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Nectarine Grove

4.3 (869 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Lauren V.

What an epic place. Folks with celiac and gluten allergies rejoice, because this restaurant does it all. Top tier coastal vibes, fresh organic GF food, delicious coffee, and an expansive menu that features many of my husband's much-loved favorites. I can't sing it's praises enough. On top of all this, they cater! It's busy especially on weekends, as it should be, but the staff are very helpful and keep things moving smoothly. We couldn't decide what to order because literally everything looked fantastic. Cannot WAIT to be back.

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Jemiah J.

Delicious eatery. I came here with my girlfriends and we sat at their outdoor seating. You order at the bar and they bring the food out to you. The decor is cute and their branding is super cute. I got a roasted veggie bowl and a hot honey cinnamon latte. My friend ordered chicken tenders for the table and they were so good. The eggs Benedict was great too. Parking is available on the street or in the lot across by the train tracks.

Leucadian Benedict, Breakfast Sammie, Pistachio Latte and Nitro Cold Brew
Paulina M.

Service was amazing. Food was even better! There was a bit of a line right at opening, but it was super quick. What a great find. Thank you!

Farmers Market Scramble
Tiffanie T.

This is a lovely spot to check out any time of day. They have a large menu with drinks that are gf and lots of vegan options as well. I ordered the farmers market scramble which has vegan cashew cheese and it was perfect! The berry lemonade was also super flavorful to sip on. Everyone was very friendly and happy which was refreshing. There is a large patio seating area which is great on days with impeccable weather, but there is also seating inside. Pups are also welcome outside. I 100% recommend checking out this spot! You won't regret it.

Audrey B.

This is probably my new favorite breakfast spot! I love how they have plenty of vegan and healthy options! I had a hard time choosing what to eat because they all looked good! I ended up getting the roasted veggie bowl and a coconut cream matcha! It was so delicious! The serving was huge that I even had some leftover to take home and enjoyed the rest later. There was a long line, but it went by quickly! The staff were all super friendly and nice! My friends and I sat outside the patio under the umbrellas and enjoyed the nice weather. I would definitely come back again!

Roasted Veggie Bowl to go (no added protein)
Savanna V.

Lunch here with friends last week was a beautiful fall day on the patio with tasty food and drinks! My friends both enjoyed their golden matcha butter drink. I ordered the roasted veggie bowl with added crispy chicken (the "breading" was plantains so still gluten free)! It was great with a brown rice base and Leon vinaigrette. Pricey at $22 though, although I'm not surprised for Leucadia and the high-quality ingredients!!

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.

Farmers market scramble and Breakfast Sammie
Emily B.

Love this spot! Everything on the menu is organic and clearly made with care, which makes such a difference. The breakfast Sammie was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. The space itself is perfect whether you're looking to get some work done or enjoy a great breakfast with a friend. I personally always love an outdoor seating area. We also tried a couple of their drinks and they did not disappoint. Their honey latte is my personal favorite--perfectly balanced and so good. Highly recommend!

Cherry Matcha Latte
Jordyn S.

I'm always looking for spots that actually have fruit puree in their fruity flavored matchas. The seasonal cherry matcha has actual cherry mashed in there! It erred on the sweet side, but had great cherry flavor.

Pepperoni Pizza (half)
Jonathon Q.

I visited with my GF in April 2025 and was blown away. There is a reason there is always a line it seems (we visited twice on two separate days during the weekend - it was that good) - the food and drinks are delicious. This place is good enough that we would make an effort to stop by if traveling through or close enough to it. The menu offers so many gluten free options and my goodness is their food good. For our first visit, we ordered half gluten free pizzas and mozzarella sticks. The half is the perfect size for most people to eat. I was impressed with the crust - it's hard to describe. The texture reminded me of cornbread but most likely was made from cauliflower. Whatever it is, it is DELICIOUS. The mozzarella stick breading was also tasty and seasoned well. Inside, you'll find a a couple tables to sit at but the best place to sit is outside. The patio area is a wonderful place to eat your meal. This is a must visit.

Farmers Market Scramble + cheese
Lauren S.

Great tuck-in spot along the beach for breakfast, brunch, lunch. All the ingredients are fresh and vegan/allergy/vegetarian inclusive. Nectarine has plentiful exterior seating and long but limited interior seating. It's a great grab and go or enjoy San Diego weather under shade umbrellas on the patio. Overall service was great complete with tasty recommendations. I'd stay clear of the grab and go beverage section as water was $9! Food delivery was a little confusing after ordering. You're given a number to find a table to dine. However, we waited 20 minutes for the coffee and received our food already. Turns out coffee pickup is inside which wasn't clear when ordering. My friend popped in for our coffee and were surprised to learn they still hadn't finished the coffees after 20minutes. I got the farmer's market scramble and it was SOOOO GOOD! I loved the presentation and all the flavors paired together. I was initially intimidated by chipotle cashew sauce and the look of the whole grain bread. However, they were incredibly tasty! Some improvements: clear communication on location of coffee pickup, time to brew, free water option, and expand bathrooms (1 stall with consistently 5 people in line).

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Ask the Community - Nectarine Grove

Hello! What kind of oils do you cook in? fry in?

Hello! We use avocado oil in our fryer and on our cooking line. We also use organic coconut oil and organic olive oil in our sauces and baked goods. Thanks!

Can you please tell me if you serve, gluten-free pancakes, French toast, or GF waffles?

Hi Laraine- thanks for reaching out! We are a 100% gluten free restaurant, so everything on our menu is gluten free! You can find our menu here : https://nectarinegrove.com/leucadia-menu/… Read more

Do you sell loaves of bread?

Hi Lanie- Thanks for reaching out! We occasionally have loaves of bread at our Encinitas location, however we almost always have loaves at our Del Mar location. That is where we bake everything and where we retail a lot more breads. Thank you!… Read more

Is it safe for people who have celiacs?

Hi Fatima- Thank you for reaching out! Our restaurant is 100% gluten free! So yes, celiac safe ; ) The only item we have that might contain traces of gluten is the… Read more

Good atmosphere for working on laptop/studying?

Probably not during peak meal times. They are a pretty small place.

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Post-mortem... I was sad to hear that CHIKO permanently closed their doors at the end of last year…read more It's rare for an East Coast based Asian chain restaurant to migrate to California, but that was what CHIKO did. As noted by its name, this place served a fusion of Chinese and Korean cuisines. Their Encinitas location took over what used to be a roadside diner along N Coast Hwy 101. The seating capacity was less than 40 people which included a few high-top counter spots. At my last visit, I came for a late dinner before their closing time. A large menu was posted on the wall behind the service counter that listed about two dozen food offerings. The items seemed to be comfort food like pot stickers, spring rolls, fried rice, and chicken wings but flavored with unique combinations of seasonings and spices. I started my meal with the Marinated Beef Tri-Tip Skewers which came as a set of three and a Chinese mustard for dipping. The meat was very tender and well-seasoned. I also ordered the Cumin Lamb Stir Fry which the cashier said was medium spicy. After tasting a couple of bites of the noodles from the serving bowl, I agreed that the heat level was moderate, even for my palate. I thought the portion size should have been more for the price. That was my main criticism for both items, otherwise the food was solid for an Asian fusion eatery.

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