Just about the best place you're ever going to try... The croissants are unbelievable. The coffee is great... And the staff is about the nicest I've ever worked with, while I was there, I interfaced with four different staff members and they were all amazingly helpful and friendly... Highest recommendation possible. read more

Everything about Izola was genuinely amazing. The line moved fast, had the absolute sweetest staff, and the sourdough and coffee were beyond delicious. We had the sourdough plate, coconut cream latte, and mango lao and were left very very happy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is also lots of seating, especially outdoor which is lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Want to take Izola home with me read more

I had a great experience at this bakery! The chocolate croissant was hands down the best I've had--perfectly flaky, buttery, and filled with delicious chocolate. The coffee was excellent as well and paired perfectly with the pastry. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, and Anthony went above and beyond to make my visit even better. His great customer service really stood out. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

THE BEST! NO NOTES! this place will ruin all other croissants for you And do yourself a favor and order an ugly bit if they have them that day! They have a great indoor and outdoor seating area , sometimes they have live music which is also cool Typically there is a bit of a line but it's worth the wait and the line moves quickly, plus the staff are all super friendly I've gotten multiple other people hooked on this place also, it really does that to you read more

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It's been a while since I've been back, only because parking can be a challenge. I told Cako (cause dog owners talk to their dogs), "if there isn't a space nearby, I'm not stopping," but lo and behold...one right in front. There was a line inside, which was outside as well. You'd think that after waiting in line, people would know what to order. There's a big menu above the counter. I ordered a sourdough loaf, a chocolate croissant, plain croissant and a vanilla knot. Everything was great, as always, but I tell you, that vanilla knot is sooooooooo good! Lots of people inside and out on the patio. The staff is always friendly! Mikey and Cako approve!!! LOL! read more

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Excellent bakery. Parking wasn't fun. But worth the hassle. Croissant. So good little pricey but done so well. Nice and buttery. Good texture on the outside while soft on the inside. Pretty decent size also Tahitian vanilla knot. Like a fresh donut hole. Very good. Not too sweet. Definitely worth every calorie Sour dough bread was excellent. Comes out hot like everything else. Great texture. Worth every penny. Overall one of the best bakeries I been to. So good. read more

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Beautiful, warm croissants with a variety of flavors and fillings. They are fluffy and layered and flaky. The coconut cream latte was lovely. My only complaint is that I couldn't get a bigger size. I will say.. she's spendy so just be aware! This order came out to $37. read more

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I've been wanting to try Izola for a while now! There's a line out the door, but it moved really quickly. We got the mulfuletta savory croissant, chocolate croissant, and brown butter caramel knot. We also got the vanilla latte and coconut cream latte. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's plenty of seating and we got our croissants pretty quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything came out on wooden boards, which is really cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The goods: - mulfuletta croissant: SO SO GOOD!! It's an Italian deli savory croissant with an olive tempenade. So good, wished we got a second one - brown butter caramel knot: so soft and sweet and caramel-ly The bad/just okays: - chocolate croissant: the chocolate is just a thin line through the croissant. I wished it was throughout the croissant with chocolate chips or something. A little disappointing since this croissant is what Izola is known for - vanilla latte: too much milk, tasted like watered down coffee, no real vanilla flavor - coconut cream latte: 2 shots of espresso with a splash of coconut cream, the cream was too thick making it a weird mouth feel I think that the two goods made up for the bads, so I will be back to try more savory croissants! Really interested in the carnitas and bibimbap croissant read more

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Second visit to Izola, but first visit to this location. Stood in line for quite some time due to the abundance of patrons, but very pleased with the customer service provided by Daisy Ordering a loaf of Plain Sourdough, a Moroccan Black Olive Chocolate Croissant, Cappuccino, Iced Latte, and a hot, sticky, raw, cinnamon mess baked in a bowl. Aside from the sourdough, everything was subpar, and lower quality than their offerings at the original venue. The Moroccan Olive Chocolate Croissant was served hot and it no longer resembled a croissant because it was soggy! The Cinnamon Pull-Apart was raw on the inside, smothered in a warm bowl syrup! Bussing rarely performed. Outside we were surrounded by huge piles of leftovers from previous customers. Could not eat the pastries . Waited until today to post review, having eaten their bread. Thus the three stars read more

