But of course I would be drawn to Flower Child! I looove this place. It's actually one of my favorites to eat lunch at. Yesss, Flower Child for life!! It has a warm and nice atmosphere with lovely friendly service from the staff. My meals always arrived in just a couple of minutes... never a long wait time. Everything I've ordered was delicious and healthy. The flavors blended sooo well together...compliments to the chefs. Highly recommend it to the Yelp Community!!! read more

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Meh, it was ok but not that exciting. I had the Cobb Salad, we also had the Poke Bowl and the Mediterranean Chicken Kabob. Menu descriptions set up my expectations for something else. I was hoping to see abundant lettuces, some avocado, healthy pieces of roasted turkey, punchy gorgonzola vinaigrette. I got what seemed like not a lot of lettuces, watery diced up sliced turkey spread throughout, some fresh avocado, and a mild but tasty vinaigrette, and some good pickled onions. So it wasn't what I was expecting for a Cobb Salad, but rather felt like a watered down and small version. Chicken Kabob had only small diced up chicken, no chunks of chicken like you might expect and no smoky flavors. Tuna poke had some good raw tuna, rice, greens etc. But what I really felt like was going on here is that instead of price inflation we have portion reduction. All our bowls were on the smaller side, though the prices are still decent for what you can get nowadays. Lunch for four almost $100. Just not deeply satisfying. Service was quick and prompt and there is plenty of great outdoor seating. Looking for an ok healthy bite you can go here, but reality did not meet my expectations here. read more

Saturday, 3-25-2026: After trying FC in Las Vegas, we had to try this one in Del Mar. We stopped for a late lunch here before continuing to the San Diego Home & Garden Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. When we first arrived, we noticed it had the same artsy, loft vibe & decor as the one in Las Vegas. At first glance it seemed like it had a small interior but then we noticed the stairs to get to a lower level to the left of us. This led to a very spacious room! Love the decor and the layout. There's more seating outdoors, which we attempted but it had too cold of a breeze so we decided to sit indoors. We were greeted warmly by a nice young man at the counter. My hubby told him we had eaten at the FC in Las Vegas and he told us he was going to train as a manager in Las Vegas. I ordered the Chicken Yakisoba Bowl and hubby ordered the Chicken Entree with brown rice and sweet potato fries with dip. We easily found a table in the lower level as there was hardly anybody down there. But, as the time progressed it became full with young soccer players and their respective families. Apparently, the soccer games ended in the nearby fields & they all descended upon FC. Our food came out quickly. I savored my Chicken Yakisoba Bowl chock full of crispy vegetables and flavorful chicken. It was huge so I had to take leftovers to go. My hubby loved his meal, too. We look forward to returning here where they serve delicious, healthy offerings and friendly customer service. read more

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Great taste with good quality ingredients. Had lunch from here today for the first time. The chicken noodle bowl was delicious. You can taste the quality of ingredients, with the freshness and perfect flavor. Would definitely come back again!!! read more

My husband and I went to San Diego to celebrate our 10th anniversary, and we found this place while exploring. The customer service was great, the vibe was good, and the food was excellent. My husband, for once, did not complain; he loved everything about it. read more

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The service here was terrific! Emily kindly went through the menu and pointed out her favorite dishes. I went with the Tofu w/ Sweet Corn Quinoa and Parmesan Broccoli. This was the tastiest vegetarian dish that I have ever had! The ambiance is very artistic & open with plenty of indoor & outdoor seating options. Also, there is plenty of parking, and this location is right off the freeway near the Via de la Valle exit. Thank you, Flower Child... I will definitely be back! read more

The food is healthy and tasty. Jake who checked my out on my takeout order was great. So helpful, kind and outstanding Customer Service!

