I was very excited to take my wife to this restaurant for lunch on her birthday. They have a Crispy Chicken Salad that seemed like exactly what she would enjoy. It had plantain crusted chicken, dried cranberries, and, best of all, honey dijon dressing - her favorite. We ordered at the counter. The salad came with either chicken tenders or popcorn chicken. The young lady at the counter asked my wife which she preferred and my wife chose the popcorn option. I ordered the same salad, but asked the cashier what she recommended regarding the style of chicken. She stared at me with a blank look in her face. I asked her again which style she recommended. She basically said that they were both chicken, inferring that it was a stupid question. I told her I was concerned that frying small pieces of chicken (the popcorn chicken) might make them dry. Again, she looked at me like I was speaking a foreign language. Or, like my concern was crazy. For some reason, maybe out of frustration, I ordered the salad with the popcorn chicken. And, guess what - the chicken was very dry. Kind of like breaded sawdust. Even my wife didn't enjoy the salad. There was too much romaine and not enough spinach. The dressing was just ok. And, of course, the popcorn chicken was disappointing, to say the least. So, we had a mediocre salad and I was made to feel stupid. The good news is that I took my wife out for a great birthday dinner. read more

Nectarine Grove - Crispy Chicken Salad - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

I am dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free, so I often struggle to find places where I can eat anything without needing a million modifications. With all of that, I also haven't been able to eat a burrito in 5+ years. When I found out that the California burrito was allergen-friendly (aside from the cheese for me), I literally could not contain my joy. When I took my first bite, I almost cried. It was truly incredible. The marinade of the meat was flavorful, the dairy-free lime crema was delightful, the fries were cooked perfectly, and the guacamole was fantastic. The only way you could tell it was allergen-friendly was the texture of the tortilla, which, let me add, did not crumble at the first bite, was not dry, and tasted delicious. I will be driving down here WHENEVER I am craving a burrito. I have not stopped thinking about it since I ate it. Let me also add that I felt great after! I appreciate the effort they put into their menu to make everything high-quality and healthy. Wow, just wow!! I will also add that my friend ordered the burrito as well, who does not have any allergies, and she LOVED it too! A win for the food-allergy community!! read more

Nectarine Grove - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Outdoor lunch during the local art fair is awesome! 100% gluten free paradise. Higher priced and lower level of service from what you would expect. Parking was a hassle, service was minimal, again asking you to tip before you have been given any service. We ate in the outdoor dining area, it was a bit loud and the buzzing Caltrains didn't help that at all. Not sure I'd make the effort to go back! read more

Nectarine Grove - Lunch time! - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

I love their pastries and food! Very yummy and a thoughtful environment. alternative cheese is really good and everything tastes super fresh. My one piece of feedback is that their matcha lattes are really hit or miss based on the barista. I can either get a really nice, smooth matcha or a really gritty clumpy one based on the barista making them. I've had to come home and strain my drink on multiple occasions to get rid of clumps. Which kinda sucks when you're paying like $8.50 for a drink. I've had this happen at both the leucadia and the del mar location multiple times. but i will continue to come because i do love it here, just maybe go next door for my drinks. read more

Wonderful place for breakfast! I really enjoyed my breakfast sammie with the turkey patty and a flat white with oat milk. Their barista was no joke, a ton of locals lining up for their coffees and teas. A sleeper for us was the pancake... I am not sure what they do to it but it is one of the best pancakes I've ever had. We also had the cinnamon roll, pictured. Literally a pound of cinnamon and a pound of frosting go onto it and they warmed it up for us. Cute outdoor patio that is dog friendly, and also a few tables and counter space to sit inside. Please note that their online menu doesn't have everything that they offer in real life, it's more extensive. I added photos for your reference read more

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I've been going here since they opened and the service & prices have continue to be so misaligned. I ordered a burrito for pick up and they charged me $4.50 (making it a $24.50 burrito!) for removing blackbeans and substituting bacon, which was only flecks of bacon not even true slices. Burrito was thin and flat like a panini not even a round full California burrito, and SO greasy. Such a great concept, missing the mark by a landslide. read more

Nectarine Grove - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Such a calm vibe this early morning. Service is always great and the food keeps us coming back. Thanks Nectarine Grove, we will be back again! read more

Nectarine Grove - Protein Plate Breakfast, Nectarine Slam - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Nice people, delicious latte, but the poke bowl was a disappointment. Tough fish and not really satisfying. Their breakfasts are usually quite good, however, so maybe I'll stick to that. read more

