Benson's By The Beach

2 reasons why they don't deserve a 5 star rating. The young lady who greeted us yesterday was obviously annoyed that customers were coming in. After being told it would be 15 to 20 minutes with 3 open tables and I'm disabled, use a walker, you know she wanted us to go elsewhere. We didn't and got a table right away with a server that was overwhelmed because young lady left her alone on her first day. The second reason is because they put the crab on the English muffin so it was hot and cooked by the hot egg and Hollandaise so it tasted more canned than fresh. It seemed fresh so I don't know why they would do tha and not put it on top. Definitely going back though. Clean place. Friendly server. Tasty.

Staff both charming n to-date, best breakfast I've had on the penninsula yet. Diner coffee in porcelain cups...I had a Taco Omelette. (I know...) it was great. I have to confess tho...I liked the simple, eggs over easy w/bacon n hash browns the most. Best bacon...

Great location, food and service were both very good. No wait times. Good portions.

We were looking for a breakfast place in Long Beach and decided to give Benson's a try. We were so glad we did! Delicious food came to our table after a short wait. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was really tasty. My Big Bro ordered the pancake breakfast and the pancake was so large, it extended over the plate it was served on! He loved the light and fluffy texture and told me that the pancake was delicious. Lil Sis ( who has a little appetite ) ordered the kid's French Toast with strawberries and whipped cream. She gave it a "thumbs up". My kid ordered the breakfast sandwich and hoovered it up in minutes! The prices are quite reasonable and everything was delish! Highly recommend!

This place was wonderful. We had a short wait,less than 20 minutes. Picnics table outside. Right off back customers service was wonderful. They have lots of room. I ordered the bacon and eggs it was delicious. Bacon not over crispy. Strawberry and French toast was tasty. Mum had biscuit and gravy. Biscuit was a hug, flaky drop biscuit. Mum mentioned the gravy was pretty good. The service was fantastic. Big party’s can be hard. But she very helpful. Wonderful waitress!

Great breakfast! This place has style, outstanding service, and really good food. The menu is packed with breakfast favorites with options on how you would like your meal constructed. The hollandaise was exceptional. Our meal was cooked properly and in a reasonable amount of time. The service is very good. We felt welcomed right away and was taken to a clean table with no wait. The menu pricing is reasonable and fit the portions and quality of the food. We will definitely be back.

We tried this on Saturday morning when it was not quite so busy. No adult beverages but lots of breakfast options. I ordered the sliced ham Egg Benedict with a side of bacon and my husband got biscuits and gravy. It arrived timely but was slightly disappointing. The Ham Egg Benedict was flavorful but the English muffin could have been more crispy all the way thru...The biscuits and gravy wasn’t where we had expected it to be. The service was thoughtful and quick. Definitely a place to try if you are looking for breakfast right along the main street - where all the shops are at.

My first time to this breakfast restaurant I had the special, " Crab Cake Eggs Benedict ", Super good and served up hot and indoors at a pleasant and warm setting. The next morning I tried the French Toast and a side of bacon. The French toast was a generous serving and seasoned with, I suspect and very much to my liking, a touch of vanilla and cinnamon, but maybe I say too much. Very pleasant service, clean and delicious.

This place is amazing! The service is top notch. I took my father there for breakfast and we both loved it! The ambience is welcoming and the awesome feel of Long Beach. I love this town and this place. The food is top notch!

really great food for my first time being their in Long Beach, service was pretty great aswell and the ambiance of the place was just outstanding I love the vibes of the restaurant. The only reason I didnt give it five stars was due to the portions but I definitely understand it i wasn't upset or anything it just felt more like a snack than breakfast ‍

Ordered the crab cake Benedict and the Benedict sauce was ok but the crab cake was not!! The crab was made of crab stick and it was like $20! For crab stick!

We enjoyed it! Very kind and fast service. We got the meat breakfast sandwich and the puffin muffin and they were really good ! Highly recommend.

The service was great. Very attentive and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and affordable.

It's all about the service! We got there early on Sunday morning so there was a mix of regular customers and folks visiting the area. The menu has plenty of selections including local fare to appease any appetite and special needs. The restaurant is spotless which reflects not just the standard expectations by the owner but also the pride of a job well done by every single person who works there. The staff treats every customer as if they are the only person in the place. It's a clean, festive, family friendly restaurant with a reasonably priced menu reflecting excellent value!

