When my friend with celiac invited me to have dinner at Nectarine Grove I wasn't really sure how I would feel about a fully gluten-free restaurant, but it certainly exceeded my expectations. To start, the employees here are so sweet! There are so many seating options inside, outside, and even an additional seating area in a more quiet and secluded room. I was a little nervous that the wheat alternatives would be bland or dry and hard, but everything was delicious! I ordered the Veggie Lovers pizza with vegan mozzarella and ricotta on a paleo crust. I was pleasantly surprised by how soft and flavorful the crust was! The vegan cheeses were also exceptional and the entire pizza was cooked perfectly. The tortillas that they use for the tacos are good as well. Whether you are gluten-free, vegan, trying to eat healthier, or simply accompanying a friend, Nectarine Grove has something for everyone! read more

Nectarine Grove - Veggie Lovers Pizza with vegan cheese - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I came in on a Sunday and the line has been nonstop while eating. I ordered for takeout since I know I can never finish it in one sitting. Great service still Great food WiFi available Plug available Indoor and outdoor seating Bathroom 2 Parking in front Parking along the highway available 10/10 recommend! read more

Nectarine Grove - Roasted Veggie Bowl 2026 for take out (added additional 2 crispy chicken $9) - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Love the town but some of the people are not chill or good at their jobs! The customer service sucks except for the kind and thoughtful busser! We ate 1 breakfast burrito, 1 breakfast plate (two eggs, 1/4 avi slice, under whelming hash brown and two small pancakes) total with tip $60. Ugh! Do better! My son witnessed one of the gals who work here be rude to the busser and all he asked was "do we have pepper"? She clapped back and said, "Does it look like we have pepper"?!! NOT NICE! So yeah... I won't be back read more

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. read more

Nectarine Grove - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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. read more

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I wish I could give this place a MILLION STARS!!! It is basically all gluten free and dairy free with sooo many inclusive options.. and WOW our minds were blown!! Chicken and waffles are a must, and we LOVED the BBQ pizza!! Two thumbs way up!! read more

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! read more

Nectarine Grove - Leucadian Benedict, Breakfast Sammie, Pistachio Latte and Nitro Cold Brew - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

California burrito is good without the mango salsa and some lime crema instead. With a side of sriracha aioli. The steak was flavorful. Have also tried their carne asada fries, but they weren't crispy at all and were under seasoned. They put all the cheese in one corner and it was melted so I couldn't really distribute that to the rest of the fries; so about 85% of the fries had no cheese and then just 15% had all the cheese. The salsa that came with was okay. Overall, the preparation and portion were both disappointing for the $18 price. Maybe I got unlucky, choose at your own discretion. My girlfriend loves the lemon bars here so those will always keep us coming back! Staff has always been friendly and street parking is usually available nearby. read more

I am not from the area but drove an hour just to have their chai latte again! All natural cafe and gluten free with so many good options! We tried some of the desserts from the case including the lemon bar and some type of seasonal cake, both are amazing!! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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

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!! 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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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! read more

Nectarine Grove - Farmers market scramble and Breakfast Sammie - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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. read more

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

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. read more

Nectarine Grove - Pepperoni Pizza (half) - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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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). read more

Nectarine Grove - Farmers Market Scramble + cheese - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Fantastic little place that you would almost drive pass and miss but you shouldn't. The menu is an amazing selection and the tastes are incredible. Brilliant selection of coffees, cakes and breakfast choices. Very casual and friendly and great service from staff that really care that you are enjoying the experience. read more

Nectarine Grove - Pumpkin Spice Latte - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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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

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

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 always enjoy the food at Nectarine Grove! From the fresh bread to pastries and brunch items, I appreciate the wide variety of options for those of us with gluten allergies. There aren't many 100% GF establishments in San Diego so this is one of my go-to spots. The overall menu feels very healthy conscious and fresh. The outdoor patio is a pleasant spot in Highway 101 to enjoy the weather alongside your tasty eats. read more

Nectarine Grove - Banana Nutella waffle - 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

OK, this was our first visit to nectarine Grove and for the most part enjoyed it. The outside patio today was perfect. The set up of ordering inside and being brought your food is not my favorite, but it works for this establishment. Will start with the positives, my burger was well cooked and I really liked the sort of thousand island dressing on the side. I thought the bread on both of our sandwiches was a bit dry, maybe that's the gluten-free aspect? My wife's chicken sandwich was actually really good, again we took off most of the bread and ate the vegetables and chicken. The fries are excellent. We saw a lot of really nice looking salads and other bowl units go by and they look great. Very healthy crowd plus very beachy, we like that. I guess my only knock for a four stars is the lack of service. Please don't ask me after paying $38 for two sandwiches that you typed into a computer for a six dollar tip. We got our own water and then had to ask inside for a glass of ice due to the lukewarm water. Clearing my own table has become the norm, not sure I love it but if it helps, I'm willing to do it Because of the interesting food I'm willing to give it another shot so stay tuned. read more

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This place seems really popular so I was excited to give them a try but it was subpar at best. I ordered the Boss Burger and it was very dry and didn't have too much flavor to it. I may have just ordered the wrong item, but it still was disappointing. Food orders in my group also came out at very random times - there were some people who were basically finished eating by the time the others received their food. read more

Who doesn't like a place that offers breakfast food all day long?!! Great food, fresh and not outrageously expensive (considering already high prices for SoCal). Better yet, you get value for what you pay. Came here for an early dinner and just beat the line- and I've always seen a line here! Casual dining 'order and sit' setup, both indoor and outdoor seating. They have baked goods too. Very healthy options but the meals are substantial and there is no shortage of flavor. I had the fajita bowl with steak that was so darn good and flavorful. It is a good sized portion too so if hungry, this is perfect. You can select the ingredients you prefer and I went with cauliflower rice- so delicious! Others in my grouphad the vege bowl with an egg and a breakfast taco. The menu had a really nice variety and I look forward to trying more! Staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

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My absolute favorite brunch and lunch spot in north county SD. Parking can be a hassle on a busy summer day but this fast casual spot is a great place to meet up with friends or bring kids along. Everything is GF and delicious. I love the fried chicken and waffles or Quiche for a comfort meal but there are so many great healthy options for breakfast and lunch. The counter staff is friendly and patient and i appreciate that they bring the food to your table. read more

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

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

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

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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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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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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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

This place is in a great location but what makes it stand out is the service!! Top notch!!! All and especially Karina truly goes above and beyond. Makes we want to visit everyday. Please keep up the tremendous best in class service!!! read more