I just found out this place has been open for a year, and I can’t believe I didn’t know about it until now! Turns out they relocated from the Scripps Poway Parkway location, which used to be one of my favorite cafés. The new spot is tucked inside an industrial unit—you wouldn’t find it unless you noticed the sign out on the street. Inside, it’s super cozy with comfortable chairs, and the staff is absolutely wonderful. My latte was delicious, though I wish I hadn’t had to ask for a “for here” cup. Definitely planning to come back!
Vegan Restaurant
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe
· $$$$ · poway · 100% vegano verificado
100% vegano
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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I just found out this place has been open for a year, and I can’t believe I didn’t know about it until now! Turns out they relocated from the Scripps Poway Parkway location, which used to be one of my favorite cafés. The new spot is tucked inside an industrial unit—you wouldn’t find it unless you noticed the sign out on the street. Inside, it’s super cozy with comfortable chairs, and the staff is absolutely wonderful. My latte was delicious, though I wish I hadn’t had to ask for a “for here” cup. Definitely planning to come back!
Recently, Nutmeg near my home closed, and they moved next to Costco in Poway. I tried their Capri panini, and my husband had the Loaded Italian. Both were disappointing—definitely not worth $15 each. The Capri wasn’t even changed to sourdough as I requested, and the Loaded Italian was barely filled. Also, the trash outside was overflowing. Not impressed.
Recently, Nutmeg near my home closed, and they moved next to Costco in Poway. I tried their Capri panini, and my husband had the Loaded Italian. Both were disappointing—definitely not worth $15 each. The Capri wasn’t even changed to sourdough as I requested, and the Loaded Italian was barely filled. Also, the trash outside was overflowing. Not impressed.
We went to check out the new Nutmeg location. We used to go to their Scripps Ranch location before they relocated to this new one on Danielson. The decor is modern and clean inside with a small patio outside. The place is new and pretty empty at 10am on a Friday morning. Ordered the chilaquiles and it was really disappointing. I do not recommend this dish at all. It's plain with a lot of melted cheese that started congealing into a big mass over the soggy tortilla chips as it cooled. And the refried bean is served separately as a side and looks very unappetizing. I ended up just scraping the cheese off and picking the tortilla chips out. My friend liked her shashuka. The Nutmeg Scramble was also good too. Service was good and we were checked on a couple of times while we were there.