After a nice bike ride, we stopped in for lunch. We both had the broasted chicken special which was delicious. It came with mashed potatoes or fries and coleslaw. read more

Jordie's Trailside Cafe - American Near Me - Bowlus, Minnesota

We were on our way to taking our girls to Bible camp and just stumbled onto this place. We will definitely make it part of our tradition now. The back yard where we saw was glorious with flowers galore. I got a salad but it was massive and the homemade dressing was Devine. read more

Jordie's Trailside Cafe - American Near Me - Bowlus, Minnesota

First of all: the food. 5 stars for real food, made by local cooks (thank you Sonya!), homemade soups by Granny (thank you Rosella), homemade pies & desserts (again-kudos Sonya). Good food at good prices! I loved the Beefy Radish Soup today! My Turkey Cranberry/Wildrice Sandwich was excellent today! Ambiance is 5 stars when you eat in the garden or in Sontie's Pavilion. They set us our bicycle group of 25 in the pavilion-which was very considerate! Jordie's Trailside Cafe is my destination when on the Soo Line Bicycle Trail! read more

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Jordie's is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. It's 5 miles west of Royalton, MN, off hwy 371. It's part cafe, craft store, ice cream, and pie shop. Cozy indoors, tables covered with table clothes to make me feel like I was eating at Grandma's house. Outside is an oasis with its large garden, fish pond, little nook areas to relax and eat. We had their soup and salad buffet. Soups were homemade, and the salad bar was fresh, providing all the basics. Granny's potato soup was my favorite. Next time we stop by, we are going to get the broasted chicken! The employees were super friendly and helpful. They talked about the history of the 1907 building. Hotel, turned bar, then cafe. Currently, three generations of women are making this place special. read more

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Went there on Sunday 9/28/25 in the afternoon for a long overdue lunch date with my 8 year old. Was severely disappointed. Entered the place and servers and owners (im assuming based on website photo) were lounging (owners) and just stared as we entered...they did not say a word as we didn't know exactly what to do or where to order. Felt uncomfortable. Stood at counter til a young waitress finally presented us with a menu. Prices were steep and water was extra. Presented on paper plates which for the price seemed even more cheap on their part. Food was as anywhere else. Ate INSIDE and kept having to sway away wasp which when we asked for a fly swatter they never delivered. The one unique experience we could have had in a long while turned out to be extremely disappointing. Never will return and will pass along thoughts to others. Not every experience can be the best but still should be positive. read more

The outside area is super cool and it was nice being outside on a nice breezy day. There is a lot of convenience here with soda machines inside and outside. The outside machine is in the sun and so the sodas aren't cold in that one. The inside machine is cold. They offer a Gold Peak Tea dispenser but it didn't taste very good. Liked items = cocktail sauce, Alaskan pollock fish fry basket, Tressel Sandwich Very faith based environment. read more

Cute cafe. Food was okay. Beef commercial gravy and potatoes were good. Not much beef on it. Same was true for Rueben, not much meet.

Good food for adults and children's meals. Fun in the summer with outdoor dining. Good service by staff.

I simply love this place. It is in the middle of nowhere but right on the bike trail. Outdoor sitting area will take you back to a different era when things were a little kinder, gentler and slower. It is made for cyclists but car drivers are welcome too. The food is made to order and served fresh of the grill. Food quality is 4-5 stardPrices are very reasonable. Please give this place a try, your taste buds will thank you. read more

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I met a friend here for pie, and what a pie it was! Located in a beautiful old brick building across from the Soo Line Trail, Jordie's is impeccably clean, and decorated in a familiar, kitschy, small town manner. I had a large and decadent piece of 'forest floor pie', which included apples and any kind of berry you can think of. The pie was generously dotted with whipped cream and rested on a berry sauce. The crust wasn't as flaky as I prefer but was tender and flavorful, so I can't really complain. The filling wasn't overly syrupy, and though I was skeptical of all the flavors in one pie, the difference from bite to bite made for a great pie eating experience. The coffee was even adequately strong! I'll have to come back some time and have a full meal in the hopes of upgrading them to five stars. As it stands, it is my new favorite pie shop! read more

