Isla
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Isla is a small, easygoing bakery cafe on Victoria Road in Drummoyne, formerly Bowan Island Bakery. It suits an early coffee and a muffin, scroll or sourdough, with plain food made for eating rather than photographing. Drummoyne Park is a 6-minute walk away.
About Isla
Food at Isla
Isla works as a bakery first: muffins, cinnamon scrolls, sourdough, palmiers and sandwiches or wraps with a side of leaves, plus a pie. One long-time regular calls the raspberry muffin a must and describes the food as simple and good. Reviewers also name the chai latte, and a matcha latte appears among the drinks on its tables. Breakfast is served.
What to order: Raspberry muffin · Cinnamon scroll · Sourdough
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers consistently rate the coffee, with several calling it a favourite and one regular saying they have come for decades. Chai lattes get a mention too, and cups come out in proper ceramic.
Facilities at Isla
What visitors say about Isla
- 💬Coffee that regulars return for
- 💬Friendly, attentive staff, even when busy
- 💬Simple, tasty baked goods: muffins, scrolls and sourdough
- 💬A relaxed, comfortable room
Near Isla
Visitor tips for Isla
- ✓It opens early on weekdays, so it suits a coffee before work, and closes by mid-afternoon.
- ✓Drummoyne Park is a 6-minute walk if you want to take a coffee and a muffin outside.
Getting to Isla
The address is 183 Victoria Rd, Drummoyne NSW 2047, on the busy Victoria Road shopping strip.
FAQ
Is Isla the same place as Bowan Island Bakery?
Yes, Isla is the new name for Bowan Island Bakery at 183 Victoria Rd, Drummoyne.
What is Isla known for?
Reviewers praise its coffee, raspberry muffins, cinnamon scrolls and sourdough, all served by friendly staff.
Which park is closest to Isla?
Drummoyne Park is the closest, about a 6-minute walk.