# Jill's Cafe

> Family-owned hometown cafe in Richmond, Minnesota, run by the Nilson Family since 2002. Known for hand-pattied burgers, homemade pies, breakfast and daily specials.

## Key facts
- Address: 388 4th Street SW, Richmond, MN 56368. Off Highway 23, about 20 miles west of St. Cloud. Near the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes, Stearns County.
- Hours: Open every day, 6 AM to 2 PM. Closed 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).
- Phone: (320) 597-3838. Email: info@jillscafe.net.
- Ordering: dine in, or call for takeout. No online ordering.
- Price range: $10 to $20 per person.
- Awards: Stearns County Food Safety Award, 2006 and 2009.
- Banquet and party rooms available at the cafe. Call to plan.
- Google rating: 4.6 stars from 725+ reviews (checked 2026-10-16).

## Pages
- [Menu with prices](https://jillscafe.net/menu/)
- [Hours and directions](https://jillscafe.net/contact/)
- [Our story](https://jillscafe.net/about/)
- [Party rooms](https://jillscafe.net/menu/#events-h)
- [Careers](https://jillscafe.net/careers/)

## Frequently asked
- **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.

## Menu (prices in USD)
### Breakfast
- Egg-n-Cheese Muffin: $6.95; with sausage, bacon or ham $9.70
- 2 Eggs, Hashbrowns & Toast: $9.65; with sausage, bacon or ham $12.40
- 2 Eggs and Toast: $7.45; with sausage, bacon or ham $10.20
- French Toast (2 pieces): $8.50; with sausage, bacon or ham $11.25; add strawberries $2.00
- Bowl of Old Fashion Oatmeal: $7.30; with toast $9.05
- One Egg, Hashbrowns, Toast: $8.80; with sausage, bacon or ham $11.55
- One Egg and Toast: $6.65; with sausage, bacon or ham $9.40
- Texas Toast Bacon-n-Eggs Benedict: $9.95 (With cheese sauce); with hashbrowns $12.70
- Texas Toast, Bacon, Eggs and Cheese Sandwich: $10.05; with hashbrowns $12.80
- Hamburger Steak, 2 Eggs, Toast: $10.25; with hashbrowns $13.00
- 2 Egg Ham & Cheese Omelet, Toast: $12.25; with hashbrowns $15.00; each additional egg $1.99
- 2 Egg Everything Omelet, Toast: $12.85 (Mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, ham & cheese); with hashbrowns $15.60; each additional egg $1.99
- 2 Eggs, 2 Small Cakes, 2 Sausage Links, 2 Bacon & Toast: $12.65; with hashbrowns $15.40
- Pantoast (2 pieces): $9.25; with sausage, bacon or ham $12.00; add strawberries $2.00
- 16" MONSTER Pancake (when available): $11.80; with sausage, bacon or ham $14.55

### Breakfast Side Orders
- Hashbrowns: $4.85
- Sausage, Bacon or Ham: $4.80
- English Muffin: $4.00
- Bagel: $4.50
- Bagel with Cream Cheese: $5.00
- Homemade Roll: $4.40
- One Egg: $3.55
- Lumberjack Pancake: $5.00; add strawberries $2.00
- Toast: $3.70
- One Slice French Toast: $5.00
- One Slice of Pantoast: $5.25
- Cup of Oatmeal: $4.45

### Add-Ons
- Cheese: 75¢
- Ranch: 75¢
- Sour Cream: 85¢
- Mushrooms: $1.25
- Onions: 55¢
- Green Peppers: 55¢
- Cheese Sauce: 75¢
- Salsa: 75¢
- Peanut Butter: 55¢

### Burgers
All hamburgers are pattied fresh daily. Add French fries, cup of soup or salad for $2.75, or onion rings for $3.75.
- 1/3 lb. Hamburger: $9.50
- 1/3 lb. Cheeseburger: $9.80
- 1/3 lb. Bacon Cheeseburger: $11.05
- 1/3 lb. California Burger: $10.40 (Mayo, lettuce & tomato)
- 10 oz. Double Burger: $11.85
- 10 oz. Double Cheeseburger: $13.60
- 10 oz. Double Bacon Cheeseburger: $14.85
- 1/2 lb. Jack's Deluxe: $13.35 (Bacon, American cheese, mayo, lettuce & tomato)
- 1 lb. Jumbo Burger: $16.30 (Bacon, American cheese, mayo, lettuce & tomato)
- 1/3 lb. Patty Melt: $10.50 (Swiss & American cheese, grilled onions on grilled whole wheat bread)
- 1/3 lb. Mushroom Swiss Burger: $10.75

