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    Ben's Fast Food

    4.5 (216 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Laura C.

    Look, I know you don't wanna eat healthy neither do I but hot damn, Ben's is really where it's at. Complex proteins in a bowl? Can I get a heck yeah! I got the green smoothie which made me feel like my body truly is a temple (it was good and very clean tasting). I got a bowl that has rice, chick peas, and a bunch of yummy goodness. This was a to go order as I can't speak on service necessarily. But I do admit the food is divine and I feel like a brand new person after eating this bowl and smoothie.

    "Wagyu Beef Mixed Bowl"
    Gabe Y.

    My coworkers and I picked up the "Wagyu Beef Mixed Bowl + Rosemary Balsamic Sauce" as part of a union lunch and were not impressed. On first impression, while the beef wasn't dry, it definitely did not taste like wagyu due to the lack of *any* intramuscular fat/fat in general. If it was in fact wagyu, it must have been the round roast. On the other hand, I felt like it was a good portion of meat. The pickled red onions gave some necessary contrast in terms of flavor and texture. The bowl came with a good helping of vegetables such as a mixed greens salad, cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, pickled red onions, and pine nuts with a side of brown rice. To me, the balsamic sauce was pretty good but to many of my coworkers, it was not their preference. It was filling enough in terms of portion size. I have no idea how much the union paid for this bowl but I hope that it was in line with every other meal on the menu. I suppose for the price and "clean eating", this is a good deal but I wouldn't go out of my way to get food here. There wasn't a major "wow" factor. As my coworker said, "There's so many food places out there, I don't have time nor money for mediocre."

    I LOVE pickled onions
    Candy Z.

    I was staying at a hotel in San Jose for a business trip and jumped on Yelp to search for healthy dining options in my immediate area. The food looked really good for Ben's reviews but I was a bit concerned about it being a "cloud kitchen" and having to pick-up my food through a locker (I definitely do not like the lack of human interaction with this process.) But again, the food looked really good and healthy, they were open late, had great pricing and had great reviews. I decided to give them a try, and I'm so happy that I did. The food is really REALLY good, and you don't feel terrible and bloated afterward! I liked it so much that I ordered a second time, with multiple items to sustain me on my drive back to SoCal. The green smoothie was tasty, so were the potatoes and garbanzos, as well as the chocolate pudding. At first I thought the pudding was kind of small, but it is very decadent (and healthy) that it was actually very filling and satisfied my craving for something sweet. I also LOVE that it is sweetened with dates! Both times I ordered chicken meals - and both times they were delicious. The thyme dressing is sooo good, you have to try it. Also the food was ready INCREDIBLY fast! One thing to note, if you are picking-up in person, is that the area it is in, is literally "rough." There are a plethora of campers, trailers, and homeless folks on Ruff street. It looks and feels sketchy, but the food and prices are so good, that I was willing to come back a second time and I plan to order again whenever I'm in the area. May God bless you Ben's Fast Food, I pray you continue to be guided on your quest to deliver fresh and healthy food to the masses!

    Pork Shoulder Hearty Bowl
    Christine S.

    $10 for a fast and healthy meal - my partner and I have both ordered from this place many times and always enjoy our bowls. Tonight he got the Pork shoulder hearty bowl (more grains/carbs) while I got the Chicken Mixed bowl (half grains & half greens for the base). You can also select what kind of sauce you want with your bowl, like Lemon Thyme or Rosemary Balsamic. Seems like this place is a cloud kitchen that usually preps meals to go, since when we picked up the order there were a ton of other food delivery drivers also waiting at these lockers that have different orders assigned to them. So far no complaints though, since we've always gotten correct orders and within a reasonable amount of time.

    Name of street & building
    Sonia V.

    I think this place is designed to be just a DoorDash/food delivery service type of spot. There is no dining in. The building is shared with multiple restaurants and you order at a kiosk, and grab your food to go. The area feels a little sketchy. That said, the food itself was pretty good. Definitely fit for all the health nuts! I got the veggie mix bowl. The portion is pretty big, and can be shared. Can definitely also be split (since ya know, healthy portions matter). Food itself was light and tasty I got the chipotle sauce and it wasn't too bad. I added extra pickled onions which added good flavor and more texture. Good mix of greens, grains, and veggies! Definitely did not feel guilty after eating this meal; and yes I ate the whole portion.

