Literally the best of the best, ambience is that cozy feel you want from a cafe, the service is so welcoming that you feel as if you've stepped into an extension of your own home and the product is one in a million, to anyone who prefers Starbucks let me ask, do you prefer burnt espresso and watery steamed milk or do you want something that actually tastes like thought and care was put into it? Final statement: anyone who has anything wrong to say about this place is flat out an idiot. These people made my day and have won me as a frequent regular. read more

Best coffee in Frankfort, period. Friendly staff and warm, witchy ambience makes you wish for Fall to come sooner. I tried the Light house latte and it was delicious, it had some beautiful art too. read more

I love going here to sketch w my coffee.... Sweet leather couch! Very relaxing and full of regulars read more

Bella's Cafe - Exquisite Coffees! Large menu of yummy selections plus sandwiches! Come on over to Frankfort - Bakeries Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Best coffee in Frankfort! Love their seasonal menus (especially fall) their golden tea latte, witches brew, & dark knight (with steamed milk) are all to die for. Plus they have coffee flights!! Their baristas are kind & patient & deserve the same in return. :) read more

Bella's Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Coffee was excellent. Staff was quiet & friendly. Modern atmosphere. They have games and books to use while you hang out. Comfortable seating. We visited during Halloween and it was heavily decorated. It was a bit much for me, lots of pretty dark occult references. Quiet creepy and not relaxing. read more

Bella's Cafe - Menu - Bakeries Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Second day in downtown Frankfurt we tried to is cafe. The feel was very relaxed and the store is well decorated. Ambiance is a five. The two teen employees were working well. The feel is definitely " vacation mode" in terms of speed or lack of, of which we had no problem with. Just don't think of a run in run out place. We Love to support local shops. My Chi Tea was good and extra foamy. My Ry's white chocolate mocha was delicious as well. Thank you Cafe Bella. read more

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A year ago during my august stay in Frankfort, this spot was a godsend. But this year... I'm very sad to report that the quality of coffee, especially the espresso, has taken a nosedive. Last year I wrote a glowing review and unfortunately I have to redact it. In 2021 the main barista working here knew her stuff and had a talent for pulling espresso. It was comparable to high end shops elsewhere in Michigan, even edging on Mad Cap status. She was also a great associate to speak to, having a confident kindness. I was excited to return this year and have good coffee locked down for my trip. I walk in, the old barista is gone (I'm curious why but perhaps her skills were better appreciated elsewhere.) So there's some new faces, but I wasn't worried yet. They seemed to have an attitude of competence so I was ready to be impressed again. But the opposite happened, 3 days in a row. First I got an iced latte. The only complaint I had last year was that they didn't shake the espresso in ice before assembling the drink. Most boutique coffee spots have gotten this memo by now. Starbucks marketing has made this technique seem "extra" but it's actually standard, because when you don't shake with ice, you end up with a watered down cup of coffee flavored milk with a few dainty half melted ice cubes on top and a literal *warmth* at the lower end of the cup that you can feel when you pick up the drink. Not ideal. That part hasn't changed at Bella's. So it was 0/1 so far. Fair enough, I thought. I'll just get straight up espresso and make a latte myself to my preference. So the next day I go in and order a quad shot to go. (That's two double shots of straight espresso). I was handed what honestly tasted like a half cup of gas station coffee. This is not an exaggeration. No concentration, no flavor, no aroma, no crema, just intense alkaline bitterness that was somehow at the same time diluted. There was visibly too much liquid in the cup for what was supposed to be a quad espresso. Just completely and utterly wrong. Okay, things happen. Espresso machines are finnicky and difficult to master with consistency. Off day perhaps. I decide I'll give it one more try the next day. And the result was it was just as bad as the day before. I'm trying to think of reasons why this happened. The staff weren't acting like it was their first day. But their tamping pressure looked weak. The beans in the grinder had an inconsistent roast and they looked very mismatched, beyond what a multiple origin blend should yield. Maybe the pull technique was bad. Temperature gauge faulty? Water filter needs changing? Maybe the real question is: do the staff here even realize that there's all these little subtle factors and variables that are all critical to making a half decent shot of espresso? Do they just not have a passion for coffee? That's forgivable if this is just the summer job they were able to get out of necessity and it's just not that important to do good work in. I get it. Maybe it's just that no one has let you know yet that something's wrong. The thing is, when you have a menu with a bunch of sugary specials on it, most tourists are never going to realize they are getting bad espresso. Like I said, it makes me sad to have to write this. But I really don't want someone to read my previous review thinking they'd go here for good coffee and be disappointed and think that I had no idea what I was talking about. The pastries were better than average. That's what 2 stars instead of 1 is for. That and the interior ambience is nice. What a shame :( please start taking coffee seriously again, Bella's. read more

