Chocolate Maven

This is a commercial bakery with an embedded restaurant. Parking is off street, in front of the bakery. You go through the bakery shop to get to the restaurant. There was not wait when we visited on a weekday morning. We got gluten free blue corn blueberry pancakes with pinions, a side of green chili sausage, and a Mediterranean omelet with smashed breakfast potatoes. The omelet was very tasty, with a healthy portion of feta and kalamata olives. The breakfast potatoes, baked then smashed and fried crispy were the star of the show. The green chili sausage was good but not exceptional. The blue corn pancakes were tasty, with a reasonable portion of pinions on top. Like many gluten free options, they lacked structural integrity. They were almost as good as the equivalent blue corn pinion pancakes at the Flying Tortilla (which are not gluten free). There was a window to the commercial bake ry floor in the dining room where we were seated. We enjoyed watching cinnamon rolls being made during breakfast. It was a little pricey, $50 breakfast for two, but I felt like I got my money's worth.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with a friend today. We had a corner table with a view of the bakery operations. It was fun to watch the chef make apple and peach tarts. Also watched some pastry dough being made. My friend had the tuna salad sandwich with a side salad. I enjoyed the chiliquilas with two perfectly cooked over medium eggs. The restaurant is small and quaint. A tad noisy and the bathroom was unkept. Our server was friendly.

We enjoyed our sandwich and Rosemary fries. The chocolate cake was amazing. The service was not that desirable. We loved watching the pastry Chef get busy from our view.

This was my first time eating here and the food was great! I ordered the Migas and it was so delicious. The service was outstanding and friendly. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone.

Delicious vegan breakfast! Great service. Nice ambiance. Will definitely return if I'm ever back in Santa Fe.

Very nice place! There's a huge selection of bakery items and food items as well. We got a table and got to see the workers making some desserts in their warehouse/factory. The chile hot chocolate was delicious!! Highly recommended. I also got the green chile quiche, and it was very good. Overall, great place, good service, and nice atmosphere. It is a little pricey though, so that's my one main complaint!

Chocolate Maven looks like it’s in a warehouse district, because there’s not a lot of signage and no curb appeal. However, once you go inside, there’s a bakery and a restaurant section and there’s so many great looking and tasting pastries and cakes. The staff is friendly and helpful. When you enter the restaurant the layout is a little funky. There’s one main entrance and to the left, you can order pastries, coffee and teas to go. Off to the right is where you’ll wait for a seat to the restaurant. It can be a little crowded if you’re waiting for a coffee and people are coming in for the restaurant. This store does get crowded, so there’s lots of people going in and out. There is an area at the back of the shop where you can see them make homemade chocolate croissants. Overall great pastries, OK coffee, staff is great, but the layout is kind of funky. Still give it a four star.

I love apple strudel. Any strudel. I found this place about 9 months ago. Tried one and loved it. Flaky. Stuffed. Delightful. Went in Thursday and got 3. Dough was chewy and thick. Like an inch+ thick on the bottom of one. It’s like Mexican sweetbread dough. I got other stuff that was good but I feel I got taken for $20+ bucks on the strudel. Lady that helped me was buried in a notebook. Not welcoming and was stressed out.

Updated review. No outdoor seating! The vegan Reuben is to die for! Also enjoy the vegan Bahn Mi. Best beans in town. Wish they would extend the restaurant hours. It's tough getting there for lunch when you have meetings until 1 pm. Love watching the bakers at work,

What's not to like about this place? It's a hidden gem of Santa Fe. It's a bit far from city center, so it's not super touristic. Most people there are local. The bakery is super cute. They have gluten free options. You can watch how they make the breads over the glass window. The blue corn pancakes are amazing. It's worth a try. EDIT: I found what not to love about this place :). The server tipped herself. Yes, I'm those people who keep every receipt . They "accidentally" increased the tip. That's unethical.

Pastries were very good but the staff were very rude about us eating there in the restaurant. That really turned us on the place.

Food was prettier than the taste. Croissants were huge, but not much filling, lemon tart had no lemon flavor, was just sweet. Service was awesome. Not sure we will be back.

