Cafe Isabella

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.

After passing by on a Sunday morning and seeing the long lines, we couldn't resist the curiosity of knowing the secret sauce that attracts such a large crowd. Cafe Isabella is a quaint store primarily featuring take-out, is family-run, and has a breakfast menu containing bagels, sandwiches, and coffees. Because it is family-run, our simple order of an egg and cheese bagel was placed behind the long queue of waiting customers - so we ended up waiting 30 minutes. The bagel itself was nice. By 10 am, they had already run out of their Everything Bagels! So we resorted to a simple Sesame egg and cheese - the ingredients seemed fresh, and the bagel itself was as delightful as an egg and cheese combination can taste.

I just bought my burrito and I had avocado and jalapeño added to it ($4 extra). After eating through more than half of it, I realized it was not added.... Won't be coming back. Burrito was fine but not worth $21 I paid for.

Cafe Isabella is a family run coffee/tea storefront shop that also serves delicious homemade breakfast items.There are seats and small tables along the sidewalk for those who want to enjoy their purchase on site.My wife and I almost always walk down to get a breakfast sandwich or burrito when we're in town, but it seems to be a favorite of locals living in the area.

Stopped by on a Saturday morning, and there was some outdoor seating available. We got a turkey, avocado and tomato sandwich, a bagel, a coffee, and matcha. Both the sandwiches were great; however, the drinks were just ok

Cafe Isabella is a hidden gem in Nob hill!! It's tucked away between houses but the service was great, everyone was friendly and when it's nice out, you can sit outside! Cafe Isabella has a quick and delicious breakfast burrito selection and I will be returning!

Very cute spot. THE WAITVery busy on a Saturday in December around 11:45am, not that many seats, as there are just a few first come first serve small tables on the sidewalk. We were surprised there was seating for 5-6 inside; unclear if no one knew about these tables, or everyone just wanted to be outside. Short line to order, but most people are standing around waiting for their food, which took a good 10-15 minutes.PARKINGParking is not that easy. We got a spot a block away, but it was 2 hour parking til 6pm on Saturdays. We risked it and parked for 3 hours, no ticket.FAMILY-FRIENDLINESSNot specifically in the sense that there were no high chairs or boosters, and it was mostly a young professional crowd. However, my kids were welcome and at home, and they enjoyed the cute decor.* Farmers Burrito ($13.95) - 4 starsVery hearty and filling. The salsa on the chips is quite spicy! Others in our group got croissants and bagels. They were fresh and soft. FYI, I saw packaging for Kirkland smoked salmon in the trash (that stuff isn't bad or anything, but just in case you're expecting fresh caught salmon or something).The bathroom isn't usually open to the public but the owner was nice and let my toddlers use it. The access is very narrow and you walk through the tiny kitchen to a tinier bathroom, and you have to wash your hands in the kitchen sink. Worked out fine, better than nothing!

Very busy on the weekends! However the spot is super cute and they have a variety of items ranging from breakfast bagels, sandwiches and burritos.

A great cafe to grab coffee/ breakfast in SF. Although the wait time was a bit long, the food was worth it as everything came out hot and fresh. Would recommend to anyone local or visiting!

TLDR:I did my research before coming here so my expectations were admittedly high for my visit... and this place solidly met those sky high expectations! They summed it up perfectly after we ate and paid -- these burritos are made with love and you can taste it. Come here if you like saucy, piping hot burritos plus a free serving of nachos on the side.You'll see another cute cafe next door, which is also owned by the same family, that serves healthy smoothies, protein shakes, and super unique / different sandwiches that all look absolutely delicious. ------FOOD:What we got:* I'm sure all the burritos are fantastic, but we tried the Country burrito (5/5) without rice and bacon and it was creamier/cheesier than any other burrito I've ever had. * There was a very generous amount of meat (sausage and ham) in there * The burrito came out piping hot and even 30 minutes later the tin foil was able to keep the other half of the burrito steaming * The nachos were crispy and were a great textural addition to the softer burrito. Not a ton of toppings on the nachos but that's ok, especially if you get their hot sauce for $1 (note, it's pretty spicy)What else they have:* They serve lots of different burritos here, and when we asked for slight customizations (e.g. no rice or bacon) they were able to do that for us easily since everything is made to order* They also have breakfast sandwiches on bagels, croissants (+$1), english muffins, and bread* Next door is their sister store full of healthy options such as smoothies (keto and not), protein shakes, and really unique sandwiches like kimchi toast and Hawaiian paninis ------ENVIRONMENT:* When we came on a drizzly day, their indoor seating was open and could probably seat ~8 people inside among 2-3 small tables. * There are also ~4 small tables set up outside the cafe with 2 chairs each * You'll probably wait in line at the front door of the establishment where the owner will take your order and then come out with your food, especially if the indoor seating is full* It's quite small inside so if you come during a popular time (~10 am on a weekend) there likely won't be too many seats available * Lots of random parking around this neighborhood area ------SERVICE:* All the women who were working in the cafe were so kind and accommodating. They always had huge smiles on their faces, they knew the regulars really well, and they made sure we had everything we needed to have a nice meal