Got a blueberry, scone, morning, bun, chocolate, chip cookie, and apple croissant type pastry, and…read morean espresso. All items were well worth the drive across the city! Definitely check this place out. Will be back to try more! Friendly and fast service. Clean and quaint ambience.

I've been meaning to try this place ever since a chef friend told me how much he loved it. I…read morestopped in for a cup of coffee and a quick bite. The pastry cases looked amazing with a ton of options. I chose the prettiest cinnamon roll I've ever seen. It turned out also to be one of the tastiest. It wasn't dry or overly heavy. It was perfectly cooked and beautifully displayed. I also love that they serve temple coffee. My cup was perfect. They have breakfast and lunch items as well. There was a fairly long line, but it moved quickly and efficiently. There's lots of seating and it is well maintained and clean. It is easy to miss and tucked away in a small strip of stores just off of Fair Oaks Blvd near the intersection of Walnut. Plenty of parking out front. They close early in the afternoon and are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Highly recommended and I will definitely be back.

A hidden gem! Enjoyed the scenery of the outdoor patio seating for a quick lunch. Very relaxing and…read moreclassy spot. I love the welcoming service. Dine in or out, they personally will hand you your items. They have lunch items, pastries, and cafe items. Pastry items are mostly gone by the time I have arrived in the afternoons. I would love to try some. Got to meet the owner briefly. Comes from a background of bartending and decided to pivot and open his own cafe. Not only is it just a cafe; you are able to enjoy wine as well! Love the combo. They are also about their community! Local business supporting other businesses. They have an area to pick up others business cards for services you may need.

I stopped by Chez Luc's on a day off from work. I had my dogs with me in the car because I was…read moretaking them to the park, so I just came in for some grab and go. I ordered an iced oat milk latte with their homemade honey sweetener and an almond croissant. I wanted to try more of their food menu, but their kitchen does not officially open until 10 AM and I was there too early. The service was friendly and attentive. I was the only customer in there at the time, but it was nice to hear a little bit of their backstory. The space is clean and modern and definitely the sort of coffee shop. I would want to hang out and spend some time in. As for what I ordered, the latte was creamy and perfectly sweet without being overpowering. The almond croissant had a slightly overpowering almond extract flavor to it. If the almond extract was toned down a little bit, it would've been perfect. I look forward to coming back and trying more of their food menu at another time.

I got the Mia's avocado toast and Mexican Mocha delicious every time…read more And a peaceful place to have coffee. Or read use a laptop and relax. Love the atmosphere. Service is quick despite being one person working.

I think this coffee shop was ok, it was picked due to its proximity to my family members house. The…read moreaesthetic of the shop and the restaurant next door definitely complement each other. I ordered the horchata cold brew which I would say is a solid 6/10. Ordered the breakfast croissant sandwiches which were about a 6/10 as well. Service was fast, but sadly the team forgot to use my own cup ): it happens but I feel like it's another plastic cup wasted

We wanted breakfast for our group and Filipino breakfast was what everyone was craving. We came on…read morea Sunday late morning and it was busy. It's been a long time since we last been to 18 grams. It wasn't that busy then so it was nice to see them doing well. The staff were cool, definitely working hard to keep up with the business. There was a lot of seating both inside and out. We ordered on the kiosk but you can also order from the cashier. We didn't realize how much food items they now offered. There's different Filipino/Hawaiian dishes like a katsu, loco moco, and longanisa. They had baked goodies like ube muffins and pandan cookies. For drinks they were plenty of coffees, lattes, and teas. It was pretty busy so it took a while for our food to come out. It wasn't the best we had, but all the food was enough to satisfy our cravings. It was definitely a modern take on things that was enjoyable.

Day Visited: Saturday @ 1 PM Price Range: $$…read moreParking: Free parking lot Ordered: Iced Mocha with vanilla cold foam and Iced Americano with vanilla cold foam Overall, solid 8.5/10. Any time we visit Sac, it is one of our go-to spots! They do an excellent job of sourcing their coffee beans along with roasting them. They've gotten exceptionally good at standardizing their drinks across the board as well. We have also tried many of their drinks outside of what we ordered today, including the 1987, 18 to the Brain, Thai Coffee, and Mexican Mocha. They have a food menu as well, which ranges from rice bowls to breakfast sandwiches. It's a great place to go to meet with friends, studying, or working on a project. They also have a good amount of seating inside, but it does fill up quickly! They do have WiFi (and outlets) and one single bathroom. Given we have been coming here for years, it is a must whenever you're in the Arden area!

