Sharon B

A great local breakfast place to grab a quick meal with friends. We have been going here for years and the food has been consistently good. I usually get the Nutmeg scramble or shashuka, but ordered the Spicy Corn Beef Hash this time. Love the heat. Everyone else like their orders. There is seating inside and a small patio outside. The business expanded recently to offer more indoor seating and a cute little boutique shop next door.

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Shideh Bahmanyar

Yummy ham and cheese croissant for a great breakfast. The latte was decent, not the best I’ve had, tasted a bit burnt. Great service. Laid back and casual atmosphere.

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Sarah Robinson

It was delicious! The restaurant is really cute, bright, and clean. The waitresses were quick and friendly. They were really busy and when I started eating it was obvious why! Thought and care were put into this food! While a little pricey, you will not regret this splurge!

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E E

Nice place for breakfast and early brunch. Food is delicious. There is a nice outside sitting area. The menu has a wide variety of food that fits everyone like gluten-free options and vegan options. We like everything we have ordered here. My favorite was the hibiscus tea. I will be here agains.

Nutmeg is a great breakfast spot. Fresh dishes and delicious pastries. When I first started going to Nutmeg thier coffee drinks were exceptional. Overall time the barista talent has decreased.

KakuBites

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe: A family-friendly gem in Sabre Springs, San Diego. This artisan bakery offers an array of comforting baked goods and hearty brunch dishes. Nutmeg expanded their space over the last few years, making this an inviting place for families, couples, and local foodies exploring North San Diego’s breakfast spots. For Sunday brunch, we enjoyed a warm ham and cheese croissant. Its airy, flaky layers and butter richness complemented the ham and melted Swiss cheese to create a pleasant balance of salty and savory flavors. The spicy corned beef hash was a substantial dish, full of brightly colored ingredients. It had a pile of vibrant scrambled eggs, corned beef bites, sliced green onions, jalapeños, red peppers and potatoes, and melted cheese. While the spice was milder than expected, some dashes of hot sauce enhanced its acidity and heat. The ordering / dining experience was straight forward: order from the friendly counter staff, take a number, and settle into one of the many indoor or outdoor tables for efficient food delivery by the servers. Note: The outdoor area is in a cozy, shaded area with limited seating. The counter service is noticeably friendly and welcoming. The floor service felt less attentive, likely due to the busy weekend brunch crowd. Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe in Sabre Springs is a great choice for a tasty, mid-priced meal. It is well-suited for families or anyone craving artisan baked goods in North San Diego.

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F Erdogan

This is a great spot with an extensive menu and some really nice breakfast options. Depending on how busy they are, the service can be a bit slow. The plus sides are that there's no issue with parking, and you also have the option to sit outside.

Al Flore

I ordered a Kale salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The salad was very basic, something I could make at home easily. I recommend grilled chicken instead of shredded roasted chicken and also adding some more ingredients to spice it up. Otherwise, everything else was good!

C R

Quaint little Cafe that's not a brand name restaurant. Food was pretty good and just right servings. The menu offers some healthy options and traditional egg breakfast plates, sandwiches, panini's, wraps and fancy avocado toast! Employees are very friendly. Love the bakery items offered like fresh, large, tall cinnamon rolls, scones, croissants, brownies and more.

Catherine Hunt

Our first time for lunch. They had a variety of sandwiches. They had outdoor dining with shade. The service was fast. Our hot sandwiches were freshly made and tasty. The potato chips tasted home made and crispy.

Tatiana Kalutskaia

We ordered Nutmeg Scramble for $16 (3 local eggs, organic spinach, sundried tomatoes, pork sausage, goat cheese, home fries, fruit & english muffin.) On the picture all that we got. In the bag were some fruits . Kids portion 😏. No English muffin. My daughter was upset.

Nutmeg is not the same place it used to be. The food quality has gone downhill, everything tasted bland and not worth the price. Even the coffee was disappointing. I used to love their Mexican mocha, but the last one I ordered was so bad I couldn’t even finish it. The service was okay overall, but the barista was a bit rude when we asked for a water cup. He insisted there were cups out for us to grab, but there were none. It wasn’t until he checked himself that he realized the cup area was empty. Not a huge issue on its own, but it added to the experience. The biggest issue is that the pricing no longer matches the quality. We paid $75 for two adult plates and one child’s meal, which feels excessive given the taste and quality. I gave this place another chance, but that was the last one. I won’t be visiting again.

Jose Contreras

Wow, what a disappointing place. The nutmeg coffee was good, but pastries were terrible. We got a chocolate chip cookie (very thick but hard), monkey bread (nothing to it but sweet bread) & a Danish that must have been at least a day old. This was not worth the drive to Poway. We have many great bakeries in SD but this is not one of them. I'm embarrassed to take my mom an almond croissant as it is hard/stale also. Ugh