I got the Cobb salad. Best salad I have had since I moved here. We have tried a lot of places in the Springs for salads and this was the best. I will be back. I kept wanting to try this place, but kept forgetting about it as it is in the Y, so I do not go there so I would forget. They put out a coupon, so that was a good incentive to remember. Best salad in Monument!!!!!!!!!! read more

Bennie's is a cute small café with a menu packed with tons of flavors. You order at the counter and they staff brings out your order. Fast and efficient. The price is very decent especially for the amount of food you get. The Breakfast burrito can probably feed two people. Their hollandaise sauce is absolutely amazing I couldn't get enough. Their ingredients ratio was just right. And the fresh fruits were a nice touch for such a savory breakfast. Will definitely come again! read more

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Great menu with great food, reasonably priced, in a rather odd location--off the lobby of the YMCA! As you'd expect from the restaurants name, they had a large and creative selection of eggs, Benedict options. I had the avocado toast, eggs Benedict. It was delicious. The only negative was the toast was super duper thick bread that wasn't very toasted at all, just about 1.5" of soft bread. I would've really preferred a crispy piece of toast as the base layer of the dish. But the eggs were done perfectly, and the hollandaise sauce was delicious. Service was extremely friendly and nice. The ambience was clean and it seemed like a lot of locals hung out there. There were several people reading the newspaper as they ate. read more

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Food is good, but I waited 34 minutes from ordering to receiving a single breakfast burrito.

Wow is an understatement! We're in town for a wedding and looking for a local lunch stop. So glad we stopped here. The food and coffee is so delicious! The employees are super nice with a friendly smile. Top it off with the largest "side" of very fresh fruit. You really get a great value for your buck! read more

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Hidden .... Find it ... real talk . Fresh food looks upscale but average prices . Most dishes are big enough to share . Think "brunch vibe "! Personal size quiche is a hearty helping and comes with very fresh assortment of fruit . Wife said eggs Benedict was cooked perfectly with excellent hollandaise sauce . Excellent drip coffee but they also do fancy espresso drinks that neighbor tables were raving about. read more

Went to breakfast here with my husband for a fun, quick unexpected breakfast date. It was quite delicious and extremely satisfying. It is definitely a Quick environment feeling and not a diner. Sit and hang area but still quite enjoyable. Service was extremely quick as well customer service oriented. read more

A hidden gem, tucked away inside the YMCA. Open until 2, good for breakfast and lunch. Today I had the pastrami "Benny". Eggs Benedict over pastrami and rye. Perfectly cooked, delicious, and served with hash browns. Attentive service. Worth the trip read more

Don't let the location keep you away from this place! The foods and food are top notch! Yes there's an urgent care and ymca in the same building but it's worth stopping. People watching and amazing food...what more can you ask for? read more

This restaurant is hidden in a hospital and next to a YMCA, but don't let that steer you away. When you walk in the place is packed with people and it was hard for us to even find a seat! We ended up sitting at the counter which was great. Ambiance is like any breakfast place but teeny tiny. My food took substantially longer than my friends & we ordered at the same time so that's why this place gets a 4 versus a 5. He had the breakfast burrito which he loved, and I had the green chile Benny- which they are known for. WOW! The eggs were cooked perfectly, home made biscuit was amazing. And the cheddar hashbrowns it came with were delicious. No notes. They also have like 20 flavors of coffee but the cool part is they have a great assortment of sugar free flavors too! I recommend the iced sugar free white chocolate latte! read more

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I go to Bennies regularly. Today I was a bit disappointed. I had the BLT croissant. It just wasn't as good as usual. Too much mayo...too little avocado and bacon. Also, the plate looked sloppy when it was served...a bunch of potato chips thrown on the plate and no slice of orange or anything else. Hoping it was just an off day. read more

Truly a wonderful breakfast. Perfect pouched eggs. Gorgeous fresh fruit. Support this awesome business

