Bell Cafe
8319 Bell Creek Rd #B, Mechanicsville VA 23116
$$
American
Recommended
New
Editor's Pick
Private Room
In December of 2010 owners, Danny & Tiffany Ingram had just $100 to their names & high hopes for creating a delicious vibrant American restaurant in Mechanicsville. Day after day - & dollar after dollar the two were able to grow Bell Cafe into a 100% from scratch restaurant that has become a household name in the Hanover community. The two realize they would not be here without their customers & celebrate daily by offering top-notch service with artfully and tastefully crafted food!
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Please note - Tables will be forfeited if you are in excess of 15 minutes late. Please Give Us a Call If You Are Running Behind (804)746-4647. Sorry in advance for any inconvenience.
Business Info
- Address: 8319 Bell Creek Rd #B, Mechanicsville VA 23116
- Cross Street: Pole Green Rd
- Cuisine: American | California | French | Greek | Italian | Steak | Sunday Brunch | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Upscale Casual
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Public Lot | Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Cash | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: 0.00 | what even is this?
- Website: http://www.bellcafe.net
- Phone: (804) 746-4647
- Features: Full Bar, Sunday Brunch, Catering Services, Live Entertainment, Organic Ingredients, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Valet Parking, Happy Hours, Personal Wines Allowed, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Cooking Classes, Free Wi-Fi,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Brunch - Indoor Dining 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Tuesday
- Brunch - Indoor Dining 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Wednesday
- Brunch - Indoor Dining 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Thursday
- Brunch - Indoor Dining 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Friday
- Brunch - Indoor Dining 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Saturday
- Brunch - Indoor Dining 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Sunday
- Brunch - Indoor Dining 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.62 out of 5 stars based on 249 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 01, 2022
Rick D.
Great food choices.
Tasty food.
Best service...
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 12, 2022
Linda M.
The friendly, professional staff along with the delicious and quickly served food made for a most enjoyable brunch. You can converse with your party without yelling to be heard. Highly recommended! Thank you..
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 23, 2022
Thomas V.
Great food great setting
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 12, 2022
Jill J.
The food was absolutely fantastic…. The service as well…
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 12, 2022
Renea B.
Great brunch
and service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2021
Frances G.
Everything was wonderful except it was a little bit too warm inside.
Otherwise, the food was delicious, the service was excellent also.
Can't wait to go again!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 11, 2021
Jon S.
Love Bell Cafe, huge menu, fun, comfy atmosphere, terrific staff. Seriously, the menu is excellent.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 22, 2021
Jazmyn J.
GREAT first time.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Apr 22, 2021
Karen D.
Excellent service. Good variety of food (love the chicken salad plate). Nice outdoor seating during good weather.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 15, 2021
Richard A.
Love Bell Cafe. Wide selection. Nice folks. Great food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 17, 2021
Patricia W.
Definitely a 5-star experience! Server was friendly and helpful to our questions. The food was absolutely delicious; the crab cake had little filler, so it was moist and "crab-tasty", as it should be! The side of crispy brussels sprouts were awesome; I'll never want fries again!! I am already telling others about Bell Cafe, and I will be returning myself to try their other delectable-sounding menu choices.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 19, 2020
McKayla B.
We came to Bell Cafe for a girls' brunch and had a great experience. Our server was very nice and helpful. The food was great and the wait time to get our food was short. I got the salmon eggs Benedict and the portion was huge, especially for the price.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 15, 2020
Pamela H.
We always have a nice experience at Bell Cafe. I like that you can reserve a patio table. The food is good and service great!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2020
Stephanie S.
Loved being able to make a reservation
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jan 11, 2022
Heather H.
The drink on the menu I wanted was no longer available. Other than that, it was good experience.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
May 13, 2021
Kathy W.
All was great-Thank-you,, roasted red pepper soup is awesome!!!!!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 06, 2020
SUSAN M.
Great food. Excellent service. It won't disappoint!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 04, 2020
Ann J.
Did not like having to look at menu on phone.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Feb 07, 2023
Janene C.
When I arrived they did not have my reservation. The staff looked very confused, but then we were escorted next door to their overflow space. It took several requests to have them turn the music down, but in the end we have a lovely brunch.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 23, 2022
Kathy I.
Liked the food, service, owner.
Music was good.
Hope I can attend again soon.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 7/10
Jun 21, 2022
Cogi B.
Holes in the ceiling over where I sat. I didn't have a fancy chandelier. Got there at 2p and waffle were sold out. Server said they only offer two knows of flights, so we ordered them. To our surprise after receiving our flights, we saw 2 different flights go out. So that was a bummer. Lots of folks got turned away because no reservations were made but seat were available. I think that's enough. I have a reservation on June 27 ...stay tune
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 21, 2022
Felix S.
Server could have come over to check on us and give refills.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Nov 25, 2021
Lisa H.
I’m a big fan of Bell Cafe but this time was disappointing. We were the only ones there and the service was slow, waitress was not attentive and took awhile to get our food.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 26, 2021
stacie k.
I got the veggie omelet with crispy brussel sprouts as my side. It was the best omelet I have ever had! The brussel sprouts were also excellent. I had never been disappointed any time I've gone there. Love supporting local businesses, especially restaurants, during this trying time. Thanks!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Nov 12, 2020
John D.
Food was excellent! When I arrived for lunch they had no record of the online reservation I had made. Fortunately, they were not too crowded and they were able to seat my party of five.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 8/10
Feb 28, 2022
Mimi L.
First time. Food and service were good. Cleanliness was lacking, particularly around my booth, on the floors and in the bathroom.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 4/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 3/10
- Value: 5/10
Apr 07, 2021
Diane S.
I ordered the Cobb Salad. The chicken was hard...was opposed to be crispy. Some pieces I couldn’t even cut with a knife. Way more greens than necessary and fewer of the other salad items. Not much you can do for folks sitting outside who have to listen to loud trucks and cars going by, but inside is probably fine. Overall, not a great experience.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Feb 11, 2021
Kiki F.
Good service and likes the social distance tables
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 19, 2020
Holly B.
I hate covid-19 but I would have liked real plates