I am really sorry to be writing this review. I was really excited to have a good time and eat some good homemade food. The place was cute and looked welcoming from the outside. While the food was homemade, it took a long time almost 40min for two chicken pesto sandwiches, a patty melt and a burger. The bun was included on a meal that asked for NO bun. The side salad was lettuce and tomatoes that's all. Ranch was brough instead of Vinigrette. Our water glasses sat empty for a long time. The waitress nails are not code approved. The place was not packed. There were people that looked like regulars at the counter. As i sat waiting, I looked past my friends and tried to get an idea of the ambiance however with years of spiderwebs, dirt caked light switches, dark washing areas but open to be seen was not really giving me the ambience I think the place wanted. One of my friends had to go to the restroom right after eating only half her sandwich. All of our stomachs were not friendly to us after. I really wanted to give this place a 5. Im sorry. read more

Bella's Café has a quaint, relaxed atmosphere offering indoor and outdoor seating. They serve breakfast, burgers, salads and sandwiches. Breakfast items are served until they close at 2 pm. For lunch, we chose two breakfast selections - their California Omelet and Bella's Breakfast Bacon and Eggs. The California Omelet was quite sizeable. It consists of three large eggs, stuffed with avocado, tomato, bacon, garlic, and cheese. There was no skimping on ingredients, and every bite was enjoyed. The omelet is served with one's choice of home fries or hashbrowns and a choice of wheat, sourdough or rye toast, or an English muffin. If desired, one may substitute a cup of fresh fruit in lieu of the potatoes for a small extra charge. Bella's Breakfast Bacon and Eggs is two eggs prepared your way, with three slices of bacon, choice of potatoes, and toast. All was excellent. FYI: Bella's Café is a cash only establishment. read more

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We ordered take-out on our way home from Boulder-Creek. We were really craving breakfast but didn't want that generic breakfast taste that large restaurant chains give out. Luckily we found Bella's and it was exactly what we hoped for. We didn't eat at the restaurant but it was very spacious, lots of indoor seating and a bar area. I ordered my food on person, the gentleman who helped me was so nice and attentive. Ordering was easy, the food was very well priced and when we picked up our order we saw we had gotten a lot more than we expected. We ordered the eggs, pancakes, bacon, French toast and sausage. Everything was perfectly cooked, the French toast was to die for! My 2 kids really enjoyed their food I didn't even get a chance to take a pictures. Highly recommend you won't be disappointed. We are planning another to town and will definitely be visiting Bella's again and taking some photos read more

I came in for lunch and the gal who greeted me was very nice and so was the man cooking up all the meals. Real rustic small town feel and the food was yummy and came out nice and quick. Looking forward to coming here again. read more

Bella’s Cafe - BLT & Hashbrowns - Cafes Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

Came into town to look at the lodge near by, they are cash only! Regardless the same man sat us, took our order and made our food his service was so quick and he was amazing. I really enjoyed my breakfast and the people I was with too also enjoyed the breakfast they received! There was one man when we walked in but other than that we were the only ones so we got to choose our own table. It was a nice small town spot, definitely coming back when I return. read more

Bella’s Cafe - Egg Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

The food is good. Tasty and tastes fresh. A bit on the pricey side. As a matter of fact, I was charged $6.95 for a glass of lemonade. The cook is very friendly and observes the customers. Here is the worse part of this business. CASH ONLY! and no restrooms. Really? Are you kidding me. I had to leave and go to the ATM to obtain cash for the meal. I will come back, but only because it serves breakfast. The restaurant is just your stereotypical coffee shop. Open the restroom, and take credit cards and I will raise my review by 2 stars. read more

Bella's has great breakfasts and amazing pancakes! The service is always friendly and fast.

