Love the hometown atmosphere. Interesting historic pictures and newspapers adorn the walls. Food is high quality. Service is friendly. Music is not too loud. Pie case is filled with delectables. read more

Really amazing food! The customer service received by Ariana was pleasantly refreshing! I got the Western Bacon Cheeseburger, from the first bite to the last was good! My mom got the Wrangler burger, no bun, and it was phenomenal! My stepdad ended up getting the same thing as me, his reaction was picture worthy because he isn't easy to please with food. The first bite he took he just couldn't put the burger down, the onion rings were amazing in his opinion! Thank you Ariana for the amazing customer service! The list of pies are lengthy now I have a long list of pies to come and try! read more

I did not get an opportunity to try out the cafe as their website indicated they were open till 9pm and when my friend and I arrived at 2:30pm they were closing so I guess it is only a breakfast and lunch place at least as of August 2022! Will have to call ahead next time! read more

Very neat and clean. Condiment containers are all spotless. Friendly staff. Good food. Prompt service.

After visiting Katchner Caverns we were hungry! Yelped this place and was not disappointed! Great service and better food! read more

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Great lunch. Great service. Small town cafe that I hope will retain its charm.

We have been in Benson for almost 3 weeks and keep passing by this restaurant. Our last night here we decided to give it a try and boy am I glad we did. I love chicken fried steak, but hardly ever eat it, but I ordered it tonight and it was fantastic. The streak was huge and cooked to perfection. Our waitress was phenomenal and took excellent care of us. If your in the area, make sure to eat here. read more

The only reason this establishment is receiving more than a total fail is because our waitress was trying her best to make our excruciatingly long wait for food bearable. Luke warm food, undercooked bacon and blah tasting home fries completed this disaster of a breakfast stop. Two things I can say may have helped me avoid this goat rodeo. First, it was a Sunday morning and I should've been in church thanking God for the blessings of what I do have, and second, the sign on the entrance advertised the need for an experienced line cook. Unfortunately it should have included the word 'IMMEDIATELY'. read more

We went here Sunday after church on a recommendation from some friends. I ended up ordering the grilled ham and cheese and onion rings. The ham was country ham instead of the normal thinly sliced ham. It was piled on pretty thick too. I wasn't really too hungry and it was plenty. I would love to come back and try some of the breakfast foods. Our friends said their breakfast choices are fantastic. read more

The Horseshoe has suffered greatly since the Covid pandemic years. Keeping reliable cooks and waitresses has truly been their biggest downfall. The food used to be superb. Now we find it mediocre at best, and the hair in the eggs some time ago pretty much ended our desire to return. We are locals that live in the Dragoon Mountain Ranch estates, an influential well-to-do community. We know how badly the small local businesses rely on our outlook and continuous visits, and have been doing so for over 6 years now, but have stopped visiting the Horseshoe due to the hair in food (a good long 5 to 6"), the inconsistency in the preparations and quality of the food, and the now very restricted hours. Service has always been top-notch, but one can tolerate lesser value food and hair only so much before they seek out a new regular diner which we have done. Most importantly is consistency in preparation and quality. That has truly dropped off over the years. It's a hit or miss anymore. read more

Great food in the middle of Arizona! We had hamburgers and hot dog. Sound pretty common but not when you see the size of the hot dogs! The hamburgers and chips and salsa were great as well! We will be back! read more

The Horseshoe - Large hot dog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

Happy camper this morning! I ordered a bagel with cream cheese, side of tomato and side of avocado. Delish! Dad got a standard egg/hashbrown/rye breakfast and hubby got chicken fried steak/hashbrowns with biscuit and gravy (enough for a doggie bag!) We arrived hungry and left happy with full bellies. The service was great, nice country atmosphere and a good crowd of regulars... always a good sign! The bakery case was pretty sparse, only a banana split pie and banana cream pie... would love to try the other flavors some time! read more

My husband had the Philly cheesesteak and said it was very good. I had the California omelette with fresh fruit and biscuit with gravy. The biscuit was huge and delicious. The omelet and fruit were really good as well the fruit was super fresh and sweet. read more

Friendly and efficient staff and very good food make for a pleasant dining experience no matter the time of day.

