Go for vegan tamales. Would prefer white, rather than yellow cheese dip - just looks like the canned yellow stuff, although fairly flavorful. The featured salad would be MUCH improved but the dressing is overly acidic and caused the other diner to experience a coughing episode. Made a suggestion to work on the balance last time I ordered, but suggestion apparently didn't make the cut. So, I'm trying again - add HONEY and cut the biting astringent taste. The potato soup gets rave reviews! read more

This place is to heck and gone for us downtowners but worth it! Great service from young bunch (usually), Diet Coke , tamales are great pizza as well..we get almond and sausage, extra cheese and no sauce. On their brick oven crust it's the bomb. Dessert for us is lemon icebox pie with extra whipped cream. They'd get a 5 if they had strawberry shortcake more. Spouse likes the salmon a lot, I'm pesto pasta person. read more

The food here was excellent. The emphasis is definitely on the vegetables, but there is enough on the menu to satisfy the non-vegetarian also. Great place. read more

Went here after a hike. We were expecting a small place, but this place was giant on the inside! No way we were waiting for seats. Interior is subtly decorated, but it didn't matter because the food was great! We split the dip sampler appetizer (salsa was spiced up and chunky), the tomato soup (sweeter than expected), and the nutty bird sandwich (sunflower seeds were a nice addition). I'll be going back and recommend it! read more

Pretty good little neighborhood spot. Great tamales and hamburgers. Service good, too.

I am 13 years old and I was astonished by the taste of the blt it was escicit and magnificent

I had their Super BLT. Overall the sandwich had a good flavor to it. The cheese sauce add an extra something. Once thing I would have appreciated would have been some thicker sliced tomatoes. Since I ordered a BLT. read more

I really only like the veggie tamales there, but hey they kept me coming back over and over. It gets a strong 4 for that reason. I do like that they have a separate menu for vegans/vegetarians. Definitely recommend going by if you've never been. read more

I always have a nice experience at Izzy's. Friendly people and clean restaurant. My absolute favorite thing on the menu is the veggie tamale! So good! read more

My father has Celiac's disease and this is hands down his most trusted gluten-free friendly restaurant in Little Rock. It's easy, fast, delicious, and moderately priced. Very family friendly, and always a good choice. read more

Izzy's is a staple for our household. We go there typically at least once a week. To be honest, there is nothing overly fantastic on the menu, but it is broad and everything is done well and fresh. There is no bagged lettuce for salads, and the tamales are fantastic. You can also buy them to go and stick them in the freezer to cook at home. We do that often as well. And my wife and child have to eat gluten free, and they are a local restaurant that gets that and accommodates well with a dedicated GF and vegetarian menu (maybe even vegan, but we don't go that far). The staff is awesome and accommodating. Definitely worth going to support a local owner and restaurant, and the menu will cover the different tastes of the whole family. read more

Don't go after 8:00 pm. You'll have to listen to very loud high-pitched vacuums during your entire meal. Food is always good. Atmosphere tonight is painful. read more

To be honest, when I first heard about Izzy's I was told it was a Mexican/American restaurant. I have not had very good experiences with Mexican places - they are mostly all the same food, usually filthy, and you really don't know what you are eating. So, I was a little concerned about eating there. Well, I was either wrong or misinformed. The food was not really the type of Mexican I have had in the past, although I ordered something else. The place was not filthy either. The grilled chicken sandwich was great and the pizza was really good. I do have a few suggestions for improvement, though. - The waiters/waitresses could be a bit more attentive. - The sweet tea could be a bit sweeter and a bit fresher. It tasted like it was old or something. - They should serve baked potatoes (not microwaved) and potato salad. I don't really care for potato chips or fries. The funny thing is that Izzy's appears to be having an identity crisis. It looks like it can't decide whether it wants to be Mexican/American, have a theme of young/wild/cool, or a tea shop (they have several types of tea and doodads from China for sale). All things considered, I would go back and I would recommend giving Izzy's a try... read more

As a Gluten free girl, I like Izzy's. They have a good GF menu and will do what they can to help you feel certain about how they prepare the food. Loved the taco salad, and the tamales. Give it a try if you are GF. read more

I have been here a couple times and it has become one of my favorite places! Perfect for a casual date lunch/dinner or to go with friends and family. Menu has a nice selection! This is why we often choose this because while I am always in the mood for a pizza... my boyfriends wants a nice burger or pasta. Love Izzys! read more

Izzy's is a Little Rock staple with decent, fresh food at reasonable prices, but what really sets them apart is their selection of loose leaf teas. Combine any of them with the casual atmosphere and you have a recipe for a relaxing afternoon or evening meal. read more

