I came here for the first time on Saturday. I'm not often in the Del Mar area, and although I had heard of Nectarine Grove, I had never tried it since there isn't one in San Diego County. It was busy around lunchtime on Saturday and the line was long, but once we ordered, the food came out quickly. I ordered the California burrito and my husband ordered the breakfast sandwich. The California burrito was filling and tasted very good. I really appreciate that they use higher-quality ingredients, and it wasn't greasy at all. The hibiscus tea was also very refreshing on a hot day. I just wish they had a location closer to me -- this is a great option for a healthier quick lunch or breakfast spot. read more

Love having gluten free options! This location has a more limited menu than the Encinitas location. Lots of items in the bakery case, some breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and coffee. My favorites are the turkey sandwich, the giant cinnamon rolls, and the quiche. read more

You had me a spicy Mayan mocha! Nectarine Grove Cafe is so great! I'm so obsessed with the menu! I came here to meet a friend and ordered the spicy Mayan mocha, which is a butter latte made mushrooms, collagen, and so many wonderful things to support brain function. I loved my coffee so much, I came back 2 more times while I was in Del Mar. On my third visit, I ordered breakfast which I was excited to try. Nectarine Grove is so mindful of different diets. We ordered a cinnamon roll, salmon toast, donuts, and kid's breakfast (bacon, eggs, a small fruit cup, and egg muffin). I recommend getting the cinnamon roll warmed with frosting on top. It's a little hard at room temperature. The salmon toast was delish! Lots of salmon which was so fresh! The donuts were made in avocado oil. The healthier donuts I have tried which were great! Staff was kind too! read more

Nectarine Grove - Coffee menu - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

Always love the gluten free croissants, and tried the donut holes today that were incredible! Hope they keep those as an option!

Nice little place with limited seating. Very fancy coffees and smoothies. I felt the glorious green smoothie lacked substance and tasted like a watery green juice. Fast service read more

Nectarine Grove - Glorious Greens - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Nectarine Grove is my favorite gluten free haven in San Diego. Every single item is gluten free and many are vegan as well. Each time I come, I try something new. The cinnamon roll has a great structure and a generous amount of cinnamon. The icing is optional but I highly recommend it. I love being able to indulge in gluten free tests that are difficult to find elsewhere. The lines can sometimes be slow but it's definitely worth the wait. All the seating is outdoors but the umbrellas provide good shade. read more

Nectarine Grove - Cinnamon roll - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Great little lunch spot located within flower hill in Del Mar. They have an excellent selection of sandwiches, salads and pretty unique paleo coffees. Nice little outdoor eating area, perfect for sunny days! read more

Nectarine Grove - Tea - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Food was great. Pesto turkey was delicious and warm. The salad dressing was an orange light dressing. The honey latte was creamy and flavorful. It wasn't overly sweet which was nice. read more

Nectarine Grove - Honey Latte & Hot Pesto Turkey - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

I was able to try the chicken salad toast and it was pretty good. I wasn't sure if the dressing was for the side salad or the toast but I felt the chicken salad toast would have had more of a tang if a lemon was squeezed over it. I ended up pouring the dressing over the salad so if it was meant for the toast that could have added the tang because it was a lemony dressing. The toast bread was flavorful, soft so it wasn't hard to bite into. I didn't order the food so not sure how service is but I've driven by it a few times and it's a cute little place tucked on the side of the plaza building on the right. read more

Nectarine Grove - Chicken Salad Toast - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

The Bakehouse Breakfast was BAD. Ordered scrambled eggs and they were like two chewy and tasteless patties - the explanation was as ridiculous as the eggs ("we are using small egg pan.."). The sweet potatoes looked like bird food (see picture) and the butter came as small (very) cold cubes that were hard to spread... Oh, have a mentioned the bacon? Yes, two skinny, soft (!!) and fat pieces of bacon. Maybe the drinks are good - because the breakfast food, is very low quality. Very disappointing read more

Nectarine Grove - Bakehouse Breakfast - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

Love this place. Especially for the service. The food and drinks never disappoint, but I'm always very focused on customer service when I go to pricey places like this and I must say I've never had a bad experience here and I come very often, a couple days a month. The staff at this particular location is so wonderful. I think the young gentleman who is a manager and consistently there working, is absolutely spectacular. There's nothing like being greeted with a warm smile and there has never been any issues with receiving food or drinks on time which is great, since this place does get busy! I think there was one time where the drinks took a while, but it honestly wasn't that big of a deal, and we weren't in a rush. If you need a quick bite/drink on a weekend, this might not be the place for you. All seating is outdoor, which is good to keep in mind. We love to bring our dog here and get one of the mini sweet treats which are all amazing, especially the cinnamon roll. We also love the breakfast sandwich and the spicy mocha. read more

this is one of my very favorite cafés in the Del Mar area. That is completely gluten-free, but you've never know it. The food is always rash and delicious. Their baked goods are excellent and they make a great latte. Service is usually they can get very busy on the weekends so the is a bit longer. They have a lovely outdoor patio area right in the Flower Hill mall. read more

