Our family serving yours since 2002

Miss the smell of Grandma’s kitchen? Jill’s Cafe is a family-owned cafe in Richmond, Minnesota, run by the Nilson Family since 2002. Here, you are family.

We’re near the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes, about 20 miles west of St. Cloud. Jill’s has long been a spot for good conversation, home-cooked food and a pinch of local character.

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Trish and Dean Nilson relaxing in the giant Minnesota-shaped chair outside Jill's Cafe

How Jill’s became Richmond’s kitchen table

  1. 2002 · Main Street

    A small cafe with a big welcome

    Jill’s Cafe started on Main Street in Richmond, with the Nilson family in the kitchen. The idea was simple: cook the way Grandma did, from scratch, and treat every guest like family.

  2. Every morning since

    Made by hand, served with a smile

    Comfort food gets made fresh each morning, and Dean bakes the pies. Regulars come for the hand-pattied burgers and stay for the conversation.

  3. Today · Highway 23

    A bigger home, the same cooking

    Today you’ll find Trish and Dean in our newer building off Highway 23, with booths, banquet and party rooms, and a giant Minnesota chair out front for your photo.

  4. Your turn

    Pull up a booth

    Whether you’re a regular or passing through on Highway 23, there’s a seat and a slice of pie waiting for you. Here, you are family.

The family behind the counter

Jill’s is a family business, and the family keeps growing. When you sit down here, you’re joining ours.

From our kitchen

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Come see us

Open every day, 6 AM to 2 PM

388 4th Street SW, Richmond, MN 56368

Off Highway 23, about 20 miles west of St. Cloud.

Jill's Cafe building with red siding and the Fresh Homemade Pie sign