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A gem born and hardened by the pandemic is now thriving in the East Village of downtown San Diego serving delicious baked goods specializing in croissants and sourdough bread. Often seen with huge lines coming out the door during peak times on the weekends, Izola shines at the corner smack dab in the urban neighborhood. Naturally, you'll see locals strolling up for their morning cup of coffee and breakfast or hopping in and out of their cars with only street parking available, but this bakery and coffee shop has garnered some well deserved notoriety and thus, attracts folks from all over. Infamous for their photogenic food and drinks, in just one bite or sip, you'll quickly realize the flavors and textures that come with those beauties are serious business and will set a new bar. Due to the crowds, it's recommended to pre-order through their website to skip the lines but do note that drinks are made fresh when you arrive. There's a separate line for pre-orders but for the ones placing walk-in orders, the line moves quick so you won't be waiting long. But if you're paranoid about securing that favorite pastry of yours, place the order early! I came in on a Sunday morning and the line was pretty long, but it gave me time to peruse the menu and decide what to order. Upon placing my order, I was given a number to sit down anywhere for the staff to deliver the order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a well ventilated indoor seating area with matte red painted metal lawn tables and chairs as well as an outdoor patio with wooden picnic benches big enough to fit at least 8 people comfortably.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is some shade but for the most part, people were enjoying the San Diego sun. I ordered some items to enjoy here and some to devour later. They have ovens that warm the pastries before they're served so they come out hot, fresh, and crispy. With each take out order, you're given a box for your goody with reheating instructions to reproduce that perfect taste and texture. If you dine in, you'll be given trays, tablecloths and a huge bread knife to cut and share your haul sitting atop round cutting boards. Moroccan Olive Chocolate Croissant - beautifully marbled and filled with melty chocolate, this crispy yet fluffy croissant is a fever dream for chocolate croissants lovers. The flaky exterior crumbles like no other but the dough springs back after a cut or bite. The slight tang from the olives balances the richness and elevates the bold chocolate flavor of each bite. Chocolate Almond Croissant - topped with toasty almond slices and powdered sugar in addition to being slathered with almond and chocolate inside, this monster will satisfy that sweet tooth with one crispy chomp at a time. Iced Mocha - with a quad option, you'll be caffeinated for sure but in high fashion - their single origin coffee beans from Brazil paired with Verona chocolate served in a double walled insulated cup makes for a decadent treat to go with those croissants. Aside from the food, the staff and service here are top notch and adds to the whole experience at Izola. Friendly smiles, quick and attentive service, and thorough accommodations are prime examples of what a customer experience should include. We had a chance to chat with Jeffrey, the owner, who took some time to share about their origins, operations and aspirations. It was refreshing to connect with small business owners like him who ultimately care so much about their community. Overall, Izola is a star when it comes to croissants and you best not miss out! They have a huge following and it's clear why. The food from its aesthetics to taste and texture and service is complete, exceeds expectations, and continues to thrive, not falter, despite the growing crowds. In this huge space, they make everything in-house with their basement level kitchen and also can host private events. If you're looking for a coffee shop or baked goods, look no further than Izola - it's an "island" on its own; there is no competition. read more

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Very cute, open space ambience with a lot of natural lighting. After placing our order with the cashier in the front, we picked out our seats where they carried warm croissants on a board seen here. It also comes with a cutting knife to help share bites with friends. The croissants are without a doubt incredibly flaky and buttery. That being said, the premium quality and ambience does come at quite a premium price of ~$8 for a regular croissant. Parking involve finding metered street parking and a bit of luck. read more

Izola - Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow, that was worth the calories! I've had croissants in many places, including many in Paris and these were right up there! The almond was delicious! In addition, it was nice to have a savory croissant cause we were there for lunch. They said they didn't have any but the guy who helped us who is super nice , looked and found two muffaletta, which were amazing! read more

