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!

everything is made to order at family-owned Cafe Isabella. the breakfast burritos are filling, and if you eat there, they include chips and salsa. (if you order to go, you get the chips only.) my bf said the hot sauce used to be free, but now it's $1, which we don't mind. be careful, it's HOT. there are only a few tables outside -- i'm not sure why they don't open up the indoor seating when it's busy -- and you pretty much clean up after yourself, so turnover is usually quick. we like the farmers and best friends burritos, which are $14.95 each before tax. they come PIPING HOT. like so hot it's still steaming by the last bite even when it's windy out. what is this sorcery!!! they also have a breakfast sandwich menu, where most things are under $10 i think, but we stick to the burritos.

Very cute spot. THE WAIT Very 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. PARKING Parking 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-FRIENDLINESS Not 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 stars Very 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!

A small establishment located in Nob Hill, Cafe Isabella is a great breakfast spot for a grab and go meal or to enjoy in their limited outdoor seating space. The cafe is run by two very sweet ladies. I got their Lox Bagel, and it was a hearty meal that kept me filled for hours. The ingredients were fresh; the cuts of lox were thick and the avocado was a sweet addition! The bagel itself had a soft, chewy center and a satisfying crispy outside.

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

This is such a neighborhood gem! It's family-owned and I had the pleasure of meeting the mother and daughter. For food, they had many good breakfast options! We ended up getting the Kimchi toast along with some juices on one side, and the. A pizza bagel with extra cheese and salami from the other side. The staff are very friendly and I love the outdoor tables and chairs outside. It was so nice to eat out in the sidewalk on a sunny day. Definitely need to go back!

My favorite breakfast burrito restaurant in the city! It's a great place to go to if you're craving a breakfast burrito and trying to get the best bang for your buck! I typically get the Farmer's burrito and add sour cream to it. I would say a breakfast burrito is typically around $16 after tax and tip. The staff here are nice, welcoming and are knowledgeable about their menu. You are not able to go inside, so you will be waiting outside for your order to be completed. It takes them a bit to prepare orders (around 15 minutes), but trust me, it is worth the wait! I end up eating half the burrito during breakfast and finishing it up during lunch! Counting down the time I can try this restaurant again!

Such an electric vibe with the most wholesome workers. There is seating available inside and outside. Food selection includes burritos, breakfast sandwiches, and right next door the sister owns a healthy foods options. The burritos are big and sizeable for breakfast. Packed with flavour, not super spicy but they have sauce on the side if you want that. Comes with chips! This is a place we come back to time and time again. Worth the walk up and down the big hill. Go support your local small businesses!

I looooove this spot! Isabella is also super lovely. Don't sleep on their hot sauce! It's a good spot to grab a breakfast burrito then go to Ina coolbrith or you can sit in front of the storefront where they have outdoor seating. Overall a solid spot to get a burrito :)

I know this compact Nob Hill cafe has quite a following for their burritos and breakfast sandwiches. One look at the robust selection on their vertical chalkboard menus convinced me that they must be good at them (photo: https://bit.ly/41wUUyk). Unfortunately I had breakfast by the time I came upon this cafe, so I was more focused on their caffeine choices. The $7 Matcha Latte was definitely worth a pit stop (photo: https://bit.ly/3o6MtLI). There were only three chairs available on the sidewalk, so I was lucky I got to sit down in one of them to enjoy it. Hopefully next time I'll work up an appetite scaling Nob Hill for one of their breakfast sandwiches. One question though, am I too old to order the $8.75 Student Burrito? LATTE - 4 stars...nice, smooth and just sweet enough AMBIANCE - n/a...couldn't really see through the doorway SERVICE - 3.5 stars...order came out fast enough TOTAL - 4 stars...more than just coffee at this tiny Nob Hill spot RELATED - Exploring Nob Hill? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2IfTVOB