Bella Flan Bakery and Cafe

Review №1

Rating: 5

This place is a gem. I lived in south Florida for a long time and I am so happy we found this place. The food was great, the étouffée stuffed potato balls are out of this world, the Cuban sandwich was about as close as you re going to get outside of Miami. Most of all the service was very nice and very engaging. For the people hating on the price, look around, everything is expensive, you can solve that in the voting booth.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Friendly staff! We will be back and the crawfish and meat potato ball are our new favorite!

Date: 6 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Great Cuban sandwiches. Fantastic home made chips!

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

I sampled a lot of their food and pastries!!! So delicious!!! Better than Porto s in California!!! . The owner is so kind and talented!!! I loved everything!!!

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Omg!!! The Cuban flan and the crispy crawfish balls are incredible. Siv who works there is the sweetest lady who takes very good care of you! Its the perfect lil bakery I have been searching for! You will love everything here! Soooooo tasty!!!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Stopped by to pick up a late lunch - the employee that took my order was incredibly kind and the food was delicious! I ordered the Bella Frita burger - although the patty was very much on the thin side (which makes sense for a smash burger), it was packed with flavor! Overall, it was great. Lowkey wish there was an option for double patty haha. I also ordered the Strawberry & Queso pastelito and would 100% recommend. There was strawberry and cheese filling in every bite and perfectly flaky. Would for sure go back again.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

I recently moved here from Miami and was missing my Cuban food. I got the croquetas and a Cuban coffee and both were a great taste of home. Siv was so sweet and welcoming. Will definitely be back!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Truly glad I discovered this unique place! Everything (empanadas, stuffed potato balls, chocoflan, rice pudding, Cuban coffee) was delicious, hearty, and enjoyable. Excellent service too!

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing lattes and pastries!

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Excellent food, value, service, quality and consistent. Rare find. My favs: veggie Cubano, cafe con leche, and poblano cheese empanadas. Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Our favorite local spot! Were there for breakfast every weekend. Wheelchair accessibility: There is wheelchair availability. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

We love the Cuban sandwiches, traditional and veggie, with the plantain chips. Its a lot of food. Try to save room for the wonderful desserts. Too many tasty items to mention.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Went this weekend based on a recommendation from a coworker. Did not disappoint at all. Extremely friendly staff. Cuban sandwich, crawfish potato ball and flan was all amazing. Will go back.

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

Thought it was just OK. The garlic sauce was very salty.

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Please support them there have some really tasty items and they are so sweet. I enjoyed the beef patties, strawberry and cheese pastry and the coffee.

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Great service!

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 3

Very expensive empanadas for the size. $3 and they are smaller than the palm of your hand. Also the drinks are very expensive. $3 for cans of imported sodas. I just can t justify it. For the same cans of soda I pay $1.50 elsewhere. The Cuban sandwich was pretty good. It was $12 and comes with plantain chips. The ham croquettes were $2 for one single croquette. Again, expensive. they were tasty but the price drives me away.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

They have the best flan.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

I found my go-to place for Cuban in Dallas! The Cuban wrap was exceptionally good and the potato balls were incredible. The fried plantains were very tasty as well. I especially enjoyed their cheese pastries. Prices are reasonably priced and the staff were very friendly. Cant wait to go back!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Quite busy on a Sunday morning- delicious flan and arroz con leche. Plenty of empanada options, pastelitos and even sandwiches. Nice to find a lovely Cuban spot in Dallas!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

I love this place, I emigrated from Cuba two years ago and it is like feeling at home, the food is very good and the service is excellent. Many times even if I dont have time I go through my Cuban cut

