We were really excited to try breakfast one morning during our trip. Unfortunately, it ended up being a disappointing experience. The espresso machine was out, which wasn't a huge deal since drip coffee was available, but the coffee itself was honestly pretty bad. It also didn't help that we were told the flavored syrup drinks were basically the same as their espresso specialty drinks, but it tasted like water down drip coffee. I ordered the French toast plate and my partner got the biscuits and gravy. The bacon seemed undercooked, the pancakes were dry, the biscuits and gravy were burnt, and the gravy itself was runny. Overall, for a meal that ended up being over $50 with tip, we were really disappointed with the quality. read more

Our family took a quick weekend trip up to Arnold to have some fun in the snow. This was our first time here and we decided to check out this place for breakfast. It definitely did not disappoint. It's a cute little local bistro. Super cozy and warm with a super friendly staff! The food is good and the coffee drinks are delicious!! It's on the pricey side but understandable since I'm sure they get a lot of visitors. Why not charge more? It's a place to check out if you are staying up in Arnold! read more

Bistro Espresso - Blueberry cheesecake latte and a s'mores mocha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

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This was our coffee spot during our visit to Arnold,Ca. We were able to try their cold and hot coffees. We did not have a chance to try their food but it smelled delicious and it was busy on the weekends. They also sell craft beers (found in their fridge) serve beer on tap and mimosas! They have a variety of drinks available. It also looks like they host live music events in their backyard. It's a very cool and chill place! read more

Bistro Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

We stopped by for a quick bite to eat on the way back from a weekend getaway in the mountains and were not disappointed. The portions were generous and I appreciated having the option of a salad as a side in an attempt to counteract the BLT lol. The bacon was thick and perfectly cooked and my husband's pulled pork sandwich was out of this world, I don't know which I liked better! It was very crowded but the staff kept up and food was delivered at a good pace. I will say, there were a ton of kids so it was loud, but that's not shocking during lunch on a weekend. read more

Bistro Espresso - Pulled pork and onion rings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

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Stopped by for a burger/patty melt after a long hike. Spent $18 and got this. The bread wasn't toasted so it was soggy. I got about three bites of a burger on half of the sandwich. The red onions were hardly cooked, still crunchy, and there were about three slices of them. One of the scariest andcrummies burgers I've had in as long as I can remember. I definitely won't be returning. read more

Bistro Espresso - Patty melt supposedly. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

Glad we stumbled upon this place. It's super cute and cozy. I love the fire place. They have several sugar free syrups to choose from which is unusual, many places only offer 1. My daughter got a hot chocolate and said it was great. The girl working was very pleasant and sweet. I would love to try their food sometime. read more

Bistro Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

My friends and I went on our camping trip and on our way back home we decided to stop by Bistro Espresso. We weren't expecting much and just really wanted somewhere quick to eat. When we arrived I have to say it was very nice! There were little fairy lights and decorations around the building and the weather that day was perfect. We ordered a frappe and some fries and the fries were by far the BEST fries i've ever had. It was crispy, hot, and the flavor was just right. I def say give it a try! The person taking our order was very nice as well and kept up a good convo. Overall 10/10 and my friends and I need to come again soon. read more

Bistro Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

Loved server the day we went. She was the highlight of the place. Menu is good for basic coffee and tea. A few pastry choices were fresh and good. Best of that they also serve food, like sandwiches and more. Prices were fair and the portions good. Parking lot is theirs. Indoor seating has good amount of room. The decor is limited and over lacks an identity. Outdoor patio seating would be very nice in this area when warmer. Love the trees. This place is on the busy highway which was very convenient and near other shopping places down the road. Went twice while in the area and happy to visit again. read more

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One of our family traditions is picking up some coffee on the way home. Most especially when we are headed out by brunch. We had spent the weekend at Camp Connell and needed to be checked out by 10AM. This place was on our way out and was 15 minutes from the house. When we arrived their little parking lot looked packed so we parked across the street. I stayed in the car as my sons and husband went in. It took about 20+ minutes for them to get back. I knew it would be a bit. They came back with some yummy items. I had an iced lavender iced mocha that was delicious. Husband loves mocha and this place just so specializes in it so of course that's what he ordered. He also ordered a gigantic cinnamon bun. It was delish! My daughter ordered an iced almond joy that she was happy with. One son had an iced chai and I can't recall what my other son ordered. They also picked up a cookie and a blueberry scone. I did not try the cookie but did try the scone and it was scone-ing! This place also serves breakfast items so maybe next time we will try out their breakfast. read more

