Benson's Vinaigrettes


Average rating from 6 votes: 4.5 stars
940 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI
42.744396, -84.622479
Phone: 517-703-9616
Fax: 517-703-9618
  • Cuisine: Salads
  • Price: Inexpensive ($$$$)
 
 

Reviews

First reviewed by lindaii

  • studlyspam
    studlyspam
    Jul 22, 2008

    Gave it three tries...

    • Your Rating: 0/5 Stars
    • Average Rating: 3.0/5 Stars

    I realize that restaurants have off days, so I gave this place three tries before deciding to never go again. Although many of the menu options sounded appealing, each time the food was a disappointment. Also, on one occasion I was told that something did not contain an ingredient I am allergic to, when it in fact did. Luckily, it wasn't a matter of life or death, but it was an unpleasant surprise.

    This definitely is not a place to go for ambiance, but that wasn't what I was looking for either. I work nearby and was looking for a place to regularly go to lunch.

    If you are looking for a cafeteria / order and sit down style place like this in the greater Lansing area, I would highly recommend Mama Bear's Cafe in old town. The food is much better and the pastries are amazing!

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  • loves2eat
    loves2eat
    Apr 19, 2008

    One Word: YUMMY!!

    • Your Rating: 0/5 Stars
    • Average Rating: 5.0/5 Stars

    The food is so incredible that it just doesn't seem right eating with plasicware!
    Everything is absolutely delicious - always!
    I would particularly recommend the prime rib and the mushroom romanoff. The mulitgrain bread is scrumptious!
    If you are looking for a quaint, warm atmosphere and a perfectly taste-bud-exciting meal, you'll definitely find it here.
    I LOVE Benson's Vinaigrettes!

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  • muzikandwine
    muzikandwine
    Dec 21, 2007

    Awesome!

    • Your Rating: 0/5 Stars
    • Average Rating: 5.0/5 Stars

    My work had Vinaigrettes cater lunch and let me just tell you, it was OUT OF THIS WORLD! The best lasagna and pasta primavera I have ever had the pleasure out eating. The salad was to die for as well. It was a mix of green with berries and mandarin oranges with raspberry sauce. EXCELLENT! I have never dined at the restaurant, but I will now!

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  • peanutcaution
    peanutcauti …
    Jun 11, 2007

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful:

    Allergy information beware!

    • Your Rating: 0/5 Stars
    • Average Rating: 4.0/5 Stars

    Ordered their Cashew Wild Berry chicken salad. I've eaten there before. I asked about the cashews and if they were roasted in peanut oil. The lady said no. I ate the salad, got a reaction and called them back. Then she checked, sure enough. I called Benson's back and didn't even get an apology. Could have been a near death experience.

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  • laurenloo
    laurenloo
    Apr 11, 2007

    Great local place

    • Your Rating: 0/5 Stars
    • Average Rating: 5.0/5 Stars

    The food changes daily -- and on a seasonal basis.

    I was there for dinner last night and had the oven fried chicken with mashed red potatoes and mac & cheese.

    They give you a hunk of bread with every meal -- I recommend the sourdough. Mmm!

    I love Vinaigrettes and always enjoy my meal there. If you're up to it -- try their pie, it's out of this world!

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  • lindaii
    lindaii
    Jan 18, 2006

    Great!

    • Your Rating: 0/5 Stars
    • Average Rating: 5.0/5 Stars

    The food is aways great as well as the service! It's nice to have a restaurant that serves food like this one!!! The menu is so different than any other restaurant and all cooked fresh! I eat there at least 2 to 4 times a week and am always pleased with what ever I order.

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