Nectarine Grove is an absolute standout--everything on the menu is 100% gluten-free and incredibly delicious. From their fresh bowls and satisfying sandwiches to wraps and baked goods, every item is thoughtfully made and bursting with flavor. You'd never guess it's all gluten-free--because nothing feels like a compromise. And then there's Angela. She's kind, considerate, and genuinely cares about the people she serves. She goes above and beyond to make sure you feel welcomed, comfortable, and taken care of. Her warmth and attention to detail turn a great meal into a meaningful experience. The food at Nectarine Grove fills your body with goodness, but Angela fills the place with heart. A beautiful spot made even better by people like her. Let me know if you'd like to add a personal anecdote or a "Don't miss this dish!" line! read more

Nectarine Grove - Angela taking orders! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

Croissants. Real. Croissants. If that wasn't enough of a review, I'll try again... CHOCOLATE croissants. Real, soft, layered, buttery, giant, warm, fresh, chocolate croissants. The kind that will spike your blood sugar and happy hormones over the edge. I've so far, over two visits, have also tried two of their quiches, their "hostess cupcake," and their cinnamon roll. Their pastry case is where life begins. Go, eat, get a little chubbier, and be blissfully ignorant of what gluten is. This is a 100% dedicated gluten free bakery and you'll not have to worry about cross-contamination here. Many of their items are also lactose free. They have an outdoor patio with seating that is ramp accessible. read more

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Drinks are good! Baked goods, not so good. Service not the nicest, but not necessarily rude. read more

Nectarine Grove's bakery in Del Mar has absolutely delicious gluten free pastries! Their croissants are unbelievably amazing, as are their cinnamon rolls. This location is a cute little cafe with great takeout vibes in a convenient location, I absolutely love popping in for a tasty gluten free treat! read more

Nectarine Grove - gluten free croissants - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

We found this cute cafe after eating lunch in the mall. The overall atmosphere was cute and laid back. Sorry to say, it was just another average cafe to me. The place was small and relatively crowded. We found a couple of tables, but they were not clean. The hot drink came out lukewarm. The music was too loud to have conversations. We had some pastries. They looked good in the showcase, but they were pretty stale. The lemon bar had a weird eggy taste, and the cinnamon roll was stale and bitter with too much cinnamon. People who took the order and who made the drink were nice. read more

Eggshell in my food. The scrambled eggs are not even scrambled eggs just patties. "Fresh berries" the blackberries are sour and the strawberries are mushy and old. I just don't get the hype. Don't come to this place because they promote it to be "healthy". read more

Nectarine Grove - Bakehouse Breakfast - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

Nectarine Grove is my favorite place for gluten free treats. Their breakfast is so good as welll. I love their breakfast tacos. The reason I come to this specific location is for their gluten free croissants. I have not been able to find any other gluten free croissants that even come close to living up to these. Every time I'm in this area I have to stop here to grab one. read more

Totally gluten free so great for celiacs and other people who can't tolerate gluten. For the first time, since I was diagnosed with celiac, I was able to eat croissants and they were delicious. They tasted and had the texture of how I remember regular croissants. I have also had their chocolate croissants and sandwiches and they were delicious too. read more

After brunch and shopping, my MeetUp Fun Diego Ladies and I stopped by for some afternoon tea and coffee. It was a bit warm out, so I ordered the white peach iced tea that came with 1 free refill. Not bad for $4. I enjoyed the mild tea flavor, unsweetened, just how I like it. The cute barista taking our order was very pleasant and helpful in answering our questions about the menu. We enjoyed the coffee and tea here. They have nice big tables outside, but what's missing is a restroom. read more

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If you are not in a hurry! Our to go smoothies took 25 minutes to come out, and were melted by the time our to go food came out 20 minutes later. Not ideal. read more

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 read more

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Nice local place with friendly staff despite tough crowds :- Food is fresh, healthy and portions are very good. The smoothy was also excellent as well. Great informal spot! read more

We got here around 10:45 and ordered a couple coffees and breakfast sandwiches. Counter service was classic California indifference, food service was unnecessarily slow, the coffees came out promptly. We were first in line and it took over 30 mins to make and deliver two breakfast sandwiches. The gentleman who delivered them was kind enough to acknowledge our wait and refresh our coffee. We live local but won't be coming back. read more

Loved this place!! Best gluten free scone I've ever had! I ate the chicken salad sandwich for breakfast and it had legs!!! Really enjoyed it. I also got the prosciutto fig sandwich for later and it was amazing too. If I lived in DelMar area I would eat here all the time. Definitely give this place a try if you are GF and in the area! read more

