Jill&#x27;s Cafe

*This was stuck in my reviews drafts from August 2021*…read moreOrdered: Mini Cheesecake Cupcakes: Raspberry, Vanilla, and Turtle (not photographed) Petite Bars: Raspberry, Monster Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Raspberry White Chip Cookies As not a big cake fan, I wanted a dessert bar for my wedding reception and Cold Spring Bakery came through with the perfect variety! The portions were perfect for little bites and it was great to be able to custom order each item by the dozen.

Cold Slring Bakery is easily one of the best bakeries in Central MN, if not the best. They do…read moreeverything well, and do it with a smile every time. CSB isn't somewhere that is pushing the boundaries of baked goods, but they're the place that has been doing it for decades and knows what they're doing. Think items such as crispies, apple fritters, raised and cake doughnuts, decorated cookies, cakes, etc. If you're passing through Cold Spring, give it a try. It's not a secret how good it is, so get there early before everything sells out!

Krispies and turnovers.

Baked goods.

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Below Zero Frozen Yogurt

4.8(10 reviews)

39.2 mi

The yogurt was really good. I just happen to be there when something wasn't working right, either…read morethe register it's self or the scale I don't remember, so we got it for free. It was a nice first visit.

VERY GOOD! Lily is an EXCELLENT employee! She gave us excellent service as we were asking a lot…read moreof questions. We came for the ice cream and we did not leave disappointed! This is a MUST stop!

Yogurt

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Oak Station Coffee & Cone

4.8(12 reviews)

16.9 mi

I love finding little gems....and this is definitely a gem! I knew as soon as I passed it going to…read moreHemker Zoo that I would stop back by. And boy was it worth it. The ambiance was terrific, the ice cream delicious....service fantastic! Not.much more to say...GO!

Love coming here prices are comparable to other ice cream places near by wish they were open longerread more

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Red Truck Ice Cream

5.0(4 reviews)

4.6 mi

You name it, they've got it!! Ice cream cones, waffle cones, ice cream FLIGHTS, mixers, and ice…read morecream NACHOS! Even home made ice cream sandwiches. It's an ice cream lovers dream! I enjoyed the flight, which comes with 3 scoops of 3 flavors. I had Java jolt (my fave!), monster cookie, and turtle cheesecake. All were sooo good! The staff was super friendly and explained the menu well. Next time I'm coming in for the scotcharoo mixer and some ice cream nachos!

Absolutely LOVE Red Truck. Their menu is massive. They have old fashioned and soft serve, so there…read moreis always something for everybody. Customer service is fantastic, and it's always a joy to speak with them. The only downside is that it's a bit spendy Still worth it in my book!

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Flour and Flower

4.9(14 reviews)

12.7 mi

This place is so good!!! I will definitely be swinging through here on my way through Stearns…read morecounty in the future when I visit my in-laws. A true gem for the area. It's a tiny little cabana with a fridge stocked with pies, sandwiches, etc as well as a few shelves stocked with packaged cookies and a rack of bread loaves. Behind the till there is a display of pastries and the coffee bar. We tried a few different pastries, cookies, coffees, passion fruit lemonade, and took home a loaf of sourdough. The chocolate chip cookies absolutely slapped and the sourdough loaf was great. I didn't love the lemon drop cookies-- they just weren't tart enough for my taste, but I think this is consistent with my review of the key lime pie at Krewe and leads me to believe that I just love a really deep citrus flavor, which isn't for everyone. I also would try a more classic pastry instead of the blackcurrant danish next time, but all the baking is truly top notch, just a matter of finding what speaks to your preferences. The lemonade is tasty but the added flavors are powdered (makes sense given the limited fridge space) so I would stick with plain next time. Service was very kind and prompt. Come through! You won't regret it!

Incredible little bakery & coffee shop nestled off of College Ave in Saint Joe! Their fresh…read morepastries & bread are absolutely incredible and I could easily leave with one of everything. They also do a spectacular job with their coffees - offering a variety of options and seasonal drinks. Their space is small with no indoor seating so a line can often be found out the door but the service is very fast and they have a nice outdoor patio in the back if it's good weather!

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Lunds & Byerly's

4.1(18 reviews)

17.6 mi

I love Lunds and Byerly's. I've always really loved their salad bar. But now it seems they're using…read morenearly outdated lettuce. For $12 pound use fresh lettuce not the stuff that's nearly expired. Disappointing. Many brown and wilted leaves.

Fried chicken in the deli is delightful. Crispy, but not heavy. Like my grandmother used to make…read more Fry, finish off in the oven. Loved it!

