Pesto chicken goat cheese artichoke sundried tomato panini

Healthy Creations Cafe

15 recent ratings
$$ • Bakery, Cafe
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376 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
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On safety—100% gluten free, no outside food is allowed inside to ensure GF

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Celiac
4 weeks ago

We are so excited to have found Healthy Creations while here on vacation. Our son has Celiac and this place is our new favorite.

Our son enjoyed a delicious pastry and chose other baked goods to go. We stocked up on bread and English muffins. We also enjoyed a goat cheese artichoke quiche that was AMAZING and specialty lattes with house made sauces. My pumpkin latte tasted like actual pumpkin in the best way, not like sugar. We wish we could take Healthy Creations back home with us. It is precious for someone with celiac to be able to walk into an establishment, not even have to explain themselves and their parameters and just get to enjoy anything from all the options. Hard to even put into words how special that is. Our son got that gift today at Healthy Creations. We are thankful.

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Celiac
5 months ago

Excellent pumpkin muffins gluten free and delicious

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Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

It is a dedicated gluten free kitchen. I got the curry chicken sandwich on multigrain bread. It was delicious! My mother got the tuna sandwich, which she thought was good

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Pesto chicken goat cheese artichoke sundried tomato panini
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6 months ago

Best 100% gluten free food in town!

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Symptomatic Celiac
7 months ago

Wow! I just finished the most delicious sandwich I’ve had in years! The avo turkey sandwich was warm and had fresh ingredients. My daughter had the freshest looking Greek salad bowl. We loved out lunch.

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Celiac
7 months ago

Fresh, healthy, yummy GF offerings.

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10 months ago

Tasty sandwiches and excellent GF baked goods! So happy to have dedicated GF places, this is out of my way but I always stop by if I’m in the area.

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Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago
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1 year ago

Stopped here on our last visit to San Diego. The food was really good and the service was friendly. We were on a time crunch to get to the airport and they were kind enough to rush our order. There were so many options on the menu that it was hard to choose what to order. My celiac daughter chose the grove breakfast sandwich and enjoyed it. She said although the gf brioche wasn’t a brioche texture, it was delicious and had the perfect amount of flakiness (which is hard to find in gf breads). I had the kale Caesar salad, which was also good. I really enjoyed the herbed grain-free croutons. They had a large selection of baked goods to choose from. Based on the cashier’s recommendation, daughter got a pumpkin muffin. She said it had the perfect texture and was delightful. My chocolate chip cookie was so yummy she ate a good portion of it too. This place will definitely be on our list for the next trip!

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1 year ago

I stopped by for brunch and had a wonderful breakfast sandwich and brought home a cupcake as well. The bread was the best fresh gluten free bread I’ve had! There were a lot of options on the menu and it was almost overwhelming feeling so free to pick whatever I wanted knowing it was all safe for me.

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1 year ago

Completely GF kitchen! Lots of vegan options including bread, desserts, & drinks. I highly recommend the Avocado & Hummus Toast. We love coming here every time we're in San Diego & we never have to worry about cross-contamination.

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1 year ago

Toasted Turkey Reuben, SO GOOD!

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Gluten Sensitive
2 years ago

This is a great spot. 100% GF, with many organic ingredients. They sell lots of GF bread and pastry items as well. And also coffee, juice and kombucha!

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2 years ago
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2 years ago

I’ve gone here for several years. A bit of a hidden gem and I’m so glad they’re here. Delicious food, I’ve never had anything not good here. Great service. Cute seating.

Sister restaurant to nectarine grove, another all gluten free establishment. It’s a must for anyone visiting the area!

I recommend the chicken panini, the avocado toast, and any of the bakery items.

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3 years ago
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Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

Not quite as good as the sister restaurant nectarine grove, but still very tasty and most importantly dedicated gluten free. Love the Reuben and the cinnamon rolls are to die for.

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Celiac
3 years ago

Amazing!

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Celiac
3 years ago

It’s delicious, it’s totally safe, and it’s darling. What more could you want? So happy to have this place!

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3 years ago

So many fantastic gf options. Lots of choices for meat eaters and vegans. And desserts are awesome too! The cinnamon roll was incredible. They get their bread from Nectarine Grove in nearby Encinitas. I HIGHLY recommend nectarine grove.

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Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

Excellent food! I had a very good Mediterranean sandwich. Also got a cinnamon roll to go and it was an amazing breakfast the next day. My son loved his quesadilla.

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Celiac
3 years ago

Gluten free establishment, no outside food allowed. Tried 3 vegan sandwiches/paninis and smoothies for dinner. All were very good! Service was great!

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Celiac
3 years ago
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Celiac
4 years ago

100% GF and lots to choose from. My favorite is the Reuben sandwich and the wild salmon salad. And anything chocolate for dessert.

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Celiac
4 years ago

Delicious food. Service is a bit slow but the number of gf and df choices makes up for it.

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4 years ago
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Celiac
4 years ago

Love the staff. Totally safe & GF facility. Food is reliable.

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4 years ago

This place is 100% gluten free and 100% delicious. From paninis and sandwiches to brunch and dessert, the choices are endless. I wish I could move in!

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Symptomatic Celiac
4 years ago

I love this place! The Mediterranean Chicken Panini may be the best GF thing I've ever eaten.

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4 years ago

Love love love! Amazing food, amazing place!

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5 years ago

This place is amazing, but it is an absolute staple as someone with Celiac disease. I am there at last once a week, often several times. The Paleo plate is my go to and they make a great tuna melt but the egg Sammy and caprese stack are really good too. My husband loves the veggie hummus sandwich. The peanut butter brownie and cinnamon roll are to die for and you wouldn't even know they are gluten free. Love!!

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5 years ago

100% gluten free! Had the curried chicken salad wrap and my daughter with celiac had a quesadilla. Both were tasty!

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Celiac
5 years ago

We had a great, safe lunch and I was able to take a piece of quiche and dessert back to the hotel for dinner too. It was busy for a Wednesday afternoon at lunch so the service was a bit slow and there was not enough places to sit. I don’t know if that’s the norm or not since we were traveling. Would definitely go back if I have the chance!

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Celiac
5 years ago

I only had the cinnamon roll. And yes it was $6.50...but so worth every penny. Tasted so soft and yummy! I bought it and heated it in the microwave for one minute the next day. Awesome!!!!

Celiac
5 years ago

I was near San Diego last weekend and had a fantastic pesto chicken, goat cheese, sundried tomato and artichoke panini here..My friend and my fiancé (who are not GF) also enjoyed it! I definitely recommend this cafe for breakfast or lunch!

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5 years ago

As a person who has dealt with severe Celiacs disease for over 58 years, I only eat at dedicated GF restruants-- and they are few and far between. Here I had smoked salmon salad with bread stick, minestrone soup with bread sticks and stocked up on a host of prepared yummy main dishes, quiche and desserts for recent vacation in town. It was fun to walk the locals come pouring in for their lunches and treats. Staff were all lovely. Thank you!

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Celiac
5 years ago

GF Cinnamon Bun...nuff said...oh and the breakfast tacos :]

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5 years ago
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Celiac
5 years ago

Above par in service, food and coffee. Helpful with delicious food and treats!

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5 years ago

Best cinnamon rolls ever! The breakfast sami also a favorite.

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Celiac
6 years ago

This place is amazing! My partner and I RARELY eat out because so many places miss the mark when it comes to celiac/quality of food. Well, this place nails it. We peaked around and they use TOP quality ingredients and we felt GREAT eating and afterword :) This place mirrors and tastes like our own kitchen, which is saying a lot, because my partner is a nutrition based chef! Love it! Keep up the great work Healthy Creations! With love from Tucson, Bryce & Kate.

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Celiac
6 years ago

I love this place, and their food never disappoints!

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Symptomatic Celiac
6 years ago

Fantastic place. Lots of dairy free and paleo options. Online ordering for takeout makes everything so easy!

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Celiac
6 years ago

A 100% GF restaurant. This is some of the best gluten free food I have ever eaten! An extensive menu to choose from, but I had the smoked turkey and brie panini with a chai latte ... delicious!

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Celiac
7 years ago

This place used to be my go to breakfast spot. They changed the menu because it wasn’t convenient for them when customers come in a group of four. (That’s what the cashier said to me) now the food looks like for OCD people. For Encinitas location, I would recommend another place. Healthy creations waiting time is bad even when there is nobody in the restaurant. I regret not cooking at home and spend my money wisely.

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Celiac
7 years ago

Such a great place! Delicious food, friendly service, knowledgeable staff. I go there more than I can afford 😉

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Celiac
7 years ago

Some fabulous options, especially since they've updated their menus. The tuna didn't seem especially fresh the last time I had it, but the southwestern chicken panini is always delicious!

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7 years ago

We are listed under gluten free places to eat but not bakeries. We have a full dedicated gluten free bakery with tons of dairy free, vegan and paleo options! Thanks!

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7 years ago

Stopped by on a whim and I am SO glad I did! Everything is GF and the breads are amazing!!! I can't wait to try out everything they have to offer. Staff is super friendly too. I had the tuna melt today and it was delish!

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8 years ago

Really yummy food!!!! I love it so much :) try the Mediterranean flat bread!!! So many paleo options! Yum yum yum :) prices are a bit high for small portions but they have many options. Service used to be mean, but they seem to have hired some nice people :)

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