Isetta Cafe Bistro

I had the pleasure of enjoying a breakfast sandwich at Isetta Cafe Bistro, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations. The sandwich was perfectly balanced, with incredibly fresh ingredients. The bacon was crispy, adding just the right amount of savory crunch to every bite. The greens were vibrant and fresh, complementing the rich flavors beautifully.

The ambience of the cafe is warm and inviting, with a calm, relaxed atmosphere that makes it a perfect spot for a morning meal. To top it off, the staff was professional, friendly, and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Isetta Cafe Bistro is a fantastic place to start your day with great food and a welcoming environment. Highly recommended!

Such a great hidden spot in West Vancouver.
The Cafe has such a nice vibe, it’s always lively, the food is always great and service is friendly and consistent.
The interior is well designed with its mid century charm and outdoor/indoor seating.
You can tell they get a lot of regulars because it’s situated right on marine drive and it’s a great spot for cyclists to stop in for a quick drink/bite.

The breakfast sandwich might one of the best out there. We absolutely LOVE it and highly recommend it.
We’ve tried a few other items on the menu and it never disappoints.
Another delicious one is their grilled cheese and tomato soup (come hungry because the grilled cheese is huge).

Overall we highly recommend this spot!
It’s a must!! ☕

And if you’re into collector cars there’s a garage next door with some pretty fun vehicles! It’s rarely open but it’s nice to just look in the window.

Oh! And another bonus is for the summer months they have a gelato stand outside now and it’s amazing!! A treat for sure!

5/5
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If you love cars and bicycles, this is the place for you. Just a heads up, the menu has changed from some of those that are posted on here so just be aware.

Easy to order, they have number service so the food comes to you. Coffee was good, beans from Nemesis I believe. But plenty of patio and indoor seating. Loved all the cars rolling thru, a joy to get there a well.

A perfect Spot in Vancouver for a coffee, fresh salad or just a nice spot to read, relaxe or indulge in the moment. The atmosphere at this place is indeed special and calm. I loved it there. The interior design is supreme and so cozy. The staff is super friendly and the coffee was delicious. What more could you ask for? I had the garden greens with feta, a ginger beer and a coffee and we sat on the patio on a sunny summer day.
The gelato that they offer is also yummy!
I definitely wanna come back!

What a great cafe to visit! I had an iced matcha latte with the Isetta breakfast. The food was really good with high quality ingredients. My matcha latte was made with high grade matcha, however it was lumpy and I could tell it was not sifted before mixing. I'm not too particular so I still drank and enjoyed it. The ambience of this place is amazing. We were immediately greeted by warm earthy tones and thoughtfully placed decor. The quintessential cafe environment if you ask me.

Such a nice and cool place. I can tell they put so much thoughts and investment in this place. The bar and furnitures are beautiful, space is well designed with many natural lighting and open space. I cant tell enough how pretty this cafe is. I havent tried the food but I def come back for brunch.

Isetta is a routine stopover for many including cyclists and motor car enthusiasts. Coffee and breakfast are delicious and the kitchen does a great job at being consistent in their delivery while using fresh ingredients. Overall, great vibe and place to meet others. Parking can be a challenge but there are more stalls at the back of the restaurant, just make sure you stay within the lines for obvious reasons. Staff are friendly and welcoming. It’s a must stopover while in West Van.

Good breakfast and espresso place. The iced cappuccino can be made by pouring the espresso on ice and topping it with half steamed and foamed milk.

Atmosphere is the best you get. The last two times, I didn’t like the food as before and never experienced a good coffee, But I still like the place so much because of the atmosphere and location itself.

My husband & I just visited Isetta Cafe for the first time last week. We were greeted & served by Manelique. She was so full of energy & really offered us the Best service. Isetta has the best coffee we have had for a long time & our lunch was superb. The atmosphere is great & it’s a super place to enjoy a yummy coffee anytime. Thank you Manelique, you are great at your job & you were the most friendly face at the cafe!

What a cool place! I still remember this being an e85 gas station.
The cafe/ bistro has an old diner feel but more modern and updated. There are classic car galleries next door and the collection is very impressive.

Both food and drinks were very good. We liked muffins, sandwiches, and latte art particularly. We also liked Loop brand juice they carried. It was very refreshing!

It is located on marine drive near lighthouse park in West Van. This route on marine drive between Dundarave and horseshoe bay is my favorite drive route with scenic view. Very nice in summer with your top down. Highly recommended along with this cafe!

It is very busy but everything is made local including the bread! The spicy sandwich is bar far… I shouldn’t eat for the rest of the day! Outlets are all by the walls and there’s a space for everyone. Couch, shared table to co work, booths, as well as high bar tables and the bar itself!

Food is fresh and rich. The sandwiches are usually gone by 1pm!! Don’t drink coffee so can’t tell you about that one 😅 — drove 40 mins to come here. Too bad they don’t open later!!

This place is so picturesque. They also prepare an excellent capuccino with the right balance of acid and milky sweetness. They ran out of food so I can't comment yet. Of note is the Isetta museum after which the Cafe is named. The Isetta was the first mass produced car to do 94 mpg in 1955. It was an Italian design licensed by several manufacturers all over the world including BMW. There are also several vintage cars in storage. Who knew about this slice of history?
Update: They have excellent food. Feeling vegan? ratatouille and tomato soup ( just mention no cream)
They have excellent clams and mussels in white wine sauce with great happy hour prices between 2-5PM

Great place to sit down for a cup of coffee with friends. Their food is really good as well and they made some create latte arts! The owner is also a car enthusiast with some cool collection beside the coffee shop.

Secluded in a private neighborhood. Very serene and quiet environment. Food , sandwich, coffee , soup, cheese melt are some of the best Ive tasted in Vancouver.

Wow, first time back in over a year and like a fine wine, Isetta just gets better with time. Upon entry we were greeted and welcomed by happy employees which is a rarity these days in many transactional establishments. The people in line were smiling and chatting - this is all a credit to the ownership and their vision of creating an "in your kitchen/home-like" atmosphere. Our meals and coffee were perfect - quality ingredients and the right value for price paid. There really are no downsides at this place... They should consider a second location somewhere in the city as the concept, atmosphere, staff, service and products are a winning combo!

Morning After Sando. That’s what it’s called and it hits the spot along with a great cup of coffee. The atmosphere is chill, bright and interesting. Worth the time to visit.

Really great coffee and delicious food. Great spot to hang out.

Very cool spot with tasty treats and decent coffee. Didn’t get to try any food but it looked really good! The atmosphere and classical cars were super interesting. Would definitely come again!

One of the best cafe in West Vancouver. Amazing vibe and great food. Had the best tomato soup