Jordie's Trailside Cafe - PIE! - American Near Me - Bowlus, Minnesota

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Jordie's deserves five stars for atmosphere alone. The food is pretty darned good, too! Found this place via Meetways.com as a stopping point between the Twin Cities and Bemidji. It's worth a detour even if you're not biking. In a historic building, Jordie's is kind of like a non-chain Cracker Barrel, with gift items for sale and kitschy décor. Very reasonable prices. Friendly staff. The owners have obviously put a lot of care and hard work into the building, the grounds and gardens, and the menu featuring fresh home-made food. I hope to return on a day when it's not too hot to enjoy outdoor dining. read more

I loved this place. Ate one of the best BLT sandwiches I've ever had. I was with the whole family and they enjoyed their food as well. Jordie's is a super cute place with old timey candy and Knick knacks for sale as well. I rode my bike 73 miles along the Central Lakes, Wobegon, and this place is right off the Soo Line Trail. If the weather is nice, eat out on the back patio area. read more

Went for Friday fish buffet. They don't have a steam table so the food is in crockpots. Soups were watery and flavorless. Potatoes were lumpy. Dressing was uneventful. Gravy salty. Salads poor. Shrimp and fish good hence the 2 stars BUT like I said food was in crocks, small ones So when the large man ahead of me went thru the line he took all the fish. Just no to Jordies read more

Came to this place after camping for breakfast and let me tell you wish we came here yesterday for dinner instead of Dairy Queen! For breakfast I had the trail side and the French toast with wheat toast. Everything was made fresh to order and very delicious. If and when I come back to Minnesota and to this area I would definitely eat here again. read more

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Unremarkable. Maybe we were just unlucky. We sat outside at a table in the garden area. Thought someone would clean the bird crap off our table but...nope. After the server finally showed up (a very nice girl who tried very hard to handle whatever tables she was covering). We ordered a chicken sandwich and a chicken wrap. I ordered my wrap with on onions. It took significantly over an hour to get our food. Soup was cold tasted OK and my wrap had loads of raw onions. Server asked how is your food?... So I mentioned it had onions. She apologized and offered to have the kitchen make another....like we were going to wait another hours and a half to get that. Our food was certainly not noteworthy/special. Apparently the pie is famous/good. Advice would be... stick with the pie and plan on a two+ hour event. read more

Such a unique place! Me and my husband were looking for a "non-chain" restaurant on our way home from up north and stopped in on chance. We were in the mood for something light and the sandwiches were perfect. BLT was huge and the shoestring fries were good! Plus, you can buy local arts/crafts hanging around while you wait. read more

This was a super find for us on our drive back to the airport from Bemidji. Best burger ever! Great read more

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Loved this place! Came here for lunch with our grandma & the buffet was delicious. So many cute handmade items for sale as well & the outdoor garden area is beautiful. read more

Such a cool restaurant. The buffet was amazing and staff was awesome. I will definitely be back!

We stopped here today after picking my husband up from a long bike ride. Not only is the restaurant charming and the gardens around it beautiful, but the food was top notch! Every single one of us (5 total) loved our meals. My husband said that his BLT might be the best BLT he has ever eaten. We loved the variety of soups available with the soup buffet side as well!! We will definitely come back the next time my husband does another bike ride out that way!!! read more

This place was amazing. Out of the way but definitely worth the drive. Generous menu but not overwhelming. They had 6 soups of the day. Pollock sandwich was the best ever; and the Caesar chicken wrap was just as tasty. We choose Jordie's famous fries and glad we did - they were fantastic. Could not leave without trying one of the pies that were sitting next to us. Chose the strawberry cream - definitely a winner. No one should pass this up! read more

Jordie's Trailside Cafe - American Near Me - Bowlus, Minnesota

What a find! I was on my way to Little Falls and decided to take time to venture off the highway to find a bite to eat. In the tiny town of Bowlus, I found a real treasure. Delicious food, beautiful grounds outside, fun eclectic decor inside, and great service. I had the BLT. It came on grilled ciabatta bread, with a side of skinny fries (in between regular fries and shoestring potatoes). So yummy! read more

Jordie's Trailside Cafe - American Near Me - Bowlus, Minnesota

Cute and homey decor, very good food! Darling large outside eating area. I'd love come back again!

