Great salads! I also enjoy their breakfast menu items. A little noisy, but the food is good.

Good food in a relaxed and easy space. We came for our Christmas lunch and white elephant gift exchange. They don't take reservations for lunch but quickly accommodated our group of 12 and even let us use the bar for our gift exchange. A bit different from my regular location in Natomas as you order at the counter for lunch instead of having a server. That ended up working out in our favor for a group all going "Dutch." The cafe was busy and food was consistent with the Natomas location. Everyone was happy with their food and that says a lot with a large party. read more

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Was in the area with a couple of friends and decided to try out Bella Bru Cafe -- it's pretty big inside and has an outside area where you can eat as well. I ordered the chocolate croissant and breakfast burrito. They have a microwave where I guess you could warm up the pastries -- not too much of a fan of that, I was hoping they could warm it up in an oven so that croissant wouldn't be soggy. The breakfast burrito was okay and the customer service was mediocre-- didn't really go out there way to check up on us a second time. ** My friend ordered one of the breakfast plates and said her sausage was rubbery and there was also a piece of hair in her potato-- yuck read more

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

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Came to Bella Bru a few days ago. I was in the mood for café bruch kind of day. A few years ago I won a contest through FOX40 news, for a breakfast package worth $350 for the office and I remember it being pretty good. I thought the restaurant said Fair Oaks for the city but driving took me all the way through Carmichael? A little distant for me.Restaurant was semi-full and there was no line. Display cases of desserts adorned the entrance of the restautant and a nice low light ambiance gave a welcoming vibe. Food was ok, not blow me away , but decent & prices were a little on the high end. My teen had the clam chowder soup, I had a sandwich and we split a smoothie and a tart. Again the prices were on the upper end. Bathroom was a mess?? Unless I am out this way and hungry that might have been a 1st and last for me. read more

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This place is a neighborhood favorite. Brought a business associate and she loved it too. I tend to order the mighty chicken salad and ask for the walnut bread. It's wonderful. I like that they have inside and outside tables. Inside can be a bit loud at times. Our service was prompt and courteous. read more

It's been several years since I wrote this review and for a long time I refused to visit. But I know things can change, and we decided to try again, post-pandemic, with the hope that earlier issues might be sorted out. And, they are. Since our return we've been greeted by helpful staff and given correct orders in a timely fashion. We are patient people and sometimes there's only one waitstaff on duty at Luna Lounge, which is the area we prefer to visit. They are always kind and friendly and helpful, and even when they are busy they take good care of us in a reasonably timely fashion. That's all we really ask. No more dirty plates, wrong orders, or being ignored. I'm very happy to include Bella Bru and Luna Lounge in our list of places to visit again. read more

My Partner, my Mom and I came here for brunch on a Tuesday. When we entered, I was pleasantly surprised to see a combination of: people working on their laptops, groups of people eating together, what looked to be a few business meetings and families with children. It is set up cafe style, but there's an awesome bar in the back with additional seating and booths. The Bartender was funny, sweet, sassy and knew the menu well. I had a delicious cafe au lait and later ordered a skirt steak salad. My partner had a burger and fries and my mom had a Turkey club. Everyone really enjoyed their food. I'll definitely be back solo (with my laptop) and then back with my family. read more

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

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Came here for lunch last Sunday for Father's Day. We sat at a booth near a window and it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in months. Food was okay and the gentleman taking our order was friendly. read more

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

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We love this spot in Carmichael! Delicious food and great spot to meet friends or have a casual work meeting.

We had a really delicious brunch at Bella Bru this morning. My friend and I split the breakfast burrito and the French toast to have a bit of savory and a bit of sweet. Both were very well prepared! Our group also got a lot of various drinks. They took awhile to come out but when they did, they were all delicious! read more

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Standard cafe and bakery that is always packed on weekends. I've only gone on weekends and it can be a bit hectic, but it's not hard to get a table. The selection of baked goods and breads look delicious and I enjoy their coffee, even if the service can be a bit sloppy in the making of the coffee. I love their salads and the huevos rancheros has delicious chorizo in it. My friend who got the quiche felt jealous, as my breakfast dish was definitely more bang for the buck. Besides it being pretty busy and some dishes only being decent, it's worth going to! read more

Cute little cafe. Limited menu potions unfortunately. Breakfast bagel is almost 10bucks w/ added bacon and cheese. Everything's good but not great. You feel good though after eating. Coffee is good and cakes are ok but look amazing. Definitely a staple for the area. Lots of regulars coming in and out. Nice outdoor seating as well. Staff is young and nice. They perform the job well. Definitely check it out and try it once. read more

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

Food is amazing, Staff is very friendly and inviting. Definitely my go to place now that I live out this way.

