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    Benson Bakery & Coffee Shop

    4.8 (12 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Reuben sandwich with homemade macaroni salad, like mom makes it!
    Laura K.

    Had an hour to kill in Benson and was so glad I chose this low key, small town bakery to dine in. The atmosphere is very casual but it's obvious that the locals approve, as it was pretty busy. The cashier recommended the Reuben, which was one of the best I've ever had. It was crispy on the outside but the Hesse was melted perfectly on the inside. It came with a homemade macaroni salad like you would have gotten at a church potluck, which was also great. I also need to mention, since it is primarily a bakery that just happens to have a small food selection, that I had a chocolate glazed cake donut for desert, which was perfect. Benson is lucky to have a bakery/restaurant like this!

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    Erin G.

    I'm a sucker for a bakery, especially a hometown bakery like this. They had tons of items to choose from- donuts, cakes, cookies, bars, etc. They also had a food menu. Looks like this place has been the same for about 100 years. Very charming. I got 3 bars- a cream cheese brownie, a nut goodie bar, and some kind of caramal chocolate thing. They were only 80 cents each and they were really good! The caramel one was my favorite, and my kiddo liked the brownie. If I am ever in Benson again, I'd come back for sure.

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    5 months ago

    Very friendly people and accommodating for special requests. Wish they have had chai tea latte.

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    2 years ago

    Great donuts and coffee. Went by at around 6am and they were ready to go. Place had a couple full tables also.

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    3 years ago

    the BEST bakery i have ever been to. the service is always awesome. the ambiance is so nostalgic and delightful.

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    11 years ago

    Peanut Squares...Amazeballs! A family owned bakery for many years, this stop is a must!

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    Lu Lu Beans

    Lu Lu Beans

    4.5(61 reviews)
    30.5 mi
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    What's not to like? Lu Lu Beans coffee shop in Willmar is one of the cutest coffee shops I've ever…read more"bean" to. Ha, ha. The small sign outside says "Welcome home friends" which hints at the overall atmosphere you'll experience at this popular Willmar coffee shop. Old guys with bald heads and white chin beards gather around a small table on the patio to sip coffee, discuss their golf game and gripe about the rising cost of home owners' insurance. Nearby, a couple of moms in yoga pants catch up before launching into their busy day. Inside, a 20-something works remotely at a table not much bigger than her laptop. And there's me. A not-so-young-anymore dad from the cities with nothing better to do than hunt for a good espresso and write wordy Yelp reviews. I ordered a daily brew, my usual, which was fine. TBH not any better than coffee out of my Keurig. They had an espresso category on their chalkboard menu but I didn't see that a simple cup of espresso was an option. I could be wro Nevertheless, it's the vibe of the place that makes Lu Lu's so special. Set in an old house? Gas station? Country store? I don't know, but I love the friendly, homey feel. The different rooms have your usual tables and chairs, but also comfy oversized chairs, couches and love seats. Want to work remotely? No problem- tables and chairs of all sizes. Want to hang out and chat with your bestie or curl up with your favorite book (or electronic device)? Check! Looking for a cozy patio surrounded by potted plants? Got you covered. (Literally, the patio is covered by a lattice pergola covered in vines that crest a nice shade on a sunny day). I also love that the walls are covered in employees' artwork. Some of it is even for sale. The decor is well curated country chic with lots of live plants, cute antiques and I feel like there's got to be a cat quietly snoozing the day away somewhere around here. (Probably not really, but it wouldn't surprise me to feel something furry brush up against my leg). Lu Lu Beans coffee shop is as if your oddly hip grandma was a tattooed, big city barista who decided to start a new life in Willmar after working for Martha Stewart. It's a good thing.

    I was looking for a nice latte for my morning fix. Lu Lu beans was close to our hotel and I headed…read morethere. Such a cute place. It's a former home turned into a coffee shop. Intimate rooms allow you to enjoy your coffee or do some work. Many were sitting out on the patio enjoying lively conversation. Staff was very friendly. My latte was nice and hot and flavorful. I bought some beans and found they source their coffee from Uproasters in the Twin Cities area. Great stop.

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