Bennies

This restaurant is hidden in a hospital and next to a YMCA, but don't let that steer you away. When you walk in the place is packed with people and it was hard for us to even find a seat! We ended up sitting at the counter which was great. Ambiance is like any breakfast place but teeny tiny. My food took substantially longer than my friends & we ordered at the same time so that's why this place gets a 4 versus a 5. He had the breakfast burrito which he loved, and I had the green chile Benny- which they are known for. WOW! The eggs were cooked perfectly, home made biscuit was amazing. And the cheddar hashbrowns it came with were delicious. No notes. They also have like 20 flavors of coffee but the cool part is they have a great assortment of sugar free flavors too! I recommend the iced sugar free white chocolate latte!

The food here is good and you get great value as they don't price gouge you like other restaurants. Love coming here!

Bennies weekday mid morning was delightful! The vibe of the staff was helpful and happy, their little corner of the YMCA entrance was clean and tidy. I loved my ham and scallion quiche, flavor and crust were perfect. We sat there for quite a while, great place to visit, easy to hear. Bennies is a great place to connect w friends. I'll return.

If you are in the area, eat here! Catered a breakfast for 20. French toast, pastries, quiche, and more all were excellent! So good we stopped by on our way out of town the next day. Don't miss it!

This is the most underrated restaurant in all of the Colorado Springs/Monument area. They serve breakfast and lunch (and have a full coffee bar) and are located in the lobby of the Monument YMCA. Don't let the location fool you as their space is bright, open, inviting and comfortable. I can vouch for the roasted chili Benedict (so flavorful and always cooked perfectly), the BLT (generous portion with thick bacon and served on the most wonderfully thick yet light bread that is made in house), the breakfast burrito (flavorful and hearty), and the turkey salami sandwich (also on their amazing bread with perfect proportions of meat and other delicious goodies). Also love their made in house pickles. Really, I can't imagine anything from this gem being less than delicious. The food is fresh, thoughtfully paired, and always filling. Whoever picks their fruit is a genius as it's always ripe and sweet. The staff is professional, hard working and friendly- from their management (Danny) to Jill of all Trades (Greta) to their baristas and runners (Tate and all the others)! Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant so I can say, "I told you so!"

Do not be confused or put off by Bennies location! We were a little concerned we had accidentally come to a hospital cafeteria when we arrived? But on entering the lobby a lovely MODERN CAFE was revealed ! The espresso machine was in full swing cranking out special "house mixes " of exciting coffee creations!' Dad loved his Extreme Caramel but was also slightly jealous of my "chocolate covered cherry " latte . Dads breakfast BLT came with a literal "fruit mandala" almost too pretty to eat ? But too delicious to resist ! And my asparagus/tomato quiche was a slice of delight .... Actually a whole personal pie ! The only complaint I could conjure? The staff was SO UPBEAT & ENTHUSIASTIC about every menu choice .... they were no help in choosing among so many wonderful menu items? Including 3 flavors of NEwOrleans style BEIGNETS !I Would definitely recommend finding this out of the way cafe .

Discovered Bennies while searching for new places to have breakfast/lunch.The restaraunt itself is comfy, but fairly small, with somewhat limited seating. We arrived around 10:30 AM to avoid the crowd (smart!), which began arriving around 11:00. We easily found a table, but when we left around 11:25, it was PACKED! The restarunt is located in the same building that houses the Tri-Lakes Family YMCA, which likely accounts for its smaller size and large crowds around lunch time (that and the excellent food!). The service was outstanding. I ordered at the counter and the food came very quickly. I was amazed at how big their menu is! And every dish I saw them serve was gorgeous! Even though the Eggs Benedicts (hence, Bennies) seems to be their signature dish (the ones I saw on tables looked amazing), I ordered The Scrambled, with spinach/green chilies/Gruyere cheese (yay-nobody has Gruyere!). The eggs were perfectly prepared. I also loved the house-made bread and the cheddar potatoes, as well as the highly edible and tasty fruit garnish. It took everythink in me not to order one of their beignet trios or a muffin! The quiche looked amazing too. Next time! AND there WILL be a NEXT TIME!I confess, for the price, I thought the portions were a little smallish, but at least I didn't leave feeling stuffed. They were definitely not Black Bear Diner portions. Rather, they were healthy portions and I was completely sated when I left! I also know that this (smaller portions/bigger price tags) is becoming the norm in the current economy, so not meant as a criticism, just an FYI. Check it out...you will not be disappointed!

Beautiful, healthy, delicious food in a friendly atmosphereI love the coffee and food here. The staff is so friendly and helpful. It is the perfect spot for breakfast, coffee, lunch,or a post-workout smoothie.I'm so grateful that this spot in the Y is not empty anymore. It is now a lovely area for our local community to socialize. I'm also excited about their new weekend hours!

Calling all foodies...Monument people do you have any idea what a little gem you have right under your noses in the YMCA building??? An amazing cafe fit for the biggest foodies. It has it all, great music playing, great service but best of all unique breakfast and lunch items to die for. The food feels upscale made with care and absolutely delicious. Grab yourself a latte and be spoiled by a little known place you have to try to believe

Perfectly prepared "jammy" eggs with fresh-made hollandaise over greens. Well prepared breakfast with friendly counter service. I will come back with the goal of sampling the whole menu over time. Highly recommended.