i could write a freakin novel about this place because i love it so much. bella bru has been a huge staple cafe for me and my friends for the past 15 years. Everything there is SO delicious but i would highly recommend: their baked goodies (baked in house!) cobb salad Margharita Pizza Shrimp Linguine Applewood Smoked Bacon & Avocado Omlette Belgian Waffle Bella Frutta Turkey Toscano Sandwich Chicken Roberto Sandwich and ALL of their coffees. SOOOO goooood. read more

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They up-charged the pastries 3x what they should be. Why is the cake $22 but individual slices are $8-9. The cakes serve 12-14 people, that's so ridiculous. Service was god awfully slow as well, took 15 minutes to get three slices of cake/pie. All they have to do is cut it?? read more

Came on 9/5/2021 at 11am. Great place, large indoor and outdoor seating. Walk up order and take a seat where you would like. I got the Bella Bru French dip and it was delicious. It wasn't one of those sandwiches that pour juices out on every bite which is exactly what I like. For this sandwich you leveraged the Au jus sauce to get the perfect savory bite. They did have a mix up regarding Mimosa's to our table since the waiter took our food ordering number sign before the drinks came. After 15 minutes I had to ask what happened. Manager jump in and quickly helped. Not a big problem at all but it was the friendliness and quickness of the managers support that was phenomenal. Everyone makes mistakes but it's how you bounce back ! read more

On Mother's Day .... The menu has the traditional things but creative items too. My daughter and I both had the Eggs Benedict. It was very good. An extra delicious hollandaise sauce. And a thinner english muffin which makes that dish just right. Ambiance was nice, we weren't rushed and enjoyed our visit very much. Highly recommend. We will be returning for sure. read more

This restaurant is not actively maintaining protective measures in light of COVID. There were two customers inside, not wearing masks. I asked the manager why they allowed that and she said that the owners didn't care about requiring people to wear masks. In addition, the food quality has really decreased over the years. I will not be coming back here despite it being one of my favorite places to go in Carmichael. read more

Really good customer service the food was amazing and the overall atmosphere of this restaurant was great.

Great atmosphere. Food wasn't the best, but not bad either. Barely anyone in the restaurant and there were plenty of employees, but to get the utensils, napkins, or a refill was slow. I got up and got us our own utensils (not that big of a deal) and had to flag down other waiters to get butter or a refill. That was my biggest turn off. May give it another try for lunch. read more

Our server was rude! I came in dinner time to try the place with my best friend. I didn't want something heavy so I was just thinking of getting a slice of cake or something to drink but my friend wanted to eat. So we asked to be seated on one of their booths. I asked our server if they have a dessert or drinks menu and he told me to just go to the register and order food over there and asked me if I'm not eating anything other than that. ( I think it's in appropriate to ask and being a customer you have your freedom to order whatever you want) i told him I wasn't hungry. Well, I ended up ordering just fries which me and my bestfriend shared and a mocha frapuccino and I saw him talking to his co-workers telling them what happened and they were laughing. The food is just alright. I don't think that the prices match the quality of food and service. I don't think I'll come back again because of their lousy service and just okay food. read more

Lattes are still great and hot here!!!8:00 brekky date on 12/27... $5 egg, toast and hash order. The hash brown scramble tasted stale and boiled, very odd indeed on the palate... not good. This place has been around a looooong time. Since my moving away, it has spawned (& closed) at least 3 other locations...bread, bagels, always solid here. So close for me. Loud atmosphere... like the fact that one can come solo, with friend, or with large group... all in a comfortable way. Located inside Five Points... boy do I miss Steve's Pizza and Cold Stone! read more

Came here for a quick lunch with a friend. Found out it's not actually a cafe: it's moreso a place where you order actual large portions of food and not typical cafe pastries and coffee. We ordered the Margherita pizza which was phenomenal, my only complaint is have smaller foods, easier to eat, not just extra large portions read more

We love coming here on Friday evening after work to check out their dinner specials and happy hour drinks. Kudos to Oscar for all he does between customers to keep us safe, sanitizing after he clears the table. Service has been great. We're still trying new items on the special dinner menu but we love the bbq ribs with corn on the cob and also love the tacos. Nice place to unwind at the outside tables. We will definitely be back! See you there!! read more