    Pork mixed bowl
    Ty C.

    Great healthy option, great late night option, great late night SUNDAY option, great affordable option! Healthy, fresh, hot, cooked perfectly, nothing soggy, veggies just slightly al dente (great sign that they are not just sitting there warming) nice flavors, nothing over powering, no sugar added. Choice of sauce. I was extremely impressed. It is usually expensive to eat healthy. Ben's fast food nailed it with everything. Affordable and healthy and filling. If I had one of these nearby it would probably be my go to option, especially on the late night. The food was prepared fast, less than 10 minutes. It probably had at least 10 different ingredients.

    Sunil R.

    Ben's has fast food in the name but don't let that fool you. I would not put it in the same category as what you envision when you think of fast food. The food is healthy, yummy, and high quality. Both my taste buds and waist line were happy after the meal which does not happen too often. Note that this is a pickup spot at a Cloud Kitchen-type place and not a restaurant. I was thrown off when I drove there and it brought me to a warehouse-type building. The ordering system was very convenient and high-tech. I placed the order online and then you get texted the locker that you pick up the food from and you can open it using your phone.

    Chickpea and Yukon (V) Chickpea & Potato Garden Bowl

    When I opened the box, my first thought was "aw man, I got scammed". It looks nothing like the photo. I got the chickpea and roasted Yukon potato grain bowl and both were a dark brown color -- but not in an appetizing way, they look shrunken, old, and decrepit. Chickpeas and Yukon potatoes are supposed to be yellow. Tastes really gross and sour. Looks like compost! I will be feeding this to my worms, who knows if they'll even like it.

    Melissa H.

    Ordered via DoorDash and they got my order perfectly right! It was packaged well for travel too. I ordered the hearty chicken bowl which was extremely filling. The chicken was fresh and well-made and went well with the other ingredients in the bowl. I wish I had gotten the chicken bowl with more greens because it was a bit too much of the same consistency, but that's my own fault. I'll be ordering from here again! FYI it is a cloud kitchen.

    Chicken Mixed Bowl
    Katie R.

    An unfortunately disappointing experience that did not live up to the fast food name. Was super excited to try healthy fast food, especially at those prices....under $10 for their pork or chicken bowls?! Hell yeah! Food was more of a meh okay, than a hell yeah. Overall the bowl seemed like it was a good size, but upon further look, there was very little meat. There was plenty of grains and veggies, but hardly any protein (I guess this makes sense with the pricing). Would definitely recommend ordering double meat if you want to end the meal closer to full. I know the intention is eating healthy, but protein is healthy and there wasn't much there. The chicken and pork were both super tender and the sauces were pretty flavorful, so I will give them that, but still nothing to write home about. I ordered for delivery, it said the food would be ready and delivered within 39-53 minutes, flash forward 1 hour and 40 minutes later and the food finally arrived. This wasn't a driver issue either, the order was accepted immediately, but it wasn't until over an hour later that it said it was being worked on. Definitely not what I was expecting for fast food.

    Mixed chicken salad with extra Avocado

    This was nice! We got the mixed chicken salad and it very yummy and healthy! Thoughtfully packaged with the warm salad on the left and the cold salad on the right. No waste with the plastic cutleries. We paid for extra avocados. I do think the chicken and Avocado portions could be a bit more as we only got one bite each (hubby and I). We will be back though as it left a great impression on us. Also, just walk on, place your order on the screen, pick up in less than 10mins!

    Pork Shoulder Mixed Bowl
    Jessica M.

    I ordered a pork shoulder mixed bowl with chipotle sauce after work last week. It had been a long week and I was too tired to cook. I ordered online and was given a quick estimate of when the food would be ready for pick up. The food is at a place that has take out for a lot of different food spots, but has no seating. So definitely more of a pick up and go type situation. The bowl was inexpensive, fast and fairly healthy. I was still a bit hungry after eating the bowl. Maybe if I had ordered an extra portion of meat, it would have been more filling. The food fit the bill- I wanted something fast, relatively inexpensive, and easy. I don't think I will find myself craving this again- but might pick it up if I am in the area.

    Chicken Garden Bowl w/ added Avocado & extra chicken ($15)
    John D.

