St. Cloud is the capital of the Chain Restaurant, so you have to hunt a bit to find a local eatery. Jule's Bistro is a tasty, civilized alternative to the string of downtown bars along St. Germain Street and the wasteland of chain restaurants west of town along route 23. Our table ordered three items. First was a pizza special of the day (chicken, pesto, goat cheese) that was crispy and tasty. Not the "authentic" Neapolitan pizza you might get at Punch, Pizza Nea, or Bricks, but really delicious and better than 90% of the pizzas you would get at a restaurant. The second item we sampled was a portabella reuben (no meat.) The sandwich was tasty and satisfying, with fresh ingredients and good bread. Our third selection was the half sandwich & cup of soup, half a Rachel (Reuben made with turkey instead of corned beef) and a cup of chicken/corn chowder. Both were standouts, flavorful and substantial. The only downside was that the restaurant was full and there was only one server. I got tired watching him race from table to table, and we skipped dessert because the poor guy dashed over with our completed check and I didn't want to make him redo it to accommodate a serving of flan. (I checked out the baked goods in the display case, and they looked kind of run of the mill--three kinds of Bundt cakes, a couple varieties of cookies--but I didn't taste any of them.) Our bill, including tip, was about $35 for three diners, but if we'd had drinks (they serve beer and wine) and dessert it would have come to more like $50 or $60. There was enough variety on the menu that I am looking forward to going again. read more

Great Little restaurant, good coffee and food was different. Their Monte Christo is a different take from the Usual version. read more

Jules' Bistro - Monte Christo - New American Near Me - St. Cloud, Minnesota

Stuffed. So Stuffed. Just finished dinner at Jule's. I travel a lot. It is so hard to find good food that fits my tastes. Good for me includes quality vegetable dishes, thought given to sourcing ingredients and caring preparation. When you can get these things with a local (non-chain restaurant please) feel a great opportunity for a memorable meal is in the making. I have Yelped my way across this nation eating almost exclusively by the recommendations of the Yelp street teams and try to pay it back when I can by pointing out what I find along the way. Jule's is worth going to. Quality food. Nice atmosphere (casual) and great employees. By the time I left I was on a first name basis with my server who pretty much recommended the entire meal based on my questions (Creamy Winter Squash Soup, Greek Salad - no iceberg thank you very much and a grilled Portobello Mushroom sandwich worth every bite - I normally don't ever eat potato chips but have to admit I ate almost every one of the spicy little BBQ delicious, crunchy demons). When driving into St. Cloud I was worried about my prospects. Now I know if I ever return on business there is a safe little haven serving high quality Bistro food and a corner table waiting for me to eat too much again. read more

Had dinner here Wednesday with some friends. We listened to great music and ate delicious food. The service is excellent. Good beer also. Highly recommend. read more

St. Cloud. The college town armpit of Minnesota. Who would have thought I would have discovered a restaurant so charming? On my first trip to Jule's Bistro i mistakenly forgot to plug the meter. Hello unwanted parking ticket. My second attempt at Jule's was most pleasurable. Sipping a couple glasses of wine, while munching on a delicious salad and chocolate chip cookie definitely put the "happy" in my birthday! If you're ever in the St. Cloud area looking for some good grub with a chic hipster vibe - check it! read more

I held a small meeting at Jule's Bistro this spring over the lunch hour and appreciate very much that they accepted my call-ahead reservation. Every other table was taken. Having a meeting up at the bar would have been very inconvenient. My old fashioned chili was delicious, and I didn't hear any complaints from the others about their red pepper soup and something something wraps. Drinks were kept topped-off and the server was polite and attentive without interfering with our meeting. read more

Visiting family in St Cloud & MInneapolis from Ohio and met here for lunch. Comfortable space with great decor and local artwork for sale. Owner very hospitable and accommodating. The artichoke mushroom Reuben was amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Fantastic food! Can get a little crowded during the rush. Pricing is reasonable and the intimate environment is a great place to utilize for a small business meeting or private lunch. read more

How is it possible I haven't written a review for Jules' yet? To clarify, my five-stars are on the St. Cloud adjusted scale. In my homeland of Northern California, this place would warrant a four, which is still pretty damn good, but in the chain restaurant wasteland that is St. Cloud, Jules' is a freaking godsend. This place has so many things that make me smile: local art for sale all over the walls, waitresses in funky attire, and kids' drawings as table decorations. Just the right amount of quirk, without going overboard into all-out bizarre. As far as food goes, everything I've eaten there is good, and they push the boundaries about as much as a restaurant in St. Cloud can (which is to say, not far). They have both a soup and a chili of the day, which is fantastic, and a wide array of pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. To maximize your experience, you should definitely order one of their pizzas - hand-made dough, interesting ingredients, etc. My only quibble would be that they don't have beer on tap (although they carry a very limited but good selection of bottled craft beers - their affinity for Alaskan Brewing Co. has certainly kept me happy so far). In general, keep it up, Jules! Maybe you should think about being open on Sundays? read more

