Coffee culture grows with the opening of Ciao Bella

LAKE WYLIE, SC - Ciao Bella Coffee and Sweets is located in Lake Wylie, right next to Lily’s Bistro at 4547 Charlotte Highway. Monday through Thursday, they are open from 7:30 AM to 1 PM, Friday from 6 AM to 1 PM, and Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Esther Garneau is the owner of Ciao Bella Coffee and Sweets. She’s been baking her whole life and got into coffee a few years ago. She was operating in a food truck before Lisa Spencer approached her and asked to join her shop. Lisa is the architect, designer, and general contractor for the space.
Ciao Bella offers a wide variety of coffee options, including iced coffee, hot coffee, iced lattes, and cold brews. It will features a range of freshly baked goods, including cinnamon buns, cookies, and cakes available daily.
One of the most significant challenges Lisa encountered while preparing the store was the plumbing and the counter tops. The sink needed multiple functions, which required additional plumbing work.
Transitioning from a food truck setup to meeting county regulations introduced a whole new set of requirements. They added depth on the counter top, which led to the really creative addition of built-in cup holders.
The name Ciao Bella is inspired by Esther’s daughter, Arabella, who has always loved the phrase. In Italian, it means “hello beautiful”, which is a warm welcoming greeting that perfectly reflects the heart of the business.
Esther explains, “You want them to feel important and special and beautiful. Also acknowledge like just having someone come in and say hi and ask how your day is like. Brings such joy to people in such a simple thing for us to do.”