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We thought we had found the perfect burger spot in Arnold on our way to Calaveras big trees. Our hopes were quickly extinguished when we had to wait for more than half an hour to get two hamburgers, some onion rings, coke, and a blueberry smoothie. Sadly, the hamburgers were dry, barely warm and the meat was small and had no flavor, also... the onion rings were cold. The smoothie was like water because it had sat on the counter while we waited on our meal. (When they brought us the burgers, we told the waitress "we ordered a smoothie as well" and she said "oh it's up on the counter") It would have been nice if they would have told us that after we placed our order so it didn't sit there so long. She said "You can go get it." the experience was so bad, we didn't feel like complaining. We will be going to the Giant Burger next time. read more

This place is held together by one woman in the front of house. Assuming she's not the owner, she needs to be paid a lot more, or get additional help. One person with a line out the door. C'mon. This place in the middle of ski season needs 2-3 people front of house and there's just a lone worker doing everything and with a smile and moving as fast as she can. Ridiculous. read more

Thank you, Molly, Emily and Nathan, for the EXCELLENT cheeseburger meals! Your kindness and service was much appreciated! Also, the garlic fries were an absolute hit! We will definitely return and let others know so they can partake of a scrumptious meal and friendly atmosphere. read more

Bistro Espresso - Classic cheeseburger meal with garlic fries and fresh unsweetened iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

First we have a place up here I like to support local businesses and hate to write a less than favorable review but my Tri Tip Dip was barely edible. Only reason I even ate half of it I was starving. The meat had no smokey flavor at all it was very bland, very dry, fatty and chewy. Not even sure it was beef it was like eating beef jerky in a bun. Our dogs enjoyed it though. On the plus side the beet salad was fresh and delicious and the beer was cold and good. We like the patio have been once before for drinks not sure about coming back for food maybe the burgers are a safe bet. read more

The best place to go for coffee and breakfast! The service is great and the atmosphere is nice and friendly! It's my go to for coffee or special drinks! read more

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Came in yesterday (Sunday) at 11:00am. Asked for a drip coffee. "We don't have drip coffee, I can make you an americano." Fine whatever. Then my wife asked for a latte with reduced milk. Apparently, we had just become the most incessantly annoying couple ever. The young woman at the counter proceeded to make it clear that we were the problem. I really try to use businesses in the Arnold area but this type of stuff makes that real hard. I like Bistro Espresso. But this young woman should not be interacting with the public. Also. No drip coffee. WTH. read more

We try and support locally and best as we can. But I have to say the inconsistency that the bistro has is almost intolerable. I tend to always get the same thing every time and I ordered my barbecue chicken ranch salad, but I get crispy chicken and literally I got not even a half filled to go box of salad, literally one chicken tender, sliced. For $18... read more

Bistro Espresso - My food - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

My partner and I spent a couple of days in Arnold and this place quickly became our new favorite spot. We first visited on Saturday, July 13, 2024. After a morning at the lake, we were on the hunt for some food and decided to check this place out. Little did we know, they have a live band on Saturdays, which was an unexpected and delightful surprise. My partner ordered the tri-tip sandwich with regular fries, and I got the fish and chips with garlic fries. Despite the cook getting ready to close the kitchen for the live show, he kindly took our order, making us the last customers. Their accommodation was greatly appreciated. My partner couldn't stop raving about his sandwich, and I loved my fish and chips so much that I packed up most of it to enjoy later. The next day, Sunday, I was craving some coffee and suggested we go back. I got a small iced americano and couldn't resist trying their 6-piece buffalo wings. To my surprise, they were incredibly spicy and delicious. I'm so glad we stumbled upon this place. A special shoutout to the worker with the pretty blue acrylic nails who helped us out both days--thank you for being so kind! read more

Bistro Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

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Tried to buy some BBQ - after confused inside waitress gave wrong info and a run around. Go around back to bar and guy sez "they told you wrong - BBQ is for our concert at 5:30". Huh!?! Sell it or don't but don't make it so confusing. I won't be back regardless. read more

I think that overall this place is pretty good. We always stop here while in Arnold. The service is great. The coffee and food are good, some items or drinks are better than others but that's okay. I usually get the zebra or the white mocha. The food is a good portion size for the price. One of the best parts about it is how beautiful the scenery is. They also have cute decor and a fireplace . read more

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This is the best place in the Sierra Nevada region to get a chai or coffee. My go to is a "dirty chai, made with soy milk" (2) shots of espresso The ambiance is perfect and the service is always excellent! A must-stop when visiting Arnold or the surrounding area!!! read more

Bistro Espresso - Productivity improver! Dirty chai made with soy milk and (2) shots of espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