Vegans and vegetarians rejoice as Flower Child blossoms in this busy shopping center serving a plethora of health-conscious dishes balanced in nutritional value, flavor and texture. This packed parking lot seldomly has spots near the storefronts but if you venture further out, you should be able to find some spaces sprinkled throughout the lot. There's a good bit of churn so even if it's full during peak times, you'll eventually find a spot after circling a bit. Flower Child has a pretty big footprint within the mall hosting an upper area with a more cafe feel with smaller tables and stools and a lower area with larger tables and booths. The register is on the top level where you'll place your order for takeout or dine in. If you do dine in, they'll give you a number to place at the table you end up sitting for their staff to deliver the food to you. Their menu is quite extensive ranging from wraps and salads to more traditional American entrees with a combination of meat and side dishes. For those with dietary restrictions, you're bound to find something that fits your craving. Their sides are probably the highlight given the variety and richness in flavors. I ended up getting the salmon entree which got completely overshadowed by its two sides. The salmon itself was overcooked and lacked in flavor yet was serviceable in boosting the protein content of the meal. The mac and cheese was creamy and hearty despite being gluten free, however, I'd prefer more bite to it. The cauliflower was flavorful and was super enjoyable to eat due to its tenderness and size variability between pieces. As a whole, the dish had everything you'd want but individually, they wouldn't have stood up on their own. In addition to the savory, the sweets are also something to consider. The chocolate chip cashew cookie has great texture as you bite into the chunky yet moist dessert. The crunch from the nuts and the soft, sweetness from the chocolate make this decedent snack a great capstone to your meal. We also ordered one of their sangrias to share among the table and it was quite refreshing. It wasn't too complex in flavor but it was a nice change up to the typical tap water. The staff were very friendly throughout the meal service including the one who took our order and the one who served our meal. Overall, Flower Child clearly is making a statement with its menu full of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free items. Their dietary inclusive environment welcomes all types of eaters to come enjoy their creations while maintaining a balance of all the food groups. The execution of their dishes are a bit lackluster and some items, even their prized sides, are hit or miss. The prices are reasonable for the variety of food you're getting but the portion size is on the smaller side. If you happen to be in the area and are looking for a good combination of healthy ingredients for a quick meal, then Flower Child might be a good option for you. Personally, I wouldn't travel far for this but if you're looking for a healthy detox while needing to eat out, it's not a bad option! read more

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Great option if you are looking for a nutritious meal, ordered the Mother Earth bowl and was great, would come again for sure!

Came here from Pilates Class. Food was delicious! I love the layout of the restaurant and bright ambiance. The service was great too. Food: Mediterranean Chicken Kabob - Delicious flavor! Veggies & chicken cooked perfectly and I loved the fluffiness of the rice with quinoa. I also enjoyed how the veggies still have some crunch and they weren't mushy. Avocado Hummus with Pita & Raw Veggies - Fresh crunchy veggies, the colorful carrots were my favorite, pita was packed with healthy grains and tasty. Avocado hummus was the best part. Chocolate Chip Cashew Cookie- I love a good chocolate chip cookie. Perfectly chewy and a bit of crunch. It has just the right amount of buttery flavor and the chocolate was fantastic. The cashew and coconut were pleasant additions too. Loved it!! For healthy and tasty meals in the Flower Hill Promenade at Del Mar give this restaurant a try! read more

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I always go to Flower child if i crave a heathy, nourishing but hearty salad or a warm bowl with veggies and protein. This fast casual restaurant offers healthy and balanced meals. The kids menu is excellent and doesn't have any fried ingredients and fairly priced. There is a beautiful and large outdoor back patio with plenty of shade. I love trying their seasonal sangrias ! its a counter order place, so service is minimal yet polite. My only suggestion for them to offer coffee and some breakfast or brunch forward choices. read more

Flower Child - Seasonal sangria - Salad Near Me - Del Mar, California

I've been to multiple Flowerchild locations now, and unfortunately this last visit was a bit of a miss. I would give 2 stars for how the service left me feeling, but decided to give 3 due to the chicken enchiladas. We ordered the chicken enchiladas to go and decided to try the queso dip since we've never had it before. First of all, the container was only about half filled. If this is the same amount you get when dining in, I'm not sure it is worth $9. Secondly, and this is the red flag for me .. since I made the dietary lifestyle choice of no fried food (due to no gallbladder this was one type of food I decided to give up), I asked if the tortilla chips that accompany this dip were fried. Typically they are, so I thought it best to ask. The employee that helped us was kind; however, in general, if an employee does not know, I rather he or she go ask instead of saying, "I think they are baked." Regardless, I trusted what he said and we did not upgrade to veggies in luei of chips. Upon arriving home and unpacking our takeout bag, we noticed that the chip bag was oily. Therefore, I called the restaurant, and initially I thought it was fortunate that the employee that picked up was the same one that helped us. However, after I explained the situation, I was taken aback by his response. He got defensive and said he would never say they were baked if they weren't (this was after I asked him over the phone if he could ask a manager or chef if they were fried, then going and checking, and then now saying they were fried). At that point, I knew this conversation was not going anywhere, so I thanked him for his time and hung up. I don't know whether to feel upset or hurt. Unfortunate experience, and I hope to have a better experience next time. read more

Flower Child - Chicken enchiladas to go with extra pickled onions - Salad Near Me - Del Mar, California

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the staff were all fantastic, super friendly, patient, & knowledgeable of the menu. amy (cashier) & Hannah (server) were both adorable & helpful. really lovely experience & yummy food to boot! read more

Amy took our order and was great - giving us great recommendations for what to order and Hannah was our server, who was also fantastic, super sweet, and attentive. The food and service here is top notch! read more

Flower child never misses. Their menu is versatile and inclusive (lots of gluten free and vegetarian options). You order at the counter and your food is delivered to you. We had our food on the table in less than 10 mins of ordering. Very spacious and lots of places to sit inside and out. read more

Flower Child - Tofu Entree with Mac & Cheese and Kale Salad - Salad Near Me - Del Mar, California

This place is one of the best place to go for GF food. Love everything they have here.

