Belle Vie Cafe
20 Church St, Branford, CT
Crema's Take
“Owner Alex's genuine care for ingredient quality shines through in their crepes, particularly the sweet varieties, making this an ideal spot if you're willing to embrace an uneven menu in exchange for real craftsmanship and charm. The converted historic building with multiple seating levels and dog-friendly outdoor patio transforms it into one of those places locals linger for hours, perfect for a leisurely breakfast or meeting a friend rather than grabbing coffee in a rush.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I want to start by saying I too own a business and I have very high standards going to other places. I’m also Italian so food is my love language. Alex- the owner truly cares about what ingredients she puts into her food. Her pricing is standard to the pricing of good and…
The food is good but not great. The sweet crepes were really good. The savory items were just okay. We got the steak and chimmichuri panini, Nutella and strawberry crepe, Nutella and banana crepe and butternut squash crepe. The crepes are big and for the sweet crepes they have…
We were in Guilford for a few days visiting old friends. We spent a lot of time walking around the town green and visiting all the shops and eating places. One day we visited this place built inside an old Quonset hut next to the community center and very close to the green We…
Came here for lunch to take advantage of the outdoor seating since we have our dog with us. The building is right next to the Gilford Recreation Center. There are seating inside, upstairs and at the outdoor patio. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. They came over…
9.14.24 my 1st time here and to be honest I was only going to use their bathroom, which by the way was so cool that I took a photo of it. But then I realized this place is just amazing inside and when you walk in, the smells make you think you're in some European Cafe. The food,…
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