BEN'S ESPRESSO: A NAME SO PERFECT IT MAKES OTHER NAMES QUESTION THEIR CAREER CHOICES Let me tell you about the sheer BRILLIANCE of naming your coffee establishment "Ben's Espresso." The audacious simplicity! The raw courage to just put a guy's name - not just any name, but BEN - right there in front of "Espresso." While other cafes are out here with names like "The Daily Grind" or "Beans & Dreams," Ben just walked in and said "Yeah, it's my espresso joint. Deal with it." The apostrophe in "Ben's" - PERFECTION. The way it curves like a coffee bean that's achieved enlightenment. That tiny punctuation mark is doing more emotional heavy lifting than a barista during morning rush. It's saying "This is Ben's place" with the confidence of someone who knows exactly what they're doing with horseradish pudding. OH YES, THE HORSERADISH PUDDING. Let's pause our name appreciation to discuss this crime against traditional dessert expectations that somehow works so well it makes me question everything I know about dairy-based foods. It's like if wasabi decided to go to culinary school, dropped out, and then achieved its dreams anyway. The way it simultaneously clears your sinuses and soothes your soul is nothing short of supernatural. But back to that name - BEN'S ESPRESSO. Three syllables of pure naming nirvana. It's like if Shakespeare and a coffee roaster had a baby and that baby grew up to be really good at naming things. The understated confidence! The bold declaration of ownership! The casual dropping of "Espresso" like it's no big deal! Their horseradish pudding arrives like a fever dream you never want to wake up from - creamy, punchy, and somehow making perfect sense despite everything you know about pudding saying it shouldn't. It's the kind of dessert that makes you want to write poetry, but your sinuses are too clear to focus on metaphors. I've started a weekly appreciation circle where we just stand around saying "Ben's Espresso" in different tones of voice while eating spoonfuls of that magnificent root vegetable pudding concoction. Sometimes we cry. Sometimes we laugh. Sometimes our nasal passages achieve transcendence. The name is so perfect that other coffee shops have been seen adding unnecessary words to their names out of sheer intimidation. But you can't compete with perfection. You can't compete with BEN'S ESPRESSO. You especially can't compete with a place confident enough to serve a pudding that feels like a gentle face punch from a velvet ghost. Five stars for the name - its minimalist perfection brings tears to my eyes. INFINITE stars for whoever looked at horseradish and thought "You know what this needs? To be pudding." I've started a support group for people overwhelmed by both the simplicity of the name and the complexity of their signature dessert. We meet weekly, our sinuses clearer than our thoughts. P.S. I heard someone suggest they should add more words to their name, and Ben himself just silently slid them a bowl of horseradish pudding. No words needed. Pure power move. P.P.S. The horseradish pudding doesn't just sit in a bowl - it LOUNGES in it, like it knows something about the universe that we're all still trying to figure out. Note: This review was written while experiencing what I can only describe as a religious experience involving both the perfect simplicity of the name "Ben's Espresso" and the paradoxical existence of horseradish pudding. My sinuses have never been clearer, and my appreciation for apostrophes has never been stronger. read more

I go there with my friends almost every week. Usually I have a good experience but recently I've had the same barista multiple times and every single time she is always very short with us and seems like we are inconveniencing her. Every-time we come we see her talking happily with others then when it gets to us she's silent and barely interacts with us. We witnessed her snap at an elder customer over not having ice. As someone who works in the coffee industry this would never be aloud at my establishment. read more

absolutely rude about my order rolled her eyes because I asked for extra shots off coffee! seriously disappointing service

I just went to Ben's Espresso for the first time and ordered a caramel blended coffee and it is, honestly, one of the best I have ever had and the barista there was so friendly. I love this place! read more

Great little coffee shop! I pop in here when my daughter is getting her braces worked on across the parking lot. Both times the coffee has been good. I've encountered two different baristas both visits. The first girl was ok. Nothing special. Didn't really talk to me much, which is fine. The second time the girl was very nice and explained some of the special drinks to me, plus said she hoped to see me again when I left. I wish I caught her name cause she was excellent & made me feel like I was important to them. I do like how the have fun new drink specials each month. read more