Ok I wish I took a picture of my food but I killed it so fast! I first tried the wrap with steak which I wasn't crazy about but we tried it another time and I got the Chile beef bowl...amazing!! The beef is very tender and has sucha strong, intense flavor (in a good way). The bowl is just missing a sauce of some type as it is just a bit dry overall (the beef alone doesn't make up for it). The sides here are amazing. I've tried the roasted vegetable medley, broccoli, and Brussel sprouts and all were fantastic! read more

Time and time again, the food here always tastes so fresh and healthy without feeling heavy! If you're a cheese lover don't miss the queso dip appetizer, it's rich, creamy, and seriously addictive. Their seasonal dishes are also worth trying! The interior at this location is spacious and beautiful, with additional seating downstairs and outdoor patios. Service was friendly and efficient. Wish they had more locations in the SoCal area! read more

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I have been here twice so far and really enjoyed the food. The location is very spacious inside, and has plenty of parking. You order at the counter and they give you a number to place on your table. We had a larger party, and there was plenty of room just down the stairwell. The food here tastes very fresh. This time I had the soba noodles which I greatly enjoyed. It does have nuts in it, some vegetables, and chicken. They also had 2 house made sangria flavors, and they let us sample some to decide the one we wanted. Both were pretty good and I ordered a glass. I tried a bite of the sweet potato fries which they served with ranch that tasted like it was made in house. They were very good and a bit addicting. I definitely would recommend checking this place out if you want something fresh and healthy as they have a good amount of options for that. read more

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Ordered Flower Child for a catered lunch and the meeting attendees were beyond impressed. Healthy food that actually tastes amazing. I can't comment on the service or the ambiance since my was delivery but I can tell you that the delivered food arrived hot, fresh and delicious. Def will order from them again and try to get the actual restaurant too. read more

Such a healthy yummy options! They have great bowls and salads here. I also love their ice tea bar and tend to mix and match all three. Very casual spot and also a good place to bring your work if you want to have lunch and get some stuff done. read more

This restaurant is pretty large. There's an outdoor patio in the front with a small indoor area with additional seating around the main entrance where you order. Then there's a large room downstairs and a nice large outdoor patio in the back. Everything is decorated really cute. The staff is nice and friendly when they took our orders at the counter and when delivering our food to the table. I'm deducting stars because the portions were pretty small for how much I paid. I ordered the $17+ braised bed pot roast plate. What got dropped off at the table looked like half an order with a small scoop of mushy mashed potatoes. $17 plus a fountain drink was a $23 lunch before I even added the tip. For an average tasting lunch. Maybe I should have ordered the wrap like my friend. It had a full size wrap and came with a small side salad. Parking was also a nightmare. Not enough parking for all the restaurants,businesses, and Whole Foods. read more

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Healthy and delicious food, kind service in a spacious location and zen ambiance as well !

OK, yeah so definitely a four star establishment. This was OK in terms of the variety of food and the amount of food that they give you, I went with the yelpers: I tried the turkey avocado wrap, and I got a soup on the side, which was pretty good. We went for a work lunch and the other options looked pretty good but overall, I would say a variety of other flavors or sauces could help enhance the flavors. read more

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Went to celebrate my sister's birthday at one of her favorite restaurants, Flower Child in Del Mar. The restaurant was bright and airy and the staff was welcoming and very attentive. You place your order at the counter, find a seat and they bring the food to you. Drinks are self serve. The atmosphere here is casual and relaxed. We arrived at 11:30 am on a Sunday and the restaurant didn't get busy until 12:30 so get there early to beat the lunch crowd. I decided to order the Steak Plate that included two sides. I chose macaroni and cheese and smashed gold potatoes. The steak was perfectly cooked and tender. The smashed potatoes were light and fluffy and the mac and cheese with aged white cheddar and parmesan was creamy. The perfect sides for the dish. I also tried the Red Mango Acai iced tea which was decaf, but I really enjoyed the Rose Petal lemonade which was sweet, tangy and refreshing. Overall, I really enjoyed my first visit to Flower Child and will definitely return. From the friendly staff to the casual feel of the restaurant, it's a great place to relax and enjoy a meal with family and friends. read more

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Valerie, chef Zen and team were so kind and accommodating with my dietary restrictions!! Loved it!

