Bella’s Short Stack
208 S Main St, Algonquin, IL, 60102
Bella’s Short Stack Menu
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Diabetics at Taco Bell
The biggest concern for diabetics is to find healthy food with less sugar at restaurants. The hunt for the right food becomes even more challenging for diabetics when dining at a fast food restaurant. Well, Taco Bell changes that with Fresco style. Simply ask or order an item from the Taco Bell menu in Fresco Style.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Taco Bell:
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Fresco Steak Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 4g Fat (1.5g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 17g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 10g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco – Shredded Chicken
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco Beef
Nutrition Fact: 160 calories, 6g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 480mg sodium, 18g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Bean Burrito
Nutrition Fact: 380 calories, 11g Fat (4g Sat. Fat), 1060mg sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 9g Fiber, 14g Protein
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for Diabetics:
You must avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes at Taco Bell if you have diabetes. Almost every beverage offered at Taco Bell contains high sugar content.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
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High Blood Pressure at Taco Bell
People with high blood pressure must avoid food with high sodium levels. You can either ask the people at Taco Bell to add less salt in your food or choose the food items with less sodium content or customize your order using Taco Bell's own nutrition calculator.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Taco Bell:
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Grilled Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Nutrition Fact: 340 calories, 17g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 730mg sodium, 36g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 11g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Blood Pressure:
Taco Bell offers a wide range of Grande Scrambler Burritos, Crunch wraps, and Quesadillas which are high in sodium. It is important to limit the sodium intake at Taco Bell and avoid any meal with over 750-800mg sodium.
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High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Visit below restaurant in Algonquin for healthy meals suggestion.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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About Taco Bell
Taco Bell is a haven for Mexican delicacies such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and other specialty items. Owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. Taco Bell is one of the fastest growing American chains of fast food restaurants. The restaurant operates from 7,072 different locations which are mostly run by independent franchisees and licensees.
The background story of Taco Bell is interesting and inspiring for budding entrepreneurs. The fast-food brand is the brainchild of Glen Bell, who started his first food venture as a hot dog seller in San Bernardino, California. The year was 1948. After witnessing long queues outside a Mexican restaurant called Mitla Café across the street, Bell saw the opportunity and demand for hard-shelled Tacos. He reverse-engineered the recipe and later started selling Tacos and called the venture Taco-Tia.
Later, the name changed from Taco-Tia to El Taco. Eventually, Glen Bell sold the company to his partner and opened the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. By 1964, the restaurant also got its first franchise in Torrance. The 100th Taco Bell restaurant was opened by 1965. PepsiCo acquired Taco Bell from Glen Bell in 1978 and the restaurant brand is currently a subsidiary of Yum! Brands which looks after the restaurant business of PepsiCo.
Healthy Food Options at Taco Bell
You may believe that a healthy lifestyle doesn't go well at a fast food restaurant. Well, that's not the case with Taco Bell. Surprisingly Taco Bell offers a variety of healthy options, thanks to the in-house registered dietician who monitors the whole menu. The dietician ensures that each item on the menu is free from additives and preservatives, colors, and artificial flavors. The dietician also ensures that the food served at Taco Bell doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low sodium levels, and reduced use of partially hydrogenated oil.
More than 75% of food items served at Taco Bell falls under 500 calories. Taco Bell also features the Fresco Style option which helps the customers to maintain healthy diet plan without missing out on taste. In Fresco style option, Taco Bell switches pico de gallo with cheese, sour cream, guac, and mayo-based sauce. Taco Bell takes care of almost every health preference of its customers.
Tips for Dining at Taco Bell
Diabetics can also try other Fresco styled Taco items such as Fresco Crunchy Taco, Fresco Grilled Steak, and Fresco Soft Taco Beef. These are other healthy alternatives of Tacos for diabetics which contains an adequate amount of starch and minimum or no fat content. Switch the regular sauce or cheese with pico de gallo and you can easily reduce the sodium intake and fat content for your body. It will help maintain blood pressure levels and control high cholesterol.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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Address :
208 S Main St
Algonquin, IL, 60102 - Phone (847) 854-1400
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Tyler B.
Arrived with very little idea of what the restaurant would be like. It's a 'seat yourself ' without the sign arrangement. Being a Monday morning, there was only one server, Luke, who did a particularly well job making it to 6 tables constantly. I had toast and sausage and I have no complaints. Good price, good atmosphere, overall good experience.
(5)Pedram S.
Great breakfast, prompt service, not too crowded on a Saturday which I liked. I recommend it to anyone in the neighborhood.
(4)Todd L.
