I love meeting friends or my sister here to grab a bite and a drink and sit and talk. The market…read moreitself is pricey if you are shopping for groceries, but they do offer fresh bread from Bread Underground and other specialty snacks and other items I like to take home at the end of my visit. I usually order an iced matcha latte with oat milk and a Sweet Toast inside the market, then when I'm ready I switch to a cup or two of hard kombucha, which always has ingredients plucked from the farm, depending on what is seasonal. Everything is always delicious and delightful. Service at this walk-up coffee area is friendly. There is plenty of seating outside, in the front or back of the open-air market, and lingering for hours is encouraged. I like taking a walk around the perimeter farm while I'm there as well. There is an apothecary and a brewery on the premises, as well as a coffee roasting area. This part of the farm always seems to be closed for a private event, but that just adds to the bustling and community atmosphere. There is a couch area with a fire pit (and one in the back) in addition to the assortment of tables, a huge grass area and a natural (wood) climbing structure for kids to play, and sometimes they have live music there. There are always families and Encinitas locals hanging out and enjoying all that this place has to offer. There is a pizza stall in front of the market, as well as Huerta Tacos stand in back. Hours for these vary depending on the day. Both are not cheap, but the food is fresh and delicious, made with quality ingredients and interesting flavors. I sometimes treat myself to either, depending on who I'm with or what time of day it is. There is also a restaurant upstairs, and I have eaten there once, but prefer coming to hang at the Harvest Market and getting my food and drinks there. I live in the Vista/Carlsbad area, but it is worth the 20-25 minute drive to come hang out here for the afternoon!

Vegan beetroot hummus! I purchased a small container $5 of this bright beautiful hummus, mild in…read moreflavor, not tart nor sweet. You wouldn't know there were beats in it aside from the color, it tastes pretty close to a standard, chickpea hummus. Found inside the harvest market deli cooler with the snacks & drinks near the prepared salads to grab & go items. They have lots of fresh produce, fresh bread, and packaged cracker chip items to purchase and enjoy with it. It was cool creamy and refreshing. I enjoyed it with some fresh artisan bread. Nice filling, healthy snack. The market has a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, including edible ones, a small Café with hot and cold, freshly made drinks, including the option of ones with vegan plant milk, as well as a small baked goods case full of vegan cookies and muffins. Nice selection of interesting drinks, including Matcha & Ube. A nice selection of vegan items for sale. This very modern up scale barn is on a spacious property with ample outdoor hard seating, including individual chairs, both metal and wood picnic tables with benches, hardwood Adirondack chairs around a large fire pit in the back. If you prefer soft seating like me, there are only a few on the property, a couch by the outdoor fireplace inside up in the restaurant and balcony. The outdoor pizza kitchen has a variety of made to order cooked in front of you pizzas including vegan (must ask for vegan cheese substitute) or gluten-free egg, white and cauliflower crust. The Cook said most of the pizzas can be made with the vegan cheese. Included a few nice options with pesto sauce, truffle, mushroom, and more. After seeing a few come out out of the oven with the bubbled crust, I'm looking forward to returning and giving one a try. It seemed to be the favorite menu item of the outdoor diners, as the tables were full of them. Parking is on a dirt and gravel stretch so skip the sandals and flip-flops & wear closed toed tennis shoes. There are walking paths around the properties so you can get in a nice stroll before having a nibble and a drink. The path around the property you'll see their crops of produce and flowers growing as well as the animals they have: horses, goats pigs. Upstairs after 4 PM, they have a nice clean-looking modern style restaurant featuring a nice menu with a variety of six vegetarian and one vegan pasta option. The hostess, who claimed she was also vegetarian was quick to point out all the vegetarian options some can be converted to vegan by omitting the cheese or dairy ingredient. There's a nice tall bar upstairs with stools and one TV for watching news or sports. Apparently they have a brunch weekends only with a menu that also looks very inviting. The property has a large selection of bottled wines, a micro brewery and a coffee bean brewery. Family friendly, a nice place to go to get a bite and drink, stretch your legs, enjoy fresh air (although a bit dusty near parking lot). Country music is playing loudly in and around the property. We have an expanse of grass for picnic in a play area that's very natural and organic and appearance and a glass house which opens up onto a hard scape patio available for a private event events. The people were friendly and welcoming. It's a spot of natural plot of country near the coast line in Encinitas.

