I really wanted to like this little coffee shop/truck stand but here is why they didn't get a five star: I ordered a breakfast croissant with bacon, it had cheese and egg. The bacon did not taste fresh, I know she was NOT cooking up a storm to make bacon. The croissant was falling apart extra flaky and again it didn't taste fresh? The vanilla latte I got was alright; the coffee was not strong enough for me. Overall, a convenient stop if you are in desperate need of caffeine or a quick bite. read more

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Delicious food, amazing coffees, and great service, they have a little patio where you can sit and enjoy your coffee and even bring your dog with you. Very chill very comfortable. read more

Cafe Bella - Storefront - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

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Such a cute spot for coffee and light breakfast bites. I really love the Ambiance Vibe of indoor outdoor, and surrounded by a surfboard art! This is a really big space so if you want to come with your laptop or a book and work its a good spot. My husband and I were here this past Sunday morning we both ordered americanos, I ordered a spinach and feta stuffed croissant and my husband ordered a jalapeno stuff croissant. They are really tasty! My first time having stuffed croissants actually. And the Barista was super nice and hospitable too. This place is also dog friendly and they will offer to give your dog a treat as well which is always great. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a good coffee shop in the area. read more

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I'm a little torn on this place. I loved the atmosphere and the staff were friendly and helpful. They also were sweet enough to give my puppy a treat. But the problem isn't the atmosphere or staff for me, it was the coffee and pricing. I got a dirty chai with added oat milk. The extra charge for oat milk was $1.65, which is steep. The chai itself didn't taste much like chai at all either. Other then the cinnamon on top, there wasn't much flavor. and the coffee was not strong either. Overall I was disappointed but I am hoping to try again in the future. Hopefully I will have an updated review. read more

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Cafe Bella was super cool !n Ocean beach. Probably the most amazing cold brew that I've had in a long time the staff Jacob and Hanna were really kind!! really relaxed indoor outdoor patio area! It was so good. I actually bought some more to go.! thank you for the hospitality read more

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Same price (if not a few cents cheaper, even after a tip) as Starbucks, but 100000 Xs better! It's a food truck full of coffee, smoothies, and açaí that only has 2 workers inside, so if there's a line, it'll take a bit, but it's worth the wait! We got larges of the Vietnamese iced coffee and the mocha cold brew. Both were perfectly sweet, but not too much, and the coffee was strong. We'd sat in over 2.5 hours of traffic down from LA, and went to the beach all day with a toddler, and these coffees were our saving grace to make it until 10pm lol. The sleeves were some of the cutest I've ever seen - a fun touch! read more

Cafe Bella - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

The empanadas are really good. They are a tad on the pricey side though. I can get empanadas at Parana (in liberty station) for $4 each. The service is friendly and fast. The bagel and lox is very good. I will be back. read more

Made a quick pit stop for a refreshing drink on a warm weekday afternoon around 5pm. I went with The Refresher which consist of cucumber, kale, banana, mango, and coconut water. It was certainly refreshing. I thought the combination of ingredients were well thought of. I didn't order anything to eat. Its more of grab and go type of place although there is a few small tables with chairs you can sit and people watch as you sip on your drink / eat your bowls. It opens at 5am and closes at 7pm. It's by the beach so its perfect to grab something and then go put your feet in the sand. Staff is pretty chill. Work hard to get your stuff pretty quickly. I think their smoothies look more appetizing than their coffee which feels sorta basic. For that reason, it lost a point in my eyes. However, it is relatively cheap, and so, it's definitely worth a try and if you dont like it, it's still cheap enough to try it again. read more

I saw this place and it looks like a good place to eat. My first time going to Cafe Bella.. The ambiance is nice other than that the food that I ordered was horrible! The Caprese Empanada doesn't look like empanada it was flat, greasy and looks old after they reheated it. The Turkey Cheese stuffed Croissant was not even a Croissant. It was a flat Croissant?? and looks old. It was totally different from the picture that was advertised! I paid $16 for these 2. It's not worth it! The staff were nice though! read more

