Raphael's Bakery Cafe - Bemidji

I'm visiting from out of town, and a local gentleman recommended Raphaels to me. I decided to give it a try, and I was not disappointed! I had a fantastic lunch at a great price. Thank you!

This restaurant is fantastic for breakfast or lunch. The service is friendly, and the decor is playful, especially if you’re a cookie lover! The portions for the specials are generous, and the homemade soups are delicious. Plus, there's a wonderful art gallery just around the corner to explore afterward.

I love Raphaels! I had the hot ham with Cheddar cheese on potato bread with a cup of wild rice soup. No picture of the soup, I ate it before I decided I would do a review! But I have my soup, sandwich, chips, grapes, cookies, bread basket, AND 2 jelly donuts for under $15.00!!! Everything was delicious (and fill). The staff was nice. The place was clean, but with this little town café Vibe. If I really wanted to be Picky, I could say I wish the wild rice soup had carrots in it. But... I still enjoyed my meal very much and I will eat there again.

Awesome donuts, fresh every day! Very friendly and helpful staff! The building had a very small town cafe' atmosphere, very clean and tidy staff and building. The food I had was at breakfast time, and one of the staff walked arouind with a heaping plate of fresh-still warm- donuts, a welcome treat! I usually don't go for the plain donuts, as I love the raised donuts they have in the case, but the plain ones were great too! To the person that reviewed the bag of plain donuts, I know that they don't use the same oil for donuts and other food, and if you're going to rate a business with the cheapest/plain option at a restaurant, you're not going to get a helpful review. Try one of the at least 20 other premium flavors (Bavarian cream, long johns-some bacon topped, jelly filled, fried cinnamon rolls, fritters, etc)of donuts before putting down a private family owned small business! Everyone is struggling in these times, and this business is doing awesome!

Delicious home-cooked style food. The dishes are served quickly and piping hot. The baked goods are fresh and are among the best you can find in the area.