Comfy, earthy cafe with plenty of food and drink options!…read more Visited on a Sunday afternoon after taking an exam nearby. Service was friendly and helpful. My order was finished quick. I picked up my drink across where I ordered and then I picked up my food from a separate place when the device they gave me buzzed. What I ordered: * Chia seed pudding $7 - coconut chia seed pudding with coconut flakes, strawberry jam, and granola. Generously stuffed into a round container. Delicious. Inspires me to make chia seed pudding at home. * Hot earl grey creme tea $4 - I added honey. Perfect balance of citrus and black tea flavors. Came in a big paper cup, but had the option of having it in a tea pot and pouring it myself. Note they have a card surcharge of 2.9%. I was able to find a comfy seat with a round table. There were a lot of people but still enough seating and not too loud inside. The music was relaxing. Loved all the natural light and cozy, earthy vibes. For fellow matcha lovers, I saw a sign they use Mizuba matcha. It was already late afternoon and I had a matcha latte earlier so I chose not to get a matcha latte. If I'm around the area and come back soon though, I'd love to try their seasonal summer offering of the coconut matcha cloud. They also had a pastry case next to the register. The savory items sounded great too, so there's lots of items I'm interested in trying from here. Would recommend if you're looking for a nice, spacious cafe to relax or do some work!

Love the fact that they respect gluten & dairy allergies. Love their almond croissants and the…read moregluten free sesame cookies. So I can enjoy with people who have health concerns. Love their latte & match. Good friendly staff.

Came here on a whim because I was in the area and let me say, the place is really neat. I love the…read moretraditional painted art that is displayed throughout the coffee shop of the Middle East. What I found really cool is the ground seating area they have! This is a very traditional style of seating in the Middle East, and to see it here makes me feel close and proud of my heritage. The coffee is great, I got a pistachio iced latte with almond milk and you can't even taste the almond milk. What I would love to see is how it would be with live pianist or other live music. And maybe the smoke detector so it stops chirping Overall service was great I will be back if I'm in the area

Good place to come and study especially during the week there are so many seats even indoors and…read moreoutdoor outdoors. All the employees are very kind and helpful. I've tried a new drink every time and they've all been good. I love sitting on their outdoor patio much more than the indoor seating Their Matcha drink (I'm not sure the exact name) was so so good. It was kind of a mix between a latte and a slushy. On the weekends, they have Shawarma and hookah with a live music. It's worth a try if you're in the area.

Kind and quick service, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. We had the Singapore noodles,…read morepork with ramen noodles, and a combo plate with general chicken and chicken chowmein. Everyone loved their dish as it was seriously delicious. The milk tea was good too. More of a takeout place than sit down, but there are a few tables for dining-in. The location is a bit sketch, but if you love Chinese food, this is the place and you won't be disappointed. Will definitely go again and try more items from the extensive menu.

Decided to try this place out since heard good things…read more Ordered thru the wevsite for order to go. Was easy to navigate although there was an upcharge to substitute fried rice for the white rice that they had to add in afterwards(understood but wasnt in initial price charged) I ordered the General Chicken lunch and a brown sugar milk tea. Great flavor on the milk tea, but it was overly sweet. The General Chicken was fantastic, large pieces of lightly vreaded chicken in a nice slightly spicy sauce, quite generous on the portions. Service was excellent, and my to go order was ready promptly. Inside are table if u wabt to sit and eat, sparsely decorated, but clean and quiet

I absolutely adore this place. My only complaint is that it's getting crowded because I feel like…read morepeople are discovering it! Lol. I come here at least couple of times a week to do my work and escape the jail cell that is my apartment. Everyone here is so friendly. I enjoy the chai latte, as well as the other lattes. They have seasonal syrups that are all pretty good. I just tried the coffee cake today and it was delicious :) The ambience of this place is just really enjoyable. It makes me doing my work and studying much less miserable. Thanks for reading and I hope you check them out!

My friend recommended this coffee shop while I was in town visiting. We went a couple times and it…read morewas great both times. The coffee shop is located at a street corner. Parking was not difficult to find. The inside is spacious with plenty of seating inside and outside. It is also the type of coffee shop where you can work or study. The staff is friendly and attentive. They greet you as soon as you enter and ask if you would like a drink that they can get started for you. I tried their vanilla latte and brown sugar latte. The coffee has a nice roast and shines through the drinks. I also tried two of their vegan donuts: the chocolate blackberry and their peanut butter and jelly donut. Both donuts were good but I enjoyed the chocolate blackerry donut more. Overall, a great coffee shop to visit!