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Such a beautiful clean coffee shop. I love the charming surf board decor and the large area of seating, very nice and spacious for someone who enjoys their privacy while conversing among friends. The woman on staff was super delightful at the register, and I really enjoyed the coffee and variety on the menu. This was a place I'd recommend for someone to catch up with a friend over good coffee for certain. read more

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Frank and his family run this place with love. The service is always with a smile and I always feel better leaving than when I went in. Shoutout Davion and the rest of the squad. read more

Service: amazing. So friendly. Dog treats! Quickly get you through the line but never make you feel rushed Food: love the turkey sandwich on a bagel! Such fresh veggies Location: busy area, but again they move fast They have seating but also serve walk up and drive through. read more

Amazing açai bowls and coffee! I come here often! I highly recommend, very friendly staff

We arrived just before it closed and they were nice enough to take our coffee order, which was perfect because the evenings get a bit chilly and we needed warm beverages! The service is excellent and the ambiance is awesome. They have several flavored syrups. It has both outdoor and indoor seating. Stop in when you're in Ocean Beach! read more

Cafe Bella - Large raspberry white mocha on a chilly evening is perfect! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

I was on a morning walk and stumbled upon this gem. Amazing service and a cute little stand. I got an iced chai latte and it was beautifully crafted with a foamy consistency. Also ordered a jalapeño bagel with cream cheese! It was delectable! Will definitely come back again. read more

Cafe Bella - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

Coffee is ok, but smoothies are great! Go pick up a drink and walk the beach! Try their funky monkey !

The cutest little roadside neighborhood coffee stand with excellent açaí bowls, the best lattes and the sweetest girls working the stand! It's quick, it's always good & they always give my pup little milkbone treats! The açaí bowls are huge & delicious! read more

Came through today (3/18) and had the most pleasant, beautiful experience with the employee! Will always come back, but will even more because of her! read more

Stopped here before hitting the road to drive to Joshua tree. I had a wonderful latte and was so impressed with the options for juices and smoothies. I'd love to come back to try one next time! read more

Cafe Bella - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

Great service and great drinks! Best white chocolate mocha with oatmilk I have had in a long time. So good that we visited twice during our trip just to go back and try their blended drinks! read more

The man working was a delight! And the drinks were delicious. I also feel it was all reasonably priced

I'm an advocate of supporting small businesses and I try to show support when I'm in the area to Bella's. BUT it never fails I'm always waiting in line for a while before I have my order taken because the person taking the order is having a full blown conversation it seems with the car in front of me. I get it, being nice and friendly but the person taking the orders needs to be mindful of people also waiting in line. read more

DO NOT GO HERE. I never write a review , but the positive reviews here are lying. For starters, the matcha tasted like green food coloring mixed with milk. It was so sugary that one sip gave me a headache. The bagels here are mid. Overpriced don't waste your time. read more

Great atmosphere and great açaí bowl. The plain bagel with cream cheese I would never order again. It was too plain like cardboard. The cream cheese was the only thing that made it edible. read more

Cafe Bella - Acai bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

Really delicious açaí bowl and pretty good matcha. I haven't tried their coffee and I can't vouch for that but I really enjoyed their matcha. I don't think it was ceremonial grade but it had a good sweetness (similar to a starbucks matcha) and was almost vanilla-y. The bella bowl portion was super big and it was delicious. I would definitely come back here next time i'm in OB. read more

Cafe Bella - bella bowl and iced matcha with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

Had to stop here while heading to the beach. It was the perfect refreshment to get a smoothie. The staff working were so nice and friendly making small talk. It was a very pleasant experience. read more

Cafe Bella - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

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Lovely spot in OB with yummy coffee and an interesting herbal mate latte that was really good! Definitely coming back whenever I'm back in the area! read more

Cafe Bella - Outdoor spacious patio with comfy seating options for all. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