Love Bella's! Always friendly staff and great pancakes. My favorite is Luke's Special breakfast sandwich.
(4)E S.
Delicious pancakes and bacon. Very friendly atmosphere and a very cozy feel. I love coming here. The staff is very helpful to one another. Its a very happy place!
(4)Anne F.
We stopped in on a Monday morning for a leisure breakfast. Two stars because the decor is cute. My order was not good at all. The breakfast potatoes were extremely greasy and did not have any flavor. I had the breakfast burrito. Again, no flavor except for the sprinkle of RAW jalepeno slices/chuncks mixed in. I love spicy food, but raw jalepeno is not good. I don't consider myself too picky with breakfast food - but I would have to say that IHOP would probably have been better. Coffee was pretty good and my husband thought his omlette was ok
(2)Elizabeth G.
What a great spot! My husband and I had a short 4 day visit in Algonquin and we ate here twice! Breakfast and Lunch were both delicious. We plan on visiting again and this place is on our "must go again" list! What a great spot! My husband and I had a short 4 day visit in Algonquin and we ate here twice! Breakfast and Lunch were both delicious. We plan on visiting again and this place is on our "must go again" list!
(5)Malorie F.
I knew we were on to something good when my dad, a man of few words, declared, loudly and suddenly that these were the best pancakes he's ever had, startling the table next to us and pleasing our waitress. He went on to describe them (a la Anne Hathaway) as creamy and malty and delicious. Seriously, I thought the man was going to cry. While my egg beater omelette wasn't quite the same religious experience, it was still nothing short of delicious. Any place with that much pepper jack, chorizo, and avocado on their menu is a favorite of mine. I might just rearrange my upcoming weekend so I can go back.
(5)Dorothy P.
This is my husband's favorite breakfast place, hands down, so we are a fan. I usually get a plain ol' cheese omelet, which is hard to screw up, so I have no complaints. I love the diner feel & I also love that it's a local, non franchised, non sellout mom and pop place.
(4)Rob W.
Fantastic breakfast spot. Food was great and the hostess was outstanding! Highly recommend!
(5)jan l.
Delightful! The service was great, food was delicious and prices good. We hadn't been there for about 7 years, which was previous owners. We will be back frequently.
(5)Scott P.
To make this review short and sweet I would quite simply like to say that Bella is short stack is one of the many hidden gems in the Algonquin Illinois area. Their food is almost always very good and very reasonably priced. It's a great place to go for a Saturday or Sunday morning brunch with your family. The only thing to be weary of is that space is at a premium and the place can fill up rather quickly.
(4)Nicholas P.
This place is a gem out. It seems like a small family dinner. Nice decor. The service was done right and the food was amazing. I had the Gypsy skillet and it was perfect. The veggies are fresh and everything was cooked perfectly. My family ordered the pizza burger and it's a must try. The biscuits & gravy are a must try. If your in this area or near by it is definitely worth the trip. This is my new favorite dinner.
(5)Jesus H.
Decent little restaurant for breakfast. I am out for breakfast 2-3 times a week and was looking for a new spot. The food was good but I found the portions too small. Cons- We ordered an omelet and a skillet, both were good but smaller portions than most local breakfast restaurants We visit. Pros- Good food, Nice diner atmosphere with what appears to be family operated staff (very friendly).
(3)Sarah K.
Friendly staff and cute decor, the usual basic grease filled breakfast you could pickup elsewhere. Their decoration and collection of toasters was pretty neat.
(3)Kelly C.
Looking for a cute traditional diner, this was a great spot for breakfast on our way from the airport back up to Wisconsin. Service was friendly and very prompt, water and coffee always full and helpful with whatever you need. Menu had lots of good choices ranging from eggs Benedict and skillets to crepes and frittatas.
(4)Bill B.
Great place! Was there for the first time today. I had the Southwest skillet and it was good. Small place in downtown Algonquin and was busy but not so busy you had to wait. Clean, fresh food and good service. Would definitely go back. Prices were fair
(4)Dan L.
My son and I have breakfast before school once a week. We've done this for years. Decided to slide on over to Bella's. No Turning back. Italian Benedict...unique and excellent. Denver Omelet...filling and perfected. We'll be back for sure. See you on Tuesdays.
(4)Chris F.
Best breakfast place around !!!!!!! I usually get the belt buster, and it's awesome. The people there are very friendly.
(5)Kristina S.
A cute little place in downtown Algonquin. The place is small and only holds made 30 people at the most, so get there early. The stuffed french toast I had was ok, but a little bland. Also the portions were fairly small. Staff kept on top of refills of our drinks though.
(3)Christa F.
