30 Years of Baked Good Bliss at Benjamin’s Bakery & Cafe

A shot of Benjamin's Bakery and Cafe in Surfside Beach, South Carolina.Photo byPhoto by J.M. Lesinski

When it comes to baked goods on the Grand Strand, everyone knows to go to Benjamin’s Bakery and Cafe in Surfside Beach, South Carolina for the best. A supplier to dozens of local restaurants and around since 1994, whether one wants breakfast or lunch, the cozy atmosphere and sizable menu of Benjamin’s is sure to make every meal memorable. 

While any baked good is superb from Benjamin’s, a personal favorite place to start is the bagels. Nothing beats their fresh bagels and some of their flavor-packed schmear. The best way to try a bagel is via their daily special: the Benjamin’s Best, which comes with the diner's choice of bagel, cream cheese, and a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee. 

A jalapeno cheddar bagel with plain cream cheese from Benjamin's.Photo byPhoto by J.M. Lesinski

Bagel flavors include asiago, blueberry, cheddar, cinnamon raisin, cinnamon sugar, everything, garlic, jalapeno cheddar, onion, plain, poppy, salt, sesame, sunflower nine grain, and whole wheat, while cream cheese flavors include plain, honey raisin walnut, vegetable, garlic pesto, jalapeno cheddar, and onion/chive.

An apple fritter from Benjamin's.Photo byPhoto by J.M. Lesinski

In addition to bagels, one can always find the following staple baked goods at Benjamin’s: bialys, loaf breads, artisan breads and rolls, focaccia, hamburger buns, brioche lobster rolls, baguettes, muffins, pastries. Danishes, assorted cookies, dossants. cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, bear claws, biscotti, apple fritters, donut holes, whoopie pies, paczki, cheesecakes, and pies. No matter the bakery craving, Benjamin’s has one covered. 

A Benjamin's 30th Anniversary take out bag.Photo byPhoto by J.M. Lesinski

When it comes to lunch, sandwiches are the way to go, with classics like the BLT and French dip done exquisitely. Breakfast sandwiches are also served all day for late risers too. A personal favorite sandwich is the Poplar Drive, named after the local street of the same name, and featuring turkey, provolone, spinach, tomato, bacon, onions, and basil pesto mayo on a grilled baguette for a zesty finish.