TASTE Bemidji

Whether you want a quick bite to eat or a leisurely sit-down meal, a good cup of coffee or an ice cream dessert, you can satisfy any craving in Bemidji.

Unique and trendy shops offer a wide-ranging selection of goods that will help you find the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person in your life, or maybe just treat yourself to something nice!

Dining

Foodies can find a variety of international cuisine, coffee shops and bistros, a microbrewery, winery, casual meals, fine dining and sweet treats for all ages and appetites. Stop in for a bite to eat at one of the cozy coffee shops located either downtown or uptown. Try new, fresh flavors at one of the cafés, or an all-out family get-together at one of the many local restaurants. With a variety of options to choose from, your dining experience will be one to remember.

If you are having an event and are in need of catering, many of the local establishments offer a full catering menu. Make your wedding, family reunion, or other special occasion shine with a delicious meal catered in.

Shopping

Whether you are looking to browse local boutiques or hit up the local bait, tackle and outdoor shops, we have it all! Browse Bemidji’s vibrant downtown shops for clothing, vintage treasures, bike gear, artwork, accessories, reading material and much more. Shoppers delight in an abundance of unique, handmade, and local gifts, souvenirs, and home furnishings located throughout the city. A number of familiar retail shops are located in the business corridor of Paul Bunyan Drive North, including the Paul Bunyan Mall located within a few minutes of downtown Bemidji. Whichever way you choose to shop, be sure to shop like a local.