I was not expecting to get ice cream while going to see Mount Rushmore since it was late (before…read morelighting ceremony) and it was raining but I got suckered in by the sign advertising Thomas Jefferson's own vanilla ice cream recipe LOL. I got two scoops, TJ's vanilla and cookies & cream. It's interesting that vanilla would cost an extra dollar but, I guess that's what the people come for! Which actually, I was very surprised that it was so good! I was happily eating my ice cream in the rain, freezing, while watching the lighting ceremony. Would definitely get another scoop of that TJ vanilla!

Prices here are bit high for ice cream. Its $9 for 2 vanilla scoops in a cone and $8 for 1 scoop in…read morea cone, so you are essentially paying a $1 premium for one more scoop. Regardless, the ice cream was still good and it was a fun quirky experience trying the original Thomas Jefferson recipe!

The ice cream flavors are amazing. Best ever. Great variety. On top of that they have the most…read moredelicious shakes and sundae combinations. The service is fast and friendly. The store is cute and clean; located right by the train station. Best ice cream in keystone by far. They also have great coffee too

With the same brand of ice cream sold in multiple shops along Tourist-Trap Strip, you're pretty…read moremuch guaranteed to have the same taste in all of them. I had wanted to try this brand when we visited the Mt. Rushmore KOA and was sorely disappointed they had so many unique flavors... but none that were multi-allergen friendly. Cue.... BENKY'S! Strange name, but friendly smiles and delicious creaminess-in-a-cup! I get chocolate peanut butter or some variation thereof (my favorite) at pretty much every ice cream place. Makes it easy for me to judge them more fairly. Benky's was creamy, the peanut butter swirled in very thin layers so it basically melted in your mouth... and the cute interior of the ice cream shop gave us a nice, cool air-conditioned place to relax and cool both our insides and outsides at the same time. They also had outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade if you're into running the sweat-race of "Can I finish this before it drips all over my hand or becomes a puddle of goo in my cup?" sort of thing. Overall, good ice cream, good experience and delicious.

Ice cream! [Keystone SD]…read more After all the walking in and out of shops, most of the time just window shopping, we eventually got tired and wanted something cool and refreshing. Jane's Boardwalk Pizza not only sold pizza but they have an ice cream shop too. I chose Jolted Cow (description: Caramel and Fudgy Brownies swirled in an Espresso flavored ice cream) and hubby chose his usual Mint Chocolate Chip. We enjoyed our treats in their spacious covered outdoor dining area. They also have a second level for more seating. Good service. Review #3491

Jane's combination was delicious! Thin crust loaded with toppings and lots of sauce! They even…read moredelivered a small pizza to our place.

Stuck around town until 8 am (when they open, like it says) so we could grab treats before leaving…read moretown. 8:30 comes around, they aren't open and nobody is around. I wish there were accurate hours for travelers to know. There were no hours on the doors or windows either. Bummer!

Ice cream very good. Not t too sweet. Service good. Lots of fudge and homemade candy choices.read more

I love ice cream. That being said, I love Horatio's! I love the smell of the fresh waffle cones…read more I love the homemade ice cream that actually melts because it's real. I like the owner who actually is usually there. The service is always fast and friendly. It's even located in a historic building. It's definitely a must stop if you're in Custer.

Amazing, cheap, flavorful ice cream…read more Attention to all lactose intolerant individuals, this place is perfect for you. My partner and I are both slightly lactose intolerant, and this place gave us no issues. We shared an $8 specialty sundae and it was plenty for the both of us. The place is clean, the service was prompt and friendly, and the prices are great. Flavors are few, but very tasty. I'd recommend finishing your day here. Definitely worth it!

All around great place to stop for a bite to eat or just a twist cone , or both!…read more Burgers are hand made, not frozen patties, and delicious!! And prices are better than Dairy Queen. Nice spot to sit out in the fresh Mtn air on a picnic table too .

Made a quick decision to make a pit stop to eat. Great choice. Their "new" pro sandwich was great…read more Bonus it comes with tater tots. Fast service. Friendly kids taking orders. And I got to eat on a park beach outside under a tree.

HIGHLY recommend! We loved our key lime gelato (all their…read moregelato is homemade in shop!!) We loved our iced caramel latte (even offered some whipped cream for my tween). Loved the wine tasting - I tried 5 local wines from wineries: Prairie Berry and Firehouse. The three Prairie Berry wines were all VERY fruity and sweet (two reds and one white). And the Calamity Jane blend is the sweetest they offer she said! The two Firehouse were tied for my favorite! Sangiovese and Syrah. It did NOT disappoint! My wine pourer was still getting to know the wines themselves - but she was super kind and lovely to talk to - thank you Moriah!! Mya helped us at the register and was equally amazing. No joke - we've been to a few local businesses in the Rapid City/Keystone area and every single last person we talk to is LOVELY! Everyone has been super kind, helpful and willing to help a newbie Black Hills tourist find her way around. Oh! And have you seen the yard at G&G? Filled with corn hole (2 sets), a playground, an outdoor foosball table, two giant chess sets and tons of tables and chairs. And a fabulous way to spend our lunch break from sightseeing!

