Hidden Springs Java

I like this little shop. I had a medium-dark roast coffee and it was delicious. Both times I visited, I chatted with the owner for a bit. She was super nice and shared some interesting information about Medora history and seasons. I"m glad her shop was open and operating during the slow tourist season. I really needed some good coffee and she had it.

We were not impressed by this coffee shop. I asked the manager if I could pay for a large cup of coffee but instead of in a to-go cup to please put it in my thermos as I was going to hike Theodore Rosevelt and wanted my coffee to stay hot. I also asked for a normal amount of creamer on the side (in a separate small cup). She proceeds to say “well I can’t just give you a cup of creamer”, and I explained I don’t need a full cup of creamer. I literally just want a normal amount of creamer (like about an inch in depth)…but in a separate cup so when I pour my coffee out of my thermos into my mug I can add just a little creamer. I kid you not, she gave me a tiny ketchup sized cup of creamer on the side. I was baffled. Are we doing shots with creamer now? I should’ve just asked for a large coffee with an inch of cream and moved on, because at least I would’ve gotten a normal amount of creamer like I asked for. It is what it is, I have spent my money there and will not return.

Look for the old MERCANTILE marked building to find this adorable coffee shop - a friendly spot to grab a *very* good coffee drink and a snack to go with it. Sit out on the relaxing covered porch and enjoy the view, even on a rainy day. That's just what we did, and felt very much at home. They offer a full coffeehouse list of choices (coffee, espresso drinks, Italian sodas, tea drinks - plus some juices and can sodas) and an assortment of fika snacks (shortbread cookies, muffins, scones). They also had a daily special of a chicken salad wrap - which we grabbed two of before we headed out to do the loop and some hiking in the national park. The wrap was filling and hit the spot. The owner is very good folk. They sell miscellaneous gifts, too. Whenever we are back in Medora, I am certain we'll come by again.

This is a delightful little coffee spot off the main street of Medora. The Coffee Toffee frappe was delicious and the everything bagel was amazing. Seriously. Get a bagel and you won't regret it. Please note that the inside is currently closed because of Covid-19, but there are a few chairs and tables to enjoy your coffee outside!