Imagine driving a couple hours due to the craptastic snow to get to a hotel for New Years Eve. Then the taxi service that you reserved to get to your friend's place fell through, so you bribe the hotel to have their shuttle service to take you just a couple miles outside their 5 mile radius. You have to listen to the guy complain the entire way, but you finally arrive to your smiling friends to ring in the New Year! At 4 AM your taxi service fails again! Luckily, you have fantabulous friends who are sober and drop you at your hotel on their way home! You have a late check out of 2PM... You make it out of there by 1:30 and you're exhausted! There is nothing open on New Years Day except fast food places, but you don't pass any on your way! Then you randomly see this diner! It's 15 minutes until they close at 2PM and they're totally fine with you coming in and messing up their totally clean floors and grill for breakfast to feed your New Year's empty belly! Yea, that was how we met Bella! Needless to say, we were already happy to get in outta the snow! Our server was so sweet and she sang as she worked! We were the only ones in the place, so we were in and out in about 30 minutes! Fine with us cuz we were starving! The boy had the Hungry Man's (or some other similarly named meal). He had a couple of eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast. He's a growing boy and there wasn't one thing on his plate that he didn't love! I think his favorite was the hash browns! I ordered the country fried steak special. It came with a couple of eggs, hash browns, and biscuits. What a special! The breading on the steak was light and well seasoned. It's not often you get that perfect steak with a good breading! I loved it! I would say it's the best I've ever had! And I judge places on their gravy... This gravy was tops! The hash browns were the perfect blend of some crispy and soft potatoes. Everything was so good I wanted to devour it all! Instead I took some home for another great meal!
(5)Norah E.
We LOVE this place. Cute little downtown and fun old toaster decorations. The staff really makes the place---especially Sal who clears the dishes and ensures your coffee is always topped off. A real family place. I went for the Señorita omellet with hash browns extra crispy. Be sure to ask for the homemade pico!
(4)Mrs. G.
We walked OUT of the restaurant across the street due to their menu choices and "greasy" feeling and right into a little slice of heaven on a Sunday morning! Great service, great coffee and GREAT biscuits and gravy! Who doesn't have biscuits and gravy in a breakfast spot? The place across the street. To our delight, we found a new weekend breakfast restaurant - family-friendly, clean and delicious.
(5)Garry K.
I liked the ambience of this restuarant from the outside seems like a little storefront dive in downtown Algonquin but upon walking in it is open and airy with even a old time diner breakfast bar. Pretty charming. The service was also very good and the food was excellent. I had the biscuits and gravy they were very good and the portion was really generous. The skillet my wife had was also good. I have only 2 critisms, first there could've been a little more and bigger pieces of sausage in the gravy and the other would be the bacon my brother-in-law got was over done. But I'll be back.
(4)Steven H.
It's okay- I prefer the restaurant across the street though.
(3)Taylor M.
Nom Nom Nom!!! This place was delicious! My boyfriend and I woke up and we were feeling lazy and decided to go to Bella's Short Stack for a late Sunday Breakfast (it was a lazy Sunday...we had to sleep in first!). There was a bit of a wait when we arrived, but since it was just us two they were able to sneak us into seats that just opened at the bar (do you even call it that in a breakfast place?!). It was a nice change of pace. This place had super friendly and attentive service. It was also super clean. I loved the retro decor with the vintage toasters. I ordered one of the daily specials... a bacon and avocado omelet... and here is the awesome part since it is Autumn you could get pumpkin pancakes instead of regular ones. These was amazing. I am salivating thinking about how delicious they were! There was way too much food to eat, but I ate until my belly could not fit one more bite. I think we found our new favorite breakfast place!
(5)Tim M.
Decided to stop in here when driving by one morning. The food was really good. Had the Denver omelette with sausage added. The homemade hash browns were really good. The coffee actually tasted good as well. Most of the breakfast places serve some crappy coffee but no complaints about these guys. Overall had a great experience and great tasting food!!
(5)Gus I.
If u like eating in a elevator size place you'll love this truck stop.... Food barely fair if that... waited for the server to come and refill my coffee This place not to comfortable if u have a family of 5 or a party of more then 3!! Prices are a bit high for the style and service they provide.... Never have I sat myself in a restaurant until this place I guess there cutting back on payroll maybe??? I agree w others go further down the street There's a great little mom pop joint where they know how to treat people ESPECIALLY A GROUP OF 3 or more!!
(1)K M.
I had the Belt Buster for a late lunch when my bicycle tire ran flat on a big bike ride. The food was good, the staff were wonderful! They welcomed me in when I arrived, and said bye as I left. They even filled up my waterbottle, top notch service :). Very well priced, as well, I'm used to the Chicago rate. I would happily recommend this shop.
