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Bella's Cafe

American Restaurant$$$$

Westville, New Haven

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Bella's Cafe

8.9^/10

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"Shrimp and Grits & Jamaican French Toast."(3 Tips)
"The Jamaican French toast is amazing, period."(2 Tips)
"... every time I visit CT! Claudia was awesome!!"(2 Tips)
"Also, bellinis and mimosas are great!"(2 Tips)

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risotto
good for dates
specialty coffees
casual
chile rellenos
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brie cheese
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caramelized bananas
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LaMar CowanDecember 27, 2014
Catfish, roasted potatoes, and eggs topped with avocados. I will be visiting this place every time I visit CT! Claudia was awesome!!
Mac CalvaresiJanuary 14, 2017
Been here 25+ times
Brunch specials are different every week and nothing has ever been disappointing! All of the omelettes are delicious and what they do to French toast is definitely 'food porn'. Totally worth the wait!
Lauren BradleyJanuary 27, 2013
Always a long wait but there's a reason everyone has birthday brunch here. Not limited to eggs benedict but their hollandaise is addictive, bellinis in various flavors, One of New Haven's best spots
Eric VenkerAugust 30, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The best brunch in new haven, and reasonable. Rotating menu, almost never disappointed. Be prepared to wait 30-60 min, and they don't take reservations.
urbandataApril 16, 2011
The chiles rellenos (savory) and the dark chocolate-, brie- & raspberry-stuffed French toast (sweet) are among the best items here. If you are lucky, they will both be on the menu. Order them.
urbandataFebruary 27, 2011
Try the Challah French Toast. One particularly good version is stuffed w/ Peanut Butter, roasted peanuts & caramelized bananas in Rum Maple syrup. Brunch menu changes each weekend, check the website.
Main Street MamaDecember 24, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Simply the warmest service and most delicious breakfast around, with an atmosphere that restores my spirit every time. I live 25 miles away, and make a special detour to Bella's any morning I'm near
Sandy PaoMarch 3, 2014
Very friendly waitress and great shrimp n grits, but budget 3 hrs for brunch as they do not take reservations and food is served roughly an hr after ordering.
Charlotte LewisOctober 22, 2015
I always go for brunch and am never disappointed with anything! Their specialty coffee drinks are amazing too.
Zoe ScottJuly 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Claudia is a wonderful server! The grits are delicious; very pudding-like.
Ilan AliphasFebruary 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Everyday there is a new menu but you'll always find a new French toast creation everyday... Order that and you'll never go wrong!
christy robinsonJanuary 3, 2015
I had brunch here and it's not bad kinda loud tho but if you're going with a group or some family members it's a nice place
P JFebruary 17, 2013
Try the French Toast Special - French toast stuffed with brie, topped with raspberry, blueberry, blackberry!
Chris SedelmaierJuly 30, 2015
Service was slow the morning that I went, but the food more than made up for the wait! The shrimp and grits were outstanding.
Jordan RossOctober 12, 2013
The Jamaican French toast is amazing, period.
Mark BigardDecember 4, 2016
Shrimp and Grits & Jamaican French Toast. A must try.
catherineFebruary 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The tropical pancakes are enough for two people!
Ginena DuMarch 18, 2012
The salmon risotto special is so delicious! Also, bellinis and mimosas are great!
Tom MurphyNovember 15, 2014
Love the food but get there early to avoid the wait.
Chris LNovember 18, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the Crispy Chicken Breakfast Burrito - The aftermath. It was amazing
Brittany ColemanApril 15, 2012
French toast is amazeballs! But avoid the chilaquiles unless you like runny egg whites and overlooked steak :P
Ana LOctober 6, 2010
Best breakfast around- had the stuffed French toast last week with Brie cheese & strawberries- delicious!!
Mark ZdunekJuly 31, 2016
breakfast food is amazing!
Ryan DayOctober 14, 2012
Get the Bella's Benedict with a side of grits. NOW.
Erin DiLorenzoNovember 3, 2013
Amazing!!! Get a mimosa.
Amber CastleJanuary 22, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Prepare to wait outside on the weekends
Manny WilliamsJune 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
They have the best home fries EVER!!!
Jennifer MilanoApril 21, 2013
Watch out for false advertising! They offered me a $5 coupon for "liking" them on Facebook, and after I did, would not give me $5 off.
Greg D'AndreaNovember 6, 2010
Been here 25+ times
You just don't find breakfast like this anywhere else. Truly awesome!
Caleb BryantJune 4, 2017
This place is utterly terrible. On top of waiting OVER TWO HOURS for food which we never received, there were multiple health code violations including a waitress dipping her hand into a coffee.
Eric VMarch 16, 2015
Best brunch in town
Michelle RSeptember 2, 2017
Shrimp and grits.
Rachel ArbitMarch 12, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The Mexican variations on brunch are to die for!
Edward SzeAugust 10, 2013
Favorite restaurant in new haven!
RAFebruary 17, 2017
French toast.
philip newmanOctober 8, 2011
Grits. Excellent.
MACKIIApril 7, 2010
Great breakfast location

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