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Cubano sandwich is bomb!! So clean and great service. I need to come here more often.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Finally I have found authentic Cuban food in the DFW ! As you know many restaurants claim to be Cuban or have Cuban fare but often imitated and never duplicated ! I had the best guava and cheese pastry to start with a cafe con leche then I had a Cuban sandwich and it was delicious! I tasted the mojo roast park and it was even made on AUTHENTIC Cuban bread not French also served with fresh mariquitas or plantain chips ! I travel from Frisco to Richardson to get Bella Flan I am so happy to find a real Cuban bakery in Dallas !!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Been here a couple of times already and am happy to say I will be back many more times in the future. First, the cashier/server/front desk woman is extremely friendly. Ordering is easy straightforward, as you would expect. The Cubano is fantastic. Ive had many Cubanos across the country trying to find one that is right for me, and I can say that this is by far my favorite readily accessible one. The bread comes out warm and crispy. The meats inside are hot and juicy, with a perfect balance of flavor between the mustard and pickles. Love it. Their baked goods are great too. I havent been able to try all of them, just a couple, but so far, Ive been impressed. They are perfectly crispy, and the fillings are tasty. Id be happy to have them again. The Cuban flan was fantastic as well--very smooth and tasty! EDIT: Forgot to mention the plantain chips. Never had them before coming here and I have to say, they are SO GOOD and SO addicting. Cant stop eating them! I look forward to trying more that this restaurant has to offer (though that might be difficult, as I love the Cubano so much). Thank you for the great service and tasty food! See you soon!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

This place is ridiculously good. The food is incredible. Just fantastic and well priced.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Bella Flan hit it home run for my hubby and me - hubby loves their Cubano sandwich, espresso, and flan for dessert. The Cubano comes with fried plaintain chips which are very tasty. I always get the black bean (veggie) sandwich with plantain - I love the potato straws on the sandwich! The food is filling and the service is so friendly and welcoming. This is a favorite place to visit after church on Sunday.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 3

Was excited to try this place out. Prices are affordable and reasonable. Menu was presented outside and is on a LED inside. Wish that there was more of a selection for the pre-made items. Ordered the typical Cuban sandwich and liked that its evenly stacked. The sauce was good. Plantain chips were cooked well. There are only a few choices foe the dessert and I think about 4 different flan flavors. Decides to go with the choco/rum flan- it was good! Had a great flavor amd wasnt overly soggy ---until about half way through. The croquette had a really nice flavor but wished that it was a little crispier on the outside. Parking is shared with other businesses but does not take away from the location. The location is on the corner of the plaza.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Great Cuban sandwich and pastelitos!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Great cuban pasteris and sandwich highly recommended this Cafe.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Such a beautiful cafe with delicious treats! The arroz con leche is not overly sweet, just perfect! With cinnamon on top and a couple of raisins, it was a great blend. We had the Cuban wrap which was a spinach tortilla with the best pickles I have ever tasted along with some tasty pork, ham, and melted cheese! Next time I would like to try it the original way. The wrap still tasted great! The tortilla was crispy and the meat was not salty at all. Had it with some sweet plantains that hit the spot. Can t wait to stop in again next time to try their Cafe Affogato! Btw, the service was very friendly and welcoming.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Love the service and atmosphere here. I came about 2 months and for the first time since, from out of town, and had to come back. To my surprise they remember me and my wife and continued the excellent service.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

LOOOOOOOVE the Cuban sandwich and empanadas here. Amazing food, extremely friendly staff. This place is one of a kind in the DFW area and my only wish is they d stay open later on weekends so I could conveniently get it more often

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

My husband and I *love* flan, and finding a great one can be a challenge. Bella Flan makes absolutely incredible flan. Highly recommend. Their coffee is really delicious as well. I didnt get to try their sandwiches this time around, but I think Im going to have to come back sometime and give their cubano a shot.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Bella Flan is fantastic. The food is amazing, the flan is amazing, the coffee? Yeah, amazing. The Cafe Bustelo is Cuban rocket fuel that will keep you firing on all cylinders for the rest of the day, because youll want to slip into a heavenly food coma after eating a Cubano and a whole flan.The owner is one of the nicest people Ive ever met as well. Hurry up and give them your money. Parking: Just a normal strip mall. Kid-friendliness: No reason kids arent welcome. Wheelchair accessibility: It exists.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Delicious food, friendly service. Will definitely be back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

The papas Rellenas are delicious and crunchy, fresh... cortaditos super good... croquettes are outstanding... one of the best cafe bakery....Good Job...

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

This place is a 50/10, the food is amazing and everything is VERY clean. It s always a pleasure to visit here

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

The food was great. Excellent flavor. Everything unique and delicious. The owner was friendly and helpful. The staff was friendly as well. You see the quality in customer service as the guests knew the owner by name and made sure to say good bye. The atmosphere is very clean. Bright and welcoming. The outdoor patio are is the same and the outdoor area is pet friendly. The cafe was.wonderful!! No venti needed. Cant wait to return!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

We had a little bit of everything. It was tasty and delicious. We will be back to try the empanadas.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Only 4.9/5 stars? Pretty under-rated

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Great service and place....

