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Holiday Bread

Izola Bakery, San Diego

December 20, 2025 by Chef Marian

I don’t usually eat croissants because of all the carbs and butter. But the holidays are coming and we decided to do a tasting. The last time I had a chocolate croissant was in Paris. In comparison I will say that this was a very fresh and delicious croissant

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Categories Restaurant Reviews Tags Breakfast treats, Holiday Bread, Homemade Bread, Izola Bakery

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