The Bench Market

This spot is an absolute must-visit!! I sat out on the patio with my dog on a lead. They have a nice large shade structure up. The birds were chirping. I had a breakfast burrito with added chorizo and it was so tasty. Perfectly toasted, melty cheese, balanced flavours. The salsa on the side… one of the best salsas I’ve ever had! Their selection of retail is gorgeous too. I was thrilled to find my favourite salt - Farmersdotter garlic scape salt! All in all, such a pleasant experience. I’ll be making this my go to every time I come through Penticton.

Wonderful spot just outside the busier part of Penticton but not by much. Coffee was awesome, breakfast sandwich and club were also great! Highly recommend this cafe. They also sell high quality food items like coffee beans, salad dressings, oil, pasta.

Always enjoy stopping at the Bench Market during my visits to Penticton! Friendly staff, enjoyed a delicious Breakfast Plate with smoked salmon added! And of course an iced coffee! I will be back!!

It was a very nice experience having breakfast there using the cafeteria style where you order your food and drinks, take a small stand with a number, find a seating area weather inside or outside at the patio and then sit and wait for your order to be ready. Food was great (good variety of options). Staff were nice smiling all the time. Patio was amazing and gave you good sense of freshness and happiness.

Omg, the breakfast burrito with chorizo and avocado knocked me down in a symphony of ecstasy and perfect harmony of taste and fullness. This place has a great atmosphere too. Friendly and prompt service! Government should take a few notes!

I tried this cute little cafe today for the first time, recommended by a local colleague and it didn’t disappoint! Loved the patio and friendly staff. My friend enjoyed his breakfast sandwich and I enjoyed a chocolate muffin with my latte!

Have been a loyal customer for many, many, many years. But have noticed over the last while that food options are not as healthy and/or have as many "sugar free" options as is the trend with many others in the food industry. But far more worrisome was the atmosphere, specifically the arrogant and entitled behaviour by a number of wannabe 60 something cyclists sitting at the outside table around 11am this Sunday morning. Acted liked they owned the place, butting in front of people in line, and showed little to no regard for others in the queue. But what prompted me to actually take the time out of my day to write such a review - was a particular incident. Seeing that a long line up existed, one of these "riders" decked out in his gear and "tights" picked up a bag of coffee, walked past everyone in the line up, including the elderly senior next in line, and stated boldy - "I've already gone through" - as though it gave him "carte blanche" to exert his providence over others, and in front of the teller. Rude, arrogant (a local) and arguably a bully toward a little old lady - acted as though his dreamt up stature and idea of "class" made it okay. To add insult to injury - he then proceeded to order for the next couple of minutes - all of the food for his table of 6 outside. I've seen such bullish pricks often, having raced my entire life - and have often found that the most humble, reserved, and quiet opponents who respect others are the most to be feared on the figurative battle field. Not some jerk complete with stench, sweat, and "ball huggers" proudly putting a senior in place. And it is this "shot across the bow" of a review whose intent is to help "The Bench" keep such roughshods in check. And to the many dignified, empathetic, and selfless athletes who constitute the majortiy of locals, including Ironmen and Ironwomen - thank you for not acting like these questionable blokes. And to the Bench - I will return and glady "re-edit" in a more favourable light for "atmosphere" provided someone calls out these "bad apples" who seem to frequent your establishment more and more as time goes by.

Stopped in for breakfast. Gorgeous patio, cute inside. Delicious breakfast. Bakery shop inside. Our second time back. Highly recommend. 👌

The coffees were good and so was the food but it wasn't worth the price for sure. There are many other places on the main road that are way better. Unlike everyone saying here in their reviews , we didn't get good service and the lady who took our order was mad at the world for some reason. Ambience is good but the place is very densely packed . Sorry I won't go back

Delicious cuisine & chill atmosphere! Be prepared to empty your wallet, though... gift shop is mega cute and you'll find plenty of trinkets & goodies for sale.

Breakfast here a couple weeks ago. Self seating inside and outside. Friendly and courteous staff. Ordered avocado toast and fruit bowl. Food delivered quickly. Bread was thick and hearty, avocado fresh, eggs over easy. Yum yum! Market also sells local prepared food items including vinegar, sauces, chocolate. Delish! Highly recommended and will return.

