My family and I loved this place and during our short stay in the area, ordered food to go from here several times. The coffee was very good (we were especially fond of the white chocolate raspberry) and the breakfast burrito was among the best I've had. Prices were reasonable, portions were generous, and service was good. If ever I'm in Arnold again, I will make a point of stopping here. read more

Yesterday my daughter and I enjoyed breakfast burritos, coffees and of course a cinnamon roll at the Bistro. Besides the great food it warmed my heart to see the employees let a man who was shivering cold and possibly homeless stand by the fire to warm up as it was in the 20s outside). I continue to be impressed by Bistro Espresso!! You guys rock and I can't wait til summer in your patio!! read more

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

This might very well be the best food in town! Fast, respectful service. Great, GREAT food. Their head chef really knows what he's doing and you can tell they use quality ingredients here. Everyone is very friendly, the coffee is great, the food is consistently the best in town... you can't go wrong! read more

Went here while I was in Arnold over the weekend. I saw 2 covid violations that really concerned me. The first was two women sitting inside the building drinking their coffee and eating. (Obviously they were not wearing masks to eat.) Although they were by the door they should not be sitting inside without masks on. The second and MOST CONCERNING was a man in the back, in the kitchen area was not wearing a masks AT ALL. He was definitely working as I saw him walking from the BOH to FOH doing multiple chores. He has no mask on what-so-ever. I can't believe there is an establishment open not following California safety regulations. Great to know this place does not care about the health and safety of its staff or customers. read more

I realize Arnold doesn't have many choices for breakfast but if I had it do over again, I never would have stopped here. Not a good breakfast. Scrambled eggs were not the fluffy kind you would expect but just a slab of eggs. Potatoes weren't even warm. Everything seemed to be deep fried. No toast or biscuits. All condiments were little packets. Not even ketchup - it was hot sauce. Coffee was good. Will keep going next time we are in Arnold looking for a breakfast spot read more

Food service is extremely slow and taste is subpar. Young lady who took our order did little to nothing to better my experience and seemed as though she could care less if we were even there or not. Food is overpriced for what you get and staff is anything but friendly and helpful. Not many choices around, however no choice would've been better than the choice of coming here. Would absolutely not recommend to anyone with a mouth, nose, and eyes to come here. I believe the owner was around and from what I've heard he has a preference of hiring nothing but young girls to work. Seems normal to me, must really knows how to run the place. If I could put 0 stars I absolutely would. Take the drive down the hill and i promise you won't regret it read more

In the small town of Arnold there is not a lot of options of coffee. This place not only has incredible coffee it has a cute atmosphere to boot. I got the vanilla latte here and you could taste the high quality coffee and tell it was made well. My friends all agreed their coffees were delicious and well made. The only bummer as that many of the pastries and side goods were straight from Costco. Come here for the coffee and relax in the outdoor space. This place is great for a low key morning. read more

I would have given five stars based on the man behind the counter. He was super friendly and he managed to convey that while masked. The coffee was great. One of the employees (unmasked) told an unmasked couple who inquired about masks, "Oh, we don't really care about that". Come on people! Try nailing the easy stuff. The Calaveras hospital is tiny and ICU space is limited. read more

Had a few beers and the bbq burger and it was great! Nice folks, good outdoor eating area. They get busy so plan to wait or call ahead.

Friendly service, delicious lattes and a B.L.T.A sandwich that was well worth the wait. If you have the time for a leisurely coffee or lunch I highly recommend Bistro Espresso. read more

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

I had read a few reviews which mentioned that the food was good and when we walked in I noticed a nice indoor space, a fire going in the corner, and some nice beers on tap. So why were we literally the only people there at dinner time when the previous night it was standing room only at Sarafina's? Three glaring reasons: 1. The signs outside are a mess. They need to drop "espresso" from the name and update their info online. 2. The prices are about $4 higher than they should be. We spent more here for 3 burgers than we did at Sarafina's for a pretty great Italian meal. Don't get me wrong, the burger was decent. The beef was average, the bacon was perfect, and the homemade ketchup and BBQ sauce were nice touches. But for $18 it needs to be a better patty and a fresh baked brioche bun. And definitely not steak fries out of a bag. My local gastropub makes a burger that blows the pants off this one for $15. 3. Ambiance. Such a nice space to go and spoil it with zero enthusiasm behind the counter. Forget charisma and warmth, we couldn't even get a disingenuous smile out of this one. She couldn't have looked less happy to be there. But it doesn't end there. There are literally 7 signs asking you to bus your own table. OK, so I just paid $60 for 3 burgers and you're asking me to bus my own table while the girl behind the counter stares at the wall dreaming of the moment she can go home? SUPER TACKY. And the icing on the cake, they ask for a tip before you've even gotten your food. So, lots of potential here. In a town where the only other places to get a burger are a greasy dive and the snowshoe brewery that's overdue for a health code violation, the owners could be killing it. Honestly, I think they'd rather overcharge and not work as hard. Not a good long-term strategy though... read more

