- Jeffrey Lamont Brown
- Dec 22, 2025
SHARING THE IZOLA LOVE
If you’re looking for a thoughtful last-minute gift, sharing the IZOLA love is easy. DIGITAL GIFT CARDS are available and make a perfect way to treat friends, family, hosts, teachers — or anyone who appreciates beautiful bread and hot croissants. You can set it to deliver instantly, or at the future date/time of your choosing or print it out and include in a card or giant wrapped box (I love these!). No fuss required....just happy eating....and they never expire.
THERE'S STILL TIME!
There’s still time to place your pre-order for Christmas Eve. We’ll be open and baking hot from the oven from 7a–2p, and while pre-orders are always the easiest way to skip the line, walk-ins are absolutely welcome. Whether you’re picking up a show-stopping loaf for the holiday table or a box of croissants for the drive home, we’ve got you covered. Our croissants and sourdough freeze beautifully, so you can warm and serve them hot-from-the-oven whenever it suits you.
HOLIDAY HOURS Open every day, 7a–2p Closed Christmas Day Open New Year’s Day
SLICED BREAD IS BACK!
What’s the best thing since sliced bread?Sliced bread returning to IZOLA. Yes, it’s really happening.
We now have frozen, pre-sliced sourdough loaves available online. Just select “Frozen (Sliced)” when adding your favorite sourdough to your cart, and future-you will be very grateful.
If you’ve ever wondered why sliced bread has been such a challenge for us, here’s the behind-the-scenes truth: our loaves are built with a deeply rustic, crackly crust and a soft, custardy interior. Slicing them cleanly requires real power — and just as much finesse. Our previous slicer couldn’t quite pull off that balancing act, and the machines that can are priced like a small car.
So… we leveled up.
Huge thanks to our team for tracking down the right machine and making a road trip to LA to bring it home. Colin, Adrian, and Alik — you’re the best. Because of you, sliced bread is back on the menu!!
Availability is limited, so grab one while you can.
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC
Every Saturday, we host live music at the bakeshop from 8a-1p. Come on by to see how talented our local San Diego musicians are! Follow us on Instagram to see the lineup each week.
This time of year is filled with so many meaningful moments of gathering and celebration. From Hanukkah to Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the turning of the New Year, the bakery hums a little louder, the ovens glow a little warmer, and we’re constantly reminded what an honor it is to be part of your traditions.
Whether you’re serving IZOLA sourdough at a holiday table, bringing croissants to a morning gathering, or carving out a quiet moment on our patio with the winter sun on your face — thank you for choosing to share these moments with us. It truly means everything.
We’re open every day from 7a–2p, except Christmas Day itself. And for the very first time, we’ll be open on New Year’s Day — come celebrate with us. Hot-from-the-oven pastries, laughter, and a whole lot of love to start the year right.
And a little insider tip: our croissants and sourdough freeze beautifully. With reheating directions right on the box, you can enjoy hot-from-the-oven croissants in your jammies — whether it’s a Hanukkah morning, Christmas breakfast, or easing into the New Year at home.
If you’re hosting out-of-town guests, we’d love to see you. Bring them by for a sunny San Diego morning on our patio, or make an afternoon of it with live music on Saturday — good bread, good company, and a little holiday magic.
HOLIDAY HOURS
Open every day,
7a–2pClosed Christmas Day
Open New Year’s Day
LEAVING SOON
Blue Cheese and Walnut Sourdough will be leaving the menu soon!
Wisconsin blue cheese + Californian walnuts = Addictive. Our sourdough team incorporates almost a 1/3 pound each of large chunks of blue cheese and walnut halves into each loaf. Yum....
Stock up now!
CRISPY THE CROISSANT
Last Christmas, we shared a special poem written by our Bake & Sourdough Lead, Chef Lane, and it quickly became a favorite among the IZOLA community. We’re so happy to share it with you again this holiday season.
Last year, my dad, John, read this poem aloud to our family on Christmas morning — dressed, fittingly, in his velvet Santa jogging suit. We lost Papa John this year, and that moment has become one I hold especially close. It’s a memory I’m deeply grateful for.
Thank you, Chef Lane, for sharing your gifts with us and for creating something that continues to bring so much joy.
P.S. If this poem speaks to you, you can also read Chef Lane’s Crispy the Croissant comic strip here.
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS:
Featuring Crispy the Croissant
Crispy and their friends on a cold winter’s night,
Were packed in a box all snuggled in tight.
Twas the night before Christmas, and they awaited the man,
Who would come down the chimney and fall into their plan.
From the kitchen they gazed at the glistening tree,
And saw milk and cookies where they ought to be.
“That should be us!” they said to each other.
“Santa would LOVE 96 layers of butter!”
But one croissant didn’t feel so secure.
Unlike butter, her flavor was much more obscure.
Twas Munchy, the Moroccan Black Olive croissant,
Too funky and naughty for Santa to want.
Then what to their wondering eyes should appear
But a pair of black boots and a man with a beard!
As soon as Santa arrived fireside,
Munchy snuck out of the box to hide.
