Came based on the positive reviews as well as the local suggestions. I agree the pizza was fantastic. I disagree that the service is slow! We were greeted right away when we chose our seat. Very friendly service who guided us to the perfect choice (10" Minnesota Island with stuffed crust). Perfect for 2 adults! Waited about 15 minutes. Not bad. $34.23 for 4 beers and great pizza seemed reasonable to us. Would definitely return if I lived here.
(5)
June T.
Excellent pizza & family friendly ambience - not 5 stars because slow service on Sat afternoon / but packed! Kid friendly! Staff friendly too - will return! HUGE food selection with creative locations as the food names.
(4)
Aaron B.
Ok so I have been coming here for the last 4 years when I'm in the area for work and have never had a bad experience. Also who cares if the pizza is cut into squares. We got a stuffed crust pizza and 3 of us ate half of it maybe service was quick and on point.
(5)
Glen M.
Great pizza and service. We had no issues with the service and would highly recommend this place if you're in the area.
(5)
Juliana F.
The pizza is great! Why do people care if it's cut in squares? Pizza is always great no matter what shape it's cut into...idiots. Service is slow so don't expect much.
(3)
Sara B.
Slow service, but great pizza! If you aren't in a hurry then this is the place to hang out in Walker.
(4)
J P.
I read reviews about this place and the pizza and wow was it good. Let me explain why the ingredients are fresh and look like they just cut them up and it was a good size for me and my wife! I have only been there once but I suggest you get the pizza as it seems like everyone goes there just for that! You won't regret it but here is a few tips. Go and sit at the bar as I hear the service is slow at the tables. The bartender we had was fast nice and took care of us as and gave us great recommendations! Pizzaaaaaa!!! Yummmm!
(5)
Zach E.
I remember taking to chip and his brother while they were waiting for their pizza,I know his brother he is a local....I also had a order to go and it took an hour to recieve my pizza and they said 20 mins on the phone..the pizza we got it was under cooked..I am used to the square pizza cuts but I get if your not from here it would throw you off..this app to to post your opinion about your experience...I have had good and bad service and food here.happy 4th everyone...
(3)
Christina T.
The spinach dip was the worst I've ever had [the 3 people I'm with agree] ...just terrible. The servers could not care less about their customers...as another said...lots milling around not doing much, yet super slow at getting our menus drinks, etc. In fact it was 10 minutes after we sat down that the first person acknowledged us. Pizza was good. Nothing special, but good. The buffalo chicken on the za is gross though.
(2)
Phillip C.
My girlfriend and I came here for lunch. There were a lot of servers milling around but the service was terrible. The pizza that we ordered was a "deep dish" and looked like a thick crust from Pizza Hut. Did not resemble the menu photo at all. The pizza was kind of soggy and not very tasty. Overall I'd say I'm not likely to come back.
(2)
Suzanne H.
We stopped for a late dinner and ordered pizza (per Yelp recommendations). We hand a traditional pepperoni/sausage...it was good. We also ordered the chicken ranch...unusual and delicious. The service was friendly.
(4)
Jason H.
Mind-blowingly good pizza. I was very impressed. I could not believe I would have the best tasting pizza of my life in rural Minnesota after living 2 years in Chicago. I've tried a bunch of different pizzas in my life, but this was the hardest to stop eating (and I didn't until it was all gone!) Their hand tossed crust is exemplary and the pizza to sauce to topping ratio couldn't be perfected more. Plus they had some good beer on tap (a local Scotch Ale). Can't wait till the next time we visit Mom and Dad so we can go to Benson's again! p.s. We got good service too and they have a super cool table.
(5)
Julie N.
Best pizza in the lake area.
(4)
Melanie K.
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Charli J.
For casual grub with a menu consisting of a very wide variety, Benson's is a great choice. I experienced good service, clean facilities and truly enjoyed myself. Although everyone else at the table ordered pizza or a salad/pizza combo, I had to try the pretzel-wrapped hot dog and sweet potato waffle fries. All of the above were great; a 1/4 lb beef hotdog baked in a pretzel-like dough was delicious with honey mustard! The only thing I didn't like about the menu was the fact that yes, although they have a lot of choices for pizzas, they made it very clear on the menu that you cannot substitute or eliminate toppings from any pizza on the menu. Substituting I understand, but not being allowed to eliminate a topping? Inconvenient. Overall, a great visit. I would probably return again if in Walker!
(4)
Brent T.
Pizza was absolutely fantastic. Read good reviews and it lived up to the billing. Plenty of seating, good service.
(5)
Jules K.
I have had a lot of pizza in my day & the pizza at Bensons is the 2nd best pizza I have ever had! So, so good. What an incredible find in small town MN!
(5)
Thom B.
Friendly service, nice atmosphere in the bar area for adults. A bit too kid-crazy family-friendly in the dining area for my taste. Much more low key in the off-season, though. Good pizza. Good beer like Bells and local Leech Lake.
(4)
John T.
I really liked this place, great burgers, great pizzas, nice waitresses! I will eat there again for sure!
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Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
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Cem B.
Came based on the positive reviews as well as the local suggestions. I agree the pizza was fantastic. I disagree that the service is slow! We were greeted right away when we chose our seat. Very friendly service who guided us to the perfect choice (10" Minnesota Island with stuffed crust). Perfect for 2 adults! Waited about 15 minutes. Not bad. $34.23 for 4 beers and great pizza seemed reasonable to us. Would definitely return if I lived here.
(5)June T.
Excellent pizza & family friendly ambience - not 5 stars because slow service on Sat afternoon / but packed! Kid friendly! Staff friendly too - will return! HUGE food selection with creative locations as the food names.
(4)Aaron B.
Ok so I have been coming here for the last 4 years when I'm in the area for work and have never had a bad experience. Also who cares if the pizza is cut into squares. We got a stuffed crust pizza and 3 of us ate half of it maybe service was quick and on point.
(5)Glen M.
Great pizza and service. We had no issues with the service and would highly recommend this place if you're in the area.
(5)Juliana F.
The pizza is great! Why do people care if it's cut in squares? Pizza is always great no matter what shape it's cut into...idiots. Service is slow so don't expect much.
(3)Sara B.
Slow service, but great pizza! If you aren't in a hurry then this is the place to hang out in Walker.
(4)J P.
I read reviews about this place and the pizza and wow was it good. Let me explain why the ingredients are fresh and look like they just cut them up and it was a good size for me and my wife! I have only been there once but I suggest you get the pizza as it seems like everyone goes there just for that! You won't regret it but here is a few tips. Go and sit at the bar as I hear the service is slow at the tables. The bartender we had was fast nice and took care of us as and gave us great recommendations! Pizzaaaaaa!!! Yummmm!
(5)Zach E.
I remember taking to chip and his brother while they were waiting for their pizza,I know his brother he is a local....I also had a order to go and it took an hour to recieve my pizza and they said 20 mins on the phone..the pizza we got it was under cooked..I am used to the square pizza cuts but I get if your not from here it would throw you off..this app to to post your opinion about your experience...I have had good and bad service and food here.happy 4th everyone...
(3)Christina T.
The spinach dip was the worst I've ever had [the 3 people I'm with agree] ...just terrible. The servers could not care less about their customers...as another said...lots milling around not doing much, yet super slow at getting our menus drinks, etc. In fact it was 10 minutes after we sat down that the first person acknowledged us. Pizza was good. Nothing special, but good. The buffalo chicken on the za is gross though.
(2)Phillip C.
My girlfriend and I came here for lunch. There were a lot of servers milling around but the service was terrible. The pizza that we ordered was a "deep dish" and looked like a thick crust from Pizza Hut. Did not resemble the menu photo at all. The pizza was kind of soggy and not very tasty. Overall I'd say I'm not likely to come back.
(2)Suzanne H.
We stopped for a late dinner and ordered pizza (per Yelp recommendations). We hand a traditional pepperoni/sausage...it was good. We also ordered the chicken ranch...unusual and delicious. The service was friendly.
(4)Jason H.
Mind-blowingly good pizza. I was very impressed. I could not believe I would have the best tasting pizza of my life in rural Minnesota after living 2 years in Chicago. I've tried a bunch of different pizzas in my life, but this was the hardest to stop eating (and I didn't until it was all gone!) Their hand tossed crust is exemplary and the pizza to sauce to topping ratio couldn't be perfected more. Plus they had some good beer on tap (a local Scotch Ale). Can't wait till the next time we visit Mom and Dad so we can go to Benson's again! p.s. We got good service too and they have a super cool table.
(5)Julie N.
Best pizza in the lake area.
(4)Melanie K.
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(1)Charli J.
For casual grub with a menu consisting of a very wide variety, Benson's is a great choice. I experienced good service, clean facilities and truly enjoyed myself. Although everyone else at the table ordered pizza or a salad/pizza combo, I had to try the pretzel-wrapped hot dog and sweet potato waffle fries. All of the above were great; a 1/4 lb beef hotdog baked in a pretzel-like dough was delicious with honey mustard! The only thing I didn't like about the menu was the fact that yes, although they have a lot of choices for pizzas, they made it very clear on the menu that you cannot substitute or eliminate toppings from any pizza on the menu. Substituting I understand, but not being allowed to eliminate a topping? Inconvenient. Overall, a great visit. I would probably return again if in Walker!
(4)Brent T.
Pizza was absolutely fantastic. Read good reviews and it lived up to the billing. Plenty of seating, good service.
(5)Jules K.
I have had a lot of pizza in my day & the pizza at Bensons is the 2nd best pizza I have ever had! So, so good. What an incredible find in small town MN!
(5)Thom B.
Friendly service, nice atmosphere in the bar area for adults. A bit too kid-crazy family-friendly in the dining area for my taste. Much more low key in the off-season, though. Good pizza. Good beer like Bells and local Leech Lake.
(4)John T.
I really liked this place, great burgers, great pizzas, nice waitresses! I will eat there again for sure!
(4)