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When I first walked into IZOLA and looked at the menu, I was shocked by the prices. By the end, I completely understood the hype. I would gladly pay their prices for a pastry now LOL. I'll definitely be back. Wine Poached Pear Croissant: One of the best pastries I've ever had. Perfectly buttery and flaky with the sweetness of the pear balancing against the bitterness of the red wine. Bibimbap Croissant: A hearty sandwich... wrapped in croissant form. Very heavy (I could only finish half). The meat is folded inside. Ugly Bits: Made from leftover croissant dough. Moist and chewy. Comes served in a mini glass bowl that you get to keep. Hot Potion: Served hot but surprisingly refreshing. Reminded me of Starbucks' Medicine Ball tea. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance and Seating: Bright and open space with large glass windows that let in plenty of natural light. Each pastry was served very aesthetically with a giant bread knife. They also have little placards you can place on your table that encourages other guests to strike up a conversation. So fun![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking: Visited early on a Saturday morning and had no trouble finding street parking nearby. read more

Izola - Wine poached pear croissant (front), bibimbap croissant (back). Hot potion and a latte. - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

How much am I allowed to gush about what I ate? My favorite thing I had here was the brown butter caramel knot. This is a specialty croissant that I could dream of every day. When I asked for A to go box for the second croissant I ordered I love the attention to detail to make sure my box was lined for my croissant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like that there are giant windows and good lighting so I can easily see cop activities in the downtown neighborhood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have no idea what was happening but the day I went there was a group of cops running across the lawn and then a bunch of cop cars showed up and temporarily block the area. My only critique is at the register. And there were only a couple people but it took too long because the person taking the order was talking too much. I understand good customer service is probably their intention but they may want to trim because it was too much. OK maybe that wasn't my only critique. I forgot I also ordered a latte. It was just OK. I would not order a latte here again. I would come back for 10 more of those caramel knots read more

Izola is a wonderful bakery that does everything well - whether it be a normal croissant or a more creative pastry like a kimchi bun they always hit the mark! My favorite is just a classic almond croissant. Their workers are super nice and patient with people when they're deciding what to order. However this can cause lines to grow a bit long, so highly recommend online preordering! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is super spacious and has lots of seating inside and outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Izola - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

The croissant is exceptionally decadent and buttery here. Very flaky on the outside, and the perfect texture on the inside. They do make an amazing croissant and the plain croissant lives up to the hype (I haven't tried anything else.) That being said, it's expensive so this cafe is not the most approachable. The other little reason for my 4 stars instead of 5 tis that for me, I can't eat a whole one of these croissants before I start feeling a little queasy. It's almost TOO buttery and TOO rich. The first several bites are soooo good, so maybe this is a pastry you should split. then again, this is probably a personal thing. read more

Izola - Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Parking: pay street parking except holiday Restrooms: male and female restrooms downstairs. Wifi: look at the wall by stairs The smell of goodness you can inhale even while you wait in line outside. There's 2 lines: pre-order line and sit in line. Steps: Go in , order first whether to go or dine-in. Once you order, they will give you a number. They will bring your to go order to wherever you are. Self serve water station Ppl are nice. Fast turn over. Seating: inside and outside patio. We got: Morrocon chocolate croissant Signature croissant Everything croissant Sour dough platter: 3 type of half loaf sour dough with butter and jam: lou ma ga gruyere olive toast pecan Seedy multigrain Roasted garlic Cranberry pecan Lou gan ma gruyere If you want without the butter and jam - sour dough flight, you can only do that online order. read more

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Wow!! This place is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the sourdough sampler platter because this was an enlightening experience truly. Each sampler comes with butter and jam and salt to have with the breads! We got: Garlic sourdough 5/5- the garlic pieces in there are so flavorful and the overall texture of the bread was superb, it had a great crunch Cranberrry pecan 5/5: a great sweet sourdough with cranberry pieces that add a perfect combination of sweet and a slight sour/tang. Gruyère and chilli 4/5: taste the chilli the Gruyère gets kind of lost The inside of the cafe is really spacious and has a nice minimalistic vibe. The workers were all really nice and helpful too! read more

