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    Bella Bru Cafe

    3.1 (517 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Adriana Z.

    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.

    A lotta latte.
    Dave M.

    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.

    Bianca M.

    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!

    Watermelon margarita
    Lili M.

    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.

    Turkey Tuscany
    Charlene G.

    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!

    Special: Crab Melt

    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.

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    Craig Z.

    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!

    French dip sandwich with a salad
    Richard H.

    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 .

    Alex T.

    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.

    Bella Bru Cafe - sweet potato fries
    Sam R.

    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.

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    Thanks for the kind words Dave, hope to see you again soon!

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    Thanks Bianca! Can't wait to see you again!

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    Thanks Lili! Glad you had a great experience!

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

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    Thanks Laura! The Chicken Sandwich is a fave here with the staff too!

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    So sorry you had a bad experience, thanks so much for the feedback.

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

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    Thanks for the nice review Randy, we love having dogs on the patio.

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

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