Came into The Bench Market after a nice float down the Channel. Cute market and a full kitchen available with friendly staff. They allowed us to swap out the bread used on the sandwiches, so we had The Bench Club on the original multigrain, as well as baguette, and ciabatta. At $16.50 for a sandwich, I would have liked it to include a side selection of some sort, but I had to add on a bag of chips to the meal for an additional cost (the downside of the whole experience.) Wife had one of the eggwiches, as part of the All Day Breakfast. Great for walk-ups as well as bike-ups. Plenty of pre-packaged selections inside the market as well for any of your picnic needs. And it's pet friendly! We sat on the patio with our friends' dog. Heads up: no alcohol license, so if you're looking for some booze, you won't find it here. A good selection of mocktails available though, if that fits your vibe.

Great little find. Quick and very tasty Busy little Cafe Lots to choose from Lovely patio Tables inside too We shared the Club Sandwich and a side salad With a canned beverage $26.

Not sure what I expected, but was disappointed by the breakfast here. The service was ok, with very very friendly and welcoming staff. It's a market style so all the menu is the board. The food wasn't anything to write home about, but the price was shocking to my eyes, wallet and belly which all left empty-ish.

I travel all around this western hemisphere and love to seek out these quaint gems of restaurants. This is one of the best ever. Amazing flavor to the hot breakfast items. Very friendly staff. Can't wait I try another item on the menu.

Bench market is a really good breakfast/brunch place that Penticton has to offer. The sausage and egg and summer breakfast were just simple, fresh and delicious (minus beans I don't really like).

This rarely happens... I eat at one place twice in a day! 9:00 breakfast of eggs, bacon and toast and delicious apple juice, then at 3:00 lunch ... enjoying a larger glass of apple juice and mushroom etc sandwich... I forget the funny names they have for meals. My friend had a scone along with granola cereal with almond milk and later the veggie burger....all food was delicious and even the coffee was good! You stand on a line to order your food, pick up your beverages and muffins or scones and plates of food are brought to your table. Even with what seemed like a long line all went quickly and food was soon then delivered. Outdoor seating is available. I was to busy eating my lunch before I realized I took no photo...oops! Mushroom etc sandwich on multigrain bread... loved it!

Stopped here for lunch after a walk through the wineries. We were not disappointed. Just healthy, great tasting food at reasonable prices. The latte's were perfect. We both had the beet quinoa burgers which were amazing. We were looking at some of the other tables and their food all looked good too. The tables were physical distanced and we felt the COVID protocols in place were satisfactory. We were pleased with our visit and imagine we will go again on this visit to Penticton.

The best sandwiches and service around!! Whenever I am in town, this is my #1 stop! Chicken panini, egg salad, muffins, it's all delicious!!

This is always one of my favourite stops when I'm in town. First off the coffee is amazing, and they have a great and innovative food menu. They have breakfast items and I almost always get the eggs Benedict! When I'm not in the mood for brunch, I will also always get the Panini 's. My personal favourite is the chicken with Gorgonzola and some sort of apple compote? All of the menu items here are super fresh, flavourful, and most importantly support local farmers. It is a little bit more expensive compared to the average cafe, but in my opinion you are supporting local businesses and the quality is worth it! I also like to go through the shelves because they have lots of local products such as cheese, frozen foods like pot pies and soups, and okanagan salad dressings and dips. I recently got the sun-dried tomato dip and I literally ate it in one setting it was so good. It also has a really cute patio outside if you are available to sit down with a friend to chat on a nice day

Best tasting latte I've had in a long time. Pair it with a delicious chocolate cranberry cookie treat and it's an easy 5-star visit. Well marked social distancing markers and chairs/tables spread out well. Friendly and excellent service. A can't miss place to visit.

In town for the Ironman, so it was busy but the staff here were quick, organized and incredibly friendly. I called this out because so many businesses have had issues with staffing, running with limited crews who are taxed. The crew were all great! Had a quick breakfast, didn't want anything heavy or expensive and this hit the spot; good quality ingredients and great coffee.

Promising local business, arrived past 2pm and the menu selection was skimmed down substantially. The order line up was slow moving. $21 for a burrito & coffee is too much... Burrito lacked flavor (even salt would have helped) and the salsa lacked spice. The iced mocha was very, very good. I need to send in a report for work and my laptop had no juice left - I looked for and asked for a opportunity to charge and even though there were free plugs on the counter - they refused my request "company policy". I was disappointed by the lack of service. Washroom was definitely sticky ... all together not recommend.