The hostess/waitstaff greeted us and seated us right away. She got our drink order and served it to us very quickly. She gave us a few moments to look everything over and then took our order. The food was delivered fast and was very fresh and delicious. I ordered the mixer omelet and my friend ordered the huevos rancheros. Both were served hot and beautifully plated. It has a dated diner vibe but very clean. The bathroom was very cramped, like squeeze to get in type of cramped, but it was clean and working. A definite winner and one I'd go back to! read more

The west coasts best breakfast burrito! My six old son has ordered a " bacon breakfast burrito " at Cafes across California, Oregon, and Nevada, but none of them come anywhere close to the one at Bella's Café. These digs are one of a kind. read more

Excellent service and food highly recommended. Right in the middle of town can't wait to come back and I'll try their lunch. read more

I have been here early mornings a number of times and it's always empty which I love, I sit in the front or sometimes in their back patio (weather permitting) and either read the paper or stay busy on my phone while I eat their delicious breakfast! A must try! read more

Service was excellent, the food and portions were great. Very mellow spot to eat in the morning. We will be back read more

Bella’s Cafe - Pancakes and butter - Cafes Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

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Very outdated place needs a complete remodel and new color inside paint job, everything boring white paint with electric chords showing on side walls. Needs blue or green decor inside or some plants in the hot patio. I don't think the place has AC? When we went at 1 30 PM they had just one person doing everything. The food was so so. The worst was the water had a terrible chlorine taste could not drink It. Time for them to change their filter if they even have one. The breakfast we had was semi ok but the meat sausage was just a big hot dog type thing and split down the middle, was cheap bad tasting, should serve little link type ones. The owner I think has another place in Santa Cruz. May try again if they ever can remodel. Bella's Cafe could be turned into a much needed burger/hot dog /meat loaf type comfort food milk shake destination in Boulder Creek now that 'Fosters' has closed as the they have a old 1940 type lunch counter that needs some care these days. read more

Great food and service and super friendly owners. Bella's has been my go to spot for brunch and lunch in town for many years now. The Mexican style breakfasts and the pancakes are top notch. Super chill spot to go solo but also great atmosphere for groups. read more

He knows my usual order when I walk in. Let me bring my own coffee. Very nice menu, but I certainly haven't tried everything because I'm stuck in a personal rut, which he does very well. Can eat indoors or outdoors. Whenever I need breakfast, I go to Bella's. read more

Deliciousness! As we walked up, a woman was coming out of the restaurant and said, "oh the food is so good here!" She was right! The owner is so nice too. The hubby and I split a chicken pesto sandwich with a side of home fries. Everything was freshly prepared, including the pesto, and came out pretty quickly off the grill. They even split it for us, which was kind of them. Apparently they have a great breakfast too, so we're coming back in the morning for that. read more

Bella’s Cafe - Chicken pesto sandwich with a side of home fries - delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

I'm rating this 1 star for the horrible service. I work a block away and I stopped in here for a cup of coffee before my shift. All but 1 of the tables was empty, so I sat at a window table. A guy came in after me and was served before me. Excuse me? You only have 3 customers. I ordered my coffee. It was just regular coffee, like the $1 coffee at McDs. I only had 1 cup, since I was not offered a refill. When I got the bill, it was for just under $5! The waitress got snippy with me when I questioned the amount for a single cup of coffee. I saw the food the other gentleman ordered. it looked okay, not overly generous for the price. I'm used to better service, generous portions, and reasonable prices at our other local eateries. This place has changed hands numerous times over the last few years and I never know what it's going to be like. There is only on-street parking, which can be a problem on weekends. . read more

I hope the owners read this because you guys have so much potential!! The main draw of this restaurant is the convenience of location. If there were another sit-down diner-type breakfast spot in Boulder creek, I doubt they would stay in business. I went in once and they said they were out of bacon...there are two grocery stores across the street, no excuse to not have the basics guys, come on! (I don't even eat bacon, it's just the concept). The woman who serves your food has obnoxiously long acrylic nails which is just so not what you want to see when about to eat your food. This being said, the owners are nice, the food is fine. But I drive the extra 10 mins to spanky's for breakfast. read more

Great service! So quick and delicious. Recommend sitting in their patio. They have great gluten free pancakes! Staff was so nice and attentive. read more

