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    Cafe Bella

    4.3 (242 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Brian M.

    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

    Caprese Empanada? It's a little bit hard maybe because it was reheated for too long.. It's thin as quesadilla. Flavor is bad.

    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!

    Lindsay F.

    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!

    Ice cold brew with almond milk
    Laura C.

    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.

    Large raspberry white mocha on a chilly evening is perfect!
    Sunshine A.

    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!

    Jalen W.

    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.

    Meghan B.

    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!

    Acai bowl
    Jennifer S.

    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.

    Monica T.

    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.

    bella bowl and iced matcha with oat milk

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

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    9 years ago

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

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

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

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    Situated on a side street in OB it has lots of outdoor seating and limited parking. It feels like a…read morewalk up, OB casual cafe. I went on a Monday morning and there were no staff. Waited for about 5 minutes and was greeted by a gentleman who took my order I got a decaf, dirty, iced vanilla chai. It was good but not a lot of chai flavor. Not overly sweet which is good I also ordered the ham and cheese stuffed croissant. I think they just warm it up. And I think it was overdone. The cheese had come out and was burnt, which is OK cause I like burnt cheese. But the end of the croissant was hard and edible. Overall it's a great option if you're local and looking for a cafe that's walkable with lots of seating. But I wouldn't go through the effort of finding parking to visit. To the business owner: I have a handicap placard that was clearly visible in my windshield. But I'm happy that you showed other customers who are as a business owner and why they should not frequent your business. As you can see from my picture the croissant was not edible. Address that instead of worrying about the parking and making false claims online. Thanks

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