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Cuban flan delicious, guava pastelito delicious and the cuban sandwich was ok (i think latin pigs cuban sandwich is better, just needs mojito). Service was great, and place was clean. Definitely will be back and recommend!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Especially loved the service and food! Vegetarian options: Potatoes balls. Vegetarian sandwich. Food : 5/5 |

Date: 4 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

I brought my husband and 3 young children with me here and drove from Arlington to try their Strawberry Lychee Flan special! It was phenomenal. Ill be honest, I wasnt expecting the service to be SO warm, inviting, and welcoming. I think it had everything to do with the owner, Siv, sitting in the front. She engaged in conversation with me and even interacted with my babies. She made us feel SO welcome... I ended up ordering way more. In addition to the strawberry lychee dessert we originally came for, we also got to try their Thai tea flan, Guava Pastelitos, Pandan Creme Brulee, and their delicious Cuban iced coffees. The quality of the desserts were fantastic. Velvety, rich, and the pastries were flaky and filled with delicious guava jam. I just loved the atmosphere here so much. Its so family friendly. The food and service make this a perfect destination for caffeine and desserts. Start your day here or end your day here... You cant go wrong! Kid-friendliness: Theres a large table right by the entrance that has a high chair there. The trashcan is close by, and plenty of space for the kids to sit. Theres also an outdoor patio with seating that looks perfect for the summer nights coming up. Staff is so welcoming!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Visited today for the first time and all family members loved it, including our toddler :) will be coming back for more

Date: 4 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Im cuban and live in SC, came to visit my family and they were able to take me to this cuban bakery! Reminds me of the good ol days! Thank you! Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

We ordered the Cubano sandwich, beef empanada, crawfish potato ball, Cuban potato ball, ham croquette, Cuban flan, butter pecan ice cream, and mint chocolate chip ice cream. Everything was delicious!!! We ll definitely return to try more great food!!! Kid-friendliness: Plenty of goodies offered for kids. Croquettes, pastelitos, I Ice cream, cakes, and churros.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

I came in late one day only a few minutes before they closed and i was able to place an order for a cake, a chocoflan with chocolate strawberries and other fruits! I picked it up a few days later and oh my goodness the chocolate cake is very delicious and moist, has a very good chocolate taste. The star of the cake us the flan, and it is one of the best tasting flans i have had. Very soft and creamy, my cake was a little on the sweet side, but nothing that the fruit toppings and a cup of coffee wouldn t be able to balance out i will be making my way back to try some of the savory dishes they have to offer!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

I love it. Its a clean place, the food is delicious. Wonderful attention. I recommend it 100%

Date: 5 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Bella Flan is the awesome! The owner has a big heart!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

Cute and unique menu. They have a huge variety of flan cakes. I got a beef empanada and crawfish potato ball and I would highly recommend the latter. It is a bit spicy but nothing crazy. It was fried perfectly and tasted amazing. My accomplice got a bella frita burger. It was a unique smash burger with beef and pork. It was not quite for me, but my accomplice really enjoyed it! We also got a lychee strawberry flan cake. Very unique and very fruity. The flan did have some cavities, but it was very smooth. The owner and workers are also very friendly and sweet. Definitely come give a try to support good people!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

My father is Cuban and was celebrating his 90th birthday party. They went out of their way to make his party special. They told me how happy and honored they were to be able to participate and make my dad s day special. Their food is amazing. BEST Cuban food in Dallas. Hands down. Their Cuban sandwich is second to none. Tastes like it does in Miami. If you want good Cuban food - come to Bella Flan!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Sooo cute! Loved the Cuban sandwich and potato ball! The pastries were good too! Service was fast and nice!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Not only is their food some of the best Cuban in all of Dallas, but the owners and employees are the nicest people in the world. While the location is a little tucked away, if is well worth the drive and time. My family loves everything on the menu literally.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Very good. Very authentic. Taste of home