I absolutely love this place. I actually looked up coffee stands In the area and this place came up. It is NOT a coffee stand (no drive-thru) however there's reserved parking spots right up front. They have lots of snacks as well as syrup flavors. The woman in front of me had a 5 order drink and when the barista saw me walk up she made their drinks quick and accurately, and had no problem with a big order. I've had problems in the past with big orders and even had a coffee stand change their sign to say "call ahead for big orders" after they yelled at me and 4 friends and almost refused service for just simply ordering drinks. Anyway, When it was my turn, the barista was so friendly and seemed excited to be there even though today is Easter. When I asked her about her plans she said she's just gonna do stuff after she's off, and said she doesn't mind working holidays. Normally I'm a holiday, most people are bummed to be at work so I'm really happy that she gave such outstanding service and a great attitude ! When she was making my drink, a woman walked up and the barista addressed her by name and remembered her drink ! When you see so many customers every day, being able to remember one persons name and order can be challenging ! Thank you for the wonderful coffee !! I had the big foot Java in the area and it was awful. Glad I stopped here read more

Ben's Espresso - Iced whites chocolate mocha with caramel drizzle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bonney Lake, Washington

Bens Espresso is a very tiny coffee shop that (I think) is attached to a grocery store of some sort... First thing I noticed was the awesome prices they offer, and that everyday they have a different deal running. The day I went, it happened to be free italian sodas for kids, but they also had like 50% off coffee days, 50% monthly special days, etc. I love when little coffee shops do stuff like that - that's how you create regulars! I'd totally be one if I lived in the area. I tried one of their October specials - the Witches Brew. It was a white chocolate/butterscotch mocha. It turned out pretty amazing, but I was kind of bummed because I couldn't taste the butterscotch that much. For a 20 oz, I only paid $4! Dealz. The barista was really nice as well, so customer service is something they're well-oriented with too! read more

Whether you're a new coffee addict, or have been drinking the same 20oz sugar free white chocolate blended(even in the winter, yes!) with non-fat and hold the whip...this coffee stand has everything you would come to expect and more. Their customer service has been nothing less than stellar in all the years i have been a patron. Their drinks are consistent, unlike some places where your order could taste differently from day to day. Don't be limited by the suggested original but crafty drink selection listed, they really can make you ANY beverage your heart desires.Remember people the menu is only a suggestion... and not unlike the craft store that Ben's is named after, their staff is just as crafty and will make it a mission to make you something to really get those taste bugs jiving. Apart from the coffee, the staff is considerate and welcoming....they take the time to care for their customers. This business is a reminder to connect with your community and engage with those in front of you,something drive-in stands seem to lack these days. i wouldn't get a coffee from anywhere else in town. Thank you Ben's Espresso and staff for servicing the community one coffee and smile at a time! read more

I've been going here for years. My favorite coffee stand in Bonneylake! Jamie and her team make some great coffee :)

If you're looking for the BEST coffee in Bonney Lake and all the surrounding areas look no further! Bens Espresso uses all top shelf products and is consist in every drink they make! They are also SUPER fast and roll through a line of customers quickly if you're in a rush. read more

Fast friendly service. I like that they have sizes starting at 12 ounces. Just allow yourself time to go in as this is not a drive-through.

Great, cheap espresso. Friendly service. Local shop. Not much more you can ask for. There's fancy drinks, too, but I just got 2 shots over ice and it was like $1.25 or something. read more

This place can go between 2 and 4 stars depending on who is the barista the day you go. I normally get a creme de menthe latte with omg amounts of syrup. Sometimes it comes out almost perfect, and others my coffee is burnt and they don't put in nearly as much flavoring as I ask them. Service is okay, yet again depending on the day. However I will say their italian sodas are the bomb. So I avoid the coffee and get those because they are a.) cheaper b.) no one can f*ck it up and c.) they have every flavor under the friggin sun. read more

Great coffee, best service! Jamie is really fun to kibitz with. My favorite espresso place.

