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Isla & Co - Williamsburg

Restaurant · 66 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States · United States

4.9 on Google · 2,015 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 19, 2026 · 245 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

999 reviews examined

Google rating
4.9★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.9★

754 examined reviews

Flagged
25%

245 of 999

Coverage
50%

999 of 2,015 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that this Australian-style café offers a vibrant neighborhood spot for brunch, coffee, and cocktails in a stylish, well-kept setting. While many highlight the inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, and popular dishes like avocado toast and espresso martinis, others describe certain meals as mediocre or overly sweet, and mention occasional issues with inconsistent service and pricing.

+ Repeated strengths

Friendly and Attentive Service

Reviewers frequently praise the warm, welcoming, and helpful staff and servers who enhance the overall dining experience.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-03-16

The staff was incredibly attentive! It's rare to find a place with both outstanding service and equally amazing food, but this spot delivers on both. Desiree was especially kind and warm, making our experience even better. This place is now...

5★ · 2026-01-31

Amazing service! Alex, Christiana, Elina, Saint and Gerson were awesome!

Cocktails and Espresso Martinis

Reviewers often highlight the drink menu, particularly noting that the espresso martinis and specialty cocktails are delicious and a highlight of the visit.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-11-04

Isla and Co is a real gem for cocktail lovers! 🍸 Their Espresso Martini is simply incredible, probably the best I've ever tasted: perfectly balanced, smooth, and with that delicious little kick of coffee. The bar has a cozy and stylish atm...

1★ · 2026-05-23

Closed by 9:30 on a Saturday……

Brunch Food and Popular Menu Items

Many reviewers enjoy the flavorful brunch options, singling out dishes like the avocado toast, breakfast burrito, and mushroom toast for high praise.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-04-06

The expresso martinis vwere fantastic. We had breakfast burito, mushroom toast and avocado toast and we loved it. Recommend this place. Thank you

5★ · 2026-04-11

Food, atmosphere, and service 👌 we got the avo toast add the salmon and the isla breakfast burrito, don't sleep on the hashbrowns! Def top brunch places in NYC

5★ · 2026-07-14

Came back for the smashed avocado toast at Isla Co. and this time added the smoked salmon. Zero regrets. The first round without protein was already phenomenal, but the salmon takes it somewhere else entirely. Thick sourdough, creamy avocad...

− Repeated complaints

Inconsistent Service and Delays

Some reviewers report slow service, long wait times for food or tables, and inattentive staff who failed to check in or refill water.

2 supporting reviews

3★ · 2026-05-23

While the food was good and the place was super cute, the service was lacking. The server only took our order and we never saw him again. Didn’t refill water. Didn’t check on our food. Didn’t tell us to pay at the table. When we left he was...

2★ · 2026-06-17

Worst espresso martini of my life. Seemed like they were short staffed and didn't have a bartender making drinks

Unremarkable or Overly Sweet Food

A subset of reviewers find certain dishes to be average, overly sweet, or underwhelming given the price point and ratings.

3 supporting reviews

3★ · 2025-03-16

Not sure why rating is so high - very average food and much worse than many places in the neighborhood. Friendly service. Probably better for brunch than dinner.

2★ · 2026-03-28

I’m sorry but I don’t understand all of the positive reviews here. I had the short rib burger which was undercooked and the toppings just didn’t work well together on the thick bun. The waffle we had was sickly sweet bordering on inedible....

2★ · 2026-07-09

The food was not great, but not bad enough for me to give this place 1 star. Skip the waffles unless you’re a fan of unbearable sweetness and the mushroom toast is nothing to write home about. The hashbrowns were good. I’m not sure if the...

Pricing and Extra Fees

Reviewers note that prices can be on the higher side and mention unexpected upcharges for dietary modifications or substitutions.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-05-09

Had a late breakfast here on a Friday morning and it was very peaceful. The food was beautifully presented and tasted just as good. Only critique would be the higher prices, but this is the market we are in these days, sadly. Great Aussie c...

4★ · 2026-01-18

Really nice food! The staff are so nice and the vibe is great. My only issue was charging $2 extra for the GF bun on the breakfast role when they swapped the fries for a salad and didn’t include the hash browns, without even flagging that w...

4★ · 2026-07-05

Food was a little overpriced but the restaurant was nice, clean and easy to grab a table! I will be visiting again for one of their deals they have during the week like the martini and burger combo.

Good for

  • Weekend brunch and casual daytime catch-ups
  • Cocktail enthusiasts looking for espresso martinis
  • Outdoor seating and pleasant interior ambiance

Avoid if

  • You are sensitive to high noise levels or crowded weekend scenes
  • You are looking for budget-friendly casual dining
  • You have strict dietary restrictions that require precise cross-contamination safeguards
Summarized from 246 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2025-03-13 to 2026-07-18 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Mar ’2512232
Apr ’258917
May ’2511118
Jun ’2520
Jul ’2500
Aug ’2500
Sep ’2500
Oct ’2510
Nov ’2521
Dec ’2500
Jan ’269444
Feb ’268719
Mar ’264826
Apr ’2610223
May ’2613718
Jun ’2611827
Jul ’268620

Rating distribution

5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Evidence

  • burst 7 occurrences — worst: 12 five-star reviews on 2026-03-28 vs avg 1.3/day
    Show all 7
    • 5 five-star reviews on 2026-01-01 vs avg 0.0/day
    • 6 five-star reviews on 2026-01-03 vs avg 0.3/day
    • 7 five-star reviews on 2026-01-17 vs avg 1.1/day
    • 10 five-star reviews on 2026-01-18 vs avg 1.4/day
    • 10 five-star reviews on 2026-01-24 vs avg 2.0/day
    • 12 five-star reviews on 2026-03-28 vs avg 1.3/day
    • 9 five-star reviews on 2026-03-29 vs avg 1.6/day
    weight 1
  • low activity account 197 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 245 flagged reviews.

Chuong Ho profile photo

Chuong Ho

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-01-01

burst low activity account suspicion 95
Kimberly Jackson profile photo

Kimberly Jackson

1 review

★★★★★

2026-01-01

burst low activity account suspicion 95
Tate England profile photo

Tate England

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-01-01

Chef's kiss
burst low activity account suspicion 95
Ayush Sharma profile photo

Ayush Sharma

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-01-03

burst low activity account suspicion 95
Isabel Olivo profile photo

Isabel Olivo

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-01-24

We had an incredible time! The food, drinks, atmosphere, and service were all top-notch. Saint was always checking in, so attentive and caring. I’ve never had a server like that before. The seafood basket and dessert were absolutely delicious!
burst low activity account suspicion 95
Sofia DiGiandomenico profile photo

Sofia DiGiandomenico

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-28

burst low activity account suspicion 95
Melissa Provenzano profile photo

Melissa Provenzano

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-28

burst low activity account suspicion 95
Parker Guzio profile photo

Parker Guzio

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-28

Christiana slayed divas up queen
burst low activity account suspicion 95
jimmy bosch profile photo

jimmy bosch

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-28

christiana was excellent and made our expeyvery enjoyable
burst low activity account suspicion 95
Jonathan Peguero profile photo

Jonathan Peguero

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-28

Delicious food, great staff
burst low activity account suspicion 95

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