat with a three pepper tapenade. I wasn't sure if this was going to be a spicy sauce or not, but it only added a mild kick. I do wish there was more of the blackberry sauce on the sandwich to detect it a little more. Otherwise, this sandwich was full of flavor! Service was very slow, to the point that a couple of tables were going to check in on their order. Not a bad option to start our SD trip, but not a memorable spot. read more

**June 2025: Tuesday Afternoon Visit** My friend and I wanted something quick but delicious and found this cafe to fit our needs. It's located in the Downtown area of Rapid City and since we came on a weekday we were able to find parking pretty easily. The day was warm and as we entered the restaurant was air conditioned and seemed to be attached to a larger bar restaurant, which is where you'd go if you needed to use the restroom. My friend and I ordered a sandwiches each and shared the salad. They had both indoor and outdoor seating The Noms The Paha ($15.99) - hot sandwich with pastrami, smoked sausage, ham and white cheddar and three pepper blackberry tapenade; this was delicious! the tapanade gave it a nice sweetness with the hearty meats and since it was toasted the crunch of the bread added a nice texture to it Springfield Salad ($13.99) - pecans, spinach, strawberries, orange and gouda cheese; This salad was so refreshing and all the ingredients worked well together. It helped my body feel fueled up with my vitamins. I do feel that the pricing is a bit higher than other cafes in this region; however, these are pretty consistent with the sando shops back home in California. Overall, I enjoyed everything I had here! read more

Very yummy sandwiches! Each we ordered were big portions. There's seating in Bashful Bison, which functions both as a lunch spot and deli/market. It is adjacent to the Hay Camp Brewing Company, so you can order food here and sit in the Brewery space and order drinks there if you'd like. The service is minimal; the service takes your order at the register and brings it out to your table when it's ready. I've been to other sandwich shops in the area and trust me, this place is one of the better spots! read more

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Great place to grab a fresh sandwich, we have eaten here several times and no complaints, the sandwiches are big so for me def shareable. I have only ever got to go orders, but my husband has eaten in and he really enjoyed the ambiance. read more

This is just not worth the money and my time, a big disappointment. About 6pm on a Thursday we came in two adults and two kids, 2 people in front of us in line so ordering didn't take long. This sandwiches are WAY overpriced, took over 25 minutes to get and quite frankly the flavor and quality of the ingredients just doesn't stack up, we can't recommend this as we won't be back. read more

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We were stuck in Rapid City for a couple of days due to an issue with the hotel we were staying at. After having some disappointing sandwiches a couple of days prior, and seeing the promising ones served here, we decided upon Bashful Bison to keep our minds off the hotel situation. We were a little confused when we first walked up, since we couldn't find the Bashful Bison sign anywhere - it turns out that this sandwich shop is actually inside the Hay Camp Brewing Company Building. The place was quite full for lunch - we placed our order at the front and waited for our food. The sandwiches are made fresh to order and took a good 20 minutes before they were ready. For seating, we could select seats inside the windowed sandwich area, or inside the brewery section. We chose to take the sandwiches to go since we still had some issues at the hotel we needed to solve. The Rapid City ($14.49) - Very nice sandwich, with plenty of tender grilled beef to whet the appetite. The beef is cooked perfectly for the sandwich. They don't drain the meat, so all of the juices soak into the bun and add plenty of moisture. They mix quite a bit of onion, peppers and jalapenos on top of the meat, adding fresh sweetness and a tiny bit of heat. They then melt several slices of smoked gouda, giving a stretchy cheesy quality to every bite. A generous amount of aioli is spread on the sub, giving additional fat and moisture. The sub is quite dense and chewy and manages to encapsulate all the ingredients quite well, with the cheese acting as additional binder to help keep all the peppers from sliding out. Eating this sandwich is still slightly messy, given the cheese stretch and the juices dripping out. (5/5) The Bison ($17.49) - This sandwich is kind of their version of a bbq beef brisket sandwich. There's nicely melted cheddar cheese, a bunch of pickles giving a bit of a tang and crunch, and plenty of sweet and tangy bbq sauce - not enough to drown the sandwich, but enough that it covers all the ingredients. The star here is the bison meat. All of the bison meat I had on this cross country trip were quite lean with little to no fat. The sliced bison brisket on this sandwich was the sole exception - instead of being dry and lean, the brisket had some fantastic fattier portions, giving a bit of a contrast in texture and taste. This is a solid sandwich, although I'd probably prefer it with something other than bbq sauce. (4/5) We didn't find any other eating options in Rapid City to be particularly interesting, so we went back later for dinner and decided to dine in. I guess this is more of a lunch destination because the place was pretty much completely empty at 6:30 PM and the sandwiches only took about 5 minutes to come out. The Summerset ($12.99) - The Bashful Bison gives you a big pile of salty but very flavorful corned beef. The meat is actually quite moist and not too overly salted - some other corned beefs I have trouble eating without having a huge glass of water on hand, but this was manageable without. They absolutely slather the top bun with mustard, giving quite a strong mustardy kick with every bite. Possibly a bit too strong for me! A slice of cheddar completes the interior of the sandwich, although in this case it was kind of cold and not melted at all. My favorite part of the sandwich was actually the bun - it's served warm and is very chewy and soft. (4/5) The Spearfish ($14.49) - This sandwich is very similar to The Rapid City which I had for lunch. The only difference is the change in meat from beef to chicken, which still remains moist and flavorful. I did find this one to be a bit spicier than the other sandwich, but that didn't detract from my enjoyment at all. I liked this one just as much as The Rapid City. (5/5) I ate here twice in a single day. If that's not a ringing endorsement of a restaurant, I don't know what is. If you're in Rapid City and you want a nice sandwich, Bashful Bison is where to go. Bathrooms - Larger restrooms in the brewery side of the building. They are kind of bizarre. I don't really recommend using the stalls because there are gigantic gaps in the door and the bottom of the door is way higher than the usual skimpy American toilet stall doors. If you want any kind of privacy, avoid the stalls. read more

