America’s Most Loved Roasters: South Dakota

Our “America’s Most Loved Roasters” series continues its journey to the heartland, arriving in South Dakota. Beyond its iconic monuments and vast landscapes, the Mount Rushmore State is home to dedicated roasters passionately crafting exceptional brews. We’ve explored local discussions and online reviews to spotlight 10 highly-regarded roasters, celebrated for bringing outstanding roasted coffee beans to South Dakotans.

South Dakota’s Top Coffee Roasters

Here are some of South Dakota’s most celebrated coffee roasters, highly recommended by coffee enthusiasts across various online platforms:

1. Coffea Roasterie
   • Main Location (Sioux Falls): 200 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
   • Website: https://coffea.com/
   • Widely considered South Dakota’s premier specialty roaster, praised for its meticulous sourcing and high-quality, often brighter, roasts.
2. The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co.
   • Main Location (Sioux Falls): 311 E 12th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
   • Website: https://thebreakscoffeeroasting.com/
   • A highly popular roaster and cafe in Sioux Falls, celebrated for its commitment to high-quality Arabica beans and excellent brewing.
3. Dark Canyon Coffee Company
   • Main Location (Rapid City): 515 Main St, Rapid City, SD 57701
   • Website: https://darkcanyoncoffee.com/
   • A beloved local roaster in Rapid City, known for its consistent quality and popular blends like “Highlander Grogg.”
4. Kool Beans Coffee
   • Main Location (Brookings): 216 Main Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
   • Website: https://koolbeanscoffee.net/
   • A charming local spot in Brookings, praised for its delicious coffee and welcoming community vibe.
5. Black Hills Coffee Co.
   • Main Location (Rapid City): 405 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
   • Website: https://blackhillscoffee.com/
   • A well-established roaster serving the Black Hills region, offering a variety of popular blends and specialty options.
6. Aerís Roasting Co.
   • Main Location (Sioux Falls – online/retailers): (Primarily online/wholesale, check website for retail partners)
   • Website: https://www.aerisroasting.com/
   • A smaller, highly-regarded artisan roaster gaining recognition for its thoughtful approach to coffee.
7. Caribou Coffee
   • Main Location (Multiple locations across SD): (e.g., 2300 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105)
   • Website: https://www.cariboucoffee.com/
   • While a larger regional chain, they roast their own popular coffee and are a very common and accessible choice across the state.
8. The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom
   • Main Location (Sioux Falls): 421 N Phillips Ave #100, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
   • Website: https://thesourcecoffeeroastery.com/
   • A highly-rated destination in Sioux Falls, offering excellent house-roasted coffee alongside local craft beers.
9. Bad River Coffee Co.
   • Main Location (Pierre): (Primarily online/wholesale, check website for retail partners)
   • Website: https://www.badrivercoffee.com/
   • A distinctive South Dakota roaster, gaining popularity for its strong, flavorful blends inspired by the state’s heritage.
10. The Daily Adventure Coffee
    • Main Location (Rapid City): (Primarily online/wholesale, check website for retail partners)
    • Website: https://dailyadventurecoffee.com/
    • A newer, highly-praised roaster from Rapid City, known for its commitment to quality and fresh beans.

South Dakota’s coffee scene is as steadfast and inviting as its landscapes, offering a growing and impressive array of roasted beans. This curated list provides a glimpse into the highly-regarded roasters that coffee enthusiasts consistently praise online. While I haven’t personally had the opportunity to sample every one of these excellent Mount Rushmore State roasts, our Coffee Chronicles journey will certainly lead us to discover their unique offerings firsthand. Happy brewing in South Dakota!

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