This place is fantastic. The server was so amazing. The price point is excellent. The food choices and food itself were perfect. I had the meatloaf. It was very tasty. Others had burgers, Philly cheese steak, salads, chicken. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. We then had 3 pies - - chocolate, berry and peanut butter. These pies had to be some of the best pies we every ate. They were so amazing, outstanding!!! If in the area, you must go!! read more

Really enjoyed our breakfast. Reasonably priced good American Breakfast. Cute local decor and friendly staff.

Cute little breakfast/lunch/dinner cafe. Only has about 14 tables and limited bar seating, so it's likely you will have to wait for a table on weekends or during prime eating hours. Food is good, staff is friendly. read more

On the way back to Willcox after a family day out - read the review and decided to try it. It far exceeded my expectations. I asked if they could make a menu substitution for me, since I don't eat red meat - without question they took the order and it came out perfectly. The staff was pleasant, considering there was a line waiting outside. The prices are very fair and the portions are considerable. Definitely will be going back. Oh. And the chocolate cream pie was delicious. The crust was flaky, there was depth to the chocolate, the ratio between pudding and whipped cream was commendable and best, it was not overly sweet. GREAT PIE! read more

If you are looking for a great breakfast of fresh baked biscuits and awesome sausage gravy you have got to stop here! The servers are very polite and the food is exactly as you ordered. All bakery items baked drag daily. read more

Breakfast is your best bet here. The food is tasty at that time and the restaurant is most likely open. Because of staff shortages, restaurant closes early on some days; sometimes after breakfast, sometimes after lunch. The lunch and dinner menu are about the same. Grilled cheese is ok. Price for it is high considering you only get 1 kind of cheese. You get 2 slices of cheese. I asked for 1 swiss and 1 American, but they couldn't do that. They'd be better making a grilled cheese with 3 or 4 kinds of cheese and charging more. Rest of menu is pretty much burgers and sandwiches. The Horseshoe has special dinner nights. Fridays are fish fries. Tends to be crowded. Haven't tried that.yet. Saturday is Prime Rib. Way overpriced. For $27 & change get 1 12 oz cut. I asked for rare. It came out medium to to medium well. Meat is under seasoned. Comes with 2 sides. Deserts are very good. We usually do take out. Husband has to consistently remind them to include soup & salad as they have a tendency to forget to include those in order. read more

This place is amazing. If you like down-home good country cooking you will love this place. I would suggest it read more

The Horseshoe - The Prime Rib lunch special was yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

Food is flavorful and portions are large although all of the times we have been in, the food comes out cold. This is likely due to the only downfall of this restaurant.....the service.........s-l-o-o-o-w. In fact, the most ever heard phrase in the place is "We'll be right with you " read more

I've went to the horseshoe cafe for years and always enjoyed the staff and the food! It's a little piece of benson history every time you go in! read more

Great local spot - atmosphere, friendly service, tasty food with big portions and really yummy pies!

Breakfast here is really good. You may need to wait for table but it's totally worth while. Prices are low compared to quality and size of portions. This is the place to go! read more

Y-U-M. Second time here & worth the stop! Had prime rib the first time that was wonderful AND reasonably priced! Had a rib steak & chicken fried steak! Both were delicious as was the chocolate cream pie! Service was really good too! read more

Excellent food and great service! Come early if you want the pie! Servers all very friendly even though they are very busy. We have only been here twice but plan to come back. The staff at Kartchner Caverns recommended we come here after our cave tour and we really enjoyed our meal. Lots of menu choices. I like the steak quesadilla, spicy salsa and margarita. My family likes the burgers, fries and huge cinnamon rolls. They also serve chocolate pie. Yum. read more

We had breakfast twice while staying in Tucson a couple years ago, and were glad to come back while staying in Cochise last week. Everything was great, including service, despite how busy they were.. read more

Great food and a homey atmosphere... it is worth just going and watching the homemade baking products they put out

