Have NEVER had a bad service or food experience here for breakfast or lunch, always been fantastic, food comes out fast, waitresses are always attentive & polite. Selection of donuts and rolls are always impressive. If you are in town for breakfast definitely stop by!!! read more

Incredible service, food and decor! 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! read more

Raphael's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

What this place lacks in hipness. It more than make up for with town pride, good food, and fresh delicious pastries. We had breakfast there during our recent visit to Bemidji and brought doughnuts home to our hosts. It's a good sign when the place is bustling with locals on a weekday morning and a dozen doughnuts disappear in a flash! read more

Honest dine-in review: enjoyed the smell of fresh bread being made, and the food but could've made for 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. read more

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That was a lot of food! Sandwich, chips, a cookie, and a couple pieces of homemade bread as an appetizer. We took the bread and cookie with us. It's a cute little cafe with an attached bakery. Staff were very friendly and service was quick. I highly recommend, especially for a quick lunch. read more

Raphael's Bakery - Grilled cheese comes with chips, orange slices, and a cookie. Guess a mat nap is next! - Bakeries Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Stopped in here on Saturday after my in laws said it was great when they were there the day before. You seat yourself and fortunately there was a table large enough for us. We ordered several traditional breakfasts, and a veggie omelet. The omelet was good, the hash browns even better. Friendly service. They also have an attached bakery. We picked up a dozen donuts and a dozen cookies. The young man behind the counter was great. We'll be back on our next visit. read more

Picked up a last minute cake from here for an anniversary celebration. I arrived a few hours before closing and there was still a wide array cookies, donuts and bread for sale. There was a dining area for sit down meals and it looked like wait staff were available to serve tables. The cake was delicious -- white cake with vanilla frosting. The decoration included a few roses and a delicate inscription on the top. The frosting was a tad too sweet, but I don't know of any frosting I've tried that isn't a tad too sweet! Staff were friendly and helpful. Would love to come back to try some of their other goodies -- apple bread, almond cherry danish and iced donuts with sprinkles. read more

Hands down, the best pumpkin spice donut that I've ever had. Great selection of donuts and other bakery goods. I picked up 4 donuts for under $4! I look forward to trying the restaurant next time I'm in town. read more

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The donuts were super yummy. The staff very friendly and helpful. Nice selection of baked goods. My brother, who was a self proclaimed donut expert, told me I had to try their plain cake donuts, which I love. They were very tasty. read more

Okay pretty great find- came into Bemidji and discovered this gem of a bakery. The walls are lined with famous locals. Even a poster of Alberto Salazar (one of me favorites) we had donuts, cinnamon rolls and a turnover. My favorite was the eclipse chocolate. We bought ginger cookies for later. Everything is made on the premises- breakfast looks good too but we had already eaten at our campsite read more

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I can't believe I've been vacationing near Bemidji for 25 years and haven't been here - but that is no longer the case. Wonderful zorba rolls, knot buns, raised donuts( omg- level up big time), bars, cookies, breads, pies, cakes - seriously great bakery. Met the owner Brenda- delightful! Trust me- if you like a real old fashioned bakery- this place is tops! read more

We were looking for a breakfast place and we came here on Tuesday. We are from out of town and staying in blackduck at a cabin. First of all, the food at this place was good! However. NOT A SINGLE PERSON WHO WAS WORKING WAS WEARING A MASK! I would never come back for that reason alone. I wanted to leave right away when I noticed that. And people wonder why the spread of Covid is so rampant. The owner of this establishment should be ashamed! read more

We are new to town, and I tried this place for the first time, trusting them on getting the perfect cake for my wife's birthday. They did a bang-up job! I called a few days in advance, and they walked me through the cake sizes and flavors of cake and frosting. The person I spoke with was patient and friendly. With my choices made, I panicked just yesterday because I thought of a key decoration that I hadn't thought to mention. I called back, and they were accommodating and friendly despite this last minute request. As to the flavor, spot on! The cake was moist and rich, and the decoration surpassed my expectations. I was a very popular husband this birthday. Thanks, Raphael's! read more

The hodge podge of elderly friends make this place first choice for lunchtime gatherings in Bemidji. With lunch specials and build your own sandwiches and soups selections that warm the heart how can you resist a greeting picnic place in this small town bakery/cafe? Visited by the mayor and various dignitaries from the local municipalities on a regular basis. Your lunch will be complimented with fresh baked goodies that bring you back to Grandma's kitchen table. The interior is decorated with sports photos of local athletes and a northern Minnesota blend. The fresh bread and baked goods are only the plus. The real attraction is the locally home grown folk. read more

