Stopped by while passing through town and it was delicious coffee and very pretty inside. There were many menu options to choose from and the workers seemed to have great connections with the locals. Originally ordered takeout but decided to stay and enjoy the lively & welcoming vibes. I sadly did not enjoy the feta egg cup as much as I hoped, as there was zero flavor and slightly unpleasant, but everything else was good for the price! read more

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After trying a newer coffee shop where our drinks weren't good and the food abysmal, we went to the tried and true Bella's. Since we'd eaten, we just had coffee but it was so much better. The atmosphere was calmer and yet they were packed. As we should have known, this will be our go-to coffee shop. read more

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Went here to get a cappuccino and take it to go! The place is adorable and I would like to come back to try their salads! The place has a very warm ambiance and that was a plus! Adorable signs all over the cafe as well! read more

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Very cute spot! This place came recommended by our ghost tour guide and it was a great place without a wait to grab a quick breakfast. We tried the oatmeal cups which were full of chocolate chips and delicious! The fruit and yogurt parfait really hit the spot too. And the blueberry iced tea was delicious. Would definitely recommend if you don't want an elaborate or heavy breakfast. read more

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Always friendly, always excellent coffee drinks, and tasty pastries! I love the relaxed vibe and the fact that this is a local business. They always have a nice group of folks who are happy to enjoy the numerous seating areas. One of my favorite spots to take visitors to see the friendliness of our little town! read more

Nice little cafe with spacious seating and pillows to get comfy. Nice menu with variety. Loaded potato soup was delicious and generous. Quiche also delicious. Gyro was declared dried out pita bread and was hard to eat as a sandwich had to eat with fork. No drink refills unfortunately. read more

Bella's Cafe & Catering - Menu board - Cafes Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Walked out after standing there waiting to order and never even being acknowledged by the staff. It's a shame cause this was our first attempt at the place. First impressions are lasting impressions. read more

I visited Bella's Cafe for breakfast and ordered a bagel with cream cheese and bacon. Although it was busy and I understand wait times can happen, it took around 30 minutes to receive my food. When it came out, the bagel was cold, had very little bacon, and barely any cream cheese literally about a tablespoon of cream cheese. I don't mind a wait if the quality matches, but this experience was unfortunately disappointing. read more

Bella's cais a charming spot with fantastic coffee at affordable prices. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a must-visit for coffee lovers on a budget. Highly recommend! read more

Bella's Cafe & Catering - Danish and iced mocha - Cafes Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

So. We got take-out today. Chicken Cesar wraps. Well. Not as great as they used to-be. It was more like a sandwich. Not rolled up at all. They used NOT Caesar salad.....but stringy lettuce that was horrid! Not crispy at all .... Only limp. The dressing had changed, as well. Just sad. We used to love their wraps! read more

Bacon, egg & cheese sandwich with a Latte ! Greeted by friendly staff when arrived, food prepared to order was delicious. Relaxed atmosphere, will return! read more

Bella's Cafe & Catering - Bacon, egg & cheese sandwich with a Latte - Cafes Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Lovely spot in downtown New Bern! The caprese was nice and warm, served on a ciabatta with a side of chips and a pickle. My husband enjoyed the breaded chicken also on a ciabatta. Super cute spot! Gets busy at lunchtime. Will remind you of a Hallmark movie. Lots of locals gather for coffee and chit chat. I heard the cheese biscuits are to die for! Forgot to grab one when I was there. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Bella's Cafe & Catering - Caprese on ciabatta! Tastes better than it looks! - Cafes Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

The food is good, the service too. The ambience was also good. The thing I enjoyed was the Bavarian cream doughnut. We had a couple of breakfast sandwiches. Those were good. The coffee taste great. read more

Good pastries coffee ok. Nothing special. Slow service. Mostly an older mid morning crowd. Seating is sometimes hard to find. Prices are a little high. read more

This place has great cafe vibes with warm, friendly service. The BLT, Gyro, and Peppermint Java shakes were really good! A great place to stop at for a relaxing afternoon in New Bern. read more

Bread was stale so asked for a different sandwich....waited more than 20 minutes and still no sandwich.

Very cute cafe in beautiful downtown New Bern, the staff were very friendly and helpful but the service was extremely slow, the kitchen forgot about one of the orders in my party. The hummus wrap was delicious, I will go back for the wrap hopefully next time I won't have to wait so long. read more

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Delicious bagels that are nice and crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. My everything bagel was very well seasoned as well. The breakfast sandwiches are the perfect size! During the very busy festival rush, the staff at Bella's Cafe & Catering really seemed to keep their cool and remained composed and kind the entire time. We sat at a nice little table under their beautiful accent wall right near the window which added so much to the ambiance of our breakfast. read more

While the place seemed like it had a fun ambiance, the service is terrible. Got there around 2:45pm on Monday, and was in line browsing the drawing menu on the wall board. This lady asked if we were in line, since we didn't know what we wanted yet, I told her to go ahead of us. Waited forever and the lady that went in front was finally helped at 3pm. They took her order and when it was us next, the cashier said there's 'nothing I can do for you' WHAT?! What does that even mean? Finally I realized she meant they were closing. She said she was able to help the lady before us because she's been in line. We were also in line, have been before her but I just let her go before us because we were sure of our order yet. It was ridiculous and ended with a terrible experience of New Bern! read more

Great little place to get a coffee and bit to eat! Staff was friendly and quick. Will definitely be back!

Such a great little stop for breakfast or brunch! The quiche was the best I've ever had! read more

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Very cute cafe we stopped into today as we went to mum fest! Hubby had to get his frappe before we walked around downtown. The staff was very kind and helpful. They make baked good and smell inside was soo good! Between coffee and baked goods you can't loose. They had cold beverages and hot beverages.. smoothies, teas just a lot to offer. We would love to go here again when we come back to town. read more

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This spot has a great atmosphere and aesthetic! You walk in and the feel is super cool for the area of downtown New Bern. They have great decor in this spot, I'm a huge fan of the faux plants all around the room along with the chalkboard menu and the wood paneling accent wall. We tried the Green Tea Frappe w/ Almond milk and a snickerdoodle cookie on the side and loved every sip and bite! I think this place speaks to the cool and hip vibes that many would like to see more incorporated into the area. A must visit if your are in the area! read more

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Stopped here in our way through New Bern on a chilly Sunday afternoon. The place was packed! And we know why! The soup, biscuit, gyro , coffee & cookie were all fabulous. Going back!! read more

Love the atmosphere and the sandwiches. Chicken Salad was great. Very relaxing at the outside tables. read more

Bella's Cafe & Catering - Chicken Salad on Wheat - Cafes Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Great atmosphere and cozy. The decor was a little on the kitschy side, but overall I enjoyed. I only ordered an iced americano here, but the food menu looked great! My americano was delicious. A pleasant find while visiting town! read more

My wife and I stopped by this cafe after church last Sunday. There were 3 women working the front. No smiles from anyone. In fact, they all looked like they didn't even want to be there. Anything we wanted to order was going to take 20 minutes. The purpose of going to a cafe is that one can quickly get coffee or something to eat. That was not the case Sunday. Until the cafe trains their staff to be more cordial and staffs it appropriately for business, we will not be back. Color us disappointed! read more

Very good smoothies and the service as out of this world. I had a hair appointment right next door and I was delivered my smoothie. Great staff!! Thank you read more

Adore Bella's!! The coffee, sandwiches and chocolate muffins! So yummy!!! Go! Don't miss out!

New Bern is a bit short on breakfast places. My husband and I had a wonderful meal at Bakers Kitchen but wanted to try something new the next day. Bella's is located in a wonderful old building. There is cozy furniture surrounded with plants near windows, but we did not arrive in time to claim a spot there as you might imagine. We settled at a table in the back to enjoy our meal. My husband got a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on ciabatta bread. He thought that it was a bit small but tasty. Hats off to Bella's for having vegetarian options. I selected a feta and veggie egg cup. It was full of vegetables, but I found it dry and lacking in cheese. Coffee was very good. Bella's also has lunch options. They should consider offering wine. I can imagine enjoying a mimosa on a lazy weekend morning in front of those windows. read more

Bella's Cafe & Catering - Veggie Feta Egg Cup - Cafes Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

This is a great breakfast stop. Service is friendly, food is great. Price is right on target.

I stopped in here multiple times with my wife while visiting New Bern, sometimes twice in the same day. The coffee is amazing, and their creative lattes were taste bud temptations. I had their S'mores Latte one day and their Cinnamon Maple Latte on another day. Yum. We also had lunch their, and I had a wrap that was so good I forgot to take a picture of it. I think it had bacon and cucumbers and guacamole, but again, I ate it so fast because each bite was amazing. There aren't a lot of coffee options in the area, but with quality this good, this is really all you need. I'll be back. read more

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Bella's café is my go to meeting spot for friends, family, and visitors. It's in the heart of downtown New Bern, walking distance to everything that's fun and exciting to see. Just a short distance down is the water front. Their lunch items are great, delicious, coffees, and teas to choose from, and just a great living room feel to their seating area. read more

Most modern and warming coffee shop in downtown New Bern! I have been coming to New Bern since 2011 and man this area has come a long way. It is nice to see a more up to date style coming in the old town of New Bern. This shop has a cute rustic coffee shop vibe and the employees are super welcoming. They play easy jazz music and it is the perfect spot for a business meeting, to catch up with a friend, or study. Outside seating is perfect for a warm morning. The shop is perfectly located on the North end of middle street, just diagonally across from the beautiful Christ Church courtyard. If you come here more than once this is the kind of place where they will remember your name and your favorite drink, super nice people. They are nondairy friendly with their soy, almond, and coconut milk alternative options. Overall a very vibrant and homey feel to the shop and a sweet gem on middle street. It is a must go if you find yourself in downtown New Bern, North Carolina. read more

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Really cool hang out place. Serving sandwiches and pastries along with coffees Not impressed with there selection of creamer and different assortment of sugar. Coffee is not organic. My cappuccino is ok read more

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Quaint downtown cafe with plenty of space to relax and enjoy a meal, pastries and coffee/tea! I enjoyed great coffee, tea and delicious pastries! The positive: Many options and good prices. Coffee Bar, Tea Bar, Breakfast Sandwiches, Pastries, Real Fruit Smoothies, Frappes, Freezes, and Chillers. Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps, Paninis, and Flatbread. The also have vegetarian options. The negative: Street parking can be challenging depending on the time of day. Overall: Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a place downtown New Bern for coffee / tea, pastries and food! I'm looking forward to visiting again to enjoy their food soon. read more

The inside is cute, but the coffee and food is average. I did ask for a latte that wasn't too hot and they said they would make it kids temp which I was fine with. When I got it i took a sip expecting it to be "kids temp" and it was scolding hot and ended up burning my tongue read more

A nice atmosphere with friendly staff!!!! Stopped by for breakfast and got the quiche which is really the quiche of the day. It was cheddar and spinach and mighty good. A nice selection of muffins and some breakfast sandwiches as well. They had lunch sandwiches too if you stop by later. Lots of seating and a good quite place to work, read, or just drink coffee and have a conversation. I don't know how long it has been opened but definitely worth stopping by! read more

Bella's Cafe & Catering - Quiche is what's for breakfast - Cafes Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Beautufully decorated with a very friendly and talented staff. The coffee is a local and it's robust and not bitter at all. I love it here to get a nice hot cup and enjoy the moment read more

Bella's Cafe & Catering - Cafes Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

My sister and I were looking for a cute place for lunch and stumbled upon this place. It's very spacious inside with lots of seating if you want to stick around to eat/drink. They have a pretty extensive menu. My sister and I both got a chicken caesar wrap. They were pretty good but just a little too runny from the dressing. I got an iced blueberry hibiscus tea and she got an iced peach ginger tea. They were both very delicious! I would love to come back another time for breakfast and coffee. I would highly recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a bite to eat and coffee/tea. read more

Bella's Cafe & Catering - Chicken Caesar wrap - Cafes Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina