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Benson's Cafe

4.5 (59 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Traditional Benedict and amazing home fries!
Kim L.

We had been looking for a place for lunch - not familiar with the area and doing some searching. Decided to try this place, and I was nervous just because we arrived a half an hour before they closed! The wait staff couldn't have been friendlier, (more people arrived after we did!) and the coffee was fabulous. I ordered the traditional Benedict, and it was done perfectly - crunchy English muffin, not too much hollandaise. Wayne goes for less traditional - I think it was a Benedict on hash! All very, very good and reasonably priced!

Chelsea I.

A great, small town diner! The place is small, only a handful of tables, but it packs a punch in the food department. They serve breakfast all day, which I'm always a big fan of, so we of course tried some breakfast dishes. The eggs Benedict was so creamy and delicious. I tried an egg sandwich and the oatmeal with fruit. The oatmeal was well prepared and came with fresh cut fruit and delicious, thick honey on top. My egg sandwich was....amazing. The english muffin was homemade and is really what made the sandwich standout from any other I've had. It came with some potatoes which were crispy and tossed with an herb blend. Yum! Our server was friendly and attentive. Prices are very fair. I'm a fan and will definitely be back when I'm in the area!

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It was the first time I went there food was excellent!!! Service was pleasant atmosphere awesome

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Food was very good. Nice clean diner with great service too. Would definitely go back.

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Lovely spot, friendly & like mom's kitchen - food was hot, great and filled me up like the town pump -- will be back! Omelettes are perfect.

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my boyfriend and i really enjoyed this place a couple of days ago! our waitress was very kind and the food was so good!

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very very good, had the Irish Benedict and enjoyed every bite. would strongly recommend.

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The parking lot was filled. The food was solid and plentiful. The spot was busy and the servers kept up. I would definitely come back.

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Adorable little breakfast spot. Delicious food and kind servers! I'd definitely go back!

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Awesome breakfast. Eggs on corn beef hash. Generous portions. Friendly service. Nice outdoor seating. Very casual and comfortable.

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Fantastic food and friendly staff! Looking forward to going back. Reasonably priced. Happy to have a found a new breakfast spot

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