Great food with a reasonable price tag. The staffs are so friendly - it felt like a very tight community. My highlight was the soup with chunky beef. It was so hearty I'm gutted that I didn't get a bowl of it. I'm still thinking about it two days after I had it. read more

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Mixed experiences here. If I had to rate this business based on my first experience, I would rate it much higher. However, I've been back twice and the service and seating was horrible. The ambiance depends on where you sit. If you're seating to the left of the register when you walk in, you'll be seated in or near the bar. You'll also likely be forgotten about. My advice: refuse to sit there. Long wait to be seated? They aren't the only place in town. The food is pretty good, but nothing I crave enough to put up with lousy service and a couldn't-care-less attitude. read more

The Horseshoe - Loaded biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

Local restaurant that is known for having great sandwiches. I ordered a grilled cheese (don't judge me) I really liked it. My mom and aunt both ordered the same sandwich. I love that they have drinks from Sioux City it's one of my favorite sodas. It is an older spot and does have seating for about 50 plus. It's definitely a staple in Benson and I can see why, the staff is so friendly and really hospitable. read more

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Ohh-Holy small town Hallmark goodness! This gem is worth getting off the freeway for! The vibe was totally a "hub of a town, in the Midwest" cafe. Service was small town hospitality welcoming. Get the jalapeño poppers FOR SURE! By far the standout in our group. I ordered the club and had them add pickles. French fries were so so good! Don't leave without getting some chili! No, I don't care how warm it is. Order the chili as a side, as a main, on fries. I don't care, just order it! The price point of the kids meals was a little high, just something to note. And the crust of any pie (we sampled 3) was delicious! But our favorite was the banana cream. 100% worth a stop! read more

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Servers were very nice and quick! Country atmosphere and good music! Food was great as well!

Great food and service. Very clean restaurant in my new town. Prices are very reasonable as well. I had a half order of the b&g special, only able to eat half. You can share a half order easily. My husband got the chile rellano specialty. He said it was good. Got the baby a bacon and eggs with fruit deal for $10, can't beat that. It was all very nicely presented. Happy to find a nice local place to eat. read more

Benson is the gateway to Tombstone and Bisbee. We came to town after a day at the Kartchner Caves. We decided on this restaurant on Route 80, since it's been around for almost 90 years. It must be good right!? And it is. Great lunch menu. We were super happy. Quality food and great servers. Our server Ruby was 5*. read more

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I found this place driving by, and the service is fast the menu is short, but something for breakfast is easy to spot on the menu. They keep it very cold in the restaurant I must say. If you go early in the morning take a jacket or sweater because you will need it. The restaurant is small, and plenty of parking oh and closed a couple days during the week I believe mon & tue?. read more

Yummy food. Super nice people here to take care of you. I would certainly come back to try more of the food options!

The ham steak and eggs raised my opinion of this place considerable. It's a good place to stop on a road trip for real food instead of gas station trash snacks. read more

The Horseshoe - Starting the day off right. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

My friend was hungry so we stopped here on our way back to Sierra Vista. I had never been here because I thought it was only a breakfast and lunch spot. I was surprised to see it open at 5:30pm on a Sunday. The place was busy as the Super Bowl was on all the TVs. The Eagles were clobbering the KC Chiefs 7-0. The loud tvs made it very loud. The noise was the only nwgative thing. Our server, Maggie, explained to us that the restaurant has a new owner (for about two years now) and he expanded the hours through dinner. This was a nice move as there isnt much else open in town on a Sunday night. I had a Honey Mustard chicken sandwich with fries and my friend had the Philly Steak and cheese. We both loved our sandwiches. The sauce with the spinach was perfect. The brioche bun the right style bread. We only had water as we had had beer earlier in Tucson. I will be back! When we left the Eagles were ahead 24-0. read more

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Solid food and friendly service! I've been there a couple times and breakfast is great... Chicken fried steak with gravy is delicious as is their biscuits and gravy with a poached egg . Fresh coffee. Very reasonable prices. read more

