The ambiance was really nice with plenty of seating. Their bakery selection varies but there's something for everyone. They also have gluten-free options which is a plus! The staff were really sweet and friendly. You order at the front and seat yourself! Most of the condiments were self-serve along with water while the food is brought to you. The menu had plenty of selections from benedicts to paninis and fosters and their drink menu is also decent offering both hot and cold drink options. read more

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Heading back to work I decided to give this spot a try. Nutmeg is a vibe. The employees were friendly and chill. The business was clean and pretty. Lots of yummy treats in the display case and a good selection of items on the menu. I ordered myself the big bad wolf panini and an iced mocha. The panini would be a great choice for those that like savory and sweet. For me, it was a little too sweet so I did end up dousing it in sriracha which gave it the kick I wanted. I think the fig jam was doing too much. The mocha was perfect, exactly what I wanted and hit the spot. I'd definitely come back here, bring the family on a lazy Sunday morning. Perfect for a coffee date or to study. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Big bad wolf panini -ham, bacon, fig jam, 3 cheese blend, jalapeños, sourdough - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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wonderful cute place. quick service, delicious breakfast choices. good cold brew and other drinks. will be back. read more

Have been going here for many years, and never gone wrong! So fresh so good!! They have the best pastries but also an extensive menu of different breakfast or lunch offerings. I love the coffee options too! read more

I got the La Havana which was essentially a Cubano. The pork was above average and overall the sandwich was solid. I liked the fries since they were well seasoned and crispy. This place is a cafe style spot so you order then take a table number and seat yourself. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - La Havana - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute cafe setup, lots of seating inside and out with a small covered patio. Service was quick and friendly. First side order of bacon (2slices) was pretty well over cooked and the second order (which got missed on initial order) was prepared much better (3 slices). We came for the cinnamon roll which looked amazing, my partner expressed they didn't seem fresh possibly a day old? Not quite stale but getting there, another downside is they don't carry any extra frosting since they don't bake onsite. The almond croissant seemed underbaked to me so I didn't finish it. They only had decaf espresso when we visited, my oat milk cappuccino was as expected, nothing decadent. read more

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Had brunch here yesterday on a Wednesday. Literally, middle of the week, and it was packed! Line out the door, but inside, it was surprisingly spacious...and LOUD. You order and pay up at the counter, they hand you a number stand, then hunt for a place to sit. There were groups of people hanging out and "brunching", while others were alone working in laptops. Honestly, I wouldn't be able to concentrate in there with all the noise. Anyhoo, I ordered the benedict, which came with a side of potatoes. Looked very appetizing! Unfortunately, I found everything to be on the salty side, especially the potatoes. My friend ordered their breakfast "burrito" filled with veggies and a protein of sorts (please look up the menu to find out what is inside). The burrito was more like a wrap, so not your typical burrito, but it was tasty! It came with a spicy sauce on the side and fruit. It didn't really need the sauce because the burrito was pretty flavorful; but if you wanted a extremely slight kick, add the sauce. I also took home a rolled Nutella pastry. It was very rich, flaky, and drizzling with Nutella. I ate it (only half) when I got home and I remembered the guy asking if I wanted it warmed up. I should have done that. Overall, it is a great place to meet up with friends and chat up a storm. Trust me, no one will hear your conversations. Would I come back? Sure. Although it is pretty far, I would probably try one of their drinks and something else on the menu, and maybe ask for no salt on the potatoes. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - The benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

We enjoy are food and coffee and tea here Very busy here And good crowd of people come and eat and work here What's not to like when there good pastries and good food and good coffee and drinks here read more

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Stopped by this cute cafe today and I loved it. There's both indoor and outdoor. Plenty of free parking available. Service was quick and the food was delicious! Food/drink review: Iced chai latte with almond milk: (3.5/5) It was just OK. Coffee cake: (5/5) Buttery soft and so flavorful. It was delicious especially warmed up. Breakfast sandwich: (3.5/5) It was pretty good. Wish the egg was runny and not cooked through, would have made it taste better and be less dry! read more

