Incredible service, food and decor!…read more We stopped in after reading some online reviews and we were so glad we listened to the recommendations! The Bacon Maple Bar was incredible I got the classic breakfast that was 2 Eggs, Toast, Hashbrowns and Choice of Patties or bacon. And everything was so well done! Our waitress was attentive and made sure our coffee cups were never empty. Thank you so much Raphael's!

Honest dine-in review: enjoyed the smell of fresh bread being made, and the food but could've made…read morefor some more accommodative table side manners: 4/5 We all have bad days, I hope that our waitress had a better day once we left her a nicer tip to hopefully give a nicer experience but we started off our stay asking questions about the menu to which maybe she was having a bad day? It was slightly busy so maybe that was it? Don't know but we had a good meal as I'll say this was the only thing stopping the 5 stars here: -Maple bacon donut: 5/5 Get this as the appetizers, they sell out fast! Light, fluffy, and just a perfectly candied bacon with the donut.... Loved this as a e got to sipping our coffee in the morning? -2 eggs, hash-browns, and patty: 5/5 Classic. So it's hard to mess that up. Rich eggs they emulsified perfectly to the ketchup and tobacco, a bakery fresh sour dough that was the real winner with the butter lathered on it and for a price that you can't really beat. Simply just a traditional breakfast done right. Loved our time in this diner, the bakery was definitely something we will be visiting when we come back and hopefully the dining experience will live up to the 5 star experience I so desire to leave.

This is normally our first stop on the way to the cabin up north. The family loves the cookie dough…read moreand they always have rotating flavors and is subject to availability. We got there around lunch time on a Monday and they didn't have any in the case ready to go but we were informed that they would be ready shortly. We got lunch meanwhile and came back to get our cookie dough. The person at the counter was new (it was her second day) but the servers from Stella's next door were able to help out and get us our cookie dough. Only two flavors this day so we got two of each, birthday cake and chocolate chip. Both were great. If you like cookie dough, definitely check this place out. We do every year (multiple times).

What a cute concept. Walk up to this window on the size of…read morethe building and get cookie dough!! My friend showed me this quick stop to happiness as we're visiting this little town. There is a menu on the building wall, and you step right up and order. I got the chocolate chip cookie dough. She got the monster cookie dough. Single scoop in a dish. You can get it with ice cream, but I didn't need it. So fun!

Beautiful and delicious cake for my daughter's wedding. She did a small 3 tiered cake as well as a…read morefew sheet cakes. Traditional white with buttercream, lemon filling with buttercream, and a chocolate cake with strawberry filling and whipped topping.

Not sure about this place at all, it is attached to a Shell gas station but you can not use a Shell…read morecard to purchase fuel and 2 MTN Dews and some beef jerky??? Avoid this place at all costs.

Excellent customer service and great ice cream have all the flavours , clean environment and…read moreperfect ambience

Lady that served me was very rude and just assumed I knew everything about the place and pointed at…read morethe cups when she asked what size cone and then she sets the ice cream on the table and then go grabs the cone. And the ice cream I got was terrible and gave me the shits

This is a place that has an overwhelming amount of potential...IF:…read more 1. The screened in porch was cleaned (screens full of debris and dead bugs); 2. The extra equipment storage on the screened in porch was removed or covered with some tall plants or a curtain--it would be inexpensive and leave it looking less like an old basement/garage sale; 3. Wait staff was trained...our server lacked normal pleasantries and attention to our table; 4. The cook got some training as well--received raw bacon...asked to have it cooked...came back half burned black and half raw. Not edible either way. Could be a very cute space...right now is severely lacking. AVOID.

Bottom Line: Same excellent food & customer service as when…read moreJr's No. 19 BBQ were located at Crosslake American Legion. This is the best BBQ I've found in the lake region of the north woods or anywhere else in the state for that matter. Their U.G.L.Y. Cheesecake Company desserts are not to be missed. Top Line: Dine-in dinner at Jr's "new digs" in the old Brick House Pizza building in Brainerd delivered well smoked meats, tasty sides, and wondrous desserts. Decor is tasteful and a solid step or three above most BBQ or pizza joints. Subdued color palette, spacious seating, and stone fireplace contributed to casual laid-back ambiance. Space was easily quiet enough for casual conversation, since most folks were doing take out orders & not populating the tables or booths. My dining partner had the chopstick chicken salad of romaine lettuce, Mandarin orange sections, tomatoes, walnuts, & chow mein noodles topped with lots of grilled chicken & an Asian dressing. Portion was generous, to say the least. I ordered a smoked brisket plate with a couple sides of choice (baked beans & cole slaw for me), oversized dinner bun, & their great BBQ sauce. Iced sweet tea came with refills. I split the house baked bun to make a brisket sandwich. Owner felt brisket was over cooked (which I didn't detect), so was generous to add a couple bones of their delightful pork ribs as compensation. Special cred for the puffy bun! Very light & tender interior of brioche weight, while having a toothsome texture. But the slightly crusty top and bottom easily handled my heavy handedness with BBQ sauce to keep the sandwich intact, even when drenched with the tangy slightly sweet sauce. Brisket was distinctly smoked & literally fall apart tender. Even the bark on the burnt ends parts of the portion were pliable & toothy (vs dried out & crunchy). There was plenty of brisket for the sandwich & a bit more. Ribs, plus leftover sides, came home for lunch tomorrow. Sides were solid on taste & texture. Cole slaw was crispy & well loaded with somewhat tame dressing. Bowl of beans had bits of smoked meat (brisket?) intermingled with the tasty beans. Portions of both were generous, which seems to be a repeating theme with Jr's. Dessert cheesecake was substantial while the filling had a surprisingly light texture for something with that much heft. The lightness kept it from weighing you down after a full meal. Flavor from my Caramel Chocolate Macchiato cheesecake punched well above its weight & remained impactful to the last bite. The dominant coffee flavor ran strong but didn't overwhelm the chocolate crumb crust completely. Nice balance! Their cookies at 2-for-a-buck are a "steal of the century" contender due to the very low cost for chocolate chip cookies with a butter rich & complex flavor profile that has some unusual notes coming into play. So if you're in the Brainerd area on vacation or attending a BIR event check out the gang at Jr's No. 19 BBQ at the old Brick House Pizza location for some great BBQ and cheesecake. If you're a pizza fiend or in need some baked goods, they may still be your huckleberry du jour.

Brisket plate was a small portion and a little dry. Will not come back…read more Overpriced for what it is and nothing special.