Stopped by Jule's on my way back from up north this weekend. What a fabulous spot! A cozy cafe with delicious espresso drinks (I highly recommend the cappuccino) and a superb menu. The goat cheese, fruit, and toasted baguette appetizer was a dish I will not soon forget and the caprese sandwich is fantastic--complete with pine nut pesto and melt-in-your-mouth bread. The atmosphere is lovely as well. The walls feature original artists, completing the small business warm-and-fuzzy effect that I am forever a sucker for! They serve alcohol, have plenty of vegetarian options (sandwiches/salad/pizza), have reasonable prices (about $9-11 average per plate), and are open for all three meals 6/7 days a week (closed on sundays). The service takes awhile, so would not recommend if you're in a huge hurry, but it is certainly not to be missed if you have some time for a relaxing meal. read more

Such a quaint little place! Friendly staff. Food was excellent. The menu was creative & reasonably priced. The ambiance was inviting, quiet for a Thursday evening. read more

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This was delicious! The staff was great and the place is cute. We will go whenever we are in St. Cloud . . . next time for dinner and a glass of wine! read more

I am used to living in a city that has lots of coffee shop options and good coffee...St.Cloud does not breed coffee. But I have seen an improvement with it at Jules. And many people are confused about what a macchiato is, a real one- It's basically an espresso (served in a demitasse cup) with a small amount of foamed milk on top. Well here at Jules you can get one and a really good tuna melt. Also I believe the atmosphere has changed here, a bit more laid back and coffee shop like where you can linger, bring a book or or iPad. And there is coffee to go, so skip Starbucks and Dunn brothers, come here. The cakes look great, but taste buds will have to test them another day. read more

Best Place to eat in Saint Cloud. Jules has a never ending amazing menu filled with gluten free and dairy free options. They also serve amazing coffee drinks. I am always impressed with the soul of the day and have never been disappointed by this bistro. read more

When I went there, the atmosphere felt off to me. It didn't feel very welcoming there. Prices are a little out there as well. Didn't expect a small cup of soda to be $2.50. I could get it somewhere else where it would be more of a medium or large. I also had about 3 different waiters just for a drink and cookie's. I don't think I'll be going there again any time Update: I had one waitress check and then waited for someone. Then one came to me and asked and I gave my order. Then had to say it again to another. While waiting, I like to read the menu to see if I can find something interesting for the next visit, but whatever. read more

Excellent pizza and great ambience! Homemade kombucha and amazing coffee, teas and pastries.

Jules' is a great little place and I think is very under appreciated in this town! Oddly I think its downtown location makes it not an option for many St. Cloud residents and visitors. The food here is imaginative and tasty! I was very impressed by the creativity I saw on the menu. My guest, a huge foodie, thought the menu had so many great ideas he snapped a pic of it with his cell phone so he could try to replicate some of the ideas at home. I'm generally a very picky and unadventurous eater, so some of the more gourmet restaurants tend to really turn me off. However, Jules Bistro provides many dishes which go outside of what I normally eat while still pleasing my palate. Besides food, Jules is also the source of alcohol, coffee/tea, and a beautiful dessert case by the register. The reason I didn't award 5 stars is due to the smallness of Jules. It's not like St. Cloud is cramped.. it seems silly that this restaurant can only hold a handful of parties at once. You will definitely need to plan ahead if you are going to visit during peak hours. read more

I had the Turkey Bacon Ranch wrap along with chips at Jule's Bistro, and I'm sad to say, it did not "wow" me. It's not that the lunch was bad by any means, but there was nothing that made me think that I will be coming back regularly to Jule's Bistro. The wrap was good at best, but none of the ingredients in it deviated from your typical turkey wrap. The chips were decent, but they did not complete the meal for me. I'm sure Jule's has better options on the menu, but my experience left me saying "ehhh." It was not filling and for the price of about $10, I think I will try some other places or make a wrap at home. On the upside, the staff were nice and friendly. I like the look of the place, and it seems like it would be a fitting place to sit and read a book while enjoying some coffee. Note: Being that it is located in downtown St. Cloud, parking is limited at times. Meters can be found lining the streets, but you may have to loop around a few times before finding a place to park. read more

Great atmosphere, and the service is great. My wife ordered a glass of wine, and it tasted a little off, and they immediately opened a fresh bottle, and apologized about the first glass. Jule's is very uncharacteristic of a typical St. Cloud restaurant. read more

Jules' Bistro - New American Near Me - St. Cloud, Minnesota

We had Jules' cater our daughter's graduation celebration and the guests raved about the beautiful charcuterie trays and arrangements of fresh fruits and vegetables! Their homemade hummus and dips were delicious! My daughter and I met with Donella before the party to make decisions and she was so accommodating and easy to work with. We love their restaurant, as well! I would highly recommend Jules if you are visiting St. Cloud!!! read more

