Bella's Cafe
896 Whalley Ave, New Haven
(203) 387-7107
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We tried Bella’s Cafe a few weeks ago and had to go back! The food is incredible (the creamiest, most delicious cheese grits I’ve ever had). The strawberry rhubarb French toast special was next level. Staff is so friendly. If you are looking for yummy comfort food in a warm and inviting place, check out this spot!
The service was absolutely horrible. Amazingly unprofessional with the attitude of they are “doing you a favor” by serving you. It’s too bad because the food is pretty good, but the total lack of professionalism is so off putting that I will never go back.
Service was absolutely awful! Will never return
Great Food but horrible customer service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
The food is really good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Nashville Chicken and Waffles, Dutch Baby Pancake with Brie and Cranberries, Black and Blue French Toast, Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberry Pancakes, Chic N French Toast
What time do you stop accepting customers? It would be helpful to put up a sign so everyone is informed. I arrived at 1:20, and there’s no line—just empty chairs. The acting manager told me they aren’t taking any more customers because they’re waiting for people they’ve texted who aren’t here, even though the kitchen closes at 1:45. In the meantime, you’re turning away customers right in front of you, despite having plenty of empty tables.”
Service: 1
Great food! Good mimosas and good service ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Our server Melissa was and Angel beautiful
place massive portions my only problem was my chicken. That black bean quesadilla was wow really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was good. Service was lacking....wait time, insane! If you have kids....go somewhere else. Also, VERY expensive
Delicious! Different, exciting combinations-superb service in a cute and comfy setting. We’ll be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Our server was amazing and the food is better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Crusted Catfish
Wonderful food
Sometimes atmosphere a little noisy
A bit difficultly in finding parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttermilk Pancakes, Eggs Benedict
It was a really nice place, very popular so expect to wait a few minutes to get a table. But the staff there were very nice and attentive. However the place is really small but don't let that stop you they have great food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttermilk Pancakes, Red Velvet Pancakes
Walked in at 11:40am to a sign that said “we are not seating any more guest today” … at 11:40am?
Perfect food, service, and atmosphere. I ordered their shrimp and grits after seeing all the praise. It’s very warm and savory. Perfect dish for a cold day. My husband ordered the Navajo special. He absolutely loved it. He loved how the cilantro was mixed in with the avocado. Even as someone who hates cilantro, I tried a bite and thought it was very good. We’ve tried many New Haven diners (including the most famous ones), and this place is definitely the best. It’s my husband’s new favorite breakfast place in general too. The servers were very attentive. Please check this place out if you’re interested in good and unique breakfast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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