Lousy service. Food is always great. Service not so much. As soon as our food was delivered I asked for an extra napkins and she said she would be right back with them and get us extra coffee. We never saw her again. No napkins and no coffee just the initial coffee when we got there no refill. Not even to check on us nothing.

Not sure where the"allows dogs" came from. The DO NOT have a place for dogs. Only service dogs are allowed. Nice atmosphere. Staff is really nice. Food is really good. Pancake is the size of a plate. Cut it into 4 and had a 4 pancake stack. Added the stashed and whipped cream. The marion berry syrup was perfect. Bacon was not overcooked abd tasty.

Was surprised to see the negative reviews because this place was great! Came here on Rod Run weekend and was seated in a couple of minutes. Food was delicious and service was excellent. Highly recommend addinthe roasted garlic to any omelette or scramble, it's a game changer. Will definitely be back!

Safe and simple. Maybe a little too safe and simple. Not much seasoning. Cinnamon roll was fine and decent value. A safe pick restaurant, it's like mom's cooking if mom is an average cook. Prices are cheapish.. so I guess it evens out.

Here I was wondering why such a nice little spot with food that looked real good (and affordable) could have such a low rating. We went in and waited nearly 5 minutes for someone to come out and seat us. The place was empty. Two other groups came in while we were eating. The food looked good, but one of the poached eggs was broken and had uncooked egg whites. The hashbrowns tasted like spoiled grease. Both my wife and I had stomach problems the rest of the day. Its too bad that this place wasn't better.

One of the best breakfast places in Long Beach. They consistently provide quality breakfast, service, and a clean environment. We've tried multiple items off their menu and they've all been amazing!

My son and I had breakfast at Benson's and it was one of the best breakfast dining experiences we've ever had. Top points: 1) the service was amazing -prompt/friendly/consistent, 2) they allowed us to bring in our small dog (and even brought him treats), 3) the menu allowed for everything we were hoping to find (including many other tempting offers), 4) the food was very high quality (as a vegetarian - I love a breakfast burrito and this one was FANTASTIC), 5) the prices were reasonable, 6) the place was so welcoming and friendly overall, and 7) the takeaway packages were Earth-friendly. I'll be back!!

This was our first time checking out Bensons for breakfast. The 3 star rating had me concerned but willing to give it a try. We walked in, and was seated right away. The place is clean and inviting. The wait staff was very attentive. Smaller menu is always appealing to me because for the most part it means that they have perfected a few key it's and focus on the taste and quality of those dishes. We ordered the strawberry French toast, breakfast sandwich and cheddar bacon biscuits and gravy. OH MY GOSH!!! The food was excellent!!! Everything was Fresh. The biscuits and gravy was flipping fantastic!!! Probably the best flavor we've ever had. I am thankful that we stopped in and did not get scared away by the previous reviews. I find that people will throw a negative review because of stupid things. I'm here to say, I would absolutely eat here again and would recommend this to anyone looking for a warm delicious breakfast meal!!

Bensons by the Beach is my favorite to go to for breakfast service is great and the food is also] I would recommend I have been there many times and never have been dissapointed When you are in Long Beach a great go to place.... Gert Jensen from Longview WA

Staff is friendly and even on a Monday their was a short wait before a table was available. The food is a mixed review. The coffee is standard would see at a Pig N Pancake in Seaside OR or an IHOP. The kids French toast is large enough to split with 2 young ones and for $3 bucks is a deal. Overall prices reasonable as two adult breakfasts (including a crab bennny) a kids meal coffee x2 and a medium OJ was just over $50. The crab cake Benedict (no English muffin) was tasty. Could tasty the sweet crab and the hollandaise was solid. The homemade country fried steak and eggs was a little disappointing as meat although tender was bland. But still could have been good but the sausage gravy was too heavy on flour compared to sausage so made it just pasty.

The service is amazing, the ambiance is great, and the food is excellent, and affordable for a touristy spot. I highly recommend coming by and do not leave the area without stopping by for breakfast.

Pretty standard breakfast fare. The hash browns are actually crisp and well seasoned, a feat many breakfast places struggle with. Their egg cookery is pretty good, but the hollandaise sauce had a weird flavor to it. I'd go here again, but i wouldn't order a Benedict.