This is a nice place with good food and attentive staff. It's a change up from the other restaurants downtown in St Cloud. Glad she expanded the place...it is less clostrophobic and cramped. Be sure to give it a try.... read more

Amazing food and company supports the pathways for youth organization (homeless youth) by providing meals to them or at least the did not sure if they still do. Local and amazing! read more

Jules is by far my favorite restaurant! Jule is amazing, friendly and the staff are always great! Thank you for stellar service and quality food!!! read more

Happened to be in the area closing on a house took a chance on a local establishment and thank goodness I did. Great coffee incredible food and service to match. Thank you for putting some calm into a stressful morning read more

This is my favorite local business, I love their goat cheese dish and this place has the best kombucha ever. They support local artists and the literary world of SCSU as well as the St. Cloud community. Chill atmosphere great staff and my favorite restaurant. read more

It was love at first sight, love at first bite overall I am in LOVE with this place!! First time I came here I got the tuna melt It was amazing Second time I got the artisan salad It was amazing The coffee was perfect Check out this restaurant you will not leave disappointed! read more

Excellent house blue cheese dressing. Small but very comfortable. Very tasty sandwich. Thanks for a very enjoyable lunch. read more

There needs to be more places like this in the world! Keys get fast food out of here!!! I had the turkey pesto with tomatoes provolone and fresh greens on panini style cottage bread. Pesto was delicious! I need to learn how to make it at home. They also have a good wine selection. "Date night" on Monday's and Wednesday's. Nightly specials and monthly appetizers specials. read more

Had a great meal outside. We both had the "Pick Two": the Chicken Avocado Grill wrap and bistro salad with pancetta vinaigrette and my wife had the Grilled Turkey Pesto Sandwich with spicy sausage chili. But I found two wood ticks on me after sitting outside...yuck. So sit inside!! read more

Jules has a very nice feel to it: good music in the background without having to shout over it and just enough lighting to see your food and your lover's eyes without feeling you're a lab rat. The food - my Greek Salad and my wife's turkey and artichoke panini were very good but the service was unfortunately very uneven. At the start we had the attention of both our server and Jules herself. But once the food was delivered, both went curiously missing in action. We finally hailed the bartender to assist us. If we come back it will be for the food - but then maybe not. read more

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Stopped today for the first time since owners changed and had a lovely lunch with my mom. She had the chicken Caesar salad and enjoyed it very much. I had a half St. Germain salad and a cup of the vegetarian red pepper chili. Both of my choices were delightful. Very flavorful with quality ingredients. Took a minute to get menus and water as they were busy, but not a deal breaker. We will definitely return. Saint Cloud needs more locally owned restaurants like this who believe in and are excited by what they do. I can support that. Well done folks. read more

Mehhhhh.... Friendly staff, clean. Coffee was very bitter and only warm, in a huge cup, neither of us could drink it. French toast was ok, almond croissant was the saving grace. read more

If you are thinking about going here... DO IT!!! Came here for dinner with my boyfriend and we were amazed! Paninis are 10/10. Service is so friendly. A bit pricey for college student but worth it! Definitely coming again and recommending to everyone I know! read more

Stopped in this morning for breakfast with my 3 daughters. Mello atmosphere with lots of options for their varied tastes! The French toast was a hit and I will come back again and again for their breakfast 'pitza'! (Choose your own toppings- I chose ham, bacon and some unbelievably delicious mushrooms!). Bottom line: Put Jules' on your map for yummy breakfast nooks in the St Cloud area! read more

Cozy atmosphere with good food. The sandwiches and pizza are a favorite. They have a good sized wine and beer selection with amazing cappuccinos. A nice meeting place when attending events at the paramount theater next door. Service is a bit slow. Lately it seems they only have one person on the service staff. read more

So glad we stopped in on a girls' day from out of town. Such a cute little cafe-style restaurant. The staff was super friendly. Loved the Greek salad and Mediterranean pizza with fresh, made from scratch ingredients. I will definitely be back! read more

Jules is my favorite go to spot for a fresh tasty salad in a quieter, locally owned spot in downtown!

So here's the thing about local places...they can either bomb or be your new favorite spot. Luckily for me, I think I found a new favorite spot. Their coffee is amazing! (If you like real coffee and quality everything.) Their cookies are scary good. Jules' has the cutest, most eclectic vibe without being pretentious. I walked in during a busy Thursday evening and thought, well there's an event going on so the service probably won't be great. Wrong. We were greeted by two servers right away as well as the owner. Everyone was smiling and friendly and made me want to camp out there for the rest of the evening. Sadly I couldn't tonight, but rest assured, I'll be back. Thank you's are due to Donella and your amazing staff for this fantastic place right in downtown St. Cloud. Seriously...new favorite spot! read more

Even with new ownership, this place has been making some of the best lunches and dinners downtown. All out of a small kitchen. Try the pizzas or their chili. read more

Small place fun atmosphere decent american fare with a good coffee house atmosphere lots things to eat to fit your preferences