Flower Child — Restaurant in San Diego

Flower Child is one of those rare spots that somehow manages to feel both trendy and wholesome the second you walk through the door. From the moment I stepped inside, the vibe was fresh, welcoming, and full of good energy. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re doing something good for your body without sacrificing flavor — and trust me, the flavor does not disappoint. Let’s start with the mac and cheese. I’ve had a lot of mac and cheese in my life — gourmet, homemade, out of the box, you name it — but Flower Child’s mac and cheese? It’s absolutely to die for. Creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned, with that slightly baked golden crust on top that lets you know it was made with care. It’s pure comfort food, but with an elevated twist that makes it feel just a bit more special. It was warm, hearty, and felt like the culinary equivalent of a hug. I could’ve easily ordered a second serving, and honestly, I probably will next time.Then there’s the quinoa corn — a combination that might sound simple, but is executed so perfectly that it completely blew me away. The textures are balanced just right: the slight chew of the quinoa mixed with the sweet pop of the corn kernels is honestly addictive. It’s flavorful, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. There’s a little brightness to it — maybe a hint of citrus or herb — that makes it feel light yet satisfying. It’s one of those side dishes that deserves main character status. The rest of the menu looked amazing too, full of vibrant, nourishing options for every kind of eater, from plant-based to meat lovers. And the service? Incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful without ever feeling pushy. Everyone there just seemed genuinely happy to be working in a space that promotes wellness and delicious food at the same time. If you’re looking for a restaurant that makes healthy eating exciting — or just a place to treat yourself without the guilt — Flower Child is absolutely the place to go. The mac and cheese alone is worth the trip, and paired with that quinoa corn, you’ve got a meal that hits every note. Can’t...

Elite ’16 5.0 star rating 12/2/2016 First to Review 21 photos 1 check-in Wow, this place is heaven, healthy heaven. The menu varies from Salads, bowls,wraps and mix n match, everything so healthy. No junk, here. And you could add any protein you like from chicken, salmon, steak and tofu Lot of option for vegetarians too.

Interior: Very trendy and very open with lots of natural lights flowing in. Very positive colors and feels like home. Also love the idea of having wash basing, to wash hands without waiting in Restroom. Aslo, Extended seats below stairs Cozy outside patio. Dog Friendly, woof woof.

Staff: Special mention to the the Staff team, super friendly and very warm despite of the super crowd. They were very patient and explaining everything in detail. I will go again just to meet this beautiful people.

Food: We ordered Madras Curry Bowl: Yummy. Since i am form Madras, and I eat curry every day, I wanted to order Madras Curry. It did meet my expectation, yumm I ordered with Salmon as added protein. It had, organic potato, heirloom carrot, green bean, sweet onion, cilantro, garam masala, coconut.

Bird is the Word - Chicken Wrap: I loved onions a lot, especially grilled and this wrap had charred onions, it was out of the world wrap. Best wrap in San Diego. So fresh and tasty. The wrap had grilled chicken, broccoli, charred onion & pepper, melted pepper jack cheese

Thai Dye Wrap: This wrap was ok, lacked the flavor and taste, milder side.spicy tofu, thai basil, avocado, carrot, daikon radish, cilantro, snap pea. Spicy Tofu was not that spicy. And it lacked the punch.

Drinks: Lemonade They had 3 variety of lemonade and three version of Tea

Cappuccino was fresh and very aromatic.

Tried a sample of Kombucha, on the tap. I will order this next time.

Fresh tap beer available too.

Highs: Great STAFF Amazing atmosphere with great interiors Great outside cozy patio Extended seats below stairs Dog...

For those who eat only organic, please know that this restaurant is NOT an organic restaurant. They feature organic kale and items on the Dirty Dozen list ONLY. When you go into the store, you will see printed on the hard menu above registers under the Chopped Veggie Salad "organic greens" so you will assume like I did all the greens in the salad are organic. However, they include romaine lettuce that is NOT organic in the salad. False advertising and very misleading. I have been in touch with the restaurant general mngr concerning this. So be smart when you order and ask questions of the manager, not just the staff at the register who at the time of this review are not properly trained to know what is/is not organic. This goes for any restaurant that calls themselves a "health or vegetarian/vegan/paleo" restaurant. That does NOT mean they are organic. And we all know the dangers of conventional produce by now. My hope is that more 100% organic restaurants will start to pop up here like Goodonya in Encinitas and Parakeet Cafe in Del Mar. In the meantime, I am grateful that Flower Child does have a staff who cares and offers 'natural' chx (not sure what that means) and grass fed beef options. However there is no excuse to put 'organic greens' listed by a salad that doesn't contain 100% organic greens. I do hope Corporate reads this review and makes a change. In the meantime I will no longer be supporting the restaurant. And considering I've spent over $3300 there in 2 years time prior to receiving this knowledge, that's...