I have eaten at the finest restaurants all around the world, and I did not expect to have the best soup of my life in Benson Arizona. read more

The Horseshoe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

DH and I were hitting the road and heading home and thought to stop in to fuel up on some food before a long drive. We were asked to wait and may have been forgotten but for a large party that came in after us. I had a chopped steak and eggs and DH had the housemade corned beef hash. The coffee was strong enough to grow hair on a baby's chest so it would certainly get you through any morning challenge. The over medium eggs were perfect. And although the grill marks were beautiful, the chopped steak was overcooked with strong char. Our server was a delight and never seemed to tire of refilling DH's coffee. Nice place with a well deserved reputation. Visit when you're in the area. read more

The Horseshoe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

We decided to check out The Horseshoe on our way to kartchner caverns and the restaurant did not disappoint. The server ( i think her name was Jaime) was amazing, attentive and kind. The food was delicious, I ordered the country fried steak and my husband the green chili burger. At the end of the meal you definitely can n pass up the homemade pie with ice cream. Hands down the blueberry was superb. We definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

The food was great. The ambiance was about what I expected. The service.... well the service could use a little help. We first were ignored when we walked in. If you are busy, I understand, but at least acknowledge our existence. I had to steal place settings from another table. I nearly died of thirst before I could flag down the waitress for a refill and lastly, after waiting forever, I has to ask some random employee for a check. The burger was good enough to eat here again, but the service was bad enough to make me try some other spots first. read more

Went on a breakfast date with my husband, wanted to try this little cute restaurant The Horseshoe, I kept passing every time I went to Benson. The service was wonderful and fast and the restaurant is very clean and so cute. The food was delicious! I highly recommend. Will not disappoint. They are so friendly read more

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Stopped in on my way back to Cali. A bit disappointed Order d the Newuork medium rare. Came med, mostly well done; dry, tough. Also wish there were more mushrooms and onions, fries were cold and not cooked enough. Only thing that was good was the salad. (next time take the stems off the tomatoes. Great staff but Dont recommend thee steak and fries. read more

Pretty darn good food, but the wait can be unbearable. We wanted to go back a second time, but weren't willing to wait. They need to figure out how to expand their kitchen and improve service time. The second time we came back a lot of people look very pissed off. read more

Great food and service. The employees are great. I really didn't care for the chicken fried steak as it was too tuff but other food I've had was great. read more

Tried a new place for lunch, was great food, good service, and a rustic Arizona restaurant. We will stop in again!

We liked this restaurant at first - we didn't go much because it was very pricey. The last time we went there, as we were eating our meal, a HUGE cockroach fell from the ceiling and landed on my mom. It was absolutely disgusting and we will NEVER go back. I was so disgusted I could not keep eating, because if the restaurant is this unsanitary I worry about eating the food. The waitress apologized and gave us a discount on our meal, but this is the kind of thing that is just too disgusting to give a second chance. Unfortunately, the roach fell on the floor and ran away and we couldn't get pictures to show the health department. I would avoid this restaurant as clearly their hygiene is questionable. There is no way I would EVER eat here again after this, even if they offered me a free meal. read more

MENU NOTES: -gluten free bread is available -they don't use peanut oil -there are no veggie patties for the burgers -mashed potatoes come with gravy but are gluten free if served without gravy -shared fryer i saw all of the good reviews, and still wasn't sure exactly what to expect. but the food here was wonderful !! i'm glad we tried this place, and i wish i could have gotten some of the pie/cheesecake(i am allergic to gluten). our server Ruby was very kind and knowledgeable about what was gluten free. the place is small and not loud, but then again we went there on a sunday around 3, so take that with a grain of salt :) thank you for the hospitality, benson! read more

This American Dinner, is awesome! This was the fish sandwich with a toasted Brioche bun, with The Horseshoe branding on the top bun. read more

