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    Café Isla

    4.0 (229 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Cute exterior
    Kelly M.

    We wanted some coffee and found this cafe. The outside is charming. The inside is a little crowded - ok a lot crowded - but thankfully there were only a few others inside when we were ordering. The people were helpful. The cappuccino was stellar. The pastry.. not so much. Sitting outside and enjoying the ambience was worth it.

    Coffee!
    Grant S.

    We have been to this delightful cafe year after year and were a bit sad when we saw the name change. But we had to check it out before passing judgement, and we were so pleasantly surprised!! Not only have the delicious coffee expectations kept up to standards, but may even have improved! We got house coffee without cream and both loved it! So tastey! We also got sandwiches. My husband got the buffalo chicken sandwich and loved how spicy and fresh it was! I got the BLT special and LOVED it! It was so crisp, fresh, and flavorful! The ambiance and atmosphere is wonderful! One of my least favorite things about the last place was that you couldn't get on WiFi. Now, they have WiFi, which makes it a much more viable hangout! Great coffee, food, atmosphere, and friendly staff: what more could you want? We look forward to returning to this cafe long into the future! P.S. Thanks for being open on New Year's Day! Happy 2020!

    Lukewarm Irish Escape
    Dee M.

    Most of the good reviews are from when this place was Seven Stones Cafe. It's had new owners for a little over a year and is now called Cafe Isla. Oh how I miss my 40 plus days a year sitting outside with a great coffee or latte and a pastry. No one of course like changes but I've been patient for about 11 months in hoping Café Isla would improve. Today was my 7th visit in a year( way down from 40). They say that's WiFi but it doesn't connect. The playlist although really good is too loud outside for you to be able to converse with your dining partner if you sit at any of the 3 tables near the building. These empty tables were never empty under previous ownership Inside The guy behind the counter had to ask me to repeat my order. My Irish Latte was barely warm not hot today. How does that happen? He handed it to me when I was in line. My muffin was dry and stale. I guess you get whatever is leftover from Friday on a Monday morning??? I guess I'll be back to just grab a coffee to go sometime but since it's worse than last time I can tell you it's only going to be occasionally. And I'll ask them to ensure my hot beverage is indeed hot. And I'll skip the muffins

    Louis B.

    Came here after a three-year hiatus since we moved to New Hampshire. The name is changed. The staff, menu, ambiance, and vibe is as good or better than before. There are a few more outside tables for the large crowds and several more umbrellas. Other than that, it's a Media institution. We got here on Memorial Day on a whirlwind trip but we had enough time to see the Media Memorial Day parade and we came over a couple of hours before to have brunch at the old Seven Stones, now Isla. My husband and sister had delicious quiches and I had the Power Protein Breakfast Sandwich, a multigrain bagel with egg whites, tomatoes, and spinach. And on top, I ordered a slice of lox. I added a dash of salt and a squirt of Tabasco and had it with my regular large almond milk latte, this time with LaColombe coffee. As usual, it was an amazing brunch with al fresco seats, people watching, enjoying a delicious Spring day and waiting for the parade.

    Harmony latte and flourless chocolate cake
    Kate B.

    Tried this place out on a chilly day. I appreciated the seating outside in the courtyard. I got the recommended Harmony drink which is basically a dirty chai with vanilla and cinnamon. Also got a piece of the flourless chocolate cake. I like the combination of the two together. Each by themselves I don't think I would do again. Outdoor seating, no indoor. Nice staff.

    Black n White and Harmony Latte
    Hitesh N.

    Nice chic cafe shop located in the heart of Media. It's a small place with unique coffee options. They have a small sit down area. I did not see table service, so I guess you order and then seat yourself. There was a small area in the front outside where you can enjoy the sunshine during warm weather. We had 'Harmony Latte' and 'Black and white' coffee. My latte was sweet with a hint of cinnamon flavor and smell. It tasted very well for an evening drink. My wife ordered Black and white which basically was hot chocolate with coffee. But it was very sweet. So, didnt enjoy that much. The place was reasonably full on Sunday evening. They had other baked options which I found a bit expensive. Overall, nice place to have coffee.

    Matt U.

    We stopped into this café after grabbing some breakfast on the street and needing a little more caffeine for the road. What we found was a very cute local spot that is serving up some great drinks. Two of us ended up with a harmony latte, and while I don't remember exactly what was in it, I remember how delicious it was! It was of sort of beverage that you make everyone around you try because it's so good. My best half had some sort of a latte that infused a red tea into it and it too was pretty amazing. There is seating for probably 30 people in a room just off the main coffee bar and there is a courtyard just outside. The whole place just screams of relaxing, catching up and enjoying something delicious. We were super full by the time we got here, but everything food wise looked amazing and if the quality of the beverages is any indication, I suspect that it's doing just fine! Great spot, great beverages, this is the place you should definitely try.

    Irish Potato Latte
    Lisa M.

    Really nice local coffee cafe in Media. My GPS had a hard time finding it as it's on Plum Street, but it's the part of Plum that's for pedestrians only. It's very close to the Olive Street lot by the courthouse. I was extremely lucky to visit on a nice day and grab a table outside. I had the Irish potato latte and an almond crossant. The cafe seemed to be very popular, which always makes me happy to see small businesses doing well.

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    12 years ago

    Love this place for my coffee. they are always pleasent. this is another gem of a find in Media.

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    11 years ago

    Yummy. First time here. Everything that comes out of the kitchen look scrumptious! Went for coffee ended up getting the Santa Fe. Yummy!

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    11 years ago

    Cute quaint place. tea/food was good but a bit pricey.

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    I love this place! The staff takes time to learn your name and remember you. The drinks are excellent and the food is award-winning.

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    12 years ago

    Awesome little place hidden away in Media. Great brunch item selections on the weekend!!!

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    I like that this is a place that is committed to serving good coffee and is community oriented.

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    I love their desserts. They're really good. Pretty cozy inside. We always go there every weekend : )

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    18 years ago

    I don't know about any of the food, but it's the only place in Delco I know of to get La Colombe, so it gets my vote.

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    10 years ago

    One of the best spots in media no matter the time of year. All the worker there are polite and make an effort to remember what you get.

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    Ask the Community - Café Isla

    Do they have wifi? Am I able to stay awhile and do some work?

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