I was looking for Vegan options for my family and The Bench didn't disappoint. The non vegan options were delicious. The host was great and took care of us promptly. Will definitely go back!

We really loved our morning spent at Bench Market when we visited Penticton in October. My boyfriend was invited by tourism Penticton to do some beer tasting and they included this gem within our itinerary and we're so happy they did! First things first, 5 stars on their service. Every staff member working here is the most friendly and genuine. We had the assistant manager greet us on arrival and he was so Incredibly lovely that we found ourselves at The Bench Market the following day as well to grab road sandwiches! The breakfast we had was hearty and kept us full for hours which is what I love about breakfasts like these! Everything they serve is locally sourced which I think is brilliant and they even have a little shop in the middle of the restaurant where you can purchase these items. I bought smoked paprika and real maple syrup because obviously! Also whomever is in charge of their seasonal drink menu does an absolute fantastic job, the creativity shows and everything we had was so delicious from that menu! Keep it up Bench Market! You were an absolute highlight on our trip!

Some friends and I visited this place on a rainy day. There was lots of room to peruse through the adorable local products (jams, sauces, etc.) and aesthetically pleasing cook books. We had warm drinks that helped us fight the chilly weather. Just recently I returned - this time for a meal! I ordered the Avocado Toast and holy guacamole it was good. I didn't even realize until I was almost done that the meal was vegetarian (and as someone who prizes meat above all else this is saying something).

I love this place! So so so many yummy things to choose from. Great bakery case and a lot of good looking things in the marketplace. The chicken sandwich was next level. Chicken was super tender cheese was delicious and the homemade chutney put it over the edge. On a cold day, you may have to move quickly to grab a table since no one wants to eat outside. But for sunny day the patio looks lovely.

Some of the best food I've had in the entire Okanagan area, and the market is just so cute! I had The Chicken panino and it was really just incredible. Very rich and overwhelming but so so tasty. I also caught a glimpse of the Bench Breakfast Plate and oh man. It looked so SO good.

Decided to stop by this place this morning as we had heard great reviews from the locals in Penticton. The cafe opened at 8am and by the time we arrived at 8:15am the place was half full. We ordered take out as we were on our way back to Vancouver. I ordered the half chicken sandwich with half salad, and the boyfriend ordered the sicilian sandwich. We decided to get them grilled as they didn't look the greatest bit grilled. Both sandwiches were ready in 10 minutes as they were already made. The chicken was very flavorful as it had an apple chutney with chunks of apple in it. The sicilian was also very tasty. I wish both sandwiches had more vegetables in them like spinach as they were mainly little meat and bread. I also wish they didn't put so much oil on the paninis when grilling them. Other than that, it was a great little cafe with plenty of breakfast and lunch options.

Always a line up for brunch so be ready! Limited seating inside and out (you line up first and then find a seat. But my Ham Benny was beautifully presented and yummy. Minor bump with the service but it was rectified. Great service. Menu has options for kids, vegans, vegetarians and everyone else. Recommend finding a way to minimize the queue - such as a coffee or take counter separate from the eat-in queue.

Very cute neighborhood coffee place. Only thing is the pasteries such as muffins and loaf my friend and I found very dry. I think panini tasted okay. I would come back for the drinks though!

We came here twice on a recent trip to Penticton and left SO happy after each feasting. That's really what it was... a breakfast/brunch feast because there are so many deliciously tempting treats it's hard to not over order! Both mornings we got their breakfast burrito (without chorizo) and we haven't been able to stop thinking about this since. Definitely worth a try. We also had their breakfast sandwich, which was a bit puny, but maybe good for a child; and their breakfast waffles, which were an excellent portion size with lots of nice fruit on top. By far. The. Best. Cupcake. I've ever had. Ever. I had here. I don't even know the words to describe it, but the peanut butter chocolate cupcake that is "gluten aware" is just about the best thing in the world. I will never forget this cupcake. We also had a breakfast cookie, a blueberry muffin, and a chocolate brownie from here, which were all pretty good, but paled in comparison to that cupcake. There aren't many comparable options in the area, so this seems to be a local favorite and was packed to the gills on both our visits. We were able to get a table inside on both visits, but an empty table is never empty for more than a split second.