Sweet Oven is one of my go-to spots for amazing Vietnamese coffee and matcha (although the…read moremacaroons and croffles should not be overlooked). Their coffee offers the strong, bold flavors of traditional Vietnamese coffee while also introducing fun and interesting variations, the honeycomb and fish sauce coffees being some of my staples. More recently I tried their seasonal jasmine matcha and persimmon matcha - both are delicious, with the persimmon matcha being one of the best matchas I have ever had. Service is quick and friendly, and accommodating to dairy substitutions. SWeet Oven shares space with the Sandwhich Spot, making for a clean cafeteria feel. Highly recommend this spot for your coffee/tea/sweet needs.

Summary: the drinks are unique, delicious, and the ingredients are freshly prepped for each drink…read more The black sesame hojicha, mango sticky rice matcha, and pistachio latte are stand outs. The people are friendly and knowledgeable if you have questions. It's family owned. Finding it is annoying because it's in a larger corporate building and shares the space with the sandwich spot. There's plenty of parking around the area, but only a few spots right in front of the entrance. Full review: Been coming here for a little over a year. Tried almost all of their drinks, cookies, and macrons, including several of their rotating specials. I've also had their savory croffle and it was delicious. This place is BY FAR the best matcha/coffee shop I've ever had. If you are a Dutch bros or Starbucks person, you may not love it. This place is not about dumping sugar into all their drinks. Flavor comes first, sweetner is secondary. Food/Drink: I'm not the coffee drinker, my partner is, and he rates his favorite as follows: 1. Pistachio Latte 2. Fish Sauce (it has a strong caramel flavor with a little saltiness, no fish flavor) 3. Cookie Butter 4. Black Sesame He's tried every coffee on the permanent menu and these are his favorites. Now for the Matcha/Teas. I can't pick a favorite, because they're all perfect. Not too sweet, and whatever the flavor, it stands out! For example, when they had a pistachio matcha, I watched them crush pistachios for my drink specifically. The flavor was so strong and they clearly know what they're doing picking these flavor combos, because it was excellent. I also love the banana matcha, the banana pudding matcha, the mango matcha, and the double matcha. But the star is the mango sticky rice matcha. I've only had it twice because it's a WHOLE MEAL in a drink. It's delicious and unique and the flavors are outstanding. It actually has all the ingredients of mango sticky rice, including cooked rice. It's amazing!! My personal favorite drink, that I've got the last 10 times I've visited is the black sesame hojicha. It is seriously the best drink I've ever had. Right now, I think they only have the double black sesame on their menu, but I've asked for this every time since it was on their specials menu and they still make it. The cookies and macrons and AMAZING. The s'mores cookie is my absolute fave and the damn crème brûlée macron is in my top 10 desserts of all time. The savory croffle is also a surprisingly good breakfast choice. I honestly thought there is no way they could be doing all of this well, but they don't put anything on the menu that isn't delicious and well made. Service: We've been here so many times that we've been lucky enough to talk to both the husband and wife that own the place. They are so damn creative and come up with the flavors for not only the drinks, but the pastries. They are both very nice. There are a few people working the registers every time we visit and they are helpful if you have questions and they're quick to get these drinks out even though they basically prep the ingredients fresh for each drink. Location/parking: This place is a pain to find. It is across the parking lot from the bank entrance, sharing a space with a sandwich spot. There are a few parking spaces in front of the store, but the parking on the main street is free. There is a lot of seating inside and large tables for big groups. There are even plug in areas at the bar like seating along the windows. Unfortunately, they aren't open on Sundays or it would be the perfect study spot.

Food is delicious and the employees work really hard. My large party of 6 were all comfortable…read more Parking was a smidge difficult as a huge gym is right next door. Delicious scones, bagels, coffee, pastries, eggs, bacon, etc.

Bella Bru Cafe Review August 02, 2026…read more Came in around 1:50 PM on a weekend. There was no greeting, not even a simple "hi." It had a very "figure it out yourself" kind of atmosphere. We let that slide and eventually found the printed menu ourselves. The menu clearly stated that breakfast is served until 2 PM, but we were told the breakfast kitchen had already closed early. There was no sign or notice saying this. We only found out from the cashier, who seemed only half attentive. She was still chatting with a coworker while finishing the order of the couple ahead of us and seemed more focused on the conversation than on customers. I ordered the tuna melt. The butter on the grilled white bread left an old, stale aftertaste that I had to wash down with their drip coffee. The sandwich was also poorly balanced. Instead of slicing the avocado properly, they stuffed what looked like half an avocado into it, leaving me with a bulging sandwich that had more avocado than tuna. Compared to a tuna sandwich from Quiznos or Subway at about half the price, this felt like a rip-off. Unfortunately, we still gave them another chance and ordered a slice of carrot cake. We noticed that several customers who ordered after us received their cake much sooner, even though all the server had to do was slice it from the display. Our order was served last, despite being one of the simplest. Overall, the food was overpriced, the service was inattentive, and the experience left a lot to be desired. We won't be coming back.