Since moving from Nj to PA, been trying to find a good diner. Well - found a great diner!! Compliments to the Chef, Manager, and Staff. Although entertaining a late breakfast/brunch yesterday, Saturday (2/10/26), the wait was very short since the staff was able to clear and clean tables immediately after a customer has concluded their meal and left all content. The scrumptious Shrimp and Grits was an excellent menu item. It was tasty, creamy, and the big portion was well prepared. The crispy Chicken and Waffle also a delight! The manager and server were also very cordial and on top of the refills of their awesome coffee. I will have to return and try their Eggs 'Bennie' Dict and Corned Beef Hash next time. read more

Bennie's 9 Diner - Shrimp and Grits, Chicken and Waffle also - Diners Near Me - Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Bennie's 9 Diner is in the former Freedom Square Diner location. It is a casual restaurant that is family-owned by Ben, his wife, and children. The menu lists breakfast foods (e.g., avocado toast, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, omelets, pancakes, waffles, and eggs Benedict) and lunch foods (e.g., salads, soups, and sandwiches). My husband and I ate brunch here on a busy Saturday morning, so we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The waitress spoke nicely with us, but she forgot to bring my orange juice. Here are my ratings for what we ate: Strawberry Crunch French Toast - 5 stars - French toast was topped with strawberry cream cheese, strawberries, whipped cream, and crunchy sprinkles. It tasted very sweet. Sausage Biscuits and Gravy - 3.5 stars - My husband ate most of this entree. He said that the gravy was "different" than what he was used to, but that he liked it. He described the biscuits as "good." Chopped Cheese Sandwich with Onion Rings - 4 stars - My husband ate this sandwich. He described the sandwich as "fine," and he said that he liked the inside ground beef but that it was messy and fall apart and made the bottom bun soggy. This sandwich also contained American cheese, onions, and lettuce. (No tomatoes at my husband's request.) The total price of these foods plus a Pepsi was $39 plus tax and tip. read more

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The old Freedom Square Diner has re-opened under new management as Bennie's 9 Diner. I came here with a friend for Saturday breakfast / brunch. Lots of different menu choices depending on what you are in the mood for, especially decadent waffles / pancakes for those with the sweet tooth. I got shrimp and grits which (IMO) tastes like the real deal you get down South. Very creamy, with plenty of heat and savory in the dish. My friend got The Classic Breakfast (eggs, meat, and potatoes combo) with a pancake. The pancake was huge, but he said the potatoes were better than the old place. Especially appreciate that this is a family business, with the 9 referring to the parents and their seven children (you'll see this theme painted on the walls inside). Great service too, highly recommend. read more

Bennie's 9 Diner - Shrimp and grits with toasted English muffin - Diners Near Me - Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

I hate rating this diner so low, since I used to frequent here a while ago (when it was branded Freedom Diner) with my dad, and then the food was amazing. When we ate here today, we were disappointed by how bland all of our food was. I ordered a mushroom burger, and there were barely any mushrooms, and my fries came unsalted. The coffee was generic as well. For the price they were charging, the food is not worth it at all. I feel terrible rating such a low review, because the waiters here have always been some of the sweetest and most caring in the area. What I really did not like, which solidified me never returning for a while, is the AI generated art they hang on the wall. Simply put, it just does not look nice, and with the amount of money they charge for the food, they are more than capable to commission a genuine artist. The murals on the wall look hand painted, so they definitely have the capacity to actually support artists rather than feeding a machine our water supply and poisoning the air from the towns that have to produce these inhumane data centers. Its such a shame, because I remember in the past when this franchise was Freedom Diner, they had the painting "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper which me and my dad would admire and discuss the beauty and the contrast of the piece while we ate our meal. Now while we ate at Bennie's 9 Diner, we sat down making fun of the inconsistencies in the Ai generated painting. This is more than just about art, it is the experience you are taking away from guests as well. There is no human soul in anything AI generated, and nothing to admire about it. read more

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Great breakfast!! Cheese grits were EXCELLENT! Husband had a breakfast that came with potatoes, double meat, 4eggs, toast AND French toast. I ate the French toast and it was some of the best I've ever had and my husband raved about the bacon!! Only thing missing was a takeout box lol. Will definitely go back to try the shrimp and grits! Service was great too read more

Bennie's 9 Diner - Cheese grits and part of my husbands HUGE breakfast. - Diners Near Me - Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Attention from server after being seated took quite awhile. Breakfast was nothing better than an Eat n Park or Denny's for that price. The coffee was terribly generic. read more

I stop here every time I'm in the area and I always order the same thing because it's just that good. The steak is incredibly tender and flavorful, cooked perfectly, and paired with the best hollandaise sauce I've ever had--rich, smooth, and not overpowering. It's one of those dishes you keep thinking about long after you leave. You can tell a lot of care goes into every plate. If you're coming here and don't know what to order, get the Steak "Bennie"dict -- it's easily one of the best brunch dishes I've had anywhere. read more

Everything was fantastic! Service was fast and the vibe is great. Highly recommend this great breakfast find.

