The Black Hills region of South Dakota has such a rich history, and much of it has been preserved in the little towns there. Here’s a coffee shop in Custer that’s located in an old bank that was established in 1881, and you’re going to want to visit.
The 1881 Bank Coffee House is located inside the old First National Bank of Dakota Territory Bank, which was established in 1881. You’ll find the coffee house at 548 Mount Rushmore Rd., Custer, South Dakota.
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The owners of this charming coffee house kept almost all of the historic details in place during the conversion, and added other little touches that harken back to the late 1800s, too.
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The gleaming hardwood floors, original doors and trim all remind you that you’re in a historic bank. Place your order at the teller’s window…
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…and pick up your coffee at the “Withdrawal” window. Check out the back room, too, where you’ll some of the old safety deposit boxes, with their keys still hanging from the locks. Baristas make your coffee inside the bank vault.
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The walls are covered with late-1800s-era photographs and artwork, and some of the tables are even topped with coins!
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Check out the original tin plate ceiling! This bright, lovely coffee shop will take you right back to the 1880s, only with better coffee.
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Start your day off right with a tasty breakfast croissant or delicious home-baked pastry.
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The baristas here will hook you up with an espresso, latte, or cappuccino, created just like you like it. The customer service here rivals that of any bank teller.
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This quaint little shop also serves up tasty ice cream. Get yours in a sugar cone, double-scooped, for a delicious frozen treat.
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No matter what you order, a visit to the 1881 Bank Coffee House is “An Experience You Can Bank On!”
Karen Garcia/Google The coffee house will soon be open for the 2018 season! Keep up on the latest by visiting its Facebook page.
Have you ever visited the 1881 Bank Coffee House? Tell us what you thought of this historic building turned coffee shop.
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The coffee house will soon be open for the 2018 season! Keep up on the latest by visiting its Facebook page.
For some more great South Dakota history, check out these 16 rare photos taken during Mount Rushmore’s construction.
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