Cute little restaurant in the heart of Bemidji. The decor was charming and inviting, though some areas felt a bit outdated and worn. Service was friendly and helpful, which we appreciated. We tried a couple of their sandwiches--the Reuben panini was flavorful and satisfying, while the Hot Corner Beef and Cheddar was just okay. Overall, a decent stop for a casual meal, but nothing that really stood out. read more

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I've come to this coffee shop many times and the food and drink are always good. It's a great place to meet a friend or sit and work for a while. They have a punchcard to encourage return customers so be sure to pick it up when you go. The only thing I don't like is that they exclusively use paper and plastic products. I hated throwing away my plate, utensils, and coffee cup. read more

Admittedly the hours of this spot has meant it hasn't shown up on my radar until recently. There's plenty of parking which is always a plus. There's a beautiful outdoor seating that that they've done a great job closing it with vegetation to give it a cozy feel. The gentleman that took my order was SO nice and he read it back to make sure he had it right. Not only that but after I placed my order I went to the bathroom. When I came out my drink and sandwich were on the table that I left my stuff at! I'm a sucker for that type of attention to detail. I got the iced chai latte and it was perfection. The turkey sandwich I got really hit the spot and was exactly what I was looking for! It was also quite filling and the cut up melon was the unexpected cherry on top for the meal! I really enjoyed this place, get there early though because it gets super busy for lunch! read more

Great flavors. Solid service. Welcoming atmosphere. Interesting menu. Customer satisfaction matters here & staff are genuinely gracious, smiling. read more

Never been here before so we had some questions. Older lady taking our order didn't give the friendliest vibe. It seemed our questions were annoying to her? I got chicken salad sandwich and my husband got the corned beef. My sandwich was good, his was very small, little meat and just okay. We also paid salads, but weren't given the chips that came with the sandwiches?We were charged for an extra entree which I didn't notice until later. I called and the manager was very friendly and could see what happened and made the adjustment immediately. read more

This is your hidden gem in Bemidji. Go for coffee, order a breakfast sandwich with veggies. Go for lunch order the chicken salad sandwich or soup. Bakery items are fantastic - you can't get better bakery. Quaint. Charming. Fresh read more

My husband had a rice sandwich and I had chicken salad sandwich. Also purchased an Apple granola muffin. The food was excellent-not just the usual ordinary affair. Atmosphere and service was great. Friendly servers! Highly recommend. read more

We had the breakfast sandwich and Cuban burrito, both were tasty and good. Coffee was very good. Ambiance is similar to a small coffee place, seems to be a meeting place or where people are working. Service was a bit slow, cashier who takes your order is in absolutely no hurry. read more

We were passing through town when panic struck. This is the town with those fabulous scones. It's 4pm, they close early... omg, what time do they close?!? 5pm, whew. Spidey senses tingling, I was 2min away. I ran for the display... walked, sort of fast, for me... 4 scones left! Bag em up! We took those to go and had a couple of quick sandwiches. I did the special (roast beef with horseradish sauce - yum) and the hubs had turkey with a twist. Neither disappointed. Counting our take out scones, we were under $37! read more

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Excellent food! I loved the wild rice salad with so many tasty veggies and some nice artisan bread. My husband had a panini and said it was very good, too. Highly recommend this cozy cafe. read more

The coffee shop bistro is a great little find. My husband had the special turkey avocado club and I loved it.

Came in from the pouring rain looking for some warmth and we landed here. We all ordered some hot beverages and the two coffee based drinks were okay but the hot chocolate here was so delicious. The interior was decorated by various artist which we did enjoy and could purchase the pieces as well. We did go an hour from closing so they did not have very many items to pick from left in the bakery case so we decided to skip this time. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Overall good spot to grab something to warm up with. read more

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Well! Too bad. I was a regular at the Wild Hare Bistro & Coffeehouse, just about every day! Today, the owner happened to be in. I accidentally knocked a picture off the wall near the backdoor while waiting for coffee. The owner comes over and I apologized. He grabs it from my hand and says, "I guess" For real???? When my coffee was finally brought out to me and I asked the older lady in back who that was. She says the owner. I said he was rude. She simply replies, "Yeah, and?" As the owner walks up, I told him he didn't have to be rude and that I'm an everyday customer. He fixed the frame and acts as if nothing happened. Dude. I apologized for it and I was willing to pay for it before he walked away so rudely! Not cool. Not cool at all. Don't spend your money there, guys!! Very rude owner!! read more

This place is great! The ambiance is awesome and the employees are so sweet. I've had wonderful breakfast sandwiches here, DF and delicious! They don't have many vegan options, and the coffee could be stronger. BUT, it's a great place to hang out! Cool vibe, cozy, and full of locals. read more

Great little find in Bemidji! The salads were amazing! The only downside was a costumer was coughing a ton and blowing his nose like crazy! Not the fault of the restaurant. I just wish people would stay home and get to go orders instead. read more

We love the food, the staff and the cozy ambiance of this cozy corner bistro. The kitchen crew knows food and how to make it tasty all done in house. Delicious soups, sandwiches and salads. Try an omelette for breakfast or a delicious scone made from scratch. Open year round for breakfast and lunch. They have a loyal following and we can see why. read more

Great cubano special and chicken wild rice sandwich. Long wait for two items. Cute little dog friendly patio with colorful grape vine on fence. read more

Wild Hare Bistro - Patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Cute, quaint place to have breakfast, brunch or lunch. Why did I love this place so much? They served lunch items early in the morning! I hate breakfast food, so I was thrilled they had soup ready. Corn chowder soup was delicious, but needed a lot of salt, which was easily remedied. My Italian soda was refreshing. And I absolutely loved my dill and cheese scone! It was so tender and flavorful. The staff happily warmed it up for me. My fiance had a breakfast sandwich, sweet scone and some fruit. He said his breakfast sandwich was pretty standard, as far as breakfast sandwiches go. The scone was nice, though. He liked his mocha frap. The Wild Hare was a nice place to start the day. read more

Wild Hare Bistro - Breakfast sandwich with sweet scone and fruit. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

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It took me a long time to finally decide to stop here because I never knew their hours,,, I have been in love ever since! I haven't had a single thing off of their menu not be amazing. I appreciate how their coffee still has that bitter taste without the overwhelming coffeeness. read more

Alright, so four stars not because of the food or the service, but because of the price vs portion. It's a little more expensive than it should be, and the wait for food is a little long; however, once you get the food you will be very happy. It is delicious, so you won't be sorry at all. read more

Best breakfast and lunch spot (and occasional dinner spot--first friday of the month) in town. This cafe has a bright ambiance, even if the windows look out upon a county courthouse and jail. Not their fault! Even given the grim view, the space is one of the nicest in Bemidji. The food is probably some of the best in town. I recommend the chicken salad sandwich, which has tiny pieces of almonds in it and a great mustard (I think?) spread. Even though it has celery, which I hate, I order it all the time! I haven't tried a ton different things off their menu, but the dishes I stick to are consistently good. In sum, this is the place to go for lunch and breakfast in this town. read more

Wild Hare Bistro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Hummus platter was too light on hummus. There was one tablespoon. It was otherwise a platter of veggies. Nice and calm inside.

Great coffee. Great scones - they do their own baking. Nice places to sit down. This is a true community place, study groups meet here. read more

Fantastic food and service. I had lunch and had wonderful coffee. They have WiFi which is great because I could work and eat! read more

Wild Hare Bistro - This was an amazing corned beef sandwich with black bean soup! Yummy! They also have gluten free options! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Great local coffee shop and cafe. Very smooth coffee. Fresh baked goods in house. Great for coffee dates. Hasn't changed looks in over 10 years. read more

Picture this: You're driving down the road in a northwoods city called Bemidji. On your way to be a counselor at the famed Concordia Language Villages, you drive through the quaint village of Bemidji. Along side a big lake, and a statue of Paul Bunyon, you meander back into the village, stumbling upon a cute little cafe at the corner. Then you notice the Crazy Sculpture of a hare. An odd Hare. "a WILD Hare," you think to yourself. The WildHare Bistro. Simple. Fabulous. GORGEOUS. Summers in Bemidji would never be the same without this great place to take a break from the never ending immersion of young children in a target language. I'm sure its great for year-rounders or BSU students as well, but Oh for the counselor longing for a taste of the big city on his limited 4-hour night on the town, Wild Hare does JUST the trick. The food is really unmatched, even in independent shops in lager cities. Let me tell you, I've lived in my share of big cities, and I've never been this impressed. The staff is friendly and nice. Not just the Minnesota nice, but the genuine, "Hey, how are ya?" kind of nice. This is one place that deserves about 60 stars and one Angeleno who wishes he could pop in for a coffee more often than just a few times in the summer. Even if you've never ventured to the great white north of Minnesota, you should go just to eat here. Its Swell! And this makes my SECOND first. Even though its in Bemidji and sort of off the beaten path... read more