Very pleasantly surprised here! Here really lovely aesthetic and very creative menu and definitely would not expect so much deliciousness from a gluten free place! GUAVA MATCHA LATTE Was absolutely delicious! Husband ordered this because he loves a good guava drink and this was actually really really nice. The matcha and guava flavor went really well together and we got it Iced which made it perfect for summer! ROASTED VEGGIE BOWL (GF, V, P, DF, EF) (Seasoned Sweet Potatoes, Artichokes, Zucchini, Mushroom, Bell Peppers, Spinach, Chili Lime Pepitas, Herbed Cashew Cheese with a Lemon Vinaigrette and Balsamic Reduction) Absolutely love how nutritious and delicious and filling this was! Very large portion size here. And a very big portion of chicken as well which was much appreciated. Chicken was perfectly cooked and all the vegetables with the meat went so well together. Special shout out to that herbed cashew cream cheese! It was so yummy just plain! BREAKFAST WAFFLE (GF, P, EF) (Strawberries, Berry Compote, Vanilla Bean Coconut Cream, Orange Infused Almond Milk Ricotta, Maple Glazed Pecans. Maple Syrup on the Side) Undoubtedly the best waffle I have had in a very very long time! We ate this at the end of our meal after having the salad and the drink and everything, but somehow that waffle remained crispy! The berry comport with the vanilla bean coconut cream and that compote with the vanilla bean coconut cream and that orange infused almond milk ricotta.. everything went together so so so so perfectly well! The ingredients all sounded very creative and it really made the dish perfect! read more

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Nectarine Grove. It's hard to find parking lots. There is a parking lot but you will have to cross two roads to get to the restaurant. My mom in law and I took an Uber there. You would have to queue up to order and once you're done, you have to collect your own drink and bring to the table. The food is delivered 6 table. You get a little queue wooden number to place on your table. It is free seating. They have seating inside and outside Inside you can choose between regular tables and high tables ( mainly around the coffee bar area). You can get your own glasses of water- no ice And also cutlery. It is a very chill vibe. For sauces, there is a little table outside for sauces. The variety are hot sauces, ketchup and mustard. There are also paper towels u can grab at those stations. The patio area is dog friendly. And there is fake turf for the dogs to lay on. This is a very cool place to hang out on a weekend! Love the chill vibe!! read more

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I've been missing burritos something fierce since I stopped eating gluten six years ago. I just sank my teeth into their california burrito on grain free tortilla. So good. Thanks for filling a craving that's gone on too long. read more

Sleepy beach town hiding this great farm to table type spot! If you can find a parking spot on the after street or along the train tracks across the street, then you're good! Big menu with lunch and breakfast offerings and GREAT smoothie/juice and latte options. Tables inside and outside and friendly & attentive servers. I highly rec the mint chip smoothie! I loved my Roasted Veggie Bowl topped with chicken. My friend loved her Grove Salad read more

Nectarine Grove - Grove Salad - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Loved it! Our family is gluten-free. We were able to get a delicious breakfast that was actually good for us Also appreciate being able to eat outdoors! read more

Came here for a July 4th breakfast around ~10am with the girlfriend and pup. The line wasn't too long and we got our order in relatively quickly. The outdoor space was plentiful, and well shaded from the beating sun. The matcha latte and oat milk vanilla latte were impeccably smooth, and worth the 15 minutes it took to make. Sadly, the rest of our meal - which arrived ~10 minutes after our lattes - did not match the appeal of the lattes as the protein platter came with an already fragmented overcooked yolk and an overdone set of bacon strips. The sweet potatoes and spinach were fair. The breakfast burrito was sad, coming both cold and lacking significant flavor, resembling something that could be made at home. TLDR. Would come back for the drinks and the drinks alone. read more

Nectarine Grove - Protein Plate Breakfast - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Matcha was fine! I actually LOVED my breakfast tacos, but my mom's falafel tacos were straight up bad. Such a stark contrast between our orders. Line was super long for weekend brunch (maybe can't be helped) and I feel like their counter service wasn't super efficient. read more

Nectarine Grove - Iced Matcha Latte - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great place with great gluten-free eats. Came for brunch on a Sunday, there was a bit of a weight which was no big deal. We found a seat out front and had the carne asasa a burrito and gluten free waffle. Also enjoyed the vanilla lattes. It was all amazing. Can't wait to go back. read more

Service was horrible. No one acknowledged me. There was a large family ordering at one register. The other register had another girl who looked at me and worked away. No hello or anything. All i wanted to a cappuccino and a snack to go. I am from the service industry and no matter who walks into your place you say hi, be right with you. read more

