Great gluten free restaurant! I don't have to stress about what I can't eat when I go here! And the food is amazing!
Diana R.
You order & pay first from their small cafe then find a table in their outdoor seating area. The gentleman that helped us (possibly the owner or manager) was very nice and personable. The yogurt parfait is simple and delicious and comes in a big bowl with fresh fruit and housemade granola. I ordered the quiche but they forgot to put it in the oven so I had to take it to go cold since we didn't have time to wait for it. The gentleman was very apologetic and offered us a dessert item from their case of yummy looking desserts but I declined. Mistakes happen and the fact that he tried to make it right was all I needed and appreciated. The iced matcha latte was good. The Mayan Mocha was good if you like cinnamon and spices. We'd definitely come back when in the area.
Julie H.
Tried Nectarine Grove Cafe today for the first time. I am blown away. The gf croissant is so rich and buttery. The Turkey-Avo sandwich is filling and has fresh ingredients. Friendly staff and easy to order for take out during the lunch hour. I will definitely be back!
Jennifer Braidwood
I ordered a coconut milk latte and it tasted like plain burnt coffee. Definitely a disappointment. The smoked salmon toast was pretty good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
McKenna Avery
Love this place! They have chagacinnos and wonderful healthy baked goods with organic ingredients and vegan gf options. Laron was SUPER sweet by helping me decide what to get and explaining everything so well. She is so kind and made the experience. Thank you! Will definitely be coming back anytime I’m in Del Mar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Smitha S.
A delightful restaurant for paleo, AIP, SCD, grain and or dairy free diets. I adore the homey latte, Mint chip smoothie, everything paleo baguette and the sunshine bowl. My husband and kids loved their items, especially the dessert treats.
Kris L.
The menu is not extensive but they have a nice variety of breakfast, salad, sandwiches, a soup of the day, plus yummy desserts and pastries. We had the fig prosciutto and tripping vegan sandwiches. They were out of croissants so the prosciutto was on a brioche bun but still excellent. The vegan was healthy on a dense yummy sourdough with big slabs of portobello plus avocado, garlic aioli and I think sun dried tomato. We had to try dessert and really liked the magic bar. The brown bottom cake was also good, with a surprisingly light top layer that looked like a chocolate chip cookie but was light and buttery tasting. I will definitely come back and try a few more items.
Leland Thomspon
Look if you have to eat gluten free eat here. It’s amazing. YOU CAN HAVE A CHOICE OF BREADS. You can just eat and not worry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jules F.
We go here twice a week and have been for about 3 years. Is it good? It's phenomenal. Gluten free Mecca with vegan and veg options. We have 2 loaves of their sourdough bread at our house at any given time but spring for English muffins in weekend for the hollandaise. Eating here is delicious, and the treats are next level. My daughter loves the hostess cupcake (okay I do too) but any old cupcake or cinnamon roll or cookie are quite good here. The one thing I don't like is the croissant, go figure. They also serve up local kombucha and healthy add ons. I'm a huge fan!
Tom C.
Another hidden and rare find. It is very hard to impress me with breakfast pastries and items. Most places just get their items from a third party, and these items nearly always taste like an afterthought. Not this place. As I asked the gentleman at the counter about the different muffins and croissants, I could tell by the level of detail that he was going into that these are not run of the mill breakfast items. I typically don't like over 95% of bakery items available at most breakfast or pasty places as they are typically way too sweet for me. I asked the gentleman his opinion, and he went into great detail (there was no one behind me). The ingredients are nearly all organic and locally sourced. I tried the pumpkin muffin, the chocolate banana muffin, and the chocolate croissant. These items were full of natural flavor and had very little added sugar. I can now see why the gentleman spoke with such enthusiasm. Too bad they are not located in Orange County, as I would end up here all the time. As I was leaving, a line started to form. I can definitely see why, and I look forward to my next visit to this rare find. Edit: this is the correct location for my review.
Nectarine Grove has been on my list for a while now, and I'm glad I finally tried it! This location is in the same plaza as Cucina Enoteca, so there is available parking although it can be pretty impacted. It wasn't too busy when I came on a Sunday morning, which was nice. The cashiers were super friendly, although it felt like the service was very slow albeit friendly--think, you're at Trader Joe's in a hurry but they're so friendly to every customer. Since we weren't in a hurry, I didn't mind but just something to keep in mind. The vibes here are very relaxed, SoCal ambiance so it's really not too surprising. We ordered a quiche to share, breakfast tacos, and the breakfast sandwich. Everything here is gluten free so it's great for folks with dietary restrictions, I couldn't tell a difference. Our favorite was definitely the quiche--it was the most special item we ordered and probably the only item I would come back for. The breakfast mains were good as well, but nothing overly exciting and something I feel I could replicate at home for a fraction of the cost. Not sure I would return but I'm glad to have tried it out!
Kate F.
I love that this place is completely gluten free with a wide variety of baked goods and sandwiches. The owner was very friendly and gave some good suggestions. Unfortunately they were out of croissants and I had wanted to try the Fig and Proscuitto Croissant. Artichoke and Goat Cheese Quiche - 5/5 great mix of flavors ; I love goat cheese in anything; it made the dish Cinnamon Roll - 4/5 - it's a bit dense but that tends to happen with gluten free options but it was full of cinnamon and they give a generous serving of icing to go with
lisett Negrete
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free facility with plenty of vegan options. All sauces are vegan.
Food / restaurant / employees are great, but they have NEVER answered the phoneDietary restrictions: I have a number of dietary restrictions, which they are able to accommodate and the food is so fresh / tastes amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Andrew Lombardi
Food and service were excellent. $30 for a breakfast sandwich and smoothie is really expensive
Great gluten free restaurant! I don't have to stress about what I can't eat when I go here! And the food is amazing!