Two for two! This place has my heart. On first visit, I chose the huevos rancheros with a Mayan chile hot chocolate. Meanwhile, my friend ordered the blue corn pancakes...and after one bite, I knew I'd have to come back and get those pancakes for myself! So today was the second visit, almost a year apart, and it was as good as I remembered. Better than I remembered was the service! Our server was so attentive and thoughtful. Got a chance to peruse the bakery after our meal, and my friend was so tickled to see the wide selection of gluten-free cookies. Parking is easy. Lots of seating. Will return!

Decided to eat breakfast here this morning on the way out back home. It was kind of hard finding the place because it looks like it's attached to a horse barn lol I'm so glad we did because the inside is huge. You can't tell that outside. We were able to eat upstairs with the extra tables, the bakery downstairs has a great selection of homemade goodies. We ended up getting a chocolate croissant, almond croissants, green chili cheddar croissants, lemon bar and a blueberry cream cheese tart and that was all to go lol. We shared the blueberry Pinon pancakes with amazing brown sugar Pinon sauce. We also got the berry crêpe and the peach capote. They were all delicious and amazing. We also tried the green chili handmade sausage that was to die for no grease at all! We will for sure be back!

I have always come here for coffee, but decided to try the food. I was pleasantly surprised! I asked the waiter what is the most popular item on the menu, and he said you'll love everything. I did in fact love my plate. The atmosphere was really cute too, and I liked the window that allows you to see them baking. I've never tried the desserts here, but they have a wide variety and they look delicious.

Insanely rude staff. Girl behind the counter has a tendency to talk to people like they are idiots, short hair, glasses. It is routine, go in there quite a bit, usually let it slide, it is never really directed at me personally, but you can tell the staff is kind of resentful. Snarky, condescending, and unhappy is not a great combination. I spoke with a manager, and they are aware I left this review, so that they can take appropriate action. Anything that is bad for customers is bad for business.

Chocolate Maven Bakery (CMB), Santa Fe, NM seemingly known to all the locals for fresh baked goodies, cakes, pies, cookies, specialty cakes etc. with a small dine-in restaurant during breakfast, brunch. Latter closing by 2PM. Warmly welcomed once you stepped in, we were on the search for a sweet bite post-lunch. There's a lot offered and it takes a moment to take everything in. We ordered, paid, then took our goodies to enjoy in the outside seating area. * Red Velvet cupcake w/buttercream * Hazelnut cream espresso cupcake * Mexican wedding cookies. To take for sharing later: * Assorted empanadas, croissants Take home souvenirs: * Citlali pure Mexican vanilla extract * Mexican hot chocolate mix w/Chile The cupcakes were great! I like espresso anything. Fresh buttercream is always appreciated...yum. CMB is a down home neighborhood bakery, nothing special yet special enough. You have to drop by if only to drool at all their baked offerings! And the people behind the counter are ultra-nice. CMB offers delivery out-of-state on some of their specialties, like Red Chile Chocolate Pecan Pie -- That one made my eyes light up! Drop by for breakfast or brunch. And go slowly past their display cases of goodies. Or in reverse. Guaranteed you won't leave empty-handed!

10/10 ! @chocolatemaven has always been a dear favorite for coffee and pastries but today I decided to try one of their burger specials. It was fantastic! I ordered a bacon, green chile cheese, wagyu burger. The meat was cooked to perfection of my choice and I chose garlic house cut fries, which were crunchy and delicious. Highly recommend giving their specials a try. Stop by before September 10th. They have 7 different burger specials!

Chocolate Maven Bakery - A Hidden Gem in Santa Fe! Their chocolate torte is my all-time favorite cake that I request for my birthday! If you're looking for a delightful blend of charm, exceptional baked goods, and a cozy cafe, Chocolate Maven Bakery is the place to be! Tucked away in Santa Fe, this bakery/cafe feels like stepping into a secret wonderland for food lovers. Their menu is a feast for the senses, offering everything from heavenly pastries to savory breakfast and lunch options. I tried their almond croissant and quiche Lorraine, and both were perfection. The croissant was flaky and buttery, while the quiche was rich and flavorful. The ambiance is unique with a glimpse into their bustling bakery kitchen--it's fascinating to watch the bakers at work! Don't miss their signature chocolate torte--it's decadent without being overwhelming. Perfect for any occasion or just to treat yourself. I also love their Apricot Tea cake! Whether you're a local or just visiting, Chocolate Maven Bakery is a must-visit for anyone who loves good food and a touch of Santa Fe magic. 5/5 stars!