What a bummer. My meal today was only excellent instead of phenomenal. The first time I went to Bella's it was the best meal I have had all year, and the best meal I have had in the San Lorenzo Valley EVER! This time is was only in the top five meals of the year, and only the second best meal I have ever had in the San Lorenzo Valley (because the first meal was the best). I am a big fan of Cowboy Grill in Felton, but Bella's beats them hands down. When I went to Bella's a few weeks ago, I had to decide between a breakfast item and a lunch item. I ended up going with the Pesto & Cheeseburger. it was AMAZING!!! Everything was so perfect it is had to describe. Great balance of flavor between pesto, garlic, cheese and beef. It was served with a nice side of home fries. YUM! I went back today, and tried the Huevos Rancheros. It was excellent. A crisp corn tortilla covered with delicious tender beans, grilled peppers, cheese, an incredible ranchero sauce, and an egg cooked perfectly with the white solid and a yolk that spilled out everywhere as soon as it was nicked. I will be a regular. Bring cash and show up early because they are cash only and close at 2:00pm daily. read more

This is a very friendly, neighborhood spot. We were the only customers when we arrived so the service was excellent. New arrivals were obviously regulars which is always a good sign. We ate the huevos ranchero and cafe Florentine. Both were delicious. read more

I enjoy the food most of the time... but the hours are never consistent. They are hardly ever open. read more

Bella’s Cafe - This is 9:20am on a Friday - Cafes Near Me - Boulder Creek, California

Delicious food & great customer service. I got the bagel sandwich and my husband got the Eggs Benedict, my daughter got Huevos Rancheros. Everyone loved their food. Located in a cute area which is a plus. read more

Only cash??? For the last two years.. Ok. Finally we got the cash. But what to order? Half of the items on their menu: "have been discontinued ". lol. Per waitress. So we ordered whatever was left. And let me tell you. It wasn't any good at all. For example. They charge $5 for a coffee that tastes like hot water. $14.95 for 2 eggs, a toast and who knows what kind of sausage is that. Are you serious? Would not recommend the business neither coming back. read more

Came here at 10:15 and the restaurant was closed even though there google maps listing, yelp, and hours on the door all said they should be open. Disappointing since we drove 25 min to get there. read more

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Food is good, but the bill is suspiciously always incorrect with extra charges. Am tired of always having to ask the bill to be corrected. Once is a mistake, but three times was my limit. No more brunch at this place for me. read more

[pandemic review] Great no nonsense breakfast place in Boulder creek, if you're looking for a brunch place while in Boulder creek :) They have outdoor seating and it's not much of a wait to get seated or get your food. Super friendly, welcoming staff. We ordered the huevos rancheros and pancake combo with nuts and bananas and both did not disappoint. Very generous portions too. Thank you Bella's! read more

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They really don't care about customer satisfaction. There were four of us and we had an empty table but a seat was missing. Although they could add an empty seat to our table, they said it was not relevant to us. When they put the coffee and cake on the table they behaved very badly and put the coffee on the table rudely. They opened the door and when I said it's cold and please close the door they said if you have any problem you can go outside. I will never again go to a place where never go they behaved very badly customers are not respected read more

Bella's cafe is a charming small cafe located in the heart of Boulder creek. This area is so relaxing and such a hidden gem. Bella's cafe had really delicious breakfast food, the menu wasn't too large which I appreciate because I get overwhelmed. Everything they made was tasty and done right, just a perfect Sunday morning spot. Bella's cafe is cash only FYI! There is also a cute outdoor patio to eat at. read more

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YES! YOU WANT TO EAT HERE! My husband and I live walking distance from this charming, clean and always tasty cafe and visit often. We are always happy with the meal and service and recommend that all of our Hipcamp guests try it while they're in town. Our daughters also love dining here with their little ones. :) Boulder Creek is lucky to have such a great place!!! read more

Cute breakfast spot in the middle of town with both indoor and outdoor tables. The eggs benedict arrived in a strange red sauce--perhaps tomato but definitely not traditional hollandaise even though the menu described it that way. Otherwise, the rest of the food was fine and the service was prompt. read more

We stopped and had breakfast in this cafe which looked inviting. I had the breakfast burrito which was amazing and my husband had the eggs and french toast which he said was the best he ever had. The fresh squeezed orange juice was very good. The service was great. We will for sure come back!! read more

