Coffee and the Cats

06/20/2026

Menu announcement for The Last Rodeo

Course One: Appetizer
* Smoked gouda and bacon potato soup
* Warm cornbread bites

Course Two: Salad
* Romaine with roasted sweet potatoes, corn, crispy fried onions, and sharp cheddar
* Creamy buttermilk ranch dressing

Course Three: Entrée
* Bbq beef sandwich
* Loaded smashed red potatoes
* Roasted honey-butter carrots

Vegetarian option: Creamy mushroom and wild rice stuffed acorn squash.

Course Four: Dessert
* Warm peach cobbler
* vanilla ice cream
* Candied pecan crumble

Tickets still remain for Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th! Grab yours before they’re gone! https://www.coffee-and-the-cats.com/events

06/13/2026

Menu reveal for Murder at the Summer Solstice Soirée interactive murder mystery dinner happening at 6:30 pm June 19 and 20th at Coffee and the Cats! tickets are only $35 and include this delightful four course meal and participation in the show! Please remember that we can adjust the menu as needed to accommodate food, sensitivities, and allergies.
First Course
Moonlit Garden Soup
Chilled cucumber, dill, and herb soup finished with edible flowers and a lemon crème drizzle.
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Second Course
The Fairy Queen’s Harvest
Mixed greens with candied pecans, goat cheese, blueberries, and blackberry vinaigrette.
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Main Course
The Sun King’s Feast
Herb-roasted pork loin with honey-thyme glaze, served alongside roasted baby potatoes and summer vegetables.
Vegetarian Option: Roasted vegetable tart
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Dessert
The Stolen Solstice Jewel
Lemon lavender cake layered with berry compote and topped with shimmering sugar crystals.
(Disclaimer: No cats will be assisting with food preparation for the evening) They can make biscuits, they just can’t MAKE biscuits.

Beneath glowing lanterns and the longest sunset of the year, the guests of the Summer Solstice Soirée gather for an elegant evening of music, mocktails, and celebration… until murder crashes the party. 🌙✨ Secrets bloom. Alliances shatter. Everyone is a suspect. Solve it before they strike ag...

06/08/2026

🎉 192 KITTIES HAVE BEEN ADOPTED! 🎉

We have some exciting adoption news to share!

🐾 Myrtle the Turtle has been adopted!
🐾 La Calavera Katrina has been adopted!
🐾 Titan has been adopted!
🐾 Pooh Bear has been adopted!

That brings us to an incredible 192 adoptions thanks to the support of our amazing community, partners, and customers.

Still searching for their forever homes are:
🐱 Anakin
🐱 Berta
🐱 Hyacinth
🐱 And one mysterious surprise kitty waiting to meet you!

🍉 Soup of the Week
Cold Watermelon Gazpacho
A refreshing summer blend of watermelon, cucumber, red onion, mint, and jalapeño.

**New Drink Special***
Raspberry. Iced latte. Cheesecake. Cold foam. 😋

🫖 Red, White & Brew Summer Tea Social
Thursday, June 11 • 6:30 PM • $17
Enjoy a festive red, white, and blue iced tea flight featuring:
❤️ Berry Bouquet Herbal Tea
💙 Blue Raspberry Crush Herbal Tea
🤍 Strawberry Clouds White Tea
Each tea is paired with delicious bites for a refreshing summer tasting experience.

💖 Create Your Own Cat Suncatcher
Friday, June 12 • 6:00 PM • $25

Includes:
✨ All materials
✨ One mocktail, tea, or coffee of your choice
✨ Exclusive time in the Kitty Cove

💐 Murder at the Summer Solstice Soirée
June 19 or June 20 • 6:30 PM • $35

An interactive murder mystery dinner featuring:
🍽️ Four-course meal
🎭 Participation in the show
🐾 Exclusive Kitty Cove time

🤠 The Last Rodeo
June 26 or June 27 • 6:30 PM • $35

Our newest interactive murder mystery dinner includes:
🍽️ Four-course meal
🎭 Participation in the show
🐾 Exclusive Kitty Cove time

Thank you for helping us change the lives of so many cats. We couldn’t do what we do without our incredible partners, supporters, and customers. Whether you’re a regular guest or just passing through Rapid City, every visit helps provide care, comfort, and second chances for animals in need.

❤️ From all of us at Coffee & Cats—and from 192 adopted kitties—thank you! Humane Society of the Black Hills

06/07/2026

Here’s what you missed today! Awesome music, beautiful art, community, delicious food, and adorable adoptable cats! Thanks to Art For Everyone for hosting such an awesome event and having Coffee and the Cats and The Emporium participate! Shout out to Brelvis from All Shook Up Entertainment and Nemo Yacht Club for the tunes 😎

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

Well, thank ya very much…

Saturday, June 6 12 PM to 5 PM

We’re bringing together classic cars, an Elvis impersonator, adorable shelter cats, and a $6-$8 hot dog lunch special for one unforgettable day!

Join us in celebrating the one year anniversary for our complex neighbor Art For Everyone
There will be live music throughout the complex, food trucks, and coffee and cold drinks and $6-$8 food specials going on inside of Coffee and the Cats and Vendors Emporium and Curiosities , as well as a fabulous Elvis impersonator All Shook Up Entertainment and down at Art for Everyone, the Nemo Yacht Club.

Stop by, grab lunch, meet some kitties, and enjoy the vintage vibes.

📍 Coffee & Cats
🌭 $ Hot Dog Lunch
🐱 Kitty Cove Open
☕ Specialty Drinks Available

315 B East Saint Patrick Street in Rapid City

05/29/2026

🐾 188 Cats Adopted & Counting! 🐾

Thanks to our amazing guests, 188 kitties have found their forever homes! ❤️

Looking for a new feline friend? Myrtle the Turtle, La Calavera Katrina, and Hyacinth are currently waiting to meet you in the Kitty Cove!

🍲 Soup of the Week
Lemon Dill Potato Soup — bright, comforting, and perfect with one of our grilled sandwiches.

🥭🔥 New Summer Poptail Mocktail
Peach rooibos-infused nonalcoholic tequila, 100% mango juice, a habanero sugar & chile-lime salt rim, topped with a habanero mango popsicle. Sweet, spicy, and refreshing!

📅 Upcoming June Events

☕ Barista Basics
June 7 • 3:00 PM • $25
Learn how to make café-quality coffee drinks at home! Step behind the bar, practice on our espresso machine and a high-quality home model, and gain hands-on experience. Limited spots available.

🫖 Red, White & Brew Summer Tea Social
June 11 • 6:00 PM • $17
Enjoy a patriotic iced tea flight featuring Berry Bouquet, Blue Raspberry Crush, and Strawberry Clouds teas, each paired with delicious bites.

🎨 Create Your Own Cat Suncatcher
June 12 • 6:00 PM • $25
Design a colorful cat-themed suncatcher to take home. All supplies included.

🔎 Murder at the Summer Solstice Soirée
June 19 & 20 • 6:30 PM • $35
An interactive murder mystery dinner featuring a four-course meal, participation in the show, and exclusive Kitty Cove time.

🤠 The Last Rodeo
June 26 & 27 • 6:30 PM • $35
A wild-west interactive murder mystery dinner featuring a four-course meal, participation in the show, and exclusive Kitty Cove time.

🎟️ Reservations are recommended for events and the Kitty Cove. Visit our website to reserve your spot! Kitty Cove visits are $5 per person for a half an hour.

Thank you you to Humane Society of the Black Hills for partnering with us to help us find homes for all of these adorable adoptable kitties!