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    Bell's Cafe

    3.8 (20 reviews)
    Closed • 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Lindsay K.

    I used to frequent a bookstore/cafe a lot, but it's been closed for a couple years now so you can imagine my delight when I happened by Bell's Cafe & Bookstore. There's something about the combination of a bookstore and cafe that is extremely inviting and intriguing. I guess it's just nice to know that you can sit down and enjoy your coffee without staring at the wall. There are a few tables to enjoy your time at, some nestled right in the back beside all the books. There's also shelves and shelves of different books to choose from, so you can probably find something worth a read. Books aside, they also have some gifts for sale. You can buy mugs and cups, and teapots and steepes. If the books aren't enough to satisfy your boredom, they also have wireless internet and a newly opened art studio in the basement. They have a large selection of baked goods like carrot cake, muffins, cookies, cheesecake, etc., all for a pretty decent price. The coffees come in four different sizes and are serve-yourself. They're pretty trusting in there since someone could buy a small, but take and fill a large cup. I guess they trust their patrons. The ladies working there were extremely cute and super nice. They didn't seem annoyed that I was a newb and didn't quite know what I was doing. In fact, they laughed with me when I finally realized I could serve my own coffee. A cafe and bookstore is just such a good idea in my mind, and this place definitely hits the spot. It's so quaint and adorable I think anyone would love it!

    Cashmere Tea.  (Earl Grey Latte with 1/2 Vanilla & 1/2 Almond Syrup)
    Di E.

    Such a beautiful fall day and so I decided to check out more of my neighborhood coffee places. I had to drive by twice to get parking, however, once my car was nestled along the roadway, I coasted on in to this little coffee shop. The ladies were super friendly and lots of laughing and joking around. They have about 12 small tables that are perfect for intimate conversations and chillin'. As I was by myself, I would of loved to see a cozy couch or arm chair to snuggle into to read my book. Oh! Books! They have walls of books to read if you forget yours. The lighting is bright without being harsh. I can totally see coming here as a regular just to sit back and drink delicious brews. Good job!

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    7 years ago

    Great little cafe. Delicious coffee and baked goods. Weekend waitress is moody, sometimes pleasant and efficient, other times not at all.

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    9 years ago

    I like coming here it's a nice place to think and I love the atmosphere people are friendly

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    14 years ago

    Best Rubarb Muffins EVER! Great little spot thats known by the locals. Good people and good homemade treats.

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    Excellent Coffee, great quiet and small shop atmosphere.

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