Wholesome. Local. Made with Care, Every Day at Belle Vie Café.

Good food starts with real ingredients. At Belle Vie Café, we keep things simple: real food, made with care, and served with a smile, right in the heart of Guilford, CT.

Our dishes are made from scratch, and we love offering healthy options for every lifestyle, including gluten-free, vegan, keto, and paleo choices.

Whether you’re stopping in for eggs or a crepe for breakfast, a sandwich, salad, or soup for lunch, grabbing a coffee, or relaxing upstairs in our cozy loft, you’ll find something that feels good, inside and out.

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At Belle Vie Café, it’s about more than what’s on the plate..

Made with care.

Our dishes are made right here in-house, using quality ingredients and a lot of heart. We keep things fresh, simple, and full of flavor you can feel good about.

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Cozy vibes.

From the warm, lively downstairs to the bright loft above, Belle Vie offers plenty of space to unwind, enjoy great food, and soak in the café’s welcoming atmosphere.

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Inclusive options.

Whether you’re gluten-free, vegan, keto, or just looking to eat a little cleaner, there’s always something delicious waiting for you at Belle Vie Café.

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Local art & community.

We’re proud to feature rotating artwork from talented Connecticut artists, bringing new color, creativity, and community spirit to our walls every season.

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Meet the Chef Behind Belle Vie Café

Belle Vie Café was founded by Alexandra Ayala Costache, a French Culinary Institute–trained chef and proud mom & wife, with a passion for creating delicious, healthy food. From her days at top Connecticut kitchens to opening her own café, Alex has stayed true to her mission, proving that wholesome and flavorful can go hand in hand.