    Ben Commandments Hi Ben, I know you read these reviews, and I love that in a business owner, especially since this is presumably a business you'd like to grow and maybe turn into a full-fledged brick-and-mortar. So, in order for one to grow in both life and business, one needs constructive criticism and feedback from consumers. So, even though I'm just some jerkoff from Yelp, I really hope you know that from the bottom of my heart, I'm really trying to help. I have quite a few friends who are restaurant owners and relatives who've owned restaurants in the past, and I know how hard they work, so I have much love and respect. The Good: *I love the ethos of this place: clean, plant-based food (sans the meat ofc) at a very reasonable price point. *Beef was a winner. It reminded me of my homemade corned beef. *Vegan Chocolate Pudding was superb. Very clean, great flavor, and, unlike my gf's (Carissa K) experience earlier this year, it had a thick and pudding-like texture. *Chicken had good flavor, but some of my pieces were a bit dry. I would rec changing to dark meat to maintain moisture--and boost the flavor--but I understand why you'd keep with the breast meat in order to satisfy the "healthy" angle. *Overall, my "mixed bowl" was really satisfying. I liked the mix of veggies, grains, and seeds, which made for a satisfying dish where every bite was a different combination of flavors. The Meh: *Smoky chipotle sauce really fits the bill with a fantastic smoky flavor and creaminess--but there's zero heat. If someone orders an item with "Chipotle," they should expect just a modicum of heat, but, alas and alack, none was to be found. Ben, we're in San José. Bring the heat. We can take it. I promise. :) *My bowl ate a little dry; the sauce wasn't quite enough to cover the whole thing, and I didn't order the "extra" sauce combo (for a nominal fee, ofc). I actually added a little soy/ponzu sauce and some Tabasco® Chipotle sauce to the bowl, and it worked wonders. The Ugly: *Potato/Chickpea side was not good. The only positive thing I can say is that the chickpeas were cooked well, but the taters were almost all undercooked, and there was no discernable spice flavoring. It literally just tasted like taters and chickpeas. Now, if this was your goal, then mission accomplished. But, personally, I'd love some curry powder on those bad boys. And again, we're in SJ, so don't be afraid to bring it. I hope I wasn't too rough. I think overall, this is a 3.5* experience, but I'm going to round down to give you an opportunity to grow, as we'll probably be back because we're always looking for healthy, tasty and economical options for delivery and you def fit that bill. So keep up the good work, clean up a few things, and you'll def be in 4-5* territory. Until next time. Love, Peace and Chicken Grease, JD ^__^ (Ov0) {| |} ---"--"---

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    why'd they give a smoothie from the freezer. flavor was good but it was definitely a leftover

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    Ask the Community - Ben's Fast Food

    Safe for celiacs?

    Hi Fatima, Thanks for reaching out to us.… 

    How come you don't list the ingredients for the sauces?

    Hello JM, We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please understand that we maintain confidentiality regarding our recipes. However, we provide detailed allergen and nutrition information to accommodate any allergies you may have.… 

    Do you have an actual dining room to eat or just pickup and delivery? Thanks, Debbi

    Hey Debbi, we only offer pickup and delivery options.

    Are any of your proteins marinated with vinegar?

    Hi there, none of our proteins are marinated with vinegar. We use vinegar in all our sauces and the pickled onions.

    Do you use parprika or any peppers for the spice of your chicken?

    Yes, we use paprika & black pepper.

    Are your dressings/sauces safe for nut allergies?

    Yes - we do have nuts in our kitchen, but the sauces are made from sunflower seeds.

    I can't have tomato. Is there any tomato in the bff seasoning?

    Hi Bobbie, we do not use tomato in any of our seasonings.

    Is there parking for this restaurant?

    Yes, there are allocated lots for delivery drivers that are 5 minutes only. All other parking is open to the public.

