I LOVE Cafe Bella!! Unfortunately, I'm only able to get my drink from here once or twice a month when I'm in town. The ladies are always super nice and there is one in particular, I don't know her name but she has "OM" tattooed on the back of her left arm. She is super friendly and remembered me and my drink this time. Says something considering she sees hundreds of people between my visits. When my best friend goes with me she always gets their zucchini bread /cake and says it's some of the best she's ever had so there's that. read more

Cool little spot with lots to offer, not many little coffee/tea cafes here in El Cajon like this one! Definitely recommend!

Ordered a large caramel machiatto, extra hot, PERFECT! The Bella Bowl is massive and delicious, a full meal in itself. Frank treats you right. read more

I love Bella and all the girls that work there! It's amazing how many orders they remember from all their regulars and just goes to show how great their service is and keeps everyone coming back :) ps get the Vietnamese coffee !! read more

My favorite place to grab a quick coffee and bagel! The girls are all soo friendly and sweet, they know my order and its always ready for me when I pull in...Huge plus!! Delicious chai's, acai bowls, smoothies and more! Owned by the best guy ever too! You ladies rock, keep it up!!! read more

This is a great little outdoor cafe on the street. My girlfriend and I got 2 açaí bowls and they were delicious. We also were very surprised by how much food you get for the price. Definitely recommend stopping here. read more

Olivia was WONDERFUL! She was so sweet and funny and helped me decide which bowl to get--and it was perrrfect! Thanks for the excellent customer service, i'll definitely be back! read more

I was in the neighborhood and drove past this place and saw a pretty long line. I decided to check it out on a whim and I'm so pleased that I did! I got an everything bagel with cream cheese and a hammerhead (coffee and espresso) with a splash of nonfat milk and sugar free hazelnut. The bagel was delicious and the coffee gave me quite the caffeine boost! The service was phenomenal. The baristas were so pleasant, which was so refreshing so early in the morning! I will definitely visit Cafe Bella again. read more

I hate to write this review but this used to be my go-to spot for açaí bowls+smoothies. In the past month, I've been here at least five times and I usually go around the time it's busy. I wait for about 10+ minutes in the drive thru which I have no problem! But the quality and taste of my orders are always different.. the açaí bowl, for me, is always watery... and my husband always gets the champion smoothie and sometimes it'll be extremely sweet and the taste is very different each time. The consistency is almost like milk (watery) in a way, not a smoothie.. if that makes sense. Other than that the ladies are super sweet and their service is always on point, but I'll definitely need to find a different spot now :( read more

Grabbed some coffee and açaí bowls! This place was soo great! Quick, grateful, and helpful service! Açaí bowls were on point and so was the price point! Will be back for sure! Lots of locals there too so you know it must be good! read more

Love this cafe, love the vibes I order the pataya bowl with almond butter I highly recommend

Coffee is mediocre and the lady is not friendlily and definitely not patient to listen to your order. I thought I would never say this but here goes "Starbucks is 10 times better." read more

This place is a gem. I have been a few times and never disappointed. Acai bowls are delicious and they have kombucha on tap! The best part? You save .35 cents when you bring your own cup. I think that is by far the best cup discount I have come across. When yo drink coffee every day (speaking from experience) that is a $ 10.50 savings a month!! They are literally helping your bank account and the environment. read more

First time here - great coffee, great location, fast friendly service! Love these independent coffee joints - definitely will be back for more read more

I finally found the best acai bowl in San Diego. Also, coincidentally found the best chai latte too! read more

Amazing! I went over today to get an acai bowl and it was so good! The girl that was helping me was super friendly, A++ on the service. The bowl itself was so yummy! Had lots of fruit and the granola was really tasty as well. I will definitely be coming back here! read more

My review here is long overdue. These girls treat me so good when I'm getting my coffee!!!! I've had so many good experiences here! I'm a hairstylist and some of the girls are now my clients!!! It's nice to go to a coffee shop where they really care about you. Plus the coffee and there smoothies are so good!!! read more

First time in California also first time having a açaí bowl and it's was superb. Staff was very friendly and fun to be around. If you are in the area please go check them out. read more

Cafe Bella is such an amazing coffee stand. They serve all of your favorites as well as their own special drinks like Bellacinos! There's also really tasty bakery items like banana bread and muffins but my very favorite is their bagels. Everything they serve is of the highest quality. And the best thing about Bella's is truly the staff and the environment. If you go a couple times, you're part of the family! There's a drive thru for convenience or tables if you want to hang out. I personally drive from Escondido to Ocean Beach just to treat myself to something amazing from their menu. I highly recommend Bella's to all my family and friends! read more

I love Cafe Bella! I go here about once or twice a week (it's a little out of the way for me) but it's worth it! The girls that work here are amazing and always have the most positive attitudes! I have never had a bad experience with them, they are so friendly! Everything tastes amazing too, and their prices are so cheap! Just this morning I got a 16 oz coffee and chocolate croissant for less than $6! Please go visit Cafe Bella! read more

I just wanna start off by saying that this place has THE BEST BAGELS that I've ever had in my life! They don't jip you on cream cheese either! The girls are always so friendly when I drive up. I was having an off day today and the two working today definitely made me laugh. I appreciate that! I usually come here for the bagels but I do get coffee every now and then which is also a great treat. Overall a super convenient, pleasant, and delicious place to come when I want a little midday snack! read more

