Fresh homemade pie
Dean’s pies, baked daily
$4.45 a slice in the cafe, or $23.00 for a whole pie with 24 hours notice. Cream, fruit and seasonal flavors. They don’t last long.
Richmond, MN · Since 2002
Craving home cooking like Grandma’s?
Pull up a booth at Jill’s Cafe. Hand-pattied burgers, breakfast every day and Dean’s homemade pies, made from scratch each morning by the Nilson Family.
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Sound familiar?
Tired of food that tastes the same at every exit?
Drive-thru meals fill you up and leave you flat. At Jill’s, the burgers are pattied by hand every morning, the soup is homemade, and the pie case is full by breakfast. You leave full, and you’ll want to come back.
What we’re known for
Burgers and baskets
Fresh, never frozen. Try the 1 lb. Jumbo Burger or the famous Jack’s Deluxe.
Daily specials
Daily lunch, sandwich and soup specials. Soups are homemade every morning. Call or stop in to hear today’s specials.
Your next meal in three steps
Call or stop in
Open every day, 6 AM to 2 PM. No reservation needed.
Grab a booth or call ahead
Eat in, or call (320) 597-3838 and pick up your order hot.
Leave room for pie
A slice for now, or a whole pie for later.
Come see us
Open every day, 6 AM to 2 PM
388 4th Street SW, Richmond, MN 56368Off Highway 23, about 20 miles west of St. Cloud.
Party rooms
Planning a get-together?
Book one of our banquet rooms for a birthday, meeting or family gathering, and we’ll cook for your group right here. Call and we’ll help you plan.
Jill’s Cafe at a glance
- Hours
- Open every day, 6 AM to 2 PM
- Address
- 388 4th Street SW, Richmond, MN 56368
- Phone
- (320) 597-3838
- Serving
- Breakfast and lunch, hand-pattied burgers, dinners, homemade pie
- Ordering
- Dine in, or call ahead for takeout
- Since
- 2002, owned by the Nilson Family
Richmond’s hometown cafe
Near the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes, Jill’s has been a town staple for good conversation and home-cooked food since 2002. Remember Grandma’s cooking and the smells that made your belly rumble? Come refresh those memories.
Questions we hear a lot
What are Jill’s Cafe’s hours?
Jill’s Cafe is open every day from 6 AM to 2 PM, serving breakfast and lunch. We close for Easter Day; Memorial Day; 4th of July; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day (open the Friday after); and Christmas Eve 2026 through January 3, 2027 (we reopen Monday, January 4, 2027). Planning a visit near a holiday? Call (320) 597-3838 and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Where is Jill’s Cafe?
Jill’s Cafe is at 388 4th Street SW, Richmond, MN 56368, off Highway 23 and about 20 miles west of St. Cloud, near the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes. Tap Get directions on any page to open the route in your maps app, or call (320) 597-3838 if you get turned around.
Does Jill’s Cafe serve breakfast?
Yes. Breakfast starts at $6.65 and covers eggs any style, omelets, French toast, Pantoast, and a 16" Monster Pancake when available. Add sausage, bacon or ham, hashbrowns, or gluten friendly bread for $2. Breakfast is on the menu every day we’re open, from 6 AM.
Can I buy a whole homemade pie?
Yes. A whole homemade pie is $23.00, takeout only. Call (320) 597-3838 at least 24 hours ahead so Dean can bake it for you. If you just want a taste, a slice is $4.45 in the cafe, and $4.95 a la mode.
How do I order takeout?
Call (320) 597-3838 and tell us what you’d like. We’ll give you a pickup time and have it ready when you arrive. We don’t take online orders, so a phone call is the fastest way. The full menu with prices is on our Menu page.
Do you have gluten friendly options?
Yes. Gluten friendly bread or buns are available for $2 more on any sandwich, burger, or breakfast. Let your server know when you order. Special orders and substitutions can carry a small extra charge, so ask us and we’ll tell you before we make it.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes, for kids 10 and younger. Kids’ breakfasts start at $5.00, like Connor’s French Toast and Maddie’s Pancakes. Kids’ lunches are $8.00 with fries, with choices like chicken strips, grilled cheese and mini corn dogs. A kid’s drink is $1.00.
Do you have party rooms?
Yes. We have banquet and party rooms at the cafe for birthdays, meetings, showers and family gatherings, with the same home cooking from our kitchen. A whole homemade pie makes a good add-on. Call (320) 597-3838 with your date and head count, and we’ll help you plan the room and the menu.
Skip one more drive-thru
Your next good meal is 20 minutes west of St. Cloud. Come hungry, leave with pie.