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Ben's Cafe in Lawson is a calm, bright cafe with floor-to-ceiling windows onto trees and bushes. It is at its best for scones with jam and cream and an unhurried morning. It serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. Bellevue Park is a two-minute walk away.
About Ben's Cafe
Food at Ben's Cafe
Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served, and burgers are on the menu. One diner had both a pulled pork and a beef burger with chips. Scones are a regular favourite, served light and fresh with strawberry jam and freshly whipped cream. There is a kids' menu.
What to order: Scones with strawberry jam and cream · Pulled pork burger with chips · Coffee milkshake
Coffee and drinks
Coffee drinkers say their coffee arrives promptly, and one visitor enjoyed a large mug of it with scones. A coffee milkshake can be made on request, with the coffee flavour adjusted to taste.
A social enterprise cafe
Ben's Cafe is run as a social enterprise. It serves food and drinks while supporting young people with disability, and its stated aim is an inclusive space where everyone in the community can gather and young people with disabilities can work and connect. Visitors say the staff are welcoming and accommodating, and one visitor said the service felt rare these days.
Facilities at Ben's Cafe
What visitors say about Ben's Cafe
- 💬Friendly, unhurried service that shows guests to a table
- 💬Quiet, relaxing atmosphere, especially on weekday mornings
- 💬Light, fresh scones with jam and cream praised by several visitors
Near Ben's Cafe
Visitor tips for Ben's Cafe
- ✓The inside-outside space is heated, which helps on cooler mountain days.
- ✓Ask staff about a coffee milkshake; one visitor had one made even though it was not on the menu.
- ✓Bellevue Park is close enough for a short stroll before or after your meal.
Getting to Ben's Cafe
Ben's Cafe is at 10 Benang St, Lawson NSW 2783. Parking is available, and the cafe is step-free throughout.
FAQ
Does Ben's Cafe have a kids' menu?
Yes, it has a kids' menu, and there are outdoor tables as well as indoor seating.
Can I bring my dog to Ben's Cafe?
Dogs are welcome outside, on the outdoor seating.
Is the outdoor area heated?
The inside-outside space is heated, so it is comfortable on cooler days.
Is there step-free access?
Yes, the cafe is step-free.