Izola - Sourdough platter - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm a pastry snob. This place was incredible. Pastry perfection. My winner = salted caramel knot. Take me back to SD just for this! The morning bun appears to be a simple sugar tool but the inside is tender and has got candied citrus. A lovely surprise. Almond croissant top notch. The S''mores croissant is an Experience. Fresh marshmallow flambéed creating a lava flow right at your table. Gorgeous. Our crew tried the bimbimbop and muffuletta too. Thumbs up all around. Coffee yummy too. This place is not cheap, but worth it! I would absolutely go next time I'm in town. I will dream of the salted caramel know until we meet again. read more

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Came back here with my family after first visiting in 2023, and I'm so glad to see how much it has grown. The quality and creativity are still impressive, and everything we tried was memorable. My favorites were the Lao Gan Ma sourdough, the bibimbap croissant, and the black olive chocolate croissant. The Lao Gan Ma sourdough was such a fun and flavorful twist -- savory, spicy, and very unique. The bibimbap croissant was also super creative, with a flaky pastry shell and bold Korean-inspired filling. The black olive chocolate croissant sounded unusual at first, but it worked surprisingly well: rich, slightly salty, and not too sweet. The whole family loved it, which says a lot because everyone has different tastes. The patio seating was relaxed and pleasant, and the presentation felt thoughtful without being overly fancy. read more

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So Izola turned me into a croissant lover. I suggest coming early but not too early because we came a bit after opening and the almonds were not ready yet so we couldn't try their almond croissant unfortunately Signature Croissant - this is the best croissant we've ever had no exaggeration.. every single bite was amazing Morning Bun - flakey warm sugary and my favorite pastry we tried. flavor was sweet and delicious, this is what made me think we need bevs so we just had to get their OJ + mocha. the OJ indeed fresh and very refreshing Moroccan Olive Croissant - not our personal fav but i also thought this was great with bev S'mores Croissant - it didn't really taste like s'mores at all more like burnt chocolate and brownie but that didn't really taste like brownie either with perfect flakey croissant. i enjoyed the corner bites with marshmellow and croissant I appreciate how open and spaced out the seating is in Izola. If you can snag parking, I'd highly recommend sitting in and enjoying fresh out the oven! read more

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*Experience from pre-order on a Wednesday ~10am* I pre-ordered 2 items (vanilla knot and almond croissant) around 10:10am, with expected completion at 10:42am. A few of the savory croissants were already sold out online. We arrived promptly, but to spare details, it wasn't ready until 11am...so we waited, watching people who ordered in-person receive their orders before us. A gentleman was also waiting for his order with expected pickup at 11am, but he didn't receive it until around 11:20am. After receiving the order, we sat down and immediately dug into the pastries. The Tahitian vanilla knot ($6) was alright, smaller than anticipated. The first piece I ripped off tasted a bit dry/stale. The center was just shy of warm, with the dough layers glued together by the semi-melted butter. It reminded me of a kouign amann that was a bit too doughy, and baked at the wrong temp, resulting in less than desirable layers. Almond croissant (~$12) looked great, but the flavor and texture were lackluster. It had been toasted, but there was a delay from getting the order out. As a result, the pastry had cooled down, and the split center was soggy from the frangipane cream. The two edges of the croissant that retained crispiness shattered, but the remaining croissant was a wet chore to get down. The interior and exterior seating is bridged by garage doors, which had a great indoor/outdoor feel, perfect for SD weather. Dine-in customers are served items on cutting boards and quarter sheet pans, which give it a heftier feel. Employees working are so friendly, albeit they seemed a bit stressed. It felt like they were understaffed (cashier said they only had one person in the back prepping pre-orders). Empty trays, boards, and cups laid around for a longgg time (maybe +45 min) before getting bussed. Feel like it'd be better if there was a dedicated bus-person, maybe a few more people working in the back, especially at these prices. I understand the ingredients are top notch, but sure the margins aren't THAT thin. Not sure if my experience is reflective of every pre-order, or just from that day. Would not recommend pre-ordering items that need to be reheated AND have cream inside. Overall, an *aesthetic* spot where the pastry quality did not match prices, paired with extremely slow service. I had high expectations but felt Izola missed the mark. read more

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I was super intrigued to stop by this bakery because of their creative menu. Located in a corner near a park, the bakery was bright with a lot of windows and seating inside and out. The cashier was super helpful when I asked for the everything croissant and I didn't see it on display. He said they just freshly baked some so I was super excited to try! Everything croissant 4/5. I loved how hot and crispy the croissant was, but it was extremely buttery! I was holding the croissant with a napkin and it was soaked in butter within a few minutes. It was surprising to me how much butter it had. I've had many croissants but I've never had one that soaked my napkin. Regular croissant 4/5. As mentioned, it was also extremely buttery. Yes, I am aware it is a croissant, but I wish it was slightly less buttery and a little more flaky. read more

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Amazing bakery with a lot of different fusion baked goods. Service was good they bring out ur order for u after you have ordered at the counter. I don't have much to say about the baked goods besides they are delicious. Had to sample quite a few of them. Maybe went a little bit overboard. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A lot of seats and table that u can pick from indoor and outdoor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got to meet the owner who was really nice and friendly. If you are ever in San Diego u must stop by Izola and give them a try. There's plenty of street parking but just watch out for poop on the sidewalk. read more

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This is a cute bakery with garage doors and a nice outside area for seating that specializes in croissants and sourdough. My friends and I ordered an assortment of croissants, morning bun and different flavors of the sourdough on a board with homemade butter and jelly. For me, the morning bun was too sweet and not soft enough, and not enough cinnamon. Also the chocolate croissant was too crispy for my taste. The sourdough board was pretty good, but the Lao gruyere flavor was a little spicy if you are sensitive to spice, and the loaf with olives was very salty. They actually were out of a lot of their specialty croissants by the time we came here around 11 a.m. Service was great. Even though you order at the counter, they bring it to you, and Anthony made sure we had everything we needed, brought us extra utensils and took many pictures for us. He was awesome and deserves a shout out! For me, the treats were not so great for the price, but it's a cute place to hang and the coffee was good. read more

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Wow was this delicious! Can definitely see why they are a top rated bakery in the nation. Came as a party of two on Sunday around 11am, waited about 15-20 min in line before ordering, though we didn't mind at all bc they offered us champagne and cherry soda in line! From ordering to actually getting our food at the table took about 10 minutes. We ordered: Muffuletta croissant: 4.6/5 for me (only bc I'm not a huge fan of olives yet somehow still loved it) and 4.8/5 from my husband. Great savory pastry with LOTS of filling. Absolutely delicious, would order again. Almond croissant: 5/5 for me, 4.7/5 from hubby (he's not a huge sweets fan but said this was the best one he's ever had)- I am a HUGE almond croissant fan, and this blows others out the water. Not too sweet, SOOO much almond topping and filling. Croissant itself was so buttery, flaky, and amazing. Makes other places almond croissants taste "artificial" haha. I'll be dreaming of this one.. Brown butter caramel knot; 5/5 from both of us. No words. Order this as a perfect dessert. Eat it warm while you can! Goes well with black coffee. Sourdough plate: we got roasted garlic, cranberry, and Lao Gan ma Gruyère. Came with Norwegian butter, flaky sea salt, and cherry preserves... overall we thought this was great for sharing, helps decide which loaf to order to-go! Hubby wasn't a fan of the Lao gan ma one but I personally liked the Asian-euro flavor combo. Gruyère was definitely the right cheese choice for this. The garlic loaf was both our favs- perfectly soft roasted garlic in EACH bite. Beware you will have garlic breath after (but so worth it). Cranberry loaf was yum too but maybe wouldn't get this as a loaf on its own if I had to choose only one to purchase. Overall- WE WILL BE BACK!! Carnitas croissant, you're next! @bubsgrubguide read more

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So so so so good. Visited from the Bay Area and I already know I need to come back ASAP! Came on a Tuesday morning, line was short, service was excellent, and food was delicious. The inside was nice and clean, and our table outside was perfect for the weather, facing a park so we got to dog watch too lol. We ordered the carnitas croissant combo with beer, a Tahitian vanilla knot, a chocolate croissant, and an iced coffee with caramel and oatmilk. The carnitas croissant was probably the best savory pastry I've had in a long time! The Tahitian vanilla knot was super sweet, which was just to my liking. The chocolate croissant you just couldn't go wrong with. I wanted the Moroccan olive croissant, but they were sold out by the time we got there which I think was around 10:30am so you probably need to get there early for that one! Coffee was perfectly sweetened while still having that coffee taste. Overall super happy we got to visit. Can't wait to come back and try other options. read more

Izola - Carnitas croissant, Tahitian vanilla knot, chocolate croissant, iced coffee with caramel and oat milk. - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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The hype is real. Go early to make sure you get the things you want. $13 for an almond croissant seems crazy but imo it's worth trying. The almond paste is on their thick, and the croissant is very dense. It almost feels like a bread pudding. This is very different from a traditional flaky croissant. read more

Amazing "morning bun" better than most cinnamon rolls - with orange zest as an ingredient, crispy texture... I could fatten up on one every morning. The chocolate croissant was also tasty! Bread looks amazing but didn't try it on this visit. read more

Izola - Pastry and bread selection. - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Easily the best bakery I have ever been to. The owner or head manager is such a sweet, nice man! He has greeted me each time at the door and always tells everyone what's sold out. You will most likely be waiting in a line and items will sell out! You NEED to get the Lao gan ma sourdough, the mini croissants and the coconut cream latte. Thank me later. read more

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Izola is one of those spots that had me determined to come back after my first attempt--only to find out they close early at 2pm (lesson learned). The space is bright and inviting with large windows and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for a casual hangout. Service was good- you order at the front and they bring it out to you. They're known for their sourdough bread, pastries, and coffee--but this isn't a full breakfast spot (no real protein options, which was a bit of a bummer for me). That said, the sourdough bread plate was delicious--you get to pick three varieties, served with jam, butter, and flaky salt. We also tried the brown butter caramel knot, chocolate croissant, and Tahitian vanilla knot--all solid choices. Drinks included mimosas and a caramel latte, both served in beautiful glassware that almost looks like it's floating. Bonus: it's right across from a dog park, which adds to the vibe if you're a dog lover. Overall, a great place for a quality "snack," to catch up with friends, or even get some studying done--but not the place if you're looking for a full meal. read more

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We arrived on a Sunday around 10:30 and waited about 15-20 mins in line. They were out of a lot of items at the time that we ordered and I assumed they were just out for the day, but as we were leaving they had a lot more items available. We opted for the bibimbap croissant, regular croissant, and morning bun. All were decent! I didn't think anything was super memorable but I'm glad we tried. The pastries struck me as being more soft than anything else. Not a hugely impressive flavor profile or crunch factor, but certainly quite buttery and enjoyable to eat. It is quite a bummer to miss out on items just because they happen to not be ready at the time of ordering. If they continue to make items throughout opening times and not completely sell out for the day, you should be able to order something that's not necessarily ready at the moment but currently baking. There were at least 3 other items I would've tried had they done this. read more

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THE BEST ORIGINAL CROISSANT COMPARABLE TO THE ONES IN FRANCE!!! Omg so buttery, so airy, so crispy, and just perfect. They do their original croissants so well. The almond croissant was good and sweet and had generous amount of filling but the original is better imo. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A BIBIMBAP CROISSANT SO GOOD!! Tender beef with a slightly spicy and very flavorful gochujung sauce. The sauce surprised me and complimented the croissant so well. The cucumbers were juicy and well pickled. $17 though so a bit pricy. Early in the mornings, the line is very short. But on a weekend early afternoon, there's a line out the door and gets pretty busy. But yes, they do have enough croissants and service was super fast. Also, such a cute and welcoming space to enjoy your time here. read more