Went to Ben Franklin to get some art supplies and the smell of fresh espresso and the posted specials drew me in. I was surprised that for a walk up espresso it was nice inside. The Barista gets 5 stars for friendliness, pleasantness and overall good natured service. I had a friend with me that was giving her a hard time and she didn't even bat an eye just returned his banter with ease all the while continuing to prepare our drinks (without burning them) and provide greetings to the incoming customers. She knew her menu and specials without even looking at the board and was able to give recommendations both on her favorites and what people generally like. The espresso itself was good not burnt and not over sweetened. I will more than likely stop there again when in the area. read more

The espresso is smooth and robust. I am a iced non fat (no flavor) drinker. Consistently good lattes. Perfect amount of ice, milk (from a local dairy!!) and wonderful coffee. And the baristas are so darn sweet!! read more

I used to go to Starbucks on a regular basis but then I started going here after trying a few drinks when I would pick up my boyfriends red bull drinks. The baristas know him because he always does coffee runs for his work (vapor st8) I love how friendly they all are and they were really helpful with suggesting drinks to try. Their smoothies are to die for! Especially the strawberry banana, and I love the Snickerdoodle blended. They also have an awesome selection of treats! read more

The girls are great here always have a smile and call you by your name makes you feel like family just not another customer

Its only 5 star cause they have a girl named skylar that works there and she is the sweetest girl and she makes the BEST COFFEE.. to be honest mostly all the other baristas are RUDE.. i wont even go if one of the girls are working... read more

I stopped there for coffee and it wasn't that busy, so I was very offended when the blond woman working there was super rude and indignant with me. The coffee is nothing special and they don't offer much in the way of variety but it was close by so I checked it out. It was awkward getting my coffee and she even started helping other people before she was finished with me. Her card reader was broken & couldn't use the #3 button so she shoved it in my direction & said "just hit the credit button" while she was taking other orders. FYI there was no button marked "credit" so I was understandably confused. Then she got very frustrated when I took out my card early and grabbed the reader away from me. Once she was done she threw my card on the counter and then handed me the reader. I didn't know what I was supposed to do so I just looked at her & said "what do you want me to do?". Then she realized my transaction was done & she just laughed & said "oh you're fine" and turned to other people in line. It was rude and I will never set foot in that dump again. It's clear she didn't want my business anyway. read more

My favorite coffee shop in Bonney Lake. They have great specials and are always very friendly. Love their white coffee drinks, have a great caffeine kick! Their punch cards earn a free drink quickly, buy 7 and get the 8th one free - a great deal. read more

My favorite place in Bonney Lake to get coffee. I converted to Bens from Starbucks, and I have never regretted it. The service is great, the baristas are SO friendly and welcoming, and the coffee is AMAZING! read more

GREAT service and the barista that works on Wed. Sat and Sunday is the sweetest every. Always makes my soy mocha 1/2 pump just right!

Best and most consistent espresso joint I've been to in Washington. Drinks are always good, and the service is excellent. Once you come here, you'll realize how crappy the coffee is at the other places and you won't want to go anywhere else. read more

Used to be the best coffee stand in town-- even with the bitter starbucks around the corner. Now days they've fallen completely flat. They haven't got my coffee right in at least 6 months. I have called and politely complained, given gentle reminders to add all of my shots while ordering, I've even complained to the owner all to no avail. The kids they have working the stand don't know left from right, or the difference between one shot or my usual four for that matter. I've come across several other 'used to be' regulars who shared the same complaint. I've taken my business elsewhere. read more

Bens is great! Depending on Who your barista is! It can either be Burn't or completely wrong! Trust me, I get that it's not perfect every day! We all have bad days! We as customers do not need to be offended by the fact we ask for it to be fixed! read more

Hands down the greatest coffee stand in the universe. The baristas are lovely, kind and intelligent and the coffee is a slice of heaven. No matter how long it's been since I've visited they always remember my drink and I leave feeling like a regular, nay a friend. read more