*Celebrating Woman- owned Bella Bru!* This is a review shouting out about the BEST pastries and coffee drinks which I enjoy whenever I am anywhere near the Carmichael, Bella Bru location! And today was no exception. This is a long-time casual and comfortable cafe which has loyally been serving the neighborhood well. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The Community people count their lucky stars to have Bella Bru (and it's Luna Lounge) providing whatever it is you might want in terms of coffees, bakery items, main food items, wine... all served in a beautiful, modern and clean atmosphere. Dog friendly patio, bike parking and plenty of free public parking too! Wish I lived closer. I would be having my coffee and breakfast weekly in the lovely outdoors! Or my HH wine/cocktails. Service is wonderful! I have always received 5-star Yelp customer service from Bella Bru employees. Definitely service with a smile. I could not resist stopping by today and grabbing an oatmeal and a peanut butter homemade cookie to take home for dessert. They are soooo good! Treat yourself and become a regular too so you can enjoy all the delicious goodies/food Bella Bru has to offer. Yum! read more

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What a great fixture in the Fair Oaks area. For some reason, we always find ourselves passing through the area on our way to someplace or on our way back home. If we can, we always make sure to stop by. The food is great: sandwiches and plates of different kinds, a great coffee bar, and a phenomenal bakery case. The service is super friendly, and the atmosphere is very low-key, as you come in to enjoy all of their delicious eats. Stop by, you'll keep coming back. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Bakery case - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

I've been coming to Bella Bru for a long time. It has been extremely consistent. This morning I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo. It was outstanding as usual. Packed with flavor. It's walk up counter order, but then food is brought to your table. They're very efficient. The decor and ambience is great. Also, it's very clean. I highly recommend. read more

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It's been 10 years since my original review .I gave them another shot about 3 years ago....I have really enjoyed eating here especially in the Luna lounge, Mandy is the best bar tender and their food is delicious. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

We used to eat breakfast at Bella Bru Cafe regularly. Service is always quick and ingredients top notch. The thick bacon, eggs over easy, thick cut artisan sourdough often makes this local stop worth it. If you enjoy bell peppers in your breakfast potatoes, this place is for you. A nice selection of pasties on hand. They make a good latte as well. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - A lotta latte. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

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My friend and I had a quick lady date Friday evening to catch up and we chose Bella Bru based on the location and ambiance. We were there in time to catch the last few minutes of their happy hour. The happy hour menu features discounts on wine, beer and a few bites. We sat at a comfy booth near the door. Our server was friendly and efficient coming around at just the perfect time. The gentlemen that dropped off our food as also great, offering us extra plates for sharing our dish. I ordered the cab off the happy hour menu. It hit the spot. My friend and I shared the fire roasted artichoke which was cooked perfectly, with a little char just how we like it. The aioli dipping sauce was very flavorful and the perfect compliment. The bread and butter were nice too. Great place to meet up with a friend or a mellow date night. If you're around when they have their quiche make sure you order it as it's to die for! read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Fire Roasted Artichoke - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

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Never a fan of writing unpleasant reviews but I must say what a letdown I experienced from this location and to top it off, it was for my birthday. My girlfriend knows how much I love their tiramisu cake slices, so she decided to put in an order for a whole sheet! When I tell you guys, I was looking forward to this for weeks... just to receive this Tiramisu cake which is NOTHING compared to their in store which I've had multiple times. The cake usually comes pre sliced, with less topping and bigger portions as well. Overall, unhappy with the product and will most likely not be back to repurchase. The flavor wasn't same nor the texture, a complete let down. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Tiramisú - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

Good place! No complaints. I got the salmon toast and it was pretty small and something you can definitely make from the grocery store, but it hit the spot! Another standard breakfast place with good coffee too, so I'd come back probably! read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