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First, I am here because my daughter-in-law was looking for a gluten-free croissant so we went along for the ride and to spend some time together. Arriving was greeted very warmly by all of the staff and we had our two dachshunds with us. They said it was OK to come to the counter with the dachshunds And they wouldn't be offended, and it looked like all the clientele enjoyed seeing our dachshunds as well. Every person assisting us at the counter for bakery goods drinks or coffees was exceptional and their duties. Love the cinnamon roll, which they warmed up and I had a mocha coffee. We went to a table outside because we had the dock with us and they actually brought our drink and food to us and asked if it was OK to pet our dogs as well. What an amazing and friendly atmosphere and well situated with plenty of tables not just inside but outside as well. Very cute and decorated place and I'll bet you. It is usually packed on the weekend so I'm glad we were here during the week to experience it. read more

Nectarine Grove - Coffee & organic drinks - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

I was really excited to try out this spot and love that everything is gluten free with vegan friendly options. The baked goods looked fresh and diverse, my husband loved the quiche. The vanilla latte with coconut milk was delightful and delicious, but I was not a fan of the horse and fruit flies all around the seating areas. I ordered the morning glory bowl which was packed with lots of fresh veggies, but the avocado on top was covered with brown spots which was not edible and eating with the flies around was so unpleasant that I couldn't finish my food because they were so invasive. I think this is a cute local place with great values but there needs to be some sort of attention made towards resolving the fly issue. read more

This is my second time coming here. I love the different types of lattes that they have. I have try the golden milk, the honey latte and now I am trying the chai tea. They use fresh ingredients and everything is from scratch. They bake their own pastries and croissants. My daughter loves coming here. She loves their chocolate croissants. She order and I am just picking up. That is the only way you can get them. Because they sell out very fast. They have sandwiches and avocados toast, and also salads. I saw some eggs plates coming out to the customers. I saw that they also have smoothies and açaí bowls. Different cold pressed juices and more. So sad they are very far from out town. Only when we make the drive to the south. Service is always friendly. It's just the people being smart. (:() and they crowed in front of you. Other wise it was a pleasant visit. read more

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Get what you pay for! The food is fresh and healthy, and overall tasted good. Got a to go order and had a couple of items missing, but the service was good and went back to pick up the missing ones. Would recommend the vegan sandwich! Can be really pricy though read more

I like that the ingredients are clean, but it's very overpriced for what it is and you have to wait a long time to get your food. There are a lot of flies and bees on the patio. Won't be returning. read more

I came into this café just a few minutes before closing--not realizing the time--and was immediately met with a look of disgust and annoyance from the woman at the register. I paused, unsure where this energy was coming from, and politely asked if they were still open. With the same irritated expression, she replied, "You have two minutes." Despite the time, I was still a paying customer--not someone asking for a free coffee. I simply ordered one drink, which they did make, and I was still prompted to tip. While the coffee itself was excellent--top-tier in terms of flavor and quality--the overall experience left a bad taste. Customer service matters just as much as the product, and unfortunately, this interaction was enough for me to decide I won't be returning or recommending this spot to friends or family. read more

Highly recommend for anyone with celiacs/gluten allergy. Food is great and so many choices, the entire menu is gluten free!

This is a small eatery with lots of available tables outside. Order first, take a number, and find a spot - they will bring the food to you. Interesting menu with healthy options. I asked about the chagaccino (caffeinated or not) to be told that the gentleman was from Chile. lol. The chilaquiles were good but the egg was slightly overcooked. The service is friendly. read more

Nectarine Grove - Butterfly Lemonade - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

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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. read more

Delicious but overpriced. Coffee was average, not great but not terrible. Food served on cute little cutting boards are visually pleasing, but not functional when you are eating toast piled high with toppings that fall all over the place when handling. Tons of GF options, didn't realize that meant everything would be more expensive. We ordered a side of fruit, it was about a half cup of strawberries and blueberries and it cost $4. Kids loved the Chocolate croissants because they were 50% chocolate. They were nice and crispy! My salmon toast was $14 and had maybe 2 oz of fish on 2 thin slices of bread. I'd skip this place unless you have celiac. read more

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Nice fresh pastries. They serve breakfast. Service breakfast sandwich s the service is good and quick. Ambience is cute and you can eat on the patio in the fresh air and sun. read more

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WOW. I got the prosciutto and fig sandwich on a croissant and I think it's the best thing I've eaten this year. I'm going to dream about this meal. Highly recommend! read more

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. read more

Nectarine Grove - Trippin' Vegan on sourdough. Yummy and filling - Gluten-Free Near Me - Del Mar, California

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! read more