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    Pork Belly w/ caramelized oyster sauce, peach salsa, ngo gai, jimmy nardellos ($24)
    Pork Belly w/ caramelized oyster sauce, peach salsa, ngo gai, jimmy nardellos ($24)
    A rich sparkling white that's not too dry

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    A rich sparkling white that's not too dry
    Meso Modern Mediterranean

    Meso Modern Mediterranean

    3.9
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$
    Grab-and-go
    Full bar

    They no longer serve their popular lamb shank, bummer…read more We started with the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower. The cauliflower had a nice crunch, and the batter was well-seasoned and flavorful. Grilled Octopus was excellent as always, my favorite dishes here. Lamb Osso Bucco was served with orzo rice, peas, morels. Lamb was tender and well-seasoned. Tamarind Glazed Salmon served with kale and red quinoa. The salmon itself was good, but I don't think the quinoa was a good match with the dish. The flatbread was the most disliked item we had. It was a bit bland and too doughy. We enjoyed the Peyrassol Rosé (France 2025), which was not only nice to see but also nice to drink. Love the smooth texture and taste. Vanilla Crème Brûlée was enjoyable, the shortbread cookie was somewhat bland. Chocolate Date Cake was rich and quite sweet. Even we shared it among 3-4 people, we still couldn't finish it. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

    TL;DR: not surprised to see this spot close down. The quality of food and drinks were good but the…read moreprice of each dish was not justified at all. Service was lacking professionalism and timeliness Came to celebrate a birthday dinner and we were immediately disappointed by the service team - couldn't find the reservation (made a month in advance) - sat us without menus - when they did bring menus, they only had 2 for a party of 6... Food was overall good but the server oversold everything. The taste and balance was decent but pricing was 100% unjustified. Review of our table's order - excluding the obvious lack of value and weird plating choices: - mezze dips: skip. rip off. - cauliflower: maybe the best dish of the meal - octopus: sauce was unnecessary and portion size was terrible - caesar salad: not good - lamb shank: tender but the sides were trash - branzino: parts tasted not fully cooked. - lamb chops: DRY. Hammered the protein and drenched in oil...? Do not get. - chicken: large portion and maybe the best bang for buck when feeding large parties. it was ok. No wonder they closed shortly after. I get the high rent given Santana Row pricing but do a little better when hiring service staff.

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    Meso Modern Mediterranean
    Meso Modern Mediterranean
    Meso Modern Mediterranean

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    The Club On Post

    The Club On Post

    4.5
    (136 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Grab yourself a reservation ‍…read more Decided to take my dad out for his birthday and when looking for a restaurant, The Club on Post popped up and looked delicious. When walking, we missed the restaurant initially because this place is clearly, a hidden gem, especially being hidden along the nightclub strip. We were blown away by the curated vibes. From the thoughtful decor to The Office being projected on the wall. It felt hip, fresh and refined. We decided to craft our own drinks - Arnold Palmers, his favorite. But they only had sparkling lemonade, which actually made it even better. We shared a salad that had some cooked pears and squash alongside the greens, walnuts, cranberries and blue cheese. I do feel like the cooked sweet elements overpowered the salad with their sweetness and textures a bit. Wondering if a refreshing pear for crunch or more dressing could have brightened it up and provided a salty, sweet balance. I ordered the Short Ribs with a parsnip purée and roasted carrots and it did not disappoint. Everything paired beautifully together, perfectly salted and cooked. I finished the entire plate. Dad got the Pork Chop and while it was overcooked, he loved the flavors happening in the dish and was pleasantly surprised by the refreshing treatment of the kale. The staff was attentive and very friendly. Overall a great experience. We would definitely come back!

    I wonder if our server has any idea how much money he missed out on by repeatedly ignoring us and…read moreour empty cocktail glasses despite walking by us three times while I desperately tried to get his attention enough for him to talk to us. It's a pity, the reason we wanted to order more was because the cocktails were excellent!

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    Very cute vibe inside
    Very cute vibe inside
    Vodka Pasta with Prawns
    Vodka Pasta with Prawns
    Ahi Tuna Tartare

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    Augustine

    Augustine

    3.9
    (396 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Great ambiance! Wasn't too busy on a Friday night, was glad for get in right away…read more The chicken and truffle fries were amazing. I wasn't a fan of my pasta even though it looked fantastic. I'd definitely come back.

