THE ARCHITECTURE OF A MOMENT
There is a specific sound in the bakeshop. It’s not the ovens or the music — it’s the collective shatter of a crust when a croissant is broken in half to be shared.
We believe that some things shouldn’t be subtle. They should be honest. They should be generous.
That’s why we take the long way with our Chocolate Croissant. We don’t settle for the standard one or two sticks of chocolate. We use four. Four batons of Valrhona French Chocolate, tucked into an architecture of 96 precise, buttery layers.
Why four? Because when you’re sitting across from a friend, gazing out at the park, and you pull that warm pastry apart, we want every single bite to be an encounter with intensity.
Always Hot. Always From the Oven.
We treat our Chocolate Croissants like high-level engineering —balancing the snap of the French chocolate against the delicate, airy lift of the dough. It is a simple pleasure, but it isn’t an "average" one. It is a moment of theater, served on a plate.
Come find us at the bakeshop. Bring a friend. Break some bread. Let the flakes fall where they may.
This is the moment.
See you at the table,
Chef JB
OPEN EVERY DAY 7a–2p
In a rush? Just give us a call at 619-289-8358 when you arrive and we'll bring your order out to ya - we call it IZOLA Drive By.
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC
Every Saturday, we host live music at the bakeshop. Please note that due to a special event, live music will be held from 8a-noon this weekend.
Come on by to see how talented our local San Diego musicians are! Follow us on Instagram to see the lineup each week.
MIRO IMANI
9-10a
Miro Imani is a guitarist, singer songwriter, and producer local to San Diego, who just likes to perform and connect with people.
AARON BOWEN
10-11a
Aaron Bowen is a local San Diego musician, guitar builder, and well practiced recording artist. Bowen has recorded and produced many local musicians, he has lifted the music community in San Diego. His musical style encompasses many genres fused into a unique, well sculpted tone, that encapsulates the listener into a trance. Aaron plays at Izola often, we are lucky to have him.
JACQUI MORRIS
11-12p
My name is Jacqui Morris and I sing and play guitar in San Diego. My solo acoustic guitar cover sets include modern pop, 2000s pop and alternative favorites, Americana, and pop country songs.
CAITLIN LEWIS
12-1p
Hi, I’m Caitlin. I’m a singer and songwriter from San Diego. I write to reach out to others and validate shared experiences :)
A SPECIAL AFTERNOON IN CITY HEIGHTS
We had the chance last week to spend time with the students at Access Youth Academy, and it’s something we’ll be thinking about for a long time.
Access Youth Academy is a local nonprofit here in San Diego that’s helping young people explore what’s possible for their future — and we were invited to share a bit about our journey and what it looks like to build a life in food.
What stayed with us most wasn’t what we shared, but what we received.
The students asked some of the most thoughtful, insightful questions we’ve ever been asked. They were engaged, curious, respectful, and incredibly present. From the moment we stepped on campus, we felt welcomed.
It’s clear that something really special is happening there. The level of structure, coaching, and care behind these students shows up in how they carry themselves, and, as we quickly learned, in how they play squash too. They are no joke!
We learned that the program’s focus on squash is intentional. It helps set these students apart, opens doors, and gives them access to spaces and networks they might not otherwise have. Paired with the academic support and mentorship they’re receiving, it’s a powerful combination, and one that’s clearly working. Jenny and I even got a quick lesson from one of the volunteer coaches and may have found ourselves a new hobby...
A heartfelt thank you to Academic Coach Celeen Gharibian, and to the entire team at Access Youth Academy, for the meaningful work they are doing.
If this resonates with you, we’d encourage you to learn more and consider supporting their work. Organizations like this are making a real difference, one student at a time.
LET'S SWEEP ALL 7
Voting for the San Diego Union-Tribune Best Of wrapped up this yesterday, and we wanted to thank you one last time.
Because thanks to you, IZOLA is in 7 categories:
Bakery • Breakfast • Brunch • Business Lunch • Coffeehouse • Desserts • Dog-Friendly Restaurant
If IZOLA has ever been part of your routine — a morning stop, a weekend ritual, a place you bring friends — we’re be incredibly grateful for your support.
We’ve always grown through word of mouth, through this community showing up for us in big and small ways. This is one of those moments where it really counts.
Thank you for being part of this with us.
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC
Every Saturday, we host live music at the bakeshop. Please note that due to a special event, live music will be held from 8a-noon this weekend.
Come on by to see how talented our local San Diego musicians are! Follow us on Instagram to see the lineup each week.
NATE LUCIER
8-9a
Nate Lucier of Nate Lucier's Rock N' Roll Orchestra. Playing original songs that have a rock n' roll vibe, but with a modern feel.
KAHLIL NASH
9-10a
Emerging from the elite San Diego music scene in California, San Diego Music Award winner Kahlil Nash is a Funk/Rock and R&B recording artist/producer who is a multi-instrumentalist. Influenced by artists Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince, Kahlil Nash thrives to entertain his audience.