Izola - bibimbap, almond, and original croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Izola definitely lived up to the hype and was absolutely worth waking up early to beat the crowds! I tried the plain croissant, chocolate croissant, and vanilla knot, and every pastry was incredible. The croissants were perfectly flaky on the outside and soft, buttery, and airy on the inside. The vanilla knot was just as delicious and had the perfect balance of sweetness. I also ordered an iced latte, which paired perfectly with the pastries. Honestly, this is one of the best bakeries I've been to in California. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bakery itself is beautiful, with a modern, aesthetic interior and plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely be back to try more of their pastries! read more

Came here on a Tuesday around 1030am and there was a small line, waited around 10 minutes. There's some metered parking nearby. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's quite spacious inside with both indoor and outdoor seating facing a small park, the vibes and views are very nice - great place to hang out with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall ambiance is 5/5.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was very good too, they gave us some good recommendations and had a very pleasant interaction. Croissant itself was good but I was expecting more out of it, especially at such a high price point and hype. We ordered the bibimbap croissant which looked very popular on Yelp. It was 18$ for one croissant. Also got the Morrocon Olive croissant as it looked unique (although hard to taste any olive flavor unfortunately). The croissants are good because of the added flavors like the spicy sauce for the bibimbap and chocolate for the croissant, however the croissants by themselves were ok. They were pretty flaky on the outside and not super buttery (a little dry). Given the price and quality of croissant, it's not somewhere I'd stop by over and over again but thought both were really good to try once!! I do appreciate the innovativeness of the flavors. We got the Pei pa koa (Chinese cough syrup) latte which was pretty good although the pei pa koa flavor was incredibly mild. They also had Lao gan ma sourdough too! read more

Izola - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Chocolate croissant was pretty good...nice flake and flavor. Iced coconut cream latte was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoyed the outdoor seating. Very open.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly service. Almost no disposable products; stainless steel, glass, cloth...double thumbs up! A bit too overpriced for me though, especially adding in paid parking, but I'm glad we tried it. A special treat. read more

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Fabulous bakery! The croissants are so soft inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside. The savory Bibimbap croissant is huge and so tasty. I would honestly say it's addicting and enough for 4 people! We are with a group of 7. Food is great but the coffee is even better. It's in a former garage with windows everywhere. The seating could be more comfortable but it was passable. The tables and chairs are very small. The chairs are more like outdoor patio chairs. The actual outdoor patio has wood picnic tables. Clearly it's a bougie place with good food and a relaxed atmosphere. It is a great novelty. The service was good. The employees are nice with a great attitude. The only thing I would change is maybe having more comfortable, relaxing seating. read more

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Izola is an artisan bakery in San Diego's East Village known for its small-batch croissants and wild sourdough, made with high-quality ingredients and served fresh and hot throughout the day. I love coming here in the mornings! My go-to is usually the Tahitian Vanilla Knot- a braided croissant with whole Tahitian vanilla beans steeped into the milk. Enrobed in a vanilla-scented glaze. It is divine! 9/10. My wife enjoys the Brown Butter Caramel Knot- made with brown butter and organic sugar, creating a sensual caramel that is simply delicious. The final touch is a light sprinkle of Maldon sea salt- chef's kiss! 10/10. The vibe is charming with a warm hospitality feel. Service is great! And prices are a bit higher than most bakeries in East Village, but totally worth it! Come try! You won't be disappointed! read more

Izola - Brown Butter Caramel Knot / Tahitian Vanilla Knott - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

My 5 star rating still stands. My first time at the new location and I love it! Everything was good as always. I also go an iced mocha latte for the first time here and it was delicious. Strong coffee but can still taste the mocha. read more

Izola - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had the bibimbap croissant and pei pa kao herbal latte today. The croissants were really expensive. I will prefer a simple but really good croissant at other places. The bibimbap croissant was good - hot cause was spectacular and had so many ingredients within. The pei pa kao latte tasted like pei pa kao and milk and espresso, but I would not recommend. It's worth 1-time fancy experience, but not sure if it's worth having so many fruit flies around indoors... there were so many I could even start identifying and counting their eye colors. Outdoor dining and to-go orders should be better... read more

Izola - Bibimbap croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California