Date: 5 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

This is a cute little bakery tucked away in the corner near Arapaho and West Shore by Tom Thumb. I may be biased, but I didnt like their flan. Its very...thick and too custard like. Its almost pudding. The Tres leches cake was okay. It gave bday cake with milk. I did, however, enjoy the crawfish balls and the CUBANO WITH PLANTAIN CHIPS is fire. Id go back for the food on the menu and Id like to try their ice cream. The Cuban coffee isnt what Im used to but I never pass up the Opportunity for Cuban coffee. The staff is always super kind and helpful. Small seating area but clean and cute.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

I ordered takeout for a Cuban theme dinner party and everything was delicious!! We loved the Bella Frita and the Cubano

Date: 5 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

The food is amazing! The nicest staff and the place is so clean and the music is great. Definitely coming back

Date: 6 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Food is amazing!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Excellent

Date: 6 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Great food and service. Nice pastries.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Walked in to a case of goodies to order. I want to say the lady we placed the order with was the owner. She is super sweet. Checked on us a couple of times. When we left, she said thank you for hanging out with us. I ordered the rellena ball, crawfish ball, the Cuban sandwich with plantain chips, 2 of each of the croquetas, and a chocolate tres leches. When I say that everything was amazing is an understatement. Between the service and the food, I was in heaven. Their coffee menu looks amazing, but it was too late to drink any. Definitely will eat here again. There are about 5 tables and 5 barstools inside and about 5 outside.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

The second guava and cheese pastelito or ham and cheese croqueta touches my lips, Im transported to Miami and all the happy memories I have made there. Do yourself a favor and get a mini beef pie!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Love this place! Excellent food every time. Weve tried the cuban sandwich, Bella fritas, plantain chips, all of the potato balls, chocoflan, and pastries. Cant go wrong with any of the items. My picky kids enjoy eating here as well.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Absolutely lovely place! Friendly employees and great desserts.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Wow are we lucky to have this in the neighborhood in Richardson. Whether you are looking for sweet or savory, a snack or a meal, theyve got you covered and do so with a smile.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Great local spot for Cuban deserts and snacks.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

It is sinful that this place isnt twice as busy whenever I show up

Date: 8 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Amazing Cuban sandwiches, the best flan I have had in Texas (other than my moms), awesome cuban coffee, pastries, and so much more here to keep you wanting to come back.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

I went in for a quick bite and I want to go back already! The guava and cheese pastelito was to die for!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Its an amazing hole in the wall place. Food is fantastic, from the handcrafted sandwiches or the homemade treats!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Me and my dad had lunch here. He really liked the Cuban sandwich and I loved the black bean burger. They actually had a fair amount of vegatarian friendly options which I appreciated. That was the best black bean burger I think Ive ever had. The cashier was very friendly and welcoming.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

I ve told so many of my friends about this place but never had the time to try it for myself! I m so glad we were able to finally come try everything. We ordered the beef empanadas, papa relleno, ham croquettes, the Cuban sandwich and the burger. Everything was absolutely delicious. As a native Floridian who grew up eating the best Cuban sandwiches in little Havana and Tampa, this Cuban sandwich has become one of my favorites! Definitely the best in Dallas. The bread was perfect and it was pressed the way a Cuban sandwich should be although, It needed a little bit butter on the bread and then it would be perfect. I also liked the mojo it came with. The chipotle Aoli was really tasty as well. The owner was so hospitable and friendly. She really made us feel welcomed and appreciated. We will definitely be back!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

I have eaten here so many times! This time, I called Siv up and she was just as happy as ever, ready with my usual Cubano Sandwich....feeling like I just talked to my neighbor, knowing Im about to get the best sandwich EVER!! The plantains are so light and crisp, a perfect compliment to the best Cuban Sandwich in the metroplex. Thank you, Siv!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Found this during a trip to Richardson. Everything was amazing. Best Cuban Sandwich I ve ever had. The Plantain chips were so crispy and fresh. Everything was so clean and neat. Customer service was amazing. Can t wait to come back!! Kid-friendliness: Bright and clean. Lots of small bites that would be good for children. Wheelchair accessibility: Easy Wheelchair access and close handicap parking spaces

