Caffé d'Bolla sparks a coffeeshop love affair

Caffedbolla.com highlights the cafe's unique flair

This probably doesn’t need to be said, but I love coffeeshops. I love finding a new place where I’ve never been, walking inside and pausing for a moment to take it all in. From my previous articles, you can tell that I value atmosphere and ambiance beyond all other factors. While the quality of coffee, the amount of seating and the availability of wireless internet are all important to note when reviewing a coffeeshop, they are minute details to me when it comes to characterizing the place as a whole. Usually I walk inside and immediately know whether or not I like a coffeeshop. I’ll admit, I judge coffeeshops by appearance.

Caffe d''Bolla's menu offers something for everyone

My latest coffeeshop inquiry was at Caffé d’Bolla, 249 E 400 S, just below Stoneground. It was one of those places that immediately caught my attention as I walked through the door. There are many “cute” coffeeshops in Salt Lake, and Caffé d’Bolla is no exception. However, more than “cute,” it has personality.

This sunny coffeeshop is a great place to relax

Caffé d’Bolla is a fairly quiet place with chill music. It offers several small tables and a long wooden booth, which gives off an antique-y feel along with the dark wooden counter. Big windows let in a lot of light, and a large painting on the wall adds some color to the long room. There is also a patio out front with a view of the downtown library across the street. I can see coming to Caffé d’Bolla for a catch-up date with a friend or a lively book discussion with your mom, the latter of which I can vouch for based on personal experience. The atmosphere is clean and casual, and it reminds me of being in someone’s home.

Now on to the menu. I’ve never seen signs reading “takeout gelato,” nor have I heard of bada-bing biscotti (one of many weird yet delicious flavors). The menu also includes a few sandwiches with descriptions like “three tasty cheeses melted at high degreeses.” With Taiwanese bubble tea and siphon-brewed coffee, the menu is eye-catching at the very least.

After I finished my coffee and left the shop, I couldn’t help but wonder what “bolla” meant. I haven’t found an exact or definitive definition. It may be a type of dragon, or it may refer to bubble in Italian, which would make sense because Caffé d’Bolla serves bubble tea. Whatever it is, the name fits. And I have to say, Caffé d’Bolla is likely to become a coffeeshop I frequent often.

Caffé d’Bolla is open Mon-Thurs 8-8 p.m. and Fri-Sat 8-10 p.m.

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