So glad my friend recommended we come here. Very spacious restaurant with tasty food. The restaurant is clean, calm, and very nicely decorated. Our waitress was really nice and attentive. The music playing was perfect for the mood and overall the atmosphere was relaxing. Food wise it was tasty! I got the Alfredo pasta with chicken and a spicy watermelon margarita. The drink was good and the pasta was filling. We also tried the pecan pie, sweet and a nice dessert! Would come back to try other things. read more

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Yummy food and deserts. Great service. I particularly love the Nashville chicken sandwich. They have a very nice outdoor seating area. I've never had anything I dislike. read more

This location has lovely seating. The large outdoor patio is for Luna Lounge--table service only. The large indoor seating area is for Bella Bru counter service only. The Bella Bru outdoor seating is surrounded by jasmine and the perfume is a bit overwhelming in such a small space. What I didn't like was that everything was laced with sugar. The crust on the quiche was too sweet as was the champagne vinaigrette. There was so much sugar in everything that it messes with my blood sugar levels. I ate everything because I was headed to work and needed the fuel, but the sugar left me feeling in less than stellar shape. read more

I don't understand the negative reviews for this place. It seems like the clientele it attracts are dedicated to this particular joint - as it was mostly older folks enjoying each other's company over some delicious food. The price of the food versus the size and quality of the portions are actually very good. I enjoyed the vegetarian options- a veggie omelette, lemon poppy seed bagel, and a chocolate chip cookie. Yum! I'm docking a star for two reasons. One... the seat layout is kinda weird, just cramped and cluttered, making it hard for my partner and I to get comfortable. Since we have a service dog, we did have to kinda sit awkwardly. Also, the fountain drinks were unfortunately flat, not having any bubbles. Besides those little details, I think this place is worth a shot if you want to try some yummy breakfast food and pastries. They are delicious. read more

Love this place and the menu! My first time at this location! We were in the special events room!

Solely based on food, since my hubby brought back lunch for me at home. There were many items that caught my eye, but when it came to the sandwiches anything pesto is always welcome in my book ;) If there is one thing you must order from the lunch menu it's the following item: Turkey Tuscano - it has delicious roasted turkey, fresh avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, red onions, yummy provolone, creamy pesto mayo on a perfectly toasted multigrain bread. Not only is this sammie delicious but it's filling, without leaving you feel overfull! I paired my Sammie with French fries that were fried to perfecccccction! Okay, it's almost lunch time so be sure to order that Turkey Tuscano! read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Turkey Tuscany - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

The menus for every meal are great. Something for everyone too. The cookies are yummy as is their Walnut bread, so buy a loaf or two before you leave. Great service and lots of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

10/10 would recommend! Great food and even better service! Love this location! Fresh ingredients and amaze selection of options! read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Salmon Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

Stopped by Bella Bru recently and was pleasantly surprised! The ambience is great--relaxed, clean, and with just the right mix of cozy and modern. It's the kind of place you can settle into whether you're meeting a friend or just grabbing a solo bite. I had the breakfast burrito, and it definitely hit the spot. Well-seasoned, hearty, and wrapped just right--not greasy or overly stuffed like some places tend to do. You can tell they use fresh ingredients. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the outside umbrellas and tables looked rearranged and not put back so kind of scattered when finding a spot to sit outside. Would definitely come back! read more

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Here is my two cents on the quality quantity and taste of my order. I picked up an order three bagels . They were California bagels. not New York style. Each bagel was fresh, but not so tasty . The one for onions and garlic, was more mild than should've been.. What I was really unhappy with they only gave 1 ounce of cream cheese for each bagel . 1 ounce was merely a Schmeer that would cover each side of the bagel . They should have provided 2 to 4 ounces to fully cover and taste the flavor of the cream cheese. As you shall see on the photos below . Service was adequate . read more