    We had some friends visiting from out of town and this place was the best location that worked out…read morefor us to meet. After I saw that this restaurant was created by the same group that manages Spruce in San Francisco I became a bit more excited about trying it out. However, I should not have had my hopes up. While the ambiance, decor were definitely on point, and the service was also good, the brunch food unfortunately fell a bit short. I couldn't quite pinpoint this part of it, but my husband pointed it out- the experience itself starts off with the menu, which isn't organized in a classic fashion- they're organized roughly by "sea," "ranch," and for brunch, a separate "brunch " category. Each category mixes all the typical types of dishes, so under "garden" you have all the vegetarian dishes, including appetizers, brunch items, bread and some main courses (like pasta). My other half's comment is that if the food had delivered, or if the waitstaff had been trained to guide us on how to order (perhaps a few small dishes to share, or one from each category etc) this could have been overlooked or seen as a fun whimsical way to dine. Unfortunately neither of those things happened. The waitstaff did ask us if it was our first time dining at the establishment and we confirmed, but then we were just welcomed nicely. The food was priced about what you expect at most places- however the portions were very small. The plating was a bit lackluster- plates seemed too big for the food on the plate, food was placed in a way where it looked like there were empty places where something else could have gone (a lemon wedge? A fresh edible flower? ). The food itself was fine. Just fine. Not amazing. Not bad. Just....fine. I had the poached salmon tartine, and I suppose I was hoping it would be as amazing as the salmon club at Poppy and Claro (that sandwich is out of this world delicious to me- generous portions as well, excellent plating...but they only open on weekdays). We also had the breakfast plate, the lemon pasta (from the "garden" category"). My younger son ended up eating an off the menu mixed fruit bowl which was delicious but..just cut fruit. We prob won't be coming back.

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    Cafe interior
    Cafe interior
    Duck Confit Cannelloni
    Duck Confit Cannelloni
    Hendricks, shaken w/ twist ($17) + The Augustine: Olive Oil Washed Gin w/ seasonal dry vermouth, lemon bitters ($18)

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    Hendricks, shaken w/ twist ($17) + The Augustine: Olive Oil Washed Gin w/ seasonal dry vermouth, lemon bitters ($18)
    Orchard City Kitchen

    Orchard City Kitchen

    4.0
    (4.9k reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Casual dining

    I've been to OCK a number of times over the years and always enjoyed the inventive dishes, the…read morecocktails and well-stocked bar, knowledgeable bartenders, and helpful servers. Just never got around to working a review before. Went early on a Saturday evening recently and was surprised to not have to wait. We split a Bibb lettuce salad that was simple, refreshing and perfect. A tiny pea fritter was the very definition of a small bite, and while it wasn't what I expected, it was crisp and tender. Grilled artichoke was one of the best I have ever had. (Just wish they had been explicit on the menu that it was a half a grilled artichoke). Cocktails were up to their usual high standard -- rye Manhattan for the BF and clarified milk punch for me. I don't get out much these days and I rarely drink alcohol, but is $20 a lot for a cocktail? Or is that normal now? They were great though. BF got the ribeye with morels, which was perfectly cooked and unbelievably tender. I had the burger, which was more exciting than it sounds, dressed with a wild combo of veggies, cheese and bacon while still managing to be harmonious and fresh tasting. Side of fries were crisp and tasty, though not as perfectly hot as I would ideally wish. Because the burger was late coming out, or server (Bernardo I think?) comped us an amazing little dish of vanilla soft serve ice cream with olive oil and sea salt, along with the butterscotch pudding that we ordered. The pudding didn't have the strong butterscotch flavor that I hoped for, but the vanilla ice cream stole the dessert show. OCK isn't a place I can afford often, but I still really like it. I appreciate the creativity of the dishes, the quality ingredients, and the bar. And the old-school shopping center vibe of the Pruneyard is low key festive and garden-like. The interior of the restaurant is kind of standard-industrial modern, but nicely so. Oh, and their glassware is super nice.

    Came to Orchard City Kitchen for happy hour after hearing great things about the restaurant,…read moreincluding its Michelin Bib Gourmand designation. Unfortunately, I wasn't particularly impressed with what I ordered this time around, but I'd like to come back and try some of their other dishes before forming a final opinion. The Vienna hot dog was $12, but it didn't feel worth the price. The chili and cheese they used made it taste more like something someone could make at home rather than something I'd expect from a restaurant at this price point. The KFC (Korean fried chicken) was decent, but the flavor and texture reminded me almost exactly of Taiwanese popcorn chicken with the basil and with green onions instead. Overall, maybe I may have just ordered the wrong things, so I'll give it another try and explore more of their menu next time.

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    Chef Owner Stout chilling
    Chef Owner Stout chilling
    Orchard City Kitchen
    Hippo Bumps

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    Ben's Fast Food - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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