I came to leave a review regarding our experience at Bennies! Bennies should have nothing except all 5 Stars. I must admit I was taken back and quite surprised at the 3-4 Star reviews for this place. *Because the bread was 'to thick'. *Someone had to actually "wait" a bit extra while their food was being freshly cooked. (You can clearly see the entire staff working tirelessly). To be honest, I couldn't read any further. I was however, very happy and agreed 100% with every 5 Star Review! Danny, Greta and their entire staff work non stop. They care deeply about their customers experience. They are a small staff, and you can't miss their family oriented atmosphere. All of Bennies food is original, delicious and upscale. Regardless of other's reviews, they have the BEST bread! I wish they would sell it by the loaf. 5 PLUS STARS, every single time. Can not wait until my next meal at Bennies! Thank you for having such a cozy, amazing and welcoming place and for all your hard work. read more

Bennie's at the YMCA serves some of the highest-quality food in town -- seriously impressive for a café inside a gym. Fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked dishes, bold flavors, and generous portions every time. Whether I'm grabbing breakfast before a workout or lunch after, it always hits the spot and actually feels like real food, not typical "gym cafeteria" fare. Easily one of the best spots in the area. Benny's is a hidden gem!" read more

Do not be confused or put off by Bennies location! We were a little concerned we had accidentally come to a hospital cafeteria when we arrived? But on entering the lobby a lovely MODERN CAFE was revealed ! The espresso machine was in full swing cranking out special "house mixes " of exciting coffee creations!' Dad loved his Extreme Caramel but was also slightly jealous of my "chocolate covered cherry " latte . Dads breakfast BLT came with a literal "fruit mandala" almost too pretty to eat ? But too delicious to resist ! And my asparagus/tomato quiche was a slice of delight .... Actually a whole personal pie ! The only complaint I could conjure? The staff was SO UPBEAT & ENTHUSIASTIC about every menu choice .... they were no help in choosing among so many wonderful menu items? Including 3 flavors of NEwOrleans style BEIGNETS !I Would definitely recommend finding this out of the way cafe . read more

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Bennies weekday mid morning was delightful! The vibe of the staff was helpful and happy, their little corner of the YMCA entrance was clean and tidy. I loved my ham and scallion quiche, flavor and crust were perfect. We sat there for quite a while, great place to visit, easy to hear. Bennies is a great place to connect w friends. I'll return. read more

I go to the YMCA for exercising, but now I have another reason to go ... BENNIES! Extremely good food with over the top service. A true culinary experience. read more

Tried Bennies with friends recently. Interesting that it's inside of a Y. Food, portion, and pricing was great. I have to dock 2 full stars because they really need to leave the door open to let out all of the smoke from the grill. I left with a sore throat. Will probably stop in again and see if they read this review and took the advice to allow ventilation for their customers. read more

If you are in the area, eat here! Catered a breakfast for 20. French toast, pastries, quiche, and more all were excellent! So good we stopped by on our way out of town the next day. Don't miss it! read more

This is an out of the way place in the building with the YMCA. The food is excellent. I had breakfast here and it was solid food from too top to bottom. I would return. read more

Calling all foodies...Monument people do you have any idea what a little gem you have right under your noses in the YMCA building??? An amazing cafe fit for the biggest foodies. It has it all, great music playing, great service but best of all unique breakfast and lunch items to die for. The food feels upscale made with care and absolutely delicious. Grab yourself a latte and be spoiled by a little known place you have to try to believe read more