I had the Cowboy Scramble, with eggs, ham, bell pepper, onions, green chiles, cheddar cheese, potatoes, and buttered toast - they were out of biscuits and gravy. Oh, man, it was GOOD! It was for sure more than I could eat. And they offered me something in return for the biscuits and gravy, but I was already overloaded with food! I love the ambiance of this place, and their deserts looked fabulous. Stop by when you have the chance! Oops, I guess this review should go under the Bakery and Cafe!? read more

Rolling down the road getting hungry so pulled over for a quick meal. We sat at the counter and had a salad and a bowl of chili. Best damn diner chili ever. No kidding. Friendly staff and great prices too. read more

The Horseshoe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

After a rough night drinkin' that Turkey Water I stumbled in on this place. Let me tell you, it done straightened me nice and right... Can't go wrong with the Cowboy Scramble. And the gravy, oh the gravy is tasty! I'm taking off the shit kickers for this one. The smile in sweet Catherine's eyes really melted my butter. read more

The Horseshoe - Git it in. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

My husband ordered the 'Big Dog'. A footlong concoction with bacon, cheese and jalapeno's. It was huge and he ate the whole thing. Said it was the best dog he ever had. read more

I ate here both nights I was staying in Benson while visiting Tombstone. I had the chicken fried chicken the first night and it as was my second meal was excellent. I only needed my fork to cut it. The corn and mashed potatoes were also very good. Next I had the meatloaf dinner and damn it was soo good. It came with mashed again (my choice) and carrots that had been cooked with honey, a way of cooking them I haven't had in a long time(amazing). The Cherry pie and ice cream were the perfect end of my meals. Servers were very friendly and service was good. read more

We revisited this restaurant this evening for dinner. This visit was a great disappointment as compared to other visits. My husband is a "connoisseur" of country fried steak and mash potatoes. His meal this evening was such a disappointment, that he left half of it on his plate. The potatoes were cold and stiff. The steak was lukewarm and the gravy had glazed over and was barely warm. I ordered the "French Dip". I too was very disappointed. Ate half of the sandwich and the remaining meat came home for my dog. The appearance of the beef gave me the idea that it had come from a package of roast beef lunch meat that had been put in the microwave...barely warm when I received it. I can say very little about our waitress as well. I wish I could give the cafe the same recommendation as I have previously given. read more

The Horseshoe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona

Stopped here on our way cross country because you have limited options between El Paso & Tucson. My husband really liked his Philly Cheesesteak: "It had lots of flavored meat & crispy fries." I had the chicken salad sandwich sandwich & side salad. The side salad was a disappointment--rather limp pale iceberg lettuce. The chicken salad on sourdough was much better. Unlike the salad, the lettuce in the sandwich was crisp romaine & the tomato slices were thick & flavorful. The chicken salad was good but a bit salty. The Wait staff were prompt & courteous. My only gripe was about the answers to my question about the size of the half sandwich & salad. I've had 1/2 sandwich that were really tiny. Wait staff's only response was it's a half a sandwich. As you can see from the photos. The halves are good sized so a half would have been plenty. But again, I'm being picky. The pies looked delicious & we got an Apple dumpling to go. I would definitely return if we're heading back this way. read more

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I like eating here. Hate the wait and the hostess is absolutely terrible. No smiles. Acts scatter brained. Seating people out of order can piss people off. People standing out the door with empty tables. They say no reservations, but when I asked why others where seat before us. The response was, they called in. I am a life long member of the community. I wish patty (owner) would fix these issues. read more

Had a great experience at Horseshoe Cafe! Was here for dinner on October 1st, and our server was Tina, who is a terrific! I ordered the fried catfish & fried okra, and both were delicious! I had the Whiskey Cake for dessert, which was also delicious! I would highly recommend Horseshoe Cafe, but arrive early, as by 6pm there will be a wait! read more

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Great place to stop for a sit down breakfast. The chicken fried chicken was amazing and the biscuits are incredible with all of the friendly service you'd expect in a small town. read more

Every time we come to town breakfast lunch or dinner everything is fantastic great prices great service great food you can't go wrong Bon Appetit everyone read more

The Horseshoe - All you can eat fish and chips absolutely love it so crispy and fresh huge portions - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Benson, Arizona