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When ordering I wasn't very impressed for the fact that they don't have fries and kids menu is limited. But the Sandwiches were great and large portions. We specifically loved the Rapid City sandwich. The strawberry lemonade did not really tasted different than soda lemonade so kind of overpriced, but overall good experience. read more

Bashful Bison - Boison - Salad Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

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It's gonna take a minute to make your sandwhich but buckle up! So good. Husband had pastrami and i had chicken (spearfish)...we could have shared one they are huge but ngl...finished mine. Fresh, creative and that's real roasted chicken not deli chicken. ‍‍ read more

Bashful Bison - The spearfish - Salad Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

This place definitely lived up to the hype! Absolutely delicious. Probably the best sandwich I've had in my life. We ordered the Rapid City, the Spearfish, the Box Elder, and the New Underwood. Topped that off with a couple strawberry lemonades, iced tea, and the potato salad. I will say it again, absolutely freaking delicious! read more

I love this little diner. The food is delicious and the employees are friendly. Just a really nice place to stop in for lunch.

Bit pricey sandwiches but very good! Quick service and comfortable place. Nice sized portion. Overall enjoyed the quick dine. read more

Bashful Bison - Piedmont Cold Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

Great sandwiches and beer! Highly recommend!!!!! We will be back the next time we are in town. read more

Mary Beth at a tourist center mentioned this restaurant for dinner so the six of us said why not and decided to try this sandwich place. Each couple split a sandwich, the Somerset, the Spearfish and the Hermosa and we all really enjoyed our sandwiches. Each sandwich very good, and the sub rolls big but not too big. The owner, Shawn I think, is a very friendly man who was totally open to any changes like 'cheese on the side' for someone who can't eat dairy or extra mustard and other similar requests. In telling him we enjoyed our sandwiches he introduced me to Lilla, who makes the sandwiches and seems like a fun lady. The price of the sandwiches very fair and two of us went to the bar that they share an open door with and got "homemade root beer," which we enjoyed. We recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good sandwiches and wanting to go somewhere local as opposed to a chain store when in Rapid City. read more

Bashful Bison - Lilla, the lady who makes the sandwiches and a nice lady - Salad Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

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This is our second trip to Hill City. We have eaten there both times. Great food and great service!

Really pricey for a sandwich. Had a cold wasa which is veggies and cheese on a sourdough bread slices. It was good and a decent size sandwich. Each sandwich is 12 and up. No sides come with it. The teas are $5 and no refills. My dad had the bison sandwich which had a good amount of meat on it and some sauce but that's about it for $18. It was a nice try but not sure I would go back. It's connected to a brewery next door. read more

Fresh and delicious deli sandwiches! All made fresh in house, including the bread. Their sourdough is amazing! Located adjacent to Haycamp Brewery. read more

Great Ruben!!! It's nice to have a nice brew and food without relying on a food truck. read more

Great stop for some sandwiches off the Main St. area in Rapid City. The folks here are friendly and the meats in the sandwiches are very good. Also, they had good drinks. My strawberry lemonade was fresh squeezed and excellent. Quiet dining with a good view of the downtown area on a Saturday. Next time I'm in the Black Hills, I'll be making the drive up for another meal. read more

If you go on a Saturday their Carmel cinnamon rolls are off the charts delicious. Be prepared to hang out & wait around for your food. They are busy, but worth the wait. read more

Sandwichs are very tasty! Service was quick. (Slow time of day) We already liked the Haycamp Brewery so bonus!