Date: 8 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Love the food, love the atmosphere and the best service. Is like walking into your relatives home or an childhood friend s house. Being welcome with kindness, love and yummy food to enjoy. Love Bella Flan all the employees are awesome and the owner is always so welcoming and takes her time to come and chat with you for a bit if she has a chance. I recommend for you to try Bella Flan you wont regret it.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Cute little bakery with many baked goods, ice cream, sandwiches, and coffee. Theres both Indoor and outdoor seating. We got Cuban sodas, Cuban Potato balls, meat pies, guava pastelito, and a strawberry pastelito. Everything was very good. The Cuban potato balls tasted just like the ones from Portos in California. The meat pies was savory, but the exterior wasnt crunchy/flaky enough. The guava pastelito was amazing. The pineapple soda tasted like the pineapple jaritos. We enjoyed the food here.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Amazing Cuban food! Great flavors and coffee, just like home in the caribbean.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Obsessed with Bella Flan! Atmosphere is great. Food is absolutely delicious and the service is one of a kind. The owner and her family are very special people, very friendly and welcoming. Its hard to choose a favorite here, I recommend ALL the food and desserts. But if I have to choose, my favorite are the Cuban sandwich and stuffed potato balls with poblano pepper and cheese (both to DIE FOR!). Empanadas are also amazing and their ham croquettes. The flan and chocoflan are an absolute delight, so delicious.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

This place is second to NONE!!! I want to leave a long eloquent review about how amazing this place is but no words will do it justice. Just visit here and grab yourself a Cubano sandwich and cafe con leche and finish with their out of this world flan. Youre welcome in advance

Date: 9 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

This place has a great simple cubano sandwich that is perfect. Portions are good and flavor is awesome. The empanadas are all great. The chicken empanada is my personal favorite. All the sweets are great too! Save room for dessert!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

The food was hot and fresh, almost like my moms.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Best Cuban Sandwich I ve ever had and I ve had many in NYC

Date: 9 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

Best Tres leches cake in Richardson.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Wow! To have a Cubano sandwich, flavored flans, and cafecita available so close to my house is bonus for moving into a new neighborhood. Love this place and the owner is a doll. I would give 5 if the ham slices were right of the hock and not deli style luncheon meat. Flans are amazing!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 3

Flan was great, cubano was a little dry.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

The food was so delicious and the owner is so kind. It is very affordable and such a nice ambience. Stumbled upon this place after a painting event next door. I will definitely be back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

First time, won t be last. Flan delicious! Cuban Sandwich & Bella Frita great too !