Nectarine Grove in Encinitas is my son's favorites Celiac/Gluten Free restaurants in SD to grab a…read moreBurger and some baked goods, and it's all 100% Gluten Free. The place is popular among Celiac/Gluten free and non-celiac/gluten free people alike. The food is fresh, flavorful and very delicious. Some of the menu items we have tried over the years are: - 'The Boss Burger' (10/10) and 'The CEO Burger' (10/10) - (probably the only Rest. in SD where my son can get a completely Gluten Free and delicious Burgers along with gluten free Fries). - Avocado / Turkey Sandwich (10/10) - Carne Asada fries (9/10) The baked goods here are also very good: - Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin (10/10) - Hostess Style cupcakes (10/10) - Chocolate Lava Brownie (9/10) Customer Service: Excellent. They are always very attentive and friendly). FYI, there is parking on the street.

My friend is pretty much a regular here since she can't have any gluten, so we often come here…read moreoften when we go out to eat. While I have thoroughly enjoyed the pizza both times I've been here, this time I wanted to try something new. Nothing was really calling out to me except for The vegan Breakfast Tacos. They were phenomenal with such a generous portion on guacamole and some yummy sauces on the side! This place is perfect for both. Like Green Grove is perfect for people that are gluten-free or simply trying to cut out so much wheat or try some healthier alternatives!

EXCELLENT, HEALTHY and YUMMY!…read more A rare find of an organic based restaurant with reasonable prices

Omg, THE BEST mint smoothie, just the way I like it! It was perfect on this 76° SD day. The little…read morecacao pieces were the perfect texture, crunch and taste. All around delicious! My only complaint is that it was so good, it was gone so fast! :) Staff super friendly and cute, clean establishment. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items!

We ordered the Turkish eggs and the breakfast sandwich, both really good for different reasons…read more The Turkish eggs, I added avocado to. When you mix up the egg with the seasoning and the labneh, and dip the bread in it, it bursts with flavor. The croissant sandwich was so light and flaky and there was not a surplus of ham, just the right amount. The aioli and the lettuce and cheese made this a standout breakfast sandwich. Also had a vitality tonic: goldenrod and it was tasty. I'd like to go back and try the Sienna next time. Highly recommend making a reservation.

Really enjoyed my visit to Atelier Manna!!…read more First, they are now TAKING RESERVATIONS. We didn't realize that until morning of. It's easier for them and easier for us - they can count how many people are coming & you don't have to worry about waiting an hour. Vibes are great. Food is lovely (though expensive!). My fave dish was the amazing summer porridge. Sure it's $32 for the dish - but this is a Michelin-quality place (Bib Gourmand, not a star) so not for every day and it was delicious. Basically like a risotto, ate every grain. Check out the gorgeous pic! People are high on the Turkish eggs - but I thought they were meh, and tiny for $23. Not one of the best values here, IMHO. We wanted to try the vaunted French toast, but they had run out by the time of our reservation. On the recommendation of our server & my friend Jiansen in his review here, we also ordered the Pistachio Bread Pudding. It was beautiful, tasty, light and photo worthy! And also on Jiansen's rec, I tried the jasper, which was like a cold coffee mocktail on the rocks (steady state coffee. cherry. chaga. vanilla. rose vinegar. lemon). Tasty and interesting! We really liked the vibes too. They take reservations for 1:30 pm, though they're closing technically at 2. The manager (whose name I am forgetting - but he is from Philly and super nice!) told us "they don't close" and we could sit and enjoy & not be in their way while they closed up, but a few of the other staff members seemed to be wanting us to leave. So keep that in mind if you get one of the last reservations; lingering with a friend might be a bit challenging. But we had a great time, and I especially enjoyed the summer porridge. I'll definitely come again (and know I should make a reservation) - but it's probably better to come earlier before they run out of anything & before we're in their way while they're cleaning up! Oh - and parking can be a real challenge. Come early and check out the side streets!