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Discovered Bennies while searching for new places to have breakfast/lunch. The restaraunt itself is comfy, but fairly small, with somewhat limited seating. We arrived around 10:30 AM to avoid the crowd (smart!), which began arriving around 11:00. We easily found a table, but when we left around 11:25, it was PACKED! The restarunt is located in the same building that houses the Tri-Lakes Family YMCA, which likely accounts for its smaller size and large crowds around lunch time (that and the excellent food!). The service was outstanding. I ordered at the counter and the food came very quickly. I was amazed at how big their menu is! And every dish I saw them serve was gorgeous! Even though the Eggs Benedicts (hence, Bennies) seems to be their signature dish (the ones I saw on tables looked amazing), I ordered The Scrambled, with spinach/green chilies/Gruyere cheese (yay-nobody has Gruyere!). The eggs were perfectly prepared. I also loved the house-made bread and the cheddar potatoes, as well as the highly edible and tasty fruit garnish. It took everythink in me not to order one of their beignet trios or a muffin! The quiche looked amazing too. Next time! AND there WILL be a NEXT TIME! I confess, for the price, I thought the portions were a little smallish, but at least I didn't leave feeling stuffed. They were definitely not Black Bear Diner portions. Rather, they were healthy portions and I was completely sated when I left! I also know that this (smaller portions/bigger price tags) is becoming the norm in the current economy, so not meant as a criticism, just an FYI. Check it out...you will not be disappointed! read more

Interesting location:) next to an urgent care and a YMCA. In the same building! It's counter service so you get up and order. Nicest people! I really felt welcomed. Food was great. Prices are reasonable. I would definitely go again. read more

So impressed by this unexpectedly delightful spot. Nestled to the left of the front desk inside the YMCA, I was surprised how removed it seemed from the hubbub of summer activities. The employees were extremely welcoming and helpful. I had looked at the online menu before arriving and had my heart set on crepes, only to discover they were sold out. The menu had numerous delicious sounding options and our server made several suggestions. I decided on "standard" eggs Benedict, only they were extremely good, with one of the best Hollandaise sauces I've ever eaten. I also had a smoothie that was perfectly blended and not too sweet. My friend ordered the Hawaiian flatbread pizza which also was yummy and had a tapenade base instead of a traditional tomato sauce. The only downsides were the lack of utensils and the consistently empty water dispenser. I would definitely recommend Bennies to others looking for a great cafe! read more

This is the most underrated restaurant in all of the Colorado Springs/Monument area. They serve breakfast and lunch (and have a full coffee bar) and are located in the lobby of the Monument YMCA. Don't let the location fool you as their space is bright, open, inviting and comfortable. I can vouch for the roasted chili Benedict (so flavorful and always cooked perfectly), the BLT (generous portion with thick bacon and served on the most wonderfully thick yet light bread that is made in house), the breakfast burrito (flavorful and hearty), and the turkey salami sandwich (also on their amazing bread with perfect proportions of meat and other delicious goodies). Also love their made in house pickles. Really, I can't imagine anything from this gem being less than delicious. The food is fresh, thoughtfully paired, and always filling. Whoever picks their fruit is a genius as it's always ripe and sweet. The staff is professional, hard working and friendly- from their management (Danny) to Jill of all Trades (Greta) to their baristas and runners (Tate and all the others)! Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant so I can say, "I told you so!" read more

Bennies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monument, Colorado

Beautiful, healthy, delicious food in a friendly atmosphere I love the coffee and food here. The staff is so friendly and helpful. It is the perfect spot for breakfast, coffee, lunch,or a post-workout smoothie. I'm so grateful that this spot in the Y is not empty anymore. It is now a lovely area for our local community to socialize. I'm also excited about their new weekend hours! read more

A new favorite breakfast spot super close to home! Located just inside the doors of the YMCA building, this little Cafe is staffed with the friendliest, efficient ladies! Greeted by the cook as soon as we walked in, staff also checked in with us to be sure all was well. And it was!! We arrived around 8 a.m. I had my fav scramble combo with bacon, asparagus, and Gruyère. My husband enjoyed the Toasted Chili Bennie on a bisquit whose poached eggs were deliciously perfect! My scramble came with toasted, homemade, well-buttered bread served with delectable chunky cherry jam. Both of us also had a square of "smashed" potato casserole creamy with melty cheese. Beautifully colorful fresh fruit adorned our plates and added the perfect finishing bites. They also serve lunch and coffee and other drinks Oh, yes! We will be back for sure! read more

