Belle Amie

Exceptional Coffee, Cozy Atmosphere, Friendly Service

Stepping into Belle Amie in the heart of Earlsfield is akin to finding a little slice of caffeinated heaven where good intentions are baked daily. The setting, awash with greenery and animated by the charming Aysun behind the counter, offers the comforting embrace of warmth that cash-heavy chains simply cannot emulate. The establishment puts forth a confident tableau of toasts and morning revitalizers, each as delightful to nosh upon as the aroma of fresh coffee wafting through the air. This place revels in its role as a sanctuary for plant lovers too, with ornamental flora for sale alongside the unexpectedly excellent liquid gold they brew.

Belle Amie's brand of service is disarmingly sincere—perhaps a smidge zealous on occasion, hinting at their conviction that they've cracked the code to the ideal café experience. There may be quibbles; a lone avenger did decry overcooked poultry, though such naysays appear wildly outnumbered in the chorus of appreciation for moist avocado slathered over comforting slices and commendable pastry flats. With energy that seems derived directly from the swirling cappuccinos they craft, Belle Amie comes across as a love letter to the gentle art of neighbourhood hospitality, encouraging more than a mere bite or brew but a reassuring pause in one's day. — Penelope Savory