Isabella's in Ventnor has always been one of our favorite spots, so we were excited to try their newly opened sister property, Isabella's AC Café. Our lunch was fantastic and showed the same quality and care we love from the original location. The décor is beautiful and the staff is outstanding. You can feel the attention to detail in everything they do. The food is fresh, simply seasoned and consistently delicious. I ordered the Shrimp Avocado Salad and it was excellent. The grape tomatoes were sweet, the spring mix was abundant, and the grilled shrimp were seasoned perfectly. Some of the best shrimp flavor I have had so far. I chose the chipotle dressing and it was delicious. My husband had the Steak Sandwich on focaccia with grilled onions, grilled mushrooms and grilled tomatoes. Outstanding. The fries were fresh, flavorful and not greasy. He also loved their Mexican hot chocolate made from scratch. A must every time. Parking is street and metered so you do have to pay, but it is easy and convenient. It is always nice to see Dolfino and his wife Lupay. They greet everyone warmly and make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. This was our first visit to the new AC Café location and it was a great experience from start to finish. Isabella's continues to deliver quality, care and consistency. We will definitely be back. read more

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We love this gem of a local breakfast and lunch spot in Ventnor, NJ. The food is amazing, service impeccable and ambiance is comforting and warm. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Yum! That's it..,just yum! lol Okay, I've been passing this place for months saying that I really wanted to try it out. Super cute little family style spot to grab breakfast or lunch. So for MLK Day, we finally decided to grab brunch. All I can say is that all of our food was super tasty and the staff was amazing. I could eat those homefries every day! read more

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There's something about Isabella's Ventnor Café that perfectly captures that relaxed, shore-town breakfast vibe--from the inviting, no-frills exterior to the warm, easygoing feel once you're inside. I ordered the breakfast tacos, and they immediately stood out, served on striking blue corn tortillas that added both visual appeal and a subtle earthy flavor. The tacos were generously filled with fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and savory bacon bites that felt thoughtfully balanced rather than heavy or greasy. Paired with a solid cup of coffee and the laid-back atmosphere, it's the kind of spot that encourages you to slow down and enjoy your morning--simple, satisfying, and just a little elevated from your typical breakfast stop. read more

Isabella's Ventnor Cafe - Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventnor City, New Jersey

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We go once or twice a week for lunch We recently had such a great dinner we made a new reservation One of our favorite read more

Isabella's food is really good. The service is really good and they sit you down really quickly and they let you socialize with the people at your table. The ambiance is really great because they have an option for you to eat outside or to eat inside. read more

Chicken and waffles mm sooo good nice local Spot with sweet employees and great choices read more

Isabella's Ventnor Cafe - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventnor City, New Jersey

Nice breakfast with the family. Good food. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Solid choice down beach. read more

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Although the food was good, it left a little to be desired. Beans are extremely watery and served on the same plate with the rice which they leaked into and some people don't like that. Absolutely no cheese included in the meal. Hhave celiac disease and that is to be taken very very seriously. When I asked if they had gluten-free, they did bring me gluten-free fajitas, gluten-free soft taco shell to put my food in. While we were all eating and there were six of us, the servers kept coming over and asked us if we done? Are we done? Can we clean up the dishes? And we kept saying no we are not done yet. While I was still eating and talking with a friend at the table, they took away my rice, my beans and my gluten- free taco shells. I went back to eating and noticed they were all gone. I asked our waitress what happened and could you get me more soft taco shells which she did but did not get me a gluten-free taco shell which was wrapped in foil and to boot, she only gave me one. (I had three left! ) That is extremely extremely dangerous! To give someone with celiac disease, regular taco tacos with gluten She was our waitress and she knew that I requested gluten-free because I have celiac disease. Between that incident and the service that wouldn't even allow us to sit and relax and eat in a timely manner I will never unfortunately go back to Isabella's. We we're not there an unusual amount of time, but we're being rushed out. Never again and never again for my own health and safety. read more

Nice place Food was good and they have Gluten Free items. Place was clean, service was fast, and the servers are friendly & helpful. Prices are very fair. Excellent & tasty food. Outside area tables too. read more

We love this quaint local restaurant! Service and food are A+. The tortilla soup is the best I've ever tasted. I heard it's grandmas recipe.