Bike rode 50 miles on Wobegon Trail and stopped in Bowlus for lunch. Very very unique restaurant. Loved it! Decorated so cute inside and out! There was a lunch buffet that was delicious! read more

meatloaf was bizarre tasting, brought wrong food to start, brought 1/2 my child's meal and then we got the other 1/2 when we were almost done eating. let them know i didn't like the food and got the answer "well i sell a lot of it" read more

should be 6 stars - only allowed 5 If you want real Minnesota food and great ambiance with a super team staff and owner... this is where you want to go. Did I mention great value!!!? PS... I know what the listing says but this is an alcohol free establishment. read more

Beautiful setting and great food. We both had wraps and fries and they were vey fresh and good.

In a hot summer of June I stumbled upon this place. I was so pleasantly surprised. What a great place.

Our kids may not always want to go on a family bike ride on the Soo Line Trail, but when we tell them were going to Jordie's Cafe it's a no brainer! Delicious homemade desserts! read more

For more than 100 years, this place was a bar. Now, it's a quaint, rural restaurant alongisde the bike trail. You'll find home-cooked style food - they're known for their excellent broasted chicken - and delicious desserts. In addition to the friendly service, the home-style food, and the cute decor, the restaurant also sells an assortment of one-of-a-kind merchandise, clothing items, soaps, and home decor that you're not likely to find elswhere... merchandise such as garden blocks from Blessing & Light, and other items that make great gifts. There is usually a daily buffet special (the best being Wednesday's broasted chicken buffet). This is a nice small-town restaurant that's not a bar. It's a great place for taking your family, or older relatives. read more

When you walk in the door of Jordie's you should have a pretty good idea of what to expect - home cooking served by friendly people that doesn't cost much at all. Don't expect garnishes, don't expect a paleo menu, don't expect matching chairs at the table. But if your expectations are right, this is a great place for a slice of pie or some crispy hashbrowns (claimed to be the best in the world by my 94 year-old grandfather). read more

Very tasty wraps or a different soup every day. Excellent pie selection, today though, I had German chocolate cake. Nom, nom, nom.

Love this place. Quaint, homey atmosphere with beautiful outdoor seating area, fun homemade gifts to browse, excellent service. Food is great with huge portions; soup, salad and buffet items tasty and fresh. creative soup and dessert offerings. read more

Just had Red Velvet cake topped with Cheese Cake. Man O Man that was delicious! Always have had food and service that makes me want to return again and again! read more

Seriously this place is amazing!!!!! So cute and fun, absolutely love their outdoor patio/garden. The food is perfect! By far the best onion rings I've ever had in my life!!!! So so so worth the drive!!! read more

This place is a real gem. Was definitely surprised to find such a cool place in Bowlus, MN. Great menu, lots of cool decor and the ambience is like stepping back in time (in a good way). Definitely worth the drive. read more

Jordie's Trailside Cafe catered food for my daughter's wedding reception and 3 years later is catering my son's wedding reception. The food was amazing and left an impact on our guests. Service was above and beyond and professional. We love the restaurant and enjoy their food at least once a month. It is worth the drive as you never go home hungry. Thank you Jordie and Sonya, we love you guys and feel you treat us like family. Dee, Erin and Eric Theede read more

One year later we returned to Jordie's. The ambiance, food and staff were great. What a find in Bowlus. And oh that pie, really wonderful. The crust was different from most pies though good. After the meal we took time to relax in the garden which is beautiful. The owner has been adding to each year. We definitely will return to this great place. read more

Jordie catered the "Downton Abbey Quilt Retreat" in Little Falls. It was spectacular! The menus were great, the food was delicious, the service was flawless, and Jordie was fabulous. She and her group developed an early 1900s menu just for our event. I would hire for any event without hesitation. Even though I live almost 100 miles away, I am planning a road trip to dine in her cafe. I looked on her web site and the cafe looks adorable and I can only anticipation that the food is great. Brenda B. read more

Jordie catered food for my group for a weekend retreat at Linden Hills Little Falls, Mn. The food for the entire weekend was wonderful. From the lasagne and salad on Fri nite, to the brunches on Sat. &Sun., with a special turn of the century menu planned just for our group of 20. Everything was delicious and beautiful. The service was excellent, and Jordie, herself, was a delight. I can't wait to visit her cafe, and would hire the catering service without any hesitation. read more