I wish they had a spot like this in my area! The world needs more health conscious restaurants. It was a Sunday, and it was very busy. I came in and ordered food to go. Although it was very busy, our food came out pretty promptly! At the time, I was doing keto and they had a lot of keto options to choose from, including a keto pastry that I was so excited to find! We got the eggs Benedict, which was excellent, and the protein plate, which was great, as well. The keto pastry was delectable! We each got a butter coffee, but I don't remember which ones. Those were also delicious! I will definitely make it a point to stop back whenever we are in the area! Very cute little restaurant with lots of outdoor seating! read more

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Really enjoyed the vibe of Nectarine Grove. Super nice staff. A ton of options for people trying to avoid gluten or dairy. I liked my Turkey & Avo, even though it looked a bit out of the ordinary. The sandwich had two slices of turkey, one thinnish and with a very thick cut. The paleo baguette was easy to bite through, but didn't seem to have much substance. I ate the entire sandwich and was pleased. The sandwich was served with a small salad. read more

Nectarine Grove - Turkey & Avo sandwich with a side salad - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

As someone who struggles to find delicious gluten-free and clean food, I have absolutely loved stumbling across nectarine Grove. They have so many different option options and all things that I can eat and I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every meal that I have ate here. I will say I'm not the biggest fan of how fried their chicken tenders and french fries are however it's very delicious Their barbecue sauce is so yummy! I'm obsessed with their pizzas and coffee! There is tons of seating options inside and out every time I've been there has been a line outdoor and service is fairly quickly! I haven't had any real interactions with Staff however we always have received our food fairly quickly and never had any issues there. read more

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Gluten free haven is a good name for this little gem. A lovely stop while visiting SoCal on our way down to San Diego. As someone with Celiac I was so grateful to feel comfortable and safe eating here. Our food was delicious and prices reasonable. Coffees were excellent, too. read more

Nectarine Grove - Breakfast plate and breakfast sandwich - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I want to Thank Sam Mor for his assistance with a gift card that was purchased and sent to a yahoo account instead of my son's gmail. When I alerted Hannah she reliably and pleasantly took all the information to relay to Sam who personally responded. I was concerned the card would be cashed before we could send it to the right address. My daughter in law and son visit your establishment often since they are local and it is a favorite stop we make several times a year when we visit. Since our daughter In law will be recuperating from surgery it was my first thought to send them a gift card. We were convinced how much we enjoy your menu but now that we see What behind the scenes customer service you provide we are secured as loyal customers. read more

Amazing selection of plant based and clean food for healthy dining ! Staff and service were stellar.Highly recommend for healthy dining and guilt free indulgence in to a wonderful menu! read more

The space looks really nice and clean. Food was delicious, had a burger and a cinnamon roll, both really really good and gluten free, it had been YEARS since I had those and I'm so glad I did it at Nectarine Grove! I now go there whenever I crave cinnamon rolls They are nice and make sure you know the ingredients in what you order! read more

I'm hitting this one with a 5 star review!!! This is a great lunch and coffee spot. Plenty of outdoor seating so you can bring your dog. You order at a counter and then sit down. They had a plethora of gluten, vegan, and dairy free options. What we got: - turkey avocado sandwhich (I surprisingly loved this!!) - classic with some amazing gluten free bread. - Cali club - bacon was good! Note : sanwhiches do get messy and fall apart. French fry sides were delishhhh! Will be back here when visiting Encinitas! read more

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I LOVE this place. Like so much. I appreciate the fact that I can come here and not worry about what I can eat (gluten allergy). BUT.... I got the matcha and avocado toast. The matcha was bitter and grainy. The avocado toast was just.... Inedible to be honest. The "bread" part of it was just so so bad. It was almost gooey in the middle and tasted like nothing. There are good things however. The breakfast tacos and breakfast burrito is really good. Whatever chipotle sauce they give is to die for as well. read more

I love Nectarine Grove! Fresh food, friendly service and chill clientele with indoor & outdoor seating available in a GREAT neighborhood. On today's menu: crispy chicken salad, smoothie, and I so deserved that cupcake! I will be back! read more

Nectarine Grove - Colorful decor - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Lost my interest in this place over the years. I just don't want to afford it anymore. Baked goods are outrageous in cost but good. Coffee is not very good, sorry. Food is still above average but again, I can't see spending as much as we do for three people eating here. It gets a bit cray. read more

Came for brunch on a Sunday and it was popping! There are tables inside as well as ample seating outside. You order with the cashier and take your number to a table. The service was decent and relatively fast for a busy Sunday. Several people in our group ended up getting the steak chimichurri bowl with brown rice. It was very filling and light, definitely the healthy reset I needed after a long week of late nights and snacking. I also got a matcha latte with oat milk and it was very good. Good matcha flavor and not just green oat milk. The atmosphere was lively and since we sat outdoors it wasn't too loud. Definitely would come back next time I'm in San Diego! read more

Nectarine Grove - Chimichurri Steak Bowl - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

We love going to nectarine grove as one of our regular restaurants, but today was a big letdown. It was a busy Saturday morning, but it took an extremely long time for our food to come out. When it did arrive, it was completely cold. My pancakes were raw in the middle, and both had to be remade. One worker was apologetic, but another worker and the manager were very curt and lacked customer service. They were not apologetic or warm by any means. We did get the pancakes refunded and remade, but at that point it had been so long we were ready to go. read more

Nectarine Grove - pancakes - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

The pizza here is sooo good! It's made with such fresh ingredients we never have heartburn or any digestive issues. All the food here is fantastic. The desserts are incredible, especially the magic bars and cinnamon rolls!! Incredible. read more

Prolly wouldn't tell a non-celiac to go but if you're Celiac get moving. The new donuts made with their brioche is by far best gf donut I've had. Cali burrito is good. Steak bowl needs some fresh acid. Mint smoothie is decent. Brussels are very good. Wanted the mozzarella sticks but they were out. Good an extra 1oz side of crema for my burrito how's $1.75 on top a $20 tab? I mean legit as a restaurant owner that's hard because it's what makes ppl not want to eat out anymore but scummy ownership is kind of the way of the land now so ugh. Chicken sando also on the brioche was delicious. Fries a bit soft and greasy but still good. Will def come back. read more

Really love this place! Has great gluten-free options. Breads, desserts, smoothies...everything we tried has been delicious.

Food: I've come here multiple times and although I love that this place uses high quality ingredients, they are not very consistent with their flavors/cooking. Sometimes their chicken sammie tends to be too stringy and dry, as well as their pizza coming out soggy. I've also had their poke bowl (not pictured here) and the first time I loved it, but the second time the ahi tuna wasn't that fresh and it lacked a bit of flavor. I would say the order that hasn't disappointed me yet is their chimichurri steak bowl although their chimichurri sauce tends to be on the thicker side. However, their pesto pizza also has amazing flavor and it's very filling! Service: Staff is always very friendly and kind. You order at the counter and get a number for them to bring you your food. Ambiance: There's indoor and outdoor seating, although outdoor is much nicer, specially during the day. read more

Nectarine Grove - Chicken Sammie 101 with side salad - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Whether you're paleo, vegan, vegetarian, keto, want a completely gluten free menu, or simply just health conscious attracted by local & sustainable food: this place has your back! Come have breakfast all day, non sweet smoothies (yey!), delicious deserts, yummy food and different coffee drinks! Take to go if you want a nicer place to sit read more

Love this place. Quality ingredients I trust! Everyone who works there is kind and hardworking.

Appreciate all of the gluten free options, the English muffin was very good. Like a biscuit but everything else was mid. Cinnamon roll was very stiff. There are much better gf ones out there. The cold brew was watery and not very caffeinated. I needed a Starbucks after unfortunately. I ordered the eggs Benedict and the eggs were not poached or even over medium. They were over hard (see photo). I've never had a Benny that way but the runny yolks is the best part of the dish usually! The potatoes are pretty basic. Bacon was good. Would maybe return to buy bread. That's it. Best part was the dogs! read more

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Stopped by for a quick min, it's always packed so have it a chance. Wow! I ordered the apple spice coffee cake and it was delicious! My daughter thinks it's dry, but I thought it was delicious! So delicious, I went back for a second piece for home. I eat limited items and these were all ok minus the coconut sugar. I figured I'd take a chance and it was great! Full of flavor and hit the spot. She also ordered the "The best pesto pizza and added pepperoni. I tried a slice and again, great!!! I usually stick with cauliflower pizza but this GF was just as delicious! I will definitely stop by as a lot of their products are healthier and right up my alley! Thank you! read more

Nectarine Grove - Apple cinnamon coffee cake - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Best gluten free place ever with so many dairy free options. Beautiful vibes, kind people, so many food options...

Embarrassingly Bad Breakfast I don't write reviews often, but Nectarine Grove earned this one. I ordered the eggs Benedict and I genuinely don't know how you mess that up this badly. The English muffin tasted like it had been found in the trunk of a car--stale, dry, and borderline inedible. Absolutely zero freshness. I also asked for extra crispy hash browns. What I got instead were pale, soggy potatoes that looked like they'd been steamed and then given up on. Not even slightly crisp. If you can't do hash browns right, maybe don't offer them. To make it worse, the food took forever to come out, which would be understandable if it was good. It wasn't. Waiting that long for food this bad is honestly insulting. For the price they charge, this is unacceptable. There are way too many solid breakfast spots around to waste your time or money here. Do yourself a favor and go literally anywhere else. read more