Great customer service and great food! The owner's always around checking on his customers and the food. I would highly recommend eating here. The omelets are the best around. read more

I was there with a ladies group for lunch and everyone was happy with their meal. Some had breakfast and others had lunch. I had an eggs Benedict with salmon and I ate every bit of it. The home fries were crispy and delicious also. The owner even came by and greeted us. I will be back. read more

My daughter and 19 of her friends visited Bennie's during a regular school day for breakfast. The girls needed fueled up for a cheer competition later that day. They all said the food was great, the service was excellent and are already talking about going back. Nice to see a family owned business welcome a large group of giggly girls with open arms. Well done!! read more

This is the third time we have been here and by far the best!! With new ownership this place has a family feel. The owner came by to check on us multiple times and wait staff all seemed happy. I had the best omelette I think I have ever had. The bacon was crispy and veggies were ultra fresh. Just sooooo good. Cannot recommend it enough!! read more

Was passing through and saw the great reviews so stopped for breakfast on a Monday morning. They had just opened so we were seated right away. We had our food within 5 minutes of ordering - very friendly service. I'm picky about coffee and the coffee was great! Also recommend the breakfast sausage. read more

Great food. And plenty of it. The service was amazing and the wall painting adds a great local atmosphere. We weren't rushed, sat with the owner. Discussed local issues and totally enjoyed our breakfast Highly recommended for any one looking for a great local restaurant read more

we have eaten at Bennie's a number of times and enjoyed it thoroughly every time. great food and service is great! 5 stars!

It was my first visit here. I thought that it was just an average spot. I thought the food was nothing special (breakfast) and like many places, over priced. I had an omelet and hash browns. It came with one piece of toast. Obviously another profit move. The service was fine and it was busy at about 9:00 am. The ambiance was that of a normal local eatery and there was ample parking in the front and back. My total bill with a 20% tip was to $19.22. Denny's or Eat'n Park would be just as good. I wouldn't kill myself to go back unless I was in the area. Try it and see what you think. I laughed at the one piece of bread. So did my buddy. read more

What a treasure! Friendly and attentive service. Food was hot, delicious and plentiful. You will not leave hungry. I had the shrimp and grits. Enough for 2 meals. Good enough for the South! My husband had the Club sandwich. I don't know how he finished it! There was so much meat on this sandwich other places give you half as much. We also ordered the onion rings. Surprisingly they actually bit into the onion instead of pulling it out of the breading. Hot and delicious. On a side note there would be no problem for a walker or wheelchair. The women's restroom was clean and stocked with any amenity you might need compliments of Benny and Helene. read more

Staff was amazing, owner introduced himself and checked on tables regularly. Food was delicious, enjoyed by everyone in our party. Will definitely return. read more

Geno and I have gone to Bennie's 9 multiple times, never disappointed. The food is fresh, hot, & delicious! You must try the homemade Stuffed Pepper soup, it is AMAZING! All the staff is friendly and always making sure our drinks are filled. We love that Ben is always going around introducing himself and asking how his guests are enjoying their meals and experience at his diner! Bennie's 9 will continue to be our favorite family owned establishment to go to when we want a great meal, friendly service, and family environment! read more

The service was top notch. The food portions were huge and very tasty. The options were endless. We'll be back next time we're in town.

Great meal, great value. Huge portions and friendly staff. We made the hour drive to try it out and well worth it!! Absolutely love the decor, great to see this amazing family represented. read more

My wife and I love diners and have been to many over the years. This place is the best we have ever experienced. The menu, food and service are great. You can feel a family atmosphere vibe here that says the staff members love what they are doing, and each other. The owner is friendly and outgoing, and makes a point of saying hello and checking in after the food has arrived. We go for the terrific food and service, but leave feeling good because of the atmosphere. read more

The food is always good and the staff is very friendly. I would highly recommend especially for breakfast.

Service was slow and food so so. The French toast was soggy and corned beef lacked flavor. The wait staff however was pleasant.

The food was good. The service/waitress was very off. She gave me one piece of toast, my bacon was falling of the plate and she touched it. She never checked on us, never brought my water or more coffee. She brought people next to us the wrong food, we were shaking out heads. I could tell the owner was working to keep things in line, so it may have been a one off, we will try again! read more