As a Sacramento local, it has been a challenge to find a location that is both a positive atmosphere and delicious food in the greater Sac-Town region. Bella Bru has both- a cool coffee house vibes with a killer menu- this hits the spot! From Coffee to Teas to Scones and amazing cakes- this place has it all. Grab yourself something at the walk-up counter, take your number and let the rest take over. I have now been to three brunch buffets here. Breakfast meets lunch at Bella Bru! Easter & Mother's Day can of be a bit busy so please plan ahead! Do not be one of those people who complain about the lines...on the busiest days of the year! Ok- back to the food... Loving the Mediterranean salad, the bay shrimp cocktail and the crepes. just delicious! We were able to sit outside and soak up that northern California sun; enjoying the breeze, the food, and the atmosphere. While I did not bring my pups- this place had plenty to pet! Very dog friendly on the patio and I love that! You cannot find a better place for drinks, breakfast or lunch- pack up Fido and make your way down to Bella Bru! read more

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

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Not good. The service wasn't professional, when they gave coffee, the cup had lipstick stains. When we took the cup back, the girl turned around and made a nasty face towards her co workers. Our food came, the potatoes on my brother in laws plate had almost all the potatoes, burnt! I had asked for no onions on mine and the thing that was filling my plate was mainly onions had to take them out ... when I settled for it, a minute later I found a short black hair in my food. Let me tell you...... never, will I be coming back. So disappointed. read more

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

We're really enjoy this place!!!!! They have the best soups and sweets, always fresh and delicious:)))))

The crab cake dinner was very good, big tasty cake without too much filler. Brussels Sprouts accompaniment was just the ticket. I skipped the offered coleslaw, so no comment. Service was vegood. I was disappointed to find that this location Wine Wednesday is not all day as is the case at the Natomas location. I'd have expected to have the same promotions at all three locations read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Crab cake & Brussels, skipped the coleslaw, dressing on the side. On the nightly special menu. $19 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

Zero. Came here with friends. Waited for 40 minutes plus for food and turns out they didn't make the food for us. There are no service at all. I had two starving kids that was waiting for lunch . Not recommend for this place. read more

Recently had a burger with blue cheese and loved it! I've been here many times over the years and have never been disappointed.

Amazing food: Sicilian pizza, quiche Lorraine and French dip. Excellent friendly staff Very strong gin & tonic. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Sicilian Pizza: pepperoni, Coppa, sausage, Parmesan. Medium - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

I was charged $6 for a tiny piece of pecan pie! This is daylight robbery. What made it worse is I found a hair in the piece of quiche I ordered. I know it was not mine because it was blonde! We will not be back. read more

Bella Bru Cafe - I was charged $6 for this tiny piece of pecan pie! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

Omg for a cup not a bowl of soup$7.99!! When I asked our server the price prior to ordering, she said $4 but bill was $7.99. Think she should have checked her prices. Didn't think twice about her mistake. Really poor customer service. read more

First and only time here. A lady named Allix, as noted on my receipt, rang me up and was very rude and impatient. Even though I'd never been before it's not like I was being all indecisive or anything. I only asked one question about the size of my food. Didnt even get the sandwich I ordered, but it tasted fine. No matter how good the food could've been, allix killed it for me. Btw my sandwich came with a salad, both ordered to go and they didn't give me a fork. Not too big of an issue but just adds to the situation. read more

Dropped by yesterday morning with my son to pick up a coffee and pastry. Not one worker was wearing a mask and this was after the mask mandate for indoor dining per Sacramento County. Not interested in giving my business to those not willing to do what they can to keep their customers safe. Another thought...they are cooking, preparing, and touching food with no masks on. Very disappointed. read more

This place used to be good for breakfast. Been awhile since I have been here. Maybe nine months to a year. The owners have done a remodel that substantially improved the interior of the place. I wish I could say the same for my breakfast today. Ordered the bacon, avocado, cheese and veggie omelette. Kind of ordinary except the bacon was a scoop of bacon bits from a bag and the red onions were raw. Not a lot of effort put into this. And the potatoes it came with had to have been frozen from a bag and left to sit and dehydrate on the flattop all morning. I asked for some salsa for which I was charged fifty cents. I think they can do better. Maybe I just caught an of f day. read more

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

Very busy not enough staff to help feel acknowledged. It's not their fault it's basically what Covid has done.

Stopped here for a late breakfast. Food was decent. We ordered egg benedict and house roasted turkey omelette. They have lots of outdoor seating, which is great. Staff is all wearing a mask and are very friendly. I'll be back to try something from their lunch menu and their pastries! read more

Bella Bru Cafe - Egg benedict and cappuccino. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmichael, California

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Eat here regularly. Unfortunately they are not going to follow the new masking mandate. I don't want to risk my Grandson's health so gonna sit it out for awhile. read more

We ordered our Easter Brunch (pick up) today and were blown away how delicious, warm and wonderful the food was!!! Highly recommend Bella Bru Carmichael!! Customer service was great!! Thank you! Short ribs Benedict so yummy!!! read more

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