The service was great and the lady we spoke to was friendly. Very clean and deli style atmosphere was good. My wife's turkey sandwich (Hermosa) was good. Here is where the two rating comes in. I ordered the pastrami sandwich (Pine Ridge). The grilled rye bread was excellent. The pastrami was awful. There was more fat than meat. I pulled all the fat and meat off the sandwich. Three-quarters of it was fat. read more

We stopped in for a little lunch and were unbelievably impressed! What a great location right on the corner with an adjoining Brewery! The menu is full of unique sandwich creations filled with great flavors and fresh ingredients. We ordered the Bison Chili, The SpeaSpearfish sandwich and another sandwich with BBQ Bison, they were all incredible!! We checked out the Brewery and got their homemade Root Beer and Orange Cream Soda on draft! Both were alcohol free but brewed on-site and filled with flavor! This is exactly the little sandwich shop you wish your town had, if you're in Rapid City definitely stop by! read more

Bad , slow and bad. No flavor and we really waited forever. Small salad with bad dressing

Visiting from NYC. As a foodie, I can tell you the bison brisket sandwich and house made root beer were on point! Small cafe connected to the brewery and both had a pleasant atmosphere and vibe. Thank you! It was delish!! read more

I love a good local deli that I can pick up great sandwiches from to take on a day adventure! This place was amazing and just what I was looking for. Hot and cold sandwhich as with unique flavor pairings . Service I was great, staff was pleasant and helpful despite being in the middle of the lunch rush. The shop Is connected to a local brewery that I would have loved to stay and have a drink at but they did sell some of their beers to go in 4 packs which was perfect. Highly recommend this place! read more

Delicious sandwiches. Portions are big enough to share or have leftovers. Also it is attached to the brewery which is great!

So good! We were in town for work and this place hit the spot. Fresh food and delicious bread. Service was great, friendly, and fast. Very simple ambiance and is connected to a brewery if you are not here for work. read more

Bashful Bison - Edgemont! - Salad Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

Tasty honest sandwiches! They completely hit the spot when you want a delicious lunch!

Amazing sandwiches and the cookies were great too! Beer nextdoor at the brewery was also fantastic. Overall a wonderful place to grab a bite! So fresh!! read more

Cute place! I had the pine ridge pastrami. It sounded good. The pastrami was chopped up in small pieces. It was half meat and half gristly fat. I would not have been able to eat it if it wasn't chopped into small pieces. Yuk! Potato salad was good. read more

So my husband had just told me about this place as we were driving around. I was definitely interested in trying it because I love sandwiches of all kinds. The Bashful Bison is located inside Hay Camp Brewery and it is amazing. I got "The Badlands" sandwich which had grilled tenderloin and oyster mushrooms and a horseradish mayo. Everything right up my alley. And when I tell you. Wow. Amazing. So flavorful and delicious. The workers were also absolutely amazing! We placed our order and went to go get a drink quick and planned to go pick up our food and the cashier brought it right to us! And since it is inside Hay Camp it was such a relaxing and welcoming experience. Amazing place. Will be back. read more

Bashful Bison provided wonderful and abundant food for a backyard picnic. Their chicken was excellent, with fresh salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, and vegetables. It was perfect! read more

Slowest sandwiches on earth! Be prepared to wait and wait...arrived at 12:30 and order was not ready until 1:23. Quality of sandwiches was good. read more

I was excited to try this place based on reviews. Unfortunately the food was mediocre. The new underwood was dry with not enough of the cranberry mustard or bbq sauce. Not flavorful. The spearfish chicken seemed like it had not seasoning at all...chicken was also dry. At least the bread was good. The lemonade tasted as if it was made with rotten lemons. The dining area is not kid friendly not a high chair in sight. read more

OMG - I yelped lunch in Rapid City on our way to Mt Rushmore and we love sandwiches so we tried out Bashful Bison. They were out of the bison brisket but we were not at all disappointed with the other options!!! It takes a little time to get your food but it is well worth it since it's fresh made and delicious! It's a cool atmosphere attached to an amazing brewery with games while you wait and fabulous beer. read more

Food was amazing the portions were very large so if you're not very hungry get something to share

Really unique and special sandwich shop. Locally sourced products, amazing food prepared with care. The service is ALWAYS exceptional. Home made breads, pickles, salads etc ... Rapid City is truly blessed to have these creative food geniuses !!! read more