This is one of the worst if is not one of the worst places I have ever tried coffee latte . It's literally steam milk with hot water. Save your money and go someplace else for coffee. read more

Went to Northside tavern to eat lunch and wanted coffee. Ordered a Vietnamese coffee and tasted great.! Had a line of cars and walk ups but the two girls working were killing it. Recommend if you want a sweet treat after the beach or walking around the area. read more

This used to be my go to for morning Java, but they seem to be always going thru the girls that work there, so they can be very rushed, busy at times and not friendly. The other thing I am not a fan of are the little pay machine tablets they hand you that is asking for. tip which is before I even get served or taste my order. It's like they think tipping is an automatic right. You have to earn a tip in my book, before I'm going to tip. Also they like to keep your change, round it off in their favor and keep it which is NOT ok with me. read more

My favorite coffee shop in OB! I always get the ice Vietnamese coffee! Very friendly and always delicious

I got my daughter a smoothie from here the very berry splash. I don't know if they used expired coconut water or if the fruit was bad. My daughter drank most of it while we explored ob and began to feel sick. She ended up puking up the smoothie and immediately feeling better. I tried the remaining smoothie and it tasted sour and not because of the raspberries, something was rotten. Service was nice and fast! And honestly it's a great looking place to hangout. They even have ping pong! But if the food is making people SICK none of that matters. I hope they implement better systems to prevent this in future because I'd like to be able to come back and give them another try. read more

Awesome value! We stopped by and got a 32 oz Bella bowl that we enjoyed by the beach. It was a ton of food for a great price. Definitely more of a sweet treat than a healthy item, but delicious nonetheless! read more

Cafe Bella - Bella bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

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Cute little smoothie / coffee spot near the beach. I liked my Pitaya smoothie even though it was a bit peanut butter forward for me. My bagel was yummy too! read more

I love the smoothies at cafe Bella! It's my go to smoothie spot after a good yoga workout at yoga box. It's a few blocks away, walking distance from the OB Yoga Box. I always order The Hulk. Such a yummy green protein smoothie! Kale, mango, banana, chia seeds, and protein. There is about 3 tables with chairs for outdoor seating in the sun. 2 have umbrellas for shade. read more

Cafe Bella - Right, The Hulk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

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Ladies! You make my morning! The best iced americano in OB! Shout out to the girls who make my morning! Ceci + Ali + Nora + Gianna = All TEAM! The combination of positive energy and smiles just brightens my day. We love the good music! Such great service and authentic engagement. read more

Hot Spiced chai was bomb and only $4.50. Great spot to pick up a drink while walking around. They do have a few tables outside though. Would be back to also try the acai bowls they look amazing!! read more

Excuse my language but DANG THATS GOOD CHAI!! Lol tried the chai tea and was impressed. Love the setup with the drive thru option and the servers got me out before I realized what was happening lol But seriously nice staff good drinks and LOTS OF OPTIONS. Next time I'll try to pumpkin if it's still available read more

Cafe Bella - Cute drive thru / walk up coffee and pastry spot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

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We stopped by for a acai bowl and a chai latte before going to the beach! Super quick service and very friendly. The acai was a blended smoothie bowl and for $15 it was well worth the price for the size of it. There is seating right outside the cart! The chai was delicious, unfortunately I am pretty sure they added espresso in it which I did not want but it was still good. read more

Cafe Bella - Pumpkin spice chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean Beach, California

We've been here so many times and it's always good. Most of the time it's great. But on the odd occasion, the bowls are much smaller, much less açai and less toppings. Usually the bowls are full to the top. If you see the photos I've uploaded you'll see the significant difference in the bowls. Regardless, we loooove the açai bowls here and will be back again and again. The açai isn't too strong and typically has a great texture. Toppings are always fresh. My husbands fave is the Bella bowl and I always get the 16oz açai with peanut butter. Our favorite breakfast in OB. read more

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