Way overpriced pastries & such. They were that way my first visit in 2018, weeks were new to SFNM & wanted pie for pi day. They were that pies weren't very tasty at all. We've tried CM 2 other times &.....no. I can't say I'll get better cake & other goodies from Sam's or Clafoutis, thank you.

Breakfast + bakery review: Breakfast: I just had the most excellent breakfast with Ty L. Check out their review below for a unique perspective on Chocolate Maven (emphasis on chocolate). We went up the spiral staircase to an upstairs seating area that was quiet and private for the majority of our meal early-ish on a Sunday morning. I liked the paintings on the walls and the sunlight coming through the window to bathe the room in a warm natural light. Katherine recommended the frittata (for the vegetables), chilaquiles, and blue corn pancakes. I was intrigued by the peach and pickle burger, which I was told would be something interesting but not something I'd reorder. We ordered the frittata, 1/2 stack (1 pancake) of the blue corn pancakes, and the peach compote French toast. In hindsight, Katherine was 100% spot on in their recommendations, and I wish I had a Katherine to give me their honest thoughts on all food in my life. Service: Katherine was wonderful. The service was efficient. The food came out in a timely fashion. Food: Frittata - delicious. Can't go wrong with eggs and vegetables. Blue corn pancakes - I wish I had gotten a full order. I love the flavor and the subtly grainy texture, and the piñon complemented the flavor very well. The caramel (sweet brown sugar piñon sauce) around the pancakes was a delicious moat to dip the pancake and the peach compote French toast into. The blueberries, strawberries, and powdered sugar were the perfect toppings. Peach compote French toast - the bread (2 pieces) was thick and substantial. It was the perfect amount of syrup for me, and the bottom piece had imbibed the sweet cream cheese to become perfectly soggy. I hadn't had peach in a long time, so the peach compote was delightful, and there were even a few small plump/moist golden raisins. Bakery: After eating, we bought a medley of baked goods from the bakery downstairs The people at the register kindly explained what each item was, since they weren't labeled. I didn't see prices listed, so I will list some of them here. There was a 1/2 off basket, which contained mostly croissants and cinnamon buns. Cranberry Orange Pecan Muffin - $3.50 Cranberry Pecan Scone - $3.50 Apricot Cream Scone - $3.50 Blueberry Cream Scone - $3.50 Cheese Danish - $4.25 Raspberry Danish - $4.25 Cherry Chocolate Chunk Muffin - $3.50 2 Cupcakes (lemon raspberry, carrot) - $7.40 Holiday Round Sweet Challah - $8.00

Wow What a bakery....quite a place to tempt your taste buds Went in for Sunday breakfast and wasn't disappointed Prepare to wait for a bit for a table on weekends, but worth the wait. Try the green chile sausage....but every menu item is quite good.....good list of hot chocolate....check it out Parking.....3 ways to do it.....go in deep , as in all the way to the front door....risking blockage Or try the quite-large-parking-lot-for-Santa fe If full, street parking is eezy peezy.... Get to the Mavin....won't disappoint

This was recommended by my family member who lives nearby. As I drove down the industrial street and into a gravel parking lot I was sure he lead me astray! But then I saw the award signs, "Best of Santa Fe" for the past 20 years! There is a bakery area with a varied selection of cookies, pies, tarts, cakes etc including some gluten free ones. We took home some GF espresso cookies and they were melt in your mouth yummy. Not too sweet- in fact they were our breakfast for the next morning. Coffee drinks were unique, I got a Punjab chai and my husband got a matcha drink on special and they were beautifully served and tasted great. There were several vegetarian meal selections. If there is a veg Reuben on the menu I am 100% ordering it and this did not disappoint with loads of tofu and a perfect sauerkraut balance. Super friendly staff too.

The pastries were amazing. I got a selection of various danishes and a bear claw because they were out of the cinnamon rolls. I recommend getting there early if you want the cinnamon rolls because they go fast. They are so delicious and unique because they are not super sweet and yet so delectable. Highly recommended.

