Benson’s

Great little diner family restaurant in Cambridge. Food is always fresh and hot and they have one of the best small simple salad bars. also don’t forget to save room for dessert they have a huge dessert menu and everything is always good no matter what you pick.

Can’t wait for a reason to return to this charming downhome restaurant! The food is perfect and the prices are good enough that one has to figure a larger percentage in tip just to be fair.
The staff was most accommodating when I had to wait a substantial time for my other party. The service was just right, attentive but never intrusive. The waitress was just a bit defensive when I asked about gluten-​free, responding that they didn’t have a separate menu, so I just smiled and said I didn’t expect one but that sometimes it was necessary for waitstaff to check with the cook about ingredients and that sometimes the cook would be careful if s/​he knew bread product crumbs were already on a certain grill. That seemed to set her at ease. But I think she was just anxious to provide good service.
We wound up ordering omelets and it turned out you can just simply ask for whatever you want in them — don’t have to follow the menu. The coffee was really quite tasty, I’m pleased to note. My cheddar and mushroom omelet was absolutely delicious, especially where the high-​quality cheese had gotten fried a little. Must’ve used butter on the grill to make it taste that good.
We wanted to sit inside the low-​ceilinged restaurant to talk (and it was most pleasant with no problems with noise level despite quite a few patrons), but for those on the go, there’s an ice cream stand in the same parking lot. I’m happy to mention that there are entrances from both Route 22 and 67 so there isn’t any tricky maneuvering to get in or out.

I went to Benson’s for the first time last night. What a hidden gem!
Sure, it’s a little outdated, but that’s part of its charm. The staff was absolutely fantastic! Everyone was extremely friendly, and our waitress was able to strike that perfect balance where she was attentive, but not bothersome.
The food is your standard diner fare, but it’s done right. Our group consisted of four hungry guys, and we left satisfied.
I will absolutely be returning, but with my family this time.
Dinner at Benson’s was an absolute pleasure! I can’t wait stop in again!

Great little local diner. I had the French Dip sandwich which was one of the best I ever had. Cute place, friendly service and reasonable prices. The pecan pie was also very good.

Ian W’s review is outstanding. YES, YES and YES. Come here for all of those reasons.
I had breakfast here Tuesday after Labor Day, sat at the counter surrounded by the local gentlemen, it was a fine experience. I would gladly come here again. Super friendly waitstaff, inexpensive and quick meal. It’s a home run.

Located at the corner of Routes 22 & 67 (West), Benson’s is a decent local family diner serving up homestyle American cooking for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As you enter the parlor, there is a U-​shaped counter where the locals sit and chat and there’s also dining room seating on the right (seat yourself). For tall people, just be careful since the ceilings are fairly low. The place has a classic homey feel which is decorated nicely.
The breakfast menu is served anytime offering eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, French toast, meats, hash browns, muffins, and more. The lunch/​dinner menu offers appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, grinders, steak, chicken, seafood, pasta, comfort food (ham, turkey, liver & onions pork), salad bar, and desserts (ice cream, pies, puddings, cakes). Prime Rib is served on Fridays-​Sundays while it lasts! The food is not fancy and the prices are reasonable with breakfast items under $ 6 and complete dinners for $ 7-​$ 18.
I sat myself in the main dining room and the place was filled with a lot of older graying folks. I had the special which was Honey Dijon BBQ Chicken Breast ($ 9.95) served with potato, vegetable, bread, and salad bar. The salad bar is small and offers lettuce, garnishes, dressings, pasta salad and tuna macaroni salad. The basket of bread with butter was served warm. The dinner arrived in about 10 minutes. The chicken was very tender and juicy. The mashed potatoes with gravy and cole slaw were decent tasting, standard diner fare. I passed on dessert since I was planning to grab an ice cream cone across the parking lot at Benson’s Dairy Bar (seasonal). The service was friendly and attentive. I would recommend this place for a good homestyle meal, if you’re traveling through this neck of the woods.