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Bel Café

Editorial Review

Showcasing a custom–built Kees van der Westen “Mirage” espresso machine and a uniquely West coast coffee and tea program, this charcoal-hued people-watching paradise offers sublime takes on classic cafe fare, like daily soups and gourmet sandwiches on a range of freshly-baked breads, including a luscious tuna salad that’s simply light years away from canned. Mouthwatering cakes and brightly colored macarons in playful flavors like black sesame/yuuzu, pistachio and passion fruit are also available by the box. No free wifi, but worth staying for genteel table service from staff shared (like everything here) with top-rated Hawksworth restaurant across the lobby.

Features

  • Bar/Lounge on Premises
  • Breakfast
  • Business Breakfast
  • Carry Out
  • Casual Date Spot
  • Date Spot
  • Desserts Exceptional
  • Espresso Bar
  • Euro
  • Good Service
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Historic Setting
  • Hotel Restaurants
  • Intimate
  • Local Favorite
  • Lunch
  • Lunch Spot
  • Metrosexual
  • Non-Smoking
  • Notable Chef
  • People Watching
  • Theater District Dining
  • Uptown Style

Attributes

  • Price:
    $$$
  • Reservations:
    Not Accepted
  • Alcohol:
    No Booze
  • Vibe:
    Bustling/Boisterous, Chill
  • Restaurant Type:
    Dessert, Soups/Salads/Sandwiches, Cafe, Tea, Sandwiches, Soups Salads

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