Date: 11 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

I was told the Cubano Sandwiches were the best in the Metroplex well, after trying them, my spouse & I agree that they are at least the best in Texas! Deeelicious! Also, the host/server is the best look no further for a great experience! Parking: I arrived on my bicycle and they allowed me to park on their private terrace, and then helped me load my Cubano sandwiches into my Yeti cooler very much appreciated!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Im not the type of person to really go hunting for special, new places to get food from. I like to just take what I find naturally, and find quality in that way. Right near the beginning of my debilitating addiction to Dutch Bros, we visited the Arapaho location of the chain to get some coffee. while waiting in line, my girlfriend and I discussed what we would like to eat. She was looking for something sweet, I was looking for something savory. We looked across the way and spotted Bella Flan, an unassuming spot that I assumed was just a flan-only shop. When my GF looked it up however, we saw they also had Cuban sandwiches and other eats. Curious of this new restaurant, we made our way over. The food was RIDICULOUSLY good. I was shocked. Im no expert in Cuban food, but I liked the sandwich I got more than the ones I had eaten at other places in town, like Latin Deli. I also had a side of these tasty... fries? are they fries? theyre very small, super crunchy and satisfying to eat, but they remind me more of a blooming onion in structure than your standard serving of fries. Either way, DELICIOUS. The star for me, however, is the selection of savory pastries in the heater on the counter. I had never had a potato ball before visiting this place, but they are really amazing. Ive gone in a few times after to just buy one or two of those while working, because theyre a very easy, fast and filling way to get some grub when time is short. One time I even came in specifically to get some potato balls, but when I noticed that they were out, the owner offered to make me some fresh! That leads me into my biggest point of praise for this place, the service. On our second visit, which was well over a month after our first, as soon as we arrived the very first thing we heard was youre back! Personally, I tend to get embarrassed or slightly annoyed when the cashier at the gas station or whatnot starts to recognize me. I dont fully understand why this bothers me, but it seems like a very silly thing to get upset about. Especially considering how I felt hearing that same thing from the owner of Bella Flan. It didnt feel forced or salesman-like, It felt genuine. I think Ive only met maybe 5 or so people in my life who radiate so much happiness and positivity that it can cut through my general feeling of malaise and raise my spirits. I treasure those types of people in my life. Oddly enough though, Id consider the owner of this shop to be one of those 5 or so people Im referring to. I dont know much personally about the lady, but I do know every time Ive gone into her shop and spoken to her, Ive left happier inside. And thats not counting the happiness from the food, Its just really great and uplifting to be able to meet and be taken care of by someone who feels like they genuinely care. Just to note, I dont actually like flan. Ive tried it from many places including here, its just not my thing. Its not even an issue of taste, I just cant stomach the texture. But, since Flan is this places namesake, I will note that my girl thinks the flan here is some of the best shes ever had. And this is saying something, since shes the type to order flan from anywhere if its on the menu. Whats extra interesting is the cultural fusion present in the flavors. The owners firsthand experience and knowledge of Cuban cuisine is pretty well evident in the food quality, but the distinctly Asian taste comes out in the selection of flan, like the Ube and Lychee flavors. It makes for a very interesting cultural intersection that you cant find in many other places, and also tells a story of the influences and personal history the owner has brought to the table from her life. Anyways, I intend to keep coming by this place as long as I can. Theres only so many shops in town that bring this level of comfort and happiness, and I cherish that. Big thank you to the owner, her daughter, and the rest of the staff Ive met at the place. Ive never had a bad experience, and I doubt I ever will. Hope to come visit soon!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Amazing place, food is fresh and tasty. Will definitely be back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Fried flan is the greatest invention of modern times. Please do yourself a favor and try it at least once.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

This is the closest you ll get to Miami without leaving Texas. The pastelitos are amazing, authentic Cuban coffee, and arroz con leche are all favorites. It s become our Saturday tradition to make the trek from Frisco to get our Cuban fix. Kid-friendliness: Súper relaxed atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Great experience here. Service was incredible and food even better. Great local business here. We will definitely be back to try their desserts!

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Love this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

The potato balls were my favorite! Everyone was friendly- even the other customers.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

This place! 10/10!!!! My sister and I went this past weekend and everything I had was amazing! Flan is amazing, arroz con leche amazing and the food CHEFS KISS! Excited to take my in laws to try it but I recommend everything from here. Everyone is friendly, service was excellent. I ll definitely be back

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Great food and wonderful service! This place is a delight

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Wonderful little place. Nothing fancy, but the food and service were great. And the warm plantain chips made my meal. I had a Cuban wrap and a side, but I did not have room for any of the Empanadas or flan. They had at least 6 types of flan. I will definitely be back to try both, and I definitely recommend!

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Noticed this Cuban cafe after I went to Painting With a Twist! Cuban food is my favorite, so I had to stop by! Got a root beer float which was so refreshing in this TX heat! I also got the Bella Frita sandwich, it was delicious! Came out fresh and hot! The service was impeccable and the cafe was very clean. This would be perfect to grab a quick bite for breakfast as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 4

Being Cuban I expect a little more authentic flavors. The Bella Frita is very good but not authentic Frita Cubana, then again they did not call it Frita Cubana , therefore is there own version. Service is outstanding!

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

The first time I was here I got the pandan flan, coconut flan, and arroz con leche. Everything was delicious. Came back a second time for more flan and got the Ube flan, Cubano sandwich and came with plantain chips and a sauce, Cuban beef potato ball and crawfish potato ball with passionfruit tea and a Cuban latte. Everything was absolutely delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Cuban coffee & pastries in my backyard; yay! I tried the essentials on my first visit - iced cafe con leche & papas rellenas. So delicious, I can t wait to go back!

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Really nifty little cafe and bakery with delicious flan but also really excellent food. The empanadas are amazing. The Nutella flan was my absolute favorite! Worth a stop.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Tasty Cuban food, desserts, and coffee. Friendly service. Dont skip out on the fried flan!