Boo. No masks on staff today around noon. This place used to be run well..not sure why they can't get something as simple as a mask right. Especially since it's required. read more

While the staff was welcoming and friendly, there stance on safety and face masks was not. It was really disappointing to see the staff preparing food without a mask on during this time. They also had a sign stating their personal believes about wearing/not wearing face masks. It was unfortunate, and I hope they move towards following the county guidelines. read more

This place just moved a little bit eastern on highway 4. I never visited at their original location, so I don know how they were there. The people here are supper friendly. The burgers and sandwiches are great. My family loved the atmosphere and the friendliness of all the staff. We are definitely coming back. read more

Not happy at all...Stopped by this place since my family of eight were all hungry and it was on our way to our next destination. Boy was I disappointed. The biscuits and gravy were super salty and the gravy tasted like it was made with water. The croissants itself were good, but the egg and cheese had no flavor. The cinnamon roll was cold and tough and the Frappuccino tasted like chocolate milk. My sister has a food allergy and is vegan so she really couldn't eat any of the breakfast selections. However she wanted to try the polenta mushroom sandwich since it's close to vegan minus maybe a few ingredients. The girl at the counter wouldn't sell it to us though since it was a lunch item, and they don't offer those items until lunch time. Really?? She wouldn't even make an exception due to my sister's food allergy?? Fortunately, we had some cereal and almond milk that she could eat, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to eat with us at all! Seriously!! How inconsiderate is that?? Bad business practice if you ask me. We definitely won't be back. If I could give them zero stars I would. read more

Shocked that none of the employees wear masks. They offer curbside but didn't answer the phone so we went inside where at least most of the customers were wearing masks. read more

If I lived in Arnold, this would be my local coffee shop. On a very cold and snowy day, it was a treat to stop in here for an americano, homemade black-bean soup, and cheese curds! There was a fire going, and comfy chairs. The staff is very friendly, and they also have local beer and cider in the fridge. Cool artwork on the walls, too. read more

Larry and his staff are amazing. Best coffee in the highway 4 corridor. Outstanding food all day but Taco Tuesday's menu featuring live music on the back lawn and stage is world class stuff. Locals all know about Bistro and frequent it daily. Wine / beer selection is stellar and this place has a ton of outdoor seating. read more

The location is good, the hours are good and the coffee isn't bad. Unfortunately, they handed me my large latte in an uncoated paper cup. After a couple of minutes, the cup softened. When I picked it up to take another sip, it collapsed, gushing burning hot coffee over my hand, my clothes, my phone and my friends. My buddy's small coffee cup was fine, but the big cups are not up to too the task. Unhappy way to start your morning. read more

Though there's not much of a selection in this little community, this gem stands out regardless. Quick friendly service, decent prices and dishes, yummy drinks. Will be back and hope it continues to flourish! read more

Was happy to get some wifi after having very spotty service in the area. It was a very cold morning and the hot chocolate was equally welcome along with the wifi. Nice friendly employees too. read more

The coffee and food was really good. The bagels were fresh, toasted perfectly and delicious. The service is really good. It seems always busy but they hustle. They could use more people just by watching how hard they work. That being said they were always smiling and made us feel welcome and appreciated. Nice to have a good go to spot! read more

Solid all breakfast menu, good coffee, and above all a very friendly staff. Will definitely be going back when we're in the area.