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Sarah Jane's Bakery

4.2(206 reviews)

69.1 mi•Northeast

My very favorite bakery in the twin cities! I've been to several, but this is the spot I keep…read morecoming back to. Sarah Jane's offers a great selection of donuts, bars, cookies, danishes, among other options. Their donuts are delicious and my favorite thing in the case is their toffee bars. They are unbelievable and so butter, carmely and delicious. The service is friendly and helpful and it's a cute spot to hang out.

The best thing on the menu: crunch donut holes. Love introducing friends and out of town guests to…read morethese donuts since they are so unique and hit the spot every time! Kind staff! Call ahead and ask them to place what you want to the side for pickup if you can't beat the rush on a Saturday AM - you'll still have to wait in line to let them know you have a pickup but at least you're guaranteed your favs! I noticed on a cold winter day, it's slower and no need to call ahead. No space to sit, grab your goodies and get going! The cardamom danish: nothing special but not bad. Wouldn't order again but it was just a random extra we added to our order! Tip: follow them on insta to see their special pastries and fun flavors in rotation- they don't last long!

Sarah Jane's Bakery - Maple Long John (top), Raspberry Bismarck, Cookie Dough Crunch, Triple Berry Danish, Lemon Blueberry Scone, and Chocolate Buttercream Square

Maple Long John (top), Raspberry Bismarck, Cookie Dough Crunch, Triple Berry Danish, Lemon Blueberry Scone, and Chocolate Buttercream Square

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Crunch Donut Holes

Jordie's Trailside Cafe

4.4(41 reviews)

26.3 mi

After a nice bike ride, we stopped in for lunch. We both had the broasted chicken special which was…read moredelicious. It came with mashed potatoes or fries and coleslaw.

We were on our way to taking our girls to Bible camp and just stumbled onto this place. We will…read moredefinitely make it part of our tradition now. The back yard where we saw was glorious with flowers galore. I got a salad but it was massive and the homemade dressing was Devine.

Beautiful, well kept old building and grounds.

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Yummy lunch in rural Minnesota

Mixin' It Up

4.9(15 reviews)

19.8 mi

*CELIAC \ GLUTEN FREE REVIEW such sweet workers with an…read moreinsane variety to choose from. We got the cinnamon roll (MUST get it warmed up, so gooey and yummy), the chocolate + orange cupcake (not for me but bold flavors and just a little crumbly!) and four donuts: the glaze (6/10), zebra (7.5/10), Oreo (4/10 - good consistency just WAY too sweet for me), and the cinnamon sugar (9/10). Last, we had the cinnamon swirl bread - SO GOOD! completely celiac safe facility and their flours are mostly rice based, none of the products I got had oats or oat flours.

Love the quality and kind staff. The environment is inviting and feels like grandmas kitchen.read more

Breads

Cakes, donuts, pies, and cakeballs

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Macarons, bars, cupcakes, muffins

Tip Top Dairy Bar

4.4(36 reviews)

42.0 mi

The food here is simply the best. This place has been around forever, and if you have stopped in…read moreeven once, you'll know why. We visited from out of town and wanted to get a quick treat. And we've stopped in almost every since! I first tried the cherry dip cone served with a side of crunch. Nostalgic bliss. My hubby had a shake and loved it. Creamy and delicious.. We stopped back in for Cyclones last night.. thick and loaded with ingredients. Today was my favorite.. amazing rootbeer float. The large was the perfect size to accomodate the incredible chili cheese coney and onion rings. The Nathan's hot dog was a fabulous choice, and the chili was lovely. Thick, sweet, and just spicy enough. Perfectly seasoned. We can't wait for vacation again next year!

This is a must for young and old locals or Tourists!!!! Best ice cream shop ever. (Soft serve.) but…read morewhatever younger local kids mainly work there. But always so happy to see you weather its weekly or first time ever. But the ice cream deserts are delicious and the food is okay. (I'm more of an ice cream lover myself.) but they are quick and polite about giving you, your order. Sometimes it can be a bit of wait cause how busy and popular they are. But big on there local community. With thank you cards/ letters on the wall. News paper clippings and high school kids with their prom pictures.

Pick up window

Cherry dole whip. Yummy

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Ordering window

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John D.

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14 years ago

Pleasure to get good eats on the road. Go for the soups and pies

Stickie Lu S.

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7 years ago

Awesome food, good prices & great service!!

Jill's Cafe - cafes - Updated August 2026

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