Bella’s Café in New Haven, Connecticut has been a personal favorite for over two decades, and it remains one of the most consistently outstanding breakfast and brunch spots in the state. The menu is chic, creative, and thoughtfully executed, delivering dishes that are always amazing and exceptionally delicious.
Alongside a strong core menu—featuring classics such as omelets, pancakes, Eggs Benedict, and French toast—Bella’s also offers weekly specials that are absolutely worth exploring once you’ve sampled the regular offerings. These specials often push creative boundaries and showcase the chef’s talent and imagination. Simply put, the chef at Bella’s is superb.
Bella’s serves breakfast and brunch, and the experience is elevated by an extremely friendly and knowledgeable waitstaff who are happy to guide you through both the menu and the rotating specials. Beyond the food, their coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice are exceptional and complement the meal perfectly.
During this visit, we ordered:
- Chaurice Benedict
Grilled chorizo sausage, fresh arugula, sliced tomato, Bermuda onion, and smashed avocado over an English muffin, topped with perfectly poached eggs and a vibrant cilantro hollandaise. - Blackened Shrimp Brochette
Served over a bed of potatoes with scrambled eggs and finished with a bold pineapple habanero sauce.
Both dishes were mouthwatering, packed with flavor, and beautifully balanced.
Overall
Bella’s Café is, without question, our favorite breakfast spot in the entire state. From the creative menu and flawless execution to the welcoming service and outstanding beverages, it delivers every single time. Highly recommended and well worth a visit—again and again.
Rating: 9.5/10
