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    Cafe Isabella

    4.3 (342 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Rie K.

    The cutest cafe ever. The neighborhood feel of blues, trees, trolley rides, the ambiance is mellow and sweet. The sound of birds singing nearby. Just love The hand crafted breakfast selections. My favorite is the student burrito with egg / cheese and avocado. The best way to start the day.

    Salted maple iced latte September 2025
    Lizzie S.

    This small, family-run place packs a big punch and is a neighborhood gem! I love their drinks and breakfast burritos. On the burritos side--I've enjoyed the chorizo, best friends, Mexican, and country burritos. Re. coffee--I've enjoyed their chai, Hojicha latte, Salted maple iced latte (seasonal), and Azteca mocha. Take the cable car here or maybe the 1 bus. Parking seems like it'd be a pain (but I always walk here.) Seating is minimal, but you can take your provisions to nearby Huntington Park or Ina Coolbrith for good views. Service is wonderful. I keep coming back and there's often a line! Prices are reasonable and portions are large.

    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!!

    Pistachio latte and pumpkin spice latte
    Carey L.

    We found this place after the lines near our hotel were too long, so we decided to ride the cable car up to the cable car museum. Cafe Isabella is perfect. The prices are very reasonable. The food is absolutely delicious. You can get anything from a giant breakfast burrito to an açai bowl or smoothie next-door, with many different options for chai, Matcha, just about anything you want. The owners are very friendly. Will definitely come here again!

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    Mia O.

    Very good service, super cute small inside with a good amount of seating outside. The food was very good me and my friends all enjoyed what we got.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

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    2 months ago

    Decent food not worth the price. Burritos said 15 which is steep then total was 17.70. Food was good but not amazing.

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    0.9 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
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    Incredible food. Fast service, friendly staff, beautiful interior. We stayed in fisherman's wharf…read morefor 4 days and at here 3x for breakfast. The guava jelly and pepper jelly for the pasteis were to die for. 5 stars , no notes.

    DO NOT PAY FOR DELIVERY…read more We paid extra to have our order delivered to our hotel and used the restaurant's order-ahead option. We scheduled the delivery for 9:20 a.m., but by 8:40 a.m. the app showed it had already been delivered. The problem? There was no food at our hotel room. I tried contacting the delivery driver by text, but never received a response. It was incredibly frustrating, especially after leaving a generous tip. We later found out the driver had left the food at the hotel but never told the front desk which room it was for, even though they had all of the delivery information. As a result, our food just sat there until we eventually had to go down and get it ourselves. In the end, I paid for a delivery service that I never actually received. Instead of enjoying the convenience we paid for, we had to track down our own order. Based on this experience, I would not recommend paying for delivery. If you're ordering from this restaurant, save your money and pick it up yourself. I paid for a service, but I did not receive what I paid for. Then to make it worse the breakfast sandwich was just OK. Nothing to write home to mom about. To say the least we will not be ordering her again and would not recommend this restaurant.

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    Love the window logo decal.
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    4.3
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    All around pleasant experience in terms of both the service and coffee. I had the flight and…read morethought it was overall good. They explained that the flight includes an espresso shot, espresso shot with milk, hot coffee, and iced coffee. I hadn't had a straight espresso shot before, so this wasn't for me personally just because it was so overpowering. I enjoyed the other three though. Like the majority of SF, parking is difficult to locate. I was dropped off nearby the location. There is indoor and outdoor seating; I was able to grab an empty spot late in the morning on a weekend, but I don't think seating is always readily available. It's not a huge space.

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    View from back of the shop.
    View from back of the shop.
    Yuzu macadamia cookie and orange cream latte
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    Pandan Matcha (Oat Milk)
    Pandan Matcha (Oat Milk)
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    Kaya toast
    Masala Chai, Pea Earl Grey Tea, and a slice of Spekkoek.

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    The Coffee Movement

    The Coffee Movement

    4.6
    (749 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    We stopped by The Coffee Movement on our way down the coast, and wow...this was hands down the best…read morecoffee of our entire trip. We traveled from San Diego to San Francisco, spent time in Santa Cruz, and made our way back down the coast, trying several highly rated coffee shops along the way. While we had some excellent coffee, The Coffee Movement was our favorite. I ordered the seasonal apricot-orange latte, and it was absolutely incredible. I honestly could have had five of them (not that I should have!). It was perfectly balanced, unique, and one of those drinks you keep thinking about long after you leave. We also grabbed a muffin that was just as delicious. The shop has a cool, low-key vibe while still delivering exceptional quality. Parking took a little patience, but it was well worth it. If you're a coffee lover, this place is a must-visit. The Coffee Movement absolutely nailed it, and it's a spot we'll make a point to return to whenever we're in the area. PS- service was low key but high vibe as well. I'm here for it!

    Wanted to try out the Nob Hill location since the Richmond one was so good!…read more Came by about 15 min before closing. Two of us ordered: americano $4 latte $7 (kind of high) $25 beans Americano was a bit harsh and not as smooth as the Richmond location. A bit better as ice diluted it. Latte was good. Had to ding another star since the beans for some reason went bad as well. Tossed majority of it. Will likely try the Richmond location again to check..but won't be back here. Street parking only.

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    Iced Vanilla Rosemary Latte (~$6)
    Iced Vanilla Rosemary Latte (~$6)
    Americano
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    4.5
    (135 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I apologize in advance for not taking more pictures of our drinks and both Sweet n Savory snackies…read more Last weekend we booked a room right across the street from this place and said we would give it a go. Day one was outstanding. We each had our coffee. I ordered a Spanish latte and my lover had the date cinnamon latte. Both were wonderful. He also had Turkish coffee because we were just starting our day. I'm not about that life lol so I was good with my latte. Day two we splurged a little more and had Bee bites, a potato turnover, and a beef turnover. We also had the same lattes because why the heck not? Day three was a sad day when we had to leave home, but not without stopping and grabbing a bunch of snacks to go. I wish I had taken more pictures, but I was more eager to get the food and drink in my mouth than to pop my phone out and waste time. Sorry, not sorry.

    Stopped for a chai latte around 8:30am on a Thursday. This place was busy with local business…read morepeople and out-of-owners alike, as it is located in the financial district and next to a hotel. There are plenty of tables and chairs to sit, and space is ample with a good open atmosphere. The barista behind the register was polite and efficient. As for the chai...this is Yemeni chai, so it is stronger and more cardamom-forward than your typical American chai lattes. It's good...just different (it may be too strong for those that are used to the powdered or syrupy chai lattes from the chain coffee shops). I usually love cardamom, but this one seemed just a little too bitter for me - like it was brewed too long. I wish I had tried the dessert items because they looked delicious!

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    Pistachio latte
    Pistachio latte
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    4.1
    (3.5k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Walked in on the early evening of 05/22/26 to be snapped at by the waitress handling the tables…read morenear the entrance so thought we would either leave or be in for a bad evening. WRONG We managed to find a table for the 6 of us, including a disabled member, in the back. The waitress and the gentleman assisting her could not have been nicer!! The drinks and food came quickly and was amazingly delicious ( although reviews said it would be)!!! The gentleman employee was especially attentive to assisting the disabled member of our group, even helping her stand and get around. Could not be happier except for not living closer to frequent Buena Vista more often. (PS... had items from gift shop shipped and they were packaged so very well and arrived cross- country within one week) Great experience

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    The Buena Vista
    The Buena Vista
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