Nutmeg is a really cute spot to enjoy a nice breakfast or brunch. There are plenty of food and drink options to choose from on their pretty large menu. On my visit to Nutmeg, I had the opportunity to try their egg breakfast - a classic. I ordered the eggs over medium, which can be hard for some to get right - but they were perfectly done here, which impressed me! The bacon was also perfectly cooked. Sadly, other than those two items, the rest left me wanting a bit more. The breakfast potatoes were bland and could have used much more seasoning. They gave me a nice portion of them on my plate, but I didn't end up finishing them as they were a bit lacking. My added sausage patty was where they put all the salt as it was a bit over salted. And the Italian soda I had to wash everything down with lacked the sweetness it really should have had. I just found the food flavors to be unbalanced. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Food: We liked apples strudel and fresh cookies. Service was great and not rushed. Ambiance was pretty casual and busy. Lots of couples and families read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The girl who took our order acted like helping customers was a huge inconvenience. I politely asked, "Hi, how are you?" and she responded with, "I'm great, what would you like to order," in the coldest, most robotic tone possible. No smile. No thank you. No "how about you?" It immediately set the tone -- unfriendly and unwelcoming. I ordered a cinnamon roll and specifically asked if it was possible to get one of the middle pieces since the outside ones didn't look as good. She said yes -- but I still received an outside piece that was thick, dry, and lack of cream on it. Zero effort. Banana Foster stuffed French toast: 10/10 At one point, I went to the other side of the cashier area to grab a plastic fork for my daughter. Two employees saw me standing there and couldn't be bothered to ask if I needed help. I found the forks myself and grabbed one. When I asked the same girl who took my order if the forks were clean, she responded with a rude tone: "Yeah, but just ask us next time so you don't reach over." I was honestly caught off guard -- I didn't reach over anything, and even if I had, the attitude was completely unnecessary. The place is very spacey with seatings inside and outside. read more

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All you need here is their warm coffee cake topped with whipped cream and a cup of coffee. The slice is huge--easily enough for three people to share. I also enjoyed the Egg Florentine plate, which came with house potatoes, a side of fruit, and toast. Plenty of indoor seating, along with some outdoor options, makes it a great spot to sit and enjoy your meal. The only downside is they close early. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Omelette Florentine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Good food, just a bit expensive. $8 for a ham and cheese croissant sitting in the display window is too many dollars for a pastry sitting in a window. Not gonna do that again. read more

...craving something hearty and this hit the spot. corned beef hash was legit--a bit crispy, tender inside, and not overly salty like a lot of places tend to do. eggs were cooked just right too, yolk still rich and runny, tying everything together. english muffin was perfect for mopping up whatever's left on the plate. portion a bit undersized but a solid brunch option and I'd definitely come back. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Spicy Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

This place can get very busy during the weekends. They only take reservations for a group of 8 or higher. This I learned while placing the order at the counter. But I had already called them to reserve table for 4 of us and someone on their end confirmed it. Nevertheless, they still accommodated us and told us the criteria for reservations. I ordered Omelette Florentine. I liked how it had a balance of couple eggs, couple slices of grilled sourdough, fried potatoes with tomatillo sauce and even fruits on the side. It was a healthy meal but the omelette tasted pretty bland. A little seasoning would make it so much better. Maybe I'll try their bakery items next time. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered pickup for pastries two hours in advance. When we got there, we noticed that our order was strangely light. We decided to check if we received our order and found out that no scones or croissants were added. I had to flag the staff to be told that they couldn't fulfill our order because the pastries had sold out. Although they acknowledged the mistake, I wish the staff had been up front about the missing order. We were not notified beforehand nor had we received any calls/messages that they could not fulfill the order. If we had not checked or asked, we would not have gotten a refund. read more

Busy lunch spot on a Friday and understandably so. The cafe and bakery has some hits and comfortable seating. I ordered a breakfast quesadilla which had soyrizo in it, plus three little pieces of fruit. The hot sauce provided was not spicy. I also got a Nutella croissant and wow-y. I thought I loved Nutella, but maybe I like pastry dough more? It was a good amount of nutella, and dare I say, a bit too much. It definitely a treat. read more