I have had pancakes in Maine (where they have good pancakes), and I had the pancakes at Benson's. I just enjoyed the big, fluffy pancakes at Benson's. Maybe it was the thick delicious bacon that helped, but it was just delicious and hit the spot. Our server was friendly and attentive with the coffee. Most enjoyable.

Benson's was recommended to me by a guy on a horse ride with us. He said it was the best local breakfast. The food was tasty. The kids split a giant pancake and I had a breakfast burrito. The coffee was pretty good. It was economic, service was good, wait wasn't long. Only wish is they had vegan options. I bet they would be pretty good with the kitchen service.

We had a Monday morning breakfast at Benson's and both my wife and myself enjoyed it very much. There should be a "very good" choice. This is not a gourmet restaurant, it's very simple, classic American breakfast food, done very well. We were quickly seated and when we ordered the food came out pretty quickly. My wife had bacon and eggs with hash browns and sourdough toast. Four nice strips of bacon, the "over medium" eggs were just that, and the sourdough toast appeared to be a local product. I had a cheddar cheese omelet with roasted garlic, hash browns, and rye toast. The omelet was a nice size, two or three eggs, with a good cheddar and the rye bread also was very flavorful and appeared to be perhaps a local product. The hash browns were classic; thin, brown, and crispy on the outside, moist and tasty on the inside, and again a nice portion. The prices were very reasonable in today's inflationary reality and we'll certainly look to Benson's first for breakfast during our visits to Long Beach.

The fish and chips were very good. Not greasy at all and a generous quantity of fish. Very friendly staff with a clean and comfortable restaurant.

Enjoyed a breakfast here recently. Overall, a fine experience. Decent variety on their breakfast menu. Quickly seated and served. Portion size was adequate. Pricing was about average. Apparently one of the few places that serves breakfast in Long Beach. It wasn't stellar, but it wasn't bad at all. Just an all-around average, no-frills experience. Not crazy about the cheap, plastic plates, but that's pretty minor. They don't really have an Internet presence, so I added photos of their breakfast menu as of 4/29/23.

While visiting Long Beach we came to this diner, the food was AMAZING. The biscuits and gravy were hand made, I ordered a jalapeño cheddar bacon biscuit, the country fried steaks was great the crips and flavor was 10/10 the food arrived fast and the waitress was efficient friendly and responsive!! Would recommend while in Long Beach

Fantastic breakfast with great customer service. For the folks that like Diet Coke. They have that too...

Had expectations for good breakfast but this was so disappointing. The food was not good at all and way overpriced. They brought us pancake and charged 5 dollars for strawberry and another dollar for whipping cream. The server forgot to mentioned that those are extras and cost extra. We left with paying over 79 dollars for the two adults and 2 kids. Our orange juice came out with good and crab cake Benedict was made from store bought strung crab. I was really hoped to have good food. So disappointed

Two big thumbs up for Benson's by the Beach and their wonderful service and food! We came here on a family vacation, looking for somewhere that is family friendly and would fill us up for the day. We found it at Benson's! The service staff was very friendly and accommodating to us and our little 14 month-old. They got us seated quickly and came back frequently to get our order and check on how things were going. We filled our bellies with some of their delicious fare. I had the "short stack" of pancakes ... it was huge! About the size of a 33 record (for those of you that know what I'm talking about)! =) With a side order of sausage and bottomless coffee, I was good to go. I shared it with the little guy and he helped put it down too. My wife had an omelette and hash browns, and she said they were great tasting too! If you're looking for a wonderful little family place to get fueled up for a fun day at the beach ... then look no further than Benson's by the Beach! You'll get a great tasting full meal with wonderful service! You won't be disappointed!

Keep in mind this is a tiny town who makes the bulk of their money during the beach tourist season. We visited during the labor day weekend. This is one of the only open restaurants open for brunch on Sundays. At 10am, the main streets are already bustling with tourists and locals. We found parallel street parking about 2 blocks south. We called and they put our name on the waitlist for 4 adults. They stated it would be about 20 minutes. We arrived and checked in with the hostess. The walk was about 5 minutes. The wait time was changed to 30 minutes. We went outside and sat at the picnic table to wait for our table. At 20 minutes, we went inside to confirm that they would come outside to notify us when our table is ready. They confirmed. We had the eggs benedict, pancake stack, biscuits and gravy as well as the chicken fried steak. Overall the seasoning is a little off however nothing was inedible. The chicken fried steak had way too much garlic powder. I threw it away. The pancakes were huge and tasted like flour. I highly recommend adding some sugar, vanilla extract, milk instead of water, and a pinch of salt for help with the raw flour taste. The pancakes are quite large. The biscuits are possibly frozen but gravy was agreeable. It could use a touch of herbs like sage or fennel. Otherwise it was good for dipping bread. Service was slow but expected. Staff were courteous and very busy. We paid $120 for 4 people. Pets appeared to be acceptable here which is a bonus.