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Perfectly prepared "jammy" eggs with fresh-made hollandaise over greens. Well prepared breakfast with friendly counter service. I will come back with the goal of sampling the whole menu over time. Highly recommended. read more

We are in love! When we first looked at this place, the location confused us a bit as we were in from out of town. That is the ONLY thing that was confusing. The service was amazing. Each staff member spoke to us and they were all super kind. The food was AMAZING. My youngest got the yogurt and it was delicious. My second daughter got the breakfast burrito and it was gone before I could ask for a bit. My man got the breakfast and it was all so very good.. those hash browns and that bread.... For real! I got the Ham, cheese, and asparagus crepe which was sooo good! We shared the Fruit crepe for desert and it went quick. Don't miss this spot! read more

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Enjoyed my "the Breakfast" for $7.95, Two eggs, applewood bacon, cheddar potatoes and toasted home made bread. VERY GOOD. Also enjoyed a Croissant and preserves - warm and very flaky. Friendly service in this small location located in the YMCA building. Lots of other items too. read more

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Very good quality breakfast for a very reasonable price I had the special smothered burrito and it was very filling, made fresh, and tasted great. It came with a side of fresh fruit. The coffee is reasonably strong and several topping options available (milk, oat milk, sugar, etc..). This is inside of the ymca so in the mornings when you are finishing up your workout it is very mouthwatering as they fill the whole place with the smell of freshly made bacon. Will absolutely come here again. read more

It is a quaint little coffee shop but filled with many options to eat and drink and a great assortment of baked goods. The service was outstanding and fast. I will definitely be coming back. read more

This place is a gem! A bit tricky to find, tucked into the YMCA building, but worth it. The food is delicious and healthy. I had the avocado toast (on yummy home made bread! and it was great. The fresh fruit that came with was particularly good, and the serving was generous! All of the staff was friendly and very, very nice. Highly recommend!! read more

Bennies - Avocado toast with scrambled eggs and fruit. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monument, Colorado

Bennies is a great little gem tucked right beside the YMCA. The food was great! The service was excellent and the staff were super friendly! We will definitely be coming back!! read more

Outstanding food & Service! Was pleasantly surprised a small restaurant in the same building as the YMCA could produce such great food

Super nice staff and good food. My wife and I brought our dog and sat outside. Had coffee and shared a plate. The server found out our dog was coincidentally named Benny so she offered us a free dessert. Thought that was funny but a nice touch of great customer service. Highly recommend for a nice brunch/breakfast place after your workout at the Y. read more

Food was delicious and service was awesome. Thank you for the welcome at Colorado Springs.

Delicious!!!!! Obviously these folks cook with LOVE. I have stopped in for a coffee & quiche, after leaving a Dr's appt, several times already and should have left a review long before now. But after a delicious lunch and out of this world crepe dessert, I cant be remiss any longer. I wish I knew their secret to always having perfectly ripe and flavorful fruit! Even the cantaloupe was tasty. This is more than just a little coffee stop at your local Y. This gem needs to be kept around. So please, support this local spot! (Im headed back to Bennies for lunch tomorrow!!!) read more

Wow! This is the best kept breakfast (hello smothered burrito) secret in the area. The service is always great. Being nestled inside the entrance to the YMCA and near some medical offices, I don't think it's as well known in the area as it could be. I wish they had another location slightly more south and were open a bit later/on weekends as mentioned in other reviews, but I always look forward to coming when I have the chance. read more

Wow! Who would of thought an amazing breakfast place would be tucked in the same building as a YMCA! Super delicious food and warm and inviting staff. We had the Black Forest ham and Gruyère quiche which was divine and an egg scramble. Homemade bread and the most beautiful fruit plate was such a pleasant surprise. I've never had nectarines and kiwi included before. Highly recommend this hidden gem!! read more

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