Delightful little bakery. Great baked goods and coffee/espresso beverages. Coolers with fruit beverages, too. Best nectarine scone ever! Visited twice in two days. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend if you're in the area. And they have free wifi.

Very tasty food! It looks like a ho-hum cafe from the outside but when you see all the cars parked up and down the street you know something's up. That something is very tasty food and coffee. The line is intimidating but it moves pretty fast as the orders are taken and the wait for the food was not bad at all. Definitely recommend to anyone in Penticton!

Got "THE" chicken panini ($9.95) with asparagus. It was pretty good... I should have asked to swap the cheese out for a different kind of cheese because I apparently don't like cambazola cheese (personal preference). I was worried I wouldn't like the apple chutney, but it was subtle and it fit in with the rest of the ingredients nicely. I would have liked more of the basil pesto mayo tho! But that being said, I'd totally come back here and try a few other options I was tossing back and forth on. The bench breakfast burrito and the veggie burger!

Excellent place to pick up a coffee and a sandwich on your way out for the day! It's busy but there is good reason for that. Love the quirky collection of napkins, lip gloss and change bags too.

First time here as we are visiting from Alberta. Everyone loved their meals, the food was delicious. It's a great place for adults and kids.

Came here for a quick bite to eat most places were closed on Sunday. It's located next to a bunch of houses. Lots of street parking. There's seating inside and out. It's quite busy. Took about 30 minutes to order and get our food. There's a good selection of panini and wraps. We got the club panini and the chicken. The panini was hot and good size for a light lunch. The bread was perfectly toasted and cheese was all melty. The house blend coffee was good serve piping hot.

Exceptional food and exceptional morning drinks! This place has taken Extraordinary measures to protect their clients during this Covid time sometimes you wait but it's definitely worth the wait

I use to go to drink some coffee and spend some time in the Terrace. The ambience is very good and all the staff is very friendly. The always recommend the best coffee or the best soup or sandwich. Also you can eat a sandwich or a soup of the day that they are changing quite often.

On our way up to the Naramata bench, we decided to make a stop here for brunch. It's also a small market where they carry all your local food and picnic needs. Local cheeses from Upper Bench Creamery and Poplar Grove Cheese, bread, cured meats, crackers, honey and more; I basically wanted to buy everything. Order up front, grab a number sign for the table and pick a seat, then the food will be brought to you by one of their friendly staff. They have a lovely patio out front surrounded by flower planters. It also gets lots of sunlight. I got the smoked salmon benedict. This was delicious. I like the addition of spinach and capers, and their hollandaise was perfect. It comes with a side of roasted yams and potatoes, topped with some homemade tomato sauce. You can also get your coffee fix here as they serve coffee from Backyard Beans. The next day we came back for lunch once again, and this time I had the breakfast burrito. It's one hearty wrap, full of eggs, asparagus, fresh tomatoes, and a side of that delicious tomato sauce. There's lots of street parking out front, and it's a great casual stop before you start your day with the wineries along the bench!

We are long time customers and were excited to see this place reopen after the Covid-19 onset. As always the food and coffee were delicious but was is outstanding during this time is the impeccable safety protocols being implemented. We felt respected and cared for the entire experience and very much want to acknowledge the hard work this business is doing to take care of their staff and customers.

Found this place on our recent stay in Penticton. Fresh local ingredients, delicious food and to-die-for coffee. Do yourself a favour and skip the Timmy's drive-thru!! The owner has it down to a science with seating/ordering while maintaining social distancing within your bubble. Eat in or take out! Highly recommend this place for breakfast and brunch on the weekends!

* Decent sandwiches and coffee convenient to Naramata * On the way out of Penticton up to the Naramata Bench and its nice variety of wine and cheese tastings, this cafe/market offers up some decent sandwiches and coffee. I had the pork sandwich, which turned out to be a riff on the flavour profile for a Vietnamese banh mi. It had pickled carrots and cucumbers, some cilantro, some fish sauce (a mild amount), and some grilled pork that had a bit of a Vietnamese flavour profile to it. Overall not a bad sandwich, although I would certainly take a banh mi from a good Vietnamese bakery any day rather than this interpretation that is priced double and is "just close" in flavour. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/the-bench-market-penticton?select=rhqqG3bKKAyjmwo5pdZ_SQ#rhqqG3bKKAyjmwo5pdZ_SQ The espresso was nice and smooth with a proper crema. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/the-bench-market-penticton?select=tGxIzLAMg8KsNeZsHgsrEw#tGxIzLAMg8KsNeZsHgsrEw Overall a good stopover spot on the way or way back from the Naramata Bench!