St. Nick was quiet, and went straight to work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk.
He saw them and toward the kitchen he came.
And they whistled, and shouted, and told him their names;
"I’m Crispy! I’m Knotty! I’m Gooey, I’m Crunchy!
"I’m Sugar! I’m Butter! I’m Swirly! I’m Smunchy!”
They shouted and begged him to please have a taste,
“Those plain sugar cookies would be such a waste!”
Then Santa spotted the runaway treat.
Another croissant he had yet to meet.
St. Nick picked her up and, smiling, expressed,
“You must have fallen away from the rest.
“What is your name, dear little croissant?
“And, tell me, what is it for Christmas you want?”
Munchy trembled, quite nervous was she,
But she told him the truth, as plain as could be:
“I wish to be chosen and loved a bunch.
“But I’m naughty. You probably won’t like me too much.
“Those sugar cookies are tender and mild,
“But me, I’ve got olives! I’m funky and wild!
“And not only that, I’ve got buckwheat inside,
“And sourdough starter and a chocolate surprise!
“With black stripes all over, I’m strange as can be,
“But maybe too wild for you to love me?”
“I’ll admit,” the man said, “that sounds pretty weird,
“But a wild thing is not to be feared.
“Just because you’re different, doesn’t mean you’re bad.
“You might be the best treat I’ve ever had.”
He invited Munchy to fly on his sleigh,
And take the place of cookies that day.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
Croissant in hand, up the chimney he rose;
And Munchy sang out as St. Nick took a bite,
“Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!”
Thanks to Kaushal Patel for featuring IZOLA on a recent visit. Take a peek behind the scenes with Kaushal!
(PS - We're no longer open in the evenings, but look forward to seeing ya every day from 7a-2pm
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC
Every Saturday, we host live music at the bakeshop from 8a-1p. Come on by to see how talented our local San Diego musicians are! Follow us on Instagram to see the lineup! Here are a few of the musicians joining us this weekend.
JOHN AND EILEEN SCHNARR
8-9a
John and Eileen have been married for 52 years and counting. Since 1981 John has written over 200 songs. Having both survived life threatening illnesses just months apart they have come out from under that experience, and joyfully embrace their current season for singing, which came with a soaring duet of Yes!
LEATEA
9-10a
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.
JOSIAH IMPERIAL
10-11a
Josiah began playing saxophone at the age of 9. Over the last 15 years he has continued to craft his skills. Come watch Josiah showcase his talent!
CHRISTOPH KEY
12-1p
Christoph Key's music is rooted in warmth, honesty, and soulful storytelling. He blends gentle atmospheric textures with intimate, heartfelt vocals to create music that feels soothing, reflective, and deeply human.
His acoustic sets offer a stripped-back look into his artistry. Highlighting his voice, emotional depth, and the real stories behind his songs. Drawing from lived experiences and personal transformation, Christoph invites listeners into a space of connection and real-time becoming.
- Jeffrey Lamont Brown
- Dec 10, 2025
OUR NEWEST LITTLEST DROP
Pop ’em until they’re gone.Share ’em… don’t share ’em.We won’t judge.
Meet our Mini Croissants — a 6-pack of golden, flaky joy.Same Normandy Beurre d’Isigny. Same meticulously laminated dough.Just… smaller. Much smaller. More snackable. More “I’ll have one more.”
Perfect for the table. Perfect for gifting.Perfect for disappearing faster than you planned.
Be the first to try them when they drop tomorrow, Thursday. They'll be coming hot-from-the-oven all day long.
Open 7 days a week, 7a–2p
THE SOUNDS AND SCENTS OF THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE
Our Wassail is back for the holiday season! Our housemade Wassail fills the bakery with all the best smells of the season. We simmer apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberries with apple, star anise, cinnamon, and winter spices until it’s bright, comforting, and just a little festive. Served hot — perfect alongside a croissant hot from the oven.
If you'd like to try a sample, just ask any team member. And the first glass is on us...IF you sing the Wassail Song along with us!
Here we come a-wassailing
among the leaves so green
here we come a-wand'ring
so fair to be seen
Love and joy come to you
and to your wassail, too
and God bless you and send you
a happy new year
And God send you
a happy new year.See Chefs Dani and JB singing the wassail song!
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC
Every Saturday, we host live music at the bakeshop from 8a-1p. Come on by to see how talented our local San Diego musicians are! Follow us on Instagram to see the lineup! Here are a few of the musicians joining us this weekend.
SAM HAFEY
8-9a
Welcome actress, session singer and multi-disciplinary artist Sam Hafey to her IZOLA debut.
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.
MADELEINE DENISON
10-11a
Madeleine Denison 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.
CAITLIN LEWIS
11a-12p
Hi, I’m Caitlin. I’m a singer and songwriter from San Diego. I write to reach out to others and validate shared experiences :)
DAN GINDLING
12-1p
Dan Gindling has been playing guitar since 1972 when he first heard the band America and its debut album. Writing music has become his therapy and passion. You'll find him on the San Diego open mic scene where he has been enjoying the journey and hopes you enjoy his music too.