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Went there for Mother's Day. One of the worst experiences that I've had at a restaurant. Standing for 10 minutes because sign says "wait to be seated "' Flag someone down who says wait to be seated. Five minutes later a wait staff says "go sit anywhere ". Go inside. Twenty minutes to get waited on, open tables. Get food in reasonable time. But it took another 30 minutes to get bill and to go box. Terrible, just terrible. Altogether, about an hour of just waiting. No apology, not even a thank you for your patience. Nothing. Very disappointed. I've been there several times for breakfast and it's never been like that. And breakfast is a lot busier than it was for this dinner. I'll still recommend for breakfast but not for holidays or dinner. read more

This place is simply the greatest all around restaurant in Carmichael. I have absolutely no clue what the negative reviews on this place are talking about. The service is exceptional, the coffee is amazing and the food is fresh and always incredibly good. There isn't a bad thing on the menu and it is consistent across many years for us at this point. We've been eating here for 15 years and never once had a bad experience or had food we wouldn't order again. My favorites are the artichoke, their burger, their club sandwich, their Cobb salad, and just about anything they have in special. 10/10 would recommend. My wife had a procedure today and when she came out of anesthesia after not eating for 36 hours BELLA BRU CAFE was the place she requested to go. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Special: Crab Melt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

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They have Sunday fun day all you can happy hour all day. . After 7pm on a Sunday they close the main dining room and open the patio and bar area. I was like what??? . Back patio - so classy, simple, fancy and such a good time to have some happy hour pizza and appetizers with friends and just catch up. . We had the mushroom pizza which was a good sharing with 4 people, so 1 PC per person was perfect on a hot day which we weren't too hungry. . The chicken arugula spinach salad with goat cheese was a special we had and found it light and refreshing on a warm evening. . Overall the service was great. I would come back and enjoy some more days in the patio here. The vibe was so relaxing. Oh and the teramisu looked so good! I think I need to come back for that slice of cake. Since I did skip it that day to he good. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

Saturday, 7/06/2024 - with today being 111 degree, it was just too hot to cook. So... we went and tried Bella Bru Cafe. Address is 5038 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608. It's located at the corner of Arden and Fair Oaks Blvd. There are other businesses in this little Plaza. Matteo's restaurant is a few doors down. Upon arrival... Pros 1) lots of parking. Nice big parking lot. 2) has indoor and outdoor seating. 3) cashier was very nice. 4) clean Cafe. The table we sat at was clean. 5) we ordered French Dip, burger, side salad and sweet potato fries. They give you a stand with a letter. Then they bring you your food. 6) foods were good. Bread was pretty thick in French Dip meal. Burger was cooked medium rare and good. 7) they had a little sports bar-ish in the back of the restaurant. 8) there were lots of goodies you can buy if you have a sweet tooth: cookies, pastries, cheese cakes, tiramisu, bread, etc. 9) there are two separate bathrooms for men or women. Clean. Cons 1) there was only one cash register opened when we arrived. So only 1 line. 2) you have to go back in that one line to wait to ask to get liquid refills. At least I did and I saw 2 other customers did too. Conclusion Cute little restaurant. I didn't like having to get back in the same ordering line just to ask for a soda refill and water refill. But foods were ok, desserts tempting (I had self control today), bathroom clean, staff nice, lots of drinks on the menu, and nice big parking lot. I liked this place. It was simple. Didn't take long to get our meals. It wasn't loud so we were able to hear each other talk. read more

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Bella Bru is part of my semi-often morning routine as I get ready for work. I always grab a caramel latte slushy (Caramel Freezo). I don't normally leave reviews but I found the service to be consistently awesome. I don't think I've had much of the sit-down food but the items from the bakery and display are usually a delight and I do enjoy my morning Freezo. I recently popped over on my birthday and I left with a smile that lasted a few blocks and a feeling of being seen. They had my drink for me before I had even finished ordering. It felt like magic to someone who doesn't have a lot of people and isn't used to being a familiar face. It felt like a real birthday moment but maybe I just fully graduated into becoming a 'regular'. read more