Benson's by the beach breakfast did not meet my expectations! As I thought "this restaurant only serves breakfast, so they must master in breakfast".... Well I thought wrong. The chicken fried steak did not taste homemade as advertised, I tasted a sausage patty with gravy on top and the ALL meat breakfast burrito was overpriced for the quantity and quality of ingredients. We paid more to get an all meat burrito but what we got was a hash brown burrito with a splash of meat. For being a "breakfast restaurant" In my opinion there are better ones around. Skip this one.

Nothing fancy, good food, friendly and attentive service. Will try it again for lunch next time.

We tried this on Saturday morning when it was not quite so busy. No adult beverages but lots of breakfast options. I ordered the sliced ham Egg Benedict with a side of bacon and my husband got biscuits and gravy. It arrived timely but was slightly disappointing. The Ham Egg Benedict was flavorful but the English muffin could have been more crispy. The biscuits and gravy wasn't where we had expected it to be. The service was thoughtful and quick. Definitely a place to try if you are looking for breakfast right along the main street - where all the shops are at.

We decided to stop in and try Benson's by the beach for breakfast. We were welcomed with fallen soldiers table which was very touching. When we got seated we were seated next to a little Veteran's photo, which was very neat as well. Those appeared to be the only wonderful things about this restaurant. I ordered the country Benedict, it was extremely bland and very disappointing. My husband ordered the crab omelet special, which was a whopping $30, when it arrived at the table it was this small omelet, with a piece of toast and hashbrowns, he said it was really bland and definitely not worth the price. My daughter ordered the breakfast burrito, which was also very bland and not worth the price. My son ordered the French toast with strawberries and whipped cream, now when you think of french toast you think someone couldn't mess that up, well they did, it had way too much cinnamon and my son didn't end up finishing it, we took it home to doctor it up a bit so the cinnamon wasn't quite overwhelming. Overall our experience wasn't great, the waitress checked on us once and then left the check. I can say we will not be back and will not be recommending them to anyone.

I'm new to the area and don't have appliances yet, so I went in search of breakfast. I'm not disappointed. Half order of biscuits with gravy was huge. I've also had scrambled eggs. This will be my treat place when I don't feel like cooking.

Call zy we'll located cafe that serves excellent breakfast at a good price. Are 3 times here in my 5 day stay. Good service as well. Huge Pancakes!

Went for breakfast. Got seated right away but knew it wasn't a good sign when it looked like quite a few people were waiting for food. Took 10 min for someone to come to our table to take our order. Food took prob 30 min. We just ordered a breakfast sandwich. Coffee tasted not great. Crying baby. (Not their fault) Over all just wanted to get up and walk out but stuck it out.

We came in recently to enjoy brunch at Benson's. I would say in general, this restaurant is the same as my star rating: A-OK. We came here during Labor Day weekend but we came the day after, so on a Tuesday. I tried calling the restaurant just to confirm they are open but there was no answer. I still don't know if this was because their phone line wasn't working (I would expect a dial tone then but it was full on ringing) or if they were too busy they just couldn't answer the phone. We took our chances and came here before we had to check out of our hotel and luckily they were open. 1) Veggie Scramble - There are some mornings where I just am not in the mood to eat any meat, so I ordered the veggie scramble. It was decent! There wasn't a huge amount of flavor (could've used a bit more seasoning/salt). I was disappointed the side it came with was toast and not potatoes/hash browns/fruit/etc. But I was pleasantly surprised at the portion size! 2) Seafood Omelet - My husband ordered the seafood omelet and also thought the same thing: A-OK. The flavor was okay and he wished the actual omelet was bigger than the amount of hash browns he received. The service in general was also A-OK. We had to wait a bit to place our food order (even though our drink order was taken very quickly). We also had to wait a bit for someone to pick up our check after we received it. We actually saw a nearby table just take their check up to the front to pay so that's what we ended up doing as no one came by our table again to pick up our check. I wasn't totally blown away by the food here but it was a convenient spot for us to have a quick brunch before ending our vacation in Long Beach.