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

The absolute best Cuban Frita west of Miami! Served with maduros and overflowing with little crunchy fries. Wow! Service is always with a smile.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

The potato balls were note worthy. Enjoyed eating here.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Great food! Beautiful & Tasty! Really Kind Staff! Thanks for letting us get our Fathers Day Desert! When I know each of you were trying to get home & Celebrate Fathers Day with your familys! Appreciate your kindness! HAPPY FATHERS DAY! Food

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

My pork bowl was amazing. Though I was disappointed that I was full after, and couldnt fit in dessert! Next time! Service was amazing too. Dietary restrictions: Everything that is gluten free is clearly marked.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Love this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Rice pudding was my favorite. Potato ball and guava pastry were good too! Will definitely come back for other options The owner was really nice, 5 star service!

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Food was great, but stuffed potato balls were the bomb!

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Such an amazing place!!! The food is to die for and the coffee is next level. Everyone is so kind & it s truly a gem in DFW!

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Bella Flan is my weekend go to! Since moving to Dallas from Florida, it s been super hard to find a Cuban place that reminds me of home. Bella Flan has become my Cuban home away from home. The croquetas and pastelitos taste just like a Cuban bakery in Miami. The cafe con leche tastes just like my abuelas. If you are looking for an authentic Cuban bakery experience in Dallas, this is it. They also have Fritas which is super hard to find outside of Miami and they are delicious! It s a family owned business and they are the absolute sweetest.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Siv the owner is very friendly and knows how to run a buisness

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Bella Flan Bakery had just the right desserts for my party. When you need something really quick and yummy you should give them a try. Also very friendly!

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Delicious food and desserts, excellent coffee, cute spot, & super friendly staff! Try the crawfish potato balls and one of the yummy flans!

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

I am so happy to have found another Cuban bakery in North Dallas/Richardson. Very friendly staff, clean atmosphere and more acceptable hours. Though the later theyre open, the less baked goods theyll have. So next time I need to go early. But their specialty seems to be flan! The cafe con leche flan is excellent. And their cafecito is a must!

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Excellent quality: Cuban sandwich, Cuban hamburger, Cuban coffee, and Cuban baked good. Desserts too! We are regulars. (:

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Amazing bakery and GREAT Cuban food! If youre in the area be sure to swing by!

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Accidentally found this place when I was in search of a snack, and happy I stopped by. The chicken empanadas were delicious with perfect amount of crisp and softness. Love the flan too!

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

OMG! We happened to be in the area and googled coffee. We decided to try this place out and wow! While waiting for the poblano potato ball to cook, we decided to sample some of our to go stuff. We ended up ordering more! Delicious empanadas and potato balls (especially poblano ones). The desserts were magnificent! I dont even know whats our fav, but know we will return.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Love this place

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Bella Flan has been on our list for a while and we finally got to go. It was SO good. Im not an expert on Cuban food, so I cant speak to its authenticity, but it was delicious and comparable to what weve had in Miami. The plantain chips were fried fresh, the mojo on the side was a welcome addition, and well definitely get the Cubano sandwich again. Took pastries home, and omg. Never had such dense and creamy flan. Unbelievable. The pastelitos were incredibly flaky (they have a gift - truly). Well be back soon - I NEED to get the Ube Creme Brulee.

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Friendly service. Good cuban sandwiches, Empanadas pastries, crochettas, flan, Cortadito coffee, Harrys ice creams, Good fare.

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Delicious food and pastries, friendly service. Its always a treat to go to Bella Flan.

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Cuban sandwich is huge and delicious. Big enough for two meals. Going to try the burger next. Everyone there is super nice too.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

First time here and it did not disappoint! I loved the chicken empanada

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Un pedacito de Cuba (y Miami) en Richardson. Cuban sandwich with fried plantain chips and mojo sauce, had vegetarian Frita sandwich (awesome and with fried plantain), empanadas de guava, Flan and Flancocho... cooñooo....

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Great!! Truly authentic Cuban food. Very friendly and customer focused. Cant wait to go back.

