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.

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!

We were starving after walking around looking at Mount Rushmore. So we stopped by the Carver's Cafe…read more(which is at the monument). The staff was super nice and attentive. And the food options were decent. I ordered the Dakota Bison Bacon Cheeseburger with the fries and both were very delicious indeed. And the space to eat in was huge with tall glass windows so you could see Rushmore not too far in the distance.

Visited on 5/12/2026 with my family after a long morning at Mount Rushmore. The location is…read moreconvenient -- right inside the monument -- but convenience and the view are about the only things going for this place. We ordered the Philly Cheesesteak ($18), a Cheeseburger ($17.50 + $0.75), and the Grilled Chicken Platter ($14.50) for our kid. Total came out to $54.50 for three people -- which, okay, it's a tourist spot, so I expected to pay a premium. What I didn't expect was to pay premium prices for food that felt like it was barely tried. The Philly was overcooked and dry. The meat was dark and tough -- no juiciness, no flavor. For $18, that's just not acceptable. The burger looked decent but tasted flat and underwhelming. The Grilled Chicken Platter for my child was the most disappointing -- it's listed as "grilled" on the menu, but the chicken came out barely touched. Pale, soft, almost like it was steamed and then given a quick pass on the grill just for looks. The mashed potatoes and corn on the side were fine -- nothing special. I'll give credit where it's due -- the ambiance is genuinely great. Eating with a direct view of Mount Rushmore is a cool experience you won't get anywhere else, and the dining area has a nice open feel to it. Service was also okay, no real complaints there. But when you're spending $54 on a family meal and every main dish misses, the view only carries you so far. If you're visiting, pack your own food or eat before you arrive. You'll thank yourself later.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.

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.

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!

Came in fir some ice cream. I hand the huckleberry ice cream hook up. They also have some cool…read morehomemade produces like chokeberry salad dressing and jam. I bought both and some local black falls coffee beans. They also had some yummy looking chocolates but I didn't get a chance to try those.

Very kind people! But honestly, very overpriced and not the best local made. The "sponge" chocolate…read morewas chewy not melt in the mouth. The truffles were ok.

With a line out the door, this is an obvious stop for ice cream in Spearfish…read more My husband and I shared a Root Beer Float with Birthday Cake Ice Cream and the specialty sundae with Blueberry Goat Cheese Ice Cream and olive oil/granola. My husband was skeptical of the olive oil and it was so good! I also loved the birthday cake combo with the root beer float. This is the best ice cream I've had for a while.

Amazing patient staff. Exceptional ice cream…read more Chocolate chocolate chip, birthday cake, hot fudge. Ice cream is usually good, this ice cream was perfect.

This was a great experience and I visited a dozen or so times with I was in the neighborhood. They…read morehave some really excellent rare stuff as well as the more common stuff. A little hard to get health food here but you might find something with real sugar and no artificial flavors. Obviously all about nostalgia and walking into a place of wonder and amazement surrounded by candy fun. I also had the latte one time. Great responsive service act

It's like Willy Wonka's - almost - nothing but sugary goodness (there are sugar free candies too…read moretho). Had to stop here and try some huckleberry ice cream. Loved the candy by the pound and nostalgic candies they have. Rows and rows of everything as you can see. We bought some taffy for our ride home. Very clean. Has tables to enjoy whatever goody you bought.