Yummy chicken fried steak!! Good came out hot! Also server was great and very friendly.

Great value for a breakfast. Servers are friendly, fast and efficient! They get busy, but totally worth the wait! Trying the biscuit and gravy today. The menu has many options of deliciousness.

Great food, fast service, and friendly staff. They seated us right away and we had breakfast for lunch. My crab omelet was amazing. It was a little bit pricy but the crab was so tasty. If you're in Long Beach, Benson's is a must stop.

We were delighted to have breakfast at Bensons where you feel like a human being in this disopian world. Our server treated us like a guest in her home. The place is clean with cute beachy decor. We enjoyed perfectly cooked eggs, golden crispy hash browns, tasty chicken fried steak, perfect buttery toast and great coffee. Portions are generous. We'll be back!

Small cafe with a small staff , with GREAT food and service was friendly and helpful and fast Delightful way to start your day!!!!

This restaurant is the definition of mediocre. Little to no flavor in any of the dishes. The portion sizes are very small and over priced. There isn't many options in Long Beach, it's a shame.

Had the CFS this morning with a group of 8, seated very quickly, service was excellent and very attentive! The Chicken Fried Steak could have been a little larger, but a good deal for 16$.....good selection of breakfast plates. Was busy talking and forgot pictures, but if in town, give this place a try!

A nice place, friendly staff, prompt service! The crab eggs benedict was good, with one exception the crab wasn't drained enough and the English muffin got soggy. Other than that, it was good - great hollandaise sauce and the English muffin was toasted nicely!

This guy let's his politics interfere with business. Jaydra C (1 review) I'd give less than one star if I could. We came in at 12:00pm. We are here because my 5 year old is having a Make a Wish trip since he's recovering from 2 years of cancer treatment. The owner saw our face masks and refused us service. Don't waste your money here.

The hostess (with the purple short hair) is RUDE! While we were waiting to be seated - we were actually googling another restaurant as the first point of contact was not nice. Barking orders at us for one person in each party to stay and wait and the rest of us wait outside. It was pouring outside. There was only one couple ahead of us and then a party of 6 showed up. We could see empty tables - and they had been cleared... but we still waited and waited. By the time we found another restaurant - we were finally seated. Our waitress was Phoebe and she was GREAT! The food took 30 minutes to arrive. Kinda worth the wait as the food and portions were good. However - again, the first point of contact was horrible. We never saw her smile. Not once.

I wish I had read ANY of the reviews before putting myself & my family through this nasty breakfast experience. The chicken fried steak is obviously a frozen patty of some sort, the "gravy" was definitely canned. Hash browns were under cooked. The sausage tasted like it was previously frozen & microwaved to warm. The bacon was dripping grease and limp. All this was taken to go, we were only a block away so the condition of the food had nothing to do with it being to go. Overall a horrible experience, well worth negative 4 out of negative 5 stars if possible. The only saving grace would be the eggs, at least they weren't raw. Far overpriced, should have been cheaper than McDonalds, thinking back, McDonalds would have been a better breakfast for all of us.

Pretty cold small building and cold breakfast cheese in omelette was still hard , even the first cup of coffee was Luke warm. but nice warm brisket on the side which I really had to point out on the side. Please!!! Miss the restaurant by Chico's Laurels the name of that one restaurant? Best and very friendly. Sorry that we were the beginning of opening of the day. 7:30 AM.

We got to Bensons at about 1030 for brunch. We were seated quickly. They were spacing people out really well. Our waitress Phoebe was great she brought us coffee and waters quickly and attended to all our needs. She took our food order and we waited and waited and waited. In other words it took awhile to get our food. We were in good company and visiting so the time passed. When we got our food it was really good and filling. Omelets were good ,hash browns crisp and the french toast was great. We finished our meals and our waitress brought our bills. She apologized that our food had taken so long and she told us they had comped some items and discounted others. I found it refreshing that they admitted there was an issue without being confronted and that they took steps to make it right. If you are in town go to Bensons.