Café Belli, Coffee & Cocktail Bar

"Owned by Belli Pizzeria’s Mario Ali, this coffee shop and cafe opened in Hapeville serving everything from espresso and cold brew concoctions to Ferrero Rocher, caramel, and matcha lattes. In the evenings, Cafe Belli transforms into a cocktail bar slinging New York sours, martinis, negronis, margaritas, sidecars, and old fashioneds. And, yes, there is an espresso martini on the menu." - Eater Staff

"Hapeville has its fair share of coffee spots, but Cafe Belli, right on the edge of downtown, is something else. It has a cool, beachy European vibe—lots of plants, peach and forest green seating, and an entire wall of stunning black line art—making it part fancy, part schmancy. Cafe Belli flips the script from coffee shop by day to cocktail bar by night, so it’s a great all-around option for a low-pressure first date. If you’re a daytimer, give the lavender matcha latte a try. It's velvety smooth and sweet with a hint of lavender that really makes it pop. " - jacinta howard

"Cafe Belli opened in early 2023 and is a cozy spot for coffee and espresso drinks with pastries in the morning and afternoon. But it was always the intention of owner Mario Ali to expand Cafe Belli’s hours, serving cocktails in the evenings from its coffee bar. Order classics like a New York Sour, French 75, or Sidecar. Or, try one of the bar’s twists, like the peach Old Fashioned and blueberry mule. The espresso martini is a must for those seeking a reviver cocktail. Pair drinks with charcuterie and cheese, spinach artichoke dip, or some chiki crispy rice snacks." - Molly Harris, Eater Staff

"Cafe Belli flips the script from coffee shop by day to cocktail bar by night, so it’s a great all-around option for a low-pressure first date. The Hapeville cafe has a cool, beachy European vibe—lots of plants, peach and forest green seating, and an entire wall of stunning black line art, making it part fancy, part schmancy. Start with the lavender matcha latte, it's velvety smooth, sweet, and so good you’ll have to remember not to slurp. And if you have another date lined up (no judgement), you can return in the evening for classic cocktails and light bites like charcuterie and hummus platters. photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair" - Jacinta Howard