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I don't know what is going on with them but they are going downhill fast. Last two time we ate there the service was terrible. Ordered all you can eat fish fry and the 2nd round of fish never arrived before we were all finished eating. And this time we went in on a Saturday for their Saturday Prime Rib special and were told it would be an hour. How can you have a special and not have it available. They also plastered over the historical banner on the side of the building and have left it completely unpainted. Horseshoe used to be a historical stop in Benson and now it is declining fast under this new manag read more

Well it must be a new trend for restaurants to be freezing and the food comes out cold. Cold chili and very cold fries! Burger was ok but maybe this is how they served food back in the day. Who knows but just need to stay with breakfast. Thanks Benson! read more

We saw the sign "UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT" and hesitated until we saw the great number of other people eating and their food looked good. I had the Ruben and my husband had the chicken finger sandwich (branded with a horeshoe). Both with French fries and Cole slaw. Our waitress was very quick, efficient and friendly. When our food came, it was hot and very fresh. After several bites, we agreed they were the best we ever had. The flavors were exactly what their name promised. Fries came unsalted so we amended them to our liking. Seated in the back, almost in a corner, it was cool, peaceful and comfortable. Noise level was the hum of busy but not intrusive. 054 922 621 Total cost was $28 plus tip (no drinks.) They close early on some days but we certainly would come back any day for lunch. . read more

The Horseshoe - Chicken finger sandwich, branded with horseshoe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

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We love to support local and this place hit the spot after a long day of adventuring and a whole lot of driving. If coming on a weekend be prepared to wait for sure. We luckily found one of the last parking spaces and upon entering we're greeted right away. The inside hostess station is very small so you may have to wait outside until your table is ready. Our wait time was about twenty minutes. Our server was wonderful. She had a smile on her face the entire time and gave some great options when asked. The place is pretty small, but had decent seating along with a bar area to dine. I loved the old school feel. The menu isn't huge but boy does it have some amazing options. I went for the Bobcat Burger. Amazing! Even came with a horshoe burned into the bum, cool touch. Fries yummy. My daughter ordered chili cheese fries she loved. She was so full. My husband had a patty melt while my son chose to eat a side of fries as he's picky and couldn't find anything he'd like. Hereally enjoyed them. The only negative that really bothered my husband was he ordered an ice tea and was given a refill. When our bill came he was charged $8 for two ice teas. That's crazy. Our bad if there was a no refill policy but we did not see that. Prices are a bit high, but portions were good size, my burger was phenomenal, service was good and I'd gladly give my money or a local spit any day. read more

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This place is hands down the best American food diner I've ever had. Everything is amazing and the service is outstanding!!!

Benson, AZ Not many places to choose from in the small town. This place came with great reviews so I had to try it. Multiple sandwiches and other menu items to choose from. I chose the honey mustard chicken sandwich. The menu never discloses if it comes with anything. So I ordered a side of onion rings. Upon later clarification, the waitress said you can get a side with your sandwich and onion rings were a two dollar up charge. Not a problem. But I wish it was mentioned on the menu. Black vinyl boost line the wall with a few tables in the front window. You can also sit at the counter with low individual counter chairs. The tables are long and wooden. Easily six people could sit in one booth. The restaurant gives off diner vibes, which I like. I ordered an iced tea to drink, and it is freshly brewed to perfection. The chicken sandwich had a very long, thin chicken breast and the entire meat was covered in cheese. They toast the brioche bun and sear the top with a horseshoe imprint. Very impressive. The meal is also served with a slice of dill pickle. The onion rings were hot and crispy. They are not thin, nor are they thick. The chicken had good flavor. A simple meal in a simple place yet both were delightful. read more

The Horseshoe - Honey, mustard, chicken sandwich with onion rings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

