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Cafe Isabella

4.3 (334 reviews)
Closed 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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CAFE ISABELLA ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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English muffin with egg
Julia B.

I came here with my friend who knows the city better than I do, and I wanted to try out a new spot. I love the location, in between victorian buildings and lush trees. There was no line so we ordered our food, it did take about 10 minutes for our order to be ready. But the food and drinks were evidently made to order, so I'm happy to wait for a fresh meal. My matcha tasted perfect, not too sweet, and with a subtle taste of strawberry. I accidentally ordered it hot but the owner was happy to make it iced for me. Next time I'm definitely gonna try the other bagels she has to offer. Our food was tasty and filling. We will be returning!!

Saher D.

I got the mexicanito and it was really healthy and fresh :) my only reason for the 4 stars was that it took a little long to come out. maybe like 20 min :( there was no one in line either )

Country burrito
Joseph K.

This seems to be quite the popular spot. Came on a Saturday morning at around 10ish and there was a decent crowd and when I left after eating it seemed like a new crowd had formed. It is real quick to order but due to how busy they are it can be a bit of a wait. They have a lot of outdoor seating with a couple tables inside. The food was worth the wait. I got the meat lovers burrito and it was loaded. Could have done with just eating half....but with the hot sauce it just tasted so good I finished the whole thing and left feeling stuuuffed. Glad my friend found it tucked away in Nob Hill. Looking forward to going back!

Farmer Burrito
Crystal L.

This was my second time and I got the: (8/10) Farmers Burrito - Good but the salsa is quite spicy even without the hot sauce. Not the biggest burrito, one issue is that they cut the burrito with the foil wrapped and so my friend almost ate small pieces of the foil. The workers are very friendly and sweet. Better than sweet is owned by the family as well but in a separate store next to Cafe Isabella, so I had to pay separately but the workers gave us our drinks while we were in Cafe Isabella. They take orders at the door but you can ask to sit inside (very limited but there's also outdoor seating). It's not too clear, but they also have specials posted inside the cafe. The cafe is pretty eccentrically decorated. I spent around $17 including tax and tip per burrito, bit expensive but always down to support local restaurants.

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Irina N.

I was excited to try this place because it has been really hyped up and I thought it was just okay. I ordered the farmers burrito, with no rice (because I typically don't like rice in burritos, most of theirs had rice in them). It was pretty small and soggy but the taste was pretty good. It came with a side of chips. This was $15.95 before tax. I also ordered a house coffee, small, which was $3.50. Overall it was decent but it didn't wow me. There are 3 small tables inside and 3 outside. I came early on a Tuesday so there weren't that many people but around lunch time after 12 pm is when more people started coming in.

Hours.  As of 4-17-2026

Photos of current hours attached. Nice cozy spot ticked away in the neighborhood. Burritos are ok. Rest of menu is great.

Farmers Breakfast Burrito
Flora M.

We stopped by Cafe Isabella after moving into our new apartment and we are so thankful and excited to have this gem in our neighborhood! This is a family run cafe and you can taste the love in the food! Huge portions, fresh ingredients, and even homemade salsa! We got the chance to speak with the owner and she made us feel welcomed and we can't wait to continue supporting this cafe! They also own a juice shop next door with delicious healthy smoothies, juices, and food as well. We also got a smoothie to enjoy with our breakfast and it was just perfect.

Paige G.

Very solid burrito. Cafe Isabella was a lovely little spot with kind staff. I only tried the breakfast burrito, but I want to come back to try their coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Definitely a decent burrito outside of the mission. Give it a try!

Metal found in my burrito

The food was pretty good but I found some sort of metal thing in my food :( kinda scary so I won't be eating there again

bagel isa, farmers burrito
Michelle Z.

Very cute neighborhood breakfast sandwich & burrito spot! We went around 1-1:30 (they close at 3) and it was not busy so we were able to order quickly. We got the bagel isa special and the farmers burrito. Both were a little pricey but super filling and satisfying! The bagel had cream cheese and ham and bacon so it was quite rich, but I liked the addition of veggies to add freshness. The farmers burrito was very filling as well, as it had both rice and potatoes. Not as much sausage in the filling but lots of egg. Had a few tables for outdoor seating! Very friendly and patient owners. I was quite indecisive about what to order but they were very nice :) The food only took about 10 minutes to be ready.

egg and cheese bagel
Rachel L.

After passing by on a Sunday morning and seeing the long lines, we couldn't resist the curiosity of knowing the secret sauce that attracts such a large crowd. Cafe Isabella is a quaint store primarily featuring take-out, is family-run, and has a breakfast menu containing bagels, sandwiches, and coffees. Because it is family-run, our simple order of an egg and cheese bagel was placed behind the long queue of waiting customers - so we ended up waiting 30 minutes. The bagel itself was nice. By 10 am, they had already run out of their Everything Bagels! So we resorted to a simple Sesame egg and cheese - the ingredients seemed fresh, and the bagel itself was as delightful as an egg and cheese combination can taste.

Monica B.

Delicious bagels at a reasonable price. We were headed to the Cable Car Museum and stopped at this cozy cafe nearby. So glad we did. My kids loved the bagels with avocado, and my husband enjoyed the Mexican breakfast burrito with hot salsa. Hilda and her daughter Isabella were very friendly, and we hope to see them next time we visit San Francisco. ¡Gracias!

menu 11/15/2025
Charles U.

Fantastic local breakfast/brunch spot on Taylor & Jackson. Prices are low in context of where you are; I highly recommend the Student burrito & the Rise & Shine breakfast sandwich on croissant. Super quick & accommodating service right at the door, whether you want to sit down or take it to-go; very friendly & proactive staff. Very little inside seating, but otherwise very cozy!

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Killer burritos and bagel sandwiches. I definitely recommend going here and getting a latte here is a perfect add on.

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4 months ago

Best breakfast burrito in town! Called "The Student." Mid-size, so not one of those huge burrito. BEST HOT SAUCE as well (home made).

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the carnitas bagel was really good! service was nice and the inside decor was very cute

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