I was craving an iced mocha today so I made a special stop on my way home. The girl at the register wasn't really interested in more than the bare minimum taking my order. It was a surprise because the last few times I've been in, service has been great. I didn't have to wait too long for my coffee, but I was disappointed with my coffee. I didn't really realize until I was outside that the chocolate was barely mixed in. I'm also not even sure there was coffee in it - it tasted like chocolate milk. I was disappointed to say the least. I probably should have said something at the time. I definitely will if it happens again. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Iced Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

It is my go to post run brunch spot! And will continue to be for as long as possible. The vibes are awesome and maybe I'm biased. My go to is always their breakfast bagels add ham and avacado! Get a protein shake on the side, chocolate of course! And it never fails me. It's all made well. The other parts of their menu are really good! Have tried their "huevos rancheros" and although they're not my moms they do the dish fairly well. Chorizo burrito is another great option. I seriously love it here. I can appreciate a location that is as consistent and as good as here!The employees are so sweet and work to give you the best experience. A young gentleman helped me today and made sure I left satisfied. Didn't catch his name but he was working the register at around 10:30am! Thank you for the great experience sir! Real review is a 4.2 it just crosses past that 4 star experience but a 5 star experience is still a bit far. read more

Great place to meet a friend for a cup of coffee, bite to eat and/or a glass of wine. The food has always been tasty on every occasion I have stopped in. The service is professional and quick. Nice place to sit and do paperwork if you are a college student, realtor or law enforcement officer. read more

Food was good, but once your food is delivered, no one comes to your table to ask if everything is okay, or need something, or a refill of water or drinks. Hope management adds this additional type of service in the future. I noticed that staff was busy tidying up the place, instead of checking if guests need something at the table, since we have already given the tip at the cash register. Happy Holidays!!! read more

Had lunch with a friend on a Thursday and the place was very busy. Sat in the back bar area because it was quieter and they have several big screens. Service was from a sole bartender and it was excellent. Food was "Meh", basically you can get their menu items at just about any pub/coffee shop/local restaurant. Essentially, nothing to get excited about and want to return. Just very average. read more

This was my husband's and my first visit. We dined in for breakfast and placed our orders at the counter. I enjoyed their veggie quiche which was very light, fluffy and delicious with their homemade crust. I chose the side of red potatoes which were very flavorful. My husband ordered French toast which was sprinkled with powdered sugar and covered with sliced fresh strawberries and oh so tasty! We each ordered the Light Roast coffee but it was much stronger than we're used to so had to sweeten it up with a pack of sugar. The atmosphere was very inviting with pretty chandelier lights and comfortable booths and tables and wonderful air conditioning. The staff behind the counter and serving/bussing were very friendly and welcoming. Before leaving, we checked out their lunch menu which we'll try next time and we bought two pastries for my Mother's Day breakfast tomorrow. They also feature a bountiful Mother's Day brunch. We now have a new favorite restaurant in Bella Bru Cafe! read more

Poor customer service. No greeting, no explanation of how the restaurant works. They don't take you order, you order and pay at the counter where there is the opportunity to "tip" before food is served. I ordered a coffee was told to wait on the side while it was prepared. Another customer asked for hot sauce. The "barista" told customer to get it from OUTSIDE?? She then took my prepared coffee OUTSIDE to assist in finding the hot sauce! The food is bland at best. There is zero ambiance. Not worth the trip. read more

Loved loved loved this place for a nice spot to do work at and have a nice coffee and something small to eat. Very large inside and staff were very friendly. Ordered coffee and just sat for a few hours doing homework and enjoying the ambiance. Will definitely be coming back for a full service meal and when I do I'll update review but until then still a very nice area to go to breakfast from their coffee alone. Lots of parking as well. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

