Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe

Overall staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They have gluten free bread that you can use to sub in toast or for a sandwich and also offer gluten free pastries! The bread is some of the closest I’ve had to regular bread and I liked it enough I bought an entire loaf (it was pricey and I probably don’t recommend getting the whole thing). It also feels like the size of the bread is normal!!!! Definitely one of my breakfast frequents

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I found this place when starting my new job and was so relieved because it sounded great. I ordered online from the Poway location a few times without issues. Very excited for a GF panini. Third time, I puked and knew the bread was too big to be gluten free. Then a fourth time I called to make sure this didn't happen again and was treated like the biggest inconvenience in the world to the young brunet girl who likes to talk to anyone ordering Gluten Free like an idiot. I eventually quit going to this cafe after a second rude encounter with her and my online order going to a second location, I was not aware they had, to which she replied well I suggest you get back in your car and go to the location you ordered. If I could I give this place no stars. They have so many GF baked goods and options you'd think they would actually care about cross contamination and safety, but I think they view it as Fad diet at least the rude girl at the counter seems to.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I dont know why some reports are saying Nutmeg is unsafe. My son, who has Celiac and I have eaten here plenty of times. The staff understands and they have plenty of gluten free options. They even make GF baked goods and cakes. It is not a dedicated kitchen but most restaurants aren't and all we can ask for is they are aware of cross contamination. This restaurant is aware.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Since there are no recent celiac reviews, I wanted to chime in and say this place is NOT celiac safe, and the kitchen will not take measures to avoid cross-contamination. I hope someday they can change their practices to be safer, because the cafe is very cute and the coffee is good!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

The staffs were really friendly to help us get gluten free breakfast. I would say they try their best and the food is delicious, but my little one is too sensitive with anything with wheat. Her skin around mouth turn slightly red, but gone after a few minutes, I am glad there was no severe reaction. It is hard to avoid cross contamination.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We had breakfast there and it was AMAZING! They have amazing gluten free bread and will sub in the toast and French toast with gluten free equivalents, the staff was knowledgeable and answered our questions, we were told to tell the person taking orders that it was for an allergy, and my fiancé didn’t get sick afterwards. I would ask before eating if you have celiacs though, just because he didn’t have an issue doesn’t mean others with more serious gluten/wheat issues won’t.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options

This place has been one of my go to places ever since I found out I can’t eat gluten. I’m not celiac, but I can confirm they do have gluten free options and they are delicious. You can turn their breakfast burrito into a Gf burrito and their sandwich bread comes in GF as well. I had their kale salad today and they happily supplemented the dressing and some veges for me since I’m dairy free and corn free as well. It was delicious ! Give it a try!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I got French toast yesterday & was really excited about it. The bread slices were huge but inedible. So incredibly hard & the bread was really seedy, completely wrong for a French toast. I’m not celiac but definitely got sick that night with digestive & inflammatory flare issues.

Celiac friendly?

No

Food was awesome. Prices right. Wife & I had brunch and no problems. I would no to celiac because I saw no dedicated space

Do not eat a meal here if you are sensitive to cross contamination. I had eggs, bacon, fruit and have been sick all afternoon. Not recommended for celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

No

I ordered a Tres Queso panini and asked them if they could wipe down the panini machine in between. The lady said that they couldn't guarantee it and if I had "an allergy to go eat somewhere else." I also asked if they had separate containers for peanut butter, nutella, etc. and explained why. She said no, then said yes. Every time I asked a question she seemed really bothered and put out, even though it wasn't very busy. The sandwich was gross (and not that cheesy), and so was the coffee I order. My husband's non-gf sandwich was mediocre. I didn't get sick but that might've been sheer dumb luck.

Celiac friendly?

No

Amazing gf french toast! cute lil place with several breakfast/brunch items. Yes, the baked goods only had 3 choices. I just went for breakfast. They only serve brunch items Sat-Sun. Salads and sammies are week days. good food and good service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Kind of disappointing, though I've only tried a couple items. Fairly expensive ($3 for a brownie, $1.25 for a tiny little cake ball), and they didn't have very many GF choices in the baked goods. Also the GF brownie and cake ball that I tried didn't taste very good. Not very anxious to go back to this place, but again, I did not try any regular menu items. Cute little place though. Note for true celiacs, I'd be wary as they are not a dedicated facility and they'll tell you they can't guarantee that there's no contamination.