(5)Colleen S.
Great place for breakfast! Can get packed quite quickly on Sundays and waiting area is quite small. Other than that, food is served quickly, portions are a great size and service is great!
(4)Steve R.
Nice place. Atmosphere is calm and relaxing, service was great, servers greet you when you arrive and when you leave and thank you for coming in. I had the Belt Buster and it was flawless, and filling. we arrived at 9am on a Sunday, we were seated right away, however there was waiting by 9:30 so get there early. I am a local and will absolutely be back.
(4)Jared W.
We had a pretty nice experience overall, but just a few things keeping this from being 4 stars, although it's pretty close. First, like others have said, it's much larger inside than it would appear from the street. I love the bar area that they have, and was impressed by the number of seats there. I got the breakfast burrito, which was disappointingly bland. The hashbrowns were good, but my burrito didn't have a ton of flavor. I was hoping the home made salsa would help, but I found that kind of disappointing too. It wasn't really salsa as much as it was diced salsa ingredients without any moisture. And I didn't care for the salsa OR sour cream option, when the menu says "and." Definitely worth another visit, but probably to try something else on the menu. Judging by others' reviews, I should have ordered a skillet. Next time...
(3)Carolyn B.
Tiny little breakfast/brunch place that is always delicious! The service can be a little sketchy when it's really busy, abd thats why i only gave them 4 stard, but the quality of the food makes up for it! There is bacon and avacado on almost everything, so you can't really go wrong! The Lukes Special (chorizo, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon and avacado on a croissant) is an absolute must try and the BLTA with their redic seasoned french fries is amazing. Skip the chain breakfast places and eat here instead. You will not be disappointed!
(4)Lars G.
I love this place. The food is excellent. The staff are friendly and polite. The decor is bright and inviting. This place is CLEAN. Read on for more details. Staff: When we arrived we were greeted with a smile and asked which of the available tables we would like. This is something that very rarely happens, as most restaurants have some sort of "round robin" approach to seating. Very nice touch. Decor/Cleanliness: The room is bright, well decorated, and very clean. Even the floors were clean, amazingly so. Food: There are many options on the menu, but I must admit my favorite is the stuffed French toast. This delight is filled with mascarpone cheese, which, when paired with the sweetness of the syrup and the excellent texture of the bread, provides a flavor palette that is varied, yet just somehow fits. The bacon was perfectly done and not greasy, the pancakes are just dense enough to have a good bite, and the eggs were cooked to the desired level. To top it off, the coffee is just plain gooooood. If you are in the Algonquin area, this is THE breakfast stop you must make.
(5)Cliff M.
Great breakfast and lunch diner. We discovered this place about 2 years ago and can't stay away for more than a couple of days before we have to eat there again! Fantastic, fresh food (my favorite is the Fiesta skillet) and great service. Always spotless.
(5)Stefani E.
This was my first time here and it was a good experience overall. We had breakfast here on a Sunday morning around 10am and the only seats available at the time was at the bar area, which was fine. They were your typical stools arranged around a wrap-around counter, a cute diner feel :) My boyfriend and I both had the pancake breakfast with a side of bacon, which was delicious and more than enough food for breakfast. They were really busy at the time and it took a few minutes before a server could get to us initially, but a non-issue really. We will definitely be back!
(4)Lea L.
Tried this place with a girlfriend this morning. We have regular breakfast dates and are always looking for something new/special. We picked Bella's based off of reviews here on yelp and it truly lived up to the good reviews. The restaurant is much roomier than it looks from outside, but still has a cozy, old-fashioned feel with diner-style counter seating as well as regular tables. We had two of the day's specials - a meat lover's omelet and a Bacon PepperJack omelet. Both meals came with the option of breakfast potatoes or fries AND toast or pancakes. Wow. We opted instead for a cup of fruit on the side. The eggs were perfectly cooked and the sliced avocado on top of my omelet was the freshest and prettiest I've ever seen! Bacon was cooked perfectly and the fruit (melons, strawberries and pineapple) were fresh and sweet. As someone else mentioned, the coffee is fantastic. It was smooth, mellow and definitely didn't have those "sitting in the pot for an hour" overtones that you often get from other restaurants. The waitress was friendly and efficient and the overall vibe of Bella's was clean, charming and inviting. Definitely making this place a regular stop!
(5)Thomas C.