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Excellent Cuban coffee! Service was very good. A bit pricey. Food was authentic and tasty.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Friendly and fun staff. My wife loved the chicken empanadas and I enjoyed the guava pastelito along with the Cuban Cortadito with some sugar

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Very sweet and friendly! The pastries and coffee are simply amazing. Definitely will be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Great service, the people working here where very kind and the food was phenomenal. The cuban sandwich with the mojo was on point and the plantain chips where so hot and fresh I wanted to take a bag with me home. This place is definitely a must try for cuban sandwiches and pastries.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

This place is amazing. Best Cubano ever and the desserts are to die for.

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Absolutely love their flan! They have a wonderful variety of options as well. Just had their newer item: ube creme brulee. So delicious The staff are incredibly kind and patient as my brain tries to process what I want lol

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 4

Amazing tasting flan but it ran out when I went for some. They need to keep a higher amount in stock

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

This place was so amazing. It was very clean and the food was superb. Their Cuban sandwich is a must. Also enjoyed the empanadas and the crawfish potato ball was absolutely delightful. Customer service was excellent and I truly cannot wait to return.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Very good

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

As a cuban living in Dallas, Ive missed my cuban favorites but no more thanks to Bella Cafe! The flan is authentic. The cortaditos are perfect. The frita and the cuban sandwiches are on point. The empanadas and pastelitos are to die for. You must give this family owned bakery and cafe a try. You wont be disappointed!

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

I have to say Im not a fan of cuban food but i love the coffee! i have try the cuban sandwich in alot of places but this Cuban sandwich is the best! YOU NEED TO TRY IT! Also cortadito ufff, the papa rellena omg im getting hungry just to think ABOUT it and the staff is so welcome really nice people.. I would give it a 10 but there is no option.. love it!

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

This place has the BEST Cortadito s and cafe con leche! The food is great! The owner is probably one of the nicest, sweetest people you ll meet!

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Love this place! The owners are super sweet and friendly. The vegetarian Cubano sandwich is bomb! Also, their flans are delicious and not too sweet.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Amazing customer service and delicious desserts! Can t wait to go back!

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Delicious eats and treats, and great staff!

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

The food is Amazing and the coffee is out of this world good. The cortadito is a must try for any coffee lover. For food the crawfish balls and Bella Frita are delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Great place for flans! The Cubano sandwich is also delicious! Friendly owner that gave me a one bite flan for Valentines day.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Flan- incredible! Perfect texture, density, flavor and light but flavorful syrup. They were very quick to prepare a birthday cake which was much appreciated. Will be back to try the cafe and more flan!

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Super yummy flan, the Cuban sandwich was great, friendly service, and it was very clean.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Fantastic place for Cafe Cubano and treats plus the Sandwiches are good! Cuban Coffee and Cuban Sandwich FTW Vegetarian options: Many available options Parking: Plenty of parking

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Wow!! Everything we tried was amazingggg! The crawfish potato ball, choco flan & coconut flan all delicious! The owner is the sweetest also. It s really a hidden gem!

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

phenomenal

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

I love this spot. The cuban sandwich is miami-tier delicious, and the flan is outstanding as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Truly outstanding. As good as or better than the food in Little Havana, Miami. Well worth every visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 4

The potato balls were delicious! I wish Flan was sweeter!

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

This place was great! My boyfriend and I decided to go all out and we ordered the chicken empanadas, black bean frita burger, cheese rolls, churros, and rice pudding.. and everything was SO delicious! The customer service was great, they even checked in our table while we were eating (mind you - this is a bakery, not necessarily a restaurant, so it was really sweet that they did that). We ll definitely be back, I ve got a whole menu to try!

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

This place is amazing. Starting off with the customer service they re all so sweet. They constantly check in on you and genuinely care about your service here. The food is perfect as well. My girlfriend and I came here and got our two entrees with dessert and got our food within 5 minutes and it was delicious. I got the chicken empanadas and she got the black bean frita. You get so much food with your order. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

I was greeted with a warm and friendly smile and small conversation. The place was clean and the food was tasty! I finished before i thought about taking a picture. I sat outside and enjoyed the Cuban Music and Sunshine.... Definitely a Good Vibe.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

7.5 /10 if you love and know Cuban cuisine but definitely a 10/10 for DFW.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

LOVE their Cuban sandwiches, empanadas and delicious flans!! Don t hesitate to try this place you won t regret it!

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Great flan, Cubanos, empanadas, ice cream. Love this little place!

Date: a year ago