Healthy Creations Cafe

9 recent ratings
$$ • Bakery, Cafe
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Sandwiches
376 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
From the owner

On safety—100% gluten free, no outside food is allowed inside to ensure GF

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Overall Rating

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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.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Updated 5 months ago read full review

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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!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Dessert
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast All Day
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dog Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

Photos


Pesto chicken goat cheese artichoke sundried tomato panini
Quiche
Pesto veggie scramble
Inside
Wild Smoked Salmon Salad
Caprese Breakfast Stack
Paleo Protein Breakfast Plate!
French Toast
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Overall Rating

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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.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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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.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • 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
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Toasted Turkey Reuben, SO GOOD!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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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!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


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.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


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.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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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.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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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!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Love love love! Amazing food, amazing place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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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!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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!!!!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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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!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I love this place, and their food never disappoints!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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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!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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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!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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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 :)

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious gluten free food! Could have better service though. It's fairly slow most of the time. And the sandwich portions are too small. But the quinoa bowls are amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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So many good options including making your selection diary free too! We'll be back for sure!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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