Overall, the French Toast was good. Had to ask for syrup. It was probably fine for me, however, the grandson needed the syrup. My order was a huge disappointment. I don't remember the name. But posted a picture. You cannot see them, but there are stale old tortilla chips with sone sort of red sauce on them!! For 60$, Santa Fe has better choices. Poor service.

This is a charming bakery/restaurant hidden away in an industrial area. The food is delicious. And it's fun to be able to watch the bakers at work. We also bought a beautiful birthday cake and some pastries.

The eating area is separate from the entry/Togo area which is fantastic. You won't feel distracted

Two of us had breakfast there it was very good. My friend had pancakes with a side of bacon I had. Huevos rancheros and two coffees. The bill came to approximately $47 and with tip it was 56. I think this is too much for breakfast. I noticed some very nice pies there as well that we're going for 25 and $30 for a small 8 inch pie. I will not go back because I felt gouged and I think although the food is good, this place is overpriced.

I cannot say how surprised and excited I was eating here. The staff was amazing first off- our server was a nice young dark haired man (I'm sorry I'm writing this weeks later and don't remember your name). Most tables I believe can see into the bakery room and our table was next to it. It was amazing and as much a treat to watch the bakers making all the items as it was to eat the food. The food also was amazing! I had the chicken sandwich but I tried a bite of my companions burrito and quiche and they were also exceptional. Please go here ! You'll enjoy the bakery show and the food. And staff will answer any bakery questions you have or ask them for you.

Delightful cafe bakery hidden in what looks like an industrial park. The dining room has a glass wall with a view to the working bakery where you see them make your baked goods. Quality is high and portions are large. I love the breakfast sandwich with egg, Swiss cheese and bacon. A local favorite!

I have always enjoyed this place, but I've gone three times now in a row where the quality the flavor and the portions had shrunk to such a size that it just not worth going back.

Chocolate Maven was a pleasant recent surprise. I have now been there for both breakfast and lunch. For breakfast I ordered the classic Benedict- there was some good components- mostly the smashed potatoes. The Benedict itself was good but lacked salt and had way too much hollandaise which was quite thin. It became very soupy situation very fast. I had some bites of the blueberry blue corn pancakes which were light, fluffy and not too sweet served with berries and a pinon brown sugar syrup. For Lunch I have had the greek salad- it was huge! Definitely enough for two servings, fresh greens and I loved the addition of the capers. Chicken was plentiful and grilled and more affordable than other smaller and less desirable salads in town. My mom got the chicken Bhan Mi with fries she said everything seemed unsalted and lacking flavor. This has been a theme in both meals I have had. Their only pastry I have had is their plain croissant and it was good, server asked if we wanted it warmed up which she assured us would be in the oven not a microwave and it came warm and toasty. I have ordered the chai both times I have been there- they up charge .90 for oat milk but chai is flavorful and not too sweet. Service has been prompt, kind and positive on both occasions and I am excited to have a new go to salad and sweet spot.

This is the only bakery that I'm aware of that you can get gluten-free made with rice flour instead of almond flour. My daughter is allergic to all nuts and is gluten free and dairy free. But make goods are phenomenal well worth the price.

Chocolate yes, but so much more. A busy place especially on weekends with a good long wait for breakfast or lunch and worth every minute. If you aren't ready to do the sit down, then consider one (or more) choices of bakery. Warning: not easy to purchase only one of these tempting desserts. And then there's the cakes.... Oh my! More CM cakes have adorned birthday tables than anything else. BTW, My BD is Jan 11. Get one in my honor.

This place is ok. Selection can be limited if you are a little later in the day. Although it's ok it really doesn't live up to the hype. Maybe that's why I was a little disappointed.

After an excellent breakfast with Yelen P i headed to the restrooms to provide this review for interested patrons. Clean bathrooms with ample security as noted in picture of door with 2 locking options. Room to undress with options to hang clothes. Extra counter space at sink was appreciated. Automatic paper towel dispenser was stocked and functional providing a full sheet of paper adequate for large hands. Toilet was clean. No plunger so poop at your own risk also no seat covers so you raw doggin that seat. The ambiance was elevated with a tasteful piece of artwork that allowed for a stress-free release. 9/10 would poop here again.