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Service was good. Food was bad. I am no longer eating here. Also we will no longer recommend this restaurant to visitors on tour. Lunch was burned. Then the re-cook took literally 30 minutes and then the food was raw. They had shut down the grill. They are more concerned about going home on time than cooking the food properly. Ambiance? They opened the back door and let a bunch of cold air blow on us. New owners have destroyed a good local tradition. read more

The Horseshoe - Burned. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

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We planned on lunch at The Horseshoe following our visit to Kartchner Caverns. It was exactly what we hoped for: delicious food, nicely presented, and served by an attentive and engaging server. I had the Reuben and it was delicious. My two friends enjoyed their Chicken Bacon Ranch wraps. The fruit salad that one requested for her side was beautiful. Really, we should have taken a photo. The French fries were perfectly seasoned. We were in and out in an hour without ever feeling rushed. The Horseshoe is one of those places that clearly belongs to the locals but welcomes visitors with warmth and grace. We definitely would return. read more

Our appetizer was good, the fried zucchini. Our prime rib plate looked great but everything was cold... everything. I returned it and they sent back something that was microwaved. I told them I was good and did not eat anything else. I won't go back except for their zucchini and cocktail. You can try something else. The waitress was wonderful, the place is clean with lots of people. read more

The Horseshoe - Cold prime rib plate... everything cold. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

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What a great little spot, yummy fresh food, top tier service and clean bathrooms. Appreciate this gem

Yelp don't lie! Saw the reviews for this place a while back and looked for an excuse to check it out. Was not disappointed. I'm a self proclaimed biscuit and gravy expert and boy howdy do they have some good ones here! Got the loaded up version with 2 over easy eggs. Had to take some of it home cuz this big boy couldn't eat all of them. That doesn't happen very often. The waitress & service was top notch too! Get ya some and Yelp on! read more

Right on the main road in Benson it seems to be the main place people stop in to grab a bite. Basic diner menu and a lot of fried items. We opted for their foot long Chicago dog which was a nice presentation but the dog itself was over cooked and salty, very salty. Other concerns were a dish towel on the floor which seemed to be soaking up a leak where the public sees while seated & it looked like it had been there a while. It also was very evident a few of the servers hustled their tails off while others were more into chatting it up with each other at the front counter which you could tell annoyed those seated around that area. BTW, We had a fantastic server which earned you an extra because it should be 2 she was great! read more

The Horseshoe - You can see the "well done" at the top of the photo. They covered up the rest - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

Greeted warmly right when we stepped in. Visiting Karcher Caverns and told on our way home to Tucson, I 10 was closed to an accident. So we made a detour to Benson for an early dinner and let traffic clear. I'm so glad we did. Carrie (?) Our waitress was so helpful in what we ordered. My husband had a Rueban, brother a burger, sister a Cobb salad and I had the pork chops. The Rueban was the best I have ever had, yes my husband and I shared meals. Pork chops were perfectly cooked. What a pleasant cafe. Good food, great staff and pleasant ambience. We will be back when passing through. read more

My husband had the crispy chicken sandwich and I had Bob's Reuben (Cole slaw instead of sauerkraut). Both were delicious! Good coffee. Our server was very attentive. The diner has a fun atmosphere. We're tourists passing through, and enjoyed eating here. read more

We really enjoyed lunch here! The burger looked good but it was not mine. My sister liked it! The Reuben sandwiches were very tasty... and juicy! The onion rings thick & delicious. Fries were good too. Bloody Mary's were very good - they don't use that "zing" mixer that most places use now which has horseradish in it. I don't like horseradish in my Bloody Mary, so Horseshoe was great for using a regular Bloody Mary mixer. They didn't have the jalapeño poppers the day we went for lunch, so we went the next day and ordered 2 orders of poppers (6 in each order) and bloody Mary's. YUM. read more

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Nice stop for some friendly service and a variety of food options. Salads, burgers, portobello mushroom "burger" if you don't want meat, great sweet potato fries and a variety of pies. Short wait, fresh food, convenient to Benson attractions. read more

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