My family & I had a weekend getaway & decided to stop by for a coffee. We seen a older gentlemen speaking to a younger girl that works there, asking about his order. She was rude to him! She walked over to the counter so I went over to order & she rudely told me to wait because she was busy at the moment. NO eye contact. She gave a stank face! So I decided I would not be spending my money at this establishment. I do not recommend wasting your time here. I give it NEGATIVE 10 STARS!!! read more

We were out visiting family in the area. We have decided to attempt this breakfast place and when I say it was horrible food, we will never go back there. Also will let our family in the area know not to go when Silvia is cooking because the food will be terrible as far as the breakfast! &who could really ever go wrong with breakfast. It's so simple to make. We have been there once before and the lunch was great but my assumption is it wasn't her. The people with me did not even finish their plates because of the taste of the food the cook made. Very disappointed especially because of the price we ended up paying in the middle of nowhere. Nothing could have been improved if she can't cook, sadly! We couldn't even ask for it to be replaced. read more

Came here on vacation for breakfast and coffee. The place was hoppin on the sunday morning! Regardless the line went fast and staff was friendly. My iced cold brew was delicious, and we got the giant cinnamon rolls which were insanely good. I will go back here for sure! Great outdoor seating and wide variety of food and coffee drink options. Highly recommend. read more

What a great small town place! We loved the patio, the staff, and the food. Shoutout to our favorite line cook - even when we ordered the simplest of dishes, it was really outstanding. I really enjoyed the pesto chicken sandwich - it was grilled, so really it was like a pesto grilled cheese. YUM! Thanks for putting up with our silliness, we had a great time! read more

Bistro Espresso - Breakfast plate of my dreams...just really, really good. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

Stopped by for breakfast a couple of times. That croissant sandwich was amazing (10/10)! The breakfast burrito was decent (7/10). Seriously loved the raspberry and lavender white mochas. Plus, the service was super friendly and quick. Definitely hitting this place up again in Arnold! read more

It's become a bit of a tradition to grab coffee while in town. Cappuccino came out perfect - layers of foam with a strong espresso base. Breakfast sandwich was okay, not great, but fine for a quick bite while on the road. We'll definitely be back for the coffee. read more

The pancakes were delicious. A true pancake lover knows it's how the pancake tastes without the syrup and these were great and fluffy. Big portions. Service was great and nice environment. The coffee could have been better but overall I would visit again. read more

We so wanted to like this place. My husband checked Yelp & we were excited because they are pet friendly and have nice outdoor seating in the front & back. We decided to eat lunch before heading home and boy were we disappointed! My husband ordered the fish & chips and it was awful. My sister & I shared a French Dip. We were so confused, never had a French dip that had roast beef with bell pepper, onions & cheese. The ajou was super salty. The meat was really gross. The French fries & salad were the only things that were ok. read more

Bistro Espresso - Half a French Dip & salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

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Stopped by with my family for coffee and a quick bite during our vacation. At the time, we were the only ones in line, with two staff members present. Unfortunately, neither acknowledged us with a greeting or even a quick smile. While I understand that everyone can have off days or be preoccupied, a simple "We'll be right with you" would've made a big difference. This was actually our second visit, and our first experience was quite similar. We had planned to order food but ended up just getting drinks due to the lack of customer engagement. That said, the raspberry-infused white mocha I tried was very good. The shop interior feels a bit dark and could benefit from some refreshed presentation, but the outdoor seating is lovely--great shade and a peaceful natural setting. Given the location and events hosted here, this place has so much potential. I hope the team takes this feedback with a growth mindset, as strong customer service could truly elevate the experience. Looking forward to hopefully having a different experience next time. read more

I would like to start by saying the service was spectacular -- they were just understaffed for how busy it was when I went. Service will take a while but they are very kind. Coffee was alright, could use more ice. Big selection. Also had alternative milks. Espresso was good, nothing out of the park but I wasn't looking for anything spectacular. Fairly priced coffee, a little bit overpriced food. Sandwhich took 20 minutes to-go with no orders in front of me. Coffee probably took about 10. The croissant sandwhich was good the bacon was just a little too thick for me. I thought the setup was cute. I'd come again just for the vibes. Boyfriend's review: I personally really enjoyed the coffee it was a great price and I recommend the iced mocha with brown sugar. Also had free wifi and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Bistro Espresso - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

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The service was great, super nice staff. However, the food was not very good. My $20 Cobb salad was very skimpy and came out missing several ingredients that I had to go back to ask for. The "smoked tri tip" on the Cobb was gray sliced lunch meat that tasted off. The "cheese bites" aren't actually sharp cheddar curds as advertised, they are just pieces of mozzarella. I'd skip this place if you have another option. read more

Bistro Espresso - Bad "Cobb salad" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