Cute space, the menu has a Nice variety, good service the only challenge is parking...

I'd say the second experience of coming here and being a little mindful of picking items that I'd assume that wouldn't have anything spicy in it. I did well with the kale salad. It tasted as if it was chopped finely and then blanched; as its body of the kale retained its crispiness with some type of sauce that may have been similar to green goddess and was happy to blend it with the gluten-free mac & cheese that was cooked well and creamy. And the steak was cooked to perfection with a little bit of sea salt dashed on the top as the steak as it did come, medium rare. It was pre-sliced and arranged beautifully on the plate. I am incredibly full and very well satiated. This time there was plenty of seating inside as well as outside as the ambience was quiet and very tranquil. The staff they had a lot of people working and two were ready to take the order as soon as I walked up. read more

Flower Child - Avocado Hummus - Salad Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Late lunch at Flower Child today in Del Mar and it hit the spot! Not too crowded, service was quick, and everything tasted so fresh. Tried their new sides--absolutely delicious and paired perfectly with my salmon. Healthy, flavorful, and satisfying! Definitely coming back. read more

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First time to have lunch.. Food was cold, not even warm. I ordered steak with side roasted brussels sprouts & sweet potato. Steak was blant too. My expectation was it will hot food, temp wise. Never again. read more

I've been here three times, and I've ordered the same thing twice because it's sooooo good. The Mother Earth entree is fresh, filling, and delicious. Highly recommend. I had a salad another time which was good, but their entrees look like where it's at. Cool vibe, nice people working there. You order at the counter, which is perfect if you're on the go like I always am. read more

Flower Child - Mother Earth - Salad Near Me - Del Mar, California

Love this spot! Great for families, kids and adults. Tasty, nutritious meals and lots of seating outside and inside. Have catered it for bigger groups and eaten there many times! read more

The food is really really good. Well seasoned and prepared perfectly. Tastes like homemade and fresh. The service was good. The store is clean and spacious. read more

Great meal and very allergy conscious staff. The kebab plate had a good flavor, the veggies all were fresh and flavorful, and it was a perfect portion! read more

Flower Child - Mediterranean Chicken Kabob - Salad Near Me - Del Mar, California

Located in the Flowerhill plaza is this healthy, beautiful, and spacious restaurant. I hosted a brunch for my MeetUp Fun Diego Ladies this past Sunday. There were 11 of us and we all loved the food here! I ordered the vegetable chopped salad and loved it! I forgot to ask for dressing on the side, but was very pleased that they added just the right amount. The light and citrus vinaigrette was very refreshing. I really appreciate how all of the veggies were very fresh. My only negative feedback was the cucumber skin was a bit bitter. Service was quick and friendly. We each ordered at the counter and food was delivered to our table. I look forward to coming back to try other menu items. read more

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I needed to find a healthy eatery in Del Mar with outdoor seating to see my friends for lunch. We tried Flower Child for the first time and loved it! It's cute, casual and healthy. The price was reasonable, especially for the quality of the food. We can't wait to go back! We found our new favorite place where we would like to get together. The menu has a good variety of healthy options with simple, healthy and flavorful vegetarian (and some meat) ingredients. With my diet and trying to eat healthy, usually I feel limited looking at the restaurants' menus when I go out but the menu here had some great options for me. I had Chopped Vegetable Salad with Salmon ($20) The salad was fresh, and the miso lemon vinaigrette was delicious with the salad and the salmon as well. The salmon was a good cut and cooked perfectly. I was completely happy with the food! The service was nice and friendly at the counter. The food came out quickly. The tables were clean. This place is bigger than it looks from outside. It has a large downstairs seating that leads to a cozy courtyard patio. The parking was easy since I could park in the mall parking lot, but I can imagine it could be tough depending on the time of the day. It seems they have extra garage parking. read more

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Service is very good, food has gotten much better than it used to be in terms of taste and quality

Ridiculous prices and portions keep getting smaller. Run by teenagers with poor service. Never on time. Forget it in the afternoon. Nobody seems to be working. read more

Great food and great service! Mediterranean chicken kabob bowl was delicious. Outdoor patio is perfect for wanting to get some work done

Ashley was super helpful. We had the ginger sesame salad and kids steak bowl. We both finished our plates! The cookie and brownie were delicious! Thank you again! read more