We've been to a LOT of cafes in Durham Region, and there's nothing as good as Isabella's. There's a good amount of seating so you can relax and enjoy a perfectly prepared beverage of your choice, and there's a lot to choose from. Baked goods are fresh and tasty - I love the cookies and scones. They even have ice cream, but it's a bit too much for one person, so find someone to share.

A small but warm, quaint cafe with amazing coffee, food and service! Love the couch and harvest table...inviting! In addition, they offer a few novelty gifts like Cath Kidston mugs, tins of tea and pretty note paper! Central location around the corner from the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel and La Quinta Inn and Suites. You may pass it by as it is a bit tricky to see the entrance but look for the sandwich board outside!

My morning coffee starts here and my afternoon break here helps me thru the rest of the day. The staff is friendly and funny and food is good too!

So this was my first time to this coffee place and there was not a soul around and man did the clerk seem annoyed that I'd walked in. Coffee was great but comparable in price to Starbucks. I'm a huge supporter of local but only if they actually want customers.

Isabella's is another little (very little) gem in downtown Oshawa. The coffee is excellent as are the home baked scones and muffins. Isabella's has a fairly limited but delicious and healthy lunch menu and offers their own gourmet chocolate.