I find it incredibly disappointing the policy is to wait inside for your drink when all your friends are sitting outside; because they bring food to the table but not drinks. I was completely separated from my party And then the food was brought out and I still hadn't gotten my drink. I asked the surly looking lady if she could bring my drink outside and she said yes. We had finished our meal and I still hadn't gotten my drink. I came in and asked about it and they had forgotten 10 minutes later I asked about it again and they still had forgotten about it 10 minutes later I asked about it again and the guy recognized I had been there a while at that point and took pitty on my soul and offered me a drink on the spot. Didn't realize my Togo thing was upside down for my food and they have a tiny hole at the top and food liquid got all over my favorite shirt. So I was slumped there, dejected, waiting for my drink- wet, dirty, and sad. Oh and another thing. I had to throw out a part of my Thai noodle salad, because there was a horrific steak knife handle stuck inside my noodles. The handle was SO OLD with so many little openings and crevices from age and fray- touching all up in my noodles. The handle was SOFT TOO - I just know it must be rolling in bacteria. My husband said his drippy Reuben sandwich was bland. The lavender latte wasn't the best either, but the Thai noodles and lemon bar were pretty good. read more

wonderful food, great atmosphere , ambiance, & the service was top notch... outside seating .. lots of well behaved pet owners outside‍

It makes me SO sad to see all the bad reviews - I ABSOLUTELY love this restaurant. The food is worth the price, the service is friendly, and this place is always clean and beautiful. I love taking my parents here, a great place for groups and families. Don't let the negative reviews scare you away- this is a fantastic restaurant. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

Get orders wrong, food is not that good for the price. A simple breakfast to go and they forget the cream cheese. Last place I would suggest someone to go get breakfast. For the same cost I could got to a better place like Bacon and butter where the order never gets messed up. What is most frustrating is the lack of training and care from staff on the cash registers. I keep forgetting why I stop coming to this place. A quick breakfast to start your day, and your morning goes to crap due to the carelessness and lack of training of the kids that manage the cash register. No attention to detail and not a care on customer satisfaction. read more

Great food and great dessert...Yum ..very clean place. The service is great..There are a large assortment of sandwiches and cakes and pies..I came here for desert...Soon there will be pictures..Yumm..Come here for a light lunch or some delicious desert..Bella Bru is amazing plus there coffee drinks are keen!! :) read more

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Growing up in Carmichael, Bella Bru was a staple. Now I have a kiddo and we usually go once a week for early breakfast. Sometimes it's hit or miss, but for the most part it good! Their coffee is yummy and I LOVE their bread. They make good pastries too. I have never been here for lunch or dinner but could only imagine it's good too! Like I said, we come really early in the morning so sometimes the staff isn't always in a great mood, but they always make sure we are taken care of. read more

(Sigh) Disclaimer, I suppose. This is probably a higher rating if you want to meet up with the girls on a Saturday morning to catch up after a long work week with a posh coffee drink and a cool pastry. If that's your deal, go for it, live life, be you. Unfortunately, I don't particularly enjoy coffee drinks, and I needed a hearty breakfast to get me through the next few hours. I opted for the smallest size diet coke and the smoked salmon and goat cheese omelette. With a bagel "upgrade," about $20.00. Fine, whatever. A little goat cheese can go a long way....I wouldn't know, as I didn't taste any. The omelet itself was really dry....and flavorless. Seriously....no goat cheese taste, and a rubbery, unseasoned egg. I had to add ketchup....to a salmon omelet!!!!! Underwhelming, to say the least. Probably good for a pastry and mocha latte with edible flowers or some cr@p like that, but not recommended for actual breakfast meals read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Salmon with invisible goat cheese, apparently - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

Yes, I would recommend this place. Staff was friendly food was good. Prices were reasonable.

This location's food quality was a little better than the Natomas location but my dish was still super greasy. The bottom of my food has a huge layer of grease which made the experience a bit disappointing. My Bloody Mary was just bland, it tasted like there were just ice and the basic Bloody Mary mix, they didn't even put any celery or olives on it, although there was a full bar right in front of us. The food came out promptly but it was anything to Rave about. The menu selection was very short. The waiter was probably the only good thing about this spot, and also the Natoma location was very much the same experience. Don't expect 5 star experience here for food and drinks. read more

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