Isabella Bakery
1659 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Isabella Bakery is a cash-only neighborhood gem in Andersonville where homemade Guatemalan breads and empanadas steal the show—no overwhelming menu means every bite lands perfectly. The owner's wife personally charms customers with samples and genuine conversation, creating an intimate space that's equally welcoming whether you're grabbing a quick pastry on a Saturday night or settling in for a slower coffee moment with family.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Cash only.
Google Reviews
I was pleasantly surprised by the pastry I got. Admittedly, I only came in because I had 10 minutes to spare on a Saturday night and didn't want to wait in the frigid cold outside. I was happy to find they were still open (almost 6pm) and warm! I'm not sure what I ordered, but…
Loved their Guatemalan bread. Yummy! Cash only. Bread could be from 1 something to 8 if you want the larger one.
Yummy sweet bread and empanadas with homemade flavors🙏😋not overwhelmed with variety which means you really can’t go wrong. Skip the chain store and get your coffee and treat here. There are a few seats inside to inhale your first bites. Cash only, so you know only cool people…
Incredibly affordable, delicious and not too sweet baked goods. The owner (well, she referred to herself as the owner's wife) talked to me for a bit, and gave me a sample of something I hadn't tried from Guatemala and told me her family has run shop for 20 years. I'd much rather…
I was in Andersonville last week, and so I visited Isabella Bakery to get some sweet bread. The lady at the store was super nice and friendly. Their sweet bread delicious as always, also their Guatemalan tamales which are a little pricey, but they tasted good. I highly recommend…
Crema Reviews
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