You order & pay first from their small cafe then find a table in their outdoor seating area. The gentleman that helped us (possibly the owner or manager) was very nice and personable. The yogurt parfait is simple and delicious and comes in a big bowl with fresh fruit and housemade granola. I ordered the quiche but they forgot to put it in the oven so I had to take it to go cold since we didn't have time to wait for it. The gentleman was very apologetic and offered us a dessert item from their case of yummy looking desserts but I declined. Mistakes happen and the fact that he tried to make it right was all I needed and appreciated. The iced matcha latte was good. The Mayan Mocha was good if you like cinnamon and spices. We'd definitely come back when in the area.
Tried Nectarine Grove Cafe today for the first time. I am blown away. The gf croissant is so rich and buttery. The Turkey-Avo sandwich is filling and has fresh ingredients. Friendly staff and easy to order for take out during the lunch hour. I will definitely be back!
I ordered a coconut milk latte and it tasted like plain burnt coffee. Definitely a disappointment. The smoked salmon toast was pretty good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Love this place! They have chagacinnos and wonderful healthy baked goods with organic ingredients and vegan gf options. Laron was SUPER sweet by helping me decide what to get and explaining everything so well. She is so kind and made the experience. Thank you! Will definitely be coming back anytime I’m in Del Mar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A delightful restaurant for paleo, AIP, SCD, grain and or dairy free diets. I adore the homey latte, Mint chip smoothie, everything paleo baguette and the sunshine bowl. My husband and kids loved their items, especially the dessert treats.
The menu is not extensive but they have a nice variety of breakfast, salad, sandwiches, a soup of the day, plus yummy desserts and pastries. We had the fig prosciutto and tripping vegan sandwiches. They were out of croissants so the prosciutto was on a brioche bun but still excellent. The vegan was healthy on a dense yummy sourdough with big slabs of portobello plus avocado, garlic aioli and I think sun dried tomato. We had to try dessert and really liked the magic bar. The brown bottom cake was also good, with a surprisingly light top layer that looked like a chocolate chip cookie but was light and buttery tasting. I will definitely come back and try a few more items.
Look if you have to eat gluten free eat here. It’s amazing. YOU CAN HAVE A CHOICE OF BREADS. You can just eat and not worry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We go here twice a week and have been for about 3 years. Is it good? It's phenomenal. Gluten free Mecca with vegan and veg options. We have 2 loaves of their sourdough bread at our house at any given time but spring for English muffins in weekend for the hollandaise. Eating here is delicious, and the treats are next level. My daughter loves the hostess cupcake (okay I do too) but any old cupcake or cinnamon roll or cookie are quite good here. The one thing I don't like is the croissant, go figure. They also serve up local kombucha and healthy add ons. I'm a huge fan!
Another hidden and rare find. It is very hard to impress me with breakfast pastries and items. Most places just get their items from a third party, and these items nearly always taste like an afterthought. Not this place. As I asked the gentleman at the counter about the different muffins and croissants, I could tell by the level of detail that he was going into that these are not run of the mill breakfast items. I typically don't like over 95% of bakery items available at most breakfast or pasty places as they are typically way too sweet for me. I asked the gentleman his opinion, and he went into great detail (there was no one behind me). The ingredients are nearly all organic and locally sourced. I tried the pumpkin muffin, the chocolate banana muffin, and the chocolate croissant. These items were full of natural flavor and had very little added sugar. I can now see why the gentleman spoke with such enthusiasm. Too bad they are not located in Orange County, as I would end up here all the time. As I was leaving, a line started to form. I can definitely see why, and I look forward to my next visit to this rare find. Edit: this is the correct location for my review.
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Nectarine Grove has been on my list for a while now, and I'm glad I finally tried it! This location is in the same plaza as Cucina Enoteca, so there is available parking although it can be pretty impacted. It wasn't too busy when I came on a Sunday morning, which was nice. The cashiers were super friendly, although it felt like the service was very slow albeit friendly--think, you're at Trader Joe's in a hurry but they're so friendly to every customer. Since we weren't in a hurry, I didn't mind but just something to keep in mind. The vibes here are very relaxed, SoCal ambiance so it's really not too surprising. We ordered a quiche to share, breakfast tacos, and the breakfast sandwich. Everything here is gluten free so it's great for folks with dietary restrictions, I couldn't tell a difference. Our favorite was definitely the quiche--it was the most special item we ordered and probably the only item I would come back for. The breakfast mains were good as well, but nothing overly exciting and something I feel I could replicate at home for a fraction of the cost. Not sure I would return but I'm glad to have tried it out!
I love that this place is completely gluten free with a wide variety of baked goods and sandwiches. The owner was very friendly and gave some good suggestions. Unfortunately they were out of croissants and I had wanted to try the Fig and Proscuitto Croissant. Artichoke and Goat Cheese Quiche - 5/5 great mix of flavors ; I love goat cheese in anything; it made the dish Cinnamon Roll - 4/5 - it's a bit dense but that tends to happen with gluten free options but it was full of cinnamon and they give a generous serving of icing to go with
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free facility with plenty of vegan options. All sauces are vegan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto Fig Sandwich, 1 Dozen Cupcakes, Croissant Gluten Free, Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll, Hot Pesto Turkey, Bakehouse Breakfast
Food / restaurant / employees are great, but they have NEVER answered the phoneDietary restrictions: I have a number of dietary restrictions, which they are able to accommodate and the food is so fresh / tastes amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Food and service were excellent. $30 for a breakfast sandwich and smoothie is really expensive
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich