Cafe Bella Espresso Tea Bar & Bistro

So happy I found this place. First off they have by far the most comfy sofa I have ever sat on! Food is great, coffee is amazing, and everyone who works there is very friendly.

This place is amazing! I had the house green tea and the strawberry cheesecake. My friend had the tiramisu and a latte. I tried her tiramisu and it was so, so good. Mine was so good it made me sit there for a minute and just take it all in. It’s a really small place, but big enough to have a dessert and tea, maybe a lunch date. The employees we encountered were gracious and hospitable. This is going to become a regular spot to have coffee or tea and sit and chat with a friend. I could have solved all of the world problems while I was having that tea and cheesecake…

This is the place I go when my wife and I want tea or coffee. The owners are wonderful and staff are great. I am always wanting to try the lunches as they look great when I see others eating there.

Overall, the place is pretty nice. Every time I’ve been there its been pretty quiet too, so it’s great for studying. As far as the menu goes, it’s a bit overwhelming. They have boba teas, smoothies, sandwiches, desserts, coffee, etc. I can’t speak for all of their food since I’ve only had their coffee, but from what I’ve tasted it’s not bad. I’ve had two lattes from them, both flavored, and I feel like they’re on the sweet side. A little too sweet for my taste. The milk was also too foamy, but now I’m just nitpicking. Other than that, I have no complaints. The staff is very nice and are always making sure that everything is good and fine.
The WiFi is on the slow side, so if you’re planning on sitting down and studying for a while, be sure to be ready for that.

I stopped in on my way to work and got a iced chai tea with milk. The tea tasted old and it was 4.00. I also had the red velvet cake it tasted like it had been setting for days. Its a nice atmosphere but I would recommed going elsewhere for a boba experience.

I was looking up coffee shops in Oklahoma City (because there aren’t as many as I would like), and I happened across this one. The coffee itself was really good! It was a weird location, tho. Located in a strip mall. It didn’t have that chill and laid back coffee house vibe I was looking for.
The food was maybe ok? I thought they were possibly trying to be too many things, as I noticed they had Boba tea and smoothies on the menu.
Overall, the experience was ok and the workers were nice.

So, this review is only for COFFEE…(these Facebook dates are getting old haha)
Met for a sort of «blind date» for coffee and what I thought would be light eats. Unfortunately, on Saturdays they shut down food preparation at 5:00 — I had perused the menu online and didn’t see anything that indicated a cut-​off. I mean, they had all kinds of Vietnamese sandwiches that looked delicious, and I was bringing my appetite. Blind date? Who cares, if someone can’t like me when I eat then I don’t want to be with them anyway… I mean, come on we’re «friends» on Facebag and I post pics of cake all the time!
So, the décor is adequate… felt a little forced «coffee house-​ish», if I’m being honest (and I am). It is in a strip mall on the SE corner of SW 89^th and Penn, so don’t let that deter you. Ambient music is at just the right volume (um, that can be a thing if it’s too loud or too low… you already know). Decent coffee menu — I had a coconut cream pie latte (which was delicious) and the «date» had the house brew and he seemed happy with it as he drank about 6 cups! In the case at the counter there was a decent selection of muffins and such, but man, I really, really wanted FOOD.
So we sat there (for what seems like too long) and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. They offered to heat my coffee for me when it was apparent that this «date» was going cold — I politely declined and prayed for an out to this lukewarm situation. (I mean, come on… polite coffee talk only goes so far!) After his 4^th trip to the bathroom (in addition to some inappropriate comments), I had had it… I was tired and hello, hungry. The staff made sure to ask if we wanted anything to-​go and if everything was to our satisfaction… and strictly speaking, it was!
Bottom line: This is a decent coffee spot on the south side that warrants another trip for FOOD… but maybe by myself next time!

Love the environment, music, and ambiance. Don’t love that I get charged for every tiny thing like butter for my toast or a shot of soy milk for my tea. Being on a very strict budget, I notice these things and haven’t been charged extra for them elsewhere.

I absolutely love the atmosphere at Café Bella. I have been a long time customer and absolutely love going there. It’s always a pleasant experience, I love that it’s family owned and operated.
My favorite sandwich to get is the Sicily, and always accompany it with their tasty tomato basil bisque.
They’re expresso’s are great and I love their fresh fruit smoothies! Great place to sit, read a book, and enjoy some coffee. They have wifi for you to use if you also need to do some studying. Very quiet, very comfy. I would highly recommend them to locals, as well as people just passing through.

I had really high hopes for this place after reading all the rave reviews. It’s my birthday and I was craving a chicken salad sandwich, so naturally I took to Unilocal to help guide me! The menu listed it as, «smoked chicken salad sandwich» with no ingredients listed within the chicken salad but to add apples & pecans an extra $ 0.50. Everywhere makes chicken salad differently so I never know what to expect. For $ 8.68 plus $ 1 tip I will never be back. The croissant sandwich was crazy thin with almost no visible chicken but a plethora of diced red onion and celery. I also got mayo as my side which included a few red potatoes within. For the price, I expected way more! Still on the hunt for a decent chicken salad sandwich in OKC!

This place used to be the hottest spot to go after church on Fridays and Sunday’s when I was younger! This place I believe is the only place where u can get bahn mi (Vietnamese sandwich) in the south okc. Usually these sandwiches are about 3 $ but it’s about 4 – 5 $ here so be aware.
There other sandwiches are good. My personal favorite is the Tuscany! They do something with the turkey and they have some sauce in the sandwich that makes it delicious! I’m not sure if a side is included in the price but I always get their pasta salad which is a creamy sort. If your looking for more of a dry one do not get this one!
One thing you should know is they charge about a quarter for water fyi
Their drinks here are good too and the sizes are pretty big so even though you are paying 4 – 6 $ for it, you are actually getting your money worth I believe. You can also add those little boba (tapioca pearls) or any of their flavored jelly.
Staff is friendly and interior design is very homey. Also take Togo order too!

Great place. It’s my go to work and meeting space on the south side. Owner’s are wonderful. My favorite coffee drink is the honey nut latte. It’s so delicious. I recommend their chai tea as well.
This time I had a bah mi sandwich for lunch which was great. Bread was fresh and sauce was great. Their menu is very diverse and they have lots of options. A hidden gem in okc.
Great customer service. Lots of regulars. The offer free internet, plugins and a lot of space to spread out.

I have been going to Café Bella since it opened years ago. The staff is always super friendly and the atmosphere is great! They have a great selection of drinks and bistro-​style foods. I always get something with Boba!

Excellent bahn mi sandwiches! Accompanied very nicely with a milk tea freeze to wash it down. Skip the Starbucks go to a great local shop for top notch coffee!

Love the Saigon Banh Mi add extra avocado and butter! This is definitely my favorite. Yum!

I love this place great sandwiches great bubble tea, The owners are super sweet always higher good help as well. This is a great inexpensive alternative to Starbucks with free Wi-​Fi. Been coming here for years and still do every now and they have great desserts too. Bo is awesome.

Ahhhhh another place with organic tea AND coffee. That’s so hard to find in OKC. It was reassuring to see they use the same organic tea I use at home. I ordered an iced pumpkin chai latte with almond milk. I was expecting it to be awesome but I could tell by the clarity of my drink that it was a little ‘off’. It tasted so WEIRDLY like apple juice?! I don’t even know how it was possible to taste that way? Too much syrup? But wouldn’t it have been more pumpkin-​ey? It confused me so much. It wasn’t terrible. but I was expecting pumpkin and instead got what tasted like iced apple juice with almond milk. I would try them again because maybe there was a mistake and I don’t want to give a bad review off something so boggling. Plus, it’s really hard to find organic anything in Oklahoma.

I’ve been here quite a few times through the years. I would stop by if I was craving bubble tea on this side of town, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to come visit.
That being said, I definitely recommend stopping by sometime because this café has got a really wonderful, welcoming vibe, and their desserts on display are enough to make any sweet tooth want to take a peek twice at what they have for the day.
I would consider myself the sommelier of the bubble tea world, having grown up with the best of the best in Taiwan where it is an art with every last item customizable. The tapioca balls here are so-​so. Everytime I come here, they are on the tough side with a tough nucleus. Tea is okay as well, and in true American fashion, their smaller size makes me wonder where my drink went in about two minutes! ;)
Their options are limitless, however, for frozen drinks and the sort. Stop by sometime, whether for a cup of coffee and a slice of cake or a bubble tea with a book or a friend. I do think this place is worth forming your own opinion about.

Café Bella, everything about you screams perfection. The lattes, the boba, the hot tea, the deliciously appetizing pastries, and the abundant selection of food you all have.
When I was younger, I recall having bubble tea in Café Bella a few times. I actually had a very bad experience with one of the waitresses because of a miscommunication regarding my order. Because of that ordeal, it had been ages since Id stepped inside. Until one Friday my coworkers had the idea of stopping by after Thai food @ Panang. I was hesitant at first, but now realize what a superb plan it was!
I’ve tried the lattes here, bobacinos (a mix of a frap WITH boba — yum!!) the unlimited tea special, and tomato basil soup. The unlimited hot tea is an especially good idea if it’s a cold day & you plan to stay for a few hours to catch up on work/​study. All have been up to par with my standards.
I give this place a give ⁵⁄₅ because 1) great wait staff; every, single one has been very kind & friendly 2) it’s around the southside OKC area; we need more boba/​locally-​owned coffee shops around this area 3) all of the food/​drinks I’ve tried thus far have *not* disappointed me one bit and 4) the place is right next to Panang — has some of the greatest Thai food/​deals around this side of town.
Trust me when I say this place will have you coming back for more. I mean, c’mon, who could resist a bobacino?

I have been going here since they opened about 10 years ago, the owners (a husband and wife duo) are sooo sweet and so is their little girl. They have a chill relaxed place to come and hang out and have a cuppa tea, boba, or latte. I like how they have different drinks that you could not get anywhere else… such as a green tea milk freeze boba, white hot chocolate (you can have fancy toppings like chocolate chip cookie dough, and whipped cream), they also have coffee latte boba freezes. I frequent there just to have a refreshing soba (soda boba) My fav one is lemon raspberry! But the list goes on and on. peachy leechy, Taro, watermelon and so on. Try their Vietnamese sandwiches too, TO DIE FOR (I know it is just a sandwich on a french baguette… but OH MY!