Very nice freshly made food, but overpriced for what you get. Besides food to eat right away, there is a fair selection of fresh food and bottled sauces, oils, vinegar etc available for take away. The outside seating always seems to be busy, so it's luck if you can get a seat outside on the patio.

While I enjoyed some r and r with my wife, we dropped by this little cafe for lunch and breakfast. It's nestled on a hill in the middle of a residential area. If you don't use google maps you will not find it. This place has ample seating outdoors but it's kinda cramped inside. You have to navigate through its cluttered layout of shelves filled with organic preserves and grocery items. Once you take a look at their menu your mouth will salivate. Their array of sandwiches are well thought out and a decent size. I got the Sicilian with a side pickle. It was tasty and filling. I washed it down with this amazing organic root beer. The next day we returned for breakfast because I wanted eggs Benedict. Great stuff. Overall this place is really cool. It's a happening spot that many locals visit. The price is good for what you get. The only problem I have is the lack of space inside. Too cluttered for my taste.

Nice place. Nice staff. Limited choices and a bit pricy. The turn around time was OK. I think there are still some room for improvement.

Hard to give this place less than 5 stars because it offers tasty food, wonderful service as well as reasonable prices. Additionally, the cafe has a nice outdoor patio to have your lunch in the summer time in a very nice setting. The location is best when you are on your way to wine tasting in Naramata bench or other benches in the area since it is on Vancouver street.

If you want really good comforting breaky in penticton, this is the place to go. It does tend to get quite busy on the weekends so be prepared to either come early or wait in line but it's worth it :)

Simply incredible. Read the reviews, and came for the Bench Breakfast plate. It did not disappoint. Delicious Brie cheese, perfectly minted fresh fruit, lovely seasoned hard boiled eggs and savoury bacon. And my god, the cranberry bread. Don't miss out on this local gem!

I'll begin by stating that I used to be a very regular customer, it was my fave lunch/coffee place! then moved. Came in today for the first time in a year, and am super disappointed at the way food quality and service have seemed to slip. Ordered Avo Toast from the 'Breakfast All Day EveryDay' menu, only to be told I couldn't have it at 3:20pm. The staff were impatient and snippy with me and each other. I then ordered a breakfast burrito substitution. The greasy, lava hot (clearly microwaved) bland mess with even blander salsa was a big disappointment. I've had that item many times, this time, the burrito was almost inedible. The salsa was nowhere near as good as it used to be. The prices are higher, staff way less friendly, and there is every chance I won't be back after this. Come on guys. You had us, maybe you're getting lazy, or cheaping out, or understaffed...in any case, I'm sad to see this.

I was excited to try The Bench Market after seeing so many positive reviews on Yelp. The coffee menu is pretty standard. I tried both the latte and a cup of drip coffee, both were fine but nothing special. Nice spot to get some locally made products, if you are in the area.

Yummers! First time in Penticton and wanted something else besides Denny's or White Spot. Local hangout filled with people wanting Sunday brunch post run or with friends. Totally delivered with a piping hot big mug of Irish breakfast tea and a hot grilled panini style breakfast burrito filled with fresh ingredients and crisp spinach. Top notch and recommended. Great food, friendly service and fab playlist (80s Britpop is my absolute favorite btw).

We were hoping our Penticton streak here would continue, but this was a big overpriced disappointment. In comparison, Il Vecchio's sandwiches and Bad Tattoo's thin and potato salad left us wanting more. $10 Beach club was fresh, but the flavors combined into something completely uninspired. $6 Kids Grilled cheese was the biggest disappointment. A price like that we were expecting something special, but mom makes better ones at home.

Great place to come for brunch and coffee! We had the eggs benny, and it was a new twist on it that we really enjoyed. It was busy, so if you're looking for a quick fix this probably isn't the best place. It's worth the wait!

Food was good. People were friendly. It was soooo busy!!! Our food was still fresh and amazing as was the coffee. I'll be back

Love this place!! The bacon eggwich is the bomb!! Great coffee and desserts as well! Definitely coming back.