From the street, this place looks tiny. When you step inside it fools you how big it really is! Tried out a Fiesta Skillet today with Cilantro, Avocado, Tomato, Onion, Chorizo, Jalapenos and Chihuahua cheese over home fries and 2 Large eggs. All I can say is delicious, amazing, tasty... and yes !!! I will be back again!
(4)Chris W.
A nice clean place with good breakfast food. Similar to burnt toast but better prices. We prefer it.
(4)John G.
I've never eaten breakfast in a train car before, but I imagine it wouldn't be too different than this place nor would it differ much from any other restaurant in the old town strip. I guess "cozy" would be a good word to describe the ambiance if you don't mind having to crab walk between all the tables to get to your seat. Upon being seated, I could almost hear myself decide on what to order but it was a struggle to do so over everyone else's conversations three feet away. Now, I get it. More tables mean more business, thus making more money, but when your staff constantly bumps into themselves (and my wife's elbow) it's time to reevaluate the feng shui. As for the food, it was almost decent enough to prevent me from writing this review...almost. The omelette wasn't bad. The pancakes were, well, pancakes and the small handful of hash browns they threw in rounded out the meal. If this place were a 24 hr diner, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised, but it's a breakfast/brunch restaurant that reminds me of the place Roseanne Barr worked at on her show in the early 90's. The price was the only thing that made me smile. Two meals and hot coffee flavored water for $20 ain't bad. I'm sure the owners of this place are great people and I don't mean to bad mouth their establishment, but this place can improve and does actually have a lot of potential. I hope they realize it and act before it's too late.
(2)George S.
Went to Bellas for breakfast a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised. My only complaints are that the chairs are uncomfortable and the acoustics make it pretty loud. Still worth it as everything else was excellent. The waitress was nice and fun and everything at our table was cooked to perfection. Large coffee mugs too. Nice!
(4)Carrie c.
I love Bella's! It is a cute and cozy little place with friendly staff. I wish we would have started coming here long ago...sometimes we forget about all that downtown Algonquin has to offer. My husband likes the denver omelette, but also mentioned that it could use some more cheese. I had the biscuits and gravy with eggs twice. Once with fresh fruit and the second time we went in, I ordered breakfast potatoes. This became too much food for me...but it was ooohhhhh so good! The breakfast potatoes are awesome! The fruit is also awesome! Everything actually tastes good and you get a lot of it. With other breakfast restaurants, you end up with bananas and grapes in the winter...but Bella's offered cantaloupe, musk melon, pineapple, grapes, and there might have been something else in there too, can't remember. I highly recommend Bella's...it's great to support small businesses especially when food, service, and atmosphere is so great!
(4)Jennifer D.
Bella's is very cute and the food is tasty, however I didn't see what the big deal was. I felt like the meal was on the expensive side. The coffee was luke warm. But the real cause of the low review is that the bathroom was gross. I was there at 9 am so it couldn't have just been from the day. It smelled and the trash was over flowing. I could barely stand to let my son use it. It could have been a fluke, it was my first time there. But just a warning.
(2)Zach L.
I would like to start by saying you will not be displeased with anything you order. The food is always been fresh and tasty. I would have to say I eat there almost once a week, so I have experienced the food numerous times. The only real reason I don't give them 5 stars, is the fact that they do almost no substitutions. If you want anything other than toast, pancakes, hash browns, or potatoes there is a up charge. There is also a up charge for egg whites. They will give you tomatoes instead of toast or pancakes, but no substitution for hash browns or potatoes. Basically if you are on a low carbohydrate diet, expect to pay for it there. In the end though excellent service and food. I will go back!
(4)Dave B.
I love Bella's. the food is awesome and it kind of reminds me of an old style dinner that I visited when I was a kid. The staff is the best, always smiling and very attentive. I haven't had everything on the menu but everything I have eaten has been top notch.
(5)Domingo K.
Perfect end to a great new years celebration. Cozy and cute with an impressive menu for such a small restaurant. I had the Breakfast Burrito. Perfect for a vegetarian but they give you the option of adding Chorizo for a small additional fee. Served with a side of hash browns and sour cream and salsa on the side mmm good My girlfriend had the veggie omelet and said it was good too Portions weren't huge but were sufficient
(4)Dan T.
Nice local spot to either belly up to the diner and have some coffee and biscuits and gravy or do as I did, head there on a lazy Sunday morning with the kids and have a great, hearty meal. Kids loved the selection and the pancakes while I liked every bit I had of the pancakes.
(4)Daisy W.
the first time my husband and i went, breakfast was delicious, service was friendly, and we had an overall excellent experience. we've been back twice since, and both times were mediocre. it's a cute spot with good people, but food-wise we'd rather head over to bentley's or richard walker's.
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