I was in San Diego for a couple days & walked here both days for a decaf Mexican mocha. Oh my gosh, I'm still dreaming about it! How I wish this place was in walking distance to my home in Bakersfield. You are lucky, San Diego! read more

Im updating my review because i notice a major change in the consistency and quality of service at cafe bella. The folks there have really improved their professional image. I get their drinks pretty regularly now and i'm never disappointed. Thanks for making me feel heard Cafe bella. read more

Love the service; better than Tiki Port, but I still like both just the same, Vallerie is the best; and their acai bowls are better than they used to be. read more

Hands down, best coffee spot in OB, or San Diego! There is some special ingredient in their coffee I think, because it just tastes better than any other coffee place, plus many times I'm in a hurry on my way to work so it's convenient to pull into the drive thru. I always get a large Hammerhead and they make it just the way I want it, even add a dollop of whip cream on top for me!! Val and ALL the girls are sweet that work there. I don't know how they do it, but they remember customer's names, what they usually drink, how to make all those drinks, make small talk & hustle, all the while with a smile on their face, even if it's cold outside, raining or 100 degrees of sweltering heat! read more

LOVE CAFE BELLA!!!! :) customer service is warm and welcoming! Great menu, healthy and delicious! Cash only can sometimes be inconvenient but wonderful business! I go every weekend! :) read more

5 stars for a GINORMOUS acai bowl! Acai blend, granola, bananas, blueberries, strawberries and coconut shavings filled all the way past the tip of the cup. Extremely impressed by the amount given. Decently priced as well. Can't find many places outside of North County that will give this much for the price. Cafe Bella's a nice find! 4 stars for service. The girls working were nice, but because Cafe Bella is a drive through coffee stand, the service was extremely slow. Took about 20 minutes to get our acai bowl made. There are 2 tables right outside on the sidewalk, so it's a bit inconvenient if you're looking to sit. But for food on the go, it's an easy drive through. read more

Love this place - the girls are so amazing and laid-back, the food is delicious, and the location is super convenient. I can get an acai bowl WITH mangos and coconuts (things I normally pay extra for at other places) for cheaper than anywhere in town. Oh, and did I mention it's delicious? Try that new OB bowl with the pitaya in it and you won't be disappointed! read more

This is a very good açaí spot, the lady helping us was sweet and very knowledgeable and got us our açaí fast they also have other things such as smoothies and pastries and it's drive through however we just walked up. Very good but not the best I've been through. read more

Best coffee with a smile in San Diego! Friendly California girls serving delicious designer coffee at low prices with drive-thru service as an option! read more

The best place in OB for grab-and-go coffee. Baristas are super friendly and know how to make a variety of drinks. Great drip coffee too- I recommend the swammi blend. Walk up or drive up, there usually isn't a long wait. Cash only. read more

Fast & friendly service.... got an açai bowl& it was amazing! Fresh fruit, frozen açai smoothie with granola &honey.... yum& didn't charge extra for extra honey love this place! read more

The girls working at Cafe Bella are so friendly, I won't go there without an extra buck to tip because they actually deserve it! They make the best vanilla chai tea latte around (much better than Sbucks) and the prices of all the goodies are reasonable. Thank you ladies for always sharing a smile in the morning! read more

I like how this place is within walking distance to where I live, and I like how the girls are nice when they speak with you. However, I give this place three stars because the last couple of times I went there the girls messed up my drinks. I believe the last time they had messed up on my drink was due to the fact that the girl making my drink was too busy "flirting" it up with someone who appeared to be a regular, driving through. She and the other girl working at the time seemed to be so caught up with the conversation that she didn't even realize that she was putting regular milk in my latte when I asked for soy. Luckily, having soy milk in my latte is just a preference, and I'm not lactose intolerant or anything like that. Otherwise, I may have said something. Nonethess, I was charged the added price for having soy milk in my latte. The second to last time, I asked for a mocha, was charged the full price, and the girl brought to me a regular bitter tasting latte. I took a test sip befor I drove off, and then I asked to clarify that she had just given me a mocha. She confidently assured me that it was a mocha. Thinking that maybe I was wrong, I drove off. As I continued to drink it, it was obviously just a bitter tasting latte, with the mocha syrup left out. I know these complaints seem petty, but it is only a small cart business which supposedly specializes in coffee drinks. If that is what your business is about, then I thnk the quality and professionalism should be upheld. The service is friendly, but these girls need to find a good balance between friendliness, quality products, and professionalism. Now, I think twice about going there whenever I want a good latte, knowing that their competitors are just a few blocks away. read more

I finally found it! The best acai bowl in San Diego. Also, coincidentally found the best chai latte too! read more

I used to frequent this place. The coffee is good. The prices are fair. They have an excellent acai bowl. But it can be very busy and slow. The jumpstart coffee cart across the street on Bacon has better coffee at better prices. But Café Bella is open all day long if you need coffee after normal coffee hours. read more

Best Acai bowls in OB and such great service. The girls are always so sweet and friendly

Based on Cafe Bella's 5 star reviews I decided to stop by for a small breakfast and soy latte today. Unfortunately I cannot rate this place more than 2 stars because I waited 10 minutes for a burnt bagel smothered with at least 3 tablespoons of dripping melted butter (couldn't eat it) and a latte that I am absolutely sure was made with cows milk because I am sick to my stomach now as I write this. read more

One of my favorite quick coffee spots in OB! Great service and great drinks! And their acai bowls are soooooo good! A+++++

This is by far the best coffee in OB I cannot live without it. The girls are so sweet and always helpful. Great place!