Benson's Bakery, Cafe & Bar

Service is always fast, and the girls at the checkout are always nice and friendly. Pastries are the best in the area, and every time I try thinking that prices could be lower, I stop myself right away, because I know that when I go to Boston, I pay way more for something that's worth less. My husband and I spoke recently how this location was considered somewhat unlucky until Emily opened her business here, and now no one remembers anymore that just until recently Benson's hasn't been a neighborhood staple. What a wonderful transformation made within such short period of time... thank you, Emily, for making your dream come true!
5 7 years ago (16-05-2018)

Very nice place to grab a bite to eat or a pastry. You will not be disappointed. Had the bullafo chicken wrap, one of the best I have had.
5 7 years ago (27-05-2018)

We ate lunch here for the first time today. The wraps were delicious, and the staff was very friendly. We also stopped on our way home later in the day to take some pastries home, and we weren't disappointed! They were worth it. The restaurant itself is a little small, so during busy times it can be a little stuffy when it's hot outside, but even so, everything else makes up for it.
5 7 years ago (05-05-2018)

Unfortunately my experience was thru what was received for my Birthday by my husband. He wanted to make everything special, asked me what kind of cake I would like, and I replied a Black Forest Cake, because I love cherries! So, he chooses your bakery to order my cake, ask to order a Black Forest Cake, and instead of just telling him I’m sorry we don’t make those, in turn you said well we can’t make it with cherries, but we can make if with raspberries????? Really, a bakery....and you tell him with raspberries, anyone who bakes knows it would be with cherries.....Now of course he’s not sure, doesn’t really know what it’s suppose to look like, confused and feeling overwhelmed he says okay, because you’re the bakery, you would know. Now this is where the poor customer service has played into this whole experience, why didn’t you just tell him sorry we can’t accommodate you, and recommend a place that can, rather then trying to make the SALE, then you would have a happy repeat customer. He was so upset when he picked up the cake (already paid for in advance) covered with raspberries, no another mislead statement, there were a few raspberries and then to put the icing on the cake (no pun intended), my name was misspelled!!! So, unfortunately he and myself are disappointed and won’t return. Had you just told the truth in the beginning, we probably would be a repeat customer for your honesty rather than just making a SALE!
2 7 years ago (27-02-2018)

Today was my first visit with a friend and it was honestly the BEST! My friend and i were looking for a cafe that was open late to just have a coffee and chill out and we found so much more here! We ended up getting dinner because we were hungry and they serve meals here! Their pastries are DELICIOUS and they have such a wide variety of flavors for their drinks too! I got a cookie dough hot chocolate after my meal! 😋😋 The music was great too! And the staff was very patient and friendly! We'll definitely be coming here again (especially cuz i found out they sell alcohol as well!! Theres a bar attached just down the stairs and to the right inside the cafe!!!) This place has everything you need/want! Comfort food! Friendly faces! Non-dairy options! A COUCH! Lol! I highly recommend this place!
5 7 years ago (03-04-2018)