Delicious savory croissants! I definitely recommend the muffuletta and carnitas croissants. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fast service and fresh decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Izola - Cold potion (mint tea) and orange juice - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food was fantastic, the Gruyère sourdough was . Angels service was great, he was kind and attentive read more

Izola - Chocolate hazelnut croissant & sourdough bread plate - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is top notch bakery beat the wayfarer bakery by 100% the izola has quality simple ingredients and attention to details is outstanding fresh flowers on table cloth napkins everything fresh boxes to go has details on them to get best tasting bread when at home to reheat or if you decide to freeze bread. Owner is there bussing dishes talking to customers and explaining about the bread and croissant which are so buttery you can't believe He is a person who loves what he does and it shows in his business a must go to get best bread and pastries [[HIGHLIGHT]]area is no great but you will be safe and will have a great experience and great food[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I am no expert, but the baked goods at Izola are truly on another level. The only things I can even compare them to are the bakeries I visited in Europe a couple of years ago. We tried the chocolate croissant, the almond croissant, and the bibimbap croissant. I never would have imagined that savory and spicy flavors could pair so perfectly with a flaky croissant, but it works brilliantly. I have always been a huge fan of almond croissants in general, and Izola version is just as incredible as their savory creation. Even though we were completely full after finishing the croissants, we still could not resist picking up the Lao Gan Ma sourdough. Just as all the other reviews mentioned, it is absolutely fantastic. Walking in for the first time gave me that same special feeling I had decades ago when I first visited the original Extraordinary Desserts. It is that rare kind of place that takes something simple and elevates it into something extraordinary. It is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality makes it well worth every single penny. I cannot recommend Izola enough! read more

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A lot to love here. Not a lot to dislike, honestly. I was only able to meet one biological grandparent in my life. I fondly recall my grandmother welcoming me into her home, embracing me in warm hugs, cupping my face with her elderly, overly-soft hands, inhaling my youth with a sniff-kiss atop the head, and making me feel loved and special. Izola hit me with a Ratatouille-like moment (iykyk) after just one visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This bakery invites you into its brightly-lit space with enticing aromas, greets you with extremely friendly service, and (much like any good grandma) ensured my belly was stuffed with its delicious baked goods.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Though I'd never been here before, I quickly felt at home. *Moroccan Black Olive Chocolate Croissant - beautifully balanced earthiness from both the cured olives and dark chocolate, wonderfully flaky and buttery. I am not an olive lover, but I was intrigued and pleasantly surprised by this offering (not olive-forward, IMO) *Almond Croissant - buttery, flaky, nutty, not overly sweet. This croissant is excellent on its own, but the addition of almond cream really elevates it from "ooh" to "ooh yeah, baby!" *S'mores Croissant - so sinfully delicious, I had to go to confession immediately after I tried it (jk). If you like s'mores, you've got to try this. If you don't like s'mores, you've got to try this. Hot, ooey-gooey, sweet, buttery, flaky, chocolaty...mmm! Order it just for the show (table-side torch session!), stay for the glow (the wide-eyed expressions and smiles that'll appear once you try one...or is that just me?). *Morning Bun - sweet, flaky, and bright. Though this bun is small in stature, it had me doing Sir Mix-A-Lot double takes. I really enjoyed the touch of orange zest in this tasty treat. Methinks I could eat one every morning for brekkie. *Beverages: wifey enjoyed her mango-licious drink while I sipped on a piping-hot Americano The verdict: When/If you're nearby, go visit Izola (or your own grandparents). Quality, service, taste/flavor, cleanliness, order accuracy, and ambiance are all excellent. I'm sure you'll find something to satisfy your sweet and/or savory tooth. I, for one, cannot wait to return to Izola. *** Note: I talked up one of the bakers while eating at the bar and he offered to reach out to the owner for a quick chat and tour of the bakery! Jeffrey, thank you again for sharing your time, your story, and your enthusiasm for some of the best baked goods I've had to-date. ;-) read more

came in today weekday at 11am already busy but was able to park right up front so got lucky seems like the line gets long coz people don't know what to get after standing in line looking at the menu for minutes and still have no clue to order when it's their time . not fault with the restaurant just on observation people holding the line just because they slow anyways when it was time for us to order took a minute to order and pay we were given a number and within minutes our food and drinks comes in serves are pretty efficient and looks happy to be there so that's a plus the food is yum we got the bibimbap croissant and tahitian vanilla knot and two ice lattes and to go a loaf of theirs roasted garlic sourdough the lattes are perfect we shared the bibimbap that was oddly very yummy did not expect it lol and the know was very soft in the inside overall experience is 5out of 5 will be coming back here again [[HIGHLIGHT]]and it's huge place indoors and outdoors seating too[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] they also have sparkling water and flat water on tap that's pretty cool 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

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

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. A lot of seats and table that u can pick from indoor and outdoor. 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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Parking: pay street parking except holiday Restrooms: male and female restrooms downstairs. Wifi: look at the wall by stairs [[HIGHLIGHT]]The smell of goodness you can inhale even while you wait in line outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating: inside and outside patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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 [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of the cafe is really spacious and has a nice minimalistic vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The workers were all really nice and helpful too! read more

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

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio seating was relaxed and pleasant, and the presentation felt thoughtful without being overly fancy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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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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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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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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Absolute best!!! Everything was so delicious and buttery! The owner and the staff were all so kind and welcoming! Did not disappoint one bit! read more

Izola - Croissants! One of each - 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

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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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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

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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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Was intrigued by the BiBimBap croissant, but did not arrive early enough as it was sold out. Was able to get one of the last almond croissant and frozen garlic loaf bread. The almond croissant was flaky and generously filled. We made a delicious grilled cheese sandwich using their garlic loaf bread, which had a soft roasted garlic in each bite. Welcoming staff, indoor and outdoor seating. And what fun to cut your pastries using a large knife on a wooden board! read more

Izola - Frozen Garlic Loaf and Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Second time stopping by at this place and I must say, they have some really good pastries. Drinks are okay, but if you're in the mood of good pastries, this is the spot to go to. Will definitely be coming back more often if I am in the area. 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

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

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful indoor outdoor bakery space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great big pastries, delicately made. Nice coffees. Nice employees. They were sold out of some of the stuff I wanted. Prices a bit high but normal for San Diego. read more

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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

Haven't been here in a hot minute. I preordered a few items online for pickup. So when I arrived there was a a pretty long line. However if you go inside there's a line just for preorders, whew. Speaking of inside, I love their space, it's such a good fit and has serious vibe much like their old location. Loud, live music, community, just a cool feeling on there. Also, the smell inside is so delicious. I mean warm bread is so comforting and welcoming. It reminded me of the original Pizzeria Bianca in Phoenix AZ. So many good memories there. Maybe Izola should venture into pizza and wine territory, just saying. I'll also say, my almond croissant was so so good! Lots of almond paste and oh so flakey and delicious. Their knots are above and beyond, the newcomer brown butter caramel was incredible. See photo and you'll be ordering one too! All in, love this place so much. I think doing pizza and wine in the evening would be stellar given how amazing their sourdough is. Again, just saying. read more

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6.6/10 IZOLA is an artisan bakery and café specializing in croissants and sourdough bread in East Village, Downtown San Diego. I came here after seeing it recommended in a video by Kevin Noparvar. Overall, an okay but underwhelming experience, especially considering the high price point. I liked that they allow dogs. I also appreciated the self-serve water and sparkling water station. Drink - 7 oz Double Valrhona Mocha $5.89: 7.5/10 The mocha was very good. You could really taste the high-quality Valrhona chocolate, which definitely carried the drink. The coffee itself was just okay. Pastry - Signature Plain Croissant $8.62: 7.1/10 The signature croissant was fine, but not really memorable. It was quite big, light and slightly crisp on the outside, but I didn't get the intense buttery flavor others mentioned. The inside wasn't as soft and moist as I expected, a little dry. I also picked up a hint of coconut, which isn't something I really want in a croissant. Could it be because I came closer to closing? But still, I would expect it to deliver. Value & Experience: I did a day trip from OC and put the croissant in my schedule because I thought it was worth visiting. At $8.62, I was expecting something life-changing, better than the croissants I've had in Paris, but I guess not. Heck, even a croissant from Angelina Paris is not this expensive and tastes better. I understand they use high-quality imported ingredients, but it still didn't feel justified. I felt robbed! I'd rather have a slightly smaller croissant at a more reasonable price. Croissants are meant to be an everyday pastry, not a luxury. The mocha was a reasonable price! Service was polite, but not warm or anything special. The decor was casual yet modern. The ambiance was very casual, which did not match the luxury pricing. There are other things on the menu that make me curious. I'd consider coming back to try the muffuletta or bibimbap croissant, and I'd be open to giving the plain croissant another shot. For now though, it was just an okay experience, nothing memorable and not something I'd recommend yet. I came on a Saturday at 1 PM, no wait and parking wasn't hard to find, paid street parking. Service: 6.3/10 Ambiance: 7.1/10 Value: 5.3/10 read more

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My friend suggested to make a visit here before heading out to an event in downtown SD. Street parking is available on first come first serve. It can be hard to find parking, but we manage to locate one near by. As we approached the establishment, a long line was forming. My friend reassured me the line goes by quickly. We ordered the carnitas croissant and coconut latte. The cashier gives you a number and server brings it to the table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can get extremely busy especially for breakfast. Luckily, we were able to find a table for two.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was popping with live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friend and I enjoyed the buttery crispy carnitas croissant which was one of the best I've ever had. Actually, this was my first time having one. The concept is different and truly loved it. Nice presentation! Really liked the coconut latte as well. All fresh ingredients very light and not bitter. Good spot to have coffee and brunch with a friend. read more

Izola - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Open 7-2 pm. Takes online orders, which is ready in 1 hour min. Sign up on their website for 20% off your first online order! Street paid parking. About $2.50/hr. Order and pay at the front. Self seating. They bring the food and drinks out to you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Live music on the weekends, open space. Indoor, outdoor and counter seating, where you can see them bake and prep the goods (HIGHLY RECOMMEND). Lighting is good there for photos too[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Free WiFi: Izola Guest Password (case sensitive): ButterButterButter Bibimbap croissant $16.98: They give you a huge bread knife to cut it with - best idea. FILLED with meat, kimchi, radish and carrot pickles, topped with nori and still kept the croissant light and flakey. It just worked. 10/10 Moroccan olive chocolate croissant $9.94 Huge. I couldn't taste the olives. More of a subtle chocolate croissant. Very unique so we had to get it. We enjoyed it. Loved the layers. 8-9/10 Would absolutely revisit every time I'm in SD. read more

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Izola is my favorite spot for croissants. The concept has evolved over the years; however, I think it's the best place in California for croissants. The difference is the high-quality French butter and their attention to detail. You see all you need to know when you take a cross section of one of their croissants. There are just so many layers. I've been here many times since they opened in 2020. At that time, during COVID, they were famously bringing croissants down in baskets that were lowered from their apartment building. They've now upgraded and grown into to this beautiful space with communal seating. I wanted to come in to try their bibimbap croissant; however, I left home in Long Beach too late, and they were sold out by the time we came in at 10:45am on a Saturday. I got a butter croissant, which I think it's the best way to appreciate the quality of their buttery croissants. Not to say that their everything seasoning croissant isn't great - they're just more garlic and salt forward. Another favorite is their tahitian vanilla knot, which glimmers with their glaze and bountiful black flecks of vanilla bean. Over the years, they've amped up the vanilla flavors by a factor of ten. The glaze is simply addictive. I really look forward to when they release their brown butter caramel knots, which are reportedly coming soon. My next visit will be in May, so I'll have to wait till then. Overall, I haven't found a better croissant outside of France. Croissants are around $9 for a butter or everything seasoned one. It costs $6 for their sweet knots. $16-18 for their "speciality savory croissants", (eg: muffuletta, carnitas croissant, bibimbap croissant) which are basically sandwiches. Quality is undoubtedly reflected in the price, but I highly recommend it! I think the reason for that is because it's evident that Izola spares no expense on high quality ingredients. I haven't found a better croissant outside of France. read more

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Happy accident...... Izola was just a block away from our cafecito spot so we had to swing by. Another bucket list . Such a great spot. Luckily we got there early because when we left, the line was already out the door. Fresh baked items, great vibe & live music. #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #Izola #BakedGoods #CarbLove read more

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