### Sandwiches
Add French fries, cup of soup or salad for $2.75, or onion rings for $3.75.
- Pizza Burger: $9.50
- Chopped Steak Sandwich: $10.60
- Chopped Steak & Bacon Melt: $11.55 (American cheese, bacon on Texas toast)
- Hamdinger Sandwich: $11.55 (Chopped steak, ham & American cheese)
- Philly Sandwich: $11.85 (Beef, Swiss cheese & fried onions)
- Chicken Fillet: $10.60 (Mayo, lettuce and tomato)
- Chicken Cheddar Bacon Melt: $11.85 (Cheese sauce and bacon)
- Chicken Cordon Bleu: $11.85 (Swiss cheese & ham)
- Grilled Chicken Melt: $11.85 (Swiss and American cheese & bacon on grilled Texas toast)
- Grilled Chicken Breast: $11.55 (Mayo, lettuce and tomato)
- Ham Sandwich (hot or cold): $9.65
- Grilled Ham & Cheese: $10.60
- Grilled Cheese: $8.70
- Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato: $9.95
- Denver Sandwich: $9.95 (Scrambled eggs, ham, pickles & onion on toast)
- Fish Burger: $9.95

### Dinners
Includes soup or salad, choice of potato and Texas toast. Add mushrooms for $1.15.
- Chicken Strips: $16.60
- Hamburger Steak & Butterfly Shrimp: $19.85
- Hamburger Steak: $16.60
- Butterfly Shrimp: $17.10
- Ham Dinner: $15.55
- Crispy Fish: $16.60
- Grilled Chicken Breast: $15.55
- 21 Piece Shrimp: $17.10

### Baskets
Includes French fries and Texas toast.
- Chicken Strips: $13.85
- Chicken Drummies: $13.85
- 21 Piece Shrimp: $14.55
- Butterfly Shrimp: $13.85
- Crispy Fish: $13.85
- Mini Corn Dogs: $13.85

### Side Orders
- Basket of Fries: $6.75
- Basket of Onion Rings: $7.50
- Mozzarella Sticks: $8.50
- Soup, cup: $5.00
- Soup, bowl: $6.00
- Chili, cup (in season): $5.45
- Chili, bowl (in season): $6.45
- Dinner Salad: $6.35
- Chef Salad: $11.85 (With grilled chicken, chicken strips, bacon or ham)
- Hashbrowns: $4.75

### Kid's Menu
For kids 10 and younger, please.
- Connor's French Toast: $5.00
- Maddie's Pancakes: $5.00
- Katlynn's 1 Egg & Toast: $6.65
- Ashlei's Pantoast: $5.25
- Add meat or hashbrowns to any kid's breakfast: $2.75
- Kid's Lunch, includes French fries: $8.00 (Chicken strips, chicken drummies, grilled cheese, crispy fish, hamburger, cheeseburger or mini corn dog)
- Kid's Beverage: $1.00

### Desserts
- Slice of Homemade Pie: $4.45; a la mode $4.95
- Whole Homemade Pie: $23.00 (Takeout only. Order 24 hours in advance.)
- Soft-Serve Shake: $6.05 (Chocolate, strawberry, vanilla or butterscotch)
- Specialty Shake: $6.70 (Reese's Peanut Butter Cup or Snickers)
- Dish of Ice Cream: $2.95
- Root Beer Float: $5.75
- Homemade Cookie: 85¢

### Beverages
Pepsi products: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Root Beer, Dr. Pepper.
- Soda Pop (one refill): $3.15
- Lemonade (one refill): $3.15
- Unsweetened Brisk Iced Tea (one refill): $3.15
- Raspberry Brisk Iced Tea (one refill): $3.15
- Coffee (unlimited): $2.25
- Hot Chocolate (no refill): $2.85
- Hot Tea, green or black (no refill): $2.85
- Juice: orange, apple or tomato (no refill): $2.85; large $3.70
- Milk (no refill): $2.85; large $3.70