Choices offered _ Great variety Everything is fresh, Salads cold & crisp Dinners always hot and delicious Breakfast - all day & yummy made to order & prepared as requested Lunch Many choice & specials (always delicious) Soups are outstanding Isabella's is our go to place read more

Yet another AMAZING sandwich at Isabella's cafe in Ventnor. This was a special that the chef whipped up today and Wow was it fantastic. Melted mozzarella with tomatoes, bacon, basil pesto mayo spread, wonderfully seasoned on perfectly done buttery Texas toast. One of the best sammy's I ever had. Delicious and tasty homies on the side as well. Just another added bonus to everything else on their menu. Always fresh, always delicious no matter what you order for breakfast or lunch. Treat yourself! Amazing food and always the sweetest, kindest staff read more

Isabella's Ventnor Cafe - Sandwich special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventnor City, New Jersey

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The Mexican-influenced menu gives Isabella's an edge over standard Shore brunch fare. Our dishes--Huevos Rancheros and Egg-White Veggie omelet--were served promptly and hot and, most importantly, were delicious! Appreciated the friendly, attentive service, too. Note: I'm guessing this cozy place gets packed on summer weekends, so plan accordingly. We were lucky to visit on a chilly, early-April day when tables and street parking spots were plentiful. read more

Isabella's Ventnor Cafe - Veggie omelette with fruit and English muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventnor City, New Jersey

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I had the buffalo chicken wrap and it was tasty. The fries were crispy and delicious. The place is kid friendly and the servers were anxious to take care of their guests. The seating is a little tight because it is a small place, but the restaurant is nicely decorated. I will definitely eat here again. read more

Great find for first-time visit to Ventnor City. Nice selection of breakfast and lunch choices along with fresh juices. Clean, nicely decorated, street parking, quick service, good quality, fair prices. Can highly recommend. read more

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Excellent!! The Aztec soup is outstanding. Food quality and portions are also fantastic. Our server was attentive and personable. This was my second time and it won't be the last. I have to get there for breakfast soon. read more

Fabulous food! Fabulous staff! Definitely will go back, food is fresh and delicious! Loved everything!

Beautiful cafe, wonderful staff. I wish I took a picture of our food before posting. Everything was amazing, fresh and delicious. We had the Chilaquiles, home fries, blueberry pancakes, home fries and the detox juice. Owner came and spoke to us. 10 out of 10, highly recommend!!! read more

We stumbled in at the start of the transition from lunch to dinner so we were surprised by the dinner menu. Looking for a lighter option to share, we got the tortilla soup and tostadas de pollo. Just 2 tostadas (especially after tortilla chips and salsa) was enough to satisfy our hunger. The soup was flavorful and hearty with thick slices of avocado. In fact, the tostadas had less flavor in comparison. I appreciated the fresh ingredients atop the chicken and beans for a nice balance. It was quiet, as expected for early dinner on a weekday during the 'off season.' The staff were welcoming and gave us privacy as the only patrons at the time. We'd come back to try more options for any meal of the day! read more

A family operated restaurant offering good food and attentive service. A favorite of the locals.

During our #tikitriathlon eating - drinking - shopping. We stopped by for a late breakfast. Cute place with friendly staff. The food was amazing. Tiki hubby and I shared the chicken and waffles. Three quarters of a thick Belgium waffle with strawberries and blueberries and a delicious crispy chicken cutlet. We had plenty and some for later. Waffle was perfect and the chicken cutlet was thin white meat in a crispy crust so good. We sprinkled a little syrup so good. Cute and comfortable restaurant. read more

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Got my delicious breakfast burrito, that came with real house fried potato (not French fries!), that was fried in good tasting oil, got my cup of coffee and enjoying this tasty breakfast at the beach nearby. Thanks for making me smile this morning while eating on your quality food! Thanks! read more

Isabella's Ventnor Cafe - Breakfast burrito, no onion, real home fried potatoes. Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventnor City, New Jersey

I've been to Isabella's several times and I love this local spot. Great breakfast and lunch dishes. To the good stuff: *the waffles foster- waffle topped with banana foster sauce-it's amazing! The bananas foster sauce is exactly as described, served warmed with whipped cream on top. Try one of their lunch wraps, they don't disappoint either! Parking-parking can be tricky during the Somers moths, as street parking is limited. They're open all year round, so come visit during the "locals" summer! read more

Isabella's Ventnor Cafe - Waffle foster - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventnor City, New Jersey

Small cafe right next to the beach! I would say definitely more of a brunch spot! We went here for dinner and it was hit and miss. Some of our party loved it and others thought it was okay. I got the fajitas and they were delicious, my only recommendation is more shrimp in the combination and more tortillas). The owner and our waitress were amazing. Very attentive and kind. The only thing i will say is that some of the staff seemed to have a bit of an attitude but we didn't have to deal with them so much. Again, i highly recommend this place for brunch, that they can't miss!! read more

Cute and impressive establishment ! I had the Bella French toast (amazing!!!) and Italian omelette. Great portion sizes for good prices! Servers were so sweet service was fast and efficient. Will be back soon! read more

Isabella's Ventnor Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventnor City, New Jersey

This is a small but very clean, warm place for bfast,lunch or dinner. The food is all fresh and well prepared. Portions are on the large side. Service is excellent and very friendly. read more

The owner is very welcoming and hardworking! The food was so fresh and delicious. Try the aztec soup! Gracias Lupe! We will be back. read more