Delicious Breakfast! Great coffee, fresh made cinnamon rolls, fresh squeezed OJ. All very good and fresh and friendly staff. This is our go to breakfast spot read more

We live locally and love the Bistro! We recently tried their chicken feast and were impressed! It fed our family of four with delicious sides. I highly recommend the red potato salad and bread pudding too! Thank you for having an affordable and delicious dinner do close to home! read more

This will definitely be our new stop when heading up the mountain. We were driving through Arnold today looking for a place to grab lunch, and happened on Bistro Espresso. It definitely lived up to the good reviews. We ordered coffee and multiple menu items including breakfast burritos and burgers and all were fresh and delicious. Excellent homemade french fries as well. read more

I came into here to get some milkshakes and fries and it's my sister and my boyfriend. The young lady was super nice while we ordered. but the older guy was very rude! We were the only African Americans inside and he would not keep his eyes off of us. And once we gathered our drinks and food he then proceeds to follow us outside, then goes back inside to watch from the window as we walked to our car. Never again. If i could give it zero stars i would. read more

Awesome spot that takes its COVID restrictions seriously. Highly recommend the BBQ feasts available on Thursdays-Sundays. The tri-tip and baked beans are great (and I normally hate baked beans). At $45, it's very reasonably priced for a family of four, with plenty of leftovers for the next day. read more

We like to support our local business and ordered the full rack of ribs tonight. What a great meal. The ribs were tender and cooked perfectly. The sides of beans and potato salad were a hit too. Hats off to Larry for providing great meals for our community. Thank you Katy for delivering our food curb side. I would recommend bistro Espresso to all. Jack and Elaine Shaffer read more

This is a great stop for a coffee shop. They also have great breakfast burritos. The perfect combo as you head on down the street to White Pines lake for some fishing. They also have live music and events too. Worth the stop! read more

Great place. Delicious food. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Had the fried chicken sandwich tonight. Perfect.

Bistro Espresso is a good place to grab coffee. I have never had the food besides the tacos on Taco Tuesday and a bagel with cream cheese, which by the way was super soft and delicious. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff is friendly. Only reason I'm knocking a star is because of the consistency in the coffee drinks, depends who is making it that I have gotten the same drink but not the same quality/flavor. Either way I would highly recommend this place! read more

Mochas are solid, burgers yummy, steak sandwich dealing, cinnamon rolls yes please, fries are crispy and tasty. So far everything's has been yum and staff is chill. But we need to talk about their KETCHUP! It is amazing, best I have ever had! I think I may want to bathe in it. read more

I had read great reviews about this place, and was excited to try it out. However, the photos of the menu are not updated. I ordered over the phone and the person was trying to talk to me while talking to other customers. I tried to order a vegetarian sandwich, I was harshly told that it is an old menu item. I was suggested a BLTA without the B, which would just be a lettuce, tomato and avocado sandwich. I ended up ordering a polenta/mushroom sandwich. Upon arrival, I gave the person at the counter my name for my order and she laughed to the other employee and said "Ohhh the [insert the name of the vegetarian sandwich I had originally tried to order]. I felt belittled by these employees for ordering something that by all accounts looked as though it was still served. They condescendingly asked if I wanted a menu to take home. I said sure, and then they could not find one. If you have any dietary restrictions, be sure to order in person, not over the phone. It was not a pleasant customer service experience. read more

Delicious food and great portion size. Local feel and warm hospitality. Kids meals were great to split. Definitely would return again.

Staff was super-nice, cozy atmosphere with two fireplaces, and the food... Wow, the food. I was not expecting such a good lunch from what I thought was a coffee place. The kids had BLTs, and my wife and I had salads that were delicious. Would definitely come back here on our next visit to Arnold. Thanks, BE! read more

Excellent food, good coffee, fun place for music/BBQ outdoors during the simmer. Definitely worth the stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. However I ordered avocado toast with egg- over $9 expecting avocado but was disappointed when it was like guacamole dip spread in a thin layer on the toast. read more

Love love love this place...at first I was using them for their WIFI...new to town with no internet, don't drink coffee, so was eating here out of obligation. That soon changed now I eat here every time I get here. Make sure you look at their specials...today I had a artichoke chicken pesto melt that was unbelievable. The polenta portabella was really good, chicken fried steak breakfast is my favorite as well, very nice clean establishment great staff, taco Tuesday was so fun with live music, so happy to be within walking distance to this place read more

We had an excellent lunch. Chicken sandwiches were a generous portion & fresh. Served with homemade macaroni salad. Service was excellent & plenty of outdoor dining. If I could give more then 5 stars, I would! Arnold needs this restaurant. read more