JACQUI MORRIS
11-12p
We are excited to welcome Jacqui Morris back to IZOLA!
MADDIE MJELDE
12-1p
Madeleine Mjelde is a songwriter and musician currently obsessing over her debut album, Etherlines. This project takes influences from the moments in life that cause time to stop, speed, or cease to exist entirely. With a mixture of folk, indie, and alt rock genres, Madeleine’s music seeks to inspire and restore us to a more beautiful vision of life.
THE WORK BEHIND THE WARMTH
At the end of the day, what we do here is simple. We make croissants and sourdough, we serve coffee, we welcome people in.
We’re not curing cancer, and we’re not saving the world. But in our little corner of San Diego, we take what we do seriously.
There's a certain standard we hold ourselves to - only serving croissants and sourdough that we truly love, made with care and served hot from the oven. And alongside that, creating a space where our team welcomes guests the way they would welcome their own family into their home. Doing these things consistently, day in and day out, takes an incredible amount of focus, physical and emotional effort, and a team of people who show up ready to do hard things.
Lately, we’ve been riding some big swings. Days that are much busier than expected, in the best way, but also in a way that can take a real toll on the team. At the same time, outside of work, many are navigating rising costs of living, personal challenges, and the general weight that life can carry. And through all of that, within these walls, the work still asks a lot. To stay sharp, to move quickly, to take care of each other, and to take care of every guest who walks in.
What’s been incredibly meaningful to witness is how the team shows up in the middle of all of it. You see it in moments like this. Our HR Manager Krystal stepping in to move 50-pound bags of flour, just getting it done without hesitation. You see it in the team members who come in on their day off to cover a shift, who stay a little longer after a long day, or who show up hours early just to make sure they’ll be on time. Again and again, people find ways to keep things moving while still taking care of one another.
There’s a quiet strength in that. A shared mindset of stepping in, figuring it out, and getting it done together.
So thank you for sharing with us the joy that IZOLA brings into your life. What you experience as a guest, a croissant served hot from the oven, a space that feels welcoming and alive, is made possible by a team of people carrying a lot more than you might see.
We’re grateful for them. And we’re grateful for you.
Come say "hi" to our superstar team -
OPEN EVERY DAY 7a–2p
WE'RE GETTING CLOSE
Voting for the San Diego Union-Tribune Best Of is underway, and thanks to you, IZOLA is in 7 categories:
Bakery • Breakfast • Brunch • Business Lunch • Coffeehouse • Desserts • Dog-Friendly Restaurant
Still kind of amazing to see.
If IZOLA has been part of your routine — a morning stop, a weekend ritual, a place you bring friends — we’d be incredibly grateful for your support.
It only takes a few seconds, and it genuinely makes a difference.
Pro tip: hit Command + F (or Ctrl + F) and search “IZOLA” — it’ll take you straight to each category.
We’ve always grown through word of mouth, through this community showing up for us in big and small ways. This is one of those moments where it really matters.
Thank you for being part of it.
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC
Every Saturday, we host live music at the bakeshop. Please note that due to a special event, live music will be held from 8a-noon this weekend.
Come on by to see how talented our local San Diego musicians are! Follow us on Instagram to see the lineup each week.
LEATEA
8-9a
Leatea (San Diego native Dylann Jelden) has been a musician all her life, beginning with classical violin at age 4. She began writing songs and incorporating guitar in high school. She performs regularly in San Diego.
KAILA SHAW
9-10a
Kaila is a self-taught Singer-Songwriter and acoustic guitar player. Her music style is peaceful acoustic, upbeat covers and thoughtful original lyrics and melodies. She usually performs solo, putting her heart into every song and when performing she loves encouraging the audience to experience the music and interact.
CAMILLE RAE
10-11a
Camille Rae has a captivating voice her artistry blends authenticity with beauty. Camille Rae stands out for her ability to convey deep emotions through her songs. Her music, a rich tapestry of Neo-soul, R&B, and Jazz, is heavily influenced by harmonious vocal arrangements and melodic bass lines. This eclectic fusion creates a sound that feels both timeless and innovative.
AARON BOWEN
11a-12p
Aaron Bowen is a local San Diego musician, guitar builder, and well practiced recording artist. Bowen has recorded and produced many local musicians, he has lifted the music community in San Diego. His musical style encompasses many genres fused into a unique, well sculpted tone, that encapsulates the listener into a trance. Aaron plays at Izola often, we are lucky to have him.
MADDIE MJELDE
12-1p
Madeleine Mjelde is a songwriter and musician currently obsessing over her debut album, Etherlines. This project takes influences from the moments in life that cause time to stop, speed, or cease to exist entirely. With a mixture of folk, indie, and alt rock genres, Madeleine’s music seeks to inspire and restore us to a more beautiful vision of life.