This place stands out just driving by. They got kid's playground, big chess boards, and foosball…read moreoutside. Their menu is pretty simple but tasty. Reasonable and they even offer free local wine tasting! Definitely a nice place to relax during a visit to Mt. Rushmore.

While in Custer, I stopped in here for some taffy for a friend. It turns out that the taffy they…read moresell is made in North Dakota (not local) but I still got some because it was better than nothing. From the candy case I got dark chocolate covered toffee and that was worth the trip. It was so very good that I ended up getting more for my entire South Dakota trip which was a great decision. If you are in Custer and need something sweet, stop in!

We stopped here as part of Operation Black Hills Cabin. What a great little candy shop. Wonderful…read moresmall town feel with friendly customer service. Great selection of candy. I particularly like the truffles. So many unique flavors. If you are in Custer and have a sweet tooth this is your place!!! Thank you for supporting Operation Black Hills Cabin and wounded veterans.

Great ice cream shop in Rapid City, SD! Amazing delicious flavors! Very unique. Very clean shop and…read morevery friendly service!

tl;dr the extra-creamy ice cream delivers on both quality and quantity; don't be afraid to sample…read morethe more adventurous flavor offerings Compared to California, the Dakotas have far fewer premium dessert destinations. But some of the states' best ice cream can be found around Rapid City, South Dakota. Enter The Silver Lining Creamery. This small-batch scoop shop only has locations in the Dakotas. But don't count out the rotating selection of premium, handcrafted ice cream. Silver Lining is routinely ranked among the best ice cream parlors in the state. The Rapid City location is at the far corner of the Main Street Square, adjacent to the covered downtown parking lot. Countless metal tables and chairs are organized on the outside patio, and the flavor lineup is markered onto a stainless steel menu beside a seasonal service window. A bulbed "ice cream" sign sits above the front entrance. Inside, the queue twists along the curved counter. Merch shelves and a grab-and-go freezer are pressed against the exposed brick wall to the right, while a half-booth is tucked into the corner beside the side entrance on the left. The two-tiered ceiling is accented by a baby blue lighted strip, while a deep blue "ice cream solves everything" neon sign is displayed against the back subway-tiled wall. Ambient music plays lightly in the background. My group visited on a Sunday evening in late spring, and Silver Lining still boasted a sizeable crowd. The flavor lineup ranged from standard to moderately ambitious -- namely, Silver Lining offered a perfume-y sage-flavored ice cream. After sampling multiple flavors, my partner and I opted to share a triple-scoop in a waffle cone. The cone was dwarfed by the giant scoops; our staff member treated it as a personal challenge to see how much ice cream the petite cone could possibly balance. The high butterfat content was unmistakable -- the ice cream was eyebrow-raisingly creamy but not overwhelmingly sweet. My favorite flavor was the mildly mocha-y Coffee Toffee, while my partner enjoyed the true-to-flavor Butterscotch. Our final flavor, Circus Town (birthday cake ice cream with frosted animal cracker), was no slouch, either. The service was efficient and accommodating, and a monster-sized triple scoop runs $8 -- a bargain by big-city standards. I left feeling impressed by the portion sizes and the execution. For a sophisticated yet crowd-pleasing dessert option, Silver Lining is a solid bet.

We rolled in right before close but the staff was still very friendly. The restaurant is cute &…read moreclean. The pies....amazing. I'm pretty picky about rhubarb pie, and theirs gets two thumbs up from me. My husband got the raspberry rhubarb jalapeño pie & it's now his new favorite. It just works. The crusts are crisp and flaky. We'll be back the next time we're in Custer!

Coming from Wisconsin where we pride ourselves to having the best ice cream/custard, when a place…read moresays home made ice cream they better make it real good. This place outsources their ice cream. I think it's by kemps, but the ice cream we got looked and tasted old. Like it's been sitting there for a few weeks. I say this cause you can tell it's more ice, than cream. It has a weird sweetness to it. It doesn't taste like real dairy or at all fresh made like they advertised. The pie was ok. The crust was fine, but the filling seemed like store bought pudding with some coconut mixed into it. Not enough coconut. Not something I would come back for. Over all they say everything is home made. They're not.