There are restaurants that really teleport you to somewhere else, and of all places, California? California. Izzy's is clearly the work of someone who loves the Bay Area, but all the same is rooted in Little Rock. Best for their salads and tortilla soup -- a go-to menu item when I can't figure out what else to get -- they mainly focus on pizza, which is not anymore on my menu. Like a lot of retail, they're closed on Sundays, which is a shame. read more

Tamales are amazing. Staff is super friendly. I love the pizza. I have been 4x in the last month to try something new and I have not been let down yet. read more

Fantastic locally based restaurant that focuses on fresh, healthy food for everyone! Check out their extensive vegetarian and vegan menus (the veggie tamales are great!). Before you leave, make sure to get a slice of the lemon icebox pie and a package of fresh tea leaves! read more

One of my favorite places to eat anytime I am back in Little Rock! The nutty bird sandwich is incredible! The new chicken pizza has been my favorite thing on the menu since I was 14!! The cheese dip and tamales are of course a classic! There's no going wrong at Izzy's! read more

One of the better restaurants I've been to! Great service, and many options of food. They had a nice selection of vegetarian/vegan food options, which is great. I had the veggie melt without cheese and the tonato basil soup and it was fantastic! The taste was wonderful and they were both hot (heat wise not spicy). I would recommend stopping by!! read more

I was looking for a restaurant that we could actually carry on a conversation so it needed to be both quiet and have a variety of food. Through reviews, we found Izzy's. Fresh food made from scratch, not noisy, and it offered a variety including pizza, tamales, salmon, soups, salads, sandwiches and milk shakes. My husband said the tomato-basil soup was the best he had ever eaten. I loved the tortilla soup although there was no crispy tortillas in it. The food was so plentiful that a milk shake divided by three of us as our desert was left unfinished although we all liked it. The waitress was excellent and we did not have to wait for refills on water or wait for the bills. It is a bit out of the way from North Little Rock but it was a beautiful day for a drive and we thought it was worth it. Especially since the irises were blooming and smelled heavenly. read more

Went to Izzy's with my husband for Fathers-day dinner and couldn't have been more disappointed. The menu was truly lacking in options...it was soups, sandwiches, pizza, or pasta. No steak and only one option of fish (salmon) and chicken (grilled). My husband ended up getting a burger because nothing else sounded good. I ended up settling for a chicken tortilla soup that tasted like progressive from a can. I'd call it a fail. read more

My beautiful fiancé and I come here every now and then. We absolutely love it. The food is great and we have never had an issue with the service. They are super friendly and the atmosphere is very laid back. I'd recommend trying any of their tea options. read more

This place has been a consistent family favorite for close to a decade now. The tortilla soup is the absolute cherry bomb baby! The nutty bird is a fun lunchtime detour when paired with their potatoe soup ( crack in soup form ). They have good tamales, not great, but surprisingly good. Can't think of anything I would avoid. Go put it to the test. It will at least be average at worst. read more

The Nutty Bird with the potato soup rocks for lunch! The Chicken Tortilla Soup is the DEFACTO STANDARD! I've not had the tamales, but a good friend of mine can't believe I haven't tried them yet - after being a patron for 15 years! Oh well Kama I think I'm addicted to the tortilla soup. I'm sure I will get around to the tamales soon enough. This is a favorite restaurant of mine. read more

One of my all time favorite restaurants. Not only is the food outstanding, the service is great. Everyone is so kind. Great place to grab a bite. Don't miss out. read more

We found Izzy's online while looking for a good place to eat that had some options for my wife. She's still nursing our baby and the baby has some intolerance to dairy and egg. We got there and we're greeted by a friendly staff that took care of us the whole time! My eldest son and I split a Karnivore pizza, my wife had a Karnivore without cheese, and my middle son had a kids grilled cheese. All the meals were great! We felt welcome there and would recommend it! Our boys were also fascinated with the monarch butterfly sanctuary they have our front. Very cool! read more

I was traveling for work in Little Rock. My coworker and I stumbled upon this place and ate here everyday for lunch. The food was amazing- especially the tomato basil soup! The waitstaff remembered us and welcomed us in everyday. The owners also recognized us each day and thanked us for coming in. The food and drinks also came out promptly which was perfect given our short lunch break. Would definitely recommend and would love to go back for the amazing tomato basil soup if I am ever in the area again! read more

I ordered the Greek salad with salmon. The poached salmon was over cooked and flavorless. I expected the salad to be larger especially since it cost $13. I was still hungry when I left. Overall, the experience was very disappointing as not only was the food sub par but the service was extremely slow. For the price, I would recommend the Greek salad with salmon from Taziki's. read more

Izzy's is one of my all time favorite places to eat! Super friendly wait staff and excellent food are a GREAT combination! I love their salmon Niçoise salad and their tortilla soup is one of a kind! read more

Inclusive, creative menu. Not only do they have a number of gluten-free and vegan dishes, but they also utilize ingredients you don't normally see (goat cheese, sunflower seeds, various teas). A little pricey, but the ingredients are fresh. read more

My family loves Izzy's! We always find items on the menu to please all our varying tastes. The food is consistently well prepared and delicious. Our favorite items are the tamales, covered with chili--so very good! But we love other items too: strawberry salad, Izzy's salad, chicken salad sandwich, their classic burger, spaghetti...and my child loves their pasta & rolls. Service is usually always good here and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Little Rock is fortunate to have such a great local restaurant! read more

Izzys has fairly good food but I don't believe that it's very fresh. It tastes like it's from a can or something. The man who rung me up at the cash register was a complete rude asshole. on their receipts, there's a huge section for tips. You can circle 15, 18, or 20%. I clearly underlined 15% (probably should've circled it) but none the less, it was a clear underline. I had eaten with my friend and had bought nothing but a small scoop of ice cream (which was completely overpriced at $5.50.) anyways, as I gave the man my receipt, he looked at it and said "are you going to leave a tip for your server..?" It doesn't sound that rude but the way he said it completely pissed me off. You never ask the customer if they're going to leave a tip. Because they might do it in the moment just to avoid some spectacle, but they will never return to the restaurant because they were made to feel uncomfortable. It sounds dumb but it's entirely true. And I can say that I will never return to Izzy's (until they can hire a professional staff.) read more

The basis for this review is that I've read other Yelpers compare Izzy's tamales to Doe's tamales. So I wanted to do my own comparison. The result is that they can't be compared. They really are two different tamale styles. Doe's is more greasy and meaty with a thin masa shell. While Izzy's is more of a traditional tamale with coarsely chopped meat and a thicker masa shell. In their menu, Izzy's tamale platter is described as two "BIG" tamales with chili on top for $9.95. The already-dehusked tamales are actually medium-ish with a scoop of chili on top. The platter, which is more of an appetizer, is definitely over-priced a buck or two to put it nicely. Also, the presentation of the platter with a corn husk on the bottom was annoying. It was messy pulling it out from under everything so I could eat the chili. Ok, ok. I also got a little bowl of cheese dip and some chips as part of the tamale platter. But I don't think chips and dip should be a part of a tamale platter. The tamales themselves are actually good enough to stand alone. Not "I'll-be-back-tomorrow" good. But maybe later in the month. The chili was chili. It was ok. I would order a bowl of it. Surprisingly, the cheese dip was tasty, without being too salty as most dips tend to be. Too bad the chips themselves suck. They are the typical salty, bagged-tasting, white corn variety. Some fresh, just -outta -the-grease chips would be perfect with their cheese dip. I also had the gaucamole dip, which wasn't as chunky as I would have liked. Also it was a bit on the salty side, which took away from that fresh taste you normally get from gaucamole dip. So I didn't devour it as I normally would. I'm still curious what their other food is like, so I'll be back. read more

Disheartened about our visit to Izzy's today! Normally service is great but today we went in for a late lunch. The place was practically empty. We were seated and served our drinks promptly however we continued to wait on our server. Another person arrived, seated, served drink and order taken prior to anyone acknowledging us. We waited a few minutes then made the call to leave. I made an attempt to notify the manager and was told that unfortunately when they are slow things fall through the cracks. Not sure how 2 people sitting at a table by the front counter in an empty restaurant "fall through the cracks". Overall feeling when I got off the phone was they have plenty enough business so they weren't to worried about my unfortunate experience. Sigh...disappointed -- at Izzy's Restaurant, Farm and Apiary. read more

I often eat lunch there, and dinner about every two weeks. Tamales are not that special, but their hamburgers are as good as they get. Salads are great. Staff are friendly and helpful. Portions are sized right. And the lemon pie is really good. read more

Super family friendly! I was lured out to this restaurant by the promise of tasty vegan tamales and was pleasantly surprised. I love that they have a vegetarian and vegan menu, my whole extended family has been many times just because all of my family members can find something suitable. Quick service, good food, great salads! Admittedly the food here isn't going to knock-your-socks off but the whole experience is thoroughly enjoyable. read more

Izzy's is a great place to go and eat. You can't beat a milk shake, pizza, and lemon ice box pie from here.

Healthy food, but a little bland for my taste. Also the location is kind of far out. The portion size was good and I liked the option of ordering whole wheat pasta. read more