Sandy's Café of Benson

4.3 ( 132 reviews )
Checking... 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM See Hours
1601 Minnesota Ave, Benson, MN 56215, United States
+1 320-843-2125

Sandy's Café of Benson is a charming breakfast spot located at 1601 Minnesota Ave, Benson, MN. This beloved café combines a welcoming hometown vibe with mouthwatering dishes that leave guests eager to return. Customers like David Ebnet praise the friendly service and hearty meals that truly embody a home-cooked experience. With truck drivers like Marc Mercado steering fellow travelers to the café, Sandy's offers convenience with nearby 2-hour parking, further enhancing its appeal.

The reviews shine a light on signature dishes like the "Sunrise Surprise," and accredit the café's great coffee and robust menu that serves breakfast all day. Alexander Amundson emphasizes the personable staff, often including the owner, which adds to the cozy atmosphere. Bobby Sutton, known as BobbyZ, shares a fondness for the café's local charm and gossip while relishing the delicious food at unbeatable prices.

Dustin Niemeier notes the rustic ambience paired with excellent value and diverse weekly specials that keep patrons coming back for more. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Sandy's Café of Benson promises not only a meal but a delightful experience filled with warmth and community spirit.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts cheques
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Sandy's Café of Benson

David Ebnet
Jul 2,2025
Great home town dinner with good food, friendly service. I will definitely be back.
Marc Mercado
Jun 2,2025
Awesome place. I’m OTR truck driver. There is parking nearby that allows 2 hour parking. Sweet prices, but even more delicious food. Get the Sunrise Surprise. Clean facility. The bathroom was a little funky though. There was a 4” gap at the bottom of the door so if you’re gonna “drop off your friends at the pool,” be sure you do it quietly. ;) Other than that, will be back here for breakfast should I ever hit Benson again.
Bobby Sutton (BobbyZ)
May 22,2025
This place will surprise you. Inside it's a simple cafe very crowded for breakfast but for good reason. Food is great and for the cost you can't beat it. Great coffee and you can catch up on the local farming gossip as well lol. Don't let the looks fool you this place is great.
Alexander Amundson
May 2,2025
Sandy's Cafe is a great place to get a home cooked meal in the Benson area. The staff are great & even sometimes get to see the actual owner working and they actually talk to their customers. They also have a great mac salad! As well at all times you can get breakfast for any meal. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone who hasn't been there before or wants to have a great meal.
Dustin Niemeier
Apr 8,2025
It may be more secretly known as a quiet little place to order great food; with a great selection of specials available all throughout the week. Some may consider the atmosphere a bit rustic, but the value of the options available, and the usual friendly company that attend, is truly nice.
Cheezypotato
Mar 14,2025
It was perfect the food was perfectly cooked and I loved the overall atmosphere it was amazing I will be coming here again 10/10
Jeremy Stockdall
Mar 11,2025
Sandys is a small little cafe in a little town in MN. It is the type of place that everyone goes to on a Sunday morning after church and has coffee and breakfast. The wait staff and cooks, as well as the people are all down to earth honest kind of people. They cook and serve honest down home style food that warms you as much as if fills you up. The prices are very reasonable and the proportions are home grown. This is a place that you can sit and chat for hours and I have witnessed this very thing. I have had the biscuits and gravy, the traditional eggs and sausage breakfast. My kids had the french toast and omelet. As I take my dad tax bites, I have been able to sample several different breakfast options. All have been very good with the biscuits being soft and not crumbly with a good white gravy that only needed a touch of salt and pepper to bring it up to my preference. The french toast was cooked perfectly with rich maple syrup and buttery goodness. The omelet was every bit of 3 eggs and no skimping on filling either. This is the kind of place that you want to find and enjoy whenever possible so I highly recommend going if you ever are nearby.
Sally Peterson
Mar 9,2025
My 4 year old grandson and I had lunch there. Service is great, and food was delicious!! Kimberly rocked in the kitchen! We will definitely be going back.

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