Raphael's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

If you like that small town warm and cozy feel with consistent food, this is the place. You'll know that the second you get there with all the regulars! Word to the wise, you better get there before 9 or you may have to wait to get a table! It's nice to walk in to a small bakery like this and see so many local families there. In my opinion this is a good sign of things to come. As soon as we all sat down our waitress met us at our table with a plate full of warm, freshly made, cake donuts. Now I am not typically a fan of cake donuts because I find them to be too dry, these were different. Still warm and so fresh, they were delicious. I went with a meat and cheese omelet and it was great, stuffed full of meet and cheese, leaving me as full as I could want to be at 9am. Just on the other side of the wall from the restaurant is the bakery. This is where we found the most heavenly of chocolate cakes, Chocolate Angel Food Cake. So light and fluffy and SOOOO good. For some reason we cut it up and shared it with the rest of the family upon leaving, if I would have been in charge of that part of the packing process, I would have selfishly finished it right then and there! Bring your family here and enjoy all the locals stopping by to say "hi" and introduce themselves, you won't regret it! read more

I ordered this cake a few weeks ago. I forgot to check up on it, but they had it ready for me the day and time as promised!! I gave them no direction for decoration except for blue. I was so happy with that they did! The flowers are gorgeous. More importantly, it's my mom's favorite cake and it made her so happy when I couldn't join her in celebrating. She loves it! read more

Raphael's Bakery - a chocolate cake decorated with flowers - Bakeries Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Soup and sandwich shop with full bakery...simple and deliciously fresh! Portions are ample and the quality is top notch! read more

I ordered a cake for my niece's first communion. I'm from out of town, and wasn't sure I could pick up Saturday before they closed. My sister was busy getting my niece ready and couldn't pick up. When I ordered, the owner was so sweet and gave me her cell phone number if I got to the bakery after 2 pm - she said she would meet me there and I could buy the cake then. She asked details about what my niece liked, and when we picked up the cake it was gorgeous. It was also very good. Definitely will be coming back and recommending to everyone! read more

Amazing food. Absolutely the best service you will receive, I love the way I feel when I walk in. Welcomed. The cakes and cupcakes are outta this world, they can design anything you give them a picture of. I have never been disappointed. They did the cutest minion cake and cupcakes as well as the best ninja turtle cupcakes. Their donuts have become a saturday tradition in our home :). read more

I have been going to Raphaels bakery since I was little and have always regarded their cake donuts to be the best donuts I have ever had. I honestly don't really like any other donuts except Raphaels. The breakfasts are great, simple, and you definitely get the most bang for your buck. If you stop into Bemidji I highly encourage you to visit Raphaels and get a donut or two. And like a review above... this is definitely a hidden gem of bemidji. read more

This was my cheer me up breakfast after dropping our son at college - it worked! So yummy, friendly, and fast!

Great doughnuts and friendly hardworking staff that gets you your great food in a snap! Small cozy hometown feel nestled right downtown next to KD floral, this shop is truly one of bemidji's hidden gems. read more

Raphael's Bakery - The sign of awesome - Bakeries Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Lunch always looks good but I end up ordering all the yummy pastries and donuts that greet you as you enter. So friendly and great breads too. A great variety of everyday donuts to more ornate and all tasty. read more

The best homemade soups in town. Specials every day for a reasonable price. Thursday's cream of Reuben and chicken dumpling are my favorites

Checked this place out for breakfast while in Bemidji for the week. Many places claim to have "home made" style food, but this place really comes through. The doughnuts, apple turnover, and cheese danish my wife and I shared seemed the closest to a home-made pastry I've bought from a bakery. This is not to say they tasted or had the texture of an amateur baker; they were very tasty. The selection of pastries is large and I had a milk. Not sure if coffee was available. The place was fairly busy at 7:30 on a Tuesday with what could have passed as the city council having large group breakfast. read more

Lots of sports memoribilia of players from Bemidji State who made it in the pros. Great wild rice soup. Fresh bake breads and other bakery items. Very quick service. Lots of locals. read more

We had them create a graduation cake for our recent BSU graduates. Exceptional customer service and a beautiful cake for our party. Thank You!!! read more

Raphael's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Nice people and great baked goods. I love supporting local businesses in town--instead of the corporate chains.

Fabulous cream of wild rice soup! I got some sugar cookies for my wedding from Raphael's, on short notice, and people raved about them! This place has been around for a long time and definitely is a tried-and-true Bemidji gem. read more

Great prices and lunch specials. Portions are large and each lunch special comes with a baked good. The staff is friendly and prompt.