The Buzz in Benton, IL

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Telephone:	+1 618-438-2899
Website:	bentonbuzz.com
Address:	601 Public Sq, Benton, IL, 62812
Categories:	Coffee & Tea Sandwiches Delis

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Takes Reservations	Yes
Delivery	No
Take-out	Yes
Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
Good For	Lunch
Parking	Street
Wheelchair Accessible	Yes
Good for Kids	Yes
Good for Groups	Yes
Attire	Casual

Ambience	Casual
Noise Level	Average
Alcohol	No
Outdoor Seating	No
Wi-Fi	Free
Has TV	No
Dogs Allowed	No
Waiter Service	No
Caters	No

Today

Today	8:00 am – 2:00 pm Closed now
Local time (Benton)	01:53 Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Business hours

Monday	8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tuesday	8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday	8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday	8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday	8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday	9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday	–

Description

Specialties

Freshly made Salads, Sandwiches & Soups —

Specialty Coffee & Tea —

Amazing Sweet Treats — Free Wi-Fi

History

Established in 1998.

Originally opened as a coffee shop, now serves fresh made pastries as well as breakfast & lunch.

Meet the Business Owner

Lee M.

Business Owner

I moved to small town southern IL from St. Louis in 2006 and bought this coffee shop/café in 2008. I love owning/working at The Buzz. — I am fortunate enough to have the best staff & customers you could imagine.

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14 reviews of The Buzz

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Rob M.

Place rating: 1
Montgomery, IL

Wow, I think it is the worst espresso I’ve had in the US. I asked for a double shot mocha, I think they just ran the single shot through for a longer time rather than an actual double shot very bitter (a bit like me I guess). Then it was hot, so bloody hot I could not drink it for a good 20 min, then when it was cool enough to drink I decided it was best to put it in the rubbish, $ 5.25 for a 12 oz mocha is a bit rich as well. Please learn how to pull a shot, or please don’t offer espresso coffee.

Ruth H.

Place rating: 5
Marion, IL

Found this little coffee shop on my drive home. Two words: Highland Grog coffee! Yummmm! They roast their own beans. All types, I fell in love with Highland Grog at first sip. I even bought a bag of the beans to take home. The best part — they will ship their beans if you call and place an order… ask for Lee!

Erik W.

Place rating: 4
Lawton, OK

Stopped in for breakfast and had pastry and coffee. Fast, friendly service, good coffee (bottomless cup!) and tasty pastry. Clean, comfy setting in a nice old downtown building. Would definitely stop again!

Laura L.

Place rating: 5
Benton, IL

Never got anything I didn’t like everything is fresh and wonderful and they have the best coffee in franklin county.

Kaitlyn T.

Place rating: 5
Benton, IL

The staff are very accommodating and the food is always fresh and delicious! I highly recommend anyone to stop in and enjoy the food, coffee, and calming atmosphere!

Chuck B.

Place rating: 4
Golconda, IL

I have been to The Buzz a couple of times, and each time it is a little better. Today, I had lobster bisque and a reuben. The portions were perfect and the price reasonable. The food was delicious and the ambience inviting. Instead of a boring processed lunch out near the interstate, try this gym on the square.

Azsure D.

Place rating: 2
Bloomington, IL

Overpriced local coffee house.
Positives: attractive décor, showcases local art, and sells some books. Lots of locals adore the Buzz. They offer attractive looking desserts.
It’s a coffee shop, so let’s talk about the coffee. Espresso runs through fast and has no crema foam. It’s not the greatest tasting, but it serves if you just need a dose of caffeine. As an added delight, the counter employee called the order to the barista as «expresso.» A double shot is sorely overpriced at $ 2.99.
Come here for the high end life in Benton, not for the coffee.

Amanda D.

Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA

They serve the kind of sandwiches you’d expect in any all American lunchbox. Simple meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard with a pickle and a side of chips. Nothing fancy, but a solid lunch. Better than any other fast food options we saw around. They also have coffee.

David S.

Place rating: 5
Beaufort, NC

Great food, coffee, and ambiance. Staff was very friendly. This place exemplifies exactly what I look for in a café in any sized city.

Sue T.

Place rating: 3
Valier, IL

Cute place with a relaxing coffee shop atmosphere, great for talking or using their Wi-Fi. Food is pretty good but expect small portions at a very high price. $ 14 for a small sandwich, two cookies and tea is a bit much. If prices were a little lower I’d frequent more often.

Tom M.

Place rating: 1
Newburyport, MA

Bacon bits in my Greek Salad. WTF?! When we initially walked in I thought wow, what a cool café. It’s an order at the counter place and then they deliver your food to the table. Everything was good except for one thing. They put bacon bits in my Greek salad. Now, whoever heard of bacon bits in a Greek salad? It never even occurred to me to ask them to leave them out because I had no idea they were going to be in there. This is a major fail because as a vegetarian, this place just needs to a little more accommodating I think. Well, it is a little podunk town in Southern Illinois so I guess you can’t expect too much.

Andrea S.

Place rating: 4
Boston, MA

Cute and friendly, and the food is really good and fresh — and best of all, REAL.

Levi J.

Place rating: 5
Tulsa, OK

Found this place by accident when traveling on I-57. Charming little café in the town square of Benton. Excellent service, fresh food, wonderful cookies! Definitely a must for hungry travelers in need of nourishment NOT in the form of fast food!

Stan P.