Love this place! Go here for breakfast! One day the service was bordering on rude, one day it was great. Food and coffee were always good, plus it's a cute little place. Will definitely go here when in Bemidji! read more

A very nice little place. I enjoyed the Ham & Cheese Sandwich and the Uptown Scone. Space had a good vibe, like the people there appreciated being there. Like the beginning of a Twins game, before they start losing. read more

I was never impressed with Wild Hare, it's really fairly ordinary. I was never motivated to write a bad review...until one of the more ridiculous serving experiences ever came along. To the replay: Weekend brunch. Restaurant fairly full. Seated at table. Drink orders promptly taken with menus given. Drinks are delivered after a few minutes. "We're ready to order now, too." "Oh, actually the kitchen told me a while back not to take any more orders for another ten minutes or so." o_O So being seated is fine, bringing drinks is okay, but taking a food order can't happen? And it didn't occur to you to say so until drinks were delivered. Pathetic. read more

I came here a few years ago when they were starting out. I returned to Bemidji for the first time in a while and was glad to see they are still open! I wasn't sure how the town would react to such a place, since it is one of a kind there, but it looks as though they are doing well for themselves. The spot is a warm and inviting with a couple different areas for seating. The local art on the walls is a nice touch. The changing specials, local sources, and foods from scratch are a big plus in my book. I have enjoyed a variety of sandwiches, beverages, and always the hummus platter from the Wild Hare. All have been very tasty. I'm always there around lunchtime, and it's a nice place to get a bite to eat or have a coffee with a good book. As another yelper mentioned, I have had a bit of sassy service here. They always seem in a big rush and might forget about friendly customer service. Either way, the food is good and I wish them continued success. read more

I wonder how many and where, the people who rave over their scones have actually had scones before. I've eaten them all over the U.S. and have never had or seen a scone like these. They're more like a cookie; flat, dry and not very good. We made a special trip to buy their scones and were sorely disappointed. However, we bought something else and it was good and the service was good. read more

I USED TO think that the wild hare was a great restaurant. Until now, everything just seems to be bland. Nothing special nothing bad just bland. The food is good but it is just not as good as it used to be! I do not know what has changed but it's just not the same. The Cabin is way better! read more

Excellent food and friendly staff! They have a nice outdoor patio for dining and have items for sale from local artists.

Good coffee and great food! The atmosphere was cool and artsy. I had the hummus and pita on a bed of greens and a cup of the daily soup- enchilada! Very good. Staff was friendly and the food came quick. read more

Wild Hare Bistro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Consistently tasty and healthy food with friendly staff. They have gluten-free bread available for their sandwiches, and the salads are great too. read more

I get breakfast here everyday, except Sunday. The closed Sundays are the reason for four instead of five stars. This place really is fabulous. Local from scratch kitchen. And the coffee, let's just say I long for them all day Sunday. I love the fact they also really support local art with monthly changing exhibitions. read more

First time to Bemidji - first time to Wild Hare. Stopped in for a late lunch. The staff is very friendly. I'd love to try this place again.

Inconsistent food quality. I've been taking my kids here about once a week for a while, due to their scheduled activities in the area. I normally have good luck with their sandwiches and the mixed berry smoothies. Today, I tried the hummus platter and my kid ordered the same mixed berry smoothie she loves. The smoothie today was very watered down and tasted TERRIBLE. AND, don't order the hummus platter. I had to go back up to the counter to ask for the Tzatziki sauce, which is fine, but the lady at the counter made it sound like I had needed to ask for it, even though the menu lists it as part of the expected food item. When she did bring the tzatziki out, I was liquid. Like, not just runny sauce, PURE liquid. Wasn't sure how I was supposed to eat it. read more

I would have never expected a little gem like this one. I had a basic ruben, not expecting anything special. The sauerkraut was the best I ever had, it was crisp and had a nice bite. On the way out, I had a chai to go. Most places I go (keep in mind I spend my free time in Minneapolis) the chai is all milk no spice, this one was perfect. The staff was extremely friendly and made me feel welcome, which honestly is hit or miss in Bemidji. I will be back at least one more time before my vacation is up. read more

The food was good! Atmosphere was typical coffee shop like. We both ordered the same sandwich Wildrice salad. Was interesting but VERY good! Id say I would have it again. We also both had smoothies which were delish. Id have given them 5 stars but they only take cash or a check. Who carries that! So had to run to the ATM. read more