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    Isla Bistro

    4.5 (12 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Comfy area
    Cantor Howard G.

    This place is a hidden gem!! It's in the back of an unremarkable office building and easy to miss. But I had the early bird special (at nearly noon) an everything bagel with a perfectly fried egg, lettuce mix tomatoes nice sauces - it hit the spot. The space is clean and spacious with tables and chairs or relaxing furniture too. Definitely coming back here. Oh and no dirty pools that I brought in my own coffee from the car but I'll bet theirs is pretty good too

    Greek wrap - weekly special
    Megan G.

    I waited to try Isla Bistro a few times before determining they are great. Their staff is friendly and communicative, their ordering is easy, and the wait is minimal. Their smoothies are pretty good but certainly not the star of the show. Their chai latte and coffees are great. But their Cobb salad is truly divine. You can tell they put effort into every ingredient they use, down to making their own croutons. Their Greek wrap was also incredible but note that was a weekly special. Hopefully it makes the regular rotation soon.

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    Great little cafe. Grab a healthy snack or drink. Great teas, protein shakes. The owner, Parker, is delightful.

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