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Cafe Bella

4.1 (169 reviews)
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Tony A.

Holy crap there is truly something incredibly wrong when you can make a sandwich on a bagel that was so tremendously good and freaking awesome. What are you some sort of case guess what bingo your service was amazing the abundance was awesome. I loved every Bite thank you so much. Even with minutes to spare before closing no stress thank you please stay humble and full of joy as you display today.

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Angelina C.

This is a great spot if you want to enjoy a coffee and a pastry while you get some work done! The staff are friendly and the food and drinks are wonderful. My favorite pastry is the spinach and feta croissant. I cannot recall which drink I got last, but when I received it, it was not quite sweet enough. When I told the staff, they were super receptive and offered to give me some more sweetener. Later in the same day, I came back for another round of coffee and got another pastry. Two visits in one day speaks for itself.

Carmen V.

So happy to find today this little piece of OB in El Cajon today! I went to work to a nearby school and needed a quick coffee. Between Starbucks and no chain, the choice is obvious. Cafe Bella is big yet cozy and love the drive through with that fun cardboard giant açai bowl or smoothie. Too fun for selfies. My capuccino was perfect. Will try the food another day. First time and will repeat when in that area of El Cajon. Nice gem found!

Funky Monkey
Kristin M.

Found this coffee shop when my girl gang went to another coffee shop nearby only to find out that one didn't have seating. Upon walking in, we were warmly greeted by everyone and when we informed them it was our first time, they welcomed us and said they were prepared to answer any questions we had. This menu is so great as it has something for everyone from sweet to savory. Our drinks were perfectly blended and not too sweet, yet still felt wonderfully indulgent. The music was perfect volume to carry on a conversation but also provide atmosphere. Overall this was such a great visit and we will definitely all be back to try the other menu items!

California Bagel
Demian G.

Great little place to have a hot (or iced) drink and a bite to eat! Everyone who works here is friendly too. Full disclosure: I'm not a coffee drinker so I can't speak to that, but I loved my iced chai and the California bagel is a favorite of mine. Love their Italian sodas when it's hot out. The prices are a little high so I can't indulge often, but it's a nice treat when I'm in the area. Awesome place to sit and write as well, nowhere near as crowded and loud as Starbucks. Do your homework or write your novel with coffee and a cheese danish. :)

Deyanira P.

I've been working in El Cajon for a while and can't believe I didn't know about this hidden gem. I love their Vietnamese coffee! It's the only place that I know of that sells near my work and its so good. I went today and ordered to go a Vietname Coffee and an Everything Bagel with egg, bacon, cheese and cream cheese. It was so good and the girl at the window was so nice and patient with me. They have other items as well but this is usually what I order. It has an old school, small town vibe to it, which I really like. I also know they have a location in OB but I have not been to that one yet.

Jean S.

I was looking for a local spot for a good Vietnamese coffee. This place was nice, clean and a wide variety of drinks other than coffee. Also has a good selection of food and snacks. The coffee they used for the Vietnamese was good - probably not robusta beans but a good arabica type. I'll come thru again to get a bite and same another drink. It's really great to see a local business have other locations - I will definitely support them and encourage anyone reading my review to do the same. Thank you Cafe Bella!

small iced vanilla chai latte
Robin W.

This was my first time here and I got a small iced vanilla chai latte and a jalapeno cheddar bagel with cream cheese. Both were pretty good! The girl who took my order at the drive thru had the sweetest voice and just made me feel so welcome. I only wish the drink just had a bit more flavor or sweetness to it as I tasted the milk more than i'd have liked, but that's just my preference! The barista even asked me if regular milk was okay so it's no fault to anyone but my own :) It seems like a quaint locally owned business so I was happy to support!

Strawberry Bellacinno and bacon empanada
Juri P.

My fav place to treat myself in El Cajon! Don't sleep on this not-so-hidden gem! The staff is friendly and fast. The coffee drinks are amazing (try the strawberry Bellacinno!). And there's SO many tasty treats! Lots of options for breakfast and lunch!

Vanilla iced latte
brooke r.

Honestly this is the second time I have tried them and it was horrible coffee. They can really improve on the coffee drinks offered because they are a cafe.... I wanted to like them but the coffee was way too bitter . Unfortunately will never go back

It's simply the best coffee you can find!

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service was nice and velvet. The acai was pretty good, the fruit was good and fresh and the empanadas are fire

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First time here and still haven't received my food. It's been 20 minutes and still waiting in the drive-through. I will never come back.

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