Stopped here thinking we would pick up a quick bite and drink before heading back down the hill for home. Oh, were we wrong. It took us about 10 minutes to order, and in hindsight, we probably should have cut our losses and headed out. We decided to order two coffees and a breakfast burrito. About 20 minutes after ordering, we're looking around realizing the people who were waiting when we got there were still waiting. Many times we considered cancelling our order and just asking for a refund but after 45 minutes we just hoped we could get out of there in an hour. At about an hour and five minutes, we finally got our ONE burrito and took off. I'm giving two stars because the staff who took our order was friendly and the burrito itself was decent in taste though small in size. I witnessed at least 6 people walk in and walk out upon seeing what was going on inside, talked to other customers who waited even longer than us, and saw many people complain. Not a good Sunday for Bistro Espresso. And sadly given this experience, we'll skip out the next time. read more

Anytime we're visiting a place for the weekend a local coffee shop is always a must stop. I wanted to love Bistro Espresso especially since you ate very limited on coffee shops. We stopped by on our way out of town for a coffee and breakfast. The iced white mocha was delicious (adds to my 4 star review) and my husband got a Frap that taste like frozen chocolate milk. The breakfast burrito we ordered was more of a frozen mixture that they heated up with a glob of cheese on top. It got the job done but wasn't amazing. Stick to the regular coffees and basic breakfast pastries. read more

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So...there were 6 of us wanting lunch at 12:30ish on a Monday. It wasn't busy, a couple tables inside and out. People were friendly ready to go. First order is for a kids cheeseburger meal, we are informed that they are out of fries! WTF...you serve burgers and fries! No where was it posted that they were out of fries. Okay, we can deal, the kids all ordered salads. Adults who ordered burgers got onion rings at no extra charge. I ordered a pattie melt with extra onions. Another employee walks over, points to a board beside the cash register bringing something to the cashiers attention, and she says "oh, so no extra onions ". Im thinking, okay maybe its some strange rule they have. I pay my tab of $109 +tip amd we all get our drinks and go outside to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Food gets delivered, a nice touch, and wow! not only are there not extra onions on my pattie melt...there are NO ONIONS on my burger! Its sourdough bread, melted cheese and an overcooked store-bought pattie. Horrible. The onion rings were rubbery, the batter on them wasn't bad. Chicken strips were also overcooked. Iced tea was fresh brewed, so there's a plus. Need signage out where customers can see what menu items you don't have. Should have sent someone to the store for onions and frozen fries, its right down the street. Employees were great, food was overpriced and very lackluster. read more

I love this place. Every time I'm in Arnold, I have to stop by. They have so many great flavors for coffee. The baby beet salad is nice and flavorful. The fries are perfectly crispy garlicky. Everyone here is very nice and this is one of my favorite coffee places. read more

I'm super disappointed by the changes that have occurred over the last year at the Bistro. The BLTA and fries was once something to look forward to. But wow, the bread was cheap, white, and over toasted (It was once a fresh ciabatta), the tomato was sour and green, the bacon was cold and thin (it was once thick warm and flavorful). What happened to those crispy potato slices that were perfectly seasoned? The ones yesterday were thin cool, flimsy, and poorly seasoned. It appears that the prices have risen and the quality has declined. Come-on, we all want the old food back. Quality matters! read more

This is our second time visiting this establishment. First time we had coffee and pastries, and it was enjoyable. On Friday we stop by for lunch and we share a French dip and garlic fries. You could tell they just reheated this up. It was not freshly cooked. Garlic fries should be hot as well as the French dip. If I wanted fast food, I would've went to another place. read more

Service - Very friendly cashier and server. You have to go to the counter to place an order Food - Had the smoked chicken and pulled pork sandwiches. The smoked chicken sandwich is more delicious than the pulled pork. The sandwich comes with one side. The garlic fries are crunchy and covered in parmesan cheese and garlic. Wine - They have local wines. I would recommend the Stevenot Cabernet Space - They have indoor and outdoor seating. There is a huge picnic area behind the restaurant. The outdoor seating is clean and spread out read more

Bistro Espresso - Chicken Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

Very nice service, great food, good variety, clean, friendly, We had burgers, beet salad and sandwiches. All fresh and tasty. read more

Bistro Espresso - Beet salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arnold, California

Staff was friendly and the cafe itself is very quaint and cozy. However, we weren't blown away by the food or the coffee. Ordered a pumpkin spice latte and it tasted extremely watered down. We also ordered two breakfast burritos that we waited 20-30 minutes for and they were just OK. Hardly any flavor. Everything, overall, was very bland. We left full but pretty disappointed. read more