Currently salivating just thinking about the wonderful culinary experience we had the good fortune of having while in little Boulder Creek, thanks to this unassuming, friendly spot! Not quite sure where to begin, as everything was outstanding. Upon entering we were promptly greeted and seated. The interior is tastefully decorated, spacious (good space between tables and a large room), well ventilated (we came late morning on a Sunday and it was quite warm and sunny out, but no mugginess or stuffiness inside!), and had the cozy, homey feeling to it that adds just that much more to a breakfast/brunch place. Our food came pretty quickly, without much time between getting plates (no awkward waiting till the other person gets their dish). I had the eggs Benedict which were an absolute delight. The hollandaise was creamy, rich, colorful. The crisp ham can't be beat. One egg had a bit of a stiff yolk but the other flowed perfectly. Toasted English muffins on the bottom were a little soggy by the time i got to eating, but everything else more than made up for it. My girlfriend had the feta basil scramble and she loved it. Her fruit was also so ripe and fresh and cool, and had a good balance of different fruits. After polishing our plates, we dove into the French toast and enjoyed every last bit of it...MMM. Not drenched in sugar, crisp exterior with a softer, fluffier interior, and perfectly filling and satisfying. The only minor downside is that their bathrooms are tiny!! My girlfriend actually had to put effort into orienting herself in the right way to use the toilet (and she is of normal weight and is like 5' 4"!). Men's room was a similar experience. I think it comes from the building being . It'd be great if the owners looked into building out the bathrooms. Great bathrooms can really make or break an experience if the food isn't fantastic. Our waiter also had a great energy about him, smiled a lot, checked on us a lot, and overall took good care of us and our food and needs. This place was just what we needed on a lazy Sunday morning - good food, good vibes, good people. I'm definitely recommending this place to friends! read more

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This is just a classic, unassuming small-town American diner and they're nailing it; affordable, delicious, perfectly cooked eggs and potatoes, delicious ham and bacon, and fresh, hot coffee so good it's best black I didn't get our server's name, but she was great, too: pleasant and attentive yet not overbearing at all. Masks required (required for a positive rating from me, too) and street seating available! Thanks, Bella's! read more

Happy Grand Opening! Will be back for follow-up after y'all have had some time to breath. HUGE shout out to my neighbors at BCN for letting me know about this place! Now for the review: The burger was FANTASTIC, it had the perfect amount of bacon (peeking out but not over bearing) and the addition of mayo might take some time off my lifespan, but Im a happier man because of it, thanks for the flavor. The eggs Benedict (according to my father, a self-claimed Benedict connoisseur) had an intetesting sauce, which was not to his taste. But to each their own. The lack of fries was saddening at first but the hashbrown more than made up for it. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

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Born and raised Santa Cruz Mountain girl. This use to be Mountain Inn and now Molly's! Ate here once before it was ok. I'm gonna say they have worked out kinks and the outdoor seating 100. Service was amazing. Food felt like I cooked at home healthy and yummy! I was so pleased and I'll be back.I'm giving this a 3 so cute! Ok sit outside in back or out front! I'll say I was overcharged and I was not stoked on that. Also charged for eggs when it said French toast came w two eggs. Little weird. That's why is a 3 read more

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Such sweet service and a cool homey atmosphere. But I have to say that the eggs Benedict was awful. The hollandaise sauce tasted like it had been made with chicken broth and felt like breakfast gravy. You guys gotta change that up. read more

The wait staff is friendly, but the owner/cook has a flip side to a toxic attitude where he becomes rude. Food preparation is a hit or miss. The issue is generally overcooked or incorrectly prepared components. (Not the first time with this issue.) When specials are $18, add eggs $3.00, add coffee $2.00. So, $23.00 plus tip x2 if a guest is with you have a $60.00 bill. Getting bad food from a cook with a bad attitude is not what I want to spend my hard earned money on. read more

As always, the owner who is also the cook is the sweetest man and so warm and welcoming, always wearing a smile. Best place in the area for breakfast and the club sandwich is also delicious, I always sub a side salad instead of potatoes and it's always fresh and local. Love this place! read more

Good fresh food good service and nice people. I do miss the original place that the was owned by a different family.