Bella Bru Cafe in California

"The food was delicious and came out quickly. They had lots of fun seasonal options, which made the menu feel fresh and interesting. It was also an easy place to sit, relax, and actually talk with a friend without feeling rushed. Would definitely come back."

"Classic American breakfast. Bella Bru Special drink was pretty good. Service was amazing. Server Jasmine replaced everything for me the moment I needed it (water, napkins, utensils, etc.). My napkin fell and she immediately handed me a stack of fresh napkins. Water empty? She's already on her way with a jug. It was epic to see, shout out to her and her efficiency. They have pink salt too if that matters to anyone."

"I love coming here. Bella Bru is such a lovely café. The coffee is consistently excellent rich, smooth, and clearly crafted with care. The environment is warm and inviting, making it a perfect place to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a quiet moment (especially during the weekends in the evening). The staff are truly awesome: friendly, welcoming, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. The food is also very good, fresh, and satisfying with a variety of options. Bella Bru creates an experience that feels genuine and comforting, and it’s a place I always enjoy returning to."

"This was my 3rd visit to the restaurant, and I really love the food and the service. They have outdoor seating if you want to dine outside, as well as cozy indoor searing. The ambiance gives upscale Black Bear Diner vibes. The customer service is kind and attentive. We were seated promptly, our orders were taken, and our food was hot and freshly prepared. I had my 3 young adults with me, and two ordered the blackened salmon sandwich. One ordered the crab cake sandwich, and I ordered the salmon blt sandwich. DELICIOUS!!!! I have had both the salmon sandwich and the salad before. The crab cake sandwich looked so good, I wished I had given it a try. And the young lady who had it LOVED IT!! The two who had the salads enjoyed them as well. I will say that after my first time coming here, I did a copy cat of the salad at home, so the girls knew what to expect. I brought them here so they could have it straight out of the kitchen where I had gotten the recipe idea. I will be back. There is a crab cake sandwich with my name on it!"

"Top service!!! As we walked in, Jordan greeted us and is very friendly. Our first time there. We google restaurants near us from after going to Fun-box, literally right around the corner. He really engaged with us and made us laugh. He was great with our kiddos. He was very helpful and asked chef for recommendations. I can’t even remember the last time a restaurant made us feel like this. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect! Will definitely come back. Service makes all the difference! Thanks for providing that! Thank you Jordan & Chef!"

"This was the second time coming here. I appreciated the bar tender coming to seat us when he noticed no one was at the front. Unfortunately, our waiter seemed a bit too busy. Everything took a while with him. The food was pretty good. We had the salmon BLT and chicken and beet salad. The chicken portion was big, but it was super dry. The best were the shrimp tacos. Very flavorful, indeed. This trip we were a little less impressed than the first time."

"While in town visiting, a friend recommended this place. It was definitely packed on a Sunday early afternoon. While we were told it would be a 45 minute wait, we maybe waited 20 minutes for our party of 3 to be seated. All 3 of us ordered something different and they were all great! While it was super crowded we still felt our server was attentive. The only snare for me was watching how dirty plates were cleared by staff into buckets and no washing of hands or even wiping them afterwards before handling fresh drinks and food plates. I understand it is a fast paced environment but maybe a squirt of sanitizer can be used and kept handy???"

"Tried this place for the first time yesterday. Excellent service, the staff frequently checked on us to make sure we had enough coffee and water. Food was amazing too."