Clean cafe. Good variety. Friendly service. Ordered two ice coffees and a pour over. Plenty of seating even for social distancing standards. read more

Bella's Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Don't waste your time and money. The sandwiches are dry and flavorless. Frozen egg patty with bacon that is probably microwaved. Even the coffee was mediocre. Made a Huge mistake of tipping for no service. read more

Drinks are awesome! There is a substantial menu, so great for anyone. Food is also served and there are seasonal specials. Staff members are incredibly friendly. Will definitely make this our go to place for a jolt or just a place to chill out read more

Bella's Cafe - a coffee table with chess pieces on it - Bakeries Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Amazing customer service, the people working here today were so sweet and helped me figure out what to order! I got a 16oz Matcha Tea Oat milk Latte with vanilla and lavender syrup added, the matcha wasn't strong which was a bummer but you can taste the vanilla and lavender! I also got an avocado & egg breakfast bagel which was good for on the road and very reasonable pricing. Atmosphere is adorable love the plant aesthetic in here and it seems like a great place if you need to do any work. (Sorry totally forgot to take pictures of everything we ate it all before remembering lol) (They offer alternative milks for $0.75 and you can syrups for $0.50) read more

Bella's Cafe - Location - Bakeries Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

First time going there, Not my favorite. To start off, first of all I ordered an Iced Coffee. The coffee was Luke warm The Ice made my coffee watered-down. the drink was so warm it melted my Whipped cream before i even walked out of the shop.. ( Pictured) Couldn't even enjoy the coffee at that point. I get ice melts but i've never had an iced drink like that..... Costumer service was good. nicely decorated. was not impressed read more

Bella's Cafe - "Iced" coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Good foot, great coffee, and comfortable place. The place has really come together nicely over the last few years, well done! Friendly staff!!! read more

My boyfriend and I love this place! The vibes are great, the food is solid, and the service was great :)

Very cute coffee shop, friendly staff and delicious food/drinks! We met the owner the first day and went each day we were in town thereafter. read more

Such a lovely little cafe with delicious coffee. Their Lighthouse Latte singlehandedly carried me through my summer internship up in Frankfort, and the atmosphere in the cafe is comfy, relaxed, and perfect for getting work done. The employees are very kind, and I haven't had any bad experiences over multiple visits. read more

Cute little cafe! The staff was friendly and the iced coffee was delish! I had the New Yorker breakfast bagel sandwich and it hit the spot. A little disappointed that they didn't have a lot of sweet bakery items that I had seen other people post about on here, but we were happy overall. read more

Great drinks, great friendly employees!! Not a local but always think of a reason to stop by. I wish they had almond milk so I'm removing a star otherwise the service is way better than down the road at Petals and Perks. read more

Very cute and modern. Blended vanilla cappuccino was fabulous! I will definitely go back for another! read more

Bella's Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Sshh..this place does not seem as well known as the coffee place down the street. I'm sitting here on a Saturday in the middle of the summer, and there are just a few customers. If you are looking for a quiet spot in Frankfort, with wifi, plugs for your devices, a nice decor, and plenty of food and drink choices, this is it! read more

This place is great! The clerk/cashier was so friendly! Food was excellent and place is very clean!

I've come here multiple times since they've opened and every visit has been great! The coconut scones and peanut butter cookies are super tasty as well as the coffee. The ambience is perfect to catch up with friends or sit down and get some work done too. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

A lovely new (opened in July) coffee/cafe spot. We had lunch: Chicken and rice soup and turkey paninis. Both were delish. He had a oat milk late and I had an iced tea. Place is clean, cozy and Covid cautious. If I lived in this town I would be here everyday! read more

this place is fabulous. We biked here from Beulah and they accommodated our bikes so they wouldn't get wet. The three cheese grilled sandwich and grilled cheese and pesto sandwich are worth the bike ride!! Refreshing describes the black iced coffee and I hear the coconut latte hits the spot. The gentleman we sat next to was back for the third day in a row. Kemma says they are the new kid on the block but there is nothing novice about Bella's. read more

Good sandwich, nice atmosphere. Will definitely stop by again to try some of the baked goods and coffee!

The service was great, answered all questions with a friendly response and had great advice about the area since I'm not from around there. Alternative milk selection was great and the food was even better! read more

Just tried Bella's and was very pleased. Fast, friendly service with lots of iced coffee options. My iced coffee was just what I was looking for. read more

This spot has such a great vibe! Good coffee, friendly workers, and great ambiance. They have a free library and comfortable seating. Loved this cute hang out! read more

Great dark chocolate lavender latte, cute decor and quick service. Staff was nice as well

Very nice coffee shop. I got an iced coffee with oat milk and a sandwich. The coffee was good and very cheap and the sandwich was also pretty good. Some seating and they offer WiFi. read more