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Nutmeg Bakery & Café has a cute vibe--very vintage café feel with wooden furniture, handwritten chalkboard menu, and lots of artisanal touches. The space feels warm, relaxed, and welcoming, with the kind of charm that makes you want to get coffee and chat for hours with friends. It's got that perfect brunch spot energy. We tried the chocolate croissant, but it honestly reminded us of the ones from Trader Joe's--and you can get a whole box of those for the same price. So, not super impressed there. The blueberry pancakes, on the other hand, were amazing--fluffy, light, and probably some of the best we've had. The Nutmeg Scramble had a unique combo of goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, which was flavorful if you're into that kind of thing. Personally, I'm not sure I'd order it again, but I appreciated the creative flavors working together. The biscuit that came with it was pretty dry, though, and didn't add much to the plate. One downside about the experience was also the lack of information about ingredients--especially for someone with a group who had dietary needs. I asked if the gluten-free items were also yeast-free, and the staff wasn't sure and couldn't get any info on it. It would be super helpful if the pastry chef left a list of ingredients somewhere for transparency. That felt like a bit of a miss for an otherwise thoughtful spot. read more

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The stuffed French toast is delicious. The stuffing is not overly sweet but perfectly rich. The bacon is always cooked well. The drinks are where I'd say the quality is lacking. Italian soda was luke warm, flat, watered down, lacked flavor. But the food, ambiance, and staff is amazing. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I came for brunch on Sunday with my friends and it was crowded so be prepared for a little bit of a wait. Parking was easy since it's in a big plaza. They have 2 separate rooms with plenty of small tables. I got the capri panini. It had chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, pesto, and mozzarella. It also came with potato chips that look made in house! It was really good and filled me up enough that I had to take half home. We also shared the cinnamon roll. It looks like it would be SUPER sweet with all the frosting on top but it wasn't as sweet as it looks. Which was perfect for us! read more

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Great menu variety and fresh baked pastries and plenty of spaces to eat inside. I always get the vegan scramble, it is very filling and the perfect meal after a good hike. You order and pay before sitting down, and they bring your food to you, which is a great system for large crowds. The table we sat at was sticky, not sure if it was the lacquer on the table or it if was not cleaned well enough. The delicious food and service will always make me come back and bring my friends. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Vegan Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

One of my favorite coffee/breakfast place! Service, ambiance, the food, the coffee, the price, all of them are excellent! Just stop by if you are at the area! read more

Friendly staff with lots of gluten free options. Banana coconut muffins are moist and delicious. My friend had the snickerdoodle pancakes and ate every bite. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Snickerdoodle pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great First Experience. Great service. I have some allergies and they were more than willing to ask the necessary questions. I am not gluten free so I was hesitant to get the carrot cake but I'm very glad I did. Very moist and each bite feels balanced because of the added layer of filling in the middle. I got the matcha unsweetened, I'll probably add some sweetness next time but still very good. I will be back :) read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Gluten free Carrot cake and iced matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Came for brunch with my mom. They have pastries in a case along with beverages. You order at the counter, get a number then can sit wherever you like. There's a couple different rooms and outdoor seating. We got our food & drinks pretty quickly. I had the iced nutmeg latte (honey & cinnamon) with oat milk and the fancy avocado toast. Everything was tasty and the atmosphere and staff were all great too. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Fancy avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Been on my list for a long time. First time visit was today. As with most breakfast places, the earlier you come, the better. Ordering at the counter likely helps customers get processed through quicker, but this place really deserves table service. This is especially helpful with coffee refills during breakfast. Several tempting bakery items on display as I waited in line. The quality is evident. The place has an old-world feel. No receipt was offered when I paid by debit card. House Coffee ($4) was very good. My Chilaquiles ($15.50) with eggs were kinda average. I like my Chilaquiles wet and cheesy. The green sauce was more like salsa than the complex enchilada sauce consistency I was expecting, there wasn't much cheese and it wasn't super hot. I guess my fault ordering Mexican at a non-Mexican place. Nevertheless, this may be the best breakfast option in the area, so I recommend it and look forward to my next trip. I'll just order something else. read more

Loved this little bakery/cafe with excellent food. Lunch here was terrific food and they have indoor/outdoor seating. Ordered the Tom turkey sandwich on sourdough, also the caesar wrap on spinach wrap, and also the homemade potato chips were so good! read more