Loved our food and visit to Sweetgreens. I appreciated being able to customize what I wanted in a…read morebuild your bowl. The Honey Hot chicken bowl was delicious. Somehow I didn't photograph our food but I also loved seeing the fresh food being ready to be prepared and what gardens the produce came from.

Food is awesome. One of my favorite places to go for something quick, healthy and pretty filling…read more Accuracy is hit or miss and are often missing or out of key ingredient or elements to how you want your food (recent examples include bread, dressings and sweet potatoes). Service is unfortunately not its strength and digital ordering if often late - Just set your expectations for that.

Okay, I get the hype now. GOODONYA is officially a new favorite. Everything from the food to the…read moreatmosphere to the service was chef's kiss. Easy 10/10. We ordered the salted coffee (the caramel syrup was unreal ), the vanilla mint latte (subtle, refreshing, and smelled amazing), and the maple donut--which is an absolute must. We also had the protein scramble, the spicy chicken sandwich (an absolute banger ), and a 4 oz cup of bone broth that genuinely revived my soul. And can we talk about the service? Our waiter was incredibly attentive... and ridiculously good-looking, which definitely didn't hurt the overall experience. Safe to say I'll be back.

Nutritious and delicious!…read more Healthy and tastes so so good Grass-fed meat Eating here means a clean meal, good proteins, and micronutrient dense food. The bone broth is a must with whatever meal you get. Their California burrito is a popular favorite. Its packed with healthy veggies, grass fed meat, cooked with love. The cafe is a popular social spot with outdoor seating right on the 101. It's quintessential Encintas.

I went here with my mom, godmother, and my godmother's daughter for a brunch/lunch and it was my…read moregodmother's birthday coming up. This was the first time for my mom and I and the service was excellent. My mom had the fruit parfait and I had the Cinnamon French Toast with cream cheese and cinnamon syrup. It was the best although i was not expecting the french toast and the cinnamon to be that sweet. It definitely gave me a bit of a sugar rush :) Excellent service from our waitress who was super sweet and checked on us and was very nice. Will have to come back again in the near future! It was a little bit noisy with the loud music and my mom had a little trouble hearing. My mom and I had to switch places so that she and my godmother could catch up and chat. Other than that it was super loud with the music but, we enjoyed our time there!

If I could give zero stars I would…read more We recently visited during the week for an early dinner to celebrate our anniversary. We were seated on the patio--which was fine because we had our 2 year old with us--but it was 80 degrees out and not a lot of air flow. Our server's name was Kyra or Kyla--I'm not too sure because it was hard to hear her over the music playing. She was nice enough but there must've been sort of disconnect with our toddler's meal. Either she forgot to put it in the POS system and asked the kitchen to quick fire it or the kitchen was in the weeds and we weren't made aware of the situation. Nonetheless, we purposely put the kid's burger in when we put our appetizer in. Her burger didn't come out until 45 minutes after the appetizer got to our table! I'm not exaggerating either--515 we got our fries and then at 6pm a child's hamburger...on a Tuesday! Our entrees were finished and we asked for the bill before it even came out. I shouldn't have had to check on it as a server's job is to know what your table has ordered and make sure it actually gets to the table. I'm extremely disappointed that there was no apology, no discount or comp. to our meal because of this mistake. We won't be returning.

My favorite place in Encinitas. Everything is so delicious…read moreand fresh. Their Go Green smoothie is my favorite, alongside their tuna salad sandwich! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is easy in their associated lot. The staff is always really friendly. I love this spot!

Lotus Cafe is one of our go-to spots, especially after a walk around the area. The food always…read morefeels so clean, fresh, and nourishing. I almost always order the Nirvana burrito and it never disappoints, it's become my favorite. I've also tried their tofu breakfast burrito and veggie burger, and both were just as good, flavorful, satisfying, and still light. One thing I really appreciate is that they have great options for everyone. I'm vegetarian but my husband isn't, and we both find plenty we love here. I've even brought my parents a few times and it's always a hit. The space has plenty of seating and there's usually good parking nearby, which makes it an easy, relaxed stop. The staff are friendly and the food typically comes out pretty quickly too. Overall, just a consistently great spot with healthy, delicious options. I always enjoy coming here.