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Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Bakery

Cozy breakfast & lunch spot serving a French menu of coffee, pastries, quiches & light fare. People often mention delicious, Thornton, French, great, pastries, nice, friendly,


Address

716 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801

Website

www.benjaminfrenchbakery.com

Contact

(407) 797-2253

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (679 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 8 AM to 6 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (7) Thornton (7) French (7) great (7) pastries (6) nice (6) friendly (6)
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  • 5/5 Addison H. 1 year ago on Google
    Came in with a Groupon with zero expectations and left with a new spot! The latte I had was excellent and the pastries I tried were all delicious (fruit tart, blueberry croissant, and crème brûlée). Also had a quiche that was well prepared with quality crust and a perfect size to be filling but not too much. Regardless of the Groupon I will be coming back here. The location is in the thick of Thornton Park and has a very relaxed vibe inside with some nice outside seating as well. Give this place a go instead of the Starbucks down the street, you’ll be glad you did.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B W. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has the best chocolate croissants and pastries in all of Central Florida. The store is beautiful, and they have a wide range of pastries to choose from. You can't go wrong with all the choices on the menu. The chicken club sandwich is amazing bring your appetite the sandwich is huge.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marilyn C. 2 years ago on Google
    If you found this review because you are looking to choose a delicious French Bakery for breakfast I must tell you... THIS IS YOUR PLACE! I loved this place, pastries are not so sweet, just my favorites!!! 🥐😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Char N. 3 years ago on Google
    LOVE 💕!! Food was so good 😋 Excellent breakfast stop!! Fun, funky, neighborhood of Thornton Park is cool & chic. You can sit outside and get an artistic view. Delicious fresh classic French fare. Croquet Madam -YUM!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alisha A. 8 months ago on Google
    I get around Orlando a lot and I have to tell you about Benjamin’s!! Wow! Exceptional Food! Taste and combination on point. I love French cafes but this place far exceeded my expectations! Wonderful employees that are super friendly and helpful! The iced latte I got was cinnamon and caramel and was perfectly balanced with sweet and creamy notes! The sandwich I got was on a baguette and was huge!! I thought it would be half the size I got! The sandwich was called the Monroe I think. It was layered with so much flavor and the bread was fresh and delicious! This is a must see for Breakfast, Brunch and lunch!! Bring the girls or a business meet up! I came alone and had a wonderful spot to people watch. The inside was clean and cool with lovely lowfi tunes playing. I will definitely come here again it beats anything else here at Thornton park!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nykki G. 1 year ago on Google
    Appx 5 days ago, I posted a review. The owner responded. I returned today and tried an apple Danish and enjoyed it! The crust was flaky and melt in your mouth. I also was given a surprise (a replacement tart) which made my last tart experience a thing of the past. Thank you to the owner for reaching out and for being open to even hearing the not-so-good reviews.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dorina E. 7 months ago on Google
    This is a lovely Cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. They had many goodies for food, I had a spinach and feta quiche that was delicious along with a cappuccino which was also tasty. Would highly recommend a visit to this Cafe!

  • 5/5 Hannah G. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was great. Service was great. They have a really nice variety of sandwiches, pastries, and drinks. All very quality. We tried the St. Tropez and the Bourdeaux. We recommend them both along with the fresh plain croissants!

  • 3/5 Roger C. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was great, I ordered Crepes and lava cake. Service was good as well, the lady taking my order was friendly and help full. I noticed the place needed serious dusting on the fans and all of the decor.

  • 5/5 D R. 8 months ago on Google
    Great little French hole in the wall. The coffee was excellent and the lava cake was divine. The ambience is relaxing and both servers were attentive and nice, always with a smile 👍. Check restaurant out if you are in the area. Plenty of decent restaurants within walking distance. Will return. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Andres V. 7 months ago on Google
    Came here for the first time and tried the almond croissant and it was delicious. Staff was very friendly. Bakery located in perfect corner with outside seating and perfect spot to people watch. I definitely recommend checking out this French bakery.

  • 5/5 Teo L. 1 year ago on Google
    A great coffee shop, with quality coffees and very friendly and helpful staff. It is worth trying the espresso and croissants, natural or with almonds. The neighborhood is super nice and the proximity to the park suggests a walk around the lake.

  • 5/5 Ana L. 1 year ago on Google
    Super cute place in downtown Orlando. Service was awesome, we received a warm welcome from the 2 ladies working. Loved it!!!

  • 5/5 Elaine L. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this little French bakery. The location is Thornton Park is very close to Lake Eola. I usually get the same thing- The St. Tropez 1/2 baguette and a coffee of some sort. It’s always fresh and very filling.

  • 5/5 Cindy B. 1 year ago on Google
    Dog friendly! And delicious! Quiche had a nice, flaky crust and perfect filling! My date had the campagne quiche with spinach and feta 😋. I enjoyed a caramel cappuccino and croissant. It was so yummy. Friendly server brought ice water and puppuccino for Zeus. We'll be back!

  • 5/5 Jonaz M. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best French bakery in town. There's some wait after ordering but it is worth it. Will def come back.

  • 5/5 Garrett B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is great. The food is good, and authentic. I generally don't care about salad dressing very much, but their dressing was amazing! The store was nice, clean, and pleasant. They have a cozy little loft upstairs where you can eat. The owner is very friendly, and stopped to talk to us both times we were there so far.

  • 4/5 Tash B. 1 year ago on Google
    The cutest little stop in Thornton Park, I had superb service and a delicious croissant. I would definitely recommend you make a stop there before enjoying the rest of the area.

  • 5/5 Austin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed my lunch and coffee at this hidden gem in Thornton Park! Great service and everything was freshly prepared. Very chill atmosphere great for working, relaxing or sitting outside and enjoying a sunny afternoon. I had a chicken, feta, spinach crepe with an egg on top and a side salad. Completed my visit with an Americano that was made as ordered and was quite tasty.

  • 5/5 Clinton V. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my Thornton park spot. I get the ham, egg and cheese croissant and a large latte with Carmel. I have been coming to this place for years and this is the only thing I get to eat. I do get the fresh squeezed O.J. from time to time but this is just the place to chill early in the am and have a nosh and people watch.

  • 5/5 Mike W. 1 year ago on Google
    Man, what a great little bakery, my wife and I had 6 pastries between the 2 of us. While I thought they were fantastic my wife wished they were a little sweeter. Shed still give it 4 stars Get the strawberry and creme thing.

  • 5/5 Quay H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good experience. Food came out fast. Love the egg on top of the sandwich.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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