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My friend and I came here for the first time on a Tuesday morning and it was pretty busy. It's very casual, you order at the counter then sit down. We both got the triple D special which is a sandwich & banana french toast stuffed with cream. We also got iced coffee. Everything was delicious. About $30 for the food and coffee per person which was kinda a lot. Very cute inside. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - triple D special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Nutmeg bakery in Sabre Springs is a great spot to grab a quick bite and to enjoy from an ample selection of baked goods. My husband and I have come for breakfast a few times now and the chilaquiles verdes are our favorite item! We have also had the florentine omelet and the breakfast quesadilla - both items also outstanding. But the area in which this spot really shines through is the ample selection of desserts and baked goods, including some seasonal items. The bread pudding, the cinnamon rolls, the scones, are all pretty tasty and not to be missed! Service is quick and friendly - you order at the counter and then they bring the food to your table. Place is overall clean. Parking is easy since it's inside of a small plaza. Staff is polite, they don't check in on you but if you go to them for questions (like asking for a take-out container) everyone jumps in to help. They are all super friendly. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Baked goods - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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First time and already fan. Be ready to wait, but the line does move quickly. You order your food at the counter then find a table. The girl behind counter was super sweet and patient. The servers that brought out the food was just as polite especially for it being so busy. The food here was amazing. We shared the Cinnamon Roll and Bananas Foster. They were both equally good, but the Banana Foster tasted better just because it was a stuffed french toast. If you're ever in the area please try this spot out you will not be disappointed. I can't wait to come back and try something else on their menu. Thank you Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe for your hospitality and delicious first experience. read more

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Overpriced,poor Ambiance,over crowded,lousy food.lousy service.it will take you forever to get a seat at prime times,and it won't be worth it. read more

I don't live in the area but will definitely come back. The bakery items look so appetizing. I enjoyed the berry cheesecake and a latte. Wish I had tried one of their entrees. Staff was helpful and managed the rush very well. They have two areas plus outside for sitting. Would recommend for a study spot read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Berry cheesecake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love this spot! My avocado toast was super tasty, as was my nutmeg latte. I also enjoyed a bite of my husband's sugar cookie. The service was fantastic, and the atmosphere made for a great dining experience. Nutmeg has a designated parking lot, along with both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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This is such a great breakfast and lunch spot! Always friendly staff, clean and great coffee!

Stopped by the Nut Meg Cafe with the fam today for breakfast and gotta say it didn't disappoint. The service was fast and friendly so are food came out pretty quick The Amazing burrito was really good as the cinnamon roll read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - The Amazing burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

This Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe location is busier than its sister store (sister store is loca ted on Danielson Street in an Industrial Park). I had a cappuccino & chocolate espresso scone. Both items were good and satisfying! The scone was a bit on the sweeter side but it wasn't too bad. read more

Amazing place to enjoy healthy food! A lot of doctors, pilots, and professional people like to eat at the place. read more

Really cute local bakery/cafe close by to us with really wonderful weekend hours and delicious drinks and pastries. We love that the service is always friendly and you can order online for pick up. We like their lattes, Fancy French Toast, and pastries. We also appreciated the atmosphere being very relaxed with ample space to sit and serve yourself with basic condiments and utensils! Parking was a little hard to find in this plaza the two times we went but generally not too bad. read more

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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First time stopping by, despite living in San Diego for over 20 years! Service was prompt, the employees were very polite, and the cafe itself had a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Next time, we'll have to dine in, but for this visit, there was one item in particular that I wanted to try ... Although I'm not allergic to gluten, their gluten free tiramisu cake caught my attention. They recently started offering this beauty, and I got to say, it is pretty tasty! The filling has that same tint, density, and smoothness as that found authentic tiramisu, and the cake layers are very light and airy, which, in my opinion, successfully replace the original dessert's use of lady fingers. Would I buy this again for $8? Yes, especially given that everything everywhere is just more expensive. Plus, the cake is tall, plump, well constructed, gluten free, and a great rendition of original tiramisu dessert. If I add one piece of feedback, the only thing I would add is more coffee soak to the cake layers. Maybe our piece was just missed due to being a end/side piece, but that was easily resolved by spooning on more of our own coffee. 5 stars = service, atmosphere, and ambiance 4.5 stars = tiramisu cake Therefore, 5 stars overall. Looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other offerings! And I have to admit, as a baker/dessert fanatic, I especially can't wait to try more of their pastry and cake offerings. read more

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