Menu not big as small batch, but decent variety. Had a cup of black walnut and it was pretty good…read morebut didn't really understand what flavor was.

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.

Stopped by here one Thursday afternoon and it was packed! The lines moved along just fine and the…read moreservers were able to professional maintain the flow of customers and accuracy of the orders, which was impressive. The choices of the ice cream here is very broad with many choices and combinations for you to choose from. Overall: With the great menu choices, good prices, and great customer service, this is a great place to stop over if you ever want ice cream.

I tried the "sweet basil" and the "candied maple bacon". Best ice cream i've ever had.read more

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.

This place is dangerous! The vibes are chill but the food and bevs are off the chain! Friendly…read morefaces first help gather whatever pastries you wish to have and/or take with you. These pastries are rather bountiful. We selected the cardamon roll, coffee bun, cinnamon roll, morning bun, chocolate croissant, and a slice of banana bread. We got these mostly to go home for future nibbling but had to sample each. I expected the cinnamon roll to be the winner but the coffee bun was by far the most outstanding with its cookie butter filling. The lattes were exceptionally delightful with the right amount of espresso kick and the syrups were not too sweet. The quiche was like a slice of cake! Light, flakey, and delish. My breakfast sandwich was unexpectedly wonderful with a toasted brioche bun, egg, sausage and garlic aioli. Bitesized potatoes made the small plate complete. Believe me, you won't be sour from choosing to dine here. You'll be back!

As someone who loves finding quality artisan foods, this place absolutely exceeded my expectations…read more The jalapeño cheese sourdough was phenomenal, a perfectly chewy crumb, and just the right balance of sharp cheese and spicy jalapeños in every bite. It was fresh, flavorful, and impossible to stop eating. The hot Calabrian salami was equally impressive. It had the bold, savory flavor and gentle heat you'd expect from authentic Calabrian salami, with a rich depth that made it stand out from anything you find at a typical grocery store. You can really tell they prioritize quality ingredients and traditional craftsmanship. If you're looking for authentic, delicious products that taste like they were made with care, this is definitely a place worth visiting. I'll absolutely be back to stock up and try even more!

Said they were open at 4:30, the sign said it and everything. suddenly it's now 4:54 and it's still…read morenot open. i'm really sad:( i just wanted froyo

There were lots of flavors, lots of toppings, and the staff was very friendly. I highly recommended…read morethis place.

We enjoyed a great flavorful lunch here Wednesday 04/14/26, although the woman at the counter…read moretaking our order was rude, unprofessional and borderline arrogant we still dined and enjoyed our food, now just because we didn't have to have any other contact beyond ordering. Food was great, service? Non existent.

The food tastes pretty good. I love the sauce and the salad dressing! Pickled cabbage was a little…read moresalty but it's good when you have a bite of each (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion)! Very good store you can tell its authentic! Thanks for the great food and service!

We were in town visiting and I searched up a donut shop. This was the closest one and had the…read morehighest reviews. I walked in, and there was a bunch of locals, and the staff were super friendly. I got the peanut butter and jelly, sprinkles that my three year-old loved, a couple of the honey dip and a chocolate. Also tried the chocolate muffin. All taste super fresh and soft

Best donuts and cakes in town. Whenever we decide on donuts, we drive in from Box Elder to get them…read morefrom Jerry's. Always fresh and absolutely delicious.

As a chocoholic I often find places like these don't measure up but this one really did. They…read morehad a great selection of truffles and other chocolates, along with fudge, coffee and unique gifts (we would have taken a Mt Rushmore chocolate home as a gift to our dog sitter but I didn't know if we could keep the chocolate from melting on the rest of our trip. As to the truffles and stuff we bought - we did not have that concern because they did not last long. YUM!

I really want to give this a higher rating, but I can't…read more Pro's: 1. If you're tourist, its proximity to the motels on Mt. Rushmore road is handy as you'll drive right by it if you're going to Mt. Rushmore. 2. If you're a total chocolate addict and MUST have some chocolate, it's quick and easy here. 3. The staff are very nice. 4. They do have very, very cute gifts. But, as a chocolate snob, I don't taste the best ingredients in their truffles. It tastes like there's some sort of emulsifier/hardner in their chocolate, paraffin? Artificial ingredients or stabilizers, preservatives? Not the best brand of chocolate to begin with, slightly too hard for the true consistency a Truffle should be. If you're wanting a quick treat, or a cute gift for someone, this is the place to go to, but if you're a serious chocolate lover or Truffle snob, it's worth the 45 minute drive north to Deadwood and go to Chubby Chipmonk instead. They might have fabulous caramels, or brittle, or other goodies, but not the Truffles.