During the Covid-19 era it's hard finding a space to enjoy a meal out knowing you're safe and sound. Isabella's was safe all around. Start to finish the service was spectacular and all safety precautions were put in place to enjoy our meal. The wait staff wearing masks and the host area doing the same. Can't beat the BYOB option too! They even gave us a bucket of ice to hold our bottle. Very nice. What we snagged: -Chips and guacamole -Chicken Enchiladas in verde sauce -Steak Quesadilla (Aka 'Case) -Various fajitas -Avocado Salad -All meals came with side of rice and beans too! Everything was delish and hot. Meals came out the same time and we were happy with the water fills and less frequent trips to our table by the wait staff. Again, taking everything very seriously. We've loved Isabella's for breakfast and now know it's even better for dinner/lunch. Highly recommend if you want a safe trip out during these times with a great meal on the side! read more

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Sweet local Mexican restaurant with attentive friendly servers and proprietor. BYOB but they handle corkage and bring ice buckets. we were 8 people and all ordered different dishes. We were all pleased with the fajitas, fish tacos, mole enchiladas and a seafood soup similar to choppino. Outside and inside seating had a nice dessert menu but didn't try. We recommend this restaurant for dinner and breakfast. read more

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This was a go to place, especially for soup. My last dinner there, I ordered the Aztec soup and it was just ok. When the dinners first started, it was outstanding, exceptional, fabulous. For lunch today, I ordered the soup and half sandwich. Today, I stopped eating the soup after a few spoonfuls. After I finished my overly mayo laden half sandwich, the waitress took the bowl of soup and the empty plate away. When she asked, I said I really didn't like it. And she walks away. She quickly drops off the check. I flag her down and say I am still hungry and order a side of fries, $5. She takes the check with her. In a few minutes, I get a few (like you could count them) fries.. The waitress then says she didn't charge me for them and returns the original bill. So, $14 for a handful of fries and a half of sandwich. read more

What a cute little cafe with great service. This was our first time dining here. We just happened upon it after an appointment in Ventnor and I'm so glad we did. We enjoyed the food and can't wait to try them for dinner sometime. read more

Isabella's Ventnor Cafe - Chicken quesadilla from Isabella's cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventnor City, New Jersey

This is our second visit to Isabella's. The food is very good and the service is excellent. The restaurant is cozy with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Isabella's Ventnor Cafe - Churro Hot Chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventnor City, New Jersey

We were in AC for a show, found Isabella's on Yelp. What an awesome find... fresh squeezed OJ, coffee was great. My wife loves Huevos Rancheros, excellent. I had chicken and waffles, chicken was thin like a schnitzel, perfect... the waffle was light and airy with a few berries sprinkled on was an awesome touch. Atmosphere and service were terrific! read more

Great place for brunch and dinner. The traditional Mexican a-fare is more for dinner than brunch. But both - comes with excellent service... maybe a little slow at times but we super time and a consensus effort to be attentive. 1) Brunch = fish platter and solid basic egg combos 2) Dinner is the star with spicy Aztec soup options, chicken tamales, fish tacos, and a solid chicken mole sauce. 3) BYOB I'm not even the biggest Mexican American fan but this place can hit the spot for a post beach occasion. read more

We came here for the first time for breakfast Everything was excellent. Food was great and the service was outstanding Will definitely be back. Thank you for a great meal read more

What a true gem. The food and service were outstanding. We went for breakfast on a short excursion to the beach and boy we were pleased. We met the owner (not Isabella, she named the restaurant after her daughter) and she was charming and so in love with what she does. Very creative dishes with a Mexican flair. We ate outside and it was all in all a love experience. read more

Amazing service, from the waitress to the owner answering at the door. We came in with a group of 6 and they took care of us without any hesitation. 10/10 I would def come back next time I'm in town read more

Stopped here for breakfast on a Sunday morning and the meal was great. I ordered the homemade hot chocolate and it was accompanied by a delicious churro. For my meal, I ordered the Mexican omelet with an English muffin. It also came with potatoes. The guacamole and salsa that came with the omelet added great flavor. My husband ordered the chicken and waffles and enjoyed the meal. The waffles looked really good. When I am in this area, I would definitely come back. read more

Made a reservation for 5:30 during the off season. First thing i found annoying was that both online and on the menu they handed me at the table, it states they tell you to bring your own tequila and they will provide margarita mixers, but when we asked to order some, they said they have not been able to serve them for over a year (at which point I politely suggested they at least update their website if they didn't want to cover it up on the actual menu). They suggested we go to the liquor store down the street instead (we did not). We ordered an appetizer to split, but the server didn't come back for quite some time to take our main entree orders (there were only three other tables at the time). When we did finally get to order, food came out relatively quickly. The food itself was tasty, but as the restaurant got busier, our server never came back to check on us, offer dessert, or refill our empty water glasses. We really wanted to try the tres leches that was listed on the menu, but we eventually gave up and ask the woman bussing tables if she could find our check. It is definitely not a place I need to visit more than once. read more

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