Cafe Bella El Cajon ( drive thru )

Bleh. Dont eat here. Really low quality for the price

Amazing gluten free bagel and wonderful coffee, will be coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As local Guide, I found this place serving such a delicious fresh organic coffee ☕, perfect acai bowel planty setting area all products are available all the time feel free to request anything you like. The place is very clean it's on of the place I have reason to come back again over and over. Always seats available in and out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stop by this place it was so good. Gave it a try. Had the turkey bagel with bacon it was excellent. Customer service was great Frank the owner very nice gentleman. Thank you so much.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wheel chair accessible is a positive. I do not appreciate being served rotten fruit however. The banana in my smoothie was beyond ripe and had an off taste. I wasn’t going to fight construction to go back and argue against the rude staff for a refund. I’m very disappointed and reminded of why we don’t support smaller businesses like Cafe Bella.

Jamba Juice will be the only place I go from here on out, they’ve never given me rotten produce to cut corners.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The smoothies cost twice as much as advertised online when you click “view menu” this is misleading and dishonest.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Love going here for a quick pick me up coffee or match 🙂. The workers in the drive thru are always sweet and nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I stopped into Cafe Bella before walking the four blocks home from the No.874 bus stop. It was too beautiful of a day to just go home! The staff treated me like I was royalty! I ordered a large decaf coffee w/ two pumps of sugar-free caramel syrup, a chicken empanada, a bag of jalapeño chips, and a glazed donut! The food was very tasty, and the drink was perfect after adding the half n half and sweetener. It's such a great respite (with lots of windows) that I could've stayed for hours! Treat yourself to the charm whether you want the air conditioning while working on your laptop or prefer to chill with friends on the attractive outdoor patio! There is even an easy drive-thru for the on-the-go patron. I'm blessed to live in the neighborhood! 😁

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries, Pastry

Love this cute little coffee and snack place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So good! Can't wait to come back and try more drinks and especially the Bagel breakfast sandwiches. A bit on the pricier side but that's to be expected.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Acai Bowl

We waited 25 minutes for 2 bagels, bacon and sausage and 1 empanada and one petiya smoothie on a Saturday morning 7/19/25. I think that's an outrageous amount of time. Then when the bagel came, the egg they microwave inside of it, was still refrigerator cold in the middle and had to be returned. The food was decent, but I'm never going to wait 25 minutes for microwaved meat bagels so either I won't be back or I would come midday on a weekday.

The employees are not lounging around, they're working exceptionally hard, but it's clear to me that the owner of this restaurant, does not support them with the amount of equipment in the bulk serving sizes that they need. Perhaps you should make your kitchen larger and the waiting room smaller to fit extra staff and equipment. Quit microwaving stuff.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

I went by the drive thru and ordered their Iced Mocha Bellacino its the best mocha drink i ever had😩🫶 very much recommended it to everyone!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cafe Bella is a charming spot that's quickly becoming my go-to for morning fuel. The coffee is consistently great – rich, flavorful, and they know how to make a proper latte. But the real star of the show is their breakfast sandwiches. They're made with fresh ingredients, perfectly toasted bread, and the fillings are always generous. Whether you're in the mood for a classic bacon, egg, and cheese or something a bit more adventurous, Cafe Bella has you covered. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great place to start your day or catch up with friends. The service is always friendly and efficient, even during the morning rush. You can tell they care about the quality of their food and coffee. Plus, they offer a variety of pastries and other treats if you're looking for something sweet to go with your coffee. Overall, Cafe Bella is a fantastic little cafe that's well worth a visit. The combination of great coffee, delicious breakfast sandwiches, and a welcoming atmosphere makes it a standout in the neighborhood. I highly recommend checking it out!

Hot chocolate just powdered stuff you can make at home

This was my first visit, I tried a Hammerhead 12 oz coffee. It was strong but with a little creamer,it was perfect. I want to try breakfast sandwiches, and Acai bowls.