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Bensons Café And Restaurant

1710 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

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1710 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia

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+61 3 9754 2726
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bensons Café And Restaurant

Belgrave visitors grab a hearty breakfast or settle into unhurried dinners just steps from the Puffing Billy railway. The Main Street corner cafe keeps the pace easy, offering pet-friendly outdoor tables and sunlit window seats that welcome lingering catch-ups without pressure to clear out. Tables regularly fill with thick-cut pumpkin, feta, and spinach toast on sourdough, or chili scrambled eggs on toasted croissants paired with robust coffee. When evening rolls in, the kitchen pivots seamlessly to weeknight steak specials and hearty mains with wine.

  • Pre-Train Breakfast Hub: Steps from Belgrave station, offering hearty plates and takeaway cups before boarding Puffing Billy.
  • Day-to-Night Dining: Pivots from daytime sourdough toasts and coffee to weeknight steak specials and evening wine.
  • Pet-Friendly Outdoor Area: Features dedicated open-air seating where guests can dine alongside their dogs.
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Key Advantages of Bensons Café And Restaurant

Why visitors and locals choose Bensons Café And Restaurant for meals throughout the day

  • Ideal Stop for Puffing Billy Travelers

    Located right by Belgrave's heritage train station, the cafe provides timely sit-down meals, efficient service, and thoughtful takeaway accommodations before boarding.

    perfect for relaxing before or after your Puffing Billy ride

    anisha bala

  • Relaxed Respite on Dandenong Ranges Trips

    Guests exploring Belgrave or the Dandenong Ranges town strip can stop in for restorative, generous breakfast platters and quality coffee on their journey.

    it’s a perfect spot to relax with a good cup of coffee

    Ivan Tseng

  • Welcoming Space for Group Gatherings

    Large parties, wedding parties, and multi-generational groups find accommodating seating and a diverse menu with zero pressure to leave quickly.

    13 of us went to lunch the day before a wedding, this place is amazing.

    Do Dar

  • Family-Friendly Dining Atmosphere

    Thoughtful amenities for children and casual seating make it an effortless destination for family meals where everyone feels accommodated.

    super friendly once I came here with my family they gave my son paper and colored pens

    Dhafer Alshehri

  • Evening Dining and Weeknight Specials

    Bensons transitions seamlessly into an evening dining spot offering satisfying specials like steak night right in central Belgrave.

    Came here for the $25 steak night, and we were not disappointed.

    Binny Hendrix

  • Pet-Friendly Outdoor Seating

    Guests dining with dogs can sit outdoors while enjoying quick service and generous cafe meals.

    Outdoor area is available and it is pet friendly.

    Jay

Customer favorites from hearty morning plates to evening dinners

  • Steak Sandwich and Chips

    her nephew said the steak sandwich and chips were great, in fact he said the chips were the best he'd ever had

    I L

  • Chilly Scrambled Egg on a Toasted Croissant

    I ordered the “Chilly Scrambled Egg on a toasted croissant”, and it arrived within minutes — cooked perfectly and nicely seasoned.

    Rojan Kafle

  • Pumpkin, Feta, and Spinach Toast on Sourdough

    I’m completely hooked on their pumpkin, feta, and spinach toast on sourdough, it’s an absolute must-try! Every time, it’s toasted to perfection.

    Dhanushani Perera

  • Butter Chicken

    tried the butter chicken which was new in the menu. And it was really good. that was the best butter chicken i ever had.

    Samip Rijal

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that elevate every visit to Belgrave

  • Complimentary takeaway packaging for tight train departures

    When patrons need to dash across to Puffing Billy on a tight schedule, staff proactively offer free takeaway boxes so travellers can take their meals without missing departure.

  • Dedicated gluten-free ingredient customization

    Staff assist diners managing dietary requirements by clearly walking through specific burger ingredient substitutions to ensure orders are safely and fully gluten-free.

  • Fresh-pour timing for takeaway orders

    To keep takeaway coffee at peak quality and warmth, staff coordinate prep timing to pour beverages precisely upon customer arrival rather than leaving them to sit cold.

  • Drawing materials provided for children

    Visiting families receive paper and colored pens for children from team members, keeping younger guests happily entertained at their seats.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit around train schedules, outdoor seating, and dinner service

  • Time Your Visit for Train Departures

    If you are visiting before catching the Puffing Billy train, allow plenty of time in your schedule; food preparation can take around 30 minutes during busy periods, though takeaway containers are available if you need to dash off.

  • Opt for Outdoor Seating with Pets

    If you are bringing a dog along on your day out in Belgrave, head to the designated outdoor seating area where pets are welcome.

  • Catch Weeknight Dinner Specials

    Beyond daytime brunch, the kitchen runs dedicated evening dinner services including special offerings like a $25 steak night on select nights.

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