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    Bellefonte Cafe

    4.1 (141 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    BELLEFONTE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Orange fennel salmon

    This is the first visit for me since the change in ownership. They still have old favorites like the smashburger, but also new items. The orange fennel salmon had a perfect sear and was super-tasty on the pea and cremini mushroom risotto with orange-garlic cream sauce. So many great flavors. Also remarkable in the flavor category was the Nordic spiced apple and cranberry cider mulled with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and orange. The food was special. They should be proud. Plus, they had a dinner band playing oldies and country which added nice atmosphere.

    Smash burger

    Was hoping it had gotten better - it hasn't. Ordered the Carolina Pork sandwich- that was very good and a nice amount. It had the option of a cup of soup on the side. I got the black bean soup - which years ago used to be good. Unfortunately it was a lukewarm almost broth like soup. It had a dolop of sour cream on top. I didn't mix the sour cream w the soup. Just tasted the soup and it was lukewarm. Waitress said it was due to sour cream. Nope - not reason. Instead of giving us a new cup and nuking it, they nuked it w the sour cream. Yuck. We also got a smash burger that was promised not to b tough. It was Very tough and I was cutting it w a knife. Also got the Adult thyme lemonade...it came in a tall glass. If there was Vodka in it you could have fooled me.

    Coffee the size of your face

    Always a wonderful time here! Nice and quiet, expect when they have live music every night. Quick service, great food, awesome atmosphere!

    Close up of chicken skin and where does it look grilled!

    The cafe has new owners.The menu is limited with high prices. The winter greens salad was on a small plate for $15. I added grilled chicken for an additional $8. Disgusting! It was pieces of rubbery chicken with mostly skin. Hope they turn things around or the owners should find a different business

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    Alina M.

    Bellefonte Cafe is certainly very unique and eclectic! Upon researching some brunch spots in the area, this one kept coming up, and I'm glad that we got to try it. Making a reservation is very easy on Open Table, I was even able to make one on Sunday a few hours before actually coming in. I believe that the reservations are required during the COVID situation. We sat outside at around 1:00 p.m., and we had the whole patio area to ourselves. I thought it was really cool that each table came with a fly swatter, definitely a nice touch and totally necessary. Their patio area is definitely really cute and really well thought out. Though it was pretty hot out that day, the umbrellas in the shade definitely make you feel more comfortable. There are a lot of interesting options on their brunch menu, anything from Eggs Benedict to Huevos Rancheros. I got the eggs Benedict, and I thought that having prosciutto on them was a really nice touch. I also really love the fresh salad on the side, the cherry tomatoes were bomb! My fiance got the hummus stuffed avocado, and substituted the crostini that normally comes with the dish for some pita. I think that was a good call! For dessert, we tried Sweet Potato Bourbon Cheesecake with Sour Cream topping. Sounds pretty intense because it is! It tasted more like a sweet potato pie, not as much as a cheesecake, but either way was definitely really delicious! We were treated really well the whole time, and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area. The inside is also pretty cool, so if you're comfortable eating inside, you can do that as well. but either way, try to check it out the inside, even if you're just going to the bathroom!

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    Excellent food and sat outside on their backyard patio which provided a great Sunday brunch atmosphere.

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    The food is fast and delish and reasonably priced. And the music is so much fun! Oh, and the service is very patient with crowds.

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    Love it here. Great staff and great food. They update their menu seasonally so it's fun to try new things every time

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    Bellefonte Cafe - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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