Just go! Best bakery ever! Everything was delicious & fresh. Friendly & fast service.

Brunch was fantastic at chocolate maven! Their food was one of the best meals I had in Santa Fe and I am glad I had come. Definitely a great spot that makes you feel like you've gotten your money's worth with high quality food.

I've always loved the croissants from Chocolate Maven Bakery (*hint: availabe at Whole Foods Market.) But I recently came to the bakery and cafe in Santa Fe for lunch. Talk about outstanding food and service! We sat in the charming upstairs level and ordered the BLT and the Reuben sandwiches. Perfectly toasted on their house made bread and even home made potato chips. Definitely make this your next destination for yo brunch or lunch out and don't forget to take an almond croissant to go!

Great breakfast and pastry options. Love the mocha beverages. Longer wait than ideal and really close-in seating options. Rushed vibe getting in but tasty food and a developing staple in Santa Fe.

Looked up on Yelp for a desert spot, and chose Maven because of the reviews; was not disappointed!!! We were greeted by whom I assume was the owner. An extremely lovely lady from Germany who was kind beautiful and friendly. She took the time to explain the entire enter workings of the business. I really had wish I found this place earlier, but I'd probably have been 10 pounds heavier if I had. Lots of baked goods as well as cupcakes and seriously the best pecan pie I have ever had in my life!!! The cupcakes are very moist, and the icing perfect. Rich with flavor, but not so sweet your teeth hurt. We also got a couple of Mexican hot chocolates for the drive, and those too were splendid. Also not too sweet with just a hint on cinnamon. Lovely people, fantastic service and treats. Would highly recommend going there for a bite or a treat!!!

Came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. I love that they have tables with a glass window where you can look into the kitchen and watch the pastries being made! I really enjoyed that. The staff was friendly and helpful. We got an omelette that came with toast and potatoes, the peach French toast (oh my goodness! So delicious, this was my favorite thing that I had!), the berry crêpes (the taste was good, but these were served cold. I prefer crapes to be warm. Just a personal preference), a vanilla latte, and A chocolate croissant.

The food is good and the ambience is great but unfortunately our waiter was not great. It is the second time I have had breakfast there in recent times and had the same waiter. He is pretty gruff and this time was rushing us to get done and pay the check. I will not be back again! When I go out to breakfast with a good friend I want to be able to enjoy the meal without being rushed to get out of there.

The food is wonderful. Ate upstairs this weekend. Good service and nice people. Love eating in the main room and watching the bakers! I beg you to get the parking lot fixed. Avoiding the pot holes is an olympic event. Please get it fixed soon.

We stopped for breakfast after spending the evening in Santa Fe & had such a wonderful time watching Caesar through the window into the bakery. In fact, we enjoyed watching his process so much, after devouring our country breakfast (with locally made green chile sausage) we went to press our noses against the bakery case. I'd like to note our waitress was so attentive that our coffee cups were never empty, relayed that Caesar was thrilled that we were having such a good time watching him prepare all of the pastries. (She even gave us a cinnamon roll on the house...so very kind of her!). I've included a picture of the raspberry croissant we took home and enjoyed immensely. Flakey & laminated perfectly with a mildly tart filling that was delightful. I'm about to write a love letter to the baker, Caesar.

We have pretty high expectations of food coming from a "foodie" town so when our local friend recommended this place- we hurried on over. The quality of the food and coffee was excellent and we even went back the next day. So good!

We were in Santa Fe for a few days, ate breakfast at the Chocolate Maven every day. The best!

Love, love, love. From sandwiches and pasteries to a magnificent breakfast, this is my go - to place to have breakfast. I went there many times before I realized there was a sit down area with a view of the bakery. The food was even better fresh out of the kitchen....fabulous Santa Fe must visit for breakfast. Yummy!!! And...they are consistently really nice, welcoming, friendly people.

This is the perfect lunch spot in Santa Fe. The smell of goodies as you first walk in and lines to purchase cookies, pies, breads and cakes. All visible from the moment you walked in. The food is always made to order but this time, service was lacking. From waiting, to being seated, to placing an order, to be checked on, we were at the restaurant for way over two hours. Nit sure if it had anything to do with being seated in the corner at the front. I enjoyed my tuna salad on a croissant and the yummy seasoned fries. The wait for dessert was too much. May have to go back for a visit in the off peak hours....

It is a bit hard to find, it is behind a Horse Kennel and in a storage/industrial place - but it is absolutely and immensely worth the uturns. It ... The food, the service, the view. If you get to see the bakers in action. It's just amazing. The blue corn pancakes were perfectly sweet and amazing. The potato Smashers had me eating well after I was full. They have single stall bathrooms. Everything on the menu was exquisite looking and frankly they could do a sample of some of the items and I'm sure it would sell. Oh and don't forget they have coffee that is delicious and ... a bakery !!! Come here. Eat in the upclass feeling place with wonderful service. It is ... Just amazing.

Good food and inattentive service. You'll wait for everything and may not get it on the first ask.

Wow, this place is fantastic! We drove from ABQ to check it out after raving reviews from friends and now we have become part of the "tell everyone about chocolate maven" group. It's such a cute place with a bakery as well as ample seating for the restaurant. We all got something different to eat and all of us enjoyed our meals. I had the Novia Scotia Omelette. The eggs were cooked perfectly, it was generously filled, and the sauce was delicious and creamy. After breakfast we checked out the bakery and there was something for every tastebud- pies, cookies, brownies, tarts, croissants, muffins, etc. I got a chocolate croissant and it was flaky and decadent. I don't have a bad thing to say about this place! From service to quality of food, it truly is a 5/5.

Despite the somewhat bizarre out of the way location that makes it look like it's in the back end of the warehouse, the restaurant is a really nice interior setup that feels like it's out of someone's nicely decorated country dining room. The service is always fantastic and there's a lot of good variety on the menu. This is one of my go-tos when I'm in Santa Fe, and the latest trip definitely didn't disappoint. I tried the peach compote french toast (yes, this is more dessert for breakfast, but they have more traditional breakfast on their menu too!). It was delicious. I also stopped to pick up a cupcake on the way out to have as dessert later -it's hard to resist the baked goods staring at you as you leave the place. The lines and wait can get a bit crazy on the weekends but it's worth the visit.

I never thought I'd give Chocolate Maven only three-stars for its bakery items. While I can't say I ever thought the restaurant food was anything special, I always enjoyed the bakery goods. We stopped there while driving through town last weekend while on our way to visit family. We bought croissants (chocolate and pink/raspberry?) and a variety of cupcakes. We got on our way after waiting for coffee. I pulled out two cupcakes. The chocolate cream cheese seemed fine but the one for me, chocolate raspberry, was stiff and dry. If it had Just been that particular flavor, I would have given them a pass as a mistake but the lemon was dry too. Not as dry, but dry. I wanted to drive back and ask for a refund but we were on a time schedule. I will say that the croissants were still good. Even so, customers making a purchase at a business with the Chocolate Maven's reputation shouldn't have to worry whether the bakery items they are taking home are fresh or stale.

Our cappuccino wasn't bad. Our pastries were decent.... A-OK if you ask me...

Really mediocre. Our server didn't greet us for probably about 5 minutes (she was busy.) I ordered an Italian hot chocolate which was neither sweet at all or chocolatey. It was a lightly flavored milk. I had the peach compote French toast which was really yummy. My partner had the classic breakfast which we ordered with bacon and a side of green chile sausage. We thought there was a mix up when we got the sausage because the texture was so bizarre we figured it was the vegetarian sausage. Our server assured us it was not but we returned it after taking only a bite. The bacon wasn't very good either (how do you mess up bacon?) The check came and the sausage had not been comped so we asked the server to do it which we shouldn't have had to ask to do. She seemed confused and said she'd get a manager. The manager also seemed confused, saying the sausage came with the breakfast so it couldn't be comped because the side of bacon was what was charged. Obviously just remove the bacon charge then? She finally suggested doing so and did, which was appreciated but again is pretty standard protocol for a dish being returned and shouldn't have to be asked to be done. Underwhelming overall and won't be back.

This Bakery/Cafe is so cute!! Quiche was delicious!! So fun to watch the bakers while eating breakfast! Would definitely recommend!