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About Benny's
Benny's is a cafe at 10 Short St in Belfast, run by the fourth generation of one family and serving the local community for more than five decades. The kitchen prepares a cooked breakfast, including the Belfast Bap, and makes sandwiches, among them a Christmas sandwich filled with turkey, ham, stuffing and cranberry. Sandwich platters are part of the range too. Chicken curry is also on the menu, chips come alongside, and the portions are large.
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- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken curry, chips, sandwiches and platters and Belfast Bap breakfast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken curry, chips, sandwiches and platters and Belfast Bap breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the chicken curry and the chips, with the curry called superb and the chips described as the best around. Close behind are the sandwiches, including a Christmas sandwich of turkey, ham, stuffing and cranberry, and sandwich platters called fantastic value. The Belfast Bap at breakfast gets singled out too, alongside a cooked breakfast and coffee. Diners repeatedly mention large portions, fair prices and friendly, smiling staff, and several say they have never had a bad meal. One reviewer notes the takeaway curry can be carried into the bar next door. The lone negative describes a weak order of two sausages on plain bread with brown sauce: the sausage was lukewarm, there was hardly any butter, the sauce tasted like vinegar and the bottle of coke was flat. That reviewer contrasts it with a livelier, tastier Benny's remembered from years ago. Another group ordered Christmas lunches and Christmas Chips from the shipyard van and came away happy.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the chicken curry and the chips, with the curry called superb and the chips described as the best around. Close behind are the sandwiches, including a Christmas sandwich of turkey, ham, stuffing and cranberry, and sandwich platters called fantastic value. The Belfast Bap at breakfast gets singled out too, alongside a cooked breakfast and coffee. Diners repeatedly mention large portions, fair prices and friendly, smiling staff, and several say they have never had a bad meal. One reviewer notes the takeaway curry can be carried into the bar next door. The lone negative describes a weak order of two sausages on plain bread with brown sauce: the sausage was lukewarm, there was hardly any butter, the sauce tasted like vinegar and the bottle of coke was flat. That reviewer contrasts it with a livelier, tastier Benny's remembered from years ago. Another group ordered Christmas lunches and Christmas Chips from the shipyard van and came away happy.
Featured reviews
- Swathi Sharma
“I had the best sandwich, Staff is so lovely. Thank you. Would definitely visit soon.”
- Liam Quinn
“I remember going to Bennys years ago and it was vibrant with lovely food. Just got 2 sausages on plain bread with brown sauce and a bottle of coke. £6.15. Sausage was lukewarm, hardly any butter, brown sauce tasted like vinegar and the coke was flat when opened. Owners should hang their heads in shame. Some of the worst food in Belfast”
- Carmel McCann
“We ordered Christmas lunch for three of the team and Christmas Chips for two; we collected them from the Van that comes to H&W Shipyard every day managed by the lovely Margaret. I must say that the food was delicious and everyone was very happy. Many thanks to you all. Kind regards Carmel”
- Shamrock Cottage
“Lovely cooked breakfast and coffee and got Christmas sandwich (Turkey, ham, stuffing, cranberry) to take away for my lunch! Great service. Owner helped me get a parking space.”
- Aidan Walker
“Best breakfast I have ever had. Get the Belfast Bap it was absolutely peak. Amazing service and prices and a great selection of large portions. Will return.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“4th Generation family business, serving the local community for over 50 years!”
- Great coffee
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
- Coffee
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- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Catering
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Cafes near Benny's
- Neighbourhood Cafe4.69230.5 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsVegan options
hash browns, eggs benny, breakfast tacos
- The Alexander4.8170.6 mi
curry chips with cheese, breakfast, burger
- The National4.21,6420.6 mi
bacon naan, brisket hash, waffles and chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny'sDelivery | 4.6187 | — | £1–10 | chicken curry, chips, sandwiches and platters |
| Neighbourhood CafeVegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6923 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | hash browns, eggs benny, breakfast tacos |
| The Alexander | 4.817 | 0.6 mi | — | curry chips